《I alone am the Honoured One!》 Character pics and references! chapter -2: character pics and references! zhao tian (mc) i know the name is typical and common name, well fuck it. mc has snow-white hair and blue eyes. fricking gojo! i really tried to not give the mc white hair at first and thought of blonde and green eyes so it won''t be typical... b-but i am just too obsessed with white hair, tolerate with me... hehehe! zhao ying (mc sister) long pink hair and beautiful pink eyes. one hell of a hottie! has brocon! zhao suyin (mc mom) long silver hair and silver eyes! damn, she is beautiful... wants to live as a happy family with her son and daughter! xia shenyi long black hair and black eyes! yep, she is fucking gorgeous! easygoing and likes to tease zhao tian sometimes! ning yueli blonde hair and eyes cute face yu hua ning xue ling xin ling huang ling chen ling meiying i would suggest, no go and see the fandom thing in mobile because the character looks cool there and you can also vote...haha. thats why i didn''t upload character pics here. there they look beautiful and hot. Cultivation Realms and other info! chapter -1: cultivation realms and other info! transient realm: there are nine levels in each stage 1. mystic astral stage (levels 1 to 9) 2. nascent astral stage (levels 1 to 9) 3. true astral stage (levels 1 to 9) 4. soul astral stage (levels 1 to 9) 5. spirit astral stage (levels 1 to 9) 6. heaven astral stage (levels 1 to 9) no?v(el)b\\jnn 7. sovereign astral stage (levels 1 to 9) 2. spirit grade 3. earth grade 4. heaven grade 5. epic grade 6. mythic grade 7. radiant grade 8. ethereal grade 9. divine grade . . Chapter 1: A normal day! chapter 1: a normal day! *creek* pushing the door open, a woman wearing a casual t-shirt and half pants entered a dimly lit cozy bedroom. she stepped inside and a soft sigh left her lips as her pink eyes fell on a handsome young man who was sleeping on the bed. the woman shook her head helplessly and walked near to the bed "tian''er!" she softly called looking at the white-haired young man. she sat on the edge of the bed, her hands gripping his shoulders tightly as she playfully jostled him. "come on, lazybones, get up!" feeling someone shaking him, his white eyelashes fluttered open revealing his blue eyes. he opened his eyes and saw the pink-haired woman sitting on the bed looking at him "big sis..." zhao tian closed his eyes and rolled on the bed hugging the pillow "what time is it..." he muttered sleepily. the woman took the phone from the nightstand and said "it is already 7, so get up quickly..." "already seven?" zhao tian swiftly snapped out of his sleep-induced daze and sat up on his bed, tossing off the cozy quilt. with his fingers, he gently combed back his white hair which cascaded on his face. he glanced at his sister zhao ying who had already unlocked his phone and was using insta. with a smirk, he swiftly grabbed her waist from behind and zhao ying was startled by the sudden grab "n-not again...ahhhh" "german suplex!" he said, effortlessly sending zhao ying flying through the air and crashing onto the soft surface of the bed. *thud* "urgh.." she groaned, her hand instinctively reaching to soothe the slight ache in her back. meanwhile, zhao tian, filled with satisfaction, rose from the bed with a carefree chuckle. seeing her brother laughing, zhao ying''s lips twitched "that damn hurts, you idiot..." she muttered in exasperation. zhao tian, not minding his sister''s insult, stretched his muscles"haah..." he walked to the windows and pulled open the curtains allowing the warm sunlight to flood the room. as the morning sun rays gently caressed his body, his mesmerizing blue eyes sparkled, mirroring the luminosity of the sunlight. zhao ying giggled seeing her brother''s antics as she sat back on the bed "why are you acting like you are the mc of a novel or something..." zhao tian tilted his head at her "you shut up, doofus..." zhao ying just smiled upon hearing his words. but she has to admit that he does look like an mc because he is just so strikingly handsome and has an impressive physique. zhao tian quickly entered the bathroom for a quick refresh and brushed his teeth. a little later, he came out of the bathroom and began his short morning exercise. he removed his white t-shirt and zhao ying could see his well-structured body with sturdy abs but what caught her eyes was the green pendant that was hanging on his neck. zhao tian with a smile showed his biceps and asked "how do i look...?" zhao ying chuckled "yeah, yeah... you look great!" *puff* smiling he playfully tossed the shirt directly at zhao ying''s face and started doing a few push-ups on the floor. zhao ying''s eyebrow twitched as she pulled the shirt away from her face "you really know how to annoy me..." she descended from the bed and sat on his back cross-legged while he was taking pushups. zhao tian smiled wryly and continued taking pushups bearing her whole weight on his back. zhao ying was not so surprised and ruffled his white hair softly "your body is really strong, tian''er. you have a great physique and even your wounds heal faster.. and you are so athletic." her body went up and down as zhao tian continued his pushups "you even excel at studies with your big brain. you have good eyesight... it''s just like you have a peak human body. i am envious..." she said scrolling through his phone. but her finger which was scrolling the screen suddenly stopped and a displeasure frown appeared on her face "this bitch... why has she sent a message to you." zhao tian didn''t stop his pushups and asked "haah, who?" "that bitch chi xue in our class..." zhao ying said in disgust. ''why is she sending messages to my brother? doesn''t she have any other guys? fucking bitch!'' [hello, zhao tian...] zhao ying gently leaned on his shoulder looking at the phone. her finger momentarily stopped as she saw a post "tian''er, this game tournament... are you joining?" zhao tian took a sip of his coffee, glimpsed at the photo, and gave a small nod "yeah, it''s tomorrow...the prize is quite huge." "heh..." zhao ying smiled upon hearing this "then you will surely win. with your powerful eyes and reflexes, it is easy peasy for you..." zhao tian smiled, he often plays the famous pvp shooting game and joins the tournaments, winning whooping amounts of money. a little later, zhao suyin walked into the hall "the breakfast is ready... eat and get ready for the university dears..." zhao ying took her head from zhao tian''s shoulder and ran into the kitchen "me first.." ... zhao tian walked down the stairs wearing a casual sweatshirt and pants. zhao ying came out of her room and tossed the keys at zhao tian "tian''er." he caught the car keys and looked at zhao ying with a frown "you are again wearing my hoodie..." zhao ying shrugged "your hoodies look cool and it feels comfortable wearing them." she always dresses neatly hiding her skin. the men already look at her for her beauty and she doesn''t want other men ogling at her body. "you shouldn''t complain about it since i am carrying your books too...hmph" zhao ying pouted and zhao suyin sitting on the couch laughed watching them. zhao tian let out a weary sigh and stepped out of the home, walking to the garage. zhao ying showed her tongue at him and glimpsed at her mother "mom, see you later..." zhao suyin nodded her head "yes, dear... be careful on the way..." "yes, mom.. bye!!" ... *vroom* zhao suyin standing near the doorstep watched as the car left their home through the front gate. a contented smile appeared on her face as she walked in. she swiftly sat on the sofa taking the phone in her hand "tian''er said he is again joining the game tournament..." "i should also learn this game so i can spend some time with him... it''s been a while since i spent some family time with them," she muttered softly as she unlocked the phone. however, her gaze was drawn to the photo app and she tapped on it. she scrolled down and saw an image in there. various emotions flooded her mind seeing the person''s image and her eyes moistened thinking about the past. *sniff* but she composed herself by taking a deep breath and gently wiping away the small tears that had formed in her eyes. "you gave a family to me... see now my life is like this.." she murmured in sadness as she gazed upon the image. but then a sigh escaped her lips and she smiled "but this life is also not bad." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 2: A small match! chapter 2: a small match! *vroom* sitting in the car, zhao ying hummed the lyrics of a song. her lips gently whispered the lyrics and her head swayed in sync with the rhythm, fully absorbed in the music with a smile on his face, zhao tian raised the gear and firmly pressed down on the accelerator, causing the engine to rev loudly. *vroom* *vroom* the speed of the car suddenly increased and zhao ying glanced at the speedometer and saw the numbers increasing with each second. *thrrisshh* *vroom* the sound of the engine revving and the tires screeching was heard but she was not scared because she had absolute faith in her brother''s driving skills. she reached into her backpack, pulled out an apple, and looked at zhao tian "tian''er, you want an apple?" zhao tian smiled wryly "can''t you see i am driving...and why are you carrying an apple now? that''s just so out of pocket." zhao ying let out a playful giggle "well, i took it from the kitchen while leaving..." she said and took a bite of the apple in her mouth. then she took the piece of the apple from her mouth and extended it near zhao tian''s mouth "here, you can eat now..." zhao tian didn''t mind that it was the bite she took and ate the apple piece. zhao ying smiled "don''t you feel happy that you got an indirect kiss from your sister." "yeah, i am really happy that i got an indirect kiss from the second most beautiful woman i know..." he said with a playful smile munching the apple. this caused zhao ying to frown "then who is first?" she narrowed her eyes glancing at zhao tian. "our mom... she is so beautiful." zhao tian said with a fond smile. zhao ying was stupefied hearing this but she couldn''t refute that. her mom is indeed beautiful with her silver hair and silver eyes. she also looks so young for her age. her mom has been taking care of both her and her brother since they were kids. they don''t even know their dad''s face. they heard from their mother that he died shortly after zhao tian''s birth and the two siblings were also not so concerned about him because there was their mother to look after them. even now they are mostly living with the money left behind by their dad. ... *vroom* they quickly reached the university and zhao tian parked the car. a woman looked at the car and walked towards it. zhao tian and zhao ying opened the door and came outside. the woman approached them with a smile "good morning, ying..." zhao ying glanced at her friend and smiled "morning...xing" the woman''s gaze fell on zhao tian and she spoke with a little blush tracing her cheeks "g-good morning, zhao tian..." zhao tian showed a faint smile and nodded "morning..." he then glimpsed at his sister "you can go to the class, i will join you later..." "en..." zhao ying nodded and grabbed the woman''s hand. "come on xing, let''s go..." she said pulling her. that woman looked at zhao tian without even blinking and mumbled "he looks hot as always. say, ying...why don''t i just become your real sister?" "fuck you, woman..." "y-you are so mean..." ... a faint sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips and they dapped each other''s hand. "you are really talented, why are you not joining competitions?" quon chen smiled scratching his neck "i just play basketball for fun... but i am happy to hear your words, senior zhao." "well, it''s your choice... let''s play again sometime." zhao tian said and walked out of the court. "yes, senior zhao." zhao tian again took a quick glance at quon chen as he left the basketball court. ''he is so skilled, yet he is hiding it... hm... i should talk about this with that old man.'' with such thoughts, he walked towards his classroom. ... with one hand in his pocket, zhao tian leisurely walked through the corridors. seeing him some people greeted him "senior zhao..." "zhao tian." he gave a small nod with a smile. and as he made a casual right turn in the corridor *thud* a woman stumbled upon him, causing her to lose her balance because of the force and fall to the ground. "ah..." hm? zhao tian stood there in a little surprise as he glanced at the beautiful brown-haired woman and all the books that were haphazardly scattered around her. he gently extended his hand "you okay?" he asked and the woman raised her head, "where are you keeping your eyes..." the woman was momentarily taken aback, a look of surprise crossed her face glancing at the handsome young man "um..." filled with a mix of confusion, she hesitated for a moment before extending her hand. zhao tian pulled her hand, helping her stand up. "t-thanks..." she spoke while simultaneously trying to brush off any dirt from her clothes. a sigh left her lips her frustration evident and she again glanced at zhao tian "you have to walk properly in the corridor without bumping like this..." she said sternly with a little frown. zhao tian raised his eyebrows, a little annoyed by her tone "woman, it is your fault for bumping into me while carrying all those books..." as he took a quick glance at her outfit "and what''s with that formal attire? why are you dressed like a teacher? do you aspire to be a teacher or something? that''s why you are dressed like that... practice?" the woman''s lips twitched as she listened to his sarcasm "i am not dressed up like a teacher. i am a teacher... and my name is mei xue.. call me miss mei, you understood?" "yeah, sure i believe..." this woman looks young and she is a teacher at this university? no way... mei xiu became furious and shouted in a slightly raised voice "what''s with that i-don''t-believe-you face? i-i really am a teacher..." getting annoyed by her, zhao tian spoke "just pick up the books and leave.." "hmph..." mei xue huffed, clearly irritated by zhao tian''s nonchalant attitude, and crouched down collecting the books she took from the library for reference. zhao tian also gently bent down to pick a few books in the thought of helping her. looking at the books zhao tian frowned, ''isn''t these books for our major?'' mei xiu quickly collected most of the scattered books and stood up. zhao tian also had three books in his hand. *bonk* he playfully tapped the stack of books against her head, emitting a soft *bonk* sound. "idiot..." he uttered placing those books on top of other books in her hand. mei xiu''s lips twitched in annoyance "what is your name, by the way.." "zhao tian it is..." he said and walked past her "be careful on the corridors..." "zhao tian.." mei xiu muttered his name under her lips as she stole a quick glance in his direction. ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 3: Woman who are you?! chapter 3: woman who are you?! zhao tian entered the classroom and walked to the back sitting near his sister. zhao ying said with a frown "tian''er, that bitch came looking for you." zhao tian rolled his eyes "which bitch are you talking about?" zhao ying clicked her tongue in displeasure "that fei ziyu bitch..." "oh, her huh..." zhao tian knows her very well, she has been pursuing him since he joined this university and is always bugging him. zhao ying squinted her eyes "tian''er, you really don''t have feelings for her?" she asked suspiciously. zhao tian gently leaned down on the desk closing his eyes "no, why you ask?" zhao ying reached out patting his head, softly running her fingers through his white hair. a sigh escaped her lips "it''s... just that, she is really beautiful and she is also very rich. so i thought you would fall for her." zhao tian just chuckled still keeping his eyes closed. zhao ying''s eyes softened seeing his sleeping face and she tenderly caressed his cheeks. zhao ying is actually one year older than him, but they are in the same class. it''s because, during middle school, zhao ying wanted to study with her brother so she deliberately failed classes so she could repeat the classes with him in the next year. but zhao tian who found out her plan gave a bonk on her head and he studied harder and skipped a grade to study with her in the same class. "ah, by the way, tian''er, i heard that a new teacher is coming today." zhao ying spoke and zhao tian replied carefreely "ah, i see..." zhao ying smiled wryly "you are gonna sleep during that class too." ... "tian''er.. tian''er!" hearing a soft whisper, zhao tian''s eyes fluttered open and met the gaze of zhao ying, who was seated beside him and urgently beckoning him. "hm? what happened?" zhao tian asked and he also noticed all the students glancing at him. "tian''er the teacher..." zhao ying said pointing at the front. hm? zhao tian looked at the woman and was surprised as she was the one he stumbled upon earlier "mei xiu right? what are you doing here?" he asked casually with a small smile. mei xiu came out of her surprise, she didn''t expect the boy who was sleeping in her class to be zhao tian. she ''smiled'' "student zhao, i am the new teacher to you! keep attention and you can''t sleep during my classes." "heh, so you really are a teacher here... i am surprised." zhao tian spoke leaning his hands on the desk. mei xiu replied with a tinge of annoyance in her voice "so now you believe me? i really am a teacher." zhao tian gave a faint nod "hm.. since it''s you. i will sleep." the other students chuckled hearing this. mei xiu got irritated and yelled "student zhao! you should not sleep in my class." "you are really annoying. it ruins a beauty to be such a jerk!" zhao tian replied looking at her. mei xiu squinted her eyes hearing his half compliment and half rude comment. a weary sigh escaped her lips and she again began to start teaching. "it''s been a while since i listened to any classes.." he mused softly. zhao ying giggled seeing this and zhao tian just smiled looking at her giggling. ... zhao suyin''s eyes quivered ''i still have another one of them with me and if i sell it, it will be sufficient for another five years maybe...'' she thought in her heart. with a small sigh, she stood up from the bed and walked near him. she gently ruffled his hair "don''t stay up very late... ok?" zhao tian laughed light-heartedly as every mom would say this "yeah, yeah..." "hm... good night dear!" "good night!" ... zzz in the middle of the night, while zhao tian was sleeping peacefully in bed... *feen* suddenly a bright vibrant green light filled the room. *feen* *feen* the green pendant on his neck continued to glow brightly saturating the room with a potent and invigorating energy. *swoosh* the green light abruptly stopped and out of nowhere suddenly a breathtaking woman appeared in the bedroom. with her elegant, flowing black hair cascading down her back, her black eyes scanned the surroundings in shock. and she was wearing large red robes covering her body which looks so beautiful for her. her eyes darted around the new environment in surprise and huge excitement filled her heart "d-did i finnaly?" "b-b-but how?" sensing the presence of the young man sleeping on the bed, her pretty eyebrows frowned. her gaze fell on the green pendant on his neck and a look of surprise filled her face. looking at his handsome facial features, her frown deepened. her eyes shined in white and in the very next moment, a wave of terror washed over her, causing her to involuntarily take a step back and her eyes widening in sheer disbelief. "n-n-no way... he is..." her body trembled in extreme fear seeing him. her heart began to beat rapidly and she panicked not knowing what to do. is this real? is this real? h-he is... i have to confirm it clearly. calm down! calm down! she told to herself calming down her heart. she took a step closer to the bed, and gently extended her hand touching his chest. her eyes again glowed in white again and her eyes trembled... fuck, he is the real deal! she exclaimed in her heart. she again looked at the green pendant. "hm... so the pendant- huh?" *fwish* the pendant glowed again and the green energy surrounded the woman''s body. "what? again?" *swish* she disappeared from there. ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 4: A weird woman! chapter 4: a weird woman! as the morning sunlight began to peek through the curtains, zhao tian''s white eyelashes blinked open, as his hand reached out to take the mobile from the nightstand. glancing at the screen, the time was 6.45 am so he woke up and sat on the bed. he opened the curtains letting the sunlight reach the room and with a yawn, he entered the bathroom for a quick refresh. standing in front of the mirror, he brushed his teeth and also washed his face. as he gently dried his moist face with the soft towel, he couldn''t help but steal a glance at his reflection in the mirror and look at his handsome face. "huh?" but he was startled by the figure standing behind him and it looked like a fucking ghost. *woosh* out of instinct, he quickly reacted and turned around punching right in the figure''s damn face. *thoom* *thud* "urgh, what the fuck?!" he heard a sweet female voice and was surprised. "hm?" his eyes fell on the stunning woman with luscious black hair standing in front of him, she delicately touched her reddened cheek, indicating a mild discomfort, which only added to her allure. she is one of the most beautiful women he has ever seen. looking at the red long robes, he was perplexed by her unique fashion sense. his eyebrows frowned "who are you? how did you enter the house?" he asked coldly. "you! why did you hit me?" the woman yelled back at him in frustration. -_-'' "of course, anyone would hit a weird woman like you who enters the house without permission," he said, looking into her black eyes. "w-weird woman?" the woman spoke and at this time, the green pendant on zhao tian''s neck shone brightly and he was taken aback "what''s this?" "shit!" looking at this scene, the woman leaped forward hugging zhao tian in her arms "come with me and let me explai-" *woosh* both of them disappeared from there. ... zhao tian blinked his eyes open and in the next instant, he was in another place. he looked around in great shock, there was a huge lake in front of him. its water glistened with pristine clarity, while lush green plains and towering trees enveloped its surroundings, creating an enchanting vista. he was totally bewildered seeing the beautiful place... "ah..." zhao tian felt a pair of soft fingers pinching his cheek. the woman pinched his cheek and said with a smile "this place is real not a dream..." zhao tain looked at the woman who was still hugging him, "but how did i come here and this pendant..." he spoke looking at the green pendant hanging on his neck. the woman took back a step from the hug "this pendant is one of the rare artifacts with spatial power. this vast world is in this small piece of pendant...amazing, right?" she said with a gentle smile. "artifact?" zhao tian took the pendant and looked at it deeply. artifact? like in those cultivation novels? he thought in his mind. seeing his clueless eyes, the woman frowned "with that power of yours, what are you doing here in this middle star?" she asked in suspicion. "middle star? which star are you talking about?" he asked even more confused. "huh?" the woman was visibly perplexed. but then realization struck her "you... are not aware of the astral energy and cultivation?" astral energy and cultivation? zhao tian had a wild guess in his heart... d-don''t tell me that cultivation is real and shit. his eyes again glanced around the surroundings and he also felt the air in this place strange filled with some unique energy. ''this is not a dream and the woman also said that this pendant is an artifact... so cultivation really exists!'' coming to terms with the reality of the situation, he again looked at the woman. the fuck? "then i am also trapped here? but... you came out that time and i even punched you." xia shenyi couldn''t but chuckle and stood up from her seat. she came and sat in front of him on the table "that''s because at that time, a space crack appeared and i just touched that out of curiosity and i came outside... but within few seconds i was sucked in again." she extended her left hand and a small black pendant tattoo appeared on her wrist "see, this means i have bonded with this artifact and can''t really leave..." huh? zhao tian quickly checked his wrist but there was no tattoo... but suddenly a golden tattoo of the pendant appeared indicating that he was also bound with it. xia shenyi laughed seeing this "seems like we are in this together and we are bound here forever... but why is yours golden?" zhao tian looked at her blankly, who cares about the colors, now he was also trapped here forever with this beautiful woman. a playful giggle escaped her lips seeing his blank stare "well, i am quite happy.. since i won''t be alone anymore." she leaned towards him bringing her face closer to his and whispered "and zhao tian, um, i''ll call you tian... since we are gonna be alone forever how about we get married and start a new family here?" hearing her teasing, zhao tian spoke "you want me to punch you again?" xia shenyi playfully pouted her lips "you are very rude to a woman.... but i am half serious. you look very handsome and your physique is top-notch. if we are really gonna be alone together here... i don''t mind marrying you." "if the women in high stars came to know about your physique they would pounce on you...haha." huh? zhao tian''s eyebrows creased into a frown "my physique?" her lips curled into a mischievous smile, as she playfully remarked "you are a mysterious man...tian." she spoke as she pulled his white t-shirt tearing it into shreds. *treeekk* with his upper body completely exposed, zhao tian could only sigh helplessly "what was that for?" xia shenyi reached out her hand and her delicate fingertips made contact with his robust chest. in that moment, she couldn''t help but marvel at the sensation of a man''s solid physique beneath her touch "so this is how a man''s chest feels like... heh." zhao tian grabbed her hand "you are really weird..." xia shenyi just smiled and spoke, "let me show you a trick." as she spoke, a white transparent layer appeared around zhao tian''s body and he raised his eyebrow "barrier?" "no, a seal!" xia shenyi smirked and *thrasshhh* in the next instant the transparent layer broke into pieces. "urgh!" zhao tian clenched his forehead in mild pain. "now can you feel who you are? tian?" -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! i have added her pic in character chapter! Chapter 5: The Honoured One?! chapter 5: the honoured one?! zhao tian suddenly felt something strange with his body. his eyes darted around and he felt like he could see things more clearly than before. and now he can perceive the astral energy in the atmosphere even more and he slightly raised his hand. suddenly the astral energy swirled and converged, merging seamlessly with his body. *siish* huh? what is this strange feeling? "how do you feel now? tian?" xia shenyi asked with a smile and zhao tian looked at his own body "i feel totally different than i felt from the last minute, my body and mind felt like they just got out of a restriction and are now... free." "what did you do, shenyi?" xia shenyi spoke looking into his blue eyes "nothing big, i just broke the seal that was placed on you." zhao tian was dumbfounded "a seal? someone has placed a seal on me? but why?" he mused aloud. xia shenyi spoke in a serious tone "because you are not normal, tian. i was so scared when i first looked at your physique, it sent shivers down my spine." "do you know why? because your physique is the most terrifying physique in the entire realm... including my high star too." "your physique is extraordinarily rare that there have been only two people with the physique in the history of cultivation of millions of years." looking at his palm, zhao tian spoke with a slight frown, confusion etched in his voice "my physique?" xia shenyi gave a nod "there are some rare cases where a person born with a powerful physique... and yours is the first on the list." zhao tian had a vague idea in his mind. he knows he has a peak human body and he is very strong compared to other normal humans and his vision is also very sharp. even if he got injuries they will heal faster... all because of this physique? "then the seal?" xia shenyi nodded looking at his questioning eyes "hm. someone has placed a seal so others couldn''t find out about your physique and to also limit your powers." zhao tian raised an eyebrow in curiosity "will something happen to me... if anyone found out about my physique?" xia shenyi chuckled hearing this "if the people in the high star know about you... they would do anything to kill you or capture you hahaha." the fuck? didn''t she just say that women would pounce on me if they found out about my physique? now she is saying they would kill me! is this woman stupid? but this raised even more questions in zhao tian''s mind. "why would they kill me? my physique just gives me extraordinary human abilities... nothing big." "i am sure cultivators can become stronger than that, right?" a small smile spread across xia shenyi''s cheeks "do you know what your physique''s name is?" zhao tian shook his head "no!" he just came to know that he has this rare physique, then how the hell is he supposed to know about its name? "the honoured one''s physique!" "the honoured one?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi nodded her head "the one who has this physique has no restrictions or limits!" "he who has this physique is not under the restraints of the heavens and he is free. he can cultivate faster than others and endlessly and there are no... limits!" "no limits?" with a nod, xia shenyi spoke "en. i said that there were two other people before you who had this honoured one''s physique, remember?" "yeah, i do!" zhao tian frowned, as she said she should have tried leaving this place many times. so am i really stuck here? "hehe..." xia shenyi got down from the table and sat on his lap seating her ass on his thighs perfectly while placing her hand on his bare chest "that''s why i said, stay here with me..." she spoke seductively. a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "stop with this fake temptation. you are obviously teasing me. even if i push you now and force myself on you... you''d instantly kill me, you damn woman. i can see you are one hell of a monster." he spoke his blue eyes narrowing and it glowed. xia shenyi giggled playfully "well, i am from a high star so obviously i have higher cultivation and it''s fun to tease you, you know?" "and it is not fake temptation... i am really attracted to you!" she spoke her fingers softly tracing his cheeks. "a handsome face that could not be seen even in the high star and a physique which could break the restrictions of heaven, who wouldn''t fall for you?" so that''s what she meant by women pouncing on me? zhao tian smiled "i will hear all of your yapping later. i have many things to do in the outside world so i really gotta leave." "your nonchalant behavior is also cute." xia shenyi spoke in a teasing voice. "and if you want you can leave no one is stopping you!" ''is there really no way? but i want to leave now...'' zhao tian thought in his mind and without knowing him, the tattoo on his wrist again appeared and shone a little. *thriish* a huge space crack appeared in the room and both of them were startled. xia shenyi got down from his lap "the space crack has appeared again." "if you want you can go out and look at your family for a few seconds, haha!" xia shenyi laughed. zhao tian didn''t respond to her and stood up from the seat touching the space crack. after him, xia shenyi also touched it leaving the space. as they appeared in the bathroom, xia shenyi teased again "take a deep breath inhaling air from this place cause you will be returning back soon." zhao tian spoke in irritation, "shut up, shenyi!" a few seconds passed and the green pendant glowed again. "shit, here we go again..." xia shenyi muttered in frustration and she disappeared. but zhao tian was still in the bathroom. he was confused "huh?" do i still have more time? but even after a minute, nothing happened to him. he opened the door and came out of the bathroom "what''s happening?" he wondered aloud, his hand reaching out to grasp the pendant tightly "i am not sucked in anymore?" *creek* at this time, zhao ying entered his room with a smile "oh, you woke up soon today." she walked near him and saw him holding the pendant "why are looking at this?" "big sis..." with a smile, zhao tian hugged her in his arms letting out a gentle sigh of relief. as his arms wrapped around her, zhao ying''s body tensed up in response to the unexpected hug, yet she couldn''t help but feel the warmth radiating from her brother''s body, embracing her chest. "t-tian''er?" though a little surprised, she also hugged him back feeling the touch of his bare skin as his t-shirt got torn by xia shenyi. and this kind of skinship is normal for them. embracing her zhao tian frowned his eyes, today he came to know about an important thing in this world. cultivation! the future could change into anything when it is revealed to the public. and he has two most important people in his life who he loves dearly and will do anything for them. that''s the main reason he accepted to cultivate. to protect his dear mom and big sister. pulling back slightly from the embrace, zhao tian''s eyes softened and he raised his hand softly patting her head ''i''ll protect you, ying''er...'' he spoke in his mind as he leaned in gently, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. *gasp* zhao ying''s eyes widened in shock by his sudden forehead kiss and her heart began to race wildly. *badump* h-huh? did i just get kissed on my forehead? he has never kissed me before... h-huh? dream? she could still feel the lingering touch of the warmth of his lips on her forehead. her pink eyes quivered in intense emotion as she glanced into his tender blue eyes captivating her. a soft blush crept over her cheeks and her lips trembled uncertain of what to say and all she could utter was only his name "t-tian''er?" with a warm smile on his face, zhao tian gently tucked her pink hair behind her ear and playfully pinched her nose "go and get ready. let''s go to the university..." zhao ying stumbled out of her shock and her face turned an even deeper shade of crimson as she replayed the moment in her mind. trying to shake off her embarrassment, she stammered, "i-i better go and prepare myself..." she quickly dashed out of the room at full speed heavily embarrassed and zhao tian just chuckled seeing her antics. -------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! drop power stonesssss!!! yeahhhh!!!! Chapter 6: Meeting the old man! chapter 6: meeting the old man! while sitting in the classroom, zhao ying couldn''t help but steal a glance at zhao tian, who seemed completely engrossed in his own thoughts. as she reminisced about the morning kiss, a faint blush tinged her cheeks, and her eyes were drawn to his lips almost involuntarily ''did he give me a sisterly kiss or...?'' her heart fluttered at the thought of him loving her romantically and she couldn''t help but smile ''oh, the butterflies in my stomach are flapping their wings...'' zhao tian''s blue eyes glimpsed around the classroom and he felt the astral energy in the air ''now i can sense them, as shenyi said the energy is low here...'' thinking about xia shenyi he frowned his eyebrows ''i wonder why i didn''t get stuck into this pendant again... only shenyi got sucked in. is it because of the golden tattoo?'' a small sigh escaped his lips ''i''ll look into that in the evening... i still have other things to do here.'' at this time, he felt zhao ying''s gaze on him and he turned to look at her "big sis?" zhao ying snapped out of her daze, "n-nothing tian''er..." mei xiu who is teaching the class spoke "highlight those things which are important." her gaze subtly shifted towards zhao tian and saw him talking with zhao ying. as the teacher''s voice resonated through the classroom, zhao ying hurriedly took the highlighter to highlight the words in the book. zhao tian lazily leaned on the desk and closed his eyes to doze off. no?v(el)b\\jnn however, out of nowhere, he felt a chilling touch on his cheek and opened his eyes only to see zhao ying marking his face with the highlighter. zhao ying''s eyes were filled with tenderness as she spoke softly "teacher said to highlight the things which are important to me. so i have to mark my precious little brother, right?" she left a small mark on his cheek. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle seeing her adorable silliness and with a playful gleam in his eyes, he gently took the highlighter from her hand "you are special to me too.." he spoke and wrote ''dumb'' on her forehead in tiny words. with a sweet smile, zhao ying gently brushed her fingertips against her forehead "you marked me too, hehe..." zhao tian laughed in his mind seeing her being clueless. meanwhile, mei xiu''s lips twitched seeing the siblings playing with the highlighter in her class. ... zhao tian strolled casually down the long, winding hallways of the university reaching a specific door. on the door "president" is engraved on it. zhao tian laughed light-heartedly upon hearing this and li jie smiled dryly seeing him laughing "tian, people of your age are getting love bites and lipstick marks... but you got a highlighter mark?" only then did zhao tian remember his sister''s marking and rubbed his cheeks "it''s my big sis doing..." li jie laughed seeing him rubbing the highlighter mark. "well, this superhuman has come to see me... any important news?" li jie asked leaning back leisurely on the chair. zhao tian gave a nod "a very important thing." hearing his serious voice, li jie squinted his eyes "what is it, tian?" "i am asking you this because you have lived more years than me and have more experience... oldman, do you know about the existence of cultivators?" li jie was taken aback, his eyes widening in surprise, but then a chuckle left his lips "seems like you also know some secrets of this world... haha." zhao tian looked at him with a frown "you know about this before, but you have never talked about this with me..." "secrets are called secrets because they shouldn''t be told to anyone, tian." li jie spoke with a little shrug of his shoulders. "spill the secrets now, i want to know about these cultivators in our world!" zhao tian spoke narrowing his eyes. a weary sigh left li jie''s lips "since you know about their existence, it is really not a secret anymore." "you don''t know tian, but i am a retired war veteran." li jie said with a smile. "you''ve been in the military?" zhao tian asked in amusement. li jie laughed "those are old times, tian. working tirelessly to join the military and ranking up in the hierarchy." "i reached the general position and was told about the secret of this world which was known only to the high officials of the military and government." "there are people called ''cultivators'' who exist in this world and they can use supernatural powers!" -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! droppp power stonnes rahhhhh!!! Chapter 7: About Cultivation world! chapter 7: about cultivation world! li jie spoke in a serious tone "they are fricking monsters... when i saw their powers in real life, i was so shocked... even our tanks or any firepower didn''t stand a chance in front of them." "some of them are walking nuclear powerhouses which could easily destroy a city." zhao tian frowned inquisitively "if our country has that much power, wouldn''t it have been the ruler of this world? world wars and countless global conflicts, triggering widespread devastation would surely happen plunging humanity into an era of unrelenting chaos." a chuckle left li jie''s lips "our country does not have a monopoly on this kind of energy they call astral energy, tian. there are strong cultivators in most of the powerful nations in the world." "every country has signed a peaceful treaty with the cultivators refraining them from damaging public properties and keeping their existence as a secret." "in every nation, there exists an individual known as the ''ombudsman'', who serves as the highest authority in the realm of cultivation and is responsible for supervising the actions and operations of fellow cultivators within the boundaries of the country." hearing all of this, zhao tian narrowed his eyes "it all seems so complicated." li jie laughed with a casual shrug "well, they are dangerous entities. cultivators are even hired as bodyguards for some high-profile people and government officials." zhao tian spoke, "then there will also be people who could hire cultivators to assassinate a person." li jie gave a nod "yeah, you are right. there is also a large secret organization within the government to keep an eye on these cultivators." "a secret organization to keep an eye on them?" zhao tian asked intrigued. li jie thought for a moment and spoke "let''s say, you are joining a boxing match, and if the opponent is secretly a cultivator. can you beat him? the answer is no." "so that''s why this organization exists to supervise these fields so the cultivators don''t get in the way of normal people. if not, cultivators would dominate in every field... and the olympics would turn into a war haha." "that makes sense..." zhao tian muttered under his breath. li jie''s smile widened "i even had doubts about you first because of your impressive display of strength and speed in basketball. but later i found out that you are not a cultivator, you just have great physical strength." no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian could only smile bitterly, speaking about basketball he suddenly remembered something "that''s right. old man... do you know quon chen? is he also a cultivator?" he asked as he had a small match with him before. "quon chen..." li jie murmured his name in thought and spoke "oh, him... that junior student. he begged me so that he could play basketball." "since he is a cultivator, he really couldn''t play in major games but he really likes to play the game, so he asked me to at least let him play within the university and i agreed." ''so that''s why he is holding back against the match with me...'' zhao tian realized and a sigh left his lips. "seems like you are getting so interested in this cultivation and stuff." li jie asked with a curious smile and zhao tian nodded "anyone would be interested to know about people who use superpowers." "haah!" zhao tian stretched his hands as he came out of the president''s room and took the mobile phone from his pocket. "oh, it''s already time..." as he reached the parking space, he saw his sister zhao ying standing near the car with her arms crossed and an angry look on her face. casually walking closer towards her, a faint smirk danced across his lips "come on, ying''er... let''s go." he said entering the car. ying''er? "tian''er, calling me affectionately won''t calm me down. you know what you did right?" zhao ying asked in a frustrated voice. "first come inside the car." hearing this, zhao ying entered the car. zhao tian spoke, "so, what happened to my precious big sister?" "huh? you really don''t remember writing ''dumb'' on my forehead?" "oh? that? it''s because you marked me, i also marked you as my important person." zhao tian chuckled. "is that so?" zhao ying swiftly took the highlighter which she kept ready in her pocket and kneeled on her seat. as she was sitting in the front seat, she leaped on top of him who was in the driving seat "let me mark on your forehead too." but zhao tian caught her hands and smiled playfully "no.." zhao ying struggled violently "let my hand go. i will get my revenge..." the whole car shook because of her twisting her body and zhao tian saw her knee slipping toward the gear "oi, idiot... don''t damage the car." "then don''t resist..." zhao tian let out a soft sigh and loosened his grip letting her hands go. zhao ying smiled and moved to his seat sitting on his lap crossway placing her foot on the front passenger seat. as she settled herself comfortably on his lap, she affectionately wrapped her left arm around his neck and began to mark his cheek with the highlighter. ''precious'' ''idiot'' she continued to write o his skin in small letters. "have you finished? move to your seat... i need to drive the car." but zhao ying shook her head still clinging to him like a koala "no, this is like a punishment... drive while i am like this. i will also move my legs so you could change the gears." she snorted. "seem like i spoiled you so much...." zhao tian said with an amusing chuckle and started the engine. *vroom* *vroom* zhao ying nestled into his embrace, buried her face on his neck finding solace. in that tender moment, a cascade of thoughts flooded her mind, ''yeah, it''s your fault for spoiling me so much and making me feel this way,tian''er... so take responsibility.'' an impish smile crept onto her lips, unable to contain the sheer joy that consumed her. ''haah... tian''er~!'' --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! droppp powersssssssssss! Chapter 8: Inside the artifact! chapter 8: inside the artifact! a sigh left zhao tian''s lips as he glanced at the phone screen and saw the money that had been transferred to his account. placing the phone on his pc table, he glimpsed at the green pendant on his neck. "just who is my dad actually?" he mumbled quietly. "i should ask her..." he has never asked anything about his dad to his mom, and likewise, his mom has never initiated a conversation about it. therefore, he is considering whether or not he should finally ask her about it. but it was already midnight, so he decided to ask her about this tomorrow and left the room to grab a glass of water. as he came out into the hallway, he heard some noises from downstairs. so he came downstairs and saw his mom watching tv sitting on the couch. he walked over to the sofa and called her "mom?" zhao suyin turned her head and smiled "tian''er..." he sat beside her leaning on the couch "you are watching tv now...?" zhao suyin giggled "i couldn''t sleep so i came to watch some tv, by the way, what about your tournament... did you win?" looking at her, zhao tian smiled tenderly "you know me." zhao suyin laughed and patted his head "of course my son would win." "as i said, it is my responsibility to look after you and sister now..." zhao suyin could only sigh and ruffle his hair "don''t stress too much, dear." zhao tian hesitated for a bit and seeing the hesitation in his eyes, zhao suyin smiled and brushed his cheek with her fingers, "tian''er, what''s wrong? you seem to be hesitating about something... huh?" zhao tian spoke, "i know it''s out of the blue, but can you tell me about our dad, mom?" zhao suyin''s smile stiffened upon hearing this and she slowly retracted her hand "h-huh? tian''er?" seeing her reaction, zhao tian sighed in his heart, he knew it was a sensitive topic for her, that''s why he hesitated "like his name... or what he was doing..." zhao suyin''s body quivered hearing his words, her heart flooding with emotions. *shrik* she and abruptly stood up from the couch her eyes moistening with tears "i-i am sorry, tian''er..." zhao tian also stood up and zhao suyin turned around showing her back as she rubbed the small tears in her eyes "p-please, tian''er... don''t ask about him." with a soft sigh, zhao tian took a step forward softly hugging her from behind feeling a little guilty for making his mom cry "mom i won''t ask about him again." zhao suyin took a deep breath controlling her emotions and touched his hand giving a small nod "e-en..." with that zhao tian let go of her and zhao suyin turned her head showing a small smile "i''ll go and sleep, tian''er. good night..." "good night!" zhao tian said and saw her entering her room. although his mom always had a calm and motherly smile, he knew she was an emotional woman... that''s why he didn''t force her to say things. "i couldn''t get any information about dad. hm.. this little bug." zhao tian mused and directly walked towards his sister''s room forcefully opening the door "it is a bad habit to eavesdrop, you know?" "tian''er?" zhao ying was startled by his sudden entrance and tried to run away but zhao tian quickly moved and caught her in his arms. "where are you running? hm?" "ah! tian''er!" zhao ying struggled against him but she couldn''t free herself from the iron grip and stopped fighting back. instead, she hugged him back tight, her boobs clashing with his chest, their bodies intertwined. with their faces mere inches apart, their lips approached dangerously close, teasing the possibility of an intimate kiss. as they gazed deeply into each other''s eyes, their lips drew closer, almost touching, creating an electric tension that radiated between them. "haahhh~!" they could sense the warmth emanating from their bodies, and in that delicate instant, their breaths intertwined, sharing an intoxicating sensation. a sudden romantic atmosphere rose in the room and zhao ying''s cheeks turned a little red. her heartbeat quickened and she couldn''t help but steal glances at his lips which were very close to her ''i want to bite those lips so bad...'' xia shenyi had a frown on her face "no, that''s because of your special body you can control very well even though it''s your first time." "i see... so what''s with this tattoo?" zhao tian asked curiously xia shenyi extended her arm and the black tattoo appeared on her wrist "see mine is black, yours is golden. do you know why?" "no. i am not an artifact specialist, you are." xia shenyi smiled "hehe, let me enlighten you. that''s because you are the owner or master of this artifact. this artifact has recognized you as the master." "means i have complete control over this artifact?" zhao tian asked squinting his eyes, ''so if my guess is right...'' *treek* a space crack appeared in the room and zhao tian smiled "as i thought." a look of surprise flashed in xia shenyi''s eyes and she grinned "you caught up to it huh..." zhao tian nodded "i had a vague guess, because the last time the space crack appeared after i wished to leave..." xia shenyi stood up "come with me, let me show you another thing." zhao tian followed her and they left the home coming outside. as they reached outside, zhao tian saw a huge pagoda-like tower and another huge building beside it both were built in old style. xia shenyi and zhao tian walked towards the building "these two buildings were not here at first but they appeared after you left this place." "i tried to enter them but i couldn''t because there is a powerful seal placed on the door." "maybe i could." zhao tian spoke and walked near the building. looking at the grand door, he pushed the doors open. as the door swung open, its golden hue shimmered and it slowly crept open. with a smile etched across her face, xia shenyi eagerly entered the building. "this place is huge..." she muttered in disbelief. her black eyes darted around in excitement and saw a lot of valuable things in the huge place. there are some artifacts and weapons in that huge place. xia shenyi''s eyes were full of stars as she looked around excitedly. she looked at the huge stand at the end of the hall and saw a lot of books there. "oh? there are even cultivation techniques here..." xia shenyi muttered glancing at the shelf "tian, i think this must be the collection or warehouse of a powerful cultivator in the past." after scanning the surroundings, her gaze eventually landed on a secluded room tucked away in the corner, and hastily walked toward it. as she tried to push the door, it repelled her and she took a step back. "tian, will you come here for a second?" she called and zhao tian who was looking at an artifact walked near her "what happened, shenyi?" "tian, try to open this door." zhao tian looked at the door in front and pushed it open. *creek* xia shenyi''s jaw dropped looking at the things inside the room "tian, you just became rich!" zhao tian looked at the large number of astral stones, beast stones, and many other valuable things inside the room. xia shenyi frowned looking at the wealth "who created this artifact and placed such valuable things in it? maybe during the time of the old realm war?" -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 9: A scene in cafeteria! chapter 9: a scene in cafeteria! "the one who created this artifact is surely wealthy." xia sheyi spoke entering the room. zhao tian, intrigued by the sight of a stack of astral stones, leisurely approached them and carefully picked up one in his palm. "hm? this astral stone seems more powerful than the one i found out in the earth." xia shenyi spoke "oh? that''s because this astral stone is a higher grade." "it only appears in stars with high astral energy density, that''s why the quality is low in your middle star." "does that apply to the astral beasts too?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi gave a nod "the higher the cultivation of the astral beast is, the more refined the beast stone." as xia shenyi looked through the contents, her eyes were drawn to a small golden box in the middle. "hm? what''s this?" she took the box in her hand and with the box held firmly in her grasp, she attempted to pry it open "this also needs the owner''s permission? tian come here for a second..." "hm? need my biometrics again?" xia shenyi smiled wryly "everything here belongs to you after all so only you can open it." zhao tian took the box in his hand "but why did this recognize me as the master but not you." xia shenyi nonchalantly shrugged her shoulders "maybe because of your honoured one''s physique." "huh? why are you saying my physique might be the reason for everything?" zhao tian asked inquisitively. xia shenyi reached out, her delicate fingers caressing his face "as i said, no one knows what this physique holder can do... there is no history of the first physique holder who became the god." "and the second one was killed before learning the full potential of this physique. so no one knows what the person who has this physique can actually do." zhao tian just sighed and opened the small box. as the lid lifted, there was a golden ring nestled perfectly in the center of the box. "is this also an artifact?" filled with excitement, xia shenyi reached out her hand eagerly to touch it. *woosh* but as if having a consciousness, it flew away floating in mid-air. xia shenyi was dumbfounded "an artifact that has a sense of awareness? no..." the ring levitated and circled xia shenyi''s body. then it flew encircling zhao tian''s body and as if recognizing him, the golden ring trembled and in the next instant it disappeared. "huh? it''s gone?" zhao tian and xia shenyi glimpsed around the room in surprise. *woosh* but it reappeared on zhao tian''s ring finger and zhao tian raised his hand to look at the ring. "here it is." xia shenyi brought her face closer to the ring "this ring doesn''t have a consciousness, when you opened it, it searched for a potential master and it chose you." at this time, zhao tian felt some information flow in his mind and he frowned "empyreal space ring?" xia shenyi was startled "space ring? did you just say space ring, tian?" "um yeah, seems like it can store things..." "you are really lucky, only noble people in the high star could afford this... i also had one but i lost it." xia shenyi spoke and looked at his ring finger, but now there is no ring in it. "huh? where did that space ring go?" zhao ying didn''t mind her and continued eating ''here comes the bitch... now she will blabber things with tian''er until we leave this cafeteria.'' ... a little later, zhao tian, zhao ying, and fei ziyu left the cafeteria. fei ziyu spoke looking at zhao tian "you know tian, my birthday is coming soon and we are arranging a big party. i hope you will come to attend the party." zhao tian gave a faint nod "i will come if i am free..." fei ziyu patted his shoulder "come on, don''t say that. you should definitely come and ying you too." zhao ying spoke bluntly looking at her "i am not interested." fei ziyu smiled awkwardly "w-well..." "ahhhhhh!" at this time they heard a sudden piercing scream and zhao tian quickly turned his head looking at the stairs on the left. *thud* "urghhhh!" a woman was rolling down the stairs and beside her *clank* a wheelchair was also cascading alongside her. shocked by this chaotic scene, zhao tian quickly moved reaching the stairs, and before the woman''s body could hit the floor, he managed to swiftly catch her body in his arms. it was only at that moment he took a clear look at her, short slight blonde hair and a cute face. however, his gaze quickly shifted to the rest of her body, which appeared to be covered in bruises, and her body contoured in pain "aaarghhh!! m-my leggg...urgh" she let out a cry of pain, clutching her injured leg. "aaarghh!" the excruciating agony coursing through her leg caused the woman to emit a piercing scream. her body trembled in overwhelming pain and she instinctively clung to zhao tian''s clothes desperately "urghhh!" zhao tian narrowed his eyes ''seems like she has sprained her legs, but how did she fall off the stairs? isn''t there a special way for disabled people...'' his gaze shifted to the damaged wheelchair which just fell on the floor. as he lifted his head to gaze up the staircase, he caught sight of three girls wearing smirks on their faces. however, as soon as they noticed zhao tian''s piercing gaze, their expressions suddenly froze and they quickly averted their eyes. zhao ying also quickly approached zhao tian "tian''er what happened to her?" fei ziyu walked up the stairs looking at the three girls "you three bitches, weren''t you the one who pushed her?" she walked in front of them and without hesitation, she raised her hand and delivered a slap across the girl''s cheek "how cruel, to push a disabled girl off the stairs." the girl stood silently lowering her head. zhao ying squinted her eyes looking at fei ziyu but then she shook her head and looked at zhao tian "tian''er let''s quickly take her to the infirmary." zhao tian stood up taking the woman in a princess carry "no, i think it is best to take her to a hospital." zhao ying nodded her head "ok, then..." taking her in his arms, zhao tian quickly walked away. fei ziyu saw this and hastily came downstairs "wait, tian let me come too..." but zhao ying interrupted her "no need. i and tian''er are enough..." she spoke and followed zhao tian as they went to the parking space. fei ziyu let out a heavy sigh, her frustration evident as she approached the three girls once more "what are your names and which major are you from? huh? i will get a suspension for you." ------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter!!! character pics uploaded! Chapter 10: The Chi Sisters! chapter 10: the chi sisters! "seems like she already had an accident in the past too and had a severe fracture in her right leg. and now this injury has worsened even more... and there is also some internal bleeding." "currently she is unconscious, she will wake up after a while..." hearing the doctor speak, zhao tian gave a nod "thank you, doctor." the doctor nodded his head and left the hospital room. zhao tian''s eyes fell on the blonde woman sleeping on the bed and a soft sigh left his lips. "ying''er, you stay here and watch her. i''ll go and buy something to drink and eat." zhao ying nodded her head "okay, tian''er!" zhao tian came out of the hospital room and entered the elevator to go downstairs. *ring* at this time, his phone rang, and took the phone out of his pocket. accepting the phone call, he spoke "tell me, old man." li jie talked from the other side of the phone "tian, her name is chi shui, and seems like she is the younger sister of chi miya who is the owner of the chi company... one of the major companies in our city." "she is from a wealthy family? then why is no one with her to take care of her in the university?" zhao tian asked and li jie replied "i don''t know about that tian." "well, thank you for the information, old man." "en." *click* ... *blink* chi shui''s eyes slowly opened, her eyelids fluttering and as she stirred she felt a mild pain all over her body. "don''t stress yourself." she heard a voice and she turned her head only to see a handsome man sitting near her his blue eyes gazing into hers. h-huh? she was taken aback seeing his face. isn''t he? "s-senior zhao?" she tried to sit on the bed but she again felt pain all over her body. "urgh!" a groan escaped her lips. it was only at that moment she looked around the room and frowned ''am i in a hospital... urgh those girls. then, is senior zhao the one who helped me there?'' at that time, although she vaguely recalled the sensation of someone embracing her, the excruciating pain coursing through her body overwhelmed her senses, causing her to lose consciousness. "as i said don''t stress yourself... and how did you know my name?" zhao tian asked taking the water bottle beside him. chi shui smiled wryly "you are popular in our university, senior zhao." "here drink this." zhao tian extended the bottle of water. and with a nod chi shui raised her hand but her hands were also bruised when she fell down the stairs and felt a stinging pain. "let me help you..." zhao tian put the tip of the bottle close to her lips and asked her to drink it. chi shui hesitated for a moment, but she could only comply so she opened her pink lips to drink some water. chi miya brought a card from the woman and wrote something behind the card. she then extended it to zhao tian "this is my business card and i have also written my personal number, if you want any help in the future please contact me..." zhao ying took the card "chi companies, huh.. that''s a pretty big company.. isn''t it?" zhao tian, noticing zhao ying''s awe, smiled and turned his attention towards chi miya "we will take our leave..." chi miya bowed and both of them left the room. chi shui sighed and sat on the bed beside chi shui "i was really scared, shui''er. those hoes who pushed you... i will talk about this with the president of your university" chi shui giggled "don''t worry sister, senior zhao said that they were already suspended from the college." chi miya was pleasantly surprised "o-oh? by the way, who is he? that handsome boy?" with a smile, chi shui spoke "he is a senior in our university. he is really popular and everyone knows him. many women hit on him trying to be his girlfriend. haha..." "then the one beside him, the pink-haired girl is his girlfriend?" chi miya asked curiously and chi shui shook her head "no, sister... she is his sister. but i heard rumors that he and fei ziyu are dating and a secret couple... i am not sure." "fei ziyu? the princess of that fei corporation?" chi miya asked in shock and chi shui gave a nod "yeah, her..." "i am shocked, but given his good looks and kind personality... i am not surprised." chui miya spoke and chi shui couldn''t help but chuckle at her sister''s comment "kind personality? sister you just saw him..." "shui''er, he saved you and took care of you till now, right? so you think he is not kind-hearted?" chi miya asked and chi shui rolled her eyes "yeah, he is kind...haha." ... outside the hallways, zhao tian casually wrapped his hand over zhao ying''s shoulders "sister, it is already evening, shall we go to a cafe?" zhao ying also leaned on him "hmm, yeah let''s go... i am also quite hungry." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! droppp power stonesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!! Chapter 11: Technique and Teasing?! chapter 11: technique and teasing?! *swoosh* in the night, with a crack in space zhao tian appeared inside the space and saw xia shenyi doing something on the ground outside of her house. sensing zhao tian''s presence, xia shenyi turned around and smiled "you are finally here brat." zhao tian walked near her and asked curiously "what are you doing shenyi?" xia shenyi said, "i checked some artifacts in the warehouse and found some things, so i thought i could use them to speed up your cultivation." "this is an array that i have placed here. it can absorb the astral energy surrounding the space and concentrate them into one place." "oh, that''s amazing..." zhao tian mused listening to her. xia shenyi giggled "i know, right? and tian give me one divine astral stone." zhao tian raised his hand and a divine astral stone appeared in his palm. xia shenyi took the astral stone in her hand and it floated itself reaching the core of the array. "and now with this, your cultivation speed would be even faster." a faint smile played on zhao tian''s lips as he gazed at xia shenyi "thank you, shenyi." xia shenyi smiled back "now then, accept me as your master." "huh? master?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow. xia shenyi grinned with a nod "of course, because i am helping and teaching you cultivation. you should call me master, my disciple. hehe..." zhao tian gently extended his hand and the golden tattoo appeared on his wrist "see this? this means i am the master of this artifact and you are living in my artifact... did i ask you for any rent?" h-huh? xia shenyi was dumbfounded hearing this. zhao tian continued "technically speaking you should call me master because you have a black tattoo which means you are under me." "oi, that''s racism you know?" zhao tian just nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders hearing her remark. a sigh left her lips "i was just teasing you, you don''t need to call me master or anything." zhao tian chuckled seeing her exasperated sigh and asked "what about my cultivation technique, shenyi?" xia shenyi frowned her eyebrows in thought "mostly cultivators choose cultivation techniques based on their elemental affinity but i don''t know what is your elemental affinity." "isn''t there a way to find it?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi nodded "normally they use affinity orb and i searched for that in the pile of artifacts but it is not there." "so i chose a body cultivation technique for you." "body cultivation?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi replied with a nod "en. you said you have great physical strength, so i thought of enhancing it even more. with that even if the opponent used other cultivation techniques, your body alone is enough to withstand that." zhao tian narrowed his eyes. a body cultivation technique? true it suits the current him and he knows some martial arts.. so in close combat he could win. this technique could serve as a foundation for his future endeavors, as he could potentially learn and master various other cultivation techniques in the future. "well, it''s okay i guess." seeing him nod "wait a minute." xia shenyi spoke and entered her home and she came back with some scrolls and books in her hands. "these are some good low-level body techniques i found in the warehouse." xia shenyi spoek and zhao tian looked at her blankly "why low-level techniques? give me a better one." "huh? don''t overestimate yourself brat. to learn a high-level cultivation technique you need to have a deep and profound understanding of the astral energy and its flow." "it would take years for you to learn that. even if you are an honoured one... it is impossible. so first cultivate through the transient realms with this cultivation technique." zhao tian smiled "what? you are the one who said it''s okay for you to marry me..." his voice was gentle and filled with affection as he lovingly tucked a strand of her luscious black hair behind her ear. xia shenyi couldn''t help but shudder as she felt his fingers tenderly caressing her waist and she spoke in a meek voice averting her gaze. "i-i just said that on a whim... so" she stammered, feeling her face burn even brighter, her embarrassment intensifying. zhao tian was thoroughly enjoying her reaction, ''it is always fun to tease back bold women like her...'' "on a whim? i thought you were pretty serious about that?" his fingers softly caressing her delicate cheek. "you are really so beautiful, shenyi..." he spoke, and hearing his compliment xia shenyi looked away embarrassed. "brat, let me go..." xia shenyi uttered in a low voice. "hm... i thought you were more powerful than me, so if you want you can push me..." he said bringing his face even closer to her, their chest colliding with each other. xia shenyi''s hold on his shoulder grew firmer, her fingers tightly grasping onto his t-shirt. zhao tian. gently clasped her chin and tilted his head planting a sweet kiss on her neck. *chu* *gik* xia shenyi''s body stiffened feeling the soft touch of his lips on her neck "t-tian.. you are..." zhao tian retracted his lips and whispered in her ear "what? do you not like it, if it was me?" xia shenyi''s heart trembled in nervousness and she shook her head "it''s not like that, tian..." zhao tian''s eyes softened and he tenderly kissed her cheek. "then like what?" xia shenyi closed her eyes, relishing the gentle touch of his lips against her cheek and her hands loosened from his shoulder coming down, hugging him back in a warm embrace. ''does he really intend to make me his woman?'' she wondered silently within the depths of her heart. with a gentle touch, she affectionately ran her fingers through his soft, snowy hair "brat, why are you hasty..." zhao tian couldn''t help but let out a hearty chuckle, "i am not hasty... and i know feelings are to be nurtured. i just wanted to tease you... haha." huh? xia shenyi lightly retracted the hug and hit his shoulder "brat, you were just teasing me? you kissed me for a tease?" zhao tian chuckled even more and xia shenyi got angered seeing this. she thought for a second he seriously wanted her to be his woman. "you are the worst." she retorted. zhao tian stopped laughing and spoke with a soft smile "i am not that kind of scum. i am really attracted to you and i don''t mind you being my wife. we can take things slow..." xia shenyi''s cheeks turned a rosy shade as she heard his words, causing her heart to flutter and skip a beat while being held in his embrace but she snorted hiding her true feelings, and looked away "i don''t like you." zhao tian withdrew his hand from her waist "oh? you don''t like me? sorry, i touched you..." he said and turned back looking at the books on the shelf. wha- xia shenyi was dumbfounded seeing his act... aren''t you supposed to persuade me at this moment? "you..." she yelled and hugged him from behind. she opened her pink lips revealing her teeth as she sunk them deep into his neck, leaving a mark on his skin, an act of desperation and perhaps even a cry for attention. zhao tian was startled by the sudden ache "what are you doing?" xia shenyi retracted her mouth and licked her lips "hehe, your skin is tasty... isn''t this what they call a love bite? fufu" -_- zhao tian wiped away the traces of saliva lingering on his neck and there was clearly a mark left on his neck. ''how am i supposed to explain this love bite to my crazy obsessed sister tomorrow?'' xia shenyi grinned "come on, let''s find a technique for you." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! powweerrr! Chapter 12: Cultivating and Sleeping?! chapter 12: cultivating and sleeping?! "a high-tier heaven-grade technique right off the bat?" xia shenyi spoke looking at the golden book in her hands which is named ''supernal body cultivation,'' "isn''t this an overkill for you to first cross the transient realm?" xia shenyi asked narrowing her eyes. zhao tian got curious "what''s this transient realm?" xia shenyi spoke clearing his doubts "you have to begin cultivation from scratch. the transient realm is the first nine stages of cultivation you have to cross before reaching the empyrean realm." "since your star is a middle star, there is not much astral energy to support the ascension of the transient realm so i guess the transient realm is the pinnacle of cultivation in this star." zhao tian frowned "is that different in your high star?" this caused xia shenyi to chuckle "yeah, since there is enough astral and life energy in the star...cultivators can easily ascend the transient realms." "you know what? even the first stage of the empyrean realm can kill the peak stage of the transient realm with the flick of a finger." zhao tian was dumbfounded "no wonder you are bound to this artifact and can only come out for a few seconds, a monster like you shouldn''t be unleashed in this star." xia shenyi couldn''t help but giggle hearing this and showed a mischievous grin. she walked forward, softly wrapping her arms around his neck "i am a lot stronger than you... hehe." zhao tian''s eyebrows twitched hearing this, as a man how can he tolerate being belittled by a woman "let me make a promise shenyi, i will make you my woman completely, only after getting stronger than you." xia shenyi was stunned to hear this "w-what are you saying, tian? it would take years for you to even cross the transient realm and to cross the empyrean realm... it would take hundreds of years." zhao tian shrugged "then you have to wait hundreds of years to become my woman." xia shenyi stood there in complete disbelief "tian, are you serious about this?" she questioned, her voice filled with a mix of shock and confusion. zhao tian gave a nod "i am damn serious, i am a man... so it is obvious i should be stronger than my woman." xia shenyi''s eyes quivered in uncertainty hearing this but seeing his firm eyes a sigh left her lips, she brought her face closer and whispered seductively "when that day comes, i''ll let you do all the things mentioned in that book." with a faint chuckle escaping his lips, zhao tian''s hands slowly went down gently groping her ass "this could be a good motivation for me to cultivate harder, so i can enjoy this seductive body of yours..." his fingers sank into her plump ass and gave a nice squeeze relishing the softness. xia shenyi''s face turned red as he kept molding her ass "brat, you... are really naughty. didn''t you say that you wouldn''t do those things until you become stronger than me?" as zhao tian leaned closer, he tenderly pressed his lips against her cheek "i wouldn''t cross the last line until then, but i will relish this beautiful body of my soon-to-be woman." eh? xia shenyi couldn''t help but giggle "you are mischievous.. haha." she spoke pinching his cheek. "i hope you will get stronger soon." ... *creek* opening the door, zhao tian and xia shenyi entered the room. zhao tian looked around the room and it was quite simple with a large bed, a small table, and two chairs in the corner. xia shenyi settled herself comfortably on the bed, her gaze lingering on the vacant space beside her. with a gentle tap, she beckoned zhao tian murmuring. "come here." smiling, zhao tian lay down on the bed. xia shenyi giggled and slept beside him on the bed. zhao tian turned his head and asked "is this what you meant by sleeping together?" xia shenyi smiled and did a playful roll, effortlessly closing the distance between herself and zhao tian. "now, this is what i am talking about..." she spoke, her arms encircling him with a firm grip, drawing him into a warm and affectionate embrace. zhao tian reciprocated her embrace, holding her just as tightly. zhao tian raised his hand, gently caressing her hair, while xia shenyi lay there smiling, her eyes fixed on his face. "i am glad you came into my life, tian." hearing her start speaking, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "really?" xia shenyi giggled her fingers caressing his face "you don''t know tian, i am stuck in this artifact for a long time... i even lost the count of years." "seeing the same thing day after day for hundreds of years, just cultivating without seeing any humans. being alone for years and years with no one to talk to... sometimes i even thought of crippling my own cultivation and committing suicide." as she reflected on the past, a surge of intense emotions caused her eyes to tremble uncontrollably. the memories flooded her mind, reminding her of the dark days she thought of even taking her own life to end this nightmare "i-i was on the verge of losing my sanity, tian.. i would have lost my mind and i-i..." he silenced her with a gentle hand on her cheek "okay, okay... now i am here, right?" zhao tian softly whispered reassurances against the storm brewing within her. xia shenyi''s eyes moistened with tears and she vehemently nodded her head "yeah, yeah... you are here. you don''t know how happy i was when i accidentally left this place and saw you." her voice choked with emotion "i-i got a little hope that i am actually not alone and.. and...*weep*" she could barely speak, words choked by sobs. "yeah, i know, shenyi. i am also so happy to meet you, shenyi. without you, i would not know about myself, this special physique, and all about cultivation. i am so glad you came into my life." xia shenyi''s eyes widened in astonishment, her breath catching in her throat "r-really?" zhao tian nodded with a smile "yeah..." he said, sealing his words with a tender kiss on her forehead. xia shenyi''s eyes softened "then i''m happy too," she whispered, a fragile smile curving her lips. zhao tian smiled and continued comforting her. he didn''t expect the always smiling and teasing xai shenyi would have a sad side to her. but again thinking about it, living in a damn place without human interaction and nothing for hundreds of years is really hell. (a/n: heaven for introverts. lol) --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! powerriiissshhhh!! Chapter 13: Secretly dating? chapter 13: secretly dating? xia shenyi''s eyes softened marveling at his handsome face her delicate fingers gently caressing his soft white hair as he continued sleeping in her embrace burying his face in her chest. *ring* *ring* but suddenly a ringing noise swept through the room jolting up xia shenyi. she raised her hand and the phone which is kept on the night stand levitated itself reaching her grasp. "huh? why is this thing making noise?" zhao tian opened his eyes hearing the alarm sound and took the mobile from her hand. "hm.. ita already 7?" xia shenyi raised her eyebrow "you placed it to make noise during that time?" zhao tian nodded cuddling in her arms "yeah, i did... it''s already time. so i gotta leave." xia shenyi gave a nod and zhao tian smiled "see you later...." *woosh* xia shenyi released a deep sigh, her lips parting slightly, as she felt the pleasant remnant of warmth in her arms, a sensation that lingered even after zhao tian had left the place. "guess i''ll look through the warehouse and that pagoda too." ... zhao tian appeared in his room and a sigh left his lips. *swish* the barrier scroll that he got from xia shenyi appeared in his hand. "for now, this is good. when i learn barrier creation... i will place my own barrier." he muttered and channeled his astral energy through the barrier scroll. *feen* it suddenly shone in brilliant yellow light and zhao tian closed his eyes controlling the size of the barrier with his energy. *fwoosh* he has now placed a transparent barrier around his house. in his life, his first priority is his mom and sister, and seems like now xia shenyi is also on that list. when he came to know that cultivators exist in this world, he thought of this. a powerful barrier to repel the cultivators from entering his home. so even though he is not here, he can be assured that something dangerous won''t happen to his mom and sister. "with this now, everything is set." he spoke and opened the curtains to let the sunlight in. but the sight before him caught him off guard "what the hell? where did the sun go? why is it dark?" eh? zhao tian was confused seeing this "did i type wrong time for the alarm?" he took the mobile and saw the time on the screen where it showed ''7 am.'' this confused him even more because it was already morning but it was still dark outside. his gaze fell on the digital clock on the nightstand and saw the time it showed ''3 am.'' "the time is 3 am?" totally getting confused, he searched in the browser and the time is indeed 3 am. as he frowned contemplating this strange happening, a wild guess appeared in his mind "time dilation?" he uttered in shock. "i entered the artifact around 11 pm and the time now is 3 am... but inside the artifact, the time was 7 am. so time flows differently inside the artifact? and by my estimate... it flows two times slower than the real world. i spent 8 hours there and only fours have crossed here." a smile appeared on his lips "heh, now that''s interesting... with this, i can cultivate even more time." ... *woosh* xia shenyi was stunned seeing zhao tian again in her room "tian, what happened?" zhao tian smiled "shenyi, i found another interesting thing in this artifact." hearing the details, xia shenyi''s eyes widened in shock "what? time dilation?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." "tian, this is amazing... now you can cultivate even more time in this space." xia shenyi spoke in amusement and zhao tian chuckled "well, that''s why i came now..." ... in the morning, zhao ying entered the room and saw zhao tian doing pushups. she smiled "you are pretty quick today." zhao tian nodded and stood up "my exercise is also finished." as he turned, zhao ying''s sharp gaze fell on a red mark on his neck. "huh? what is that mark on your neck." she asked faintly, walking close to him. only then did zhao tian remember the mark left by xia shenyi and facepalmed himself "oh that, i think some insect bit me." "as if it would, in your dreams.." "shut up woman." "ziyu hit a jackpot..." "haha..." the relentless chatter and teasing only fueled zhao ying''s frustration. the mere thought of fei ziyu with her beloved brother intensified her agitation. ''fuck! where are they? tian''er?'' ... *haah* *haah* "fei ziyu this, fei ziyu that... fucking idiots." zhao ying vented her frustration, yelling at her own reflection in the female restroom mirror. her breathing became rapid, and she couldn''t shake off the irritation. she''s been running around the campus for minutes and still couldn''t find zhao tian or fei ziyu. where are they? *weep* *weep* suddenly she heard faint crying noises. hm? without making a noise, she cautiously exited the restroom and reached the backside. *gasp* zhao yiong was taken aback, gasping in shock as her eyes widened in sheer disbelief. "t-tian''er?" she managed to stammer out, utterly stunned by the unexpected scene playing out right before her eyes. there she saw fei ziyu hugging zhao tian tightly, with tears streaming down her face as she sought solace by burying her reddened cheeks into his comforting chest. zhao ying''s heart ached as she witnessed the sight of them embracing, causing her eyes to tremble in pain "t-tian''er!" a fragile whisper barely left her lips. ''a-are they actually? did he hide it from me?'' she couldn''t believe that her brother would hide an important thing from her and date a woman behind her back. her eyes trembled in intense emotions as she felt a sharp pain sweep through her heart. she didn''t expect, that the brother she cherished all these years whom she was so close with would betray her and... zhao ying''s eyes welled up with tears and she clutched her chest in pain "n-no, no, no... tian''er you..." *tap* *tap* she hastily entered the bathroom. "no,no, no..." she vehemently shook her head in denial *thrissh* she opened the tape and washed her face. "no, t-tian''er would never do that... i must be imagining things hahahah..." *weep* *gik* but she couldn''t stop the overflowing tears from her eyes and she bit trembling lips in overwhelming emotions "how long? how long have you been doing this? lying and dating behind my back?" "why?" *thud* she couldn''t control her emotions and hit the mirror on the wall. "why?" *thud* "why?" * thud* "why* *thud* *why?!!" *thud* *whyyy???!!!* *thud* "why would you do that?" with each strike, she cried out in anguish. the intensity of her emotions escalated as she continued to hit the mirror, desperately seeking an answer. *thud* *thud* *thud* in a desperate and bewildered tone, she cried out "whyy???!!" *thrisssshhh* with a loud thud, the mirror shattered into countless shards, causing her right hand to be severely cut, resulting in a gush of blood flowing from her palm. but she couldn''t feel an ounce of that pain because her heart in is overwhelming distress right now which she couldn''t even say. tears streamed down her face "t-tian''er..." (a/n: sorry for the unnecessary drama. won''t happen again.) ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 14: Confession?! chapter 14: confession?! a few minutes ago- zhao tian picked up his mobile phone and dialed fei ziyu''s number. fei ziyu also immediately responded to the call, "tian?" zhao tian asked, "where are you now?" "now i am near the restroom... i" she replied. "just stay there... i''ll be there in a minute," zhao tian said, canceling the call. a sigh left fei ziyu''s lips and she went behind the restroom. a little later, zhao tian reached there and asked looking at fei ziyu "what is this, ziyu? spreading fake photos?" fei ziyu hastily shook her head clearing any accusation "i am not the one who created that fake photo... i don''t even know what happened. someone has edited our photos and spread it." zhao tian frowned his brows. he was kinda sure that fei ziyu was the one who did this "well anyway, we have to first clear the misunderstanding about us dating. i''ll tell them first and you should also inform them to clear the rumors. i will talk with the president about this." "no, tian..." fei ziyu hastily stopped him. "hm?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow. a faint blush adorned fei ziyu''s cheeks and her eyes were gentle "why don''t we just...make the rumor true? i-i mean... i don''t mind dating you, no what i want to say is that i... i love you and like to date you." "so we can date for real and go out." zhao tian frowned when he heard this and said in an indifferent tone "sorry, but i have to decline." h-huh? fei ziyu was stunned "why? tian? i am everything a man could wish for...i am beautiful, i am rich, and have a good body. you don''t even have to work. i''ll pamper you and..." zhao tian nodded his head "i know, ziyu but sorry..." fei ziyu''s eyes moistened in tears as she took a step forward clutching his hands "you know very well, tian... i have been pursuing you since the first year. i have been following you like a dog for years so that you could see me and fall in love with me somehow." "b-but after these years, you still couldn''t find me attractive? why? tian? what am i lacking, why can''t you date me? what part of me is ugly?" zhao tian got irritated seeing her being persistent and this shitty drama. *puff* she hugged him tightly "no, tian.. i won''t let you go... i want you to love me back..." getting constantly frustrated by her actions, he pulled her arms retracting her from his body "ziyu, try to understand... i am not really into you, sorry." he spoke and let her go. tears welled up in fei ziyu''s eyes and she ran away from there "i hate you..." "ah finally..." zhao tian shook his head ''i wonder if ying''er heard the rumors..'' a heavy sigh slipped from his lips, as he made his way from the restroom. as he passed through, his gaze unconsciously swept through the door of the restroom. huh? ying''er? she saw her coming out of the restroom, her right hand drenched in blood. "ying''er?" he quickly rushed to her side and gently grasped her hand, asking "what happened?" blood was constantly dripping from her hand staining the floor. zhao ying averted her gaze and spoke, "nothing, i just slipped and fell in the bathroom and got injured." zhao tian narrowed his eyes seeing her being indifferent. ''seems like she heard the rumors." "first, let''s go to the infirmary and treat before you lose even more blood," he spoke and thought of wrapping her hand with a cloth to prevent the blood loss. but he noticed tiny glass particles sticking to her skin, if he tied her hands now... it would cause infection so he hurriedly pulled her to the infirmary. meanwhile, zhao tian had other thoughts ''shenyi said there is also alchemy. so are there healing pills or something like that to heal injuries faster?'' ... zhao tian is sitting on the couch sipping his coffee, as he continues scrolling through his mobile phone. he turned his attention and saw his mom lecturing zhao ying for being so clumsy and injuring her hand. he laughed in his mind seeing zhao ying looking a her mom with puppy eyes while being scolded. at this time, he received a call and answered it "old man." li jie said, "tian, the photo was edited by someone and has spread it in the college group chats." "can you find who is the first one to send it?" zhao tian asked and li jie nodded "yeah, it is one of fei ziyu''s friends in class." "as i thought, she is the one who created false rumors and even fake photos... did she really think that if she spread fake rumors, i would accept her to manage my reputation in the college or something?" li ji sighed "i don''t know what''s going on in her mind." zhao tian chuckled in response "yeah, well... and oldman, spread the evidence that the photo is edited to the group chats and dismiss the rumors." "i''ll check on that tian." "hm. thank you old man." *click* "urgh.. it''s really tiring to listen to mom''s lectures." zhao ying walked to him with a weary sigh. *puff* she fell on the couch, placing her head on his lap "did you find who edited that photo," zhao tian nodded sipping his coffee "yeah, it''s fei ziyu..." "i know it''s that bitch who is behind all of this." "she really wanted your attention and love. why is she even obsessed with you? that damn woman? hmph." ... at the dinner table~ zhao suyin wryly shook her head seeing the scene in front of her "you should stop being so clingy to each other. you guys are not children anymore." zhao ying sitting on zhao tian''s lap giggled playfully "what can i do mom? my hand is injured and i can''t eat my food. so i am asking my cute brother to feed me... tian''er, give me that." zhao tian smiled softly and took a spoonful of food feed her. *num* *num* zhao ying had a bright smile on her face enjoying the food nestling on his lap.-------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! dropp powerstonesssssssssssssss!!!!!!!! Chapter 15: The real Confession! chapter 15: the real confession! in the night~ zhao ying, comfortably seated on her bed in her room looked at the edited picture of zhao tian and fei ziyu with proof attached to it in her group. "as tian''er said, the president has taken action to dismiss the rumors...hmm..." she mused aloud. engrossed in her thoughts, absentmindedly her fingers zoomed at the photo of them holding hands. a frown appeared on her face, casting a brief look at her hand, which was wrapped in bandages "the injury is not that big but it is still paining a little bit. urgh!" she grumbled in frustration. at that time, she was not just angry, she was also scared. scared that her tia''er would abandon her and select someone else as his partner. her eyes became determined "i can''t delay anymore and should confirm my feelings with him before any bitch could get him." ... zhao tian sitting on his pc chair looked at the pendant on his neck "it''s already time, i should go and see shenyi..." as he thought *knock* "tian''er" hearing his sister''s voice, zhao tian spoke "come in, ying''er" opening the door, zhao ying entered his room with a smile "tian''er..." "what happened? big sis?" zhao tian asked curiously as she came to meet him late at night. casually walking to the bed, she comfortably sat on it "nothing, i just couldn''t sleep, so i came to see you." zhao tian glanced down at his sister''s right hand, concern etched across his face "is it still hurting?" he asked standing up from his seat. zhao ying gave a small nod "yeah, a stinging pain..." she spoke seeing him sitting beside her. "by the way, tian''er, i saw the edited photos and their proof in the group chats." zhao tian nodded "yeah, this will clear the rumors about me and her. are you happy now?" he asked with a chuckle. zhao ying smiled dryly looking at her hand "yeah, very happy..." she spoke and saw him smiling at her. she let out a long, weary sigh, the weight of her words heavy on her heart, "tian''er, i need to talk about something." seeing her serious tone, zha tian nodded his head "ok, let''s talk..." "tian''er, what do you think about me?" zhao ying asked the important question. zhao tian understood what she wanted to talk but he acted oblivious "hm? about you? you are a great sister... taking good care of me." "we are very close and you always spoil me. i think i am lucky to have an amazing sister like you." zhao ying shook her head "no, no, tian''er... not like that. like in a... in a.. rom- ahem womanly way." "womanly way?" zhao tian asked raising his eyebrow still acting confused. zhao ying nodded quickly "yeah, yeah... as a man how you see me as a woman." "as a woman huh..." zhao tian spoke his eyes scanning her whole body. as she was wearing a tank top and half pants he can see her alluring curves and her thighs "you are really gorgeous, has a sexy body and soft boobs, a nice ass." rather than becoming angry, zhao ying''s lips curved upward into a happy smile "yeah, like this... something like this... now you are on the right track. you are attracted to me sexually, right?" zhao tian laughed in his mind enjoying her reactions and spoke with a frown "attracted sexually? i mean... you are my sister and you are really beautiful and have nice assets so i said that... what do you mean by sexually attracted." huh? zhao ying''s lips twitched in anger but she took a deep breath controlling herself "why are you bringing the sister part? keep it away." a little later, zhao tian opened his lips "don''t you wanna return to your room, ying''er?" zhao ying still closing her eyes spoke "no, i know mom will scold me if she found out i slept with you... but i wanna sleep with my boyfriend." in order to find a comfortable sleeping position and snuggle with him, she adjusted herself on the bed but because of her injury she couldn''t hug him "this fucking hand..." she exclaimed in frustration. zhao tian chuckled faintly "why don''t you face the other way? i can hug you from behind, making it more convenient for you." zhao ying agreed and obediently turned to her right, stretching out her arm. gently, zhao tian wrapped his arms around her from behind, creating a comforting embrace. as the warmth gently caressed her back, zhao ying couldn''t help but feel a sense of satisfaction wash over her. but her smile stiffened "oh, well, well... tian''er, it seems like your naughty hands are up to no good." she said in a teasing tone. zhao tian has already slipped his hand through her tank top softly groping her boob, "hm... as i expected, they are so soft, ying''er. i can grab on them forever." "haangh~!" a faint moan escaped zhao ying''s lips as she felt his warm hand playing with her boob. zhao tian smirked and whispered in her ear "what a cute moan... and how bold of you to not wear a bra." he gently pinched her nipple with his fingers eliciting soft moans escaping her lips "hhnnngh~! t-tian''er... you are a predator." zhao tian laughed "blame your body, always walking around me wearing such revealing clothes. i am a young man you know?" he placed soft kisses on her neck as his hand explored her delicate boobs molding them at his will. "ying''er the top is in the way..." he said and pulled the top up. zhao ying could only comply as she raised her arms and zhao tian removed her top revealing her boobs with a pink nipple adorning its peak. zhao ying''s face turned red as she saw her brother looking at her boobs with a fiery gaze "tian''er, it''s embarrassing..." "don''t be embarrassed, ying''er. you are so beautiful..." he spoke kissing her cheek. as his finger delicately traced the contours of her face, he eventually arrived at her luscious lips, showering them with passionate kisses. zhao ying also closed her eyes, reciprocating the kiss. although she was inexperienced and unsure of herself, she tried her best to imitate his movements and embrace the true essence of a proper kiss. as the kiss deepened, zhao tian, gently pinched her delicate pink nipple. this unexpected feeling sent waves of pleasure coursing through her body, causing zhao ying to instinctively open her mouth in a soft moan of ecstasy. "hmngh~!" zhao tian seized this opportunity sliding his tongue, catching zhao ying off guard ''tongue?''. as their lips locked, the innocent kiss quickly transformed into a fiery and intense exchange, their tongues intertwining and exploring each other''s mouths, savoring the unique taste of their combined saliva *huff* a little later, zhao ying retracted her lips from a string of saliva connecting their lips. zhao ying''s face is red as a tomato and she shyly buried her face in his arms. "your hand is injured, so if we continue it would be discomfortable for you... so let''s sleep." zhao ying nodded "but before that..." she murmured softly, her voice laced with a hint of seduction "there is something else we must attend to." with a mischievous smile playing on her lips, she gently reached out to grasp the hem of his t-shirt "remove yours too." zhao tian removed his t-shirt showing his chiseled upper body. she couldn''t help but lean in closer, her body pressing against his, savoring the electrifying sensation of his warm, bare skin under her touch. "i love you, tian''er!" --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! drop powerrrrr! Chapter 16: Cultivation and Invitation?! chapter 16: cultivation and invitation?! "nooooo!" sitting on zhao tian''s lap in the car, zhao ying exclaimed hugging him "i don''t wanna go... i want to kiss you more." zhao tian smiled wryly as he glanced through the window and saw a woman approaching the car "ying''er your friend is here... you have to go." zhao ying pouted her lips and planted a gentle kiss on his lips "come and pick me up later, ok?" zhao tian nodded and opened the door letting zhao ying out. today he is not going to the university and thought of cultivating. he needs to get stronger quickly since this novel has an ''overpowered'' tag. as she left, zhao tian drove his car back to home. ... "alchemy huh?" xia shenyi pondered looking at zhao tian who was sitting cross-legged under the array. "yeah, there should be healing pills or something like that, right?" xia shenyi nodded her head "there are pills and there are also healing elixirs." zhao tian was intrigued "there are even elixirs?" xia shenyi spoke with a nod "pills are mostly created by cultivators who have a strong affinity to fire because it will be easy for them to refine the ingredients. elixirs can be done by anyone who has good control of their astral energy but it will consume more time." zhao tian frowned "do you know how to create pills or elixirs?" xia shenyi smiled as she raised her hand *frish* and an orange flame appeared in her hand "i have an affinity for fire and water." "oh, that''s good... create a healing pill for me to heal an injury." zhao tian spoke with a smile. xia shenyi frowned "what happened? you didn''t seem hurt." "my lover got injured yesterday, so i need a healing pill to heal her." hearing this, xia shenyi''s frown deepened "so you do have a lover in your star, well... with that face, i''d be surprised if you don''t." zhao tian chuckled faintly "are you angry?" xia shenyi shook her head "why should i? because you have another woman? powerful people in the high star have hundreds of wives and thousands of concubines." "and you are the honoured one. if you have many women, it means, as a man you are strong and capable enough to hold a big harem of women. but i am still a little angry that you hid it from me till now." zhao tian smiled dryly in his mind, he was single till yesterday. the corners of xia shenyi''s mouth curved into a smile as she spoke "seems like the pill is for my sister and... is the injury serious?" zhao tian chuckled lightly as he shook his head "not serious." "then, a low-grade healing pill is enough." ... xia shenyi continued looking over zhao tian as he cultivated, to help him if anything happened during his cultivation. "a heaven-grade cultivation technique with his honoured one physique is doing wonders. he crossed the nine levels of the first mystic astral stage in a day." *woosh* suddenly a tremendous amount of astral energy got sucked inside zhao tian''s body. xia shenyi''s gaze became more focused "unlike others, he needs a lot of energy for crossing a stage... must be because of his physique. guess this will make him stronger than others at the same level." a little later, zhao tian opened his eyes a faint smile playing on his lips "already crossed the mystic astral stage? how do you feel?" with a slight tilt of his head, zhao tian spoke "although it is boring to cultivate, i like this refreshing feeling in my body after crossing a stage. haa..." a captivating blue aura shrouded him as he manipulated a bit of astral energy in his body. huh? xia shenyi suddenly raised her eyebrow "tian, what did you do just now?" "um, using astral energy?" zhao tian said. xia shenyi shook her head "no, no... i just felt a different kind of vibe or energy from you." zhao tian got confused by her remark "different kind of energy?" a blue energy wrapped his fists. *thud* opening the door, zhao tian came outside "so?" the woman smiled extending her hand "hello, my name is fei lingxi." fei? no wonder a cultivator bodyguard. "so you are ziyu''s mom?" zhao tian asked shaking her hand. fei lingxi nodded her head "yeah, i am." "hm... what do you wanna talk?" fei lingxi was quite stunned because everyone would respect her if they knew her name but the young man seemed unfazed. ''no wonder, my daughter is going to such lengths...'' "i heard that you rejected my daughter and she was shut in her room yesterday and refused to come outside." fei lingxi frowned her eyebrows as she spoke. a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "she confessed to me and i politely rejected her saying my feelings. did you come here so you could force me to date your daughter?" fei lingxi shook her head gently "i just want you to reconsider her. i really don''t know what she is lacking to be rejected by you... many sons of wealthy companies have been asking me to betrothal my daughter to them. but she refused all of them and chose you." "but in the end, she got rejected by you. as her mother, seeing her shut in her room without eating any food concerns me." zhao tian casually leaned on his car "so what do you want me to do now?" fei lingxi closed her eyes with a weary sigh as she felt it hard to deal with this young man "leave it aside, i will somehow convince her..." she spoke beckoning to her pa. the woman came with a golden invitation in her hand. fei lingxi took the invitation, extending it to zhao tian "here, in two weeks is ziyu''s birthday and i hope you will come. by the way, you are the only one i invite personally." zhao tian took the invitation "if i had time." fei lingxi''s lips twitched hearing this "it was very nice to meet you, mr. tian." she spoke and walked away. zhao tian tossed the invitation card into the car and glanced at fei lingxi talking with the other cultivator woman. fei lingxi spoke in a low voice "is he a cultivator?" the woman shook her head glimpsing at the handsome white-haired young man "no ma''am." "hm... ok, let''s leave." as the car drove away, fei lingxi sitting inside the car looked over at zhao tian "see you at the party, mr.tian." a little later, zhao ying came running towards him with a joyful smile "tian''errrrr." zhao tian smiled and hugged her "ying''er." "come and get inside the car." zhao ying hurriedly entered the car and zhao tian entered after her. *thud* as soon as he entered, zhao ying jumped on him "i missed you, tian''er." "i missed you too," he spoke hugging her. as she lay on his shoulders, zhao tian spoke "ying''er close your eyes. i have a sweet for you." trusting him, zhao ying closed her eyes, opening her pink lips. is he gonna kiss me? but she felt something on her tongue "ying''er. it''s a medicine, eat it." huh? zhao ying abruptly opened her eyes "medicine?" zhao tian nodded his head "its a powerful medicine i found online, it would heal your injury quickly." zhao ying swallowed the pill and zhao tian frowned "ho you feel?" zhao ying chuckled pinching his cheek "idiot, it will take a while for the medicine to work." zhao tian frowned his eyebrows ''as shenyi said, because ying''er is not a cultivator it will take a while to take effect.'' -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! poooweerriiiiishhhh!!! Chapter 17: Massive breakthrough! chapter 17: massive breakthrough! a week has passed~ xia shenyi opened her eyes and looked at the cauldron in front of her. *thud* the lid opened and a bright red pill came out and floated in front of her. she took the scroll beside her and rechecked the size and color of the pill she refined. "i used that many ingredients and got only one pill. this ''tyrant pill'' is powerful even though it is spirit grade." her gaze fell on zhao tian who was sitting beside her "do you really wanna do this? it is stated that there are no side effects but we can''t be so sure." zhao tian smiled "i have been cultivating for a week and i broke through the first level of true astral stage just yesterday. with this pace, it will take years for me to cross even the transient realm... it is very slow." a nerve popped up on xia shenyi''s forehead "this is slow? crossing two stages in a week itself is crazy. people in high star would die to get their hands on a genius like you." "so, listen to me tian... eating this pill would undoubtedly push your body beyond its limits, subjecting it to an overwhelming amount of strain. the astral energy in your body will not be clean, and it will have impurities. even your cultivation might crumble... that''s why most cultivators won''t use shortcut methods like this to get stronger." zhao tian gave a nod "i know, it''s like using steroids, right? but who cares? if i am strong it is enough." xia shenyi let out a deep sigh and she spoke her concern evident "hear me out tian, i know you want to get stronger... but this is dangero- zhao tian leaned in sealing her lips with a kiss, catching her off guard with a surprise kiss. *thud* he softly pushed her on the grassy ground deep[ening the kiss. pulling back the kiss, zhao tian grinned "your kisses are still clumsy." xia shenyi blushed and hit his chest "of course, i learned how to kiss a few days ago." with a faint smile, zhao tian leaned down, his nose nuzzling her neck while leaving small kisses on her neck. with a soft sigh, xia shenyi hugged him "brat..." "hm?" zhao tian responded kissing her neck. xia shenyi ruffled his hair as they lay on the ground "don''t use the pill. it is very important to have a strong cultivation base at the start, if it is filled with impurities..." "then why did you refine the pill for me?" zhao tian asked with a chuckle. xia shenyi retorted "that''s because you kept persuading me and well, i was also curious about the pill." smiling, zhao tian spoke "it''s a gamble shenyi. a gamble on my physique... i want to know to which extent is this physique heaven defying..." xia shenyi frowned her eyebrows "what do you mean?" ... under the blue array, zhao tian swallowed the pill and closed his eyes to cultivate. *wooossshhhh* suddenly a terrific red aura surrounded him voraciously absorbing the astral energy around him. xia shenyi narrowed her eyes seeing the strong suction force in his body which is quickly depleting the astral energy in the surroundings. *tremble* the whole array began to shake and the divine astral stone in the center of the array slowly began to disintegrate. "the array is at its limit concentrating all the astral energy under him..." she spoke in concern. *woosh* xia shenyi frowned seeing the cultivation level of zhao tian slowly increasing. "it has begun..." she muttered. a few hours passed and at this time the red aura around zhao tian also began to dissipate as the pill''s effect came to an end. *boom* the array, which had already been pushed to its limits, finally met its demise and was completely destroyed. *swiiisshhh* as xia shenyi observed the vibrant blue aura enveloping zhao tian''s entire being, a sense of satisfaction washed over her. a smile gracefully curved her lips "seventh level of spirit astral stage... good." a small sigh left her lips "but the impurities in the pill would remain inside his body which would be a hindrance for him to manipulate the astral energy and for his cultivation in the futur- *gasp* *thud* he gently pressed her onto the wall of the waterfall, his hands sensually exploring her curves through the wet fabric of her dress and groping her boobs. "hhnngh~!" a pleasurable moan escaped xia shenyi''s lips as she broke away from their passionate kiss. zhao tian looked down and was pleasantly surprised as he saw her big boobs not even fitting in his palm. "you have been hiding these big things under your robes, huh..." now he could clearly feel them because the wet dress got stuck to her skin. a deep blush painted xia shenyi''s cheek "i-i was not trying to hide it or something... its just that i always wear robes like that to hide them." "heh..." zhao tian smiled his hand sliding to her back to remove her robe, but he couldn''t remove it. xia shenyi teased playfully "you don''t even know to remove a woman''s dress." "it''s not like i am daily making out with a woman who wears robes like this..." hearing this, xia shenyi''s smile widened, a teasing glint in her eyes "if you wanna touch them you have to remove my clothes first..." zhao tian playfully nibbled on her ear, causing a delightful moan to escape her lips. "haangh~!" *grip* he squuezed her boob very hard and xia shenyis''s eyes widened "kyangh~ tian?" she moaned as his fingers tightly gripped her boob. "shenyi, if you don''t remove yourself... i don''t care i''ll rip the dress to touch your boobs." he softly whispered in her ear. "you are such a bastard...." xia shenyi pouted her lips and her hands went behind her back and she began to remove her robes. "so, that;''s how is it..." zhao tian mused as the robes fell down revealing her ample body and big boobs which are held by her undergarment. his eyes glanced at the blushing half-naked beauty as the water continuously fell on her enhancing her alluring charm even more. xia shenyi''s eyes quivered in intense emotions "your eyes alone feel like you are touching me..." *drip* zhao tian plucked her undergarment away letting the boobs jiggle and sway freely. zhao tian groped her boob, his fingers sinking into the soft plushies tenderly caressing her red nipple. "haangh~!" a delightful moan escaped from xia shenyi''s lips feeling his touch on her sensitive boobs. zhao tian pressed his lips against hers and continued fondling her boobs. retracting the kiss, zhao tian spoke "i wanna fuck you so bad..." "hhngh~ but it will break your promise..." xia shenyi couldn''t help but let out a moan as she felt the intoxicating sensation of his touches under her boobs. zhao tian nodded "yeah, i know... not now. when the time comes, i''ll fuck your brains out." "brat!" ... "haah...your body is so cozy and warm to relax." zhao tian said lying on the bed while cuddling his face on her boobs. xia shenyi giggled "i amplified the heat of my body with the fire element." "i wish i also had fire affinity so that i could dry my hair and clothes easily." zhao tian spoke. xia shenyi could only chuckle as her eyes softened, her fingers patting his head. ... at the same time inside the space unbeknownst to them, the huge pagoda structure near the warehouse glowed brightly and the seal above it was broken *thrish* (a/n: check auxilliary chaps) ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! powweerrrr stonessssssss! Chapter 18: A Hospital visit! chapter 18: a hospital visit! zhao tian''s eyes fluttered open as he felt a weight on top of his body, his gaze went downward and he saw his sister lying peacefully on top of him. "ying''er..." he softly called, his hand caressing her head. zhao ying swiftly raised her head, a smile forming on her face "oh, you woke up? here.. a good morning kiss." leaning in closer, she placed a tender kiss on his lips. she woke up first but didn''t wake up him not to disturb his sleep. a frown appeared on zhao tian''s face and he chuckled "you better get off my body, mom is here." huh? zhao ying raised her eyebrow and heard the door opening sound. *creak* zhao suyin came in with a coffee cup in her hand and saw zhao ying lying on top of zhao tian''s body. zhao tian smiled "good morning, mom." zhao suyin squinted her eyes causing zhao ying to hastily get down from his body. "m-mom?" zhao suyin gently placed the cup on the side table and walked to zhao ying, delicately pulling her ear. "how many times have i told you not to sneak up on tian''er''s bed? you guys have crossed the age to sleep together." zhao ying cried her ear getting pulled by her mom''s fingers and tried to defend herself "a-ah... mom, no... i just came upstairs to wake him... ah!" "oh, really? but i didn''t see you exiting your room downstairs..." zhao suyin spoke narrowing her eyes. zhao tian couldn''t help but let out a soft chuckle seeing zhao ying getting caught and entered the bathroom for a quick refresh. ''idiot, come and help me...'' zhao ying''s mind erupted with frustration as she watched zhao tian casually stroll into the bathroom. seeing her mom''s piercing eyes, zhao ying stuttered "u-um, i can explain..." a little later, zhao tian came out of the bathroom and chuckled in his mind seeing zhao ying still getting scolded. he walked up to zhao suyin and hugged her softly "mom..." zhao suyin smiled warmly hugging him back "good morning, dear... drink the coffee and wait downstairs.. i''ll prepare the food within minutes." retracting the hug, zhao tian gave a slight nod in response "en." hmm? zhao suyin narrowed her eyes and raised her hands gently cupping his face in her palms "my son has grown even more handsome it seems..." zhao tian smiled, placing his hands above hers "of course because i have the best genes..." h-huh? zhao suyin''s heart trembled as she remembered about zhao tian''s talk about his dad. a distinct, somewhat forced smile formed on her face "well, yeah..." zhao tian sighed in his heart ''why is she so hesitant to talk about dad?'' "i''ll go and continue preparing breakfast." she spoke hastily exiting the room. as she left, zhao tian felt a soft touch behind his back "ying''er..." zhao ying hugging from behind sighed heavily "babe, i am scared." "hm? scared of what?" her grip on him got tighter "you see how mom reacted when she saw us just sleeping together. what would she do if she found out about our relationship?" zhao tian could only sigh hearing this "don''t worry...i''ll talk at that time." "en." ... in the evening~ chi shui was surprised "sister, you got an invitation?" chi miya nodded her head "even though we are a smaller company compared to them, we are also quite influential... so we got an invitation." chi shui glanced at zhao tian "senior zhao, what about you?" zhao tian nodded his head "i was invited by fei lingxi." "w-what?" chi miya yelled in shock, her eyes widening "you got invited by fei lingxi? by that fei lingxi? the owner of fei corporation? that multi-millionaire? personally?" "um, yeah." zhao tian spoke with a nonchalant look. "but i am still considering whether should i attend or not." (???'') gah! chi miya''s jaw dropped, he got personally invited by fei lingxi and he is considering attending it? only he can be so audacious in front of the fei lingxi! chi shui laughed in her mind seeing her sister''s shocked pikachu faces. chi miya came out of her shock and asked hastily "m-mr.tian, how about we go together?" zhao tian slightly frowned "i just told you, i am still thinking about attending it. i hate this kind of party actually." chi miya responded with a dry smile "me too, mr.tian, that''s why i asked your assistance during the party." chi miya responded with a dry smile "it''s after a week, right? maybe we can go together." chi miya''s face brightened with a smile and she hurriedly took out her mobile phone "mr.tian, can you give me your number? so i can call you? well, i gave you my number, but you never called me..." chi shui was taken aback by the boldness of her sister and her rizz, directly asking for his number. zhao tian nodded and gave her his number. after a while of talking, zhao tian left the hospital. chi miya giggled looking at the phone screen where she saw his contact saved as ''zhao tian.'' chi shui also took her phone "sister, share his number with me." chi miya shook her head "i asked it myself, so get his number by yourself." (?_?) what the? chi shui''s lips twitched "don''t play around and give me his number sister." ... zhao tian reached downstairs and the elevator opened. but seeing the woman in front of him, he grinned "it''s been a while . mei xiu." mei xiu was surprised "student zhao?" (a/n: if you like my work, you can support and encourage me with golden tickets and gifts. love you all...) ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 19: Mei Xiu鈥檚 Grandma! chapter 19: mei xiu''s grandma! "what are you doing here?" mei xiu asked blinking her eyes in surprise. "what? can''t i even come to a hospital?" zhao tian asked with a smile. "n-no, it''s not like that... i mea- ah!" he pulled her hand making her step into the elevator "first come inside." *swoosh* *thud* the elevator door closed and zhao tian asked letting go of her hand "which floor do you wanna go to?" mei xiu frowned a little "you came to the ground floor, aren''t you leaving the hospital?" "don''t mind the small details and tell me, which floor." a sigh left mei xiu''s lips because she knew it was useless to talk back against this annoying guy and reluctantly responded "fourth." *click* as the elevator moved, mei xiu looked at him in the corner of her eyes "it''s been a while since i saw you in my classes, is it because of the rumors about you and fei xiyu?" zhao tian shook his head "no, i am just busy with some stuff..." mei xiu, with a hint of sarcasm in her voice "hmm... i am surprised an arrogant rascal like you could also be busy." zhao tian could only chuckle hearing this "is that how you see me?" mei xiu, without hesitation, nodded her head "yeah, a brat who never listens to classes and likes to tease women." with a mischievous grin zhao tian gently extended his hand pinching her waist. *gik* "ahhh!" mei xiu''s body jolted as she took a step back, "y-you again?" she exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice as she rubbed her waist to alleviate the mild pain. *thud* at this time, the door opened and two more people entered the elevator on the third floor. mei xiu hurriedly closed her mouth not wanting to yell in front of people. filled with frustration, she squinted her eyes in annoyance, and as she caught sight of his playful grin, her anger intensified even further ''i''ll surely get you back for this...'' as they reached the floor, both of them came out of the elevator and mei xiu walked away, after a moment, mei xiu turned around and asked "why are you following me?" zhao tian shrugged "you walking in front of me is not my problem." annoyed by his indifferent response, mei xiu''s lips twitched with exasperation before she swiftly turned away and made her way into a hospital room. entering inside, she took a deep breath and a smile appeared on her face "grandma!" her voice filled with warmth and affection. she walked towards the bed and saw an old woman lying on it. the old woman, li qianzhi, smiled as she gently looked at her granddaughter, "xiu''er..." mei xiu sat on the bed and took her grandmother''s hand in hers. "grandma..." "you don''t need to come every day, xiu''er. here the nurses are taking good care of me and the doctor also said i am getting well... you should take care of yourself." mei xiu smiled softly "i know my things and i am doing well. so, don''t worry about me." at this time the door opened and mei xiu panicked looking at the handsome young man "student zhao, what are you doing here? did you follow me even here? this is my grandma''s room." zhao tian let out a playful chuckle "this is my grandma''s room too... right, grandma?" he asked in a teasing tone. li qianzhi was surprised "xiu''er... he is?" she asked, her curiosity evident in her voice. mei xiu glanced at li qianzhi "don''t worry grandma, he is just a brat... i didn''t know he followed me here." zhao tian walked to the bed, sitting on the chair next to it "hello, grandma... i am zhao tian." a look of surprise flashed on li qianzhi''s face hearing his name "you are zhao tian? hahaha... li jie has talked a lot about you. i am glad i can finally see you" zhao tian smiled upon hearing this "seems like you know me from that old man." li qianzhi laughed "haha, of course, of course..." mei xiu was dumbfounded seeing her grandma laughing loudly after many years "g-grandma, you know him?" li qianzhi, on the other hand, couldn''t contain her amusement "en. li jie said many good things about him and at one point i even thought of marrying him with you... haha." "huh? i know how to go to my apartment myself." mei xiu retorted. li qianzhi shook her head "i am telling you, so go with tian." ... *vroom* *vroom* a car stopped in front of an apartment and zhao tian looked outside the window "so, this is your apartment?" mei xiu nodded her head "en." *click* zhao tian unlocked the doors in the car "then, see you later.". hm? but he was confused when he saw mei xiu sitting beside him in the car silently "mei xiu?" mei xiu hesitated for a bit, but then she raised her head "u-um, zhao tian... thank you for today..." she said a gentle and heartfelt smile adorning her lips. zhao tian was surprised as this was the first time he saw her smile. "thank you for what?" mei xiu sighed heavily a tinge of sadness in her voice "you don''t know tian... it''s been years since i saw my grandma so happy and chatting so enthusiastically. she was with you only for minutes and she was constantly smiling." mei xiu glanced at his eyes, her eyes filled with tenderness "so, really thank you... i-i know it''s much to ask but if you had time please visit her." a smile appeared on zhao tian''s face "sure." with a gentle nod, mei xiu turned to open the door and exit but she struggled with the handle. zhao tian smiled wryly "don''t tell me... mei xiu, you don''t even know how to exit a car." mei xiu felt a rush of embarrassment upon hearing his comment, her cheeks turning a shade of crimson "i-i mean, i have never been in a car before." with a sigh, zhao tian gently leaped from his seat to open the door. as he moved, their bodies inadvertently made contact, causing mei xiu to blush in embarrassment, acutely aware of the unexpectedly intimate situation they found themselves in. she looked down at his handsome face, which was right in front of her, and shyly looked away. *click* the door opened "here, this is how you open it." "e-en... i am leaving..." she quickly left the car. ... "what do you think?" xia shenyi asked looking at zhao tian, both of them standing in front of the pagoda-like structure. "since the seal is broken, we just have to enter and see what it is." zhao tian spoke and as they both stepped near to it the door opened itself. *swoosh* zhao tian disappeared from there and seeing this xia shenyi was confused "huh? what happened?" she also tried to enter the door but it repelled her causing her to take two steps back. *thud* xia shenyi narrowed her eyes "i am forbidden? maybe only the master could enter it?" -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! drop gifts powerssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chapter 20: Black Pagoda! chapter 20: black pagoda! *swoosh* zhao tian appeared in a mysterious and obscure space. hm? as he looked around his surroundings "am i in a cave or something?" he mused seeing the rough and jagged rocky walls with dim light. huh? at this time he felt a presence *flick* in a split second, he instinctively leaped backward, narrowly evading an incoming attack. he looked at the spot where he had been standing moments ago, only to see it disintegrating before his eyes. *frissh* "poison?" *thud* he raised his head and looked at the 15m large spider-like beast with its entire body encased in a protective layer of dark, impenetrable scales. the beast''s eight piercing eyes bore into his body. "astral beast?" he frowned. a piece of information suddenly flowed inside zhao tian''s mind about the ''black pagoda'' artifact and its uses. as this newfound understanding settled within him, a smirk appeared on his face "so that''s how it is..." "this is like a dungeon to train myself fighting against this astral beast..." *flick* the arachnoid beast unleashes a deadly spray of venomous poison. *swoosh* zhao tian moved to the side dodging it "and if i win, i can get rewards." he looked at the eight-legged beast in amusement as this was the first he had encountered an astral beast. "so they also have the same cultivation as humans..." he spoke squinting his eyes. "level 1 spirit astral stage." he muttered looking through the cultivation of the arachnoid beast. *woosh* *threik* the arachnoid quickly moved using its eight legs over the walls approaching zhao tian. it raised its legs to attack zhao tian, however, his agility and quick reflexes allowed him to effortlessly avoid each of its aggressive attacks. *feen* but suddenly the beast''s massive jaws parted, revealing a vibrant purple hue emanating from within. *feen* in a split second, a powerful ray of energy was unleashed from its gaping maw, causing a deafening explosion that reverberated throughout the surroundings.*boom* zhao tian swiftly moved his head dodging the attack and smiled "so you can also do that?" "grrrrr!!!" the spider, visibly infuriated, emitted a deep growl while fixing its gaze on zhao tian. zhao tian narrowed his eyes as a blue aura enveloped his body *swoosh* he disappeared leaving blue trials. suddenly, he reappeared, effortlessly leaping into the air and appearing right in front of the arachnoid''s damn face. in a swift and instinctive motion, arachnoid quickly reacted opening its mouth, and shot the purple beam at zhao tian. *friisshhh* zhao tian tightly clenched his fist and effortlessly punched his way through the vibrant and electrifying purple stream. "this floor must be stronger than the previous, hmm... i will come later, first i will go and see shenyi." ... *woosh* seeing zhao tian appearing outside of the pagoda, xia shenyi hastily walked near him. "tian, what happened inside..." seeing that he was not injured a sigh left her lips. zhao tian gave a nod "i will explain." sitting on the chair opposite him, xia shenyi smiled "this is good. with this, you can gain combat experience and good use of your skills." zhao tian nodded his head and the scroll appeared in his hand "i got this movement technique... but it is low grade." xia shenyi looked at the grade and shook her head wryly "a high-tier earth grade is not low... but for you, it may be low." zhao tian smiled "yeah, so shenyi can you find any other high-grade techniques in the warehouse?" xia shenyi nodded with a smile "en. i will search..." "ah, by the way, tian, you will be reaching the heaven astral stage soon and there is a little surprise in it." hearing this, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "surprise?" xia shenyi gave a nod "you will see when you reach that stage." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter!!! drop powerrr and gifts!!!! Chapter 21: Speed driving?! chapter 21: speed driving?! next day morning~ seated comfortably on the lap of her beloved zhao tian inside the car, zhao ying leaned in closer, her lips gently meeting his, as her delicate hands gracefully wrapped around his strong neck. "hnngh~ tian''er..." she mewled as their kiss intensified. after pulling away from the kiss, zhao ying smiled ruffling his hair. zhao tian gently slipped his hand inside her hoodie groping her boob. zhao ying just giggled letting his hand be naughty on her body. taking a nice squeeze of her boob, zhao tian withdrew his hand. "my brother is a pervert." zhao ying said with a teasing smile. "i have a gorgeous sister, how can i not be a pervert?" he asked causing zhao ying to chuckle. as she affectionately leaned on his shoulder "tian''er my hand is already healed so tonight maybe..." "bet!" ... after leaving zhao ying at the university, zhao tian drove fastly across the smooth roads and stopped midway to get some drinks. as he was leaving the store, he saw a male and female police officer looking around his car. "huh?" he walked to them and asked, "is something wrong?" *gasp* the female police officer was startled by this handsome man and stood there with her mouth wide open in shock. seeing his colleague''s reaction, the policeman smiled bitterly and shook his head: "mister, are you the owner of this car?" zhao tian, with a slight nod and a sip of his drink spoke"yeah.". the policeman nodded back "good, miss yin arrest him and seize his car." zhao tian frowned "why are you arresting me?" the policeman spoke, "you violated traffic rules by driving past the speed limit and you drove away when we chased you trying to escape from the police." -_- the fuck? well, it is true that he drove fast but escaped from the police? he saw a police car behind but he didn''t it was actually chasing him. the policewoman came out of her daydream and spoke "m-mister, we need to arrest you for overspeeding... but since you are handsome i''ll let you go if you give me a kiss, hehe." the policeman''s lips twitched in frustration and he yelled "what the hell are you saying? do your job properly." the policewoman pouted "you are boring..." a sigh left zhao tian''s lips, it is not hard to get away from here with cultivation powers but it''ll catch some eyes and increase his problems. ''urgh, what a pain...'' the policeman spoke "mister, your key... we will drive you to the station." zhao tian unlocked the car and tossed the key to the policewoman as he entered his car. the policewoman smiled looking at the policeman "i''ll hand over the things with him in the station." "don''t let him go for a kiss, you idiot.." "that i was just kidding..." ... *vroom* as the policewoman drove the car through the bustling streets, she discreetly glanced at zhao tian trying to strike up a conversation but he was engrossed in his phone. zhao tian stood up and before leaving the room he looked at the policewoman. the policewoman blinked in confusion "don''t tell me you are gonna kiss me?" she questioned, her voice laced with a mixture of surprise and amusement. "my car keys." zhao tian asked and she couldn''t help but wear a slight pout on her lips as she extended her hand. "see you later, handsome." ... coming out of the police station zhao tian spoke with a smile "thanks for coming to help." chi miya shook her head "no, no mr.tian... i am glad i could help you." "but i never really expected mr.tian would get caught by the police for speed driving." chi miya spoke with a giggle. zhao tian smiled wryly and spoke "you don''t have to call me mister, just call me tian. i''ll also call you miya." though taken aback, chi miya gave a nod "en." she replied and asked in a low voice "t-tian, do you know how to drive cars super fast?" with a chuckle, zhao tian nodded "i am quite good at it." an excited smile appeared on chi miya''s face "then, tian can you take me for a ride? i know this is sudden, but i love to drive cars fast... but at the same time i am scared so if you could..." zhao tian laughed light-heartedly hearing her reason and gave a nod "sure..." ... *swoooosh* "wooooo!!" the sound of the wind rushing past her was like a symphony to chi miya and she screamed in excitement feeling the cool breeze against her face. riding in zhao tian''s car, which happened to have a sunroof, only added to her delight, as it provided an unobstructed view of the sky and allowed her to fully immerse herself in the exhilarating experience. "ahhhhh!" but as the car sped up even more, she screamed in both fear and excitement. zhao tian chuckled in amusement seeing her screaming like a baby. *ring* at this time, zhao tian''s phone rang and he picked up the call "fuck you, oldman." *click* on the other end, -_- tf? li jie was dumbfounded. *ahem* after a few minutes of speed driving, a deep sigh left of satisfaction chi miya''s lips as she sat in the front seat "that was very good." zhao tian smiled "your hair is a mess." "ah!" chi miya was embarrassed and hurriedly fixed her disheveled hair. as her gaze landed on zhao tian, her eyes softened "thanks for the ride, tian." zhao tian gave a small nod as he kept driving. chi miys giggled "it was really fun, but i don''t have enough time... i have to return to the company." but sudden ideas appeared in her mind "tian, how about we go for a long drive at super speed when you are free." zhao tian smiled in his mind seeing her getting excited like a child "alright then!" ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! droppp power giftsss! Chapter 22: *Zhao Ying* chapter 22: *zhao ying* in the dinner table- eh? zhao suyin blinked her eyes in confusion "ying''er the food is not going anywhere... you can eat it slowly." she spoke seeing zhao ying stuffing the food inside her mouth. "nw mowm...i gwtta dow theewgs" zhao ying spoke muching her food. -_- zhao suyin looked at her daughter dumbfounded as she started speaking a new language. zhao tian who is sitting beside her gently patted zhao ying''s head, his fingers running through her soft pink hair"why are you so hasty, big sis... eat slowly." seeing his playful smile, a blush crept over her cheeks. feeling a mix of shyness and excitement, she responded with a timid nod "e-en..." *num* *num* as zhao tian continued eating his food, he suddenly felt a gentle and delicate sensation on his feet, causing him to divert his gaze downwards. there he saw zhao ying playfully tickling his leg with the dainty movements of her toes. no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian chuckled in his heart seeing her secret teasing and played along with her teasing her back. zhao ying couldn''t help but giggle a small smile growing on her lips. zhao suyin frowned "ying''er why are you suddenly grinning like an idiot?" "n-no...mom...i just remebered a old joke my friend said years ago. haha..." huh? ... as zhao tian lay on his bed, he sensed a presence drawing closer to his room, causing a smile to spread across his face as he carefully set his mobile phone down on the nightstand. the door to his room slowly and quietly creaked open, revealing the figure of zhao ying, clad in a tank top and shorts that reached halfway down her thighs.. with light steps, she hurriedly walked to the bed and jumped on him "tian''errrrr" she yelled in a low voice. zhao tian gently wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close as she nestled against him. the strands of zhao ying''s wet hair cascaded over his head, their foreheads delicately meeting and allowing their gazes to intertwine, her captivating pink eyes locked with his mesmerizing blue eyes. their lips were so close, almost touching. zhao tian smiled "seems like you took a bath for this." zhao ying gave a little nod "i brought my body fresh for my brother to eat..." she spoke in a teasing tone. zhao tian gently raised his hand pulling her neck and bringing her lips closer. zhao ying closed her eyes surrendering to the moment as she felt his warm lips over her wet chilly lips. zhao tian delicately sucked her upper lips while she nibbled on his lower lips savouring their tender kiss. *thud* not breaking the kiss, zhao tian gently turned and pushed her on to the bed. zhao ying in return wrapped her hands around his neck while entangling her legs around his waist. *slurp* zhao tian pushed his tongue in her mouth tasting her sweet saliva and zhao ying reciprocated intertwining her own tongue with his in a sensual dance of desire.. retracting the kiss, zhao ying smiled and zhao tian leaned in plaacing kisses over her neck relishing the soft touch of her skin. zhao ying hugged him as he continued enjoying her body. his hands slowly went down, his fingers slipping inside her tank top pullling it up revealing her plump boobs with pink nipples like a cherry in top of a cake. zhao ying obediently raised her amrs making it easier for him to remove her dress. zhao tian smiled his hand cupping her boob in his palm, gently squeezing it. "what a cute pair of boobs..." he muttered causing zhao ying''s cheeks to flush with embarrassment. zhao ying bit his lip sinking her teeth in it and feeling the delicate texture of his lips. "haannnhh!" a low, throaty moan escaped her lips, intensifying the desire coursing through her veins, as zhao tian tenderly pinched her delicate pink nipples, sending electric shocks of pleasure surging throughout her body. their tongues engaged in a fervent duel, eagerly savoring the mix of their own saliva. his tongue explored every inch of her mouth tasting her nectar saliva. kissing him, she gently traced her hand along his body, slowly and seductively trying to remove his tshirt. zhao tian played along with her as he took off his tshirt and zhao ying mellowed feeling the warmth of his skin against her fingertips. as her fingertips gently glided over his taut muscles, she savored the subtle outlines and hollows that adorned his perfectly sculpted abs. "you have such supple boobs, ying''er." zhao ying''s breath was erratic feeling zhao tian''s fingers sinking in her boob and molding it as he desired. "hyaangh~~~ ...hmnghh~!" he continued kneading it making zhao ying contort under him zhao ying''s eyes mistened with tears as they cascaded down her eyes. zhao tian kissed her lips at the same time pinching her nipples to allievate her from the pain. a little later, zhao ying calmed down as the pain also began to slowly settle down. seeing this, zhao tian spoke "i''ll move slowly..." zhao ying nodded "en... tian''er slowly...." she spoke. it seems like only men can really enjoy sex as she could still feel the tingling pain in her pussy. her misty gaze fell on zhao tian''s face and she could tell that he was really holding back from ravishing her. her eyes softened seeing this and she spoke "tian''er i am okay now.. so go faser... as you desire." huh? "are you sure?" zhao ying gave a nod "en." she gritted her teeth in getting ready to feel the excruciating pain ''as long as tian''er can enjoy my body...'' but what came next shocked her, instead of pain she felt a pleasure coursing through her body. h-huh.. eh? but she was startled as the pain reduced but she experienced a captivating surge of pleasure flowing throughout her entire being. t-this... as his dick again poked her womb, zhao ying''s eyes widened "anghh~!" a soft moan came out of her mouth. "t-tian''er...!" zhao tian slowly increased his pace seeing her adjusting to his dick and felt her vagina tightly enveloping his cock massaging it. he pushed his hips back and forth enjoying the blissful feeling. "aangh...hyaangh...uunghh~!...tian''er...its good!" at first, zhao ying felt extreme pain, but after zhao tian''s cock constantly poked her pussy her mind and body were consumed in pleasure. a series of moans left her lips with each movement of his cock inside her pussy. this new sensation is so amazing and addicting for her. "hhngh~!" she felt as if electricity passing through her whole being enlightening her senses as they both lost themselves in lust and lovemaking. *huff* "yaangh``!" with heavy breaths and expressive moans, the room was filled with an intoxicating blend of their sweat and the scent of their lovemaking, enveloping their senses. *pakh*zhao tian kept plumming his cock in her vagina and zhao ying who is moving along with his thrusts spoke "tian''er. i-i love you...mmnhgh~ haah~!!!" *smooch* their lips pressed against each other, their kiss filled with intensity. in that moment, their tongues danced together, savoring the delicious flavor, as they both responded with equal passion. retracting the kiss, he moved his mouth to her boobs and began to suck on them as he kept thrusting his dick making her mind muddled with overwhelming pleasure. the pleasure caused her body to tense up and zhao tian felt her pussy tightening over his dick "urgh!" grunt of satisfaction escaped his lips, fueling his desire to relentlessly pleasure her with every thrust her mind began to turn white and only sweet moans escaped her lips constantly. zhao tian felt that she was about to come and quickened his pace. *pakh* "ahnngh~!...t-tian''er!!!" she moaned heavily and her body twisted and she came and at the same time *splurt* zhao tian unloaded his deep white magma deep in her hole. zhao ying''s body quivered as she felt his thick hot cum coursing through her womb making it hot. *pop* zhao tian took out his dick and saw his cum overflowing from her pussy. zhao ying, catching her breath and radiating a contented smile, gazed affectionately at zhao tian. "tian''er!'' she called gently and zhao tian lay beside her. they embraced each other tightly on the comfortable bed, finding solace and warmth in each other''s arms. resting her head gently against his chest, they remained in a loving and affectionate embrace. soon her breathing became constant and closed her eyes to sleep after the tiresome work. zhao tian couldn''t help but smile tenderly as he gently stroked her soft, pink hair before closing his own eyes. ------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! drop gift powers manyyyyyyyy a 2.3k chapter so you better give me my reward...hmph Chapter 23: What the hell Mom? chapter 23: what the hell mom? in the morning~ "urgh it hurts a little" zhao ying let out a faint groan, feeling a dull ache as she tried to move in the bed. she glimpsed below at her vagina and saw it was sliggtly red. zhao tian who was sitting near on her bed let out a heartfelt sigh as he gently grazed her pussy with his fingers. "hnngh tian''er" she softly whimpered, experiencing a mixture of both discomfort and pleasure. "ying''er" calling her softly, he kissed her lips and zhao ying reciprocated the tender kiss a smile appearing on her lips "i am leaving, tian''er... it would be trouble if mom saw us together naked like this." zhao tian gave a nod and zhao ying slowly got off the bed. then she took her tanktop and shorts wearing it "tian''er i''ll clean the bedsheets... don''t worry." as zhao tian rose from the bed, she spoke and proceeded to fold the bedsheets. taking the bedsheets in her hands, she gently tap kissed him "see you later babe..." after she left, zhao tian entered the bathroom to freshen up. ... as zhao tian came downstairs after refreshing he quickly entered the kitchen. seeing his mom working in the kitchen a warm smile crept across his face. he approached her from behind, affectiontely enveloping her in a gentle embrace "good morning, did you wakeup late today?" he whispered softly. feeling a pair of strong hands on her waist, zhao suyin smiled and raised her hand caressing his cheek "yeah dear... thats why i couldn''t bring the coffee..." "well then, take your time. i''ll go and check on ying''er." he said retracting the gentle hug and zhao suyin gave a nod. watching him leaving the kitchen, zhao suyin frowned her eyebrows concern evident in her face and a small sigh left her lips. *thud* pushing the door, zhao tian entered zhao ying''s room but seeing that she is not there he walked to the bathroom "ying''er." "babe? enter in... the door is open." hearing her voice, zhao tian entered the bathroom and saw zhao ying captivating figure as she stood there butt naked brushing her body with with a soft towel. zhao ying''s face illuminated with a gentle smile "tian''er..." zhao tian walked toward her taking her bare waist in his left arm, his right hand''s fingers delicately trailing down her abdomen reaching her pussy as he tenderly caressed it. "how do you feel now?" seeing the concern in his eyes, zhao ying smiled and leaned against his chest. "after a refreshing bath... the pain has decreased." "is that so?" he spoke, spreading the outer folds of her pussy with his fingers. zhao ying hugged his neck and her body trembled at his touch, "are you getting horny again...?" zhao tian chuckled bringing his hand to her ass feeling the suppleness in his palm by sqeezing it "seeing you naked is of course turning me on..." he murmured softly as he nuzzling his face against hers, causing zhao ying to burst into a fit of giggles, "but now is the wrong tome ro het horny and mom is also here... later tonight." *smooch* she spoke sealing her words with a sweet kiss. "en..." sitting on the bed, zhao tian looked at his sister who was wearing her clothes standing in front of him. zhao ying just smiled seeing her brother''s intense gaze on her body "idiot..." ... while eating the breakfast, zhao suyin discreetly glanced at zhao tian from the corner of her eyes, appearing deep in thought contemplating about something. zhao tian also noticed her secret glances and frowned ''what happened? why is she looking at me like that?'' "are you serious right now?" zhao tian blurted out in shock. zhao suyin pouted her lips "what? you are my son no matter what is your age... i bathe you when you were a baby... do you think i haven''t seen your thing? huh?" her anger grew as her son adamantly refused to have an open conversation about the matter. "i am your mother, tian''er... i have carried you in my belly for 10 months and i have all the rights to check the health and body of my son." as his mother, she felt a deep sense of responsibility and a natural instinct to protect him, making it even more frustrating that he was unwilling to share his thoughts and feelings with her. she spoke, hurriedly pulling down the zipper of his pants. but zhao tian caught her hand, "mom, stop..." "don''t interrupt me, tian. its perfectly alright. we are mother and son and it is my duty to check on you when you don''t have a girlfriend." she shouted as she tried to pull down his pant. but seeing that he still refused to let go of her hand. zhao suyin squinted her eyes and looked at him: "tian''er let go of my hand..." "no, i don''t want to..." he never thought his mother would force him into such an embarrassing situation. "tian''er... i would really get angry if you didn''t let me go." zhao suyin spoke in frustration and seeing her getting angry zhao tian facepalmed himself and let go of her hand. "hmph... no matter what, you are my son dear. so don''t be embarassed... let your mom help." she epoke and gently pulled down his pants and also slid down his innerwear. "h-huh?" zhao suyin was startled by the size of his dick. she slowly reached out taking his dick in her hand "it is still soft yet so big.. son you have grown really well." a sigh left zhao tian as he doesn''t care anymore. as he saw his mom''s surprised eyes on his dick he couldn''t help but feel turned on. "o-oh?" zhao suyin felt the dick in her hand slowly become erect. "this is..." she glanced at her son and saw him smiling wryly "its a natural reaction, you know?" "i know..." she spoke bringing her face close to his dick and sniffed it. she raised his dick, her delicate fingers softly playing with his balls. out fo curiousity she let out her tongue amd licked the downpart of his dick and licked her lips. she examined it even more her soft finger tips gently gliding along its shape and size. she felt the dick become even.more harder and she clasped his dick with both hands "it got even bigger..." zhao tian spoke "so are you happy now? as you can see i am perfectly alright and nothing is wrong with me. your son is doing well..." zhao suyin gave a nod "of course, but i think this size would break a woman. well leaving that aside, let me see you ejaculate... so i can be 100 percent sure." "no way..." he slapped away her hands and again put on his pants. zhao suyin sighed "seems like you are still shy after all." zhao tian stood up from the bed and zhao suyin gently kissed his cheek "if anything come to mom or get a girlfriend." i have two girlfriends. zhao tian spoke in his mind and exited the room. after he left, zhao suyin face turned deep red like a tomato and closed her face with her hands "t-that was so embarassing... but i have to put a tough front so he won''t shy away." "*sigh* well anyway seems like he is healthy... so its good and my son''s dick is so big. i am so proud... my son''s girlfriend is really lucky." ----------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! give me my rewards Chapter 24: A new way of cultivating? chapter 24: a new way of cultivating? *swoosh* zhao tian appeared in the artifact space and a sigh left his lips. that came out of nowhere from his mom and her licking and sniffing his cock really caught him completely off guard. "i''ll go and talk to shenyi first..." as he walked toward the house he saw her standing in front of the blue array. zhao tian walked to her, softly enveloping her waist from behind "you set up the array again?" xia shenyi gave a nod leaning back on his chest "yeah... you need to cultivate and get stronger very quickly after all." as she turned her body towards him, she gently embraced him by encircling her arms around his neck "so that you can completelh make me your woman." she spoke in a soft tone kissing his lips. zhao tian kissed back her plump lips savouring the cherry flavor sinking his teeth on her velvety lips. xia shenyi reciprocated his ardent desire, passionately kissing his lips with equal intensity and fervor. after a short while, they slowly separated their lips, leaving a thin strand of saliva that connected their lips. xia shenyi let out her tongue seductively licking his lips savoring the lingering taste of their shared saliva. with a smile, zhao tian gently pushed xia shenyi *swoosh* *thud* xia shenyi blinked her eyes in surprise as she felt the soft mattress behind her back. as zhao tian buried his face in her boobs a soft sigh escaped her lips "i forgot that you can teleport anywhere inside the artifact..." "shenyi... see through my cultivation." he spoke cuddling on top of her on the soft bed. xia shenyi frowned but in the next instant her eyes widened in extreme shock "w-what? how? you were in the 7th level of spirit astral stage yesterday." "b-b-but today you are in the 1st level of heaven astral stage... how is this possible? " she hastily blurted out completely bewildered. zhao tian let out a sigh "i was sleeping yesterday night... but suddenly felt a powerful surge of astral energy in my body and as i tried to stabilize it... i break through with that energy." xia shenyi came out of her shock and narrowed her eyes hearing this "a sudden burst of energy in your body? brat... what did you before going to sleep." zhao tian spoke nuzzling his face on her neck "i was having sex with my sister." eh? "did you just say sister?" xia shenyi asked perplexed. zhao tian gave a nod "yeah... she is my lover." "you mean.. your own sister is your l-lover? what the hell?" xia shenyi exclaimed in shock hearing about this immoral relationship. zhao tian casually nodded his head "yeah... she is." gah! xia shenyi was dumbfounded seeing him being so cool about dating his sister. ''maybe in his star it is okay to date his sister? i shouldn''t judge his relationship as it may upset him.'' "so after having i-intercourse with your sister you made a break through..." xia shenyi muttered under her breath. "but how..." at this time zhao tian remembered something "i used this technique though." he spoke a red book appearing in his hand. xia shenyi raised an eyebrow taking the book from his hand "isn''t this the sex technique book you took from the warehouse. maybe because of this?" zhao tian spoke "no... i just used that so she won''t be impregnated even if i cum inside her. thats why i said its useful..." zhao tian stopped and stood up "i already told you... i am alright." he spoke taking the coffee cup. zhao suyin just sulked her lips and moved forward kissing his forehead "i know... but if you ever need help don''t hesitant to ask your mom. i am here..". after she left a frown appeared on zhao tian''s face "yesterday night... i didn''t get much energy, as shenyi predicted maybe ying''er has a special physique or something?" he completely ignored what his.mom said. ... chi miya giggled shaking her head "no its not like that, tian.. stop teasing." she spoke with a pout. "but what i said is true..." zhao tian chuckled faintly. -_- sitting on her wheel chair chi shui looked at them both of them with a weird look "you guys suddenly become close..." chi miya tilted her head "you think so?" *knock* zhao tian turned his head towards the door, a frown appearing on his face. chi miya spoke "come in.." chi miya''s pa came inside "maam, mr.jin has came to see you." chi miya nodded her head "uncle? let him in..." a little later, a middle aged man entered the hospital room with a smile on his face "shui.. how are you feeling?" chi shui smiled back with a nod "i am doing good, uncle." then the middle aged man''s gaze fell on zhao tian "who is this young man?" "my friend! tian" "my friend, senior zhao." the middle aged man smiled wryly seeing bith of them repling at the same time "good to see you youngman." "me too." zhao tian gave a nod and after a little bit of talking the middle aged man took his leave "i''ll be leaving then... there is actually a friend waiting for me. i just came to check on shui... she is good so." "ok uncle..." *thud* zhao tian stood up walking to the balcony "is he related to you?" he asked looking down from the building. chi miya gave a nod "yeah... he is the brother of my late father and has been a huge help to the company." "i see..." zhao tian spoke as he saw a old man talking with the middle aged man just now. a cultivator, hmm... --------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked thia chapter btw i wrote in mobile so there sre still some editing and stuff give me my rewards Chapter 25: The Party! chapter 25: the party! as zhao tian stood atop the building, his hair being gently tousled by the cool breeze, he directed his gaze toward the building opposite him. a deep frown settled upon his face, "seems like chi miya''s uncle needs some help from this old man who is a cultivator..." he muttered looking through the window of their room and saw chi miya''s uncle respectfully bowing to the old man. "quite cocky for a soul astral stage. even though he is quite low-level, he is well respected." he mused. *ring* at this time his mobile rang and he answered the call "oldman?" li jie spoke from the other side: "the chi family never had any connection with cultivators till now and i am sure the sisters are unaware of these cultivators." "i see.." zhao tian spoke and a sigh left li jie''s lips "don''t play around with these families, tian. i already warned you." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle "i am just curious, nothing else." li jie could only shake his head in response "by the way, are you attending the party by the fei family?" zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, i am..." li jie frowned "be careful there too. there should be many families coming to the party and there should also be many cultivators. don''t offend anyone." ''that''s more of a reason for me to attend..'' zhao tian thought in his mind "i''ll be careful oldman." he spoke canceling the call. "northern pole, zhenzhu..." zhao tian muttered under his lips as he remembered his talk with li jie at the university. "the motherland for cultivators." ''i want to go and see this motherland of theirs and need to get some connection with other cultivators, hmm...'' his eyes again glanced at the old man ''as shenyi said talent and environment are important. this oldman is over 100 years old but still in the soul astral stage and i reached the heaven astral stage in two weeks.'' "haah..." he raised his arms above his head to stretch his tired muscles "reaching heaven astral stage is great after all." swoosh with a swift motion, he effortlessly leaped into the air dashing through the sky. ... during night~ "as i heard from shui''er, you are really popular!" a little bit later, both of them settled in a place from where they could observe the party. the area was bustling with waitresses gracefully moving around, attending to the guests by serving them a variety of beverages. zhao tian leaned back sitting comfortably "it''s really boring. everyone is so concerned with their ''status'' amongst the other guests and it really becomes a bunch of douchebags being phony to each other." chi miya let out a sigh "i also hate parties, but an invitation from fei corporation. so i couldn''t just ignore it. sorry, i also dragged you with me." zhao tian shook his head "no, don''t feel bad about that." suddenly he felt a piercing gaze on him making him frown and as he sensed who it was... it was a middle-aged man. ''curious about me or something?'' clap at this time, the main show arrived. the spotlight gracefully shifted its gaze towards the captivating figure on the party stage, none other than the stunning fei lingxi, grabbing the attention towards her. zhao tian chatted with chi miya for a while as the party carried on with fei ziyu cutting the cake and fei lingxi yapping a bit. chi miya was taken aback looking at the people who had just arrived on stage, each of them holding different musical instruments "they even hired this popular band for entertainment." at this time, zhao tian heard a sweet whisper caressing his ears "are you enjoying the party, tian?" zhao tian gently turned his head "ziyu!" -------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! rahhhhhh!!!! Chapter 26: Kill who? chapter 26: kill who? with a giggle, fei ziyu moved and sat beside him "glad you came to the party tian." chi miya stood up and stepped aside with a forced smile. "miya, sit here.... where are you leaving?" zhao tian spoke, softly pulling her hand and making her sit beside him. fei ziyu glanced at the woman with a frown "tian, is she your friend?" chi miya smiled "hi, i am chi miya of chi companies." fei ziyu couldn''t help but raise a curious eyebrow "oh, i think i have heard this name somewhere." "haan." chi miya gave a wry nod. the guests were surprised as the fei ziyu came and sat beside a handsome man on her own accord. many big shots who had the thought of marrying their son to the daughter of fei corporation, frowned their brows. fei ziyu spoke moving even closer to him "i heard my mom came to invite you." zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, she did." fei ziyu spoke with a shy smile "it should''ve been me to invite you. but i was really throwing a tantrum and... well.." her eyes discreetly glanced at chi miya. she leaned in whispering in his ear "you are really cruel to bring your girlfriend to a girl''s party whom you rejected." "girlfriend? no, she really is my friend..." he spoke taking a look at chi miya and she hurriedly nodded "y-yeah, we are just friends." "huh? really?" fei ziyu''s eyes brightened "then... i still have a chance? just tell me tian, i can be whatever you want me to be." she spoke shaking his arm. ''then be quiet.'' zhao tian wryly thought in his mind seeing her being clingy with him. chi miya''s face contoured in displeasure ''why is she throwing herself at him like this? is she that obsessed with him?'' zhao tian replied, "i think this is not the right time to discuss these matters." fei ziyu looked around "but i think this is the best time, you can give yourself to me as a present. hehe..." she spoke with a mischievous giggle and beckoned the waitress to come near to them. "here have some cake, tian." zhao tian glanced at chi miya as he felt she was getting ignored "miya, you want some cake?" chi miya shook her head "no, tian... juice is enough." the waitress served the cake and juice. zhao tian took a small bit of cake and brought it near his lips. but fei ziyu swiftly caught his hand and munched the cake in her mouth. she pulled the spoon from her lips "now, the cake tastes delicious." *grr* sipping her juice, chi miya looked at the atrocities that were happening beside her. fei ziyu glanced at chi miya dumbfounded "the juice is empty... you are just sipping air." e-eh? chi miya looked at the glass and it was really empty. she got embarrassed and fei ziyu giggled "waitress!" "why not?" zhao tian pulled her, taking his waist in his left arm. "your body is surprisingly soft for a rough woman like you!" he teased with a playful glint. the woman''s body stiffened in his embrace and her eyes quivered in surprise. she didn''t expect him to be proactive, she just thought he would nonchalantly decline her. "n-no, i was just kidding..." she spoke pulling away from the hug with a deep blush painting her cheeks. zhao tian shrugged "so you didn''t want a kiss after all." he spoke and walked away with chi miya. the police woman''s body trembled, her eyes shaking in intense emotions "how dare he touch me..." ... inside a lavish room, fei lingxi was sitting on a couch cross-legged, her eyes glimpsing at her daughter who was sitting opposite her "you ran behind him for years... you even pushed a woman from the staircase and tried to act like a helping girl trying to gain sympathy." "you created fake rumors and spread edited photos." "you confessed to him, you teased him, fawned over him... he rejected all of your advances. so what are you gonna do?" fei ziyu narrowed her eyes "kill!" hm? fei lingxi raised an eyebrow "kill him? that would be a waste." fei ziyu shook her head "this is the last plan, to kill his dear sister, whom he loves very much." "how will he love you if you kill his sister?" fei lingxi asked, her curiosity piqued. a smile crept over fei ziyu''s lips "zhao tian who lost his dear sister will fall into depression and despair. he will submerge in the sea of sadness." "but... at that time, i will be there. in his times of need, i''ll be a great help to him loving and taking care of him." "then, he''ll love me. no, i''ll make him love me. he will get obsessed with me... hehe." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! graaahhhhhhh! Chapter 27: The reason?! chapter 27: the reason?! "hmm..." xia shenyi quietly pondered to herself, her thoughts drifting as she gently closed the book she had been engrossed in. her gaze fell upon the handsome young man cultivating under the blue array. "once i feel his energy, i can be sure about this theory." she muttered, her eyes narrowing in thought. ... some time passed, and zhao tian gradually opened his eyes feeling a brim of energy filling his body. his eyes locked with xia shenyi who was standing before him with a smile on her face. as he rose from his seat, extending his arm in a stretch, xia shenyi spoke "i have a little clue about the reason for the energy in your body right after intercourse." "oh? let me hear that..." he said walking close to her. with a smile, xia shenyi playfully leaned forward hugging his neck with her arms "flow your astral energy within me." she spoke nuzzling her nose with his. "my astral energy?" zhao tian gently raised her chin and leaned in, kissing her lips. xia shenyi in turn softly grasped his face and closed her eyes, locking her lips with his. zhao tian''s astral energy flowed from him into her, causing her delicate eyelashes to tremble ever so slightly. with a tender smile, he withdrew from the kiss, his fingers delicately brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "so, can you find anything?" xia shenyi blinked her eyes in shock "i-its just as i thought." she exclaimed, unable to contain her amazement. zhao tian was pleasantly surprised "heh, you are really a genius..." xia shenyi giggled and nodded in excitement "yeah, the thing is- ahhh!" but before she could finish her words, zhao tian swiftly scooped her up in his arms, cradling her above his shoulder "let''s talk while bathing..." xia shenyi gently lifted her hand, tenderly caressing his face while he remained nestled against her. "hm. the energy in your body is actually a pure form of astral energy." "pure form?" zhao tian asked, his fingers still playing with her boobs. xia shenyi''s body whimpered in delight feeling the continuous caress of his fingers on her boobs "yeah, your physique is actually purifying the energy. nnngh~!" "as the astral energy enters your body, your honoured one physique is cleansing and purifying it, making it even richer...haangh~! that''s why the energy that appears from your body is quite different... mmngh~ brat~~~" "hm. interesting." he gently turned her face, taking her lips in a sweet kiss. xia shenyi reciprocated without hesitation, biting on his lips and relishing the soft texture of his lips. as she retracted the kiss, xia shenyi smiled "right?" zhao tian placed a kiss on her shoulder feeling the touch of her skin on his lips "so, what does it have anything to do with me having sex with my sister." "haha!" xia shenyi couldn''t help but burst into laughter, finding zhao tian''s playful actions quite amusing and zhao tian felt the boobs in his hands jiggling as she laughed. with a mischievous smile on his face, he couldn''t resist squeezing them even more, causing xia shenyi to let out an unexpected moan of pleasure mixed with playful protest. "brat... hhngh~!" "hehe!" ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 28: Dual cultivating! chapter 28: dual cultivating! "do you know about yang and yin, brat?" xia shenyi asked turning her head to look him in the eyes. zhao tian frowned "i know a gist of it but not in cultivation terms." xia shenyi rolled her eyes "well let me explain, the yang and yin represent the dualistic nature of existence and the interdependence of opposites." "ahh!" xia shenyi let out a sudden cry of surprise, feeling a twinge of pain and she noticed zhao tian biting down on her shoulder. "explain in an easy way for me to understand..." xia shenyi''s lips twitched and as he withdrew his lips, she saw his teeth print on her shoulder. a sigh escaped her lips "yang and yin are everywhere and they are contradictory. like male and female, sun and moon, hot and cold, darkness and light, day and night..." she slowly turned around in his arms, placing her index finger on his chest "as you are a man, your body mostly has yang energy and i have yin energy." zhao tian frowned hearing this "so, when i fuck my sister... i get her energy?" -_- xia shenyi looked at him dumbfounded at his use of words. a wry smile appeared on her lips "well, when you f-fuc *ahem* have intercourse with your sister and you cu- shot inside her. your pure yang energy flows in her body mixing with her yin energy and it returns back to you increasing your cultivation." "and yes, if my speculation is correct... even your sister will also feel a rise in cultivation." huh? zhao tian raised an eyebrow "no, shenyi... i am sure my sister is not a cultivator till now. i didn''t feel a spark of astral energy from her." xia shenyi shrugged "she is your sibling and there was a seal placed on you. so, we can''t be sure that there is no seal on her." that''s possible! zhao tian thought and he could not sense the seal because it should be more powerful for him to detect. "so only my body can cultivate like this?" xia shenyi thought for a second "yes and no." huh? zhao tian pinched her lips "what''s with that answer?huh?" "haha..." xia shenyi let out a playful giggle seeing him gently tugging on her lips. "only your physique has the power to dual cultivate where both partners receive energy." "there are still some evil dual cultivation methods that exist where they suck out each other''s energy completely... like sucking the life out of them for energy." zhao tian''s eyes narrowed "so if i went around fucking woman, i can cultivate quickly?" h-huh? xia shenyi was completely taken aback but it was not like it was a lie "w-well, if you look at it that way, you can. and as you said, you get more energy during your first sex because of her virgin yin." a short while later, he proceeded to add another finger into her most pussy, skillfully rotating it within xia shenyi''s velvety walls, causing an overwhelming surge of ecstasy to consume her every thought and her mind to go in pleasure. "ahhngggggggg~~...this is too much! your fingers are going too deep..." with each passing moment, the intensity of her pleasure grew, causing her to cry out in a mixture of ecstasy and desperation. her breath quickened, becoming more hurried, as her chest heaved up and down in response to zhao tian''s unyielding assault on her pussy. every touch, every movement, sent her spiraling into a world of pure ecstasy, her moans of pleasure echoing through the hot springs. her mind soared to a euphoric state, bringing her to the brink of orgasm. h-huh? but suddenly she felt the pleasure stop and she blinked her misty eyes open. she locked her gaze with zhao tian, meeting his eyes as he smirked at her playfully. "oh, tian... please i was so close," she pleaded with a hint of frustration in her voice. zhao tian smirked "now can you feel, how hard it is to hold back." xia shenyi hurriedly nodded and fervently kissed his lips "i can. i can. tian... love me a little more... this uncomfortable feeling.. nngh~!" *slip* zhao tian''s mischievous smile widened as he skillfully and yet again inserted two of his fingers into her vagina. xia shenyi, overcome by intense pleasure, couldn''t help but surrender to the overwhelming sensations, causing her to close her eyes in pure bliss. "yeaaanghhh~! i love you, dear.: in the end, she reached her breaking point and couldn''t hold back any longer. "aaaannnnghhh~!" letting out a loud moan of pleasure, her entire body quivered and her back arched in ecstasy. the intensity of her climax caused her love juices to spray onto zhao tian''s hand. "haa... haa..." xia shenyi''s breath came in heavy gasps, her body collapsing into his arms as every ounce of strength drained from her. zhao tian chuckled and stroked her hair gently "it is just my fingers... now imagine the main thing." xia shenyi''s heart raced with excitement and bit her lip in anticipation as she glanced at his huge cock. "brat!" she couldn''t help but playfully scold him with a soft hit to his chest. zhao tian, in response, pulled her into a warm embrace, his laughter reflecting the lightheartedness of the moment. "now, i also want to have sex with you...brat!" zhao tian gazed at her lovingly, his lips curling into a gentle smile as he tenderly ran his fingers through her hair "soon, dear... i will." xia shenyi''s eyes softened and she leaned in kissing his cheek "i know..." ------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! give me golden ticket, ps, gifts, anything rahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Chapter 29: A long drive! chapter 29: a long drive! comfortably seated on the sofa, zhao tian gently ran his fingers through his sister''s soft, lustrous pink hair, playfully intertwining them as she continued sleeping, her head resting gently upon his shoulder. as he sat there, his gaze fell on the tv screen in front of him. "a seal on ying''er..." he muttered again glancing at his sister''s sleeping face. a small sigh escaped his lips and at this time he felt small movements from his right side. he turned his head and looked at the stunning woman with lustrous silver hair, peacefully dozing off against the comfortable support of his right shoulder her face softly illuminated by the delicate glow of the dimly lit room. his eyes softened and he delicately brushed his fingers against her cheek. the gentle touch stirred zhao suyin, causing her long eyelashes to quiver and she opened her silver eyes, her eyes locking with her son''s blue eyes. she softly rubbed her eyes "um.. did i fall asleep?" *yawn* she let out a yawn and asked in a sleepish tone. zhao tian couldn''t contain his amusement at witnessing her clumsiness, causing him to let out a chuckle. zhao suyin then glanced at zhao ying and sighed "we thought of watching a movie late at night as a family but seems like we both fell asleep." she caught a quick glimpse of her son and saw him smiling at her. as she gazed at him with affection, her eyes filled with tenderness "sorry, tian''er..." she softly spoke to him, planting a gentle kiss on his cheek. zhao tian gently shook his head "no, mom.. don''t worry." a warm and tender smile graced zhao suyin''s lips as her gentle hand lovingly tousled his hair, her touch conveying both comfort and affection. "i am going to sleep. when she wakes up, make her sleep too..." her words were filled with a mother''s love and concern. as zhao tian nodded, zhao suyin stood from the sofa and stretched her arms walking towards her room. *tring* at this time he heard a notification sound and he took the mobile reading the notification ''tian, are you awake?'' seeing the message from chi miya, zhao tian replied ''yeah, i am...'' ''cool! are you free tomorrow?'' ''well, yeah...'' ''as we planned can we go for a drive tomorrow?'' zhao tian rolled his eyes, well he didn''t have anything specific to do ''ok!'' chi miya felt her face grow hot and her heart race in her chest. she tightly gripped the hem of her dress, using her hands to keep it from accidentally revealing too much. the area surrounding the villa manor is not densely populated, with very few vehicles passing by, especially as the evening approaches. zhao tian felt relieved to drive courageously. "miya. how do you feel, or should i drive faster?" zhao tian asked faintly, focusing on the steering wheel. chi miya looked at him "accelerate more!" she urged him, her voice tinged with a mix of excitement and challenge. zhao tian couldn''t help but smirk in response "you asked for it!" *vroom *as he pressed his foot down on the accelerator, the car''s engine roared to life, and the speed of the car soared violently. the force was so powerful that it seemed as though the car was soaring through the air, its velocity increasing exponentially with each passing second. the breathtaking sense of acceleration rushed to her face causing chi miya''s heart to race and agitated as she instinctively pressed her lips together tightly. her face blushed a deep shade of red, emitting a captivating aura. with a firm grip on the steering wheel, zhao tian could feel the immense power of the ferrari as its wheels forcefully gripped the road, creating a resounding echo of drifting tires. *screechhh* together, they were pushing the limits of the ferrari, embracing the thrill of extreme speed. chi miya, on the other hand, was experiencing this type of quick speeding for the first time. her adrenaline was pumping, her palms were sweating, and her cheeks and ears were crimsoning. her heart is racing frantically. this type of fresh and exhilarating experience caused her to scream "ahhhhhh!." this sudden burst of excitement not only provided her with a much-needed release from the burdens weighing on her shoulders, but it also ignited a deep affection within her for the thrilling feeling of speed. the car, on the other hand, was moving at a breakneck pace. as a result of the winding nature of the mountain highway, zhao tian''s speed gradually decreased. after all, there are a lot of corners here, and it''s simple to get into an accident if you''re not careful. without wasting any time, zhao tian swiftly unlocked the back glass of the automobile, while simultaneously rolling down the windows on both sides of the car. the wind blew in unexpectedly, causing chi miya''s long hair to become tangled up and she couldn''t help but burst into laughter feeling the cool breeze hitting on her face. after hours of journeying, zhao tian eventually brought the ferrari to a stop upon reaching the top of the mountain. ---------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 30: Not a good drive! chapter 30: not a good drive! at the top of the mountain, there is a small beautiful wooden pavilion where one can sit and enjoy the natural scenery in front of them. *vroom * zhao tian parked the ferrari on the hillside and both of them stepped out of the car. a sense of pure joy enveloped chi miya glancing at the breathtaking view of the setting sun, casting a mesmerizing glow on the distant mountains. "come on!" zhao tian said walking to the pavilion and with a nod, chi miya followed him. "haah!" a soft sigh escaped her lips as she sat on the wooden bench after a quite long journey. as the gentle breeze tousled their hair, they sat there silently looking at nature''s beauty in front of them. chi miya turned her eyes and saw zhao tian''s handsome face enriched by the orange sunlight "tian... thank you, i really needed this after those stressful business meetings. finally, some time to relax." zhao tian gave a small nod and smiled looking at her. zhao tian comfortably leaned back on the bench and opened his lips to speak "i thought of talking about this with you before... chi shui how did she?" chi miya understood what he wanted to know and spoke "while travelling with my mom and dad, she was caught up in an accident... and her legs got heavily injured making it impossible for her to walk anymore. my mom and dad also passed away in that accident." a sigh left her lips "i was doing my university degree at that time. and the burden fell on me... so i quit it and handled the business." zhao tian smiled "and that university girl is now the president of one of the biggest companies in the city." chi miya shook her head with a smile "i am just maintaining what my father left behind." "how humble of you..." "haha..." they light-heartedly chatted for a bit and chi miya felt more at ease around zhao tian, his gentle and playful words had a magnetic effect on her, never failing to captivate her heart and she found herself growing more attracted to him. ... "urghhh!" chi miya growled in pain as the shards of glass mercilessly sliced through her delicate skin, inflicting deep wounds upon her. in an attempt to withstand the pain, chi miya forcefully clenched her teeth, desperately attempting to maintain control over her senses. *thoom* zhao tian kicked the smashed door open and swiftly pulled chi miay outside. *cough* as she came out, she struggled to maintain her balance, her steps becoming unsteady with a severe cough "i-i am sorr-" huh? zhao tian''s senses tingled, alerting him to imminent danger. reacting swiftly, he embraced miya tightly, hurling both of them to the ground in a protective motion. "miya!" *swish* *thud* in the midst of the chaos, a sudden and unexpected gunshot reverberated, sending shockwaves through their surroundings. chi miya was filled with immense shock and her eyes trembled uncontrollably as she witnessed a bullet, accompanied by wisps of smoke, fibbing exactly where she had been standing mere moments ago. w-what the? she felt the presence of death ominously looming over her, as she narrowly evaded the trajectory of the bullet. an assassination attempt? zhao tian narrowed his eyes and looked in a specific direction "sniper?" with his keen eyes, he saw a black-clothed man sitting on top of a rock with a long sniper rifle in his hands. "there are many." zhao tian muttered as he sensed even more black-clothed people surrounding them from all sides. chi miya''s eyes trembled glimpsing at the bullet stuck on the road. t-they are after me? she gritted her teeth in anger "those fuckers!" she clenched her fist. --------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! btw i changed the description pic! dropp gifts!!! Chapter 31: Assassination attempt! chapter 31: assassination attempt! zhao tian stood up on the road, brushing away the dust and small shards of glass from his clothes. a smile appeared on his face as he glanced at the man dashing towards him "that was a surprise. my first time in an assassination." the man was clad from head to toe in pitch-black emanating an aura of killing. his face was hidden by a mask, showing just a pair of fierce eyes and he had a sharp blade. chi miya, who was overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, felt her entire body shake uncontrollably. "miya, get up!" huh? she turned her eyes around and saw the assassin rushing towards them. "tia- *swoosh* as the assassin raised his hand aiming his strike to stab the blade at zhao tian, he swiftly caught the wrist and twisted it. *crack* in a split second, a sharp sound of bone cracking echoed through the air and the assassin''s right arm had been utterly twisted, and contorted in a strange way, rendering the arm unusable. w-what the? the assassin trembled in shock and pain as he gritted his teeth, without wasting a single moment he quickly slid his left hand in to take the next weapon. being highly skilled in their craft, these assassins were not ones to retreat in the face of such excruciating pain. *crack* *twirk* but zhao tian gripping his wrist again twisted the assassin''s hand and skillfully manipulated his hand, swiftly directing the blade towards the assassin''s neck himself, and *scleeschhh* did a precise slash. "arhghhh!" with a sudden, guttural cry, the sharp edge of the blade seamlessly sliced through the assassin''s neck instantly killing him, and *thud* the assassin''s body collapsed on the road. chi miya''s eyes quivered in horror as she saw the lifeless body of the assassin falling onto the road. she slowly raised her head and saw zhao tian standing there with cold eyes "t-tian?" *swoosh* she blinked her eyes and he disappeared from sight. h-h-huh? in a state of panic, she anxiously looked around trying to see him. *woosh* hearing a sound, she turned around only to witness the chilling sight of yet another assassin lunging towards her with a sharp blade. *gik* in that very instant, a wave of terror surged through her, causing every strand of her hair to stand on end, as she helplessly watched the blade inching to her. however, just as despair began to consume her, zhao tian appeared before her and grabbed the assassin''s face in a firm grip. wha- the assassin''s eyes widened in astonishment at zhao tian''s speed as he appeared out of nowhere. *boom* he blasted the assassin''s head on the road with his hand. *splash* *boom* the impact left a huge crack on the road''s surface as the assassin''s head mashed to a paste. chi miya was terrified seeing the bloody pool and crawled back on the road looking at zhao tian, his eyes filled with murderous intent which even scared her to death. this is not the tian she knows... "t-tian?" she again glanced at the huge cracks in the road as if the road was broken and her breath caught in her throat bewildered by the sheer magnitude of the impact. w-what power? zhao tian''s gaze shifted towards the sight of her torn dress, her hair in disarray, and the numerous small slashes marred across her body. with a heavy sigh escaping his lips he extended his hand "let''s go up first..." chi miya gave a nod reaching out her hand and zhao tian tightly clutched her hand as they walked up to the road. reaching the top, chi miya''s chest heaved with both relief and exhilaration. she placed her hands on her chest and she could feel her heart still beating rapidly, as she narrowly escaped death over four times in a single day. "urghh!" a painful growl left her lips feeling the numbing pain all over her body again. feeling so tired, she sat on the road her breath still heavy. her eyes then glanced at an assassin who was rolling on the road in pain his arm and leg distorted in a different way. zhao tian noticed her gaze "he is the sniper. i captured him so we could find who wanted to kill you and why..." the assassin who was writhing in pain heard his words. *huff* *huff* he gasped for air, his breaths coming in quick painful huffs as if he was deciding something, and rolled his tongue biting something lodged between his teeth. huh? zhao tian saw this and facepalmed himself "there goes the last evidence. i should have thought about this." "w-what happened?" chi miya asked seeing his disappointment. zhao tian spoke looking at the lifeless body of the last assassin he captured "he just killed himself before we could torture him. they are assassins they are not afraid of life." chi miya''s blue eyes looked around the dead bodies of the ruthless assassins scattered on the road, a mangled corpse with a shattered skull... another assassin lay with a severed head, the result of a brutal and precise strike. "tch!" she turned her eyes away, unable to bear witness to the grotesque display of blood and gore before her. she took a glimpse at zhao tian standing there "what are you?" (a/n: i am batman!) ---------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 32: To the hospital! chapter 32: to the hospital! "hm? what am i?" zhao tian asked casually, turning his eyes to her. chi mia frowned her eyebrows, "you just killed trained assassins as if it was nothing... stood a fucking sniping bullet and..." her gaze fell on the huge cracks on the road as if the road was split into two "you are saying that any man could do that? and you brought the sniper as a captive... fuck i don''t know where he even was while sniping." zhao tian couldn''t help but burst into laughter upon hearing chi miya''s questions, causing chi miya''s frown to deepen even further. "tell me tian, what is happening here? i know you have great strength and agility...i heard from shui''er but still... this is." an air of confusion and curiosity hung in the atmosphere as chi miya anxiously awaited an explanation from zhao tian. with a smile, zhao tian sat beside her on the road "keeping that aside, do you know why they were trying to kill you? you seem frustrated there." "i can''t keep that aside." she spoke as she moved her body "urghhh!" she again felt the wrenching pain all over her body and zhao tian frowned in concern looking at the slash wounds on her skin. "we need to take you to the hospital first!" upon hearing those words, chi miya''s gaze shifted towards her thrashed ferrari "in that ferrari?" a chuckle left zhao tian''s lips as he stood up "i will carry you there." he said and bent down slowly taking her in his arms. chi miya bit her lip at the stinging pain and slowly moved her hands to gently wrap them around his neck. her cheeks turned soft and red as she laid her head on his warm shoulder. "hospital is an hour away from here. you are going to bring me like this?" a slight smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips "no, we are flying!" chi miya was confused "flyi-aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" she screamed at the top of her lungs as zhao tian dashed into the air. "wwhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaat ttttttttheeeeeeeeee hhhheeelllllll!" chi miya was taken aback, her eyes widening in disbelief, as she observed the ethereal clouds in close proximity, feeling the gentle caress of the wind against her skin. she was at a loss for words, utterly stunned. what the fuck? what the fuck just happened? confusion washed over her, leaving her questioning the reality of the moment. she frantically looked around, her heart pumping in anxiety. zhao tian sensed her grip on him intensify as if her hands were desperately clutching onto any semblance of stability. "don''t panic and stress yourself." chi miya looked down and she was dumbfounded. she was actually flying. "the scenery is beautiful, isn''t it?" as her eyes absorbed the breathtaking surroundings, a whisper reached her ears and she turned her eyes to look at zhao tian who was smiling at her. "now i desperately need answers!" she exclaimed. zhao tian just chuckled and explained to her about the secrets of the world. ... hearing all of that, chi miya blinked her eyes in shock struggling to process it. "t-then there are a lot of people who have superpowers and fly like this in our world?" she stammered, her voice trembling with disbelief. zhao tian rolled his eyes "well, not everyone can fly... you can fly after reaching a certain level but still, an average cultivator is stronger than a human being." chi miya contemplated in her mind hearing the things just zhao tian and she totally believes him because she was fucking flying right now. zhao tian looked at the beauty in his hands as the wind ruffled her hair and her face shone in the dim moonlight "now tell me about the assassins." "nooooooooooo" "haha!" "can i grab them?" "noooooooooo" *chuckle* ... zhao tian wrapped his shirt around her before they entered the hospital as chi miya was quite insecure about her big boobs and her cleavage. inside the hospital room, zhao tian''s face lit up with a smile as he gazed at chi miya while the nurse attentively tended to her injuries, carefully cleaning and bandaging them. the nurse couldn''t help but keep stealing glances at the hot young man in front of him. "ahhh!" chi miya screamed in a little pain as the nurse used extra force on her wound. "u-um, sorry maam..." the nurse quickly apologized and again concentrated on treating chi miya. looking at chi miya, the nurse has to admit that she is beautiful. she again glanced at zhao tian and smiled "is she your girlfriend? you look cute together." chi miya blushed hearing this and didn''t say anything to clear the misunderstanding while zhao tian just chuckled. as the nurse came out of the hospital room, she wondered "only if i was as beautiful as her, i could also get a hot boyfriend like him." zhao tian stood up from his seat "i''ll go and buy clothes for you first... and you need a new bra? what size should i buy?" he asked with a teasing smile. chi miya''s blush deepened as she averted her gaze "buy me the c cup... i want to hide them." she discreetly looked at him "y-you prefer them big or small." "as long as i can hold them in my palm, i guess." "o-oh..." chi miya mused hearing his answer. ... walking out of the hospital, zhao tian took the phone from his pocket and saw it was quite damaged. "i have to buy a new mobile." he dialed a number and as the call connected "oldman!" ------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 33: Dressing her up! chapter 33: dressing her up! with a smile on his face, zhao tian watched as chi miya made her way into the bathroom of the room, carrying a bag filled with clothes to change into. but before entering the bathroom she turned her head "you won''t peek in right?" zhao tian chuckled "you want me to?" "noooooo..." *click* zhao tian shook his head and took the soft drink can he bought to drink. as he continued drinking, he leisurely scrolled through the contents on his mobile phone, taking intermittent sips. after a little while, "t-tian..." zhao tian heard chi miya''s meek voice from the bathroom. "hm? miya?" "c-can you come here for a second..." hearing her words, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "you mean, inside?" "yeah" with the drink in hand, zhao tian strolled over to the bathroom door and proceeded to open it. there he saw chi miya standing there showing her bareback, her lower half covered by a towel, while her breasts appeared to be supported by a bra, albeit with the strings conveniently unhooked. chi miya blushed even more, her face turning a deep shade of pink, as she noticed that zhao tian was looking at her body. she felt a mixture of embarrassment "i-i can''t hook my bra bringing my arms back as it hurts...so" a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips as he walked toward her and pressed the chilling drink can on her bare back. *gik* a jolt of surprise shot through chi miya''s body, causing her to tense up instantly, feeling the sudden coolness on her back "y-you..." she yelled seeing him intentionally teasing her. a chuckle left zhao tian''s lips as he placed the drink aside. with a tender touch, he carefully combed her vibrant blue hair to the front and he could clearly see her cheeks getting red by embarrassment. with a deliberate pace, he reached behind her and took the bra strings, slowly pulling them from the back. "hnngh" a soft whimper escaped chi miya''s lips, her chest constricted by the gentle pressure of the bra. but she hastily closed her mouth as she realized she just let out a moan. did he hear that? she timidly turned her head and saw him teasingly smiling at her "i-i hate you..." "haha!" zhao tian chuckled as he found it amusing her being cute. "trying so hard to hide your boobs." he spoke hooking the bra. *click* chi miya let out a sigh filled with embarrassment, her lips parting as she glanced downwards towards her chest, where her bra was tightly pressing against her breasts. feeling self-conscious, she turned around, meeting zhao tian''s gaze, who also happened to notice the way her bra accentuated her endowed bust. chi miya could feel his penetrating gaze fixated on her ample boobs causing her eyes to quiver in intense emotions. she glanced away and didn''t try to hide them but she felt kinda proud seeing him glimpsing at her boobs. "u-um, tian, can you please help me wear the dress too?" *thud* seeing her leaving the bathroom, a sigh left chi miya''s lips. she walked in front of the mirror and washed her face even though it was painful to move her hands. she slowly took the towel brushing the wetness from her face. she again glimpsed at her beautiful face in the mirror "did i overdid it there? haah, ofcourse he would be weirded out if a woman he met days ago suddenly asked him to grab her breasts..." "or he just doesn''t want to take advantage of me... i also blurted in the heat of the moment." "or maybe i am not attractive enough for him? he even rejected the fei ziyu''s proposal and... haaaah! i am so dumb." this is what overthinking does. ... seeing chi miya coming out of the bathroom, zhao tian walked to her and took her hand, placing a green pill on her palm. chi miya, with a look of confusion on her face, questioned "this is?" "that is a healing pill.. that will quickly heal your injuries." "ohh?" chi miya was amused but remembering something she glanced at the bandages on her arm. understanding her concern, zhao tian spoke "don''t worry, it won''t leave scars." "r-really?" "yeah!" "that''s good." chi miya let out a sigh of relief upon hearing those words, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. after all, every woman desires to exude beauty, and the thought of having scars on her skin is something she fears. "ok then we are leaving. i have called someone." zhao tian spoke and chi miya gave a nod following him out of the room. ... as they walked out of the hospital, zhao tian looked at li jie waiting outside with a car. zhao tian walked towards him with a smile "oldman." li jie furrowed his brows, a deep frown settling on his face "what happened?" zhao tian didn''t explain anything over the phone "i will explain later." --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 34: Oldman鈥檚 home! chapter 34: oldman''s home! "so, where are we going?" li jie asked driving the car as he glimpsed at zhao tian who was sitting beside him on the co-passenger seat. "to your home!" zhao tian said and li jie raised an eyebrow "well, zuiye and yueli also said that they wanted to meet you since its been a while... but." glancing back at chi miya, who was seated in the rear, li jie hesitated. "she will be also coming." zhao tian spoke and li jie inquired "how did she got those injuries." "i will explain later oldman." ... li jie drove the car to his mansion "you guys go first. i''ll come after parking the car." zhao tian and chi miya got out of the car walking towards the villa. chi miya took a quick glance at zhao tian, her eyebrows furrowing slightly in doubt "isn''t he the president of your university?" zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, he is..." opening the grand door both of them entered the house. *tap* hearing footsteps, a beautiful milf with long black hair and purple eyes walked near the door "father?" however, upon catching sight of the handsome young man, she was surprised a beautiful smile instantly spreading across her lips "tian!" she exclaimed in shock. zhao tian''s face broke into a gentle smile "aunt zuiye." ning zuiye quickly walked near him and tightly hugged him "it''s been a while dear." zhao tian hugged her back "yeah, aunt." ning zuiye''s eyes glanced at the blue-haired woman beside him. she raised an eyebrow and whispered in his ear "tian, you brought your girlfriend?" "tian?! brother tian is here" zhao tian heard a beautiful scream across the house *tap* *tap* hurried footsteps were heard across the hall. zhao tian sat opposite him leaning back comfortably on the couch "i will tell from the start..." upon hearing everything, li jie''s face contorted into a frown "you killed all of them, tian? unbelievable." a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips rumble and the room trembled for a moment. *woosh* li jie''s eyes widened in astonishment as he beheld the mesmerizing blue aura enveloping zhao tian. *gasp* a gasp escaped his lips, betraying his disbelief as he uttered in a trembling voice, "a-are you truly a cultivator?" a wry smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips "just recently." li jie came out of his shock and squinted his eyes "you kept it a secret from me till now." "believe me oldman, i became a cultivator just weeks ago. you remember the time i asked you about cultivators and stuff..." li jie let out a prolonged sigh, his mind consumed with thoughts as he tried to process the overwhelming shock that had just hit him. "well, that was a shock. so you want my help to clear this incident." zhao tian gave a nod "i know the government is sensitive in matters regarding these cultivators. and seeing the corpses and the dent on the road... they would guess it is a cultivator." "and that thrashed ferrari is registered in the name of chi miya and if they somehow found out about me through her, many eyes would pry on me. i want to avoid that." it is okay if he is alone, but he has loved ones with him whom he doesn''t wanna get hurt. li jie reclined on the comfortable couch, allowing his mind to wander as he pondered the situation at hand. deep in thought, he contemplated the potential solutions that lay before him. "i still have friends within the military and government and since it is a mountain highway that is rarely used... we can somehow cover it up." "and as long as we remove the number plate they can''t find out about the ferrari... haah i''ll try my best." zhao tian smiled "i know i can rely on you oldman!" li jie chuckled dryly "you rascal!" -------------------------------- Chapter 35: The Dinner table! chapter 35: the dinner table! the old woman who was lying on the bed laughed "no way, tian." zhao tian sitting on a chair spoke "no, i am actually serious, this old man tried to woo an old woman by setting her granddaughter as the teacher in the university." wtf? li jie was dumbfounded and he looked at his wife glaring at her. feeling the need to diffuse the tension "um, he is just joking you know?" the old woman narrowed her eyes "hoh, then why did you give her granddaughter the teacher post in our university?" no?v(el)b\\jnn li jie panicked "you know haoran, right? my friend? she is his wife... her granddaughter was really in a pinch so i gave her a job in university?" the old woman squinted her eyes "that''s not very convincing..." li jie looked at her stupefied -_- what? zhao tian just chuckled in his mind seeing the old man getting yelled. at this time, the door opened as ning zuiye entered the room "dinner is ready, tian, dad. mom, i will bring your dinner here." the old woman shook her head "no food for jie today, he is trying to cheat on me." h-huh? ning zuiye was startled and looked at her father her eyes widening in surprise "at this age?" li jie was taken aback by the disgusted gaze of his daughter on him "n-no, that is a lie. zuiye." he tried to speak. "jie, shut up. no food for you today." zhao tian stood up from his seat and walked to ning zuiye casually wrapping his hand around her shoulder "what is for dinner, aunt zuiye?" ning zuiye smiled and leaned on him softly pinching his cheek "you favorite dear, come let''s go." thud as they exited the room, li jie slowly stood up from his seat moving closer to the door. "huh? where are you going?" he heard his wife''s voice. "um, restroom?" "you can shit here." wtf? "i mean sit." zhao tian and ning zuiye made their way down the stairs at a leisurely pace and ning zuiye could feel zhao tian''s warm hand resting gently on her shoulders, providing a sense of comfort "why are you making father receive punishments." "huh, why are you blaming me? aunt." "i know, you brat must have said something." zhao tian just chuckled "ahh!" ning zuiye''s leg suddenly slipped because of the misplaced footing on the next stair but before she could lose her balance and fall zhao tian lowered his hand quickly grabbing her waist. "you ok? aunt." ning zuiye gave a nod clutching to his arm "yeah, tian. sigh seems like my old age is catching up to me." hearing this, ning yueli rolled her eyes "hm... yeah, as long as brother tian is okay we both can marry him, right?" marrying him? chi miya felt a rush of emotions, unsure of how to respond. a part of her was flustered and wanted to speak up, but there was also a strange reluctance within her. it was as if she secretly didn''t mind the misunderstanding lingering, perhaps hoping for a different outcome. she discreetly glanced at zhao tian her heart palpating anxiously, expecting his response. w-what will he say? clear the misunderstanding? zhao tian eating his food shook his head "no, miya is actually a good friend of mine." chi miya, taken aback by his response, couldn''t help but feel a pang of disappointment. i-i got friend-zoned? a slight sigh escaped her lips. ning zuiye looked at chi miya''s facial expression darkening into a somber expression, ''seems like she is heartbroken.'' zhao tian also saw her face and couldn''t help but chuckle in his mind. ning zuiye also noticed zhao tian enjoying teasing chi miya. she smiled wryly and pointed her spoon at him "tian, it is bad to tease a woman and break her heart you know?" with a smile, zhao tian winked his eye at her and ning zuiye couldn''t help but giggle in amusement "you mischievous brat." she teased affectionately. ning yueli spoke, "then if she is not your girlfriend, i can marry brother tian." ning zuiye spoke with a shake of her head "we can see that in the future, now eat." ning yueli sulked her lips "i am just appointing myself as his fiancee, brother tain is handsome i am worried some other woman will take him away." the exchange of playful banter continued, while chi miya couldn''t help but feel a sense of sadness since she had indirectly been rejected. just stop overthinking, woman. ring at this time, zhao tian''s mobile rang and he took the mobile from his pocket. chi miya slowly munching her food looked at his broken phone and her eyes widened cough the food choked on her throat and she coughed. b-babe? who is the babe? zhao tian was surprised and helped her drink the water "miya?" chi miya raised her hand reassuring "i am okay..." before the ring could finish, zhao tian attended the call and zhao ying spoke from that side ''tian''er, it is time for dinner. where are you?'' "i am at the old man''s place now. i''ll be late." ''oh, okay then... come quick babe~~'' "yeah." click chi miya''s eyes quivered in surprise. ''does he have a girlfriend?'' as i said, stop fucking overthinking!! by the way, it was zhao ying who changed her contact name on zhao tian''s phone. -----------------------------------.. um, i have added characters below... in fandom you can see on mobile. there it looks cooler lol. i hope you guys liked this chapter! give me giftsssss! Chapter 36: The culprit! chapter 36: the culprit! *vroom* a lamborgini is smoothly screeching its tires across the night roads. zhao tian turned the steering wheel and called chi miya who was seated beside him "miya!" but chi miya remained unresponsive, her gaze fixated on the roads ahead, lost within the depths of her own thoughts. huh? but when she felt a pinch in her cheek, she snapped out of her thoughts and looked at zhao tian "tian?" zhao tian asked, "do you have any suspect who would try to kill you?" a discontented sigh left chi miya''s lips as she replied "no, i don''t know who would do such a thing to our family." zhao tian squinted his eyes "well, i have a suspect in mind." hm? chi miya, curious and intrigued, raised an eyebrow "who is that?" "it''s so obvious, your uncle." h-huh? chi miya frowned in disbelief "tian... our uncle is my father''s younger brother. he has helped a lot in our company over the past fe-" zhao tian interrupted her yapping "he has connections with cultivators and seems quite shady. i will just check on him, if he is not the culprit then it''s good, but i am pretty sure he is the one." chi miya squinted her eyes hearing this. she didn''t know that her uncle had connections with cultivators. "i''ll drop you at your home and place a barrier to prevent anyone with killing intent to enter." barriers? chi miya was amused hearing this "o-oh, ok..." ... as chi miya exited the car, she turned to face zhao tian, lowering her head in a respectful bow. "thank you so much, tian. you really saved my life and i don''t know how i am gonna repay for this." zhao tian let out a chuckle "why are you being serious? don''t fret it." hearing this, chi miya''s eyes turned tender, and she gave a soft nod. "en." zhao tian also placed a transparent barrier around the house. *vroom* as chi miya gazed at the lamborghini driving away from the villa, a deep sense of disappointment washed over her. she lifted her head to catch a glimpse of the moon and closed her eyes, trying to find solace in the peaceful night. "he has a fucking girlfriend!!" she screamed letting out her frustration. chi jin gave a nod looking at the man "i''ll appoint you as my bodyguard and will bring you to company tomorrow." the man frowned his eyebrows in displeasure "don''t talk to me as if you are my boss, you human." huh? chi jin was taken aback. the man continued "just killing a woman. i will do it easily tomorrow." seeing him acting arrogantly, chi jin just sighed in his heart. he couldn''t say anything back because the man is a cultivator "um, okay!" at this time, the oldman remembered something and asked "even if she is dead, are you sure you can take over the company completely." chi jin smirked "among the shareholders, there are people who allied with me embezzling the company''s money, and after she is dead, when it comes down to voting for the next president i will have many votes and i am her uncle so..." the oldman gave a small nod and after a bit of talking chi jin stood up "then, i am leaving master ye." he spoke with a bow and left the room. after he left, the oldman glanced at his disciple "luo bo, you know how important this deal is for our sect. so tomorrow your work should be flawless." luo bo bowed "yes, master." the oldman gave a nod and stood up "i am going back to our sect. finish the mission and come later." ... zhao tian leisurely enjoyed his tea while eavesdropping from the other room and overhearing the conversation between chi jin and the old man. outside, zhao tian''s hotel room a waitress stood with a serving cart. she again examined her hair "yeah, it''s good... hehe. he is really handsome i wonder if i can get his number." a smile appeared on her lips and opened the door as she entered pushing the serving cart into the room. "mister, do you need something to eat?" zhao tian stood up from the sofa "you came at the right time." he placed the teacup on the cart and handed over the room key to her. "here is the key. cancel my reservation for this night?" he said coming out of the room. ©c(o_o )? huh? the waitress stood there dumbfounded like a statue. he left like that? -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 37: No plan? chapter 37: no plan? chi miya stood in front of the full-length mirror, butt naked as she examined every curve on her body. she turned back to get a better view and saw her ample thighs and ass. "what is it i am lacking?" she muttered under her breath and looked down at her boobs. "as long as his palms can hold?" she slowly raised her hands and grabbed her boobs feeling the softness "it is big so of course it would feel good for him to grab!" "maybe i should buy a bra for my size and wear it around him. with that, he may get interested in me..." then she rotated her arms "hmm... the pain has decreased a lot. the pill is super good." then she looked at her ass "he also saw my ass right? even though i wore underwear." *ring* the sound of the phone ringing pierced the silence around her and a small sigh left her lips "glad i didn''t bring the phone with me during the drive." she walked to the bed and saw it was zhao tian, she hurriedly picked up the call "tian?" she sat on the edge of the bed holding the phone close to her ear. "miya... as i thought it is your uncle who has planned to kill you." she heard his voice from the phone and her eyes widened in shock "w-what? uncle... he." "yeah, and there are many other shareholders who are allied with him and till now they have embezzled a lot of money from the company behind your back." chi miya was taken aback, startled by hearing the information. but then she realized something and her eyes trembled "if my uncle is the one who wanted to kill me, then the one who killed my f-father is..." "yeah, it seems like it should be your uncle''s doing too." chi miya clutched her forehead in dread as she digested the information. the uncle whom she trusted for years was actually the one who killed her parents. the realization left her feeling lost and betrayed, struggling to come to terms with the harsh truth of his betrayal. "i really didn''t expect this..." chi miya spoke with a deep sigh. zhao tian spoke, "well, they are planning to kill you tomorrow with a cultivator." "k-kill me with a cultivator?" chi miya asked in shock. "yeah, don''t worry...i''ll be there tomorrow, and for the rest, i will explain in the morning tomorrow." "um, okay." after speaking for a while, zhao tian canceled the call and floating in the air he glanced at the mansion in front of him "let''s see if i can get something useful." *thud* chi miya fell back on her bed naked, her boobs jiggling, as the mobile slipped from her hands. "tian..." a soft sigh escaped her lips as she remembered the embarrassing situation in the bathroom her mind flooding with the face of zhao tian. a blush crept over her cheeks remembering her own bold words "if only he had grabbed my breasts there..." she raised her hands softly groping her own boobs. "hnngh~!" she let out a soft, kitten-like moan as she gently fondled her breasts, imagining how he would have handled them, fondling them just like she was doing. "he would have grabbed them like this haangh~ squeezing them... haangh tian~~~" "and by the way, i have arranged for a meeting with all the shareholders... so how about we call the police and catch them all at once?" ... as zhao tian and chi miya entered the company, everyone greeted her. however, the sight of the strikingly handsome young man by chi miya''s side caught everyone''s attention and sparked whispers among the staff. "did she finally get a boyfriend?" "our president is committed?" as they strolled closer to her workplace, two gentlemen approached them from the opposite direction. chi jin spoke with a smile on his face "good morning, miya." chi miya smiled back "good morning, uncle." she responded as she glanced at the man standing beside chi jin. noticing her gaze chi jin replied, "he is actually a friend of mine who also owns a company, he just came to visit our company and me." "hm.." chi miya gave a nod and chi jin asked "miya, why did you call for a sudden meeting today?" a sigh left chi miya''s lips "uncle, someone actually tried to kill me yesterday..." she spoke. chi jin was startled "s-someone tried to kill you?" he asked in shock "who would try to kill you?" chi miya shook her head "i don''t know uncle... fortunately, tian was with me and he saved me. if not i would have been dead right now." chi jin glanced over at zhao tian and a small smile formed on his face "i remember seeing you young man. thank you for saving miya." zhao tian gave a slight nod. chi miya spoke "yeah and there are also some things i wanna discuss that''s why i called for a meeting." chi jin smiled "oh, i see... let''s see later in the meeting. and be careful... while going outside." chi jin and luo bo walked away from them. a frown appeared on chi jin''s face and he glimpsed at luo bo whispering "is he a..." luo bo shook his head "no..." huh? "then how could he?" chi miya clicked her tongue in disgust "tch! how can he talk and smile when he killed his own brother and now trying to kill his niece." "tian, the man beside him..." "a cultivator!" ----------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 38: The Culprit was caught! chapter 38: the culprit was caught! the novel''s cover got removed for being explicit and now i can''t update it. i can update after 3 days... i am so sad. ¨C----------------- chi miya''s workplace- chi miya urged zhao tian "the plans are already set. come on, let''s go tian. it is already time..." zhao tian shook his head lying on the sofa "nah, wait a little..." "give them tea and something to eat in the meantime." h-huh? chi miya looked at him blankly "what are you doing?" zhao tian rolled his eyes "i am taking a little rest." chi miya walked over to him shaking his body "tian, get up..." "just let me rest for a while." chi miya''s lips twitched seeing him being so casual. "maam!" chi miya''s pa walked into the room "the meeting is ready and the share holders are already there." chi miya glanced at zhao tian smiling at her. a sigh left her lips "do as i say." ... in the conference room, around the large table, many men in suits are discussing. "why the sudden meeting?" "i don''t know..." "mr.jin, do you know why this meeting is?" chi jin let out a sigh "miya will come and say it herself." "by the way, mr.jin, who is it beside you?" a man asked looking at luo bo sitting next to chi jin. "he is my friend, soon he will also become an integral part of our company. so i brought him for this meeting." all of them nodded in agreement without any hesitation or doubt. chi jin holds a highly esteemed position within the company and he also happens to be the president''s uncle. as a result, they are all too afraid to challenge or speak up against him. at this time, a waitress entered inside pushing a serving cart with tea cups and a kettle. following closely behind her was chi miya''s personal assistant, a warm smile lighting up her face as she delivered the news, "due to unforeseen circumstances, ma''am will be unavoidably delayed for the meeting. please enjoy some tea while you wait." the shareholders frowned hearing this "she called us for a meeting and she is late?" the pa gave a slight nod "maam got up with some things right now. so please be patient." ... after a while, zhao tian and chi miya entered the conference room and everyone stood up seeing her. "president!" chi miya gave a nod and sat on her seat and zhao tian took a seat next to her. the arrival of the newcomer piqued the curiosity of everyone present, resulting in all eyes being locked on him. after a brief moment of intrigue, they all again sat in their seats. he slowly turned his eyes and saw chi miya looking at him coldly. ''shit! miya''s mad... does she already know? fuck!'' dread and despair washed over him, his mind processing to get out of the situation. one of them stood up "what is this chi jin? how can you do this to our president?" the shareholders who were allied with chi jin also began to act "c-chi jin, i never knew you were this kind of person." "yeah, madam chi... arrest him and send him to prison." "we shouldn''t have such people in our company." chi jin glanced at the people who were opposingly voicing against him ''you fuckers are betraying me now?'' chi jin retorted back looking at zhao tian "t-this voice note is not real, it is fake. it must be ai shit or something... boy, do you know who you are playing with?" he said glaring at zhao tian. luo bo who was looking at the drama clicked his tongue disappointed. frustrated he abruptly stood up from his seat "i am tired of this playing chi jin. let''s kill her here and now." he narrowed his eyes and focused on chi miya before charging towards her in a flash. with a confident smirk, he closed the distance between them and prepared to strike ''i don''t even need to use my cultivation technique.'' as his fist neared her face, he could already sense victory within his grasp. h-huh? confusion filled his mind as he observed zhao tian rising from his chair with a smile as he was waiting for this. just as he was about to strike chi miya with his fist, *swoosh* zhao tian swiftly intervened, firmly clutching luo bo''s head and forcefully slamming it onto the table. with a resounding *boom* luo bo''s body was violently blasted onto the table, the impact shattering it into two pieces. "arghh!!" the excruciating pain caused him to let out a guttural scream as his face slammed into the hard floor below. *creek* *thud* the people sitting around the table abruptly stood up from their seats in fear as the table broke. w-what just happened? confusion and fear filled the room as they tried to comprehend what had just occurred. they saw chi jin''s friend jumping at chi miya but in the next instant, he was blasted onto the floor. every single person in the room shifted their gaze towards zhao tian, their eyes wide with a mix of trepidation and anxiety and they instinctively gulped their saliva, feeling their heartbeats accelerate in a state of panic and fear. *cough* *cough* luo bo coughed blood as he writhed in agony. the excruciating sensation seemed to permeate every inch of his body, leaving him feeling utterly helpless. "urghhhhh!" chi jin took a step back in terror as he saw luo bo squirming and screaming under zhao tian''s feet. h-how could this ordinary man overpower a powerful cultivator like luo bo? zhao tian smirked as he pressed his foot down on luo bo''s head, all while casting a disdainful glance at the horrified chi jin "even now you are trying to kill miya, huh..." "arggggghhhhhh!!" but the guttural cry and screaming noises of luo bo were heard across the room as zhao tian stomped his foot on his head, crushing his head against the floor. "you are annoying!" zhao tian spoke with a swift kick to luo bo''s face. *thooom* the force of the blow sent luo bo flying across the room, where he collided with the wall and crumpled to the ground, rendered unconscious by the impact. --------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 39: Case closed! chapter 39: case closed! the shareholders who were with chi jin, their fear grew stronger as they witnessed zhao tian brutally thrashing chi jin''s friend. in light of this alarming situation, their primary concern shifted to ensuring their own well-being, prompting them to take immediate action. one of them approached chi jin and forcefully grabbed his collar, expressing his outrage "how dare you try to kill our president... you bastard." "you have been with us for many years and now you have betrayed us!" "can''t believe you did such a thing! chi jin!" one of them yelled and punched at chi jin. chi jin glared at the man who punched him "don''t act! aren''t yo-" "shut up! don''t speak!" the man again punched chi jin keeping his mouth shut. *creek* *thud* at this time, the door suddenly swung open, and members of the police force swiftly made their way inside. "get away from him." seeing the police, the shareholders were surprised. ''how did they come here quick? was this their plan all along?'' the men backed away from chi jin as the police swiftly apprehended him. "let me go! do you know who i am? urghh! i will talk to your officials...." as they forcefully dragged him out of the room. when the police approached the unconscious luo bo, zhao tian spoke "i''ll take care of him. you can leave." um... the policemen looked at each other and nodded "ok, then!" after the police left, another silence engulfed the room. the shareholders collectively released a sigh of relief, their nerves still tingling from the chaotic situation that just happened. "tch! i am so disappointed in chi jin..." "yeah, i am so ashamed to say that i am friends with him." chi miya eyed her pa and she walked to the room opening the door. as the door opened, even more policemen quickly dashed inside. they were already informed who the culprits were. some of the shareholders were persistent and struggled "n-no, take your hands off me... i am a rich man, you know?" after a prolonged period of difficulty and resistance, the police officials successfully removed the perpetrators from the conference room. following this, a police officer approached zhao tian and chi miya. "madam chi, after investigating we will give you a clear report, additionally, we will follow through on your request to look into the potential involvement of any other employees in the embezzlement scheme." chi miya gave a nod "thank you, mr.bai." the policeman nodded and walked out of the room. chi miya glanced at the few shareholders who remained loyal to the company. out of the group, one individual took a step forward "seems like there are many people among the shareholders who were in this embezzlement." chi miya gave a nod "yeah, even i was surprised..." then the man glanced at zhao tian "your partner is really great as he saved your life and also caught the culprits." chi miya glimpsed at zhao tian and nodded. the man spoke, "then we will take our leave, president... call us if you need something." chi miya gave a nod and one by one they left the conference room. "miya, you go and handle the things with the police. i''ll be back after a while." zhao tian said walking towards luo bo. seeing this, chi miya responded with a nod and walked out of the room followed by her pa. zhao tian gazed down at the motionless body of luo bo and delivered a swift kick to his face "oi, get up!" cough with a sudden cough, luo bo stirred and slowly opened his eyes, struggling to regain consciousness. zhao tian firmly grasped the man''s collar and hoisted him off the ground "i have some things to talk about with you." he spoke narrowing his eyes. *woosh* ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 40: A little info! chapter 40: a little info! floating in the air near the clouds, zhao tian squinted his eyes grabbing luo bo''s neck in his grasp. "h-huh? huhhh??!!!" luo bo let out a shrill cry of disbelief, his voice quivering with fear as he desperately shook his legs and looked down, his eyes trembling in dread sending a shiver of terror down his spine. he is so fucking high in the air. as he lifted his gaze to meet the icy stare of zhao tian, his lips quivered in utter shock "y-your cultivation is above heaven astral stage?" he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. only the people in the heaven astral stage and above can fly. luo bo''s heart sank, he never knew there was a powerhouse residing with the normal humans. aren''t all the powerful people residing in the zhenzhu? "tell me why you are after the chi company allying with chi jin?" zhao tian asked in an indifferent tone. "haah!" luo bo, still catching his breath, exhaled heavily in response, his heart still gripped by a lingering sense of fear. "if you don''t answer, i''ll kill you." zhao tian said tightening his grip on luo bo''s neck. "urghh!" luo bo squirmed in pain feeling the tight grip "y-you are gonna kill me even if i say, right?" zhao tian nodded as it was obvious "of course. i am not foolish enough to let my enemies go." luo bo knows the cultivation world better, weaker ones always get trampled under the stronger ones. "haha!" luo bo laughed mockingly "then i won''t say anything about my sect. i am gonna die anyways." a small smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips "really?" seeing his smile, luo bo frowned "what are you smiling about?" zhao tian spoke still keeping a faint smile "if you tell the truth, i will kill you instantly, a peaceful death. if you didn''t... i''ll torture you every day by slowly ripping off your fingers, then your limbs, and then... i''ll use high-level healing pills to regenerate your limbs and i''ll do the same again." h-h-huh? luo bo''s body petrified in shock just hearing about the torture from zhao tian''s mouth and seeing his serious eyes luo bo was terrified. h-he is not joking! so he decided to tell the truth "w-we are an evil sect, who kills peoples and are not under the recognition or allied with the world government." "and we currently ran out of money in our sect and we don''t have good relationships with any great families in the world. meanwhile, many prominent sects in zhenzhu have connections with great families providing them protection." "s-so we can''t target those great families, so we narrowed our target to companies like chi company and we allied with chi jin for the shares in the company. with that much money, our sect can live for many years." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "so your sect is within the zhenzhu?" huh? luo bo was confused "what are you talking about, those sects will kill us if they see us evil sects... we are hiding on the outskirts of zhenzhu." "is that so?" zhao tian''s words slipped out in a barely audible whisper, leaving luo bo utterly bewildered. zhao tian is a cultivator above heaven astral stage and he doesn''t know about this basic stuff? "what do you know about this zhenzhu?" zhao tian asked curiously, wanting to know more. "why are you aski-urrghhhh" he grunted in pain as zhao tian clutched even tighter. "just answer my question." a cold voice left zhao tian''s lips. "y-yes, yes..." luo bo, writhing in agony, vigorously nodded his head as he spoke. "z-zhenzhu is ruled by the royal family with some major sects directly under them and many minor sects." "a-as a disciple of the elder in our sect, we are not taught much about the zhenzhu and what lies inside it. this is all i know." zhao tian narrowed his eyes and luo bo felt his body being pressured. "arghhh!!! w-why?" "is that all you know?" after he left, she fell on the table "urgh! this sucks!" a frustrated whisper escaped her lips. who is his girlfriend? is she prettier than me? maybe younger than me? big breasts than me? haah! the thoughts swirled in her head, leaving her feeling disheartened and insecure. ... when zhao tian came downstairs, his eyes fell upon the scene of police officers herding the shareholders into waiting police cars. however, amidst the chaos, a familiar face caught his attention, causing a smile to slowly spread across his lips. he approached the woman in the midst of the bustling crowd, reaching out to gently grasp her hand and effectively removing her from the chaotic scene that was swarmed with police officers. zhao tian smiled looking at the surprised woman in front of him, "long time no see..." his eyes glanced at the badge on her chest, "cai? is that your last name?" "you handsome guy!" the woman exclaimed looking at zhao tian and her eyes shifted downwards, noticing that zhao tian was still gripping her hand. "let me go or i''ll push you into prison for sexual harassment," she spoke narrowing her eyes. zhao tian playfully taunted, releasing his grip on her hand and smoothly wrapping his arm around her waist. "you will do that?" he quipped, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "i still have a kiss i have to give you." gently lifting her chin with his finger. "n-no!" that woman shook her head pushing away his hand from his chin "you first teased me, but now you are retorting when i tease you back?" zhao tian asked with a chuckle. the woman sighed "i am sorry for teasing you. i thought you were a serious person and you would just brush it off. who knows you were a bastard." "bastard?" zhao tian pinched her lips with his fingers "it''s not nice to call someone like that? seems like i have to punish these lips." "hnngh!" the woman let out a frustrated groan as she attempted to break away from zhao tian''s grasp on her lips, but he continued to playfully tease her, refusing to let her escape. "miss cai!" at this time, another policewoman came looking for her friend, and when she saw her friend being hugged by a handsome man and him pinching her lips, caught the policewoman completely off guard. the female police officer quickly averted her eyes and sheepishly apologized "i-i am sorry for interrupting your kiss." the woman pulled back from zhao tian''s embrace and walked near to the policewoman. the policewoman asked "miss cai, i didn''t know you had such a hot boyfriend.. he even came to see you in between your work." the woman turned her head to look at zhao tian and saw him teasingly smiling at her. seeing this, her lips twitched "bastard!" zhao tian''s smile disappeared as a frown appeared on his face "it''s quite weird." he muttered, his gaze fixed on the woman he had playfully teased just moments before. "well, i''ll just go and see ying''er!" ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! shower gifts! Chapter 41: The Auction! chapter 41: the auction! zhao tian''s room- sitting on zhao tian''s lap zhao ying planted a soft kiss on his cheek as her hands gently enveloped his neck. "tian''er..." in a soft, barely audible whisper, she uttered his name, showering his face with a cascade of affectionate kisses. zhao tian let out a light laugh as he affectionately patted her head, all the while casually scrolling through the contents on his mobile held in his right hand. hm? suddenly a frown appeared on his face seeing the message from li jie. information about an auction? seeing that it was from li jie, he asked ''oldman, what about this auction?'' he quickly received a reply ''tian, even though it looks like a normal auction, they actually sell cultivation-related stuff in the name of antiques. you said you want to know more about other cultivators, right?'' ''then just take place in this auction, and you may get the chance to see people from sects or even from zhenzhu.'' zhao tian''s frown deepened ''and it is tomorrow.'' meanwhile, zhao ying completely engrossed in him, ran her tongue along his neck, savoring the taste of his skin, and slowly pulled down his t-shirt to plant kisses on his collarbone. her focus was solely on him, lost in the moment of intimacy and desire. zhao ying slowly lifted her gaze and saw his lips. the urge to kiss and bite his lips overwhelmed her, she moved her face bringing it close to him, and kissed his lips catching him off guard. zhao tian turned his attention to her and gently reciprocated the kiss. his hand which was patting her hand slid down gently holding her neck as he deepened the kiss. zhao ying tightened her hold around his neck, her fingers seeking solace in the warmth of his embrace. their tongues intertwined in a passionate dance, their connection intensifying with each fervent movement, savoring the intoxicating and intimate taste of their saliva. shortly after, zhao ying broke the kiss, a trail of saliva still linking their mouths. "haah!" she let out a breath and quickly removed her own top "tian''er." zhao tian set his phone down and gently reached out to touch the alluring boobs swaying enticingly in front of his eyes. "horny?" "hnngh~!" zhao ying let out a soft moan of pleasure as she closed her eyes, savoring the sensation of his gentle touch on her boobs. his caresses were tender and filled with desire, sending shivers of pleasure down her spine. as zhao tian lowered his hand, he gently lifted her ass, causing her to gracefully kneel atop him. the woman''s boobs were tantalizingly close to his mouth, and zhao tian captivated by the seductive allure of her rosy nipple, opened his lips softly nibbling it. through the large glass in front of them, they can see the auction that was about to start in a few minutes. chi miya glanced at zhao tian "is this your first time in an auction?" zhao tian gave a nod "what about you?" chi miya smiled "i have been here a couple of times and i have bought some things." chi miya spoke looking at him in the corner of her eyes "thank you for accompanying me because i called you tian." zhao tian just showed a smile "well, i also had reasons to come here." "reasons?" chi miya asked confused. zhao tian placed a noise barrier and spoke "in this auction, there will be also many cultivation stuff auctioned in disguise of normal stuff, so i came here." "h-huh?'' chi miya was taken aback hearing this but then she realized something "now that i remember it, i have seen people going crazy and spending millions of dollars over some books and even pill bottles. is that?" "yeah!" zhao tian nodded his head. chi miya let out a sigh "i just thought they were too rich and were flexing their money in front of others... but seems like they are competing for valuable stuff." with a chuckle, he leaned back softly on the sofa his eyes scanning around the area. oh! he was surprised as he sensed a lot of cultivators not only in the vip rooms but even at the tables in front of the podium. but they were all not strong, but at this time, his eyes caught a strong presence from one of the vip rooms and he frowned ''1st level heaven astral stage... weaker than me but still someone in heaven astral stage.'' he scanned through the room and saw a middle-aged man briskly sitting with a cold stare. beside him, another man is sitting, who is a normal human but seems fucking rich. ''seems like a big shot and someone from the sect that protects the big shot''s family. hmm...'' his thoughts were interrupted by chi miya "tian, the auction is about to start." zhao tian turned his attention to the podium and saw a glamorous woman walking up to the stage. the auctioneer spoke her voice calm and collected "ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience, the auction is about to start." "our first item in today''s auction is this antique lamp." the woman gracefully presented an old lamp. "the starting price is a thousand dollars." "thousand two hundred!" "two thousand!" ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 42: One billion?! chapter 42: one billion?! as the auction progressed, a vast array of items were showcased for bidding, yet none of them managed to capture the attention of zhao tian. he remained seated in silence, showing no signs of excitement or interest. chi miya also glanced at him being uninterested in anything. after some time had passed, another object made its way to the front of the room, immediately capturing zhao tian''s interest. he arched an eyebrow in curiosity and stood up from the sofa to get a closer look at the glass sphere containing a swirling white mist inside it. ''this is the affinity orb shenyi talked about?'' chi miya was surprised that zhao tian stood up, she also rose from her seat "tian, is that thing important?" she asked looking at the orb. the auctioneer spoke, "next up our item is, a mysterious glass orb with white mist inside it giving it an aesthetic appeal." zhao tian looked at it dumbfounded, they are auctioning it as a decorative item? the woman continued "the initial price is one million dollars." the crowd of onlookers reacted with disbelief and skepticism about the value of the orb. "one million for that glass orb?" but the cultivators who understood the significance of the item started their bid"two million!" "three million." "four million." "six million." "ten million!" a voice was heard from a vip room and it was none other than zhao tian. chi miya was surprised to see zhao tian bidding for the item. "t-tian, are you interested in this item? you need this?" chi miya asked hastily and zhao tian gave a nod "i need it no matter what." a smile appeared on chi miya''s face "tian, don''t hesitate to bid higher if you desire. i can give you my money." zhao tian was interested in an item for the first item and chi miya wanted to buy it for him no matter what the cost. she is well aware that zhao tian is not particularly wealthy, and she understands that he may not be able to bid on the item. "tian, don''t worry... i brought my cards." she would go to great lengths, even considering selling her own company, if it meant that zhao tian could get the item. zhao tian smiled "are you sure?" chi miya gave a firm nod "damn sure." "twenty million!" zhao tian heard a voice from another vip room. a smirk appeared on zhao tian''s lips "fifty million!" wha- chi miya was startled to hear this, he could have said twenty-five million why did he drag it to fifty million? "it''s ok, right?" zhao tian asked with a playful smile. and seeing his smile, chi miya shook her head wryly "yeah, you are wasting it as water when it is not your money, huh? well, i don''t mind." "seventy million!" "hundred million!" seeing this, zhao tian''s eyes softened "i''ll pay back the money." chi miya shook her head "no, don''t worry about it. this is the least i could do for the help you did for me." at this time, the auctioneer spoke as the next item up for bidding was presented to the eager crowd. "this is a pair of exquisitely crafted swords made from the finest and rarest materials. the starting bid is a million dollars!" zhao tian smiled looking at the swords that were shining "middle tier earth grade weapon." hearing him speak, chi mia was a little curious "tian, you want this too?" zhao tian shook his head "nah, on weapons... no. but let''s see how much it will bid for." in the vip room, the middle-aged man stood up in surprise looking through the grade of the weapon. he looked at the man beside him "han, you need to buy this no matter what!" "master huang? ok, as you say!" a surge of intense heat rapidly encompassed the cultivators, overtaking their senses, as each and every one of them eagerly engaged in a frenzied bidding war for the highly coveted weapon. the atmosphere became electrified with anticipation "ten million!" "two hundred and fifty million!" "five hundred million!" "one billion!" "five billion!" the price skyrocketed exponentially making chi miya dumbfounded. "t-that much money for these swords?" zhao tian spoke "seems like earth grade is priced high..." after some minutes of bidding the price finally reached "thirty billion!" the man named han spoke and after this, no one dared to raise their voice. "1...2...3. thirty billion, sold to the master in vip room number 22." chi miya was astonished looking at the final price "whoever sold the swords, just became a billionaire." "you mean, i just became a billionaire?" zhao tian asked with a smile playing on his lips. huh? -------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 43: Rich guy?! chapter 43: rich guy?! huh? chi miya was taken aback hearing zhao tian''s words "what do you mean-." she squinted her eyes again recalling her own words and she quickly turned her gaze towards the pair of swords that was taken away. "were you the one who put the swords in the auction?" she asked blinking her eyes in surprise and zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, i did." zhao tian is not a normal human, he is a cultivator now. so he has to use the perks of being a cultivator. in his artifact warehouse, there are countless earth-grade garbage items, along with an overload of heaven-grade weapons and artifacts of even higher grades. to begin with, he tried to sell two earth-grade swords and it was a wonder as it priced this high. and he understood something, the earth grade is great for a middle star like earth as he remembered xia shenyi calling the earth grade garbage in her star. if he was ever short of money, he could just sell some earth-grade weapons in this auction and earn billions. only because of these earth-grade swords in the auction, he confidently stood up to bid for the affinity orb with millions. chi miya blinked her eyes looking at zhao tian "you are rich now." zhao tian chuckled "i told you that i would pay you back." chi miya gave a wry smile upon hearing this, her lips curving into a slight smirk "but i don''t want you to pay back, please... think of this as a little gift from me." seeing her being persistent, zhao tian relented and gave a light nod. and the auction continued, there was nothing more interesting for zhao tian to buy so he just chatted with chi miya enjoying the drinks. at this time, zhao tian received a notification and glanced at the number of zeros and the number three in front of him. ''oh? i didn''t expect them to transfer all 30 billion in one day.'' as the auction was near to end, zhao tian stood up "miya, let go!" chi miya gave a nod and stood up after him "en. tian!" ... huang ming spoke "han, try to get information about who sold these high-graded weapons. who would see these rare weapons for money?" yu han gave a nod "as you say, master huang!" yu han turned to look at his bodyguard "go and call the manager of this auction house." "yes, boss!" after a while, a man in his forties made his way into the vip room with a smile "it''s been some time, mister yu and master huang!" yu han nodded and gestured for the manager to take a seat "come and sit!" the manager sat on the opposite couch of yu han and huang ming. "you called for me? what happened?" hearing this, yu han said "we need to know who sold this item." pointing at the swords. the manager quickly glanced at the pair of swords in front of him and firmly shook his head in response "no, mister han, you know we wouldn''t disclose private information about who sold the item." yu han persuaded "i can pay you money if you want, just tell me who sold these." but the manager still reluctant spoke, "that''s against our policy." no?v(el)b\\jnn huang ming frowned releasing a bit of his aura on him "do you have any death wish?" the whole room trembled for a moment. the manager''s eyes were quivering with anxiety, but his voice was firm "are you threatening me, master huang?" "your sect has formed an alliance with the government and is currently engaged in peaceful negotiations with the world government. therefore, engaging in such actions is not advisable on your part." huang ming narrowed his eyes "you think i care about that? i''ll just kill you leaving no evidence." with each word, his voice grew colder, his aura raising pressing on the manager. the manager''s heart shook at the feeling of the aura, but then a sigh escaped his lips "i-i can''t give out personal information, but all i can say is that the one who came to sell it is not a cultivator." "not a cultivator?" huang ming raised an eyebrow. the manager nodded his head "that man said that he found it in a forest while hiking and thinking it was an antique he came to sell it in the auction." "hm..." huang ming contemplated hearing the valid reason. "so, it''s just a stroke of luck?" yu han inquired, gazing at huang ming with curiosity in his eyes. "i wonder..." ... while zhao tian was driving his lamborghini on his way back home, his attention was caught by a woman coming out from a nearby store. and he drove the lambo near to her. mei xiu looked at him "the biggest help you can do is not disturbing me." zhao tian ''smiled'' "you have a sharp tongue, don''t you?" his fingers pinching her waist tightly. mei xiu winced, feeling a sudden jolt of pain shoot through her body. "zhao tian!!!" she screamed, her voice echoing through the room. *ring* at this time, his mobile rang and he left the kitchen. seeing him leaving the kitchen, mei xiu glared at him "i am gonna repay for all of this one day. hmph!" zhao tian picked up the call and heard a familiar voice on the other end "hello, tian... have you reached home?" "no, i am in my friend''s home right now..." "hoh? is your friend a w-woman?" "yeah..." -_- why is he always surrounded by women? seeing her being silent zhao tian spoke "miya?" "a-ah! tian... the thing i called you is that shui''er is getting discharged from the hospital after a week. so i was wondering, is there any way to treat her legs like the way you treated my injuries." zhao tian frowned hearing this "i am not so sure, but i guess high-grade pills could do that." "r-really?" chi miya yelled in shock "t-tian, is there any way we can prepare this high-grade pill?" zhao tian replied, "i''ll look into it." "thank you, tian. thank you so much! you have done so much for me." ... after 30 minutes, the food was served on the dining table. zhao tian took a seat beside mei xiu and li qianzhi spoke with a smile "tian, i am sure you will enjoy xiu''er cooking." mei xiu didn''t speak anything and discreetly glanced at him in the corner of her eyes. as zhao tian took his first bite of the food, mei xiu felt anxious and looked at him expecting to see his reaction. ''did he like the food? is it good?'' thoughts ran through her mind as she anticipated his response. zhao tian smiled gently and nodded his head "as grandma said, mei xiu''s cooking is really great." a smile instantly bloomed on mei xiu''s face and she lowered her head to trying to hide her smile as she began to eat. li qianzhi''s eyes softened seeing her granddaughter smiling like a fool. ''she acted all that but seems like she cares for him too and is conscious of him.'' ''i never thought this brazen girl would act timidly like this...'' "of course, it would taste good, i am the one who made it..." mei xiu said making li qianzhi dumbfounded (?_? ) ''yep, she is not getting a boyfriend with that attitude.'' li qianzhi glanced over at the clock and spoke "xiu''er, it is time to watch your favorite couple show." "couple show?" zhao tian asked intrigued. mei xiu was quickly flustered, her cheeks burning in embarrassment "g-grandma, why are you saying it out loud?" "what? you like that right?" mei xiu quickly turned to look at zhao tian "t-there is nothing wrong with watching couple show, ok? don''t misunderstand..." "i didn''t even say anything..." "but you surely will say it and tease me, so i know." wtf? ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 44: Cheating?! chapter 44: cheating?! zhao tian''s room- huh? zhao ying found herself perplexed as she blinked her eyes in confusion, gazing at zhao tian, who was comfortably seated beside her on the bed "cultivation?" she asked tilting her head. "yeah." zhao tian gave a nod. zhao ying moved closer to him cupping his face in her palms "tian''er what happened to you? suddenly you started blabbering things... are you okay?" she asked worriedly. "that''s why i told you to stop playing games, see it muddled your brain...my cute little brother!" she spoke affectionately planting a kiss on his forehead. -_- zhao tian looked at his sister''s genuine concern as a sigh left his lips. "e-ehhhh?" zhao ying''s eyes widened as suddenly her body began to levitate from the bed defying the gravity. "t-tian''er... help me." in a state of panic, she called for him as she started floating in the room. zhao tian looked at her with a smile "now you believe me?" zhao ying hurriedly nodded her head "y-yes, i believe...let me down." she spoke frantically shaking her hands. with a chuckle, zhao tian let her down as she softly landed on her bed. "haah!" what the fuck just happened? zhao ying let out a deep breath and she raised her head, her eyes full of stars "tian''er, how did you do that? magic? are you superman? how? how? that was awesome..." she was excited more than shocked. zhao tian pinched her nose and said "i just told you, cultivation exists in the world." "o-ohhhhh!" zhao ying mused aloud. "t-then like in novels, you sat cross-legged to let the energy into your meridians and something like that?" zhao ying asked curiously and zhao tian gave a light nod "yeah." "you can do that, tian''er... you are a cultivator? can i also become one? are there many cultivators in the world?" zhao ying, overwhelmed with excitement, bombarded him with a stream of questions. completely excited about the idea of cultivators in this modern world as she wanted to know more about it. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle in amusement seeing her enthusiasm "calm down, big sis." "how can i calm down, tian''er... this is a big thing. everyone wanted to have powers and... i am also like that. think about flying in the sky and saying ''puny mortals who doesn''t know the wrath of heaven and earth.'' " she even said it in a unique voice. zhao tian just chuckled and said, "before all of that, i want to introduce you to someone." zhao ying raised an eyebrow "who is that, tian''er." zhao tian got down from the bed and zhao ying followed him. "close your eyes." hearing this, zhao ying closed her eyes without asking questions. for a moment, she felt the world turning dark... "now open!" as zhao ying''s eyes fluttered open, she saw the breathtaking scenery. stretching out as far as the eye could see, a vast expanse of lush green grass lay before her, peppered with majestic mountains and dense forests. in the distance, a glistening lake sparkled under the warm rays of the sun, adding to the picturesque beauty of the scene. huh? xia shenyi was taken aback by what she heard. what kind of nonsense is this? "what''s wrong with having two lovers? stronger men like tian should have a harem of a hundred women in my opinion." zhao ying was even more confused, her mind and thoughts falling into chaos, she never thought there would come a day when she would witness another woman kissing her brother. "why does he have to love you... when he has me? huh?" she yelled looking at xia shenyi. xia shenyi was startled by zhao ying''s sudden yelling but then a question struck her mind "tian, in you star, can''t men have more than one woman?" zhao tian smiled wryly "yeah!" he took a step holding zhao ying "ying''er, hear me-" "no!" zhao ying hit his chest frantically her eyes moistening with tears "you cheated on me, tian''er... no no." well, it is kinda zhao tian''s fault he should have explained to her first. in a tender gesture, zhao tian embraced her and gently lifted her chin "ying''er!" he softly called her and kissed her lips. reluctantly, zhao ying returned the kiss, wrapping her arms tightly around his back as her heart swelled with a mix of conflicting emotions. despite his betrayal, zhao tian was the one she deeply loved, and it is impossible to simply hate him just like that. meanwhile, xia shenyi had a frown on her face looking at them kissing, various thoughts in her mind. ''this is not good. his first woman is reluctant and tries to monopolize him. this might actually be a hindrance for zhao tian in the future. seems like i need to take care of this...'' zhao ying, overcome with emotion, withdrew from their passionate kiss and buried her face in his chest "tian''er..." in response, zhao tian gently caressed her head. xia shenyi spoke interrupting "zhao ying, right? i need to talk with you... privately." hm? zhao ying lifted her gaze to meet xia shenyi''s, confusion evident in her eyes. at the same time, zhao tian arched an eyebrow "shenyi?" xia shenyi smiled looking at him "tian, this is important." zhao ying glanced at zhao tian and seeing his reassuring nod, she left from his hug. zhao tian saw zhao ying and xia shenyi walking towards the home and a sigh left his lips "haah! having a harem is tough!" he muttered under his breath, his voice laden with a hint of wry resignation. ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 45: Harem approved?! chapter 45: harem approved?! xia shenyi and zhao ying entered her room. xia shenyi pointed at the bed "sit, i have to talk some things with you.." zhao ying sat on the edge of the bed and looked at xia shenyi. xia shenyi showed a smile "zhao ying, i can call you ying, right??" she asked sitting on the couch. zhao ying gave a slight nod "yeah, and you?" "xia shenyi..." she responded. xia shenyi leaned back on the sofa, turning to zhao ying with a curious expression. "ying, what do you know about tian?" zhao ying''s brow furrowed in confusion. is it a competition for who knows more about tian''er? "i have known tian''er since childhood and he was someone very close to my heart, my little brother. i have loved him for years... than you." xia shenyi couldn''t help but chuckle as zhoa ying pressed the words ''than you'' "hm... do you know how special he is?" "how special he is?" zhao ying raised an eyebrow. xia shenyi gave a nod "even i don''t know how to describe him. he himself is a miracle, possessing a body that could even defy the mortal limitations of heavens is not a small thing." "in talent, looks, and power... no one can match him. he is above anyone else, he alone is the honoured one." h-honoured one? zhao ying was startled to hear the extravagant name "is... tian''er that amazing?" she asked intriguingly, her heart curious to know more about the unknown extraordinary side of her tian''er. xia shenyi gave a nod "en. now he is in the 5th level of heaven astral stage... even if you are a peerless genius it would take at least 50 years for you to reach that stage but tian reached that in just a span of three weeks." i-in just three weeks? zhao ying was taken aback hearing this. she doesn''t know the stages of cultivation, but the idea of completing something that typically required 50 years of effort within such a short timeframe was simply...mind-boggling for her. xia shenyi nodded her head "with the speed he is cultivating, in the future he will surely become a god." "g-god? did i just hear god?" she hastily asked in shock. xia shenyi giggled "surprised, right? you need to know he is just that outstanding and his achievements in the future will be limitless." xia shenyi squinted her eyes "in my opinion, you are the one who doesn''t deserve him and here you are trying to monopolize him... haha." zhao ying''s heart trembled upon hearing xia shenyi''s words. she never knew these amazing things about zhao tian, but she has always loved him. in her eyes, he is her cute little brother who always cared for her and showered his love on her since childhood. she still remembers the little antics she did to get his attention and her little brother always spoils her, never showing any anger and always gazing at her with a gentle and affectionate look on his face. hearing all those things, her eyes crescented in concern, in that moment, an overwhelming sense of inferiority washed over her... she felt worthless in front of him. xia shenyi''s words added a whole new layer to her perception of him. i don''t deserve to be with t-tian''er? xia shenyi was stunned by zhao ying''s gloomy face. ''did i go overboard?'' she just thought of explaining things and convincing her but seems like she is going off limits. "well, even i don''t deserve him. no woman deserves to monopolize him..." xia shenyi spoke trying to encourage zhao ying a bit. seeing that she still had a stern look on her face, xia shenyi got up from the sofa and sat down next to her with a sigh "ying, don''t think like humans who have mortal life. you are gonna be a cultivator and your life span is longer than hundreds of years." xia shenyi spoke in a soft voice "ying, not only you... i also love him with all my heart. and as his woman, i''ll do my best to support him and i hope you will do the same." zhao ying felt a tightening sensation in her heart, a wave of distress washing over her "i-i need time to wrap around with these things. this is all sudden to me and..." xia shenyi gave a nod and stood up "i know, i''ll be taking my leave then." she spoke leaving the room. ... as xia shenyi came out of the room, she glanced at zhao tian who was sitting in the hall "tian!" she called him softly, walking towards him. xia shenyi walked to him settling herself comfortably on his lap. zhao tian too wrapped his hand around her waist, drawing her closer "what happened? did you talk?" with a sigh, xia shenyi leaned on his shoulder "i did... i am kind of nervous." zhao tian frowned "why are you nervous?" xia shenyi spoke "even though you love me, i know you love ying more than me because she has a strong bond with you, and if she asked you to leave me... you might leave me." zhao tian pinched her lips "what are you saying? i won''t leave you." he reassured her, leaning in to place a tender kiss on her lips. the warmth of his touch sent a surge of love and comfort through her body. "really?" "yeah, i promised you..." creek after a while, zhao ying came out of the room. seeing her, xia shenyi tried to get off zhao tian''s lap but zhao tian clutched her waist tightly not letting her get up "ying''er..." xia shenyi was surprised, she thought being so intimate with him might be unease for zhao ying, but he didn''t let her go indirectly speaking his love. with a soft sigh, xia shenyi buried her face on his right shoulder. zhao ying also noticed his gesture and saw xia shenyi burying her face on his shoulder. she walked to him and sat on his left thigh "tian''er." zhao tian wrapped his left arm around her waist and smiled softly. seeing his smile, zhao ying couldn''t help but giggle a smile gracing her lips "you have never changed, idiot." she spoke kissing his cheek "i love you, tian''er!" at this stage, her feelings for zhao tian have reached a point where she is completely infatuated with him and she simply couldn''t hate him for having many women. all she truly desires is his love and affection, and she is willing to accept other women, as long as she gets his love. "i love him too..." xia shenyi spoke with a smile. zhao ying gave a light nod and zhao tian tightened his hug around them "and i love both of you!" "haha!" -------------------------------------- (a/n: you might think this is all extra stuff. his sister could just accept the harem and all if she truly loves him. but i just wanna show the emotions and delve quite into the character... um. well not every woman accepts the harem right?) i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 46: Checking the affinities! chapter 46: checking the affinities! xia shenyi narrowed her eyes as she focused her gaze on zhao ying, tilting her head slightly closer to hers. "hmm.." deep in thought, she contemplated the situation, her mesmerizing black eyes shining with a subtle glimmer. zhao tian, ??who was sitting next to zhao ying, asked "so? can you sense any seal?" xia shenyi spoke not being certain "i am not so sure, i can kinda sense it but can''t... someone stronger than me has placed the seal." zhao ying''s mind was filled with confusion as she turned to zhao tian "who would place a seal on me and tian''er..." xia shenyi shook her head "i don''t know.. for now, let''s go outside." as they walked outside in the grass field, xia shenyi suddenly disappeared. hm? zhao tian raised his head and saw xia shenyi floating in the air "what are you doing?" xia shenyi shrugged "trying to break the seal, you back away a little." she spoke as she raised her palm and watched as orange flames began to swirl and gather above it, eventually forming a large sphere. *woosh* the sound of the flames crackling filled the air as the sphere grew in intensity. zhao ying was startled seeing the swirling flames and looked at zhao tian. zhao tian gave a reassuring nod and planted a kiss on her cheek "you can cultivate after breaking the seal, ying''er." as zhao tian distanced himself from zhao ying, xia shenyi lowered her hand and hurled the large flaming sphere towards zhao ying. *woooosssh* "eh?!!" zhao ying heart skipped a beat to see the burning giant fireball rushing towards her. zhao tian spoke "ying''er, don''t panic." hearing his words, zhao ying gave a nod and closed her eyes clutching her hand. xia shenyi narrowed her eyes as the destructive fireball inched near zhao ying. *flick* but before it could reach her a transparent barrier appeared acting as an impenetrable barrier between zhao ying and the incoming fireball. *boooommm* the impact between the two forces resulted in a thunderous explosion that echoed throughout the surroundings. zhao ying stood there unscathed but the place around her was burnt with charred remnants and billowing tendrils of smoke rising from the scorched earth surrounding her. *fwiish* xia shenyi frowned, that''s not her powerful attack but still "it seems that i underestimated the strength of the seal that was placed by someone more powerful than me." zhao ying looked around the burnt area and asked "so... what should we do?" xia shenyi gave a nod "wait a little, i will come back." zhao ying glimpsed at zhao tian who was walking towards her "tian''er, you said that this has something to do with our dad which our mom never speaks about." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i think... maybe our dad is actually from high star and he placed the seals to protect us. i am not so sure." zhao ying expressed her doubts by shaking her head "no, i am suspicious of mom about this..." she discreetly stole a glance at him, unsure of how to approach the subject. with a hesitant tone, she cautiously brought up the topic. "d-do you remember the ''talk'' we had that day? tian''er?" the talk? zhao tian narrowed his eyes and spoke in a stern voice "ying''er, i have told you not to bring that topic again." *gik* his cold tone sent shivers down her spine, causing panic to course through her body. in a desperate attempt to appease him, she quickly hugged him h-he is mad. "i-i am sorry, tian''er... it just lingers in my mind so... i am sorry." she apologized softly kissing his lips. zhao tian let out a sigh and patted her head "never ask mom about that... she would be heartbroken." "en! i won''t... so don''t get mad." zhao ying spoke in a timid voice. she knows zhao tian cares a lot for his mother zhao suyin, even more than her and sometimes she even wonders if he has mom-con. at this time, xia shenyi walked towards them and zhao tian looked at the small glass bottle in her hand which contained a red liquid inside it "is that an artifact?" *thrissh* but this time a thrashing wave of water appeared blending with the fire. xia shenyi blinked her eyes in surprise "a dual attribute just like me, fire and water." *thrissh* with a sudden electrifying sound, a bolt of purple lightning flashed across the affinity orb. *gasp* xia shenyi gasped in shock at seeing this "t-three attributes?" "this is the first time i have seen a person with three affiniti-" but her shock didn''t end there as she saw the small brown sand swirling along on the bottom of the affinity orb. "e-earth? t-tian, you have four attributes? this is a record. amazing... h-how?" her heart palpated in shock seeing the four blends of colors inside the affinity orb. she raised her head looking at zhao tian, her eyes full of excitement "i-i never thought there would be a person with four affinities." zhao tian chuckled and spoke, "you need to see a little more clearly." huh? she again glimpsed at the affinity orb and saw a flash of green and yellow light sweeping along with the other four colors. h-huh? xia shenyi''s eyes dilated in absolute bewilderment and her body quivered, her brain couldn''t process what she just saw "a-all six affinities?" she opened her mouth in shock. she again looked at zhao tian in amazement. she has heard rumors about a person in the past having three affinities and he was labeled as the peerless genius in the cultivation world. but now here is a guy in front of her, who has affinities towards all six elements. what the actual fuck? hm? zhao tian narrowed his eyes as he saw a swirl of gray energy suddenly appearing inside the affinity orb. *shrrrik* the orb itself trembled, seemingly overwhelmed by the overpowering presence of the gray energy. *thrieeek* the gray energy swallowed all the other six colors causing them to dissipate into nothingness. like a mesmerizing vortex, the gray energy spun ominously within the affinity orb, "w-what happened?" xia shenyi stammered in disbelief. "why it turned g-gray?"the affinity orb began to tremble even more, scared, xia shenyi quickly took the affinity orb from his hand. "what is that gray energy?" xia shenyi asked looking at zhao tian. zhao tian squinted his eyebrows "i have no clue..." xia shenyi clutched her head in confusion "i have never seen that color. what element does it represent? metal or what? is your physique interfering with something?" "well, leaving that aside, now i have six affinities mean i can use all of them?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi took a deep breath swallowing the information "i-i guess, you are the first one to have all six affinities. i never heard even the previous honoured one physique holder having all elements." "hoh." zhao tian muttered under his breath and asked "are there only elemental cultivation techniques?" xia shenyi shook her head "some people may don''t have any affinities. so there are many other subsidiary cultivation techniques like... palm techniques, body refining techniques, sword techniques, spear techniques, summoning or beast taming techniques, mind control techniques, soul techniques... evil techniques... there are many." "and if they are not interested in fighting techniques, there are still alchemy, sealing techniques, runes and inscriptions, weapon refining, artifact creating, potion refining and etc." "hm.. that''s some info dump!" ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter. Chapter 47: In the Hot springs! chapter 47: in the hot springs! zhao ying''s eyes fluttered open and a deep breath left her lips. "so this is cultivation!" she mumbled and raised her head but seeing the scene in front of her she was dumbfounded, leaving her speechless. "tian~!" xia shenyi moaned softly kissing zhao tian''s lips her hands tightly wrapping around his neck. zhao tian softly nibbled her lips as his hands went down her waist, sensually exploring the curves of her body and groping her ass cheeks, spreading them as he kept playing with her ass savoring the soft plushness. as zhao tian gave a tight squeeze on her ass, xia shenyi let out a soft moan and deepened their kiss, their tongues dancing together in a passionate embrace. zhao ying''s eyes quivered seeing their intensity and she averted her gaze. but then she took a deep breath and walked toward them with a smile pulling back the kiss, xia shenyi smiled and her eyes glanced at zhao ying who was approaching them. "oh, you finished?" zhao ying gave a nod and spoke "seeing both of you kiss, still kinda bugs me..." xia shenyi couldn''t help but giggle "you should get used to this..." zhao tian let go of xia shenyi and gently sweeped zhao ying in his arms like a princess. zhao ying instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck for support and smiled, tenderly caressing his face. zhao tian spoke with a smile "here is an awesome hot spring, lets go there and bathe..." zhao ying readily nodded "let''s go!!" and zhao tian glanced at xia shenyi "shenyi?" xia shenyi shook her head "you go first, i will search for some cultivation techniques suitable for her." zhao ying''s eyes softened upon hearing this "thank you, sister shenyi!" *swoosh* both of them disappeared. "s-sister?" xia shenyi was surprised but then a gentle smile appeared on her face "seems like she is trying to accept it..." *swoosh* appearing near the hot springs, zhao tian placed her down "remove your clothes and hop in." zhao ying gave a nod and looked around that place mesmerized by its beauty. as she began to undress, she muttered "this place is really beautiful, tian''er." zhao tian just chuckled and after removing the clothes both of them entered the hot springs. leaning back on the wall of the hot springs, a sigh left zhao tian''s lips feeling the warm water caressing his skin, submerging himself in the water. his mind again recalled the gray energy he saw in the affinity orb. ''just what is that energy, it overpowered others completely devouring them...'' his eyes glanced down at the green pendant on his neck. ''this artifact, this seal... everything seems so mysterious. haaah!'' "haha, this is fun!" he heard a cheerful giggle and his blue eyes glanced at zhao ying who was swimming around in the hot spring in that low-depth water. seeing her enjoying herself brought a smile to his lips. for now, he is enjoying his life, but he knows that if he stays idle... this happy life will not be forever. this is a cultivation world and to protect his loved ones and have a happy life, he should be stronger and fear no one. the only way for that is to become the strongest and stand above everyone else. he already has the blueprint in his hand - his physique. now he just has to utilize it to the fullest and become stro- "tian''er!" but his thoughts were suddenly interrupted when zhao ying jumped out of the water onto him. "ying''er...". gently falling on top of him, she positioned her body sitting on his lap facing towards him as she softly intertwined her arms around his neck. zhao tian smiled and gently wrapped his arms around her, drawing her in closer until their bodies were pressed against each other. zhao ying leaned in hitting her forehead with his, her eyes locking with his as she gazed at his mesmerizing blue eyes. "seems like you were spacing out just now?" zhao ying asked as drops of water from her wet hair fell onto zhao tian''s skin. "i was just admiring your beauty!" he spoke softly caressing her wet face. "hm? really?" she inched her face closer licking a droplet of water on his cheek. zhao tian smiled and held her chin with his fingers, pulling her lips closer to his. a few days passed~ zhao tian sitting on his bed spoke to the person on the other end of the call "she is discharging the day after tomorrow? right..." chi miya agreed with a nod of her head "yeah, and that''s why i wanna ask about the... pill." only then did zhao tian remember about the pill, he totally forgot about it "the pill is ready..." "great!" chi miya exclaimed in surprise and then hesitant words came out of her mouth "t-tian, are you free after noon tomorrow? maybe we can go somewhere? someplace to eat...a-and spend some time maybe." zhao tian asked with a smile "a date?" chi miya was startled, she didn''t expect him to ask it so blantly "e-eh? no!!... i-i mean, yes, yes... a d-date. how about that?" "ok with me." hearing this, a smile instantly appeared on chi miya''s lips and she replied "good! good! c-can you come and pick me up from the office tomorrow." "yeah!" "awesome... b-but is your girlfriend ok with that?" "it is just a date right? don''t worry..." after some talks, he canceled the call. meanwhile, chi miya stood up on top of her bed and jumped in excitement "yes! yes! i asked him out on a date! hahahaha!" "hahahaha..." the sound of her laughter gradually faded away, replaced by a quiet muttering "but he has a girlfriend already... no, i should make my moves and complete my ''objective''." zhao tian glanced at his mobile screen. "is 10 billion enough?" he muttered to himself. completing the transaction of 10 billion he stood up from the bed and stretched his arms. "maybe i should take a bath real quick!" as he removed his t-shirt he saw himself on the long mirror. he doesn''t want to be narcissistic but he is really handsome. he also removed his shorts and underwear. as he gazed at his reflection in the mirror and his well-chiseled body, he couldn''t help but be impressed "using that body cultivation technique has improved my physique and facial features too. hmmm..." he mused thoughtfully, a hint of satisfaction lingering in his voice. as he was admiring himself, he quickly turned towards the door. *creek* opening the door, zhao suyin entered the room draped in nothing but a white towel that delicately concealed her most intimate parts, but her plump thighs and alluring cleavage were exposed captivating zhao tian''s eyes. "tian''er!" "mom?" ----------------------------------------- by the way i just checked the fandom thing in mobile... why is ning zuiye in third? dawg she just appeared in 2 chaps... justice for xia shenyi i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 48 In the bathroom! chapter 48 in the bathroom! a few minutes ago- zhao suyin in her room, undressed, removing her dress and draping it over a nearby chair. she wrapped a towel around her as she prepared to step into the bathroom. *ring* but at this time, she heard a notification sound fron her mobile phone. she walked to the bed and took the mobile in her hand. gah! but seeing the notification, her jaw dropped, her eyes widening in shock. her lips quivered as she muttered "one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten... t-ten zeros? 10 billion? what the fuck?" she yelled. "b-but who send it..." she hastily checked who sent it and seeing her son''s name she was taken aback "t-tian''er? where did he get the money from?" she tossed the phone onto the bed and quickly rushed up the stairs towards her son''s room. *creek* she hastily pushed the door open "tian''er..." but she was startled and her body froze as she saw her son standing naked in front of the mirror. wha- zhao tian looked at his mom dumbfounded "mom?" as zhao suyin gazed at him, her eyes were involuntarily drawn to his dick and a slight blush crept over her cheeks. zhao tian also didn''t try to hide it or shy away because it''s not like she hasn''t seen it already and she even grabbed it once. he just showed a smile "you saw the money?" *ahem* with a slight cough, zhao suyin walked in and zhao tian saw her curvy boobs swaying rhythmically to her walk "tian''er, that money... is that real?" she inquired, struggling to maintain eye contact because she couldn''t help but steal quick glances at his dick. zhao tian also noticed her eyes wavering and smiled wryly "that money is real and don''t worry, it''s not illegal..." zhao suyin squinted her eyes "don''t tell me, you robbed the bank or something? like in money heist..." zhao tian spoke "no worries, we can enter the shower together. we can save water that way" zhao suyin giggled hearing this... saving water? a smile appeared on her lips and she nodded "yeah, let''s bath together..." some mother-son bonding time. zhao tian gently slid the shower curtain aside and made his way into the shower, followed closely by zhao suyin who closed the curtain behind them. as zhao suyin pulled the curtain and turned around, she saw her son intently staring at her exposed cleavage. "ummm..." feeling a mixture of surprise and embarrassment she mumbled a small blush on her face. zhao tian smiled playfully "mom, since you''re already in the shower, why not take off your towel?... i''m quite curious to see what you''ve got." wha-hey! zhao suyin was embarrassed hearing his audacious words and she couldn''t help but pinch his waist in frustration "when did you became so shameless and naughty? huh? asking your mom to remove her dress?" she asked in a scolding tone. zhao tian just chuckled as her pinch didn''t even hurt him. seeing him chuckling playfully, brought a soft smile to her lips and her eyes softened in tenderness. zhao tian spoke "why? a mom can see his son''s... but a son can''t see his mom''s?" zhao suyin retracted her hand "that''s because i am the mom and i have full access to check on your health and your body." zhao tian sighed "regardless, remove it soon... we gotta bath." "hmph!" zhao suyin scoffed and turned around showing her back to him. with a graceful motion, she raised her arms towards her towel, carefully cradling it as she removed the towel from her body. she then placed the towel on a dainty hanger, ensuring it was properly hung. a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips as he caught sight of his mom''s smooth back, her seductive neckline, her alluring curves, and her plump ass cheeks. zhao suyin''s discreetly turned her eyes at him and saw her son intensely staring at her ass and she couldn''t help but shy in embarrassment. a small sigh left her lips ''of course, as a young man at his age he would be so curious about such things. as his mom, it is my duty to teach him even these things... since he doesn''t have a girlfriend.'' blushing faintly, she hesitantly turned her body, her hands instinctively covering her nipples and vagina from her son''s gaze, as she felt deeply embarrassed about revealing them. "mom..." zhao tian called softly and zhao suyin glanced at his eyes. "ok..." with a gentle sigh, she slowly retracted her hands showcasing her body to her son at its full glory. ------------------------------------ Chapter 49 Mom will help! chapter 49 mom will help! zhao tian gazed at his mom''s exposed body causing his heart to race with anticipation. he couldn''t help but be captivated by her ample boobs, adorned by a rosy nipple resting atop them, her slender waist and curvaceous hips only added to his desire, and as his gaze drifted lower at her crotch, zhao suyin clutched her thighs in embarrassment. zhao tian raised his head and saw her cheeks flushed a deep crimson, enhancing the already stunning beauty. the crimson hue added a touch of allure to her appearance, making her even more beautiful in his eyes. zhao suyin gently lifted her hand and playfully nudged his chin, making him look away "don''t look at it too much, even i am embarrassed." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle "are you really 41 years old?" zhao suyin pulled back her hand and spoke "well, i took good care of my body and doing yoga and stuff to maintain it." "hm.." zhao tian mused, his hand reaching out towards the shower handle. with a gentle flick, *thirsssh* the water began to flow, cascading from the rain shower above. the droplets, cool and refreshing, delicately caressed his face. with a smile on her lips, zhao suyin delicately lifted her hand to undo the messy tied bun, allowing her lustrous silver hair to cascade down upon her shoulders. "haah!" then she took a step front inching closer to zhao tian, her boobs almost touching his chest. the gentle droplets of the sprinkling shower cascaded onto her, drenching her hair and leaving it wet. as she stood under the stream of cold water, she took her time brushing her hair and closed her eyes enjoying the chilling sensation. meanwhile, zhao tian couldn''t tear away his gaze off her big boobs. while zhao suyin was gently running her fingers through her hair brushing it, "ah!" she felt a sudden pull on her waist, causing her to jump in surprise as she quickly opened her eyes zhao tian wrapped his arms around her, pulling her in so closely that their bodies were pressed tightly together. the sensation of her boobs against his chest sent a shiver down his spine, and he could feel the hardened peaks of her nipples. "w-what are you doing?" zhao suyin hurriedly asked, seeing that they suddenly became very intimate. "stay closer to me, so the water hits you properly..." he said with a smile. zhao suyin looked down at her boobs being pressed by his strong chest. letting out a soft sigh, she reached out and placed her hand on his shoulders, running her fingers over his well-defined muscles. "your body is really tough huh? unlike mine..." zhao tian just chuckled. hearing him chuckle she looked at his face which was cascaded by his wet white hair. with a warm and tender smile on her face, she raised her hand, gently moving away the wet strands of hair that clung to his face. she lovingly clasped his face in her palm, her eyes overflowing with motherly affection "my son has grown so much..." she whispered. "i still remember your baby face, you were so cute back then and you and ying''er running around the house playing around... haha!" she couldn''t contain her giggle remembering the old times. "but now you have become such a big boy, time surely flies..." hearing her mutter, zhao tian''s eyes softened as he glimpsed at the tenderness in her silver eyes. zhao suyin looked back at his eyes and her lips quivered a little in hesitation to ask "t-tian''er, am i a good mother?" "hm?" zhao tian smiled and leaned his face closer to her planting a sweet kiss on her cheek "yeah you are the best..." zhao tian gently lifted his hands, wrapping them around her head with a firm yet delicate touch, pushing towards his dick. zhao suyin was surprised by his sudden move and lifted her face, her eyes meeting his eyes and seeing the anticipation in her son''s eyes zhao suyin''s heart trembled in whirling emotions. she kept looking at her son''s intense eyes and her motherly desire to satisfy the urge of her dear son intensified "dear, mommy will use her mouth for you..." she leaned in bringing her pink lips closer to his dick, the smell of his pre-cum kicked in her lust and she let out her tongue licking the tip of his dick, tasting the precum. zhao tian sighed in pleasure feeling her wet tongue in his tip as zhao suyin continued licking the pre-cum from the tip. ''t-this is so tasty...haah...'' after tasting the pre-cum, she gently opened her cherry mouth and pushed her son''s huge dick into her mouth slowly. as she sucked his dick "urgh.. mom your teeth... use your tongue." zhao suyin panicked and retracted her teeth. giving a blowjob is new to her after all. she gently moved her tongue in circular motions around the head of his penis and glanced up to see zhao tian visibly enjoying the blowjob. *slurp* she maintained her focus on pleasuring him, using her tongue to caress every inch of his hard dick. feeling her moist tongue rolling on his dick zhao tian''s pleasure reached new heights. at that moment, as zhao suyin caught a glimpse of her son''s blissful expression, her desire to give him even more pleasure intensified. in a bold attempt to take things further, she bravely took his dick deep into her mouth, going as far as she could, almost reaching the depths of her throat. "urghh!" a pleasured groan escaped zhao tian''s lips as he felt the tight muscles of his mother''s throat gripping the head of his dick. but the moment, his dick reached her throat she gagged and retracted her mouth coughing *cough* *cough* gasping for breath, she struggled to regain her composure. "mom? don''t push yourself too hard" zhao tian called out to her in concern. zhao suyin light coughing shook her head "n-nothing, dear..." she spoke softly and then paused to take a deep breath, her boobs rising and falling in a calming rhythm. she again brought her face closer to his dick gently licking his balls and her tongue trailed upwards reaching the tip. once more, she took his dick into her mouth and proceeded to suck with fervor, *slurp* the sound of slurping his dick filling the room. under the continuous licks of her tongue and the sucking of her lips, zhao tian was pushed to the brink of pleasure. zhao suyin could feel the throbbing of his member in her mouth, indicating he was close to climax. *splurt* zhao tian shot his load deep into her throat and zhao suyin retracted her mouth from his dick. *splurt* as she pulled back her mouth, zhao tian continued cumming painting her face and her boobs with his white cum. "ah!" zhao suyin was surprised by the amount of cum sprayed at her and closed her mouth with his thick cum still inside her mouth. *gulp* she took her time to savor and swallow every drop of the cum in her mouth, savoring the taste before finally swallowing it all. "ahhhh!" once she had finished, she opened her mouth wide to proudly display the evidence to her son. --------------------------------------- Chapter 50 Mother and Son bond! chapter 50 mother and son bond! zhao tian smiled wryly seeing her showing her mouth "you swallowed all of that?" zhao suyin blushed and shyly raised her hand, scooping up a small amount of cum from her breast with her fingers. "it tastes good, tian''er..." she spoke while licking the semen off of her finger and savoring the taste on her lips as her face was covered with cum. ''tastes good?'' zhao tian was confused ''maybe it really tastes good because of my physique?'' zhao suyin stood up as droplets of his cum fell on the floor from her body. in order to cleanse herself, she grasped the hand shower and turned it, allowing the water to cascade over her, cleaning away her son''s cum from her body. *thrisshh* after washing away the cum, she reached out to take the soap from the small shelf. "mom..." but at this time, a soft whisper caressed her ear and she felt a pair of strong hands hugging her waist from behind. her body melted in his embrace hearing his soft whisper and she leaned back falling on his chest, a smile on her lips "are you satisfied, tian''er...?" she inquired with a playful giggle, teasing him with her affectionate tone. zhao tian brushed his cheek with hers "yeah, a lot... but i still want more of you." hm? zhao suyin was confused hearing this but his next action cleared her confusion. she felt his hands trailing up from her waist and gently cupping her under boobs within his soft palms. *gik* zhao suyin''s body quivered at the gentle touch, causing her heart to flutter with a mix of emotions "t-tian''er, what are you..." she stammered, feeling both nervous and maybe a little happy at the unexpected touch. "don''t fret over it..." she again heard his soft whisper melting her heart and she raised her hand hitting his stomach with her elbow "you are getting perverted and your hands are getting naughty..." she scolded him. feeling her hit, zhao tian just chuckled and fondled her boobs gently, his fingers sinking in the softness. he fondled her boobs gently, earning a subtle yet pleasurable moan from his mom''s lips "haangh~" as he enjoyed the softness of her big boobs, he asked curiously "is yours g?" "hnngh~? it''s h-h cup..." she spoke a little bit embarrassed. "h..hah" zhao tian mused and fondled her boobs, molding to his desire as zhao suyin tried her best to control her moans as her son sensitively caressed her boobs. as he gazed upon her delicate shoulder near his lips, zhao tian couldn''t resist the urge to playfully nibble on it, gently sinking his teeth in. "haa... it tickles," she giggled in response to his teasing bites, her fingers tracing his face in a tender caress. zhao tian smiled and with this thumb and forefinger, he gently pinched her pink nipple "haangh~!" zhao suyin''s eyes widened in shock and a moan escaped her lips. "t-tian''er?" "cute moan!" zhao tian teased her and zhao suyin was quickly embarrassed as her son heard her moaning. zhao tian couldn''t resist the temptation as he continued to lovingly touch and explore zhao suyin''s voluptuous breasts. with each gentle caress, her body shivered in response, clearly unable to contain the pleasure that coursed through her. the room was filled with a mixture of their heavy breaths and occasional moans, as the intensity of their intimate encounter grew with every passing moment. zhao suyin retracted her hands and saw him gazing at her crotch. feeling a slight flush creep onto her cheeks, she swiftly draped the towel around her waist, leaving her boobs exposed. with a sigh, she ruffled his hair affectionately "tian''er, seems like your hair has gotten a little longer." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i am thinking of having long hair." zhao suyin mused "oh, i see." "yeah, i am also seeing..." he said looking at her exposed boobs. zhao suyin''s lips twitched hearing this and she walked out of the room "you have really become shameless..." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle, a smile playing on his lips. ... humming a song, zhao tian walked downstairs with the mobile in his hand. seeing his mom sitting on the sofa, he walked near her and sat beside her. he casually wrapped his hand around her shoulder and zhao suyin also leaned on him with a smile. "are you watching a movie?" "yeah, just about to..." "then, let''s watch it together..." hearing this, zhao suyin''s gaze softened and she felt a sense of warmth. the bath they shared earlier seemed to have deepened the bond between mother and son, leaving her feeling more relaxed and connected than ever before. "by the way, tian''er.. don''t you think it''s time to call ying''er back from her friend''s house." zhao tian nodded his head "i''ll go by evening to pick her up..." he spoke but in actually zhao ying was within the artifact with xia shenyi cultivating. "ah, you didn''t tell me how you got the money..." hearing her question, zhao tian took his mobile and showed her the pic of the swords explaining it. "you are really lucky to stumble upon such things... that costs this much." zhao suyin spoke and zhao tian was surprised that she easily believed it. "have you ever been in an auction, mom?" "yeah, i have..." ----------------------------------------- Chapter 51 A date with Miya! chapter 51 a date with miya! zhao ying blinked her eyes in surprise as she looked at her mother and brother engaged in lively conversation, exchanging smiles and enjoying their meal together at the dinner table. ''huh? did something happen? every day she sits opposite him at the table but today she is sitting beside him closely. i feel like they suddenly became a lot closer.'' lost in her thoughts, she absentmindedly scraped the spoon on the plate. as she was in her thoughts she suddenly heard her mom''s voice "ying''er!" zhao ying raised her head to look at zhao suyin. "mom?" "what are you doing playing with the spoon? eat the food." zhao suyin said, "yes mom." zhao ying obediently nodded and started to dig into her meal. ... inside the artifact- lying on the bed, zhao tian found himself lost in the delicate touch of zhao ying''s naked body pressed against his, her luscious pink hair cascading over his arm. with a gentle caress, he admired the curves of her figure, feeling her supple boobs gently brushing against his chest. zhao ying looked at his tender blue eyes "you seem a lot closer to mom today... did something happen?" zhao tian smiled "well, we watched a movie together..." he tucked her hair behind her ears and said softly. "oh?" zhao ying mused. at this time a pair of soft hands hugged him from behind, as xia shenyi''s voluptuous bosom pressed against his back while her fingers playfully traced the contours of his well-defined abs "tian!" with a hushed voice, she breathed his name into his ear, sensually licking his ear. zhao tian gently turned his head to face xia shenyi and his eyes softened "shenyi..." as he turned his face, xia shenyi leaned in closer, pressing her lips against his in a tender kiss. retracting the kiss, she snuggled her body on him feeling the warmth of his body lingering on her skin. zhao ying also moved in closer intertwining her legs with his, enveloping herself in his embrace and burying her face against his neck, seeking solace and comfort in their closeness. sandwiched between two naked beauties, zhao tian smiled contently and he remembered something "by the way, ying''er i have a date tomorrow..." stilly burying her face in his neck, zhao ying frowned "with whom?" "chi miya..." "oh, her huh..." zhao ying muttered seemingly unbothered. she opened her lips biting his neck "you idiot already began searching for the next woman." zhao tian just chuckled and turned his head "and shenyi, also prepare the pill i asked for tomorrow." "hm... ok, tian." a sigh left zhao ying''s lips "this artifact is good, i can sleep extra hours and enjoy more time with my tian''er." ... *vroom* zhao tian cruised down the road in his sleek white lambo, finally arriving at chi miya''s company. as he pulled up, he caught sight of chi miya standing outside, looking effortlessly chic in her usual office attire - a crisp white shirt paired with a stylish blue coat, matching pants, and elegant heels. seeing the white lambo, chi miya hastened her steps towards the car, "tian!" she called him, her face adorned with a joyful smile. sitting inside, zhao tian opened the door and chi miya entered the car. zhao tian drove the car out of the company''s premises. glancing at her he asked, "this is our date and you are in an office outfit. is it okay for you?" a wry smile appeared on chi miya''s lips "sorry tian... i had a meeting today, so if i were to change my fit it would take time, so i just came like this." "huh?" ... after half an hour, they arrived at a place, and looking at the place sitting inside the car, chi miya stammered "d-don''t tell me..." "hehe." "nooooooooooooooooo!!! i didn''t sign up for this shit!!! aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!" chi miya screamed at the top of her lungs as she felt the rush of the air hitting her face and suddenly the world turned upside down. "ahhhh!!!" she screamed as the roller coaster went upside down on the track. they just went to an amusement park and took on the roller coaster ride. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle seated beside her on the roller coaster as he saw chi miya''s hair cascading on the air and her hilarious scared face. the roller coaster gradually slowed down as it climbed higher and higher along the track. finally, as the coaster crested the top, chi miya''s heart raced with fear and her breath quickened as she saw the height she was in and after that, it was totally downhill. "t-tian, i am scaredddd! ahhh!" she struggled in her seat, but couldn''t move much due to the seatbelt for safety reasons. she stretched out her arms and clasped zhao tian''s neck. "t-tiannnnnnn!" she cried as the roller coaster slowly went down from the top. zhao tian had a mischievous smile on his face completely enjoying her funny reactions and her panicked face. *woooooshhh* the roller coaster began to descend from the heights and chi miya screamed again, her heart pounding in fear "noooooooooooooooo!!!!!" "haha!" ... stepping out of the roller coaster, "haa... haa..." chi miya breathed heavily her chest rising and falling as she clutched onto zhao tian for support "i-i thought i was almost dead there..." she panted, trying to catch her breath her steps still clumsy. zhao tian gently wrapped his arm around chi miya''s waist, leading her with care toward a conveniently placed bench nearby. as they settled down, chi miya remained tightly gripped to zhao tian''s neck and he felt her body trembling in his arms. "i-i almost threw up the food we ate in the last hour... haa..." zhao tian let out a deep sigh, as he gently stroked her hair giving her comfort "do you need something to drink?" he asked. a small blush crept over her cheeks as she shook her head "n-no, let me stay like this for a while..." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle "since you like to drive fast, i thought you liked the adrenaline that gave you, so i brought you here... but who knows you were this scared for a roller coaster." chi miya didn''t say anything and stayed silent feeling the touch of his skin. "ahhhh!" suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from the nearby ride, causing them to glance over and see the people on the ride going up and down at high speed. "maybe we should have gone there..." hearing him speak, chi miya raised her head and looked at the ride. fuck! she would have died if she went on that, seeing that alone scares her. zhao tian took his mobile from his pocket and noticed the time "after spending a little time here, we can go to a movie." chi miya gave a nod "en." zhao tian and chi miya spent some time around the amusement park and later went to the movies. ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 52 Chi Miya made her move! chapter 52 chi miya made her move! zhao tian and chi miya made their way back to the company in the car after their date. as they arrived, zhao tian turned to chi miya and asked, "are you sure you want me to drop you off here?" before unlocking the car door "yes..." chi miya spoke in a low voice as she looked at the time on her mobile phone. a sigh escaped her lips and she hesitated for a moment "tian, it is almost 7... w-why don''t we wait for a little in the office and later we can have dinner together?" zhao tian pondered for a second and nodded his head "ok, then..." a smile instantly appeared on chi miya''s face and she exclaimed in her heart ''yes...'' zhao tian parked the car and stepped out "let''s go!" chi miya nodded her head "en." both of them entered the lift and went upstairs to her personal workspace. as they walked near her office, chi miya''s pa walked in "maam..." zhao tian stretched his arms with a sigh and entered her office first. seeing him entering, chi miya glanced at her pa "don''t let anyone near my office today, ok?" "ok, maam." her pa nodded discreetly glancing at zhao tian. chi miya rushed into her office, her heart pounding with excitement. as she entered she saw him comfortably sitting on the couch with his mobile in his hand. without a second thought, she swiftly made her way toward him, her body sinking into the plush cushions of the couch as she sat down beside him, a satisfied sigh escaped her lips "today was an exhausting day and i had a lot of fun...haah" she said removing the heels from her legs. "what about you, tian?" she asked and zhao tian nodded with a smile on his face "yeah, the date was fun indeed." chi miya leaned back on the plush couch, a smile gracing her face. "huh... don''t you think... it''s kind of hot in here?" she inquired, waving her hand in a gentle motion to create a makeshift breeze. hm? zhao tian glanced at the air conditioner in the office and was confused but chi miya''s next action cleared his doubts. *flick* chi miya slowly unfastened the buttons on her coat and delicately removed it, revealing her white shirt underneath as she placed the coat beside her. a sigh of relief escaped her lips, as she luxuriously stretched her arms "haah... now it feels better." seeing this, zhao tian understood her motives and chuckled in his heart in amusement ''is she trying to seduce me or something?'' curious to see where this would lead, he decided to play along and see how far she would go. chi miya glanced at zhao tian in the corner of her eyes and seeing him being disinterested made her anxious. he is not even looking at me?! w-what should i do next? to get his attention... she pondered in her mind and her gaze fell on his thighs. her cheeks blushed a little and she asked in a hushed tone "tian.. i am quite exhausted, can i take a little nap?" looking at her, zhao tian gave a nod "go ahead." seeing this, chi miya''s face lit up with a smile and she slowly lowered herself onto the couch, resting her head on his lap in a gentle manner. as she leaned her head against his thighs, a surge of anxiety coursed through her veins, causing her heart to beat rapidly and a wave of emotions washed over her. she nervously glanced up at him to see his reaction. but she saw his eyes didn''t even flinch and he was completely engrossed in his mobile. gah! chi miya was dumbfounded seeing his nonchalant face. urghh! what should i do? what should i do? she yelled in her mind as she craved his attention. but at this time, an idea struck her mind. boobs! seeing him being indifferent about the matter, a deep sigh escaped her lips and she took a quick decision in her heart. "tian!" she called him and stood up from the sofa quickly kneeling on his lap facing him. "miya...?" chi miya blushed deeply as she gingerly undid the remaining buttons of her shirt, finally removing it. with a delicate motion, she also took off her bra, revealing her well-developed breasts. with red nipples. "tian!" she softly whispered his name wrapping her arms around his neck "let me be honest, i love you... tian. i love you so much!" her eyes softened and in a desperate attempt, she leaned in to kiss his lips. but zhao tian caught her shoulders "miya!" the unexpected rejection of her kiss left her in a state of shock, her eyes welling up with tears as she struggled to find her words amidst the overwhelming emotions "w-well, i expected this... you already have a girlfriend." zhao tian sighed wryly "miya, first hear me out!" chi miya shook her head "no, tian... answer me honestly, i want to hear this. do you like me?" her eyes trembled with both nervousness and hope. with a smile on his face and a nod of his head, "you are a beautiful woman, miya. of course, i like you." *gasp* chi miya''s eyes widened in astonishment, a gasp escaping her lips as a rush of happiness overwhelmed her heart. "you...you love me?" she stammered, her words tinged with disbelief. "tian!" chi miya threw herself into zhao tian''s embrace, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. with a smile, zhao tian gently patted her head "miy-" but chi miya placed her finger on his lips and shook her head. "i can understand you, tian... you have a girlfriend, who is younger and beautiful than me. and you can''t cheat on her by loving me..." she cupped his face in her palms and looked at him softly that''s why, tian... please take my first time. i seduced you even though i knew you had a girlfriend." she said her eyes tender with affection. "i-i want you to take my precious first, my first love. even though i can''t satisfy you with my heart, i h-hoped i could satisfy you with my body and offer myself to you in that way.." she took his hand and placed it on her boob squeezing it "please tian, make love to me. only once is enough for me to remember life long." she spoke with a smile on her face, her voice tinged with longing for him. zhao tian was taken aback by her declaration of love, realizing for the first time the depth of her feelings for him. he gently wrapped his arms around her waist, drawing her nearer to him. "how could i ever let go of someone as devoted and caring as you, miya?" chi miya''s eyes crescented in worry "b-but you already have a girlfriend. if you love me... then..." zhao tian smiled "how about this? you both become my girlfriends?" huh? ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! drop giftsss raahhh!!!! Chapter 53 *Tasting Chi Miya* chapter 53 *tasting chi miya* "h-huh? you mean, you want to date both of us at the same... time? two-timing?" chi miya asked in confusion and zhao tian simply nodded in response, his hands gently squeezing her boobs. chi miya blushed deeply, her cheeks turning a delicate shade of pink as she caught sight of him gently caressing her boobs, his fingers sinking into her soft skin. her eyes fluttered, "hnngh~" a soft moan slipping past her lips. "so, what do you say?" zhao tian asked as he gently circled his finger on her sensitive nipple, and he playfully teased it, his eyes locked with hers. "hmmngh~ b-but isn''t that cheating?" zhao tian smiled "it is cheating if i hid it from ying''er, but she will also know... so it''s okay." "t-that''s" chi miya contemplated the idea. ''a-as long as i can become his girlfriend...'' her resistance crumbled under the weight of her yearning, the allure of this tempting offer becoming too difficult to resist. a sigh left her lips, her blue eyes glancing into his and a smile stretched across her lips "if i can be your girlfriend... then. i-its okay. but you sister?" she asked in concern. "don''t worry. i will talk to her..." he spoke and pulled her waist even closer making her properly sit on his lap and she obediently wrapped her arms around his neck. as her boobs came closer to his face. zhao tian opened his lips and licked her nipple sucking on it. "haaangh~!" chi miya felt an electrifying sensation over her body as she felt his moist tongue licking and sucking on her boobs. "mmngh~ t-tian~~" she let out a soft moan as zhao tian sucked on her breast, his hand moving lower to gently fondle her ass. the sensation sent shivers of delight through her body, igniting a fire of desire within her. she arched her back, pressing herself closer to him, reveling in ecstasy. zhao tian pulled back his lips, leaving a glistening trail of saliva on chi miya''s nipples. her eyes softened into crescent shapes as she looked at him, seeing the affectionate smile on his lips. as she glimpsed at his lips, she slowly lifted her arm, her fingers gently caressing his soft lips. "may i kiss you?" she whispered, her eyes filled with anticipation. zhao tian couldn''t help but laugh softly before nodding in agreement. chi miya''s face lit up with a smile and she leaned in towards zhao tian, closing her eyes as she planted a gentle kiss on his lips. in response, zhao tian reciprocated the kiss, tenderly sucking on her lower lip. as chi miya felt the tender touch of his lips against hers, a wave of overwhelming joy washed over her, igniting an insatiable desire for even more of his affectionate touches. reluctant to part from their passionate kiss, she fervently maintained their intimate kiss, craving for more. pulling back from the kiss, zhao tian placed a gentle peck on her lips before trailing a series of kisses along her neck. "tian~" chi miya let out a soft gasp of pleasure, tangling her fingers in his hair as he continued to lavish affection on her neck. chi miya savored the sensation of zhao tian''s tongue tracing along her collarbone, reveling in the pleasure it brought her as she closed her eyes in bliss. the soft touch of his lips on her delicate skin sent shivers down her spine, causing her to lose herself in the moment. *smooch* he trailed his lips along her cleavage reaching her boobs and glancing at the huge breasts jiggling with the cherry on top he couldn''t hold back the urge and sucked on her nipple stretching it upward. "haangh~! tiaannnnn b-both of themmm..." as waves of ecstasy washed over her, she couldn''t help but release a melodious moan, a mixture of satisfaction and desire escaping her lips. and hearing her request, zhao tian cupped both of her boobs. as he pressed them together, chi miya could feel the delicate sensation of her nipples brushing against each other. *num* *num* chi miya''s back arched in pleasure and pressed his head on her boobs "mmnhg~ yes.. suck them harder...." overwhelmed with intense pleasure, she bit her lip, unable to contain her ecstasy. he tightly squeezed her slippery and juicy boobs on his palms and sucked on both nipples at the same time. he opened his lips and gently bit them as extraordinary pleasure muddled chi miya''s mind and even more love juices began to trickle down from her pussy.. "aaangh~!! hmmnghhh~~~" zhao tian pulled back his lips and saw her reddened nipples and her boobs raising up and down because of her rapid breathing. zhao tian lowered his hand, gently reaching near her pussy. "you are already this wet..." he spoke as she rubbed the outer pink folds with his fingers. chi miya''s eyes quivered in embarrassment and her eyes widened in surprise as zhao tian slid his finger into her pink pussy. "haangh~!" she let out a heavy moan as she felt his finger exploring her narrow cave. chi miya, already feeling a rush of pleasure from the teasing of her breasts, was driven to even greater heights of ecstasy as his skilled fingers expertly explored and stretched her sensitive folds she couldn''t hold it anymore. "aaaanghhh~!" letting out a deep, intense moan filled with pure ecstasy, her entire body squirmed as waves of pleasure consumed her and she came hard squirting love juices from her trembling pussy. zhao tian was surprised, that was quite fast. he got down from the bed and removed his own clothes to taste the delicious dinner while it was hot. ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 54 *Zhao Tian and Chi Miya* chapter 54 *zhao tian and chi miya* "haa... haa...." chi miya gasped for air, her breathing ragged, her chest rising up and down after the intense orgasm just now. "mmngh~!" she suddenly felt a sudden sensation on her pussy and her misty eyes quivered as she looked down at her pussy "tian..." she softly mumbled and she saw zhao tian rubbing his dick on her pussy moistening his dick with her own love juices. wha- chi miya gasped in shock looking at the size of his dick. i-is this normal? is this supposed to be this big? "hngghh~!" a soft moan escaped her lips as zhao tian stroked his dick on her pussy. chi miya panicked a little seeing the size. zhao tian, sensing her anxiety, leaned in and gently patted her head "don''t worry... it will only hurt at first..." he reassured with a smile. chi miya gave a timid nod and a soft moan escaped her lips as she felt the head of his dick slowly opening her outer folds. zhao tian grinned as he stroked his cock against her quivering pussy. he could feel the trembling of her pink folds and how even more wet liquid was dripping from them, coating his thick cock, a little later, zhao tian gently slid his cock inside the tight pussy. chi miya''s eyebrows whimpered as she felt zhao tian''s big cock slowly spreading her pussy open and she bit her lips. at this time, zhao tian felt a thin membrane blocking his way, chi miya closed her eyes tightly bracing herself for what was to come and zhao tian pushed deeper breaking the hymen and taking the virginity. "nnnngh!" chi miya let out a guttural cry of pain as she felt a sharp sensation tear through her body as she felt his dick piercing through her hymen making the blood flow out of her pussy marking her first time. pushing its way inside chi miya''s pussy, the head of his dick slowly spread the tight pussy and pulsating sensation intensified as her inner muscles were squeezing way too tightly around zhao tian''s dick. zhao tian who felt way too good due to how tight chi miya''s pussy was, tried his best not to lose control of himself and start moving too quickly. at the same time, he even began playing with her boobs to make her feel more pleasure and reduce the pain while kissing her. squeezing her soft milky breasts his finger began to play with her pink nipple buds. chi miya''s clutch on his neck got tighter and she unconsciously bit zhao tian''s lip in pain. chi miya''s back arched feeling the hot white magma filling up her insides and her eyes widened in sheer pleasure. *thud* her back fell on the bed and her breathing ragged. *huff* *huff* zhao tian saw her boobs swaying up and down, because of her heavy breathing. "miya..." with a gentle whisper, he lay beside her on the bed. chi miya affectionately drew herself nearer, entangling her arms around his body and the cum leaked from her pussy. zhao tian pulled her closer, enveloping her in a comforting hug, his arms wrapped tightly around her as his hands wandered her back and chi miya too ran her fingers over his rigged muscles feeling them. each touch, each kiss, each caress filled her with a sense of euphoria, a blissful haze that enveloped her in a world of passion and longing. at that moment, there was nothing but them, lost in a dance of desire and pleasure that seemed to stretch on endlessly. "tian, i love you~~~" ... in the morning- zhao tian felt something on his nose and his eyelids fluttered open. the first thing he saw was a pink nipple teasing his nose "oh, you woke up?" as he heard the soft murmur, he shifted his gaze toward the stunning woman lying next to him, her naked body illuminated by the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. "good morning, miya..." he greeted, stretching his arms as he settled into a sitting position on the bed, the pristine white blanket draped over their lower bodies. chi miya moved closer hugging his muscular chest "my first morning together with you, tian." she spoke placing a gentle kiss on his cheek. with a chuckle, zhao tian hugged her body back "does it still hurt?" chi miya smiled and shook her head "not much as i thought it is tolerable.." zhao tian nodded his head, tenderly brushing her luscious blue hair, relishing in the softness of her hair, and playfully pinched her cute little nose. chi miya giggled seeing his cute teasing and pinched his waist back. but a wry smile appeared on zhao tian''s face and he turned towards the door. ''well, fuck!'' *creek* opening the door, zhao suyin entered the room with a coffee cup in her hand "tian''er!" ---------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter!!! Chapter 55 Having an affair?!! chapter 55 having an affair?!! *creek* zhao suyin entered the room with a smile to greet her son with a coffee the first thing in the morning "tian''er..." she called him affectionately. but as she stepped in, she was met with the sight of zhao tian seated on the bed, embraced by a stunning woman who appeared completely naked, sitting next to him. "wha-" zhao suyin was taken aback and left speechless, her jaw dropping in astonishment. her eyes dilated in shock and her eyes darted back and forth between zhao tian and chi miya unable to believe what she was witnessing. chi miya was startled by the sudden entry of the stunning woman and pulled the bedsheet covering her breasts "u-un...". zhao tian smiled softly "good morning, mom." m-mom? chi miya was stunned and looked at the woman standing there with a shocked pikachu face. zhao suyin came out of her shock and her body trembled seeing him hugging chi miya. feeling flustered she hurriedly exited the room "s-sorry, for interrupting..." as she left, chi miya closed her face with her palms "t-this is not how i wanted to meet your mom." she was so embarrassed about how to face her mother-in-law after this. zhao tian chuckled light-heartedly "don''t worry, mom won''t take it seriously. she is an easygoing person..." "r-really?" "yeah!" ... "hmm..." zhao ying hummed a tune under her breath as walked upstairs to wake her little brother. "did he come back after the date yesterday night?" she muttered to herself. as she lifted her gaze, she saw her mom coming downstairs with the steaming coffee cup in her hand, a slight blush adorned her cheeks as her gaze seemed lost in deep thoughts, staring into nothing. eh? zhao ying was dumbfounded seeing her walking down with a blank stare. why does she look like she just saw a ghost? "mom... is tian''er in his room?" zhao ying asked but zhao suyin walked past her downstairs just simply staring into nothing. wth? zhao ying was confused to see her mom''s weird behavior. what did she just see? did she see him while he was flying or something? "tian''er, what happened?" curious, zhao ying asked pushing the door. "ah!" but the sight took her by surprise when she saw chi miya standing naked near the bed and raising her hands to braid her hair while zhao tian was sitting on the bed. zhao tian''s smile widened as he leaned back against the soft pillows on the bed, "ying''er!" *gasp* seeing the pink-haired woman, chi miya gasped in shock. i-isn''t she? instantly, a surge of panic washed over her, causing her heart to palpitate rapidly within her chest, with the fear of being caught by his girlfriend. zhao ying narrowed her eyes and she could clearly see the panic in chi miya''s face. "tian''er... are you cheating on me?" she asked taking two steps inside the room. feeling the glare of zhao ying, chi miya''s body trembled with shame as she averted her eyes. ''shit, it''s over...'' she felt a sense of dread wash over her, realizing that she had been caught red-handed in an affair and found out by the real wife. "chi miya, i heard you are on a date with him... but i thought it was a friendly date... but to think you even had sex." zhao ying said, a heavy silence hanging in the air, and chi miya''s eyes quivered, her eyes moistening with tears. she hurriedly bowed her head "s-sorry... zhao ying, i-i am the one who seduced him to have sex with me. so don''t blame him... it''s all my fault." zhao tian and chi miya came out of the bathroom wearing towels around them. as they made their way back to the bedroom, zhao ying who was lying on the bed turned her head "chi miya, here is your set of clothes you can wear." with a smile, chi miya gave a nod "hm..." zhao tian walked over to the bed and gently kissed zhao ying''s lips. after a small kiss, he reached for his t-shirt and shorts. "i''ll go and talk with mom." zhao tian said and zhao ying smiled wryly "yeah, go and talk to her... she was so shocked seeing both of you." as zhao tian left the room, chi miya who was only wearing the underwear quickly sat beside zhao ying on the bed. zhao ying was puzzled "what happened, chi miya? you did not like the dress?" chi miya giggled and shook her head "no, um... i can call you ying, right?" zhao ying gave a nod "i will also call you sister miya, since you are older than me." chi miya''s eyes softened and she nodded her head "en. the thing is... i want to know more about tian." zhao ying raised an eyebrow "more about him?" chi miya hurriedly nodded "yeah, like his hobbies, what he likes... something like that?" zhao ying rolled her eyes thinking about this "hm... tian''er doesn''t have a particular hobby as he can do anything if he tries it once or twice, he is a prodigy after all." "ah, wait... he likes to play games." zhao ying said pointing at the pc setup. oh... chi miya mused in amusement as this was the first time she heard him like to play games. "and he also likes sweets. he likes desserts even more..." "o-oh..." "and mostly he watches tv with me and mom. he spoils me so much... haha." chi miya chuckled hearing this and zhao ying asked curiously "you know about cultivation?" chi miya gave a nod "yeah, he actually saved me once from assassins." zhao ying was surprised "tell me the full story., sister miya." "haha, ok!" ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! privilege chapters available! drop giftss!! Chapter 56 I can help you Mom! chapter 56 i can help you mom! as zhao tian descended the staircase, he made his way towards the kitchen where he saw his mom cooking in the kitchen. "mom." zhao tian called her softly and zhao suyin turned around with a warm smile on her face "tian''er." zhao tian gently wrapped his left hand around her shoulder "so, how is my girlfriend?" he asked teasingly and zhao suyin couldn''t help but giggle "yeah, she is beautiful..." "i am really surprised to see a naked girl with you on the bed. but i am also glad that you finally decided to get a girlfriend." she spoke and a mischievous smile appeared on her lips. "seems like mom doesn''t need to take on your sexual urges anymore, you have a girlfriend now..." "haha!" zhao tian let out a lighthearted chuckle hearing this "yeah, sure... but." with a playful smile dancing on his lips, he brought his right hand near her neck smoothly sliding his hand into her dress without any hesitation. "t-tian''er?" zhao tian gasped in surprise seeing this but zhao tian just continued with a smile as he firmly grasped her breast through the fabric of her bra eliciting a soft moan out of her lips. "hnngh~!" zhao suyin couldn''t help but feel her heart skip a beat as she saw the playful smile on his face "tian''er you have a girlfriend now... you still need mom''s help?" zhao tian didn''t say anything, keeping his smile he tried to remove the dress a bit but zhao suyin caught his hand "tian''er, what are you doing?" she asked looking into his teasing blue eyes. gently, he leaned in close to her, his voice barely above a whisper "just cooperate with me..." as he delicately tugged at her, she stumbled and fell on his shoulder, feeling the warmth of his touch. despite her initial resistance, she couldn''t help but surrender to his request and slowly retracted her hand. zhao tian''s smile widened as he slowly peeled her upper dress unveiling her seductive curves enhanced by a lustrous white bra that was holding her voluptuous breasts. "bra strap on the front, how convenient.." he uttered and unfastened the bra strap. with a flick, the bra opened revealing her big bouncy boobs with her pink nipples. zhao suyin''s heart trembled in intense emotions as zhao tian''s skilled fingers gently sank into her supple breasts, a sensation of pure bliss enveloped her being. "soft as that day, mom..." "hnngh~ tian''er..." zhao suyin mewled and placed the spoon down as she raised her arm wrapping it around his head as he leaned in to place a tender kiss on her seductive neck. as zhao suyin felt the gentle touch of zhao tian''s lips against her neck, a wave of pleasure washed over her body, causing her to shudder and her eyes to turn misty. zhao tian''s fingers danced around her nipples teasing them, sending waves of pleasure through her body and zhao suyin opened her lips letting out a soft moan "haangh~!" "t-tian''er, we are in the kitchen right now... if you really want... mom can use her mouth later..." hearing this, zhao tian chuckled, his fingers still fondling her boobs and massaging them. "it is actually you, who needs help mom." hm? zhao suyin was quite confused hearing his words "huh?" zhao tian smiled and planted a kiss on her nape "i heard... some middle-aged woman have an insane sex drive. is that true?" zhao suyin''s body stuttered upon hearing this and the blush on her face deepened. zhao tian grinned "you don''t need to hold back, i am here, your son." "if you ever need help, don''t be ashamed to ask me... this son of yours will completely take on your desires if you want. we are family, after all." he said in a teasing voice. zhao suyin''s face turned a deep shade of red, overwhelmed with embarrassment as zhao tian repeated the same kind of words she told him. zhao tian smiled and slowly retracted his hands from her boobs. "heh, you are the ceo of that chi company?" zhao suyin asked in wonder. chi miya gave a nod embarrassed. "but you look so young..." hearing this, chi miya spoke, "my parents passed away while i was at university, so i took over the company at that time." "ah, sorry..." zhao suyin apologized for making her remember her dead parents. chi miya shook her head "no, aunty... don''t mind it." she replied politely. zhao tian glanced at his mom and raised his eyebrow asking ''how is she?'' zhao suyin giggled silently with a nod of her approval ''she''s good.'' zhao suyin got curious and asked, "so how did you meet my son and fall in love with him?" chi miya stopped eating taking a quick glance at zhao tian "actually i first met him in the hospital, when he saved my sister and admitted her to the hospital." "then we exchanged contacts and we went to a party together. during my time with him, i am constantly attracted to him..." a small appeared on her face as she remembered the past incidents "i mean he is just so handsome and always treats me with care and genuine affection. how could i not fall for him?" zhao suyin looked at chi miya blankly as she started unconsciously blabbering about the things she loved about zhao tian. chi miya seemed completely lost in her own thoughts, absentmindedly scraping her spoon against her plate as she spoke enthusiastically about zhao tian. "he even killed the assassins and-" what? killing assassins?" zhao suyin interrupted with a yell and chi miya came out of her daze panicking "i-i am sorry aunty, i w-was... watching an assassin movie yesterday so i got it mixed up.. haha..." she said with a wry smile. "a-actually he helped me find the embezzlement that was happening in the company and found the culprits among the shareholders." "o-oh i see..." zhao suyin muttered and chi miya facepalmed herself. ''fuck! i almost blurted it all.'' seeing all of the banter, zhao ying couldn''t contain her chuckle. chi miya looked at zhao tian apologetically ''i am sorry...'' zhao tian just smiled and patted her head. ... as they sat together in the car, chi miya leaned in to softly press her lips against zhao tian''s "then, i am leaving... tian." she murmured tenderly, her voice tinged with longing.. zhao tian gave a nod "i''ll come later to the hospital to visit shui." chi miya gave a nod and stepped out of the car walking towards her villa. as she left, zhao ying quickly jumped from the backseat, crawling to the front seat near zhao tian. "tian''er!" ... as zhao tian drove the car, he stole a quick glance at zhao ying, who was completely immersed in the music playing on the radio. her body swayed and moved with the rhythm, clearly enjoying the upbeat vibes that filled the car. but a sudden frown appeared on his face sensing a presence "who are these guys?" ----------------------------------------- i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 57 Need to kill her? chapter 57 need to kill her? "hmm..." zhao tian muttered his hands gripping the steering wheel driving the car through the windy roads zhao ying also glanced around the area zhao tian was driving in. "what are we doing near the forest? trekking?" zhao tian let out a chuckle "yeah!" he parked the car to the side and opened the door coming outside. following suit, zhao ying also came outside with a weary sigh as she stretched her arms and closed her eyes relaxing her muscles. "haah!" she exhaled and opened her pink eyes *gasp* but her eyes dilated in shock as she saw a sharp knife crackling with green energy hurling towards her at high speed, aiming right at her face woosh *swoosh* reacting swiftly, yellow energy radiated from zhao ying''s body as she raised her arm, a shining yellow sword materializing in her palm *sleesh* she quickly slashed the knife in a horizontal slash. *clank* the knife got cut into two pieces and fell to the ground. a small smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips as he glanced at the light sword in her hand "nice reaction! seems like shenyi''s training is fruitful!" zhao ying squinted her eyes and used her astral sense "we are surrounded by three people. 1st level of true astral stage" zhao tian shook his head "no, four!" *trreekkkk* the earth beneath their feet unexpectedly started to shake violently. filled with a mix of fear and anticipation, zhao ying instinctively took a step back, only to be startled by a sudden whooshing sound that echoed through the air. *woosshhh* at this time, a man fully clad in black appeared right in front of zhao ying with a dagger in his hand, the tip of it piercing toward zhao ying. zhao ying deftly swirled the sword in her hand blocking the dagger and the man, taken aback by her speed and precision, took a couple of steps back and furrowed his brow in puzzlement. ''i can''t sense astral energy from her... but she is using a technique and it seems like the affinity is light. they wanted to kill her... because of the rare affinity?.'' *swish* the man again dashed at her slashing his dagger at her once more and zhao ying again intercepted the attack with the sword *clank* creating a loud clash as the two weapons collided. zhao ying blinked her eyes and the man in front of her disappeared. *woosh* she felt a green energy in the corner of her eyes and she narrowed her gaze. ''he is using a movement technique along with the wind element giving him such speed. he is four levels lower than me, yet i can''t defeat him...'' ''urghhh! my lack of battle experience is obvious.'' ''now in the front!'' the man again darted at her and aimed the sharp edge of the dagger right at her neck. but as he inched closer, he saw her crouching down and was not trying to attack or defend this time. hm? regardless, without hesitation he slashed near her neck. but suddenly, a protective yellow barrier materialized, covering her body from the dagger *clank*. at the same time, zhao ying, who had just been crouching, swiftly swung her sword and sliced through the assassin''s legs. her blade effortlessly sliced through the flesh, leaving a trail of crimson stains on her weapon. "arghhhh!" the assassin let out a guttural cry of frustration as his body collapsed onto the ground, writhing in excruciating pain. ''light shield...'' she muttered under her breath. she only used light''s sword from the beginning making the assassin think that she has no other tricks. she lured him in by showing a feint and protected her with the light shield while slashing with the light sword. seeing the bloody body of the assassin squirming on the ground zhao ying was horrified. she looked away in disgust but she shook her head ''no, no, i am a cultivator...'' she again glanced at his severed legs and steeled her resolve. she took a deep breath calming her nerves and the sword in her hand disappeared. "good job, ying''er!" zhao tian walked towards her and a smile blomed on zhao ying''s face seeing him. "tian''er..." hugging her body, zhao tian spoke "ying''er, you go back inside the artifact and rest... i will clear things here." zhao ying gave a nod and she disappeared. zhao tian then turned toward the assassin who was squirming on the ground "don''t worry, i''ll kill you now." he took his own dagger and sliced at his neck killing him. he then walked towards the bulky man who was still coerced on the floor under pressure. "so, who ordered you to kill me?" the bulky man didn''t say anything and glared at zhao tian. "well, i know you assassins won''t tell anything easily." zhao tian spoke and tried to search for anything in the assassin''s clothes. he just found some hidden weapons and blades... but in the midst, he found the photo. on the back, it was written ''target'' "hm?" he turned the photo and saw zhao ying''s picture on it. someone has sneaked a picture of zhao tian while she was in the university classroom. "huh?" zhao tian narrowed his eyes and glanced at the bulky man "now i want to know who the fuck dared to kill my sister?" a cold voice left his lips. the man was taken aback by the intensity of zhao tia''s anger, as he could sense it through the tone of his voice ''ah shit!" ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 58 Went on a rampage! chapter 58 went on a rampage! *swish* a gleaming sword appeared in zhao tian''s hand as he glanced at the man who was pinned to the ground by his pressure. "so, who told you guys to kill her?" he asked in a nonchalant tone as he sat on the man''s back. *kichik* zhao tian stabbed the sword at the man''s hand and the man''s eyes widened in horror "arghhhhh!!!" a cry of pain left his lips. despite the man''s desperate cries, zhao tian showed no sign of empathy or remorse as he plunged the sword in deeper. "tell me!" zhao tian demanded, his grip on the sword tightening as he twisted it mercilessly "aaarghhhhhh!!!" the man''s agonized screams filled the air as the blade tore through his muscles, causing excruciating pain, and ripping it from the inside. *splash* he retracted the sword and the blood puddled out from his hand "arghh arghhh!!" the man screamed in excruciating pain. "tell" *kichik* zhao tian again stabbed the sword on his arm before pulling it back out. "me." *kichik* "arghhh!!!!" he continued stabbing the sword twisting it and contorting the muscle as the man vehemently cried in a piercing scream at the top of his lungs, his eyes, filled with a mixture of pain and anger, turned a fiery shade of red as he struggled to catch his breath amidst the chaos. seeing the assassin just screaming around *slissh* he deftly cut off his arms and asked again "so are you telling me?" "aarghhhhhhhh!!!!" the man squirmed on the ground in utter pain as he gazed down at his hand, the deep gash causing a steady stream of crimson blood to flow freely, staining the surrounding ground. as zhao tian thought of cutting his other arm "i-i am telling.. aarrrgh!" the man gritted his teeth in pain and said his red eyes glancing at zhao tian. zhao tian gave a nod "i am hearing!" "w-we are assassins, we aaarghhh!! were never told who the c-clients are urghhhh *cough* *cough* we just get the information about the target and we k-kill them. arggghhh" the man''s eyes trembled in horrific pain but he withstood all of that and spoke because if he didn''t speak zhao tian would continue torturing him. "and your organization name?" h-huh? the man''s eyes trembled to hear this and he again felt the excruciating pain in his body muddling his sense he was trying hard to even keep his consciousness because of the bloodless in his body. "your. organization. name?" *kichik* with each word he stabbed his shoulders. "arghhhh!! *cough*" the man''s screams got louder and zhao tian thrust his sword even deeper, hitting his shoulder bone. *gasp* the man''s eyes widened in sheer terror as zhao tian began to twist the sword, causing it to scratch against his bones, sending intense waves of excruciating pain throughout his body. with every twist, his agonized screams echoed through the air, resonating with the sheer brutality of the torture he was enduring. "arghhh!!! it hurtsts!!! arghhh!!! i''ll tell... i''ll telll..." he repeatedly pleaded with zhao tian, his voice filled with a horrifying mixture of fear and desperation. zhao tian nodded his head and retracted his hand, the sword still stabbed on the man''s shoulder. "w-we are from the blood blade organization... and the three people you killed are the rookies trained under me..." "arghhh *cough* t-this is their first mission, so i accompanied them. it was just a task to kill a human girl but... urghhh!" hearing the lame-ass name of the organization, zhao tian frowned "and where is the headquarters of the organization?" "t-that''s..." the man hesitated, unsure of whether to disclose the whereabouts of their headquarters. zhao tian, sensing his hesitation, tightened his grip on the sword and began to twist it slowly. "arghh! o-ok! okay! fuck fuckkkk stop!" zhao tian didn''t stop and dug the sword deeper into his flesh "then tell me..." despite the excruciating pain, the man managed to gasp out the information "raaarghh!!!! it''s like 430 miles to the north from here... in the s-silver mist forest u-underground...argh!! it hurts fucking damn it!! urghh!" the man hastily spoke can''t able to withstand the pain. his breathing ragged in utter pain and he felt his eyelids getting heavy feeling unconscious from the severe blood loss and the pain numbing his brain. receiving the information, zhao tian didn''t think much and sliced his head ending his life. he stood up and a ball of flame appeared on his palm "it is a good thing to learn the fire technique first." he spoke and flicked his finger. *thrisssh* the lifeless bodies of the assassins began to burn brightly leaving burnt charred remains. "silver mist forest...." zhao tian muttered and *woooosh* he dashed through the air. ... a relief washed over the assassins'' hearts as they saw the long katana perked on the man''s back and they yelled recognizing him "master liu!" the man in front of them is one of the four people inside this base trained personally by their boss. the man named liu took the long katana from his back, his emotionless eyes glimpsing at the number of heads on the ground. "that was quite a commot-" *swish* *sling* zhao tian''s sword cleaved through both the katana and the man''s face leaving it split into two. *gik* the assassins looked on in horror as they witnessed their leader, collapsing to the ground with half of his head missing, blood spraying everywhere. *thud* they all raised their trembling eyes to look at zhao tian standing there, his sword dipped in blood, his piercing gaze sending shivers down their spine "bring me your boss!" zhao tian continued his rampage, killing every assassin in his sight. assassins with the cultivation level of true, soul, and spirit astral stage fled at him but he mercilessly slaughtered them without a single hint of hesitation. *swish* with a swift movement, a sharp blade was thrown towards him, which he caught effortlessly in his left hand, breaking it.*crack* breaking it in his palm. as he looked up, he was met with the sight of a woman with vibrant green hair standing before him completely naked, not a stitch of clothing to be seen on her body. "m-madam laure!" the assassins stood in awe as they laid eyes on her, their hearts racing at the sight of her naked body. this is the madonna of their assassin headquarters. as zhao tian turned his face, laure''s eyes widened in surprise seeing his handsomeness. "what a hottie!" she spoke in a seductive voice as she licked the dagger''s tip with her tongue. she then gently placed the tip on her nipple teasing the pink nipple playfully arousing herself as love juices trickled down her thigh "just looking at you makes me turned on!" she closed her eyes in ecstasy. zhao tian squinted his eyes looking at the woman ''2nd level heaven astral stage...'' *clank* suddenly, a sharp sound echoed in the air as zhao tian swiftly intercepted a surprise attack, his gaze shifting towards the man standing before him with a frown ''4th level heaven astral stage.'' the man took a step back glaring at laure "what are you doing, bitch! we need to eliminate this threat!" laure''s eyes fluttered open, a mischievous glint dancing within them "sure, i''ll help!" she spoke as she looked at the other assassins their eyes fixated on her. with a playful smirk, she slowly turned around, elegantly bending down to show her pussy and butthole to the assassins. she spread the pink folds of her pussy with her fingers "whoever kills him, i''ll let them hit this pussy..." she spoke trying to encourage them. *gulp* the assassins hardly gulped their saliva and the fire ignited in their hearts "yeaaahhhh!! let''s do this!" "since master chen is also here!!!" "we are killing him!" ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 59 Against the Boss! chapter 59 against the boss! zhao tian calmly observed the group of assassins swiftly rushing towards him. well, the woman just made the thing easier for him. now he doesn''t have to chase them... they will come towards him. as laure observed the scene unfolding before her, a subtle smirk appeared on her face. her eyes were irresistibly drawn to zhao tian, and a fleeting thought escaped her lips "damn, he is so handsome..." she muttered licking her lips. zhao tian frowned his brows "just heaven astral stage, not a big problem..." he spoke as he did a horizontal slash. *swish* the man in front of him narrowly evaded the slash just in the nick of time as he instinctively took two steps back. the man squinted his eyes in frustration ''what stage is he? i can''t see through his cultivation!'' *woosh* he leaped up from the ground and swiftly darted out of the area, soaring through the air. zhao tian played along and left the underground hurling toward the air. "so you are also in heaven astral stage." the man spoke as his entire body became engulfed in a radiant blaze of red flames. *woosssh* with a swift whooshing sound, the man''s sword ignited with a brilliant flame, casting a fiery glow as he lifted his hand "swirling flames!" *swooosh* enormous slashes formed of scorching fire surged toward zhao tian, threatening to engulf him in a blaze of destruction. zhao tian casually flicked his hand, releasing a powerful wave of astral energy that collided with the oncoming slashes, obliterating them in an epic display of force. *boom* the man was startled seeing this and he prepared for his next move. to finish things quickly, zhao tian dashed toward him and again slashed his sword with presicion not missing the attack this time. *sleesh* a cleave landed on the man''s chest splitting his body into two "arghhhh!!" a gut-wrenching scream escaped from his lips, echoing through the air as his eyes widened in disbelief. in his final moments, he glanced at the floating figure of zhao tian and he closed his eyes, his body collapsing to the ground in a gruesome heap among the trees. *thud* *crassh* laure standing in the underground was bewildered seeing the man getting defeated. she couldn''t believe her eyes and stammered, "this can''t be real...he was even more powerful than me." but sensing a presence, a smile appeared on her lips "the boss is here..." "the boss is here!" the others also exclaimed in delight. zhao tian turned his head and saw the man hovering in the air looking at him with a cold gaze, devoid of emotions. "you killed my years of hard work. just like that?" ye lan spoke narrowing his eyes "i won''t let you go so easily." a glint of purple energy passed through ye lan''s eyes as he quickly appeared near zhao tian leaving a trail of purple energy behind. *swoosh* zhao tian raised an eyebrow looking at the incredible speed *woosh* he blinked his eyes and saw a punch crackling with vibrant purple electricity inching closer to his face. *thud* zhao tian reacted swiftly by raising his left hand and blocking the incoming fist with his forearm. *boom* the impact created a mesmerizing *swoosh* sound, causing visible ripples to form in the air around them. ye lan was stunned seeing zhao tian casually blocking his punch concentrated with astral energy. "i am at the 9th level of heaven astral stage and you blocked me. what is your stage?" "6th level of heaven astral stage..." zhao tian said and punched right at ye lan''s face, his fist sinking into his face as he was sent blasting on the floor *booom* trees were crushed as he crashed to the ground, leaving behind a trail of destruction in his wake. the force of the impact was so great that it created large cracks in the ground. *gasp* laure watched in horror as ye lan was in danger and immediately sprang into action, flying into the air to assist. "boss!" she screamed and zhao tian glanced at her "whore!" he muttered and the sword again appeared on his palm. *sling* with a horizontal slash, the body of the woman from head to pussy was split in half and she doesn''t even have time to react as her marred body fell on the ground. "*cough* w-why all of this?" ye lan asked writhing in pain and zhao tian spoke "someone has hired assassins from your organization to kill someone dear to me." ye lan squinted his eyes "i see, i thought you were from the government or something. *cough* the information is in the main room... if you want to know who is the client." "well, thank you!" *slick* ... zhao tian landed on the underground and seeing him the assassins tried to flee away again. *wooosh* but zhao tian didn''t let them escape and continued killing the last one of them. *tap* walking through the dimly lit hallways, zhao tian scanned the main room with his astral sense. after a brief moment of exploration, he located the designated room and burst through the door with a forceful kick entering in. approaching the desk, zhao tian carefully examined the files that were neatly stacked on top. as he flipped through the documents, he noticed a large number of targets listed under pending and completed. as his fingers turned the pages, his eyes caught the photo of zhao ying. he read through the details and saw the university address, even his home address there. then his eyes fell on the client and his gaze narrowed "fei lingxi!" he muttered coldly. in this world, the ones he mostly loves are his mom and his sister and he would go to any lengths for them, and now someone has tried to harm his loved ones, he won''t let this slip away easily. "fei family!" --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 60 Fei family Mansion! chapter 60 fei family mansion! *thrisssh* floating in the sky zhao tian clasped his palm as burning flames scorched dancing on his hand. *swish* bringing his hands together in a fluid motion he pulled his right hand like pulling a string in a bow. *swish* a fire arrow materialized in his hands and pulling the arrow, his eyes gazed at the destroyed building and the assassin underground. "can''t leave evidence." *swish* with a flick of his finger, the fire arrow was hurled at the building. *booom* an earth-shattering explosion erupted, obliterating the structure into countless fragments and igniting a fierce blaze that consumed the surrounding forest, leaving behind a trail of devastation. looking at the scorching fire on the ground, zhao tian narrowed his eyes and took his mobile from his pocket to call someone. *ring* the call connected "tian?" "oldman, i need the address of the fei family mansion." ... *baam* zhao tian landed on the front court of the large mansion near the fountain. "huh? the bodyguards, who had been leisurely strolling around the perimeter, were immediately startled as a man suddenly landed on the court. "w-what? did he just come flying here?" one yelled and the others prepared their guns in case the man made any movements. zhao tian didn''t say anything and walked forward as he unleashed his cultivation pressure. "arggghhh!" the sheer intensity of his power caused the men to be instantly crushed, rendering them unable to move as they were pressed down by the immense weight of his aura. "urghh!" they convulsed and contorted their body as the overwhelming force caused excruciating pain overall their body. they are just normal humans and the intensity of his coercion was so extreme that their minds became muddled by the torment and fell unconscious. *thud* walking to the large door *boom* *crack* he kicked the door open sending the doors dashing through the hallway. "kyaaah!" the maids inside the mansion were startled by the sudden sound. they rushed out of the hall into the kitchens. *tap* they slowly peeked out from the kitchen and they were all taken aback looking at the handsome man walking in. however, as they caught a glimpse of the cold gaze, a chilling sensation raced down their spines, and didn''t dare to raise any noises, and closed their mouths in fright. zhao tian walked on the large staircase that led to the upper floor. seeing zhao tian''s back the maids looked at each other bewildered "what is happening here? where are the guards." on the upper floor, fei lingxi relaxed comfortably on the plush sofa as she casually spoke into her cell phone "yeah, sign it off..." zhao tian spoke glancing at the two women "bodyguards of only spirit astral stage? that bitch doesn''t have money to afford powerful bodyguards?" hearing his mutter, the women exchanged bewildered glances ''h-how did he see through our cultivation?'' zhi luo and yan xu looked at each other and gave a faint nod. *woosh* suddenly, a vibrant surge of green energy emanated from both of their bodies as zhi luo dashed forward to zhao tian while yan xu backed away and took a pair of blades off her back. *sling* zhi luo instantly appeared in front of zhao tian her fingers stretched as the green energy condensed on her hand forming wind claws. *swoosh* she slashed at zhao tian but zhao tian caught her wrist. in the meantime, yan xu slashed both of those swords toward zhao tian "hurricane slash." she muttered as two big green slashes materialized in the hall creating an ''x'' shape and wreaking havoc on the surrounding walls as they hurtled toward zhao tian. zhao tian catching the wrist of zhi luo threw her at the wall *clank* *thrassh* as she was hurled away. *feen* looking at the incoming slashes, zhao tian raised his hand and as the slashes came in contact with his palm, it got destroyed. *swoosh* zhao tian appeared near yan xu and grabbed her face slamming her head onto the ground *boom* and because of the impact the floor shattered as she got plunged to the lower floor. at this time, zhi luo also came scratching away the debris and zhao tian glanced at her "if you take another step, i''ll kill you." hearing his cold voice, zhi luo''s body shuddered in fear, and stood there like a statue. these two women are just bodyguards hired for money and he doesn''t want to kill them unnecessarily. zhao tian turned his eyes toward the lower floor and frowned. ... *baam* the noises echoing through the house caused fei ziyu and fei lingxi to jump in surprise, their hearts racing as they exchanged nervous glances."seems like they are fighting." fei lingxi muttered under her breath. *boom* but suddenly the whole room shook because of the impact. h-huh? both fei''s panicked seeing this and stood up from their couch. "w-what''s happening?" both of them raised their heads and saw the ceiling made of powerful steel trembling. *boom* *crash* in the next moment, the ceiling was blasted leaving a huge hole. fei ziyu''s eyes widened in shock looking at the young man who just entered the room "t-tian?" -------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 61: Tell me bitch! chapter 61: tell me bitch! an old man who was floating in the air, his sharp eyes narrowed in thought as he looked at the large blazing fire which has obliterated a building and the vicinity in the silver mist forest. "which faction did this?" a mutter left his lips. *swoosh* at this time, another man appeared beside him in the air and bowed "lord ombudsman!" the old man is none other than the ''ombudsman'' of this nation who oversees the activities of cultivators within the country. inside the nation, he is the strongest cultivator under the government.no?v(el)b\\jnn if any of the powerful cultivators went rampage destroying public properties and causing havoc, he was the one who should capture them under the name of the government. the ombudsman turned his eyes at the man bowing "any leads, sheng?" dan sheng raised his head and gave a nod "yes, lord ombudsman... the cultivator who did this has actually done a good job for the government." "hoh?" the ombudsman raised an eyebrow. dan sheng spoke, "since we came before everything could burn completely, we could find some things." "we found hundreds of corpses without their heads and their bodies are almost charred in the fire. the cultivator has gone rampage killing all of them mercilessly." "and the ones who died were not normal cultivators, they are all assassins." "hmm... so this is the hideout of an organization?" the ombudsman asked and dan sheng nodded his head "blood blade organization! who kill people for money from rich people which was actually illegal under the government." the ombudsman glanced at the destroyed trees on the side "i can sense a battle has happened between two heaven stage cultivators." his frown deepened feeling the lingering astral energy from the battle. "a lightning elemental and the other one is fire it seems." dan sheng was surprised as the old man even said the elemental energy just feeling the spark of the astral energy ''monarch astral stage is no joke!'' the ombudsman glimpsed at the water and ice cultivators trying to put off the fire in the woods. "why is it taking so long?" dai sheng also glimpsed at it and spoke with a wry smile "well, they are trying their best... but the fire seems so intense and it is not dying away easily." "are you telling me or not?" zhao tian asked twisting his foot on her delicate cheeks and fei lingxi felt so humiliated being stomped by a man. but fei lingxi kept silent because she knew if she told the truth, zhao tian would next aim for her daughter. she glared at him and spoke, "*cough* i-i didn''t like her face so i... ordered to kill her." hearing the shit, zhao tian gave a kick on her face "arghhhh!" holding her face, fei lingxi rolled on the ground her face bruised in red because of the kick *cough* *cough*. "i really didn''t want to ask this way... but you forced me." zhao tian said as a blade appeared in his hand. he placed his foot on her crotch and bent down bringing the blade near her stomach. fei lingxi''s eyes trembled to see this "w-what are you..." *sleesh* zhao tian did a slight horizontal slash *thrieek* and her dress was ripped apart, revealing her toned stomach and the black bra holding her voluptuous boobs. fei ziyu was shocked to see this "m-mom..." a faint voice escaped her lips. "you fucker!" fei lingxi''s anger boiled over as she tried to get up but zhao tian pinned her down on the floor with his cultivation pressure. *thud* "so, are you willing to tell me now?" zhao tian asked as he teased her belly button with the tip of the blade. "hnn..." fei lingxi''s eyes were full of anger as she saw zhao tian casually playing with her body the blade delicately dancing every inch of her stomach. "you asshole!" she yelled looking at him but she couldn''t move her body as her hands were pressed down on the ground. "still reluctant, huh?" zhao tian spoke as he saw her giant boobs jiggling as she struggled to move from the coercion. "you got something nice stack up here..." he uttered and slowly trailed the tip upward from her belly button moving it towards her bra. fei lingxi''s heart raced with fear as she watched in horror, her lips trembling as she stammered "d-don''t tell me... you." zhao tian slowly glided the blade towards her bra strap. "n-no..." fei lingxi vehemently shook her head as the blade inched closer and closer to her bra. with each passing second, her fear intensified, her breath hitching in her throat as the blade hovered just millimeters away from tearing through the fabric. fei lingxi closed her eyes bracing herself for the inevitable.. "i... i am the one who wanted to kill her." fei ziyu finally spoke overcome with dread andzhao tian stopped his hand turning his eyes at her. feeling his sharp gaze, fei ziyu''s body shrieked in fear. Chapter 62: A drama with the Feis! chapter 62: a drama with the fei''s! zhao tian retracted the blade from fei lingxi''s body and stood up glancing at fei ziyu. fei lingxi was startled to hear her daughter speak "z-ziyu?" feeling zhao tian''s icy glare, fei ziyu lowered her head in fear. zhao tian took a step forward and raised her chin with the blade making her look at him. "so?" seeing the blue eyes, fei ziyu gulped but she decided to tell the truth "i-i wanted to kill her... so that you would love me." huh? tf is this bitch yapping about? how would he love her if she killed his sister? seeing him narrowing his eyes, fei ziyu stammered "i m-mean, i thought... if i killed your sister you would fall into depression and at that time i would provide you with emotional support and y-you will love me." wtf? this twisted logic left him speechless. zhao tian squinted his eyes "are you retarded?" he asked retracting the blade from her neck. "but still..." zhao tian grabbed her neck with his left hand and pulled her. "you have done something you shouldn''t...." he spoke as he slowly tightened his grip on her neck. *gasp* fei lingxi''s eyes widened in shock and she quickly stood up and grabbed him shaking his body "you... let her go! shit!" she cursed in frustration. *slap* zhao tian gave a slap on her cheek "ahhh!" because of the force of his slap, she was sent backward tumbling over the sofa, and fell backward along with the sofa. *thud* she again stood up on her knees and felt the burning sensation on her cheek "tchhhh!" she let out a shrill cry as her cheek had reddened and swollen a little. fei ziyu''s eyes trembled as she felt his grip almost crushing her neck "h-hear me tian.. urghh i love you so much. s-so that''s why i wanted you to love me no matter w-what...*cough* i love you tian!! i love you!" "hm? really" zhao tian asked and fei zuyu hurriedly nodded her head "y-yes, tian..." zhao tian spoke, "so, you love me how you loved your previous boyfriends during school?" h-huh? fei ziyu was startled hearing this and her heart palpated "t-tian... you?" when li jie talked about the cultivators in the university, the old man spoke about some wealthy families in the city that he shouldn''t provoke, and he especially mentioned the fei family as fei ziyu is always trailing his back in the university. zhao tian just enjoyed the drama unfolding before him as he felt like getting vip front seat for a dramatic movie. fei ziyu''s fingers shook as she tightly held onto the gun and discreetly glanced at zhao tian who was sitting on the couch "tian, you will love me right? really? really?" she asked out desperately. zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i won''t go back on my words." fei lingxi looked at her daughter''s desperate eyes "a-are you really going to...?" fei ziyu''s mind is also chaotic as she has to decide between two things now. fei ziyu took a deep breath and pointed the gun at fei lingxi her hands still trembling. fei lingxi''s breathing quickened, her heart pounding in her chest as she watched in horror, fei ziyu slowly squeeze the trigger. *clank* a sharp sound echoed through the room. fu ziyu''s grip on the gun weakened and it slipped through her fingers, landing with a dull thud on the ground. even though she loves zhao tian, she couldn''t just kill her mother like that. she also loves her mother. "m-mom, i couldn''t!" her mom has raised her as a princess from birth always treating her and taking good care of her. fei lingxi''s eyes softened upon seeing this and a sigh of relief escaped her lips "ziyu..." zhao tian stood up from the couch "well, that was expected... now i''ll just kill you so you won''t cause feature problems." h-huh?! fei lingxi''s eyes dilated in shock and as zhao tian moved towards fei ziyu, in a panic, fei lingxi scrambled on the floor, desperately reaching out and grabbing zhao tian''s leg to stop him. "no! ziyu! don''t kill her!" zhao tian stopped in his tracks and glanced at fei lingxi "let me go!" "no, please... don''t kill her. i beg you!" "she was like this because of me!" Chapter 63: Fei Ziyus true love? chapter 63: fei ziyu''s true love? sitting on the sofa, fei lingxi''s eyes softened as she affectionately patted the young fei ziyu who was sitting on her lap "ziyu, you remember my words right? always be careful with the boys." "the men are the worst things in the world." the young fei ziyu turned her eyes at her mom curiously "really?" fei lingxi nodded her head "en, so don''t get close to them... ok?" "okay!" fei lingxi loathes and hates men to the core. she has seen her father abusing her mom and forcibly having sex with her mother right in front of her eyes. these traumatic experiences have fueled fei lingxi''s growing animosity toward the men. "those bastards are always lustful and do anything to get under women''s skirts." with this ideology ingrained in her mind, she brought up her daughter to share the same ideas, resulting in fei ziyu developing a strong hate towards men as well. while fei ziyu was in high school, she couldn''t stand the sight of the popular guys strutting around with such arrogance and superiority. it filled her with a burning rage that she just couldn''t shake. unable to contain her frustration any longer, she turned to her mother. "ziyu, you are beautiful... attract those boys and make them fall in love with you. in the end, break up with them... nothing breaks a man''s heart more than a breakup." fei ziyu also acted this way and lured the boys to fall in love with her beauty, however, she crossed a line by taking her actions to an extreme level. she began to capture the boys with the help of bodyguards and began to torture them gaining pleasure from seeing the men screaming for their life. fei lingxi who loves her daughter so much didn''t mind it and played along with her torturing those boys and finally killing them. they are so rich that they also stuffed the boy''s family members with money and blackmailed they would also be killed if they said anything about it. fei ziyu who entered the university thought of doing the same again. it was during this time that she crossed paths with zhao tian. at first glance, she was really surprised because zhao tian was really so handsome and she even wondered if he is a model or something. he instantly became popular in the whole university on the first day and many women in the college fled over him. fei ziyu who was kneeling shook her head "n-no, tian i would never try to kill ying again. i-i told you the only reason i wanted to kill is for your love. please understand, it''s just how much i love you." zhao tian spoke in a cold tone "how can i be so sure you don''t try to hurt her again?" fei ziyu''s voice trembled "i-i promise, i won''t interfere with ying again." ''promise? does this bitch think just a verbal promise is enough?'' but at this time, zhao tian remembered something ''a way to keep these bitches under control'' a smirk appeared on his face and seeing the sudden smirk in zhao tian''s nonchalant face till now, fei ziyu was stunned... w-what happened? zhao tian turned to fei lingxi and seeing his gaze fei lingxi squirmed her eyes in panic. "you said that you will offer your body, right?" h-huh? he is interested now? fei lingxi discreetly glanced at fei ziyu and a sigh left her lips "i-i am..." "good!" zhao tian walked towards her and fei lingxi stood there not backaway. reaching in front of her zhao tian reached out his hand softly touching her belly button with his finer. "hnn." feeling his touch on her belly button tickled fei lingxi. h-huh? fei lingxi was surprised as she saw the tip of his finger glowing in blue and he was drawing something on her stomach. zhao tian retracted his hand ''it is a good thing that i learned this while learning about seals.'' he muttered in his heart. "ziyu, come here!" zhao tian turned at fei ziyu and she jolted up from her knees and stood up "t-tian!"she slowly walked towards him. as she came closer, he grabbed the neckline of her dress and *thrreeeikk* tore it down revealing his pink bra cupping her boobs and exposing the enticing curve of her cleavage. *gasp* fei ziyu''s eyes widened in shock "what?" fei lingxi''s anger rose up seeing this "what are you doing? basard?" she yelled at him and moved forward. "stay there!" hearing zhao tian''s words fei lingxi felt a shiver run down her spine as she stood there unable to move her body. ''w-what, my body is not moving...'' zhao tian looked at fei ziyu, her face beet red with embarrassment as she stood there not trying to hide her cleavage. zhao tian did the same as he drew a seal on her stomach. zhao tian glanced back at fei lingxi and only then did fei lingxi could move. filled with a mix of fear and confusion "w-what did you do to the both of us?" she yelled. zhao tian smiled "just a seal, a slave seal!" Chapter 64: Master and Slaves! chapter 64: master and slaves! "s-slave seal?" fei lingxi and fei ziyu gasped in shock upon hearing this. "w-why did you do something like that?" fei lingxi stammered in disbelief seeing his atrocious act. zhao tian narrowed his eyes "do you think it is better to kill both of you? you should be grateful that i let you off the hook just with this." fei lingxi and fei ziyu shut their mouths not daring to speak anymore. "haah!" zhao tian stretched his arms feeling the problem was solved right now. the reason he took this decision is because it is a waste to simply kill them and now he can use their bodies as cultivation tools. he can cultivate by having sex and he will also get two rich slaves. fei lingxi and fei ziyu exchanged bewildered glances ''n-now we are slaves to him?'' "is there a barrier placed here to not let the cultivators sense you?" zhao tian asked with a frown and fei lingxi hesitantly nodded "um, yeah... those girls placed the seal." seeing him acting so casually astonished fei lingxi and fei ziyu, he was almost gonna kill them minutes ago and now he is so chill with them. "what? stunned that i am talking so casually?" *gik* fei lingxi and fei ziyu panicked that he caught on to their thoughts. "the reason i let you go is, nothing happened to my ying''er... if only she was harmed i would have given both of you the gruesome death possible." (a/n: i am a redo of healer fan) hearing his cold voice, both fei lingxi and fei ziyu shivered and glanced down. "don''t forget you both are my slaves now and i have complete control over your bodies." fei ziyu took a deep breath hearing this and accepting the harsh reality, honestly, she didn''t mind this. she is the slave of the man she deeply loves... it is better than dying. but it is completely opposite for fei lingxi, she would rather die than be a slave to a man. she was completely horrified as she thought of the torment she was gonna get from zhao tian. "open the door first!" zhao tian spoke and fei ziyu hurriedly walked over to the steel door like an obedient slave and pressed the passcode. [error] e-eh? she was startled to see that the password was wrong and glanced over at her mom. "mom?" with a sigh, fei lingxi walked near fei ziyu "i changed the password once." as she raised her hand to type on the password *gik* her eyes widened as a rosy blush spread across her cheeks. glancing down, she saw zhao tian groping her boob over her bra from behind. "u-um... hnngh~" a muffled moan escaped her lips as zhao tian fondled her boob and fei ziyu was surprised by zhao tian''s sudden move "t-tian?" "i noticed, yours is quite big. h cup?" fei lingxi heard his soft whisper and she gritted her teeth ashamed of the situation "y-yes...almost i" she pushed the words out of her mouth. "hmm... i see." zhao tian mused and with his finger, he pulled up the bra making her boobs jiggle out of her bra. "m-mom?" fei ziyu looked at her mom''s voluptuous boobs in surprise and feeling her daughter''s gaze fei lingxi looked away embarrassed because... zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i hate you more than lingxi." hearing this, fei ziyu''s voice trembled with a mix of regret and desperation as she pleaded "ti- master... i did that only because i was hopeless for you to love me... please forgive me." zhao tian glanced at her eyes and asked "what did you do to the previous boyfriends?" hearing this fei ziyu''s heart shook but she took a deep breath and spoke "i tortured and k-killed them." "hm... so you thought of doing the same thing to me?" "n-no, tian... no...i really love you." fei ziyu hurriedly shook her head. despite her pleas, zhao tian ignored her and unlocked his phone and he saw four missed calls from chi miya. it was at that moment that he realized he had completely forgotten about his promise to accompany chi shui during her discharge from the hospital. he again looked at the time and it was already evening. a sigh left his lips and he called back to chi miya. chi miya quickly answered the call "tian, what happened... you didn''t pick up my calls." "well, i was caught up with some problems so i couldn''t come for shui''s discharge." "don''t worry about that. you are okay, right?" chi miya asked her voice filled with worry. zhao tian''s eyes softened hearing her concern and he spoke with a smile "i am okay, dear..." chi miya smiled "that''s good to hear..urgh..." hearing her growl in pain, zhao tian frowned "what happened, miya?" "i-i don''t know tian... my body''s been aching since noon. i have no idea what''s going on." zhao tian''s frown deepened "miya, i will come there now... let''s check it up first." "e-eh? now? are you really free? you don''t have to push yourself... it''s just a body pain." zhao tian chuckled softly "no worries, i am free right now... i am coming there." fei ziyu looked at zhao tian in total surprise as he joyfully talked with a woman over the phone. who is he talking to? at this time, fei lingxi also came there wearing a new dress "u-um, master..." she called him awkwardly. zhao tian stood up "give me your car keys." "eh? um... yeah." fei lingxi hurriedly rushed to her room and came back with a car key in her hand "master,i hope you would like this..." zhao tian took the keys from her hand and smiled seeing the double r on it. rolls royce! Chapter 65: Chi Miyas state! chapter 65: chi miya''s state! looking at the rolls royce driving out of her mansion, fei lingxi narrowed her eyes. zhi luo and yan xu were also standing beside her and zhi luo asked "maam, who is he? i am sure he is in heaven astral stage..." fei lingxi spoke, "you don''t have to think about that and fire these men from here..." she said glancing at the bodyguards who were still unconscious on the ground. ''zhao tian!'' she muttered under her breath ''i will even use all my money if i need to kill you... molesting me and my daughter.'' a cold glint passed her eyes. "arghhhhh!" but suddenly she felt a sharp pain all over her body. "argghhh!" she screamed in pain as she stumbled onto her knees. "ma''am, what happened?" the bodyguards quickly crouched down near her and grabbed her shoulder. fei lingxi''s eyes widened ''w-what just happened?'' ''my whole body is paining... urgh...'' as the pain radiated through every inch of her body she growled in pain she suddenly saw a blue light illuminating beneath her clothes near her stomach. ''t-the seal?'' "xu, quickly go and bring ziyu..." "y-yes, ma''am..." fei ziyu quickly ran near her mom who was kneeling on the floor growling in pain "mom, what happened?" fei lingxi turned her head to fei ziyu "z-ziyu... call him immediately and ask about this pain." fei ziyu nodded and hurriedly called zhao tian. zhao tian who was driving the rolls royce saw his phone ringing and saw it was from fei ziyu. as he attended the call "m-master, mom she is in pain...." hearing fei ziyu''s panicked voice zhao tian chuckled "pass the mobile to her." fei ziyu brought the phone to dei lingxi''s ear "w-what did you do? urghh!" she gasped, her voice strained with pain and zhao tian frowned "where is the respect." fei lingxi gritted her teeth and spoke helplessly "m-master, what did you do to me?" zhao tian spoke, "nothing big, if you ever thought of betraying or harming me you will feel pain all over your body that you can''t even move..." "and then if you did something to harm me, you will just die." he spoke and canceled the call. ''what the fuck?'' fei lingxi was startled hearing this and closed her eyes ''i am faithful to him. zhao tian is my master...'' as she muttered in her mind she felt the pain decreasing. seeing the pain fading she let out a sigh and continued muttering ''i am his slave, zhao tian is my master.'' after a while, the pain fully dissipated and fei lingxi stood up. fei ziyu asked in worry "mom, are you okay?" "yeah, i am..." fei lingxi nodded and cursed in her mind ''that bastard'' "urghhhhhh!" ''fuck! he is my master, i am zhao tian''s slave'' ... zhao tian drove the rolls royce into chi miya''s mansion and he noticed some workers unloading things from the vehicle. zhao tian shook his head with a smile "no, mom... we have some important things to do... so.." a blush appeared on zhao suyin''s cheeks "ah, ok... i won''t disturb you this time..." understanding what she meant, chi miya got flustered. zhao tian just chuckled and pulled chi miya upstairs. ... *woosh* chi miya fluttered her eyes open and as she gazed upon the breathtaking scenery that lay before her, she was awe-struck. the sheer beauty that unfolded before her eyes left her speechless "is this the place ying talked about?" zhao tian was surprised hearing this "she talked about that with you...?" chi miya nodded her head and softly hugged him "yeah, she talked about how cool you are and more about you..." just what did she say? zhao tian smiled wryly "we can look at these sceneries later, let''s just go and see her." as they walked towards the house, chi miya couldn''t contain her curiosity as she eagerly took in the vast surroundings with a sense of wonder. "this world is so biggg." zhao tian and chi miya entered the house. seeing them xia shenyi and zhao ying stood up from the sofa with smiles "sister miya! welcome!" zhao ying walked and hugged chi miya. xia shenyi had sensed their presence the moment they stepped foot into the artifact, already aware of their arrival. chi miya hugged her back and retracting the hug zhao ying introduced xia shenyi "this is sister shenyi!" chi miya was taken aback by the breathtaking beauty of the woman "so you are sister shenyi... ying talked about. you really look so beautiful." zhao tian sat on the couch seeing them introducing themselves to each other. xia shenyi''s eyes softened "you are chi miya, ying talked about you too..." chi miya nodded her head, giggling "yeah, tian''s third girlfriend i guess..." xia shenyi was pleasantly surprised that chi miya was not bothered by zhao tian having many women. meanwhile, zhao ying who brainwashed her with words smiled proudly... zhao tian spoke "shenyi, check her... i felt astral energy from her but i didn''t feel that today morning." xia shenyi furrowed his brow in concern and reached out to grasp chi miya''s wrist with a gentle touch while zhao ying moved and sat on zhao tian''s lap, wrapping her hands around his shoulder "tian''er, what happened to those assassins?" zhao tian smiled "i''ll tell you about that in the next chapter" "hn.." zhao ying nodded and leaned in pressing her lips against his. zhao tian too kissed her back, his fingers tracing her waist, and he gave a soft squeeze on her ass. pulling back the kiss, zhao ying smiled and zhao tian leaned in kissing her neckline. "hnngh!" zhao yinggently hugged his head as zhao tian raised his arms sliding his hand into her hoodie ad gently grabbing her boob. zhao ying was not concerned and patted his head as zhao tian pulled the bra inside and fondled her bare boobs the softness of the boobs sinking in his fingers. as zhao tian gently teased her nipple, a subtle moan escaped zhao ying''s lips "tian''er..." he trailed kisses along her neck, heightening her arousal with each tender touch. "huh?" a surprised voice left xia shenyi''s lips and she turned to look at zhao tian "she was not supposed to be a cultivator." Chapter 66: Power to turn her into a cultivator?! chapter 66: power to turn her into a cultivator?! the three of them were startled hearing this, not supposed to be a cultivator? "shenyi, what do you mean by that?" zhao tian asked retracting his hand from zhao ying''s boobs as she leaned on his shoulder. xia shenyi walked and sat next to zhao tian "tian, not everyone is born with strong meridians in their body capable of cultivation, and in a middle star like this where astral energy is low... most people should be normal people." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, most people on our planet are normal people.. and chi miya is one of those? but i just felt astral energy from her." xia shenyi squinted her eyes "that''s why i am confused..." she turned to chi miya and asked "did you eat anything or did anything weird?" eh? chi miya shook her head "n-no, i didn''t!" zhao tian raised an eyebrow, "i had sex with her." e-eh? chi miya blushed seeing him talking about this openly. hearing this, xia shenyi frowned "you shot inside her?" "i did." the blush on chi miya''s face deepened. c-can you not please talk about it so casually? "hmm..." xia shenyi''s frown deepened as she again glanced at chi miya and beckoned her "come here..." chi miya obediently sat beside her extending her arm. xia shenyi again gripped her wrist and concentrated her astral energy flowing it into her body "hmm..." *gasp* she gasped in surprise. "this... her meridians have been nourished and strengthened to withstand the flow of astral energy... but now it has weakened again. i only checked the weakened meridian first." chi miya was confused hearing this "nourished and now weakened?" xia shenyi spoke clearing her doubt "normally, cultivators have strong and good meridians to withstand the flow of astral energy but normal people have weakened meridians that cannot conduct astral energy." "your meridians should be normal but now it has been nourished and refined... to a state where you can cultivate. but the meridians are breaking down again." chi miya tilted her head "so, that''s why my body is in pain till now." xia shenyi narrowed her eyes "my wild guess is that zhao tian''s sperm has nourished your meridians... tian, you dual cultivated right?" zhao tian gave a nod "because of her virgin yin, i crossed three levels." xia shenyi nodded "his body is unique and the astral energy in his body is also pure and the yang energy is insane." xia shenyi turned at chi miya "y-you only had normal sex or... his semen entered your body in another way?" even she was hesitant and embarrassed to ask this. chi miya''s face flushed crimson with embarrassment as she stuttered, unable to meet anyone''s gaze. "u-uh, that''s..." she looked away being so ashamed "i-i gave him a b-blowjob and drank his c-cum." "i-i see..." xia shenyi spoke awkwardly but zhao ying was intrigued "i never gave tian''er a head... how does it taste?" chi miya lowered her head in shame "l-like apples and honey?" zhao suyin also noticed him and smiled "wait a little dear, dinner will be ready..." zhao tian walked into the kitchen and sat on the shelf looking at her body restlessly moving around cooking. zhao suyin stole a glance at him and couldn''t help but giggle, her eyes grew tender, vivid memories of the past surfacing in her mind "i suddenly remembered when you were young, you used to do the same watching me cooking..." zhao tian chuckled softly hearing this "yeah, i also remember this..." zhao suyin smiled and moved to him softly pinching his cheek. as she moved closer, he reached out his hand and gently pulled her closer, wrapping his arm around her waist. in response, she willingly leaned onto him, not resisting his touch. and softly patted his head her heart swelling with affection. zhao tian glanced at the cooking "mom, we have a lot of money now, why don''t we buy a large mansion and hire some maids to cook and clean? you don''t have to do everything..." zhao suyin shook her head "if you want, buy a big mansion tian''er... but i''ll be the one who always cooks for my children." zhao tian shook his head helplessly and zhao suyin chuckled placing a soft kiss on his cheek *fwiissh* at this time, they heard a sizzling sound and zhao suyin hurriedly looked at the saucepan in the stove. "ahhh!" she yelled and hastily left his arms to lower the flame. zhao tian chuckled seeing her cute panicked face. seeing him chuckling, zhao suyin pouted her lips and pushed him out of the kitchen "you go out, you are distracting me from cooking..." zhao tian just smiled and left the kitchen. ... at the dinner table, echoes of laughter and lightheartedness of the moment filled the room as they talked to each other with smiles on their faces. "tian''er, sister miya... we can watch a movie later, what do you say?" zhao ying asked and zhao tian gave a nod as well as chi miya "ok for me..." zhao tian glanced at zhao suyin "mom?" zhao suyin shook her head "no, dear... i''ll take some rest." "then it''s decided the three of us... we are not dozing off this time." ... *blink* zhao ying''s eyelashes fluttered open and she sat upright looking around the dimly lit hall where the flickering tv screen still illuminated the room. "fuck,i slept again?" she muttered and turned her gaze and she saw zhao tian sleeping on the couch and chi miya sleeping atop him tightly hugging his neck while burying her face in his chest. "seems like they also slept...let them sleep." a chuckle left her lips and she stood up, leaning beside the couch. seeing her brother''s cute sleeping face, her eyes softened "tian''er..." she uttered kissing his lips. *smooch* h-huh? zhao suyin who just opened the door of her room to get some water was shocked, her eyes widening in disbelief seeing the scene in the hall "y-ying''er?" (a/n: advance 10 chapters available in privilege and also new character pictures in that fandom thing.) Chapter 67: Giving the pill! chapter 67: giving the pill! in a dimly lit luxurious room, a woman with flawless beauty was sitting leisurely on the couch, her beautiful blonde hair cascading over her shoulder, her body draped with pristine white robes. she opened her cherry lips taking a bit of the apple in her hand. "your majesty!" she heard a faint voice filled with respect causing her to turn her gaze towards the door "enter!" *creek* a woman opened the grand door and entered inside. she walked closer to the beautiful woman and bowed "your majesty... a letter from the sect master of the lunar blossom pavillion." the woman raised an eyebrow "from xin''er?" she muttered and raised her arm. the servant moved and placed the letter on her palm. the woman opened the letter and saw through the contents of the letter "an ancient heritage..." she muttered and glanced at the servant "write a letter to her and say that i am not interested in the meeting and let the top sects take the decision." "as you say, your majesty!" the servant bowed and turned to leave the room. "wait!" suddenly the woman raised her voice and the servant turned her head "your majesty?" "any words from hua''er?" the servant shook her head "no, there is no information from lady hua till this moment." hearing the beautiful woman frown her brows, "you can leave..." the servant bowed and left the room. "what is she doing in the mortal world? it is kind of boring without her." a sigh escaped her lips. ... zhao tian who was sitting on the couch glanced at his mom as he took the coffee cup from her hands "mom, did you get enough sleep?" he asked in concern seeing the dark circles under her eyes. zhao suyin forced a smile "i-i am alright tian''er, yeah... just couldn''t get enough sleep." zhao tian frowned "mom, is everything alright?" zhao suyin shook her head and showed a smile "don''t worry tian''er, i am alright." "you sure?" "yeah, i am.. haha." "well, if you say so..." zhao suyin asked with a slight frown "tian''er, will ying''er be at home today?" watching the back of zhao tian and chi miya, the maid''s eyes softened "she has grown into a mature woman and now she has a partner who is handsome and seems like a good person." "the master would have surely been happy to see her daughter like this..." she muttered remembering the dead father of chi miya. "shui''er!" chi miya gave a knock on the door. "sister? come in."zhao tian and chi miya entered the room and as chi shui''s gaze fell on zhao tian, a surprise flashed across her face "senior zhao!" zhao tian smiled at chi shui who was sitting on her bed, her lower body covered with a blanket. chi shui placed aside the book she was reading and looked at chi miya "what? going to introduce your boyfriend to me?" she asked in a teasing voice. chi miya smiled wryly "well, you can also say that... tian is my boyfriend now." chi shui''s lips twitched "so you really came to show off, huh?" seeing their banter, zhao tian let out a faint chuckle and sat on the bed near chi shui. "shui, i actually came here to give you a medicine." "medicine?" chi miya tilted her head and chi miya nodded "yeah, tian especially ordered this medicine from overseas to cure your leg and it will cure your leg in a week." e-eh? chi shui was dumbfounded hearing this. within a week? she couldn''t help but giggle "haha, treating this in a week?" -_- chi miya was stupefied but it was a valid reaction because anyone would be stunned if they heard that a medicine could heal a fatal injury such as this in a week. chi shui turned to zhao tian and her eyes grew tender, bowing slightly "senior zhao, i know you are kind and really care for me trying to heal me..." a smile appeared on her lips "but... even many high-level doctors couldn''t heal this injury. let me be, this injury can''t be healed... i am fine this way living like this." seeing the bright smile on chi shui''s lips zhao tian shook his head helplessly "even then, it is not gonna harm to try this medicine right?" chi miya nodded "yes, shui''er try this medicine, please for your sister." seeing her sister''s face chi shui gave a nod "ok!" zhao tian retrieved a pill bottle out of his pocket and took a green pill from it. chi miya frowned seeing this "chinese medicine? are you sure? even western medicine-" zhao tian gently grasped her chin with his left hand "open..." a subtle blush appeared on chi shui''s face and with a timid nod she parted her pink lips and zhao tian tossed the pill into her mouth closing her chin. *gulp* chi shui swallowed the pill and a sigh left her lips "a-are you guys satisfied?" chi miya smiled "yeah, very much..." after a little bit of chatting, both zhao tian and chi miya left the room. "are you happy now?" zhao tian asked wrapping his hand around her shoulder and she rested her head on his shoulder with a smile "en. thank you tian..." *smooch* ... after zhao tian and chi miya left the room, a sigh escaped chi shui''s lips as her gaze wandered to the courtyard of their mansion through the open window as the curtains swayed in the gentle breeze. " ''i am fine this way, living like this?'' haha.. what a lie from my mouth..." her eyes trembled moistening with tears... "i-i also wanted a normal life..." a single drop fo tear slipping past her eyes. Chapter 68: Actually she is a what? chapter 68: actually she is a what? "h-huh?" chi miya was surprised to see the affinity orb not changing colors even after she flowed her astral energy into it. zhao ying raised an eyebrow "i got yellow color... but sister miya has no colors?" a sigh left xia shenyi''s lips "she doesn''t have any affinity... i guess she should use other techniques. let''s go to the warehouse." upon stepping foot into the warehouse, chi miya was immediately struck by the vast collection of books and scrolls that surrounded her "this place is huge..." xia shenyi chuckled faintly as she pointed toward a section "here are the cultivation techniques that don''t need affinity. like sword, spear... and many more." hearing this, zhao ying looked at xia shenyi "sister shenyi, i need a movement technique.. the last assassin i fought was damn fast." xia shenyi nodded and pointed in another direction "you can go there and search for the technique you need." "okie!" chi miya started to select a few books from the shelf, eager to read the cultivation technique and its powers. ''moonshadow dance'' ''silent willow whispers'' xia shenyi glanced at her "miya, you like to use swords or spears like that?" swords? chi miya smiled wryly "um, that looks so deadly..can i get something soft?" e-eh? xia shenyi was dumbfounded hearing this. soft? what the hell? "um, miya, as a cultivator... you will surely engage in battles and need to kill people." chi miya''s heart palpated hearing this and she gave a faint nod "i-i know, i have seen tian killing people." xia shenyi smiled "when you become a cultivator, you should throw away the societal norms that bound mortal humans and the constraints imposed by the laws of your star. when it comes to saving people close to you, you should kill." as she muttered her eyes fell on a blue book among the stack of books and she took it to read it. seeing the title of the book,xia shenyi giggled "well, seems like you gotta soft technique." hm? chi miya glanced at the cover "mystic flower art?" ... zhao tian arrived at fei''s mansion in ''his'' luxurious rolls royce and as he came outside, he saw some workers repairing the cracks on the front court which he created. the years of pent-up desire she had been holding back slowly began to unravel under his soft caress. ''t-this is so gooood.... hyaangh~'' another moan slipped past her lips. zhao tian felt the nipple slowly getting out and he gently gave a bite on it. "haaangh~~ master..." fei lingxi let out a loud moan feeling the inexplicable pleasure from his bite. hearing her loud moan, zhao tian raised his head and looked at her quivering eyes filled with embarrassment. fei lingxi was ashamed and averted her gaze bashfully as she was moaning so loudly. "even though your mind doesn''t like it, seems like your body is enjoying it." zhao tian spoke and again munched on her boob licking and biting her sensitive nipple. "aaangh~~ master... hmmngh g-gentle." zhao tian sank his teeth into her nipple, tugging and pulling it stretching her boob. "haangggghhh~!" fei lingxi''s eyes widened as she let out ceaseless moans her mind muddling from the intoxicating pleasure. he cast a quick look at the second breast his hand was caressing, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, he placed two boobs together pressing her nipples, and opened his mouth sucking on them savoring their taste and texture.. "anghh~~~!!" fei lingxi let out a guttural moan of ecstasy as his tongue caressed her sensitive nipples and areola, sending waves of pleasure coursing through her body. she desperately tried to stifle her moans by biting her lip, but the overwhelming sensation was too intense to contain. "mmnngh~ haangh~!" under his caress and soft touches, fei lingxi soon reached her climax and came harder her pussy twitching and spraying out love juices. "haah! haah!" fei lingxi''s body was still quivering with pleasure as she gasped for air, her breaths coming in deep and heavy. the waves of pleasure that had washed over her were still reverberating through her, causing her to tremble with every breath she took. zhao tian was surprised that she came really quickly and the amount of love juices... huh? but a frown appeared on his face sensing her yin energy. "you are a... virgin?" *gasp* fei lingxi''s eyes widened in utter shock hearing this "h-how?" a woman naturally emits yin energy and now zhao tian can absorb the yin energy of a woman, not only through her vagina but making her body reach climax will also increase the yin energy in the woman''s body. and as he tried to absorb her yin energy he noticed the virgin yin from her. "then what about ziyu?" i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 69: Stirring a drama! chapter 69: stirring a drama! zhao tian sat on the edge of the bed, looking at fei lingxi who was lying naked on the bed. with a sigh, fei lingxi sat on the bed and tried to cover her boobs, but seeing his gaze she didn''t mind it and let it expose. "i am technically not a virgin, master. ziyu is my own child..." fei lingxi spoke and zhao tian frowned "artificial insemination?" fei lingxi gave a nod as she squinted her eyes "i despise men and i have never let any man touch me. we are already rich but i was forced into a political marriage by my father to marry his friend''s son." "they forced me to have a child and refusing to let any man touch my body i did artificial insemination." zhao tian spoke "so, after getting a stable footing, you killed your husband and your father too." fei lingxi nodded her head not refusing the accusation "yeah, i did it, master. that fucker always abused my mother, he deserved it, and that husband of mine also tried to force himself on me." zhao tian was sure this is not androphobia. because he knew a woman who has androphobia, that woman doesn''t hate men she just fears men and feel uncomfortable around them. so he knew that this bitch is just crazy. zhao tian frowned "so you taught ziyu to kill men too?" "t-that..." fei lingxi''s body shook "i just wanted her to know men''s true nature, but i didn''t expect she would take it that far." "she also hates men and if she says she loves you, she actually loves you, there is no ill intention behind it." "i don''t care about that." zhao tian spoke and stood up from the bed "even if you hate men or even me... i will enjoy your body and use you. you are my slave..." "you felt good after killing those innocent schoolboys right? now suffer under a man you hate..." fei lingxi bit her lips in regret ''maybe it is the karma that is hitting me for killing them.'' as zhao tian was about to open the door with the broken doorknob, he turned around "lingxi, find two mansions for me... very luxurious." t-two mansions? fei lingxi nodded her head "okay, master." zhao tian opened the door and casually walked past fei ziyu who was standing near the door. he sensed her presence from the start. seeing fei ziyu standing there, fei lingxi''s eyes widened in horror "z-ziyu?" did she hear all of that? seeing fei ziyu''s mad eyes fei lingxi could clearly tell that she is angry right now. "z-ziyu, let mom explain..." fei ziyu walked inside and saw her mom sitting naked on the bed. her body quivered in intense anger looking at her mom "what did you do?" fei ziyu asked narrowing her eyes. fei lingxi was filled with panic as she tried to console ziyu, knowing that she would be furious upon hearing about the artificial insemination and the death of her father "z-ziyu, calm down listen to me... your father..." fei lingxi said trying to calm her down. the young man named zhu zian nodded his head "you should pay for the expenses for repairing..." he spoke pointing at the front of his ferrari which was thrashed a little. "do you know how much this ferrari costs? even if you sell your car you can''t pay for that..." zhu xian mocked seeing zhao tian''s average car. well, he didn''t come in rolls royce today. ah, it''s really the young master cliche after all. at this time, chi miya also came out of the car and raised an eyebrow looking at zhu xian "isn''t he..." zhu xian''s eyes locked onto the stunning woman in front of him, and he gestured towards his uncle with a sly smile playing on his lips. "how are you going to pay for the car? if you don''t have the money... let her stay," he spoke looking at chi miya with a sinister grin. chi miya let out a playful giggle upon hearing this "i hope you won''t die... young master of zhu family." she spoke entering the car. h-huh? zhu xian was confused hearing this. "your name is zhu xian, right?" zhao tian asked walking close to him and zhu xian nodded his head "yeah, what are you going to do? pay the money or that woman?" "i am paying back right now..." *grip* zhao tian grabbed his head, forcefully dragging him towards the ferrari. huh? zhu xian was startled by the sudden movement and before he could react *baam* zhao tian violently smacked his head on the front of the ferrari. "arghhh!" zhu xian yelled in pain and his uncle was panicked "w-what are you doing, do you know who he is..." *baam* *baam* *baam* zhao tian continuously smacked his head on the ferrari. "arghhh! it hurtsss.. you leave meee...urgh" *baam* zhu xian cried in excruciating pain pulsating through his skull. zhao tian shifted his gaze towards the middle-aged man who was panicking and asked "what really happened..." *baam* the middle aged man watched in horror as blood started to trickle from zhi xian''s injuries on his face "d-do you know what are you doing?" *baam* but zhao tian didn''t stop and asked "answer my question first!" the middle-aged man hurriedly nodded in dread "xiao xian, actually saw that woman and you in the mall earlier. seeing that woman, he liked her... so we did all of this to..." "i see..." *baaam* zhao tian gave a hard smack his head on the ferrari and the front of the ferrari made a huge dent as blood slowly dripped from zhu xian''s head. "arghhh!" zhu xian fell unconscious and zhao tian let go of his head as he stumbled on the pavement. *thud* *tap* at this time they heard hurried footsteps and zhao tian turned back to see a policewoman. seeing the policewoman, he smiled "miss cai." the woman was startled to see zhao tian "zhao tian? what is happening here?" zhao tian shrugged "seems like this young man down here is crossing the road, but this uncle here who drove the ferrari hit him and see what happened here." that woman looked at the thrashed ferrari and zhu xian on the road unconscious. the woman was startled "what are you doing? hurry up and bring him to a hospital." the middle-aged man was totally confused about what he heard from zhao tian. when did i hit him? zhao tian spoke with a ''smile'' "uncle, pick him up and get him in the police car." seeing his ''smile'', the middle-aged man''s face froze in dread and he nodded "y-yeah, let''s help him first..." after packing zhu xian into the police car, the policewoman turned to look at zhao tian who was walking towards his own car ''i saw him smacking his head repeatedly on the ferrari. what a liar...'' she muttered entering the police car. zhao tian glanced at the policewoman, a frown appearing on his face "that woman is really mysterious. who is she?" Chapter 70: Again planning to attack Chi Company? chapter 70: again planning to attack chi company? almost a week has passed- *woosh* zhao tian dashed through the air, leaving behind a trail of rippling energy with each step he took beneath his feet. it was as if the very fabric of space bent to his will. looking at the thirty-meter golem in front of him, a frown appeared on his face *swish* with a swift and seamless movement, he suddenly teleported, leaving behind a subtle ripple in the air as he appeared in front of the massive golem''s head. he pulled back his hand, as a blue aura covered his fist and *booom* his punch directly landed on the golem''s face blasting it away to the nearby wall. *boom* because of the sheer force of the impact, the golem''s head and two of its limbs were obliterated to pieces but in the next second, the shattered fragments swiftly reassembled and reattached themselves to the golem, restoring it to its former state. zhao tian squinted his eyes and his eyes glowed in sparkling blue "i see..." *swoosh* a sword appeared in his hand and he again dashed toward the golem. before the golem could stand from the impact, *sleesh* zhao tian swiftly swung his sword, delivering a precise and powerful slash that cut the golem cleanly in half.. *thud* as the golem split into two, zhao tian saw a black core nestled at the heart of the golem. *woosh* the black core glowed and the crumbled golem pieces again began to reattach themselves around the core. *sleeesh* *sleesh* but zhao tian acted faster and sliced the core into pieces and *baam* the core shattered and without the core, the stone golem pieces also began to crumble. *rumble* *feen* at this time, a golden light flew and floated in front of zhao tian. zhao tian raised his arm and the golden light disappeared as a pill bottle landed on his palm. sensing the pill inside it, zhao tian frowned "a pill to break through sovereign astral stage?" a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips seeing this. he knows that he is still not very strong, he is just in the 8th level of heaven astral stage... there are still three realms he needs to cross. *swoosh* xia shenyi smiled seeing zhao tian stepping out of the black pagoda "any rewards?" with a nod, zhao tian tossed the pill bottle to xia shenyi. sensing the pill, xia shenyi was surprised "a pill you needed the most right now. and how is that movement technique, space ripple steps." smiling zhao tian spoke "yeah, my movements have become quicker and it has instantaneous teleportation to small distances that would be very useful in close combat." zhao suyin smiled back and spoke "yiong''er, i have something important to talk with you." ... at the top of a company building, in an office room where they can see the whole city through the glass wall of the room- a middle-aged man had a frown looking at the old man sitting opposite to him "master ye, you already failed to capture the company with chi jin, can you really succeed this time?" the old man named ye hun clicked his tongue "last time i left my disciple with that chi jin to help him take over the company but someone intervened..." "after talking with the shareholders, i found out that it was that woman''s boyfriend who helped her." "so that''s why i am saying, i will help your company take over the chi company... what do you say? sen hao?" their evil sect is still in need of money and they are resorting to their familiar tactics once again in an attempt to gain control of chi miya''s company and acquire its valuable shares. sen hao raised an eyebrow "you are powerful cultivators, why don''t you just directly act and take over the company." ye hun shook his head "we can''t do that, there is a secret organization behind the world government which is always keeping an eye on the human world. their primary objective is to ensure that no cultivators interfere with the delicate balance of power and influence within society. ..." "if they find out, our sect will be destroyed." sen hao was obviously tempted because he knew chi miya''s company was a billionaire company. but recently, its share value has declined after the loss of many shareholders. so if it''s now he can take over the company easily... and if he wants he can even take that company by force by secretly using the cultivators. ye hun narrowed his eyes ''i also have to find that boyfriend of hers and take my revenge for killing my disciple.'' sen hao nodded his head looking at the old man "let''s do this...master ye." ye hun smiled hearing this "haha, good decision." with this, now his sect will have funds for a while and he will also get his revenge. *swish* at this time with a flick of ripple in space, zhao tian appeared in the room with a faint smile on his face "now, that''s a good plan." Chapter 71: Finding the Evil Sect! chapter 71: finding the evil sect! h-huh? ye hun and sen hao were startled to see the young man suddenly appearing in their room out of nowhere. "w-who are you?" sen huo shuttered in panic. zhao tian already noticed the old man''s aura when he last met with chi jin and when he felt the familiar aura inside the city again, he came to check. ye huo narrowed his eyebrows and saw the threat in front of him, without hesitation he swiftly lunged towards him stretching out his hand as a dark energy concentrated on his palm. *woosh* as he was about to strike zhao tian with the palm, zhao tian grabbed his wrist and noticed the dark energy oozing out of his palm. ''is this what shenyi said as dark arts?'' *threeek* he twisted his wrist breaking his bone and ye hun''s eyes widened feeling a terrible pain "arghhhhhhh!" zhao tian twisted his arm even more and ye hun fell to his knees screaming in utter pain "arggghhh! l-let me... go...!!" he spoke clenching his teeth. the intense pain radiated through his body, leaving him unable to do anything except endure the torment. zhao tian frowned and gave a kick on ye hun''s face causing him to tumble over the table and crash into the wall with a resounding thud. *baam* *cough* *cough* ye hun coughed blood and turned his trembling eyes to zhao tian. ''w-why is there no astral energy from him?'' *cough* zhao tian spoke "i am the one you were searching for, chi miya''s boyfriend." ye hun squinted his eyes "so you are that guy..." he muttered and glanced at the glass exterior of the company. *wooshhh* *thrasssh* breaking the glass, he jumped out from the building and concealing his presence, he hopped from one building to another hurriedly escaping from the place. zhao tian smiled "well, that makes things easier." he muttered and looked back at sen huo. seeing his gaze, sen huo''s body squirmed and he took a step back in fear "i-i won''t harm chi company." ... *swoosh* flying in the sky zhao tian saw ye hun hopping from building to building with his dislocated arm and he looked back from time to time to see if zhao tian was following. but seeing that no one was following him, he quickly made his way out of the city. seeing the direction he was going, zhao tian frowned "he was not going near zhenzhu? didn''t that guy say that the sect is somewhere on the outskirts of zhenzhu." zhao tian glanced at ye ran and narrowed his eyes. *swoosh* a woman with long blue hair and blue eyes materialized in that place and zhao tian spoke "miya, kill the disciples." hearing his voice, chi miya nodded with determination as she glanced at the disciples who had lower cultivation bases than her "ok, tian!" a sigh left her lips and she raised her arms as large numbers of shimmering golden petals materialized, gently swirling around her in a mesmerizing dance. *fwish* with seething anger burning inside him, ye ran rushed toward zhao tian upon witnessing the merciless slaughter of his disciples. in a split second, the ground beneath them seemed to come alive *thrieeek* as large numbers of dark chains appeared as if they were going to shroud zhao tian. but zhao tian swung the dagger in his hand breaking the chains and at the same time, ye hun appeared behind zhao tian his palm concentrated with dark energy "this time i won''t miss..." as ye hun threw a punch toward zhao tian, the latter swiftly dodged the attack and *slick* sliced ye hun''s arm, and his arm was sent flying into the air. *thud* h-huh? ye hun was horrified seeing this and saw blood gushing out of his limb "arghh-" *slick* with another swing, the blade sliced through flesh and bone, zhao tian swiftly decapitated the head of ye hun, leaving ye hun''s lifeless body sprawled on the ground, while his head rolled away. "b-brother?" ye ran shuddered in shock as he saw ye hun''s head falling to the ground. looking at the cold and piercing blue eyes of zhao tian, a sense of dread washed over him, causing his heart to race and his mind to spiral into a whirlwind of fear and confusion. who is the real evil here? ye ran retreated back anxiously calling out "where is the sect master and ancestor?" he yelled as he jumped back into the building. zhao tian followed him still keeping an eye on chi miya, *thrriiieeek* suddenly many chains of dark energy appeared in front of him and zhao tian swiftly broke through each chain using the dagger clutched tightly in his grip. ye ran made a hand gesture, summoning a sinister being that looked like a black soul. this grotesque being had only eyes and a mouth, and as it emerged from ye ran''s palm, it let out a spine-chilling cry that echoed throughout the entire vicinity "ggraararagahgragh!" filling the air with a sense of dread and unease. zhao tian stopped in his tracks displeased by the sound. this is a technique of ye ran where he captures the anguished soul of a dead person and torments the soul to let out the piercing voice that weakens and disrupts the opponents. when zhao tian suddenly halted, ye ran took advantage of the opportunity to quickly flee into the main room. upon entering, he saw a large door and a smile appeared on his face "sect master!" h-huh? in a split second, everything seemed to flip upside down before his eyes. *slick* zhao tian has already cut his head from behind his head flying and falling down on the floor. "what is the commotion outside?" a fierce voice echoed through the building. priviliege chaps available! Chapter 72: The Sect Ancestor! chapter 72: the sect ancestor! the disciples of the evil sect frowned and a few of them instinctively grasped their weapons ready to attack the woman. chi miya took a deep breath and narrowed her eyes. one of them quickly dashed at her with a sword and slashed at her *swoosh* but what he slashed turned out to be an after image ''mirage blink'' chi miya muttered as she appeared in another place and skillfully controlled the sharp petals around her. *swish* *swish* the sharp petals began to go wild, swirling and slashing the disciples heavily injuring them. "arghhh!" "arghhh!" cries of pain echoed through the air as chi miya effortlessly controlled the golden petals. at this time, she saw a man lounging towards her with a hammer, and as he raised his hand to hit chi miya. *thrriiisssh* many flower petals clustered together, melding in to form a protective shield and it blocked the hammer.*baam* after blocking the attack, the flower petals quickly scattered and formed a big sharp petal *swish* and it directly cut through the disciple''s neck taking his life. "tch!" chi miya clicked her tongue in disgust but strengthened her resolve ''tian asked me to do this...'' *swish* *swish* the disciples couldn''t even move as the sharp petals constantly slashed them from random directions and they couldn''t defend themselves from the onslaught of attacks barraged at them from out of nowhere. "what is the commotion outside?" suddenly they heard a fierce voice startling them and everyone turned to look at the building which was trembling right now. *rumble* *boom* *boom* *boom* a series of noises echoed through the building, causing it to shake violently before finally collapsing with a deafening crash. *thrassshhh* *swish* in the chaos, two figures emerged swiftly, leaping out of the wreckage and into the open air. "tian!" chi miya muttered and the debris of the thrashed building began to spiral towards them. chi miya used her ''mirage blink steps'' and disappeared from there quickly retreating from the battlefield. *fwish* many numbers of golden petals formed in front of chi miya forming a step and as she stood on it, it floated in the air levitating her into the distance, and saw zhao tian battling from the distance. *woosh* floating in the air, zhao tian noticed chi miya''s presence and she was all right. even if she was in danger he could quickly retrieve her back into the artifact as long as she is nearby because she also has a silver tattoo on her wrist. he then turned his gaze toward the middle-aged man floating in the air looking at him with cold eyes. "why are you doing this?" zhao tian shrugged "i don''t need reasons to destroy an evil sect and... where is the other one?" he said looking at the ruins of the building. xia yin grinned seeing chi miya "just realized he brought a companion alongside her... hahahaha." chi miya looked at the fight of zhao tian with a smile on her face as zhao tian thrashed the two evil cultivators. *gasp* chi miya gasped in horror as her eyes widened in shock upon seeing the woman inching closer towards her. the sudden surge of fear compelled her to instinctively retreat, but alas, it was futile, for the woman''s hand was already on the verge of reaching her *gik* "don''t you dare touch my woman, bitch!" zhao tian appeared behind xia yin and grabbed her hair pulling her before she could touch chi miya and throwing her into the air. "urghhhh!" xia yin let out a pained growl, feeling a surge of irritation coursing through her as she desperately tried to regain her balance in the air. her long hair was being mercilessly yanked, adding to her distress as she again glanced at zhao tian. zhao tian narrowed his eyes and he knew it was not time to play around anymore *swish* the dagger again appeared in his hand and the woman was bewildered seeing the weapon. "a heaven grade? no above that?" "miya, get back!" zhao tian spoke and chi miya gave a nod as she disappeared. xia yin narrowed her eyes "that woman disappeared? huh? and what''s with that sword... it alone frightens me and your combat power. who are you?" *flick* creating ripples beneath his feet, zhao tian appeared in front of xia tian *kichik* the dagger stabbing right at her chest "you don''t need to know!" a cold voice left his lips. "argh!" xia yin''s eyes dilated in shock as the dagger pierced through her heart instantly taking her life, as her lifeless body began to fall down from the sky. jun yunche was horrified seeing their sect master taken down like that. zhao tian''s gaze fell on jun yunche who was trembling in fear. but before he could move, *kichik* a black tentacle came out of nowhere and pierced through jun yunche''s body. "urghhhhhhhh!" jun yunche let out a gut-wrenching scream of agony, his voice filled with anguish as he writhed in pain and he recognized the ominous black tentacle "isn''t this the f-forbidden techn-urghhhh!" his body was burned by a black fire as the black tentacle absorbed his vital energy. *woooossssshhh* an overwhelming aura erupted from the ground pushing zhao tian into the air because of the intense power. zhao tian narrowed his eyes and glanced down. the lifeless body of xia yinwas engulfed in an intense fire, emitting dark flames that illuminated the surroundings with an eerie glow. *fwish* xia yin opened her eyes and she stood up on the ground her body still burning with fire. she raised her head and glanced at zhao tian floating in the air, a smirk appeared on her face and she controlled the dark fire surrounding her body. the dark fire concentrated, swirling on her palm as it left her body and she stood there naked her clothes being burned by the dark fire, exposing ample boobs with dark black nipples and even her vagina lips being black. "time for round 2, i guess..." Chapter 73: Just in one hit? chapter 73: just in one hit? *fwish* xia yin disappeared from the ground and instantly appeared in front of zhao tian, *slick* many tentacles sprouted from her back attacking zhao tian. the dagger danced on zhao tian''s hand, effortlessly cutting through the tentacles attacking him. xia yin still kept her smirk "now my power is equal to a 9th level sovereign astral stage and you are only at ist level of sovereign astral stage, how are you gonna beat me?" zhao tian narrowed his eyes as it was really a bit of trouble because even though he is slicing the tentacles it was regenerating quickly and he couldn''t get near to her. he took a deep breath and a smile appeared on his face as he again dashed at xia yin. *fweeessshh* *flick* he passed through her and xia yin was shocked as she watched her left arm flying in the air. "h-how?" "i won''t miss next time..." zhao tian spoke but in the next instant, the tentacles were barraged at him as it swiftly entangled his arms. "now, i have caught you..." xia yin grinned. *thrisssh* but zhao tian''s body suddenly became engulfed in blazing vibrant red flames, causing the tentacles that had trapped him to disintegrate instantaneously. "oh, you have fire elemental? and it seems potent...." xia yin muttered and emerged in front of zhao tian "then let''s get physical." she said and punched zhao tian. but he deftly dodged the punch and counterattacked with an uppercut in her face "urgh!" she groaned in pain as the impact caused her to turn her head and spit out a mouthful of blood. "that was a nice one." xia yin said and raised her legs to kick, but zhao tian moved dodging her attack. as xia yin raised her leg to kick, her black pussy was visible to zhao tian. "ah!" xia yin hurriedly hid her pussy with her hand and smirked teasingly "bad boy... where are you looking? bad boys deserve punishment..." she raised her hand as the dark fire again appeared on her fist. zhao tian looked at her nonchalantly and as she punched him with the fire fist, zhao tian also punched at her, ice energy concentrating on her fist. *boom* their fists clashed in the air creating a resounding boom as ripples of shockwave spread across the air and both of them retreated two steps. xia yin narrowed her eyes "you have two elements...?" she muttered and the arm which was slowly healing, finally restored to its full form. the creature is fully black and it seems to have a wolf head with two bat-like wings behind its back, its eyes green in color. *roaaaarr* it let out a guttural roar showing its large teeth. "its power has already crossed the sovereign stage, now it should be in emperor stage and it''s so fucking big... what an annoyance." a sigh left his lips "let''s give it a trial punch..." *swoosh* with a swift motion, he lunged towards the creature''s face, throwing a punch directly at it. because of his punch, the creature''s face disoriented a little and it turned its eyes to zhao tian and roared fiercely. "rooaaarrr!" "no damage?" zhao tian took a step back and raised an eyebrow "well, that''s expected." *fwish* a great sword appeared in his hand. "i have been curious to use this since i saw it in the warehouse..." he carried the heavy sword on his shoulder and dashed at the creature once again. this time he went for the leg and with his full force, he swung the great sword. *slishhh* with his raw strength and the power of the great sword, the sword cleaved through the air and sliced through the creature''s leg. "guaaarghhhhh!!!" the creature cried in pain at the top of its lungs and launched its paw toward zhao tian. but zhao tian swiftly dodged the paw. a smile appeared on his face looking at the great sword "as expected of a mystic grade sword." and as zhao tian was about to do his next attack he felt a sudden presence and he narrowed his eyes. ''what is this powerful aura?'' *clank* a sharp sound echoed through the air and in the next instant the creature was obliterated to pieces and evaporated into dark energy leaving no trace behind *swish* ''only one hit.'' zhao tian muttered as his eyes glanced at the breathtaking woman hovering in the air, her light-blonde hair gracefully flowing in the wind, her blonde eyes sharp as a sword seemed to pierce through everything, her body draped in armor for battle, a long red sword in her hand. ''who is she?'' Chapter 74: Talk between Mother and Daughter! talk between mother and daughter! zhao tian hurriedly retrieved the great sword back in his storage ring because he knew the grade of that sword would make people drop their jaws. ''now who is she...'' the woman opened her lips "good job trying to destroy the evil sect, but you shouldn''t be careless..." zhao tian heard her sweet voice. the woman turned her eyes to look at zhao tian "be carefu- huh?" she was taken aback seeing zhao tian''s face not because of his handsomeness "aren''t you...." she muttered in shock as if recognizing him and *fwoosh* she quickly disappeared from there. hm? zhao tian narrowed his eyes as the woman disappeared. ''she is so damn fast... not emperor, probably monarch astral stage.'' ''and she seemed to recognize me as i saw the surprise in her face. huh? i have never seen that beautiful woman... hm...'' he was quite confused by this. but regardless, he decided to return home. ... back at home- zhao suyin looked at zhao ying and asked with a smile "um, ying''er, what is your relationship with tian''er..." hearing the question, zhao ying''s smile instantly froze and a rush of panic engulfed her, leaving her heart racing with confusion. ''w-why mom is asking this question suddenly?'' but she didn''t show it on her face and smiled bitterly "haha, what are you asking mom? tian''er is my cute little brother." zhao suyin frowned when she heard this "really?" "yeah, mom... haha." "then why did you kiss him last week night when miya was staying over and tian''er was sleeping." zhao suyin asked. h-huh? zhao ying''s eyes quivered in shock hearing this. momsaw that? she didn''t know that. seeing her conflicting emotions zhao suyin smiled patting her shoulder "i know you guys have been very close since childhood and you kissed him for brotherly love, right? but don''t do that anymore, tian''er has a girlfriend now..." brotherly love? zhao ying looked away, unable to meet her gaze when she mentioned brotherly love. zhao suyin shook her head "no, i am not letting you go... you should not love tian''er romantically. breakup with him." zhao ying got irritated hearing this and yelled at zhao suyin "why should i break up with tian''er? never... even if i die, i won''t be separated from tian''er." zhao suyin was conflicted hearing this and shook her head in dismay "i failed as a mother, i should have maintained a proper distance between you from childhood..." "even if you have done that, i would still love tian''er." zhao ying retorted back and zhao suyin got furious "do you know what you are saying? you are talking about loving your brother... this is just awful." zhao ying''s anger flared up upon hearing the remark "what are you calling awful? love between me and tian''er? huh?" seeing her getting angry zhao suyin spoke fiercely not backing away "of course it is, no one loves their brother romantically..." she wanted her daughter to know that they shouldn''t be doing this. zhao ying took a deep breath and lashed out "you are talking this much.. then let me ask a question, mom. say about my dad." h-huh?zhao suyin was taken aback hearing this and her grip on zhao ying''s hand loosened. looking at this zhao ying continued "see, you couldn''t even say about our dad..." "you know very well how tian''er and i badly want to know about our father. but have you ever talked about him with us?" "you always dodge the question about dad, huff! sometimes i even wonder are you really our mom." zhao suyin''s eyes trembled in intense emotion hearing her daughter''s hurtful words "w-what the hell are you saying, ying''er..." she managed to utter, her voice filled with a mixture of disbelief and anguish. zhao ying yelled "what? i and you look nothing alike and our hair colors are also different. you don''t even look like my mom..." zhao suyin''s lips quivered her heart clenching in pain as she tried to speak but the words stuck in her throat and her eyes moistened with tears. *tap* zhao ying walked away to her room and closed the door. *thud* "i will love tian''er no matter what!" *thud* zhao suyin stumbled back on the couch, as she clutched her head in intense pain ''i am not her mother? what did she say? i-i am not her mother? h-huh?'' ''what did she say?'' ''tian''er...'' the weight of those hurtful words hung heavy in the air, leaving zhao suyin feeling shattered and deeply wounded. i hope you guys liked this chapter. Chapter 75: Mom? What?! chapter 75: mom? what?! *woosh* the light-blonde-haired woman flashed through the air quickly reaching above a grand castle. the guards who were at the front of the gate narrowed their eyes seeing a flying figure "who dares to fly above the royal fortress?" *bonk* at this time, another soldier bonked his head from behind "you moron, that is lady hua, our general and close friend of her majesty, she has all the rights to fly above the castle." upon stepping onto the balcony, the woman swiftly made her way into a particular luxurious chamber within the castle. *thud* she dropped to her knees in front of the beautiful woman with long blonde hair"your majesty!" the mature blonde-haired woman sitting on the couch shook her head helplessly "how many times have i told you to call me xue... hua''er." the woman named ning xue spoke her eyes glancing at yu hua. yu hua stood up with a smile "how can i? you are the empress of the holy land of zhenzhu after all." a chuckle left ning xue''s lips as she patted the space beside her "come and sit." with a nod, yu hua walked and sat beside her on the couch "how is your body health, xue?" yu hua asked in concern and a sigh left ning xue''s lips "still like that, in fact, it is worsening." yu hua''s eyes crescented in worry "i also tried to search for the ember essence lotus in the human world, but i couldn''t find it." ning xue chuckled "we couldn''t even find that in zhenzhu, do you think you can find it in the human world, where astral energy is low?" yu hua smiled wryly "i just wanted to try searching for it... well, do you have any exciting news for me?" ning xue gave a nod "maybe i have." she spoke and gave her a letter. reading through the letter "an ancient heritage?" she muttered. "no one is joining from the royal family side, it''s just the top sects. you wanna join?" ning xue asked and yu hua shook her head "no..." "well, then tell me any interesting things from the human world." thinking about the human world, yu hua suddenly remembered zhao tian "xue..." ... *tap* zhao tian landed on the terrace of chi miya''s room and chi miya who was craddled in his arms got down. zhao tian wrapped his hand around her waist and lovingly brushed a few strands of hair away from her face."miya, the ones who you killed were evil cultivators... so don''t feel bad for them." a sigh left chi miya''s lips and she leaned on his chest "i know and i am also glad nothing happened to you. that woman looked dangerous." with a smile, zhao tian raised her chin and softly kissed her lips. chi miya also closed her eyes relishing the kiss as he gently sucked her lower lip. *smooch* pulling back the kiss, zhao tian smiled gently "it is almost night, go and eat your dinner and sleep peacefully..." "a-aunty found out?!" *smooch* he gave a peck on her cheek and got up wearing his clothes. "i am leaving, dear." chi miya gave a nod "en." ... *creek* zhao tian pushed the door to zhao ying''s room and entered inside. seeing him, zhao ying hurriedly stood up from her bed and walked near him. zhao tian hugged her body and asked "what happened, ying''er..." zhao ying let out a sigh and explained how zhao suyin caught her kissing him while he was asleep. zhao tian patted her head with a smile "don''t worry, ying''er. i will talk with mom." zhao ying nodded her head and her eyes quivered in hesitation "uh, t-tian''er.." hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow noticing her hesitation. zhao ying averted his gaze, afraid to meet his eyes "out of frustration, i-i yelled at mom and asked about dad... and... the ''talk'' we had...'' zhao tian narrowed his eyes and raised her chin up "ying''er you asked mom whether she is really your mom?" hearing his stiff tone, zhao ying''s heart shook "i-i did..." "ying''er, i have told you not to bring that subject and ask mom. she would be hurt." zhao ying''s body trembled and she gave a nod "i-i know... in the heat of the moment, i was just so desperate hoping that you would not be my sibling and i-i lashed it out... i... am sorry tian''er." she apologized hugging him. a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips and he spoke "first, let''s go and see our mom." "o-ok!" ... *creek* zhao tian slowly pushed the door to his mother''s room and saw zhao suyin sitting on the edge of the bed, her eyes drenched with tears, her nose red. with a soft sigh, zhao tian walked in "tian''er.." she exhaled ever so softly, her breath escaping her lips like a delicate whisper. "mom..." with tenderness he settled beside her, allowing her to lean on his shoulder for solace and support. zhao ying rushed into the room and immediately dropped to her knees before zhao suyin, her mother, with a look of regret etched on her face. "m-mom, i am sorry, i said such things..." zhao suyin wiped away the tears that had welled up in her eyes using the back of her hand and took a deep breath mustering her strength to regain control over her swirling emotions. "b-but, it''s true... i am not your real mother!" Chapter 76: The truth is unveiled! chapter 76: the truth is unveiled! what? zhao tian was shocked to hear this "mom?" he muttered in surprise. zhao ying also raised her head in utter shock, "m-mom?" her eyes trembling in astonishment. zhao suyin let out a soft sigh as her eyes flitted over to zhao tian and zhao ying, "it''s true, i am not your real mother." zhao ying was so shocked she instinctively sat on the floor. then what i said is t-true? zhao suyin continued in a low voice "and about your dad... even i don''t know who your dad is." h-huh? both zhao tian and zhao ying were dumbfounded upon hearing this. don''t know about dad? zhao suyin reached out and took her mobile from the bed. she unlocked it and went to the photos app, scrolling down. after a brief moment, her index finger confidently pressed upon a particular picture, triggering its display on the screen. "here, this is your mom..." zhao tian and zhao ying hastily looked at the mobile screen. it is a selfie of two beautiful women. one is zhao suyin when she was young and the other one is a gorgeous woman with blonde hair. zhao tian looked at the woman in wonder. this is my real mom? zhao ying''s eyes trembled looking at the blonde woman "s-she is my mother?" with a heavy heart, zhao suyin nodded her head "yeah, she si your mom and her name is zhao ning." "zhao?" zhao tian frowned his eyebrows. zhao suyin smiled gently "en, she is my older sister." "older sister? t-then, mom you are actually our aunt?" zhao ying asked in bewilderment. zhao suyin showed a small smile "i am." zhao tian asked, "do you know where she is right now?" hearing his question, zhao shuyin let out a heavy sigh and shook her head in response "no, i don''t..." she spoke and stood up from the bed. zhao tian and zhao ying watched as zhao suyin walked to the side of the room and took a stool chair. pulling the stool chair to a position, she climbed over it and extended her hand trying to reach the high shelf above in the room. zhao tian stood up from the bed "mom, i will help..." huh? "tian''er.." zhao suyin turned around and zhao tian grabbed her waist as zhao suyin placed her arms on his shoulders. "haah!" zhao tian carried her body from the stool chair and placed her down. zhao suyin smiled a little and pointed towards a black suitcase there "tian''er, take the case down." zhao tian nodded and took the suitcase in his hand and got down from the stool chair. "give it to me, tian''er..." zhao tian handed over the suitcase to her. "why did you open the door, yin''er?" at this time, a woman came from the house. zhao suyin and zhao ning turned to look at her "mother..." the woman gazed upon zhao ning with wide eyes, a look of surprise crossing her face "n-ning''er?" she stammered, her voice filled with shock and disbelief. zhao ning panicked "yin''er, don''t forget what i said... please take good care of these kids. please for me, yin''er." she hastily spoke, handing over the basket to zhao suyin, and ran from there leaving behind a heavy burden on zhao suyin''s shoulders. "ning''er!" the woman rushed out of the home and saw the running figure of her daughter. zhao suyin glanced at the two cute babies in the basket and one baby had a green pendant on its neck. "had to take care of them?" ... next day morning- "ahhhh!" "ahhh!" in the hall of the zhao family, three people are sitting around the basket as the babies inside the basket continue crying. the middle-aged man, while seated on the couch, furrowed his brows with a slight frown "let''s admit them in an orphanage and ask someone to adopt them." huh? zhao suyin was taken aback by her father''s words "what are you saying, father?" the man''s eyes bore into zhao suyin as he raised his voice "that woman went missing for years and now she slept with some random guy and gave birth to two children." "and now she wants us to take care of that? huh?" the woman let out a heavy sigh and agreed"what he said is correct, we need to admit these children an orphanage or something... we can''t take care of them." zhao suyin''s eyes quivered seeing this "no!" she took the basket from the table "these are sister''s children. i will take care of them!" the man''s voice reverberated with anger as he exclaimed "huh? what are you saying, yin''er? you are going to take care of them? you are in university... you have a long life ahead." "your life will be wasted if you adopt them and who will marry a woman who has two children?" "i don''t care about that... i will take care of them!" "huh?" "yin''er are you out of your mind?" "you are wasting your life!" (a/n: i have added characters pics in that fandom thing in mobile lol.) Chapter 77: Moms feelings! chapter 77: mom''s feelings! "my father and mother protested against it but i didn''t change my decision... because you two are just so cute..." zhao suyin said with a small smile patting zhao tian and zhao ying''s heads. zhao tian''s eyes softened upon hearing this, he didn''t expect that his mom had sacrificed her youthful life to take care of both him and zhao ying. hearing the story from her mom, zhao ying''s eyes quivered, a feeling of regret and guilt washing over her heart and she quickly hugged zhao suyin "s-sorry, mom... i am so sorry... i-i said such terrible things.. i didn''t know t-that.. sorry, so sorry... mom." zhao suyin smiled gently patting zhao ying''s back "it''s okay dear..." *sigh* a sigh left her lips "that''s why i am so against both of you dating... doesn''t that make me a terrible mom and if someday my sister came and asked about that, i..." zhao ying pulled away from the embrace, meeting her mother''s gaze with a mixture of fear and desperation "b-but i love him so much, i can''t leave him..." hearing this, zhao suyin glanced over at zhao tian. zhao tian smiled softly and gave a nod. zhao ying also looked at her expectantly "m-mom, please... mom. if our real mother ever came, i''ll talk to her." with a soft chuckle, zhao tian wrapped his arm around zhao suyin''s shoulder "don''t worry, ying''er. mom will agree to our relationship, right mom?" zhao suyin glimpsed at him and seeing her son''s tender eyes, she couldn''t resist and gave in "ok, then..." "yay!!" excitement bubbled up inside zhao ying as she sprang out of bed, joyfully jumping up and down while darting around the room like a carefree child who got a new toy. "i love, tian''er!" "i love him!!!" zhao suyin shook her head with a sigh seeing her antics, but looking at the bright smile on zhao ying''s face and her laughter, she couldn''t help but smile too. zhao tian chuckled softly seeing his sister''s cute stunts. hearing his chuckle, zhao suyin turned her eyes to him "it was really a surprise... i didn''t really expect both of you to be in a relationship." "and you to love her too..."no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian just smiled and pulled her shoulder closer to him "i love both of you, mom." zhao suyin let out a soft giggle and kissed his cheek "i know, dear..." "tian''er!!" zhao ying rushed to zhao tian and sat on his lap. *smooch* she kissed his lips wrapping her arms around his neck and zhao tian too reciprocated the kiss holding her waist. w-what? zhao suyin was bewildered that she dared to kiss him right in front of her eyes. meanwhile, zhao ying was filled with overwhelming joy, as the weight of uncertainty and fear that had plagued her mind since she confessed her love to zhao tian was finally lifted, now she is not afraid of what will her mom think of her. now she is super happy that the issue has been cleared. curiously he took the white cloth and it was surprisingly so soft. hm? but what caught his eye was a small golden rectangular plate inside the suitcase. he took the small plate and saw something engraved on it "elayne maverick?" being confused, he checked the suitcase and found another golden plate like that and saw the name engraved on it. "vester maverick!" what are these western names? he got down from the bed and walked to the bathroom. after zhao suyin finished washing her face, she lifted her gaze and stared at her reflection in the mirror. suddenly, she saw zhao tian making his way into the room through the mirror''s reflection, she turned her head "tian''er?" she called taking the towel from the side. zhao tian casually draped his arm over her shoulder and showed the small golden plate in his hand "mom, this?" zhao suyin smiled "ah, i totally forgot about this. this is your actual name... i changed it because it seemed weird and gave you my family name. maybe sister''s husband is a western man." "hm..." zhao tian frowned his brows. "ok! let''s go and have dinner." zhao suyin said with a smile and zhao tian nodded his head. "let''s go then..." ... after dinner, zhao suyin was washing dishes and she glimpsed at zhao tian who was sitting on the shelf with the golden plate in his hand. various thoughts are going around zhao tian''s mind ''so now i don''t know who my father and also mother, don''t know where she is...'' ''and this metal seems quite different, not gold... maybe a metal from high star or something?'' zhao suyin giggled seeing him deep in thought and with the wet finger she playfully poked his cheek. zhao tian glanced at her "mom?" zhao suyin spoke, "still thinking about your real parents?" zhao tian sighed a little "just curious." "then, the money you said dad''s money was actually the money you got selling that diamond?" zhao suyin nodded her head "yeah..." so that''s why she easily believed when i said about how i got my money, huh... zhao tian mused and got down from the shelf. having finished washing the dishes, zhao suyin removed her apron and looked at zhao tian "going to sleep? wanna sleep with mom?" zhao tian shrugged "ok!" Chapter 78: Chi Shui is healed! chapter 78: chi shui is healed! morning came and as the sunlight filtered through the room through the curtains zhao tian''s long white eyelashes fluttered open as his blue eyes glanced at the breathtaking woman lying beside him her long silver hair cascading over his arm. seeing her beautiful sleeping face, zhao ting couldn''t help but softly pinch her nose. feeling something on her nose, zhao suyin sleepily snuggled closer to him burying her face on his chest "tian''er.." she murmured his name softly, the sound barely audible in the quiet room. zhao tian couldn''t help but smile as he watched her cuddling up to him in her sleep and softly hugged her back. a few minutes later, zhao suyins also woke up from her slumber, and she was greeted by the sight of her son''s handsome face and his blue eyes shimmering with the sunlight peeking through the window. with a tender smile, she ruffled his hair and spoke "good morning, tian''er..." "very good morning!" zhao tian uttered and leaned in pressing his lips against her neck. "haha!" zhao suyin laughed being tickled by his lips touch on her neck. "ha, tian''er..." giggling, she hugged his neck, and zhao tian leaned in closer, lifting his head to plant a tender and affectionate kiss on her rosy cheek. *smooch* zhao suyin moved and sat on the bed as she stretched her arms "haah! wait, i am late today... i gotta go and prepare breakfast." she rushed off from the bed and ran to her bathroom. zhao tian just chuckled and got down from the bed. "i also have things to do... need to go and meet, shui and miya..." ... "you could have just told her about the cultivation world and the pill." zhao tian spoke looking at chi miya who was walking along with him to the upstairs. chi miya shook her head "no, tian. i don''t want her to know about the dangerous side of this world. she may be scared after hearing this..." "and because of this, you asked shenyi to create a pill that takes instant effect after a week, huh." chi miya gave a soft nod "yeah..." "shui''er!" chi miya knocked on chi shui''s room and she heard her voice from inside "come in, sister..." when they entered, chi shui was surprised to see zhao tian, "senior zhao, you are here again?" zhao tian nodded his head with a smile "how is your injury?" she asked sitting on the bed. eh? chi shui was dumbfounded. injury? "um, it is the same as always..." chi miya spoke "but it should have been healed by now, right? we gave you a medicine." "huh? you believe in that medicine?" chi shui asked in surprise and chi miya smiled wryly "shui, you should try seeing your leg." chi shui was confused even more "sister, how can that medicine help me? i ate that because you said senior zhao got it from overseas and i don''t wanna waste his hard work and kindness, so i ate that... but now you are..." chi miya shook her head helplessly and leaned onto the bed taking the bedsheet off her lower body. "sister?" chi shui was startled to see this. "let''s gooooo!" ... chi shui exited the car and eagerly dashed towards the entrance of the amusement park, exclaiming, "yeahh! yeahhhhh!" as she swiftly made her way inside. due to the foot injuries she has sustained over the years, chi shui has been unable to live a regular life like other women. the only way to get around was either by using a wheelchair or crutches, but going to the playground was not an option as it would have been more of a hindrance than a source of enjoyment. but, she always kept a little hope in her heart, that one day her legs would heal and she would once again be able to enjoy the thrill of amusement park rides. so she is so excited now! the amusement park was filled with a wide array of thrilling attractions, such as a towering ferris wheel, a delightful merry-go-round, a heart-racing roller coaster, and an adventurous pirate ship, among others. the playground was enormous and full of entertaining activities, but to chi shui''s amazement, there was no one else there except for the employees. there were no people in the amusement park. her eyes glanced around the surroundings and was confused "why is no one here?" "oh, i have booked the whole amusement park for today!" she heard zhao tian''s voice and she turned back looking at zhao tian with a fond smile on her face "you booked it?" zhao tian nodded "yeah, there are only staff here. so? where do you wanna go first?" "to the merry-go-round." "ok let''s go..." with great anticipation, chi shui eagerly made her way towards the merry-go-round. she couldn''t contain her excitement as she stepped inside and approached one of the beautifully crafted horses. but as she tried to sit on it "e-eh?" she struggled as she couldn''t quite move the leg she wanted to and the horse was also quite high, "shui!" zhao tian walked near her and grabbed her waist lifting her up. chi shui was embarrassed getting lifted like this but still, she placed her arms on his shoulders and zhao tian helped her get on the merry go round. "yayyyy!!!" zhao tian heard chi shui''s joyful voice as he stood near the merry go round. looking at the bright face of chi shui he couldn''t help but smile softly ''what an adorable girl.'' "yeah! let''s get onto the roller coaster next!" "ok!" the staff who were working there looked at chi shui with envious glances for having a handsome and rich boyfriend like zhao tian who cares for her and is patiently with her on every ride she takes. ''just what god did she pray to get a green flag boyfriend like this?'' Chapter 79: Is this a date?! chapter 79: is this a date?! as the ferris wheel slowly went up, chi shui sitting inside her cabin looked out of the window and she could see the whole amusement park and the breathtaking view of the city. a smile stretched across her lips as she saw the scenery and she turned her eyes to look at the man sitting beside her in the cabin "this is so beautiful, senior zhao." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, it is..." chi shui again glanced down at the amusement park "people are like trash." "where did you learn that from?" chi shui giggled "anime!" as the ferris wheel slowly went down, her eyes lingered over the sun that was slowly settling down in the distance. dusky grew closer and closer as the sun was almost settled and it was already 6 pm. "haha!" chi shui was playing in the arcade skillfully dodging and shooting down the incoming missiles with precision and ease in the game *boom* but she missed a missile and it hit her spaceship. [game over] "oh!" chi shui sulked her lips and turned back to look at zhao tian who was standing behind. seeing the cute girl, zhao tian chuckled "it is already 6, do you need to play more or?" chi shui thought about it and stood up from the game machine "no, it''s enough... senior zhao, can we go to a cafe?" she asked softly looking at him. zhao tian couldn''t help but smile seeing her acting like a spoiled girl "as you wish, it''s your day." ... sitting in the cafe, chi shui sipped her coffee, her restless eyes glancing around the cafe. seeing her spirit, zhao tian was quite surprised, because a hyperactive girl like her must have struggled after the accident because she had to sit in one place for a long time. "order something to eat." zhao tian spoke and chi shui softly nodded her head "yes, senior zhao." chi shui called the waitress in the cafe and ordered two donuts while zhao tian ordered a dessert cake. chi shui raised an eyebrow intrigued "senior zhao, seems like you like desserts very much..." zhao tian nodded his head "well, i do like them." "oh..." chi shui was amused as she came to know new things about zhao tian. her eyes never left zhaotian as he gracefully at his cake. a soft sigh escaped her lips "senior zhao, can we go shopping after this?" "shopping? ok!" ... stepping into the mall. chi shui''s face brightened with a smile "it''s been years since i last came to a mall..." she muttered in awe entering in. they quickly got into the elevator and reached the third floor where the women''s clothing section is at. while walking near the store, zhao tian spoke "shui, you select the clothes you want, and i will pay for it later." seeing ning yueli, chi shui blinked her eyes in shock "yueli?" she didn''t expect zhao tian would bring her to her friend''s house. ning yueli looked at chi shui and was dumbfounded "s-shui?" huh? she quickly glanced down at her legs "your... legs are healed?" ning yueli came out of her shock and nodded "yeah, senior zhao gave me medicine and it was healed." "woah, brother tian is awesome. come on, shui... tell me what happened." ning yueli spoke pulling chi shui on the couch. li jie raised an eyebrow ''tian healed it?'' zhao tian walked to the kitchen in search of ning zuiye and seeing her diligently cooking in the kitchen a smirk appeared on his face. without her noticing, he walked behind her and held her waist scooping her in his arms "aunt zuiye!" "ahhhh!!" ning zuiye screamed as someone abruptly picked her up and seeing zhao tian''s playful smile, she chuckled in relief "tian!" he placed her down and casually wrapped his hand around her shoulder. ning zuyie couldn''t help but gently hit his abdomen with her elbow "what happened to that chi miya girl you kept teasing?" "she is my girlfriend now." "oh, now she must be happy... poor woman, she looked desperate that day." "haha!" "but if you have her, what about yueli... she has been screaming to marry you." "why not both, i can marry both of them. and my aunt, if you want... i can marry you as well." "haha, enough teasing you mischievous brat!" li jie who wanted to talk with zhao tian came near the kitchen door but seeing zhao tian and ning zuiye laughing and teasing each other, a soft smile appeared on his face and he left without saying anything. a little later, zhao tian came out of the kitchen and went upstairs. as he entered a room, he saw li jie sitting there waiting for him "yo, old man!" "come and sit!" li jie spoke and zhao tian sat leaning back on the couch. li jie let out a sigh and asked "tian, you healed that girl..." zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, a high-grade healing pill." li jie raised an eyebrow "that costs a fortune and i have heard that they only get that level of pills from a specific sect in zhenhzu. i am surprised you could get your hands on it." zhao tian just smiled but then he remembered something "that''s right old man, did you give any healing pills to your wife in the bed? i am sure with your money and power... you can get that." li jie shrugged with a sigh "even healing pills couldn''t cure cancer. well, rich people are still buying high-grade pills for other diseases." "hm..." zhao tian pondered hearing this. "well anyway... thank you for getting along with zuiye, you know her condition right?" li jie spoke with a smile. "why are you thanking me for these silly things old man?" li jie laughed "and i also hope you will also take care of both of them in the future." hm? zhao tian frowned, and when li jie saw his frown, he said in a serious tone, "there have been small unrests between the government and cultivators recently, it wouldn''t be long before a war breaks out between them." "at that time, i can''t save my family... so if anything happens like that, i want you to help my daughter and granddaughter." Chapter 80: Gang attack? ng attack? after eating dinner at the oldman''s home, zhao tian and chi miya left the mansion bidding farewells to them. sitting in the car, chi shui couldn''t help but steal a quick, furtive glance at zhao tian "i didn''t expect you to be so close with yueli, b-brother tian..." she muttered a faint blush appearing on her cheeks. zhao tian chuckled softly hearing this and chi shu''s blush deepened as she was also embarrassed to call him brother "i-i mean, you are my sister''s boyfriend, so my brother-in-law, i can call you brother right?" it''s not like ning yueli always calling him brother also made her want to call him affectionately like that or nothing like that. d-defintely not! zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, you can..." "so, where are we going brother tian?" "watch some nightlights." eh? ... zhao tian drove the car through the narrow road to the peak of a small hill and he parked the car and came outside. chi shui also came out of the car and was surprised to see the scenery in front of her. from where she stood, she could see the city which was illuminated by a sea of twinkling lights, with cars and buses scurrying through the streets like tiny rodents. "beautiful!" a word escaped her lips. zhao tian moved in front of the car, casually leaning against the hood as he took in the view of the city lights below. chi shui also came beside him sitting on the hood her eyes glancing at the city lights below. zhao tian glanced at the time and smiled ''we came at the right time.'' *fweeeen* *bang* chi shui was startled by a loud noise followed by a burst of vibrant colors that filled her vision. she watched in awe as fireworks illuminated the sky in a dazzling display. "fireworks?" *fewwsh* *bang* in the bitch black sky, the colorful fireworks continued to sparkle and burst. a sweet smile appeared on chi shui''s lips as she didn''t expect zhao tian to create a surprise like this. she turned her eyes to look at zhao tian who was sitting beside her, his face lightened with the colorful fireworks flashing across the sky, various emotions filling her heart. this was the best day for her in her years of life because she was healed and she could have an exciting day after many years. as she gazed into his handsome face, a warmth filled her heart, softening her eyes. she thought she could never walk again and almost lost hope but zhao tian saved her not only once but twice. a sweet smile appeared on her face and a delicate flush of color tinged her cheeks as she tentatively extended her hand towards his, seeking to intertwine their fingers. *vroom* but at this time, a car sound startled her, and she turned back to look at another car approaching them. parking the car, chi miya stepped outside "tian!" he walked near them with a smile "so, who asked you guys to beat me?" he asked taking a sip of his drink. the mobs looked at each other confused. why is he so carefree? we look like scary mobs right? fit check: ok! weapon check: ok! random hair color: ok! we look like scary mobs, but why is he not afraid? the boss who was sitting on the car hood spoke "you look like a good boy, but you made a mistake... you offended someone you shouldn''t." "is that so?" with the drink in his left hand, zhao tian walked to the leader and grabbed his collar throwing him away *fwish* *crash* that guy went and fell on the nearby car crashing the windows which is their own car. h-huh? the mobs were startled and took a step back seeing this. zhao tian had a frown on his face "i didn''t offend anyone big in recent days? hm? is it that clown zhu xian?" the leader who just got blasted off in the window stood up holding his throbbing head in pain. he felt like birds ringing in his head for a second. wtf he shook his head to clear away the dizziness. "w-what are you guys doing? beat him..." "yes, boss." the men readied their bats and rods to attack zhao tian. a sigh left zhao tian''s lips as a guy hurled the bat at him. *thrassh* but as the bat touched his body the bat shattered into two pieces. e-eh? what happened? did i just hit a wall? "arh!" another man ran towards him swirling an iron rod in his hand and aiming at zhao tian''s chest. *clank* but the iron rod bent and as if hitting a steel, the rod vibrated numbing his arm. zhao tian pulled back his fist and *baam* *boom* *crash* *clank* *doom* after a while, zhao tian saw the 10 mobs squirming on the ground, growling in pain. zhao tian walked to the leader and again kicked his face *thud* "so it is zhu xian?" he asked taking a sip of the drink. the leader, whose face was already red and swollen from the punch, said in a hoarse voice "y-yes, members of whyos gang people are sent here by the zhu family''s young master to beat you." *cough* "w-we were told the car plate number and when i saw your car i followed you to beat you." zhao tian nodded his head "tell him to shut the fuck up and don''t do things like these anymore." the boss was taken aback seeing zhao tian giving a warning to the zhu family''s young master and gave a small nod "i''ll pass on t-that information." zhao tian then entered his car and drove back to his home. Chapter 81: Plan to kill! chapter 81: plan to kill! zhu family manor- a middle-aged man was sitting on the seat, his eyes looking at the young man opposite him who had a white bandage wrapped around his head. "he even beat the gang members easily?" zhu kim who is the leader of the zhu family asked and zhu xian nodded his head "yes, father..." zhu wan, uncle of zhu xian spoke "as i said from the beginning, that guy seemed like a cultivator... even when he banged xiao xian''s head on the car, he had such strength, that''s why even i was scared back then and feigned along with him when the policewoman came." with a steely gaze, zhu xian''s eyes narrowed as he seethed with anger "cultvator or what, i want to kill him... father. he injured me like this." zhu kim frowned his eyebrows "a dispute with a cultivator. since he is a young man, he should be at mystic or nascent astral stage... i will ask-" *tap* *tap* "boss!" at this time a bodyguard wearing a black suit burst in, interrupting them. zhu kim looked at the scared bodyguard and raised an eyebrow "what happened?" "t-there are two people outside, who look so scary and said wanted to meet y-*baam*" a punch landed on the bodyguard''s face, sending him sprawling to the floor and he raised up clutching his face "urghhh!". it was another bodyguard. after punching him, the bodyguard spoke in a calm voice "sorry boss, he is new to the job. master lee and master master teng have come to see you." "m-master lee and master teng?" zhu kim hurriedly stood up from his seat and hurried to the front to welcome them. as he rushed to the front, he saw an old man and a middle-aged man beside him. seeing zhu kim rushing towards them, lee jing spoke in a cold voice "you are arrogant enough to make us wait, kim?" hearing his icy tone, zhu kim''s body shuddered and panic filled his heart. he quickly bowed in front of him "f-forgive me, master lee... i didn''t expect your sudden visit." "haha!" the old man teng zen laughed "why are you intimidating him, jing... see he is scared." zhu wan and zhu xian also quickly came beside zhu kim and bowed their heads, greeting them. "please enter masters..." zhu kim greeted them and both of them entered the mansion. as they went inside, zhu kim guided them to the luxurious hall and made them sit.zhu wan then left the room, asking the butler to bring them tea. zhu kim sat opposite them on the couch and asked politely "i am surprised, master teng and master lee came to visit me suddenly." lee jing squinted his eyes "are we not welcome here?" again hearing his cold voice, zhu kim hurriedly shook his head "n-no, master lee... it''s not like that." teng zen just laughed it off "we were in the human world, but we suddenly got a message from our sect to return back stating that it is urgent." "so we came to meet you on our way!" zhu kim smiled "yeah, we are grateful for your sect''s cooperation with us." xia shenyi raised an eyebrow curiously looking at the photo "this mobile thing also works as an envisage shard?" "envis-what?" zhao ying asked and xia shenyi spoke clearing her doubt "it is like a small artifact made from astral stones, where it captures a moment and stores inside the gem. i can show it to you later." zhao ying shook her head "keeping that aside, sister miya called me as the first thing in the morning and bragged about how she got a cool shot of her kissing with tian''er and she also kept it as her wallpaper." she spoke, her lips twitching in anger. -_- "well, if you want... you can ask tian and take a cool shot like that." "hmph!" zhao ying snorted "that''s what i have planned to do. i will make it look better than this..." seeing zhao ying pouting her lips, xia shenyi couldn''t help but chuckle. ... a while later, *pop* the cauldron opened revealing two green pills floating above the cauldron. zhao tian looked at the pill and frowned "not bad for the first try i guess..." he just wanted to try this alchemy because he was quite curious about it. xia shenyi walked toward him with a smile and raised her hand as the pill floated to her palm. holding the pill in her fingers, she nodded in satisfaction "good job, my disciple..." as she took another look at the pill. e-eh? huh? huh? her jaw dropped "what the?" she screamed in shock. zhao tian stood up and stretched his muscles. "haah, what happened?" "t-this pill has a 100 percent purity rate with no impurities." she spoke her mind confused by what''s happening. zhao tian frowned "is it that big of a deal?" "of course it is. i have heard that only empyrean flames can create a pill with 100 percent purity. this is the first time... awesome." she spoke in awe looking at the pill. "well, i don''t know about that. but i do know that my fire is potent," he said and raised his arm as the fire burned in his palm. xia shenyi narrowed her eyes as she observed the flickering flame before her."it seems normal for me, but it can still make a pill of 100 percent purity, how?" "maybe because the fire was born from your physique?" zhao tian just shrugged and xia shenyi spoke with a slight frown "if you refine the pills and give them to your women, it would be a lot helpful for them since there are no impurities." "the honoured one''s physique is a cheat code!" zhao tian raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. he just tried alchemy for fun "well, i''ll refine pills for them to cultivate when i have time." reeling out of her shock, xia shenyi leaned on him a hint of curiosity in her voice "i wonder what secrets are still hidden in your body." zhao tian just smiled, pulling her waist, and kissing her lips. retracting the kiss, a seductive smile appeared on xia shenyi''s lips "let''s take a bath together." Chapter 82: *With Shenyi* and a sudden confession? chapter 82: *with shenyi* and a sudden confession? *thud* pushing xia shenyi on the ground near the hot springs, zhao tian kissed her lips. *smooch* xia shenyi too wrapped both of her arms and legs around him in a tight embrace as zhao tian continued to ravage her mouth with his tongue. "hnngh~!" a muffled moan escaped her lips as zhao tian groped her boobs fondling them, his lips still kissing hers. breaking away from the kiss, he tenderly planted kisses on her cheek, then moved down to her neck, sending shivers of delight down her spine. *smooch* leaving small lingering kisses on her neck, his lips traveled down to that soft pink bud on top of that squishy mountain. "haangh~!" xia shenyi let out a low, guttural moan of pleasure as zhao tian tenderly kissed and sucked on her sensitive nipple. she fondly grabbed his hand, savoring the intense sensation of his tongue swirling around her pink bud, causing her to close her eyes and lose herself in the overwhelming ecstasy. zhao tian pulled back his lips and a sweet smile appeared on xia shenyi''s lips "let me do that again, tian!" sitting on the edge of the hot spring, a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips as he looked at xia shenyi who was kneeling in front of him, her delicate fingers playing with his hard dick. xia shenyi''s eyes fluttered as she held the hard cock in her soft palm. zhao tian gave a soft pat on her head "you gave me a blowjob once... why are you hesitating." xia shenyi shook her head "not hesitating.... marveling." she muttered, leaning in to give a kiss on the head of the dick with her cherry lips. "haa." she let out her tongue and licked the tip of his dick and she could feel it throbbing in her hand. with a smile, she licked along the length of his dick reaching his balls.no?v(el)b\\jnn *smooch* she leaned in and planted a soft, lingering kiss on his balls before running her tongue up the length of his dick. zhao tian closed his eyes in delight feeling her wet tongue playing on his dick. with a soft touch, she began to give him a handjob shaking his dick up and down and soon she could see the precum glistening from his cock. she opened her lips and leaned down pushing his dick into her mouth. *slurp* *slurp* she started to suck his cock pushing and pulling her mouth into the dick. as she laid her eyes upon his gratified expression, a subtle smirk danced across her thoughts. when she gave him blowjob last time, she noticed something. *slurp* she began to use her tongue to gently lick and encircle the tip of his cock. "urgh!" zhao tian grunted in pleasure and grabbed her head. *slurp* *slurp* as she continued giving him a blowjob, she also got turned on her left hand instinctively reaching down to her pussy and she began to finger herself. "hngh~!" *slurp* xia shenyi let out a muffled moan, her two fingers sliding in and out of her pussy, stretching her pussy walls. *slurp* zhao tian grabbed her head tightly and pushed his cock into her mouth and xia miya felt the dick trembling in her mouth. *splurt* he came right into her mouth, brimming her throat with his warm cum. "urgh!'' xia shenyi grunted, slowly swallowing the thick cum with her tongue. *gulp* she gulped down his cum and a small smile appeared on her face. he tenderly held onto her hips and began to slide his penis in and out of her asshole stretching it even more. "uhmnnn..." xia shenyi groaned a little as her ass got used to his dick size. as zhao tian pushed his dick even more into her ass, xia shenyi''s eyes quivered "t-this is..." she suddenly felt a surge of pleasure coursing through her body. ''i-i am enjoying from my ass?'' "tiann.... haangh~ tian~~" as her ass muscles slowly began to stretch, xia shenyi also felt the pleasure hitting her mind making her numb. *pakh* *pakh* xia shenyi let out her tongue as she enjoyed his pounding on her ass and she could feel his balls hitting her pussy sending a wave of arousal through her body, heightening her pleasure and desire. "haangh~~ t-tian... this is goodddd~ hyaangh~!" zhao tian leaned down groping her boobs as he continued rampaging her ass. *pakh* *pakh* zhao tian playfully teased her nipples with his fingers, gently pinching them as he nibbled on her sensitive flesh. "haangh~!" as zhao tian nibbled her sensitive nipples, her body shook and zhao tian felt her ass walls tightening on his dick giving him even more pleasure. "urgh!" *splurt* he unloaded his white sperm directly into her butthole and xia shenyi''s eyes rolled back in intense pleasure as she felt her ass filled with his cum, its warmth even reaching her stomach. *thud* she fell down on the floor and her body squirmed as the cum leaked down from her ass staining the ground. "i love you! tian~~~!" ... lying on the bed naked, zhao tian softly fondled xia shenyi''s ass who was on top of him "it still hurts?" xia shenyi shook her head with a smile "no, it is quite tolerable..." "we could have gone for a second round then." "my ass would have been broken." "haha!" *ring* at this time, the mobile rang and zhao tian raised his hand as the mobile floated to him from the side stand. seeing who it was calling, he was quite amused *click* "what happened, mei xiu?" "um... zhao tian." zhao tian heard her timid and nervous voice across the phone and he could clearly tell that she was hesitating about something. "mei xiu?" "u-uh, zhao tian... the thing is... c-can you be my boyfriend?" Chapter 83: Lightning attack! chapter 83: lightning attack! *vroom* as zhao tian pulled up in front of the university''s main entrance with the rolls royce, the students exiting the campus couldn''t help but stop and stare in awe at the luxurious car before them. mei xiu who came out of the university glanced around looking for zhao tian and as her gaze fell on the sleek roles royce, a frown appeared on her face. ''is that him?'' she was quite confused. zhao tian didn''t exit the car because he knew if students saw mei xiu entering his car, it would create rumors so he made a call to her. mei xiu felt her mobile vibrating and seeing it was zhao tian, she quickly answered the call "zhao tian?" "just enter the car." zhao tian spoke and mei xiu again glanced at roles royce, waving her hand."yeah, now enter." zhao tian spoke and canceled the call. mei xiu was taken aback ''it was really him? when did he become this rich?'' she mused in her mind and quickly approached the car. *thud* she entered the car and zhao tian stepped on the accelerator *vroom*. glancing over at mei xiu, zhao tian asked "so, what''s with this boyfriend thing?" a faint blush appeared on mei xiu''s face and she averted her gaze "i-it means what it means... don''t you know what it is."no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian narrowed his eyes "i am sure, you didn''t ask me out because you have feelings for me... so what''s the catch?" a sigh escaped mei xiu''s lips. she just thought that she could tease him a little but he caught her. "the thing is... this." mei xiu showed her mobile screen to him. "ashes of love couple event?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow reading the title. the blush on mei xiu''s face deepened and with a shy amile, she spoke "um... i watch a couple show called ''ashes of love'' and after a week, there is an event in our nearby city." "in that event, the actors of the show are coming... and i want to go and meet them." zhao tian nodded his head "and you need a boyfriend to go to the nearby city?" mei xiu shook her head "n-no, no... only couples could attend that show, so..." oh! zhao tian understood why she wanted a boyfriend and shook his head "no, go by yourself." "w-wha-" mei xiu was startled, she didn''t expect to outright refuse without even considering. she hastily spoke "zhao tian, you don''t have to be my real boyfriend... you just have to act like my boyfriend." "no!" eh? "whyyyyyyyyy? please zhao tian.... i am a big fan of them... please please... zhao tian." she curled her lips down showing a sad face. zhao tian chuckled in his mind seeing her acting like a child and spoke "no, ask someone else... i am not your worker or anything." mei xiu quickly grabbed his arm pleading "ehhhhhhh, but i only have you as my male friend... i don''t have anyone to ask. so please, please zhao tiannnnnnn." "weaker?" teng zen raised an eyebrow "do you want me to believe a young man like you has already reached the stage i am in which took me decades?" lee jing clenched his teeth tightly, feeling frustrated "this is the stage, i couldn''t reach no matter what." he is still in the spirit astral stage and he is flying only because of those wings. *swish* teng zen dashed through the air, his every step leaving a spark of purple lightning in the air. as he closed in on zhao tian *woosh* he extended his hand lunging the steel rod towards zhao tian''''s face intending to smack his face. *grip* as the rod reached his face, zhao tian simply caught the rod. "what?" teng zen and even lee jing were stunned in disbelief as he knew the strength of a heaven stage cultivator. reeling out of his shock, teng zen narrowed his eyes *thrisssh* as a sudden burst of lightning spewed through his body and the steel conducted the lightning *frisssh* causing it to crack with lightning. as zhao tian was gripping the rod, the lighting passed through him. *thrissh* h-huh? but seeing no effect or screaming from zhao tian, teng zen was confused. "are you really heave-" *thriisssh* zhao tian used his own lightning element, conducting it through the steel rod. "aarrghhhhh!!" teng zen''s agonized screams echoed through the air as the electric shocks coursed through his entire being. the purple lightning danced across his veins, leaving him writhing in pain. zhao tian released hishold on the rod and teng zen quickly dashed back away from zhao tian reaching near lee jing his body trembling in fear. "*cough* h-he is the real deal...urgh! my whole body hurts." lee jing squinted his eyes again glimpsing at zhao tian who hadn''t made a single move since he appeared "and our opponent has the same element as ours." teng zen gave a solemn nod "since we are already in this, let''s finish him together." *fwish* lee jing''s whole body sparkled in purple electricity and he concentrated them in his palm as twin blades made of pure lightning appeared. his technique allows him to manifest anything out of lightning just like his wings, as low complicated as it is easier to manifest. *swish* both of them again dashed at zhao tian at the same time. teng zen feigned as he was about to strike him with the rod while secretly channeling lightning energy to his leg for a powerful kick. *thud* as he swiftly swung his leg towards him, zhao tian just turned his gaze at the kick and *fwish* in the next instant, his whole leg got crystallized in ice. *thrash* the leg of teng zen shattered into a thousand icy fragments, leaving him staring in shock at the gaping hole where his limb used to be. "arghhhhhhhh!" a gut-wrenching scream of pain tore from his lips. "sect elder!" lee jing yelled and hurled the twin blades near zhao tian''s neck. *thrisssh* but a bolt of lightning appeared from zhao tian''s body hitting him in the chest and he was blasted back into the air. *thud* "who knew you were a dual elemental freak! you pay for my leg, you bastard!" teng zen screamed in anger and punched his fist in the air. *swwooosh* a large fist crackling with purple lightning materialized, hurtling swiftly towards zhao tian, *flick* with a ripple in space, zhao tian appeared in front of teng ze and grabbed his neck "you-" but before he could utter anything red lightning appeared from zhao tian''s body. "aaaaararrgghhh!" teng zen yelled in terror as he felt his body being churned and fried by the red lightning swirling inside his flesh and bones. the high voltage of the lightning caused his body to sizzle and burn from the inside out, the searing heat consuming him and his scream continued. "aarghhh-" his body convulsed in zhao tian''s palm and his body quickly burned into a charred thing. zhao tian let go of his grip, watching as the charred remnants were carried away by the gusts of wind. lee jing who had just seen the death of teng zen by the weird red lightning and his body turning into chards left him horrified. "sect... elder?" i uploaded five chaps yesterday in privilege so couldn''t upload in premium... up to 15 chapters privilege available. if u like the story boost with ps, golden ticket gifts and maybe drop a castle lol. Chapter 84: Got an info! chapter 84: got an info! *fwissh* zhao tian glanced at the wisps of smoke emanating from his palm. it is really deadly to use fire with lightning! lee jing''s body shuddered in dread seeing zhao tian''s stoic eyes and his lips trembled "d-did he just use fire with lightning? three elements? is it even possible?" he took a step back "no, i shouldn''t be here..." *swish* with a flap of his lightning wings he dashed out of there trying to escape from the scene. zhao tian turned his gaze toward the flying figure of lee jing and frowned his brows as he used his cultivation pressure to pin him in the air. with each step in the air, zhao tian walked toward lee jing "you guys stalked me and attacked me, now trying to flee away as if nothing happened?" lee jing stood frozen in the air and his eyes quivered in fear. ''that damn zhu kim! who could have thought that this is a monster blending within the human world.'' walking in front of lee jing, zhao tian asked "who wanted to kill me?" lee jing hid his fear in his heart and spoke coldly "do you know who have you killed just now?" zhao tian shook his head "no." lee jing smirked "he is the sect elder of the stormweaver sect." a look of surprise flashed across zhao tian''s face "stormweaver sect, huh..." seeing the change in zhao tian''s facial expression, lee jing got even more confident "what? did you get scared hearing our sect''s name? if only our sect master came to know about our elder''s death..." "he will surely find you and rip your body to shreds." zhao tian frowned "first time hearing your sect''s name. is it one of the top sects?" wha- lee jing was dumbfounded. the young man is a strong cultivator but he doesn''t know about the top sects of the holy land zhenzhu. "of course, it is one of the top sects in zhenzhu. don''t you even know that? are you living under a rock?" zhao tian was quite displeased hearing his tone *swish* a dagger appeared in his hand and *slick* without a moment of hesitation, the sharp edge of the dagger slashed his hand and his arm was flown away in the air and in the next second it burnt to ashes, he again glanced at the map and the site was not in zhenzhu but near some mountains, it seemed. as he glimpsed at lee jing who was writhing in pain, a sigh left his lips and lee jing spoke hastily withstanding the pain "i-i told you, everything... now let me go... urgh!" "i don''t have that bad habit of letting my enemies go." *thirrsshhhh* "arghhhhhhhh!!!" lee jing screamed in pain his body being burned by the scorching flames. ... *tap* *tap* a gentle sound of footsteps echoed through the air as the woman with long black hair and black eyes walked through the stairs reaching the small pavilion at the top of the mountain. as she stepped into the pavilion, she saw a bewitching mature woman, her slender figure elegantly poised in a cross-legged position cultivating, her long pink hair combed into a beautiful bun. sensing the arrival of someone, the woman opened her eyelashes revealing her green eyes which were sparkling in the morning sun. a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her lips "is there any news?" the woman who just entered bowed her head "sect master!" the woman is ling xin, the sect master of lunar blossom pavillion. as the woman raised her head she spoke "the other top sects have also agreed to work together with everyone to explore the ancient ruins." "oh!" ling xin raised an eyebrow amused "i am surprised that oldman agreed to work along with everyone in this matter. i thought he would fight with others claiming ownership of the ruins." the other woman couldn''t help but giggle hearing her sect master''s words "and they have decided to enter after four days." "after four days... hm.." ling xin muttered and spoke, "ask the elders of the sect to prepare for the expedition, and also the core disciples." "yes, sect master." as the woman left, ling xin glimpsed at the morning sun and couldn''t help but sigh. with a soft touch, she placed her hand on her chest "why is my heart beating like this... as if something amazing is going to happen... i wonder what it is." she mused to herself, a sense of anticipation building within her. i have uploaded character pic. i hastily wrote this chapter after seeing some golden tickets so...haha. shower some ps, gt, gifts Chapter 85: Meatholes? chapter 85: meatholes? sitting on zhao tian''s lap, zhao ying rolled her eyes, her hands wrapping around his neck "ancient ruins? what is that? is it great?" xia shenyi who was sitting beside zhao tian on the couch nodded her head "yeah it is great..." she spoke leaning on his shoulder. "powerful cultivators will leave some of their inheritance creating ruins with trials for the other cultivators."no?v(el)b\\jnn "the other cultivators enter and go through those trials set by the powerful cultivator and earn the inheritance the cultivator left." zhao ying raised an eyebrow "so if i went in, we can earn some things...hmm. are you going tian''er?" she asked looking at him. zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i am. i want to know about other sects in zhenzhu and also quite curious about these ruins." xia shenyi squinted her eyes "tian, you can face anyone in sovereign astral stage, but when it comes to emperor or monarch astral stage... you can''t win." "there may be people from emperor or even monarch astral stage in the expedition. and if a fight breaks out, it would be difficult for you." zhao ying nodded her head "then tian needs to have sex with many women or eat pills to increase his cultivation rapidly and since he has honoured one''s physique, he won''t have backlashes." "but where would he go for virgin women?" zhao tian again thought of the monarch astral stage woman he met that day "guess i''ll just have to use my two meat holes." "meat holes?" ... *vroom* zhao tian drove the rolls royce to the fei''s mansion. zhi luo, catching sight of the sleek car as it made its way onto the property, hurriedly made her way to fei lingxi''s room. *knock* fei lingxi was startled by a sudden knock on her door, causing her to quickly wipe away the tears streaming down her face. with a heavy heart, she rose from her bed. *creek* she opened the door and looked at zhi luo "why?" she asked in a low voice. "ma''am, that guy is here again..." a look of surprise flashed across fei lingxi''s face "go and call ziyu." hm? zhao tian raised his gaze from the mobile phone and looked at fei ziyu. gaining his attention, fei ziyu asked seriously "master, what should i do for you to love me?" hearing the question, zhao tian again turned his gaze to the mobile screen not minding her. fei ziyu bit her lips in frustration and at this time "ziyu..." fei lingxi called her faintly. fei ziyu turned to look at fei lingxi "tsk!" she clicked her tongue and walked away from the hall. a little later, she came back with a gun in her hand. h-huh? fei lingxi was startled to see the gun in her daughter''s hands "ziyu?" fei ziyu looked at zhao tian "master, if i kill her you would love me. that''s what you said, right?" zhao tian raised his head and stayed silent looking at her. fei ziyu gripped the gun tightly in her hand and aimed at fei lingxi. "z-ziyu, stop!" fei lingxi yelled as she tried to approach her. "if you move, i''ll shoot you... last time i hesitated, this time i won''t," she said squinting her eyes. fei lingxi''s body stiffened upon hearing this. fei ziyu took a quick glimpse at zhao tian and noticed he was looking at her. this sparked a smile across her face "sorry mom..." she uttered closing her eyes. as her finger pressed the trigger. *bang(* *bang* the sound of gunshots made fei lingxi''s heart race, causing her to take a step back in fear and close her eyes seeing the danger. but not feeling any pain in her body, fei lingxi fei lingxi slowly blinked her eyes open and saw zhao tian standing in front of her. *clank* the bullets fell to the ground and seems like this time fei ziyu really didn''t hesitate. hearing the bullet sound, fei ziyu opened her eyes in surprise and saw zhao tian standing in front of fei lingxi protecting her. this fueled fei ziyu''s anger even more. ''what did that bitch do for master to protect her like this.'' seeing fei ziyu again aiming the gun to shoot, zhao tian narrowed his eyes and *clank* the gun fell down from her hand. "if it was before, i would have let you kill her. but i need her right now." zhao tian spoke and turned to fei lingxi *treekk* he tore down her dress revealing her undergarments. fei lingxi was startled and zhao tian plucked the bra from her chest making her boobs bounce. fei lingxi''s face quickly blushed but she stood there not hiding anything. zhao tian then glimpsed at fei ziyu and asked "you want my love, right?" hearing the question, fei ziyu hurriedly nodded her head without hesitation "that''s what i want." "let me give you love then!" *treek* Chapter 86: *Banging the Feis* 6: *banging the fei''s* h-huh? fei ziyu couldn''t blink her eyes, her eyes were blindfolded by a cloth and she couldn''t move her hands as they were tied to something. her mind only remembered zhao tian giving her a blindfold to tie and things happened quickly. she can feel that she is butt naked and her hands are tied by ropes as she stands there. "m-master?" she opened her lips to speak but there was no response. she moved her head, blinking her eyes and the blindfold slowly loosened falling into her neck. and as she opened her eyes she saw her mother standing naked, her arms tied above, her ample boobs bare expose to see and fei ziyu saw her mom''s pink pussy surrounded with some black hair on it. "m-mom?" she muttered and only then she noticed zhao tian standing behind her, groping her boob from behind while kissing fei lingxi''s lips. hearing a mutter, fei lingxi opened her eyes and she turned her gaze. ziyu? her eyes quivered seeing her daughter''s intense gaze on her. "hnngh~!" but her thoughts ceased, and a muffled moan escaped fei lingxi''s lips as zhao tian kissed her lips sucking on her tongue. zhao tian retracted his lips leaving a strand of saliva connecting their lips. fei lingxi quickly turned to fei ziyu "z-ziyu.. don''t look..." she uttered ashamed as her daughter watch her making out with zhao tian. zhao tian smirked and his hand reached out, gently caressing fei lingxi''s boobs, feeling the supple and velvety texture beneath his fingertips. "haangh~!" a pleasurable gasp escaped her lips as she surrendered herself to his touches and closed her eyes in bliss. "mom..." fei ziyu saw zhao tian thoroughly enjoying the plump milf body of her mother, his hand, and fingers exploring and trailing every inch of her body eliciting sweet moans from fei lingxi''s lips. "hooh~ master..." as zhao tian pinched her inverted nipples which were already out, an erotic moan slipped past her lips. "haangh~!" but in the next instant, her body shuddered as she felt his fingers trailing down her stomach and reaching her pussy. "anghhh~!" with a delicate touch, he pinched her sensitive clit, eliciting a moan of delight from her trembling lips, his finger gently sliding into her moist pussy. "kyaangh~!" she moaned as zhao tian inserted another finger into her wet hole. "angh~! angh~!" fei lingxi''s moans of pleasure echoed through the room as his fingers explored her moist pussy, bringing her intense pleasure and filling her mind with ecstasy. fei ziyu gritted her teeth seeing fei lingxi''s flushed face and her moaning under his caress on her body. she also craved his attention and touches. zhao tian''s finger stretched her pussy as love juices trickled down her thigh. seeing that her pussy is lubricated enough... he took out his dick. *gasp* fei lingxi was startled as she felt a hot thing rubbing her pussy. she glanced down and saw zhao tian''s huge dick caressing the pink folds of her pussy lubricating his cock with her love juices. "it''s.. big." fei ziyu was also bewildered by the size of zhao tian''s dick and saw the tip of his dick slowly spread open the delicate pink petals of her mom''s pussy. zhao tian tightly groped her boobs and with a full thrust, *slick* he inserted his cock deep into her pussy almost hitting the womb. "urghh!" fei lingxi moaned in a little pain as zhao tian filled her tight pussy with his huge cock in one thrust. feeling the tight pussy walls clenching his cock, zhao tian didn''t stop and continued to move. *pakh* *pakh* "aangh~!" fei lingxi''s eyes widened in sheer delight as she felt his cock stretching her tight walls giving her extraordinary pleasure ''t-this is sex?'' a thought flashed across her mind but before she could think anything a wave of pleasure filled her mind. "yaangh~! yessshh... this is good..haangh~~~!!" fei lingxi moaned as she felt soaring through heaven because of this hot dick rampaging her pussy. the overwhelming pleasure she felt was indescribable, leaving her in a state of pure bliss. zhao tian gently lifted fei ziyu''s waist, causing her chest to rise as he tenderly kissed and sucked on her nipples. "hnngh~! master..."fei ziyu mewled in pleasure and as she thought of hugging his head, she couldn''t move her hands as they were still tied by ropes. *pakh* *pakh* "angh~! angh~~~!!! master... master...." fei ziyu couldn''t help but release a symphony of moans that echoed in the room feeling zhao tian''s cock stirring her pussy. her body quivered uncontrollably as zhao tian''s throbbing cock expertly explored the depths of her wet, pulsating pussy. the sensations overwhelmed her, causing her to gasp his name with every breath. fei ziyu closed her eyes, letting out a blissful moan as she felt his dick gently spreading her delicate folds, causing waves of pleasure to wash over her. "ugh~" zhao tian aslo felt her tight pussy enveloping his hot cock completely and her vaginal wall clenching his cock as if massaging it, "agghnn~~~~ahhh~aghhh~~~master~~~" at first, fei ziyu felt excruciating pain, but after several times zhao tian poked into her honey cave, she felt her body and mind fly into the sky. this is a new sensation for her and she is loving it. but her mind was too weak to think about it as his cock pushed even further till it touched her cervix, making her feel as if puddles of fire were pooling together in her lower abdomen. zhao tian pulled his hips back and then, in one quick motion, rammed his cock into her ever-adapting pussy whose soft walls were trying their best to accommodate his thick rod, zhao tian fastened his hip motions as his cock plunged into her wet pussy, again and again, her breasts hopped up and down as zhao tian continued to thrust his cock deep into her pussy, "aaahn!~ aahng!~ annng!~ m-master....." she could barely control her limbs or muscles and felt that her body was dancing to zhao tian''s tune on its own, she felt as if her mind was completely going crazy under his relentless thrusts. "mmngh~!" her mind began to turn white, she could only keep moaning, zhao tian realized that she was close to cumming, and began to thrust faster. her body jerked and *squirt* she orgasmed and, at the same time, she felt his thick rod throbbing and becoming bigger inside her before a flood of semen flooded inside her walls, making her widen her eyes at the sensation of a dam bursting into her pussy and her mind went blank. *haah* *haah* fei ziyu gasped for air with misty eyes as she glanced at zhao tian. *pop* zhao tian took out his cock from her twitching pussy, and his white milky semen was continuously dripping out of her honey hole. zhao tian shifted his position and settled onto the edge of the bed, his gaze fixed upon the two women whose hands were tightly tied above by a rope. *thud* the rope disappeared and both mother and daughter slowly moved their body kneeling on the floor. their body is still sensitive after the intense sex and fei lingxi looked atteh red mark on her hand where she was tied by the robe till now. fei ziyu raised her head to see zhao tian and seeing his dick still standing firm. she crawled on the floor moving closer to him. "master, let me..." she muttered and raised her hand to softly grab his wet dick in her palms. without hesitation, she opened her lips taking his dick in her mouth. *slurp* *slurp* as fei ziyu continued sticking his dick, fei lingxi gulped her saliva in anticipation and she also slowly crawled to him and lowered her head kissing his balls. *slurp* both of them used their tongues and mouth to their fullest to pleasure zhao tian as he continued to enjoy their blowjob. a small frown appeared on his face as he noticed the energy he got. 5th stage of sovereign astral stage. Chapter 87: The top Sects are here! e top sects are here! *thud* *boom* hearing an earth-shattering noise xia shenyi was startled and came running out of her house. huh? as she came out she was surprised to see a large mansion in the grass fields right in front of her. she raised her head and saw zhao tian floating in the air. *woosh* zhao tian turned his gaze to look at xia shenyi who just appeared beside him. "tian... this building?" zhao tian nodded his head "if i get more women in the future, that small house can''t hold all of them. so i brought this mansion here, so they can rest and cultivate within this artifact if they wanted." xia shenyi squinted her eyes hearing this "yeah, this would be good. since the astral energy here is more than the outside, they can cultivate quickly." "ahhh!" at this time, a scream was heard across the mansion, and fei ziyu and fei lingxi came running out of the mansion. "e-earthquake?" "m-master?" but as they hurled outside, they were dumbfounded by the beautiful scenery around them. they just went with their master to visit the new mansion and now they are here. wth? this left both of them so confused and they exchanged bewildered glances "m-mom, where are we?" "i don''t know...huh?" xia shenyi''s curiosity was piqued as she raised an eyebrow looking at the women "your slaves?" she was not so concerned as she was not a modern woman, and thus aware that even in the high stars, the existence of slaves was not uncommon. zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, my slaves... hope you will teach them about cultivation and stuff. i don''t wanna waste my dual cultivation cauldrons." xia shenyi chuckled upon hearing this "i thought you would dual cultivate only with your loved ones." zhao tian shrugged "situations changed my mind." xia shenyi gave a nod "you need these slaves not only for dual cultivation but also to satisfy your insane sex drive, you can use them." "and one thing, tian... don''t let too much pure yang energy accumulate in your body. because if it exceeds a limit, you might go on a rampage fucking women." she said with a light giggle. zhao tian smiled wryly and xia shenyi leaned in pecking his lips "then, i''ll go and teach them." zhao tian gave a nod "i have to refine some pills for my women and for me as well." as she squinted her eyes to take a better look, the blue eyes vanished into thin air. "huh?" she was startled, her gaze wandering around in search of those eyes that had captivated her attention just moments before. "sect master?" the woman standing beside her called her and ling xin gently shook her head "nothing!" the woman gave a slight nod, her voice barely above a whisper "sect master, you are the only sect master here from the top five sects. there are only some elders from other sects." ling xin smiled gently "well, we are the weakest in the top five and we only have women cultivators, it is to be expected." zhao tian mingled along with the crowd as his eyes fell on another group who were wielding long spears on their backs. zhao tian again took a glimpse at the ancient ruins, its entrance is shielded by a mystical blue barrier. ''who are they waiting for? why can''t they just break the barrier and enter?'' he moved aside from the crowd and stood aside leaning on a tree confused as to why the hell all these people were waiting for. "uh.. the top sects are not here yet?" zhao tian heard a man''s voice and turned his gaze back as she saw a middle-aged man who came and stood beside him wearing a sedge hat. "top sects?" zhao tian asked in a faint voice and the middle-aged man turned his eyes to zhao tian, a little intrigued "are you new here? young man?" zhao tian gave a nod "i am." upon hearing this, the man let out a hearty chuckle, amused "haha, no wonder... you are not aware of the top sects of the zhenhzu... you must be an unrestrained cultivator. i am also clueless like you at the start." "let me enlighten you..." the man spoke and pointed at the group of people whom zhao tian saw first. the people wearing red robes "that is the golden flame sect." "the cultivators in the sect are exceptionally good with fire and more than fighting, they are interested in alchemy. most of the pills circulating around in the cultivation world are prepared by that sect." "they have direct connections with many rich families around the world and they are the richest sect among the four top sects." then the man pointed at the group of women "that is the lunar blossom pavillion. that sect is full of beautiful women and not many have seen their faces as they always wear viels." "they are new to the top five sects as they came in top just fifteen years ago." then the man looked at the group of people who had long spears at their backs "they are the silver lance sect whose cultivators specialize in spears and don''t underestimate them they are powerful." "even i was once beaten by a disciple of that sect easily haha..." zhao tian glimpsed at the people from the top sects ''so they are waiting for the other two top sects?'' "move away!" at this time, there was a small commotion among the crowd and another group of people walked towards the front. looking at the black robes and the electrifying aura around them, the middle-aged man spoke "stornweaver sect!" Chapter 88: Entering the Ancient Ruins! chapter 88: entering the ancient ruins! zhao tian glanced at the people in black robes with a frown on his face ''stormweaver sect.'' the middle-aged man standing beside him visibly trembled in fear "in my opinion, they are the strongest sect and you dare not offend them, ok?" the man standing in front of the golden blaze sect turned to look at the group of the stormweaver sect "you are late, cheng bao." he remarked with a hint of disappointment in his tone. cheng bao, who is the first elder of the stormweaver sect spoke in a cold voice "so what if we come late? it''s none of your concern. shun lang!" shun lang narrowed his eyes hearing the tone of the elder of the stormweaver sect. "why are you acting arrogant, cheng bao... we both are elders from the top sects." shun lang scoffed, his tone dripping with superiority "i can act arrogant because we are the strongest sect in the zhenzhu. don''t have to show respect to weak people... haha." "cheng bao!" shun lang yelled as scorching flames appeared from his body. *thrriissh* "huh? what?" cheng bao spoke as a spark of purple lightning shot up from his body crackling in the air. "why are you always fighting?" at this time, a sweet voice echoed through the crowd and the crowd paved the way as a stunning woman with long blue hair and blue eyes walked to the front, and behind her, there were some other people in blue robes. her mere presence exuded an air of elegance and grace that commanded respect and admiration. "sect master, xia feng!" cheng bao and shun lang spoke at the same time. xia feng showed a soft smile "how about we start breaking the barrier instead of wasting our energy arguing?" shun lang nodded his head "we were actually waiting for your arrival so that we can start breaking the barrier. but this cheng bao wanted to start a fight." chen bao just glared at shun lang and stayed silent. xia feng let out a faint chuckle seeing their banter and glanced at ling xin "i hope sect master ling xin is also ready." ling xin gave a slight nod and xia feng smiled "well, then let''s start to break the barrier." the top five sects formed formations around the barrier so that they didn''t hit each other. as they stood in their formations, they all began to use their power to destroy the barrier. *baam* *boom* the resounding blasts and the forceful strikes against the protective barrier reverberate throughout the atmosphere, creating powerful shockwaves that ripple through the air. zhao tian just stood there watching the childish drama between the sects. the man near him let out a sigh of relief "seeing the tension among them, i thought a fight would break out... glad nothing happened." ling xin recognized the figure as she remembered seeing the piercing gaze and the pair of blue eyes. as they watched, the man raised his left hand, and his palm came in contact with the barrier. *crack* *crack* cracks began to form on the barrier as they spread across quickly like a spider web. gawk! the people''s jaws dropped as they saw the man effortlessly breaking the barrier with a single touch that they had been trying to do for hours. w-what the actual fuck? *crack* *splashhh* the barrier shattered into pieces and zhao tian slowly turned his head. as he did, the crowd caught a glimpse of his shining blue eyes hidden beneath the shadow of his hood. the shards of the barrier scattered around him *woosh* and the figure disappeared again and they all knew that the figure had gone inside. "w-who is that just now?" "he broke that barrier with a touch of his palm." "a cultivator in monarch astral stage?" ling xin quickly came out of her shock and spoke "everyone take your recovery pills, we are entering..." the women nodded and quickly took the pill bottles to eat the recovery pill to restore their energy. the other people in the top sect also began to take their pills and dashed into ancient ruins. they were all furious because someone intervened and entered in first and they were afraid that he would take all the loots. zhao tian quickly dashed into the ancient ruins, he knew that the people in the top sects were of no use, so he took the matter into his own hands and broke the barrier. but he came to a sudden halt as he saw a lot of different pathways inside. haah! he pulled back the hood revealing his face and he sprinted through a pathway randomly. as he stepped through the pathway, the traps in the walls got triggered and were shot towards zhao tian. but he didn''t care about them and quickly went inside. zhao tian wandered around for a while and entered some rooms, but he couldn''t find anything as they were all empty. *creek* as he opened the next door, he raised an eyebrow "well, at least there''s something here." he muttered.*grrr* suddenly, a low growl echoed through the room, the spectral wolves which had in asleep till now, slowly stood up seeing zhao tian. *swish* a dagger appeared in zhao tian''s hand looking at the dark-haired wolves and he dashed in with a smile on his lips. *flick* he instantly appeared in front of one of the wolves and slashed his dagger right at its neck. *slessh* the sound of the blade cutting through flesh echoed through the room and *thud* the wolf''s neck flew and fell on the ground. "grrr!" witnessing this scene, the rest of the wolf pack emitted feral growls of fury and swiftly charged toward zhao tian. Chapter 89: Ling Xin?! chapter 89: ling xin?! *sleesh* the dagger pierced right through the skull of the spectral wolf and zhao tian firmly grasped the hilt of the dagger and pulled the dagger from its head splitting the skull into two. *grrr* at this time, a spectral wolf jumped from behind him. zhao tian turned his head and with his leg, smashed the head of the spectral wolf on the ground. *boom* *splash* *flick* *sleesh* with a swing of the dagger, the final spectral wolf met its end as the sharp blade of the dagger effortlessly pierced through its flesh, *thud* its lifeless body collapsed to the ground he then looked at the corpses of all the spectral beasts around him with afrown on his face "it''s a hassle to take all the beast stones from their bodies..." with a small sigh, he walked out of the room and wandered again searching for any treasures in the ancient ruins. he ventured around the complicated passages but suddenly he stopped in his tracks and looked back "huh? didn''t i pass through this way just now?" he glanced around the walls in confusion, ''am i stuck in a maze or something?'' he tried to use his astral sense to glance around the surrounding but he couldn''t do it. hm? "some energy here is blocking my sense." he muttered and looked at the walls. "got no other choice..." he pulled back his fist and punched the wall. *boom* *woosh* a defeating noise burst across the pathway but the wall stood still. zhao tian narrowed his eyes seeing this "the wall is quite sturdy..." he murmured as he felt a numbing sensation in his wrist. "who built these ancient ruins?" a whisper left his lips as he saw the intricate passages and these strong walls. *woosh* at this time a woman appeared beside zhao tian, "shenyi don''t waste time and destroy these walls." eh? xia shenyi who was already confused because she suddenly got teleported was even more confused hearing zhao tian''s words. "um, okay." but she still complied as she knew she had only a little bit of time. *thrissh* red flames covered her fist and punched the wall. *boom* *thrissh* *crack* the impact reverberated through the air and small cracks appeared on the wall because of her punch.xia shenyi squinted her eyes feeling the sturdiness of the walls "huh? these walls are definitely built by someone from the high star." "high stars.. hmm." *woosh* the black tattoo on xia shenyi''s wrist glowed and she also disappeared from there leaving zhao tian aloe. "since this is made by people from the high star, then there must be some good treasure." ... *thoom* she heard heavy footsteps and she turned back looking at the three wyrms approaching her again "damn it!" being frustrated she again began to run, heavily exhausted and her breathing became erratic. as she turned in a pathway *thud* she hit into something and fell back on her ass. "h-huh?" ling xin raised her head and was surprised to see the handsome young man in front of her with snow-white hair and shimmering blue eyes. she was lost for a moment seeing his face, but she quickly regained herself "y-you shouldn''t be here... run!" her voice trembled with fear as she hastily rose to her feet. hm? only then did zhao tian feel the ground vibrating a little and saw three large frost wyrms hurling towards them, because his astral sense was blocked, he couldn''t sense them before. ling xin blurted hurriedly "run, we shouldn''t stay here..." she prepared to run away. but zhao tian stood there a little intrigued, it was his first time seeing a frost wyrn. ling xin looked back to take a glimpse at zhao tian to see if he was following but she saw him still standing there "boy, what are yo-*gasp* but only then did she notice his attire. black robes and blue eyes? i-is he? *flick* zhao tian disappeared from her sight and ling xin was surprised as she glanced at the frost wyrns. *woosh* leaping in the air, zhao tian gave a punch at frost wyrn''s face which was at the front. *crack* the impact echoed through the room as a resounding crack filled the air, shattering the hardened shell of the wyrn, and *boom* it was blasted away into the wall. the whole place shook for a second as its skull broke instantly killing it. wha- ling xin''s eyes widened in shock seeing zhao tian''s raw strength which smashed a frost wyrn back to the wall. zhao tian turned his eyes to the next wyrn and the frost wyrn hurled its claws outstretched towards him. *swish* a sword appeared in zhao tian''s hand and he dashed toward the wyrn, *clank* the clash of metal against scales echoed through the air as zhao tian''s blade sliced through the wyrn''s jaw, eliciting a fierce roar of pain. "grrr!" and he pushed it even further as the sword sliced into its neck to the back and he split the wyrn horizontally. ling xin blinked her eyes bewildered as she saw zhao tian standing there with a sword with the blood of the wyrn splashing around him. *feen* the last wyrn opened its jaw to shoot an ice blast at zhao tian, *thrasshh* but a sparkle of red lightning appeared from zhao tian''s body. *booom* the clash between the frigid ice and the electrifying red sparks created a mesmerizing spectacle, the red lightning hit the frost wyrn and "grrrrrrrr!!!!" its scream of pain echoed through the space and ling xin closed her ears because of the sheer noise. the intense heat caused by the lightning swiftly caused the ice shell covering the frost wyrn to rapidly melt away, leaving behind nothing but blackened, charred remnants of its once-flesh. ling yin didn''t move her gaze away from zhao tian as he just easily killed all of those wyrn with a single attack of his. ''wait a minute, did he just combine fire and lightning elements to create that red lightning?'' she muttered in her mind and was shocked to know that zhao tian could wield two elements. *gik* but as zhao tian turned his eyes to look at her she felt a shiver down her spine . u-um? Chapter 90: Fight the Stormweaver sect! chapter 90: fight the stormweaver sect! ling xin was extremely nervous because the person in front of her was clearly stronger than her and she didn''t know how to speak up "u-uh, thank you for saving me..." zhao tian spoke "quite bold of you to say thanks after luring those three beasts to me." what? ling xin hurriedly shook her head "it was not intentional... it was just coincidence i bumped into you." "i-i was with my sect''s people but the stormweaver''s sect''s people actually lured the three beasts to us and left hanging us like this." she hurriedly spoke clearing the misunderstanding. ''actually, why is he complaining when he could just one tap all those beats like that?'' she snorted in her mind. with a sigh in her heart, she moved and sat on the floor to catch her breath. "keeping that aside, did you find any treasures here?" zhao tian asked and ling xin took a deep breath and shook her head in disappointment "no, every room we searched was empty, nothing there." now she is deeply regretting why she even came here. she almost lost her life and they also couldn''t find anything in these ruins. waste of time and energy. zhao tian squinted his eyes, so is it like a maze to guard a precious treasure that is actually in the core of the ruin? *swish* ling xin took a pill bottle from her storage ring and took a recovery pill to replenish her energy. hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow seeing the storage ring. he remembered xia shenyi saying that even in high star only people with great power could afford storage rings as the process of creating storage rings is complicated and only a few people know that. "i am surprised you have a storage ring." zhao tian muttered and ling xin raised her head to look at him, does he want the storage ring or something? "uh... i actually got it from her majesty. they said that there was a powerful cultivator in the past who knew how to create spirit rings, but he suddenly disappeared and these are some of the remaining he left," hm! zhao tain was intrigued by hearing this and walked away from ling xin intending to leave that place. as he moved, ling xin hurriedly spoke "w-wait, can i come with you?" zhao tian turned his eyes at her and she continued "i am alone right now and if i got attacked by the beasts again i would surely die... so... i know it will be a hassle, i won''t hold you back." upon hearing this, zhao tian gave a faint nod and ling xin hurriedly stood up following him "thank you..um" "tian!" "thank you, mr.tian!" for ling xin, zhao tian doesn''t seem like the bad guy, if he actually was, he would have already tried to do something to her but seems like he is not very interested in her. so she confidently asked to follow him. ... zhao tian continued walking through the passages and ling xin stuck along with him throughout the entire time. ling xin was confused "you are a powerful cultivator and if you go, you can easily solve this... then why are you not going?" "like i said, i don''t care about them." ling xin shook her head helplessly and she knew she also couldn''t help even if she went there. with a sigh, she moved to peek in better to see what was happening. *chirp* a soft sound resonated in the air as she shifted her position, catching chen bao''s attention in an instant. his head swiftly swiveled towards ling xin "sect master of lunar blossom pavilion?" "go and kill her too." eh? ling xin''s heart raced with fear as she witnessed a horde of people charging towards her. in a panic, she moved and hid behind zhao tian. now she is not in the stage to fight as the astral energy in her body is not replenished fully. "mr.tian, save me!" -_- woman, why the hell are you hiding behind me? they found you because you made a noise getting their attention in the first place. the men dressed in black robes fixed their gaze upon ling xin, who was cowering behind zhao tian. seeing him they all dashed at him with lightning speed. "first let''s kill him." zhao tian''s eyes flicked towards the spear hurtling towards him, crackling with electrical energy. *frisshh* in a split second, he deftly caught the spear and delivered a powerful kick to the man before throwing the spear back at him with lethal accuracy. *sleech* the spear pierced through the man''s heart brutally as his lifeless body fell on the floor. ling xin stood frozen in a state of horror as he killed a person without even hesitating. hm? chen bao frowned his eyebrows looking at zhao tian and seeing his dress, he also recognized him. shun lang seized the opportunity of distraction to flee from that place as he knew if he stayed any longer could ultimately spell doom for him. *swish* the other men in black robes abruptly stopped as one of their people was instantly killed. zhao tian is not really interested in these sect fights but because of ling yin, he was pulled into this. he took a quick glimpse at ling xin and she lowered her head apologizing "i am sorry!" she really didn''t intend to do that. it was just that chen bao''s ears were quite sharp. chen bao spoke "stop!" he walked in front of zhao tian, a bit of amusement in his eyes. "you look so young but you broke that barrier so easily which we couldn''t even bulge." "are you really powerful or are you using some cheap tricks to fool everyone?" zhao tian squinted his eyes "i will let you go thinking it is a misunderstanding if you back off now or else..." chen bao raised his voice "or else? now that you know our plan, we can''t let you go and her too." "i see." a cold mutter left zhao tian''s lips and *sleech* chen bao watched the head of one of his disciples flying in the air. "guess i''ve got no other choice." huh? i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 91: Clearing the Stormweaver Sect people! chapter 91: clearing the stormweaver sect people! chen bao took a step back in surprise and ordered "kill him!" *swish* the people from stornweaver sect lunged towards zhao tian using their cultivation techniques. *flick* zhao tian disappeared from his place, *sleech* severing a man''s head, his sharp gaze then shifted towards another guy dashing towards him, his every step sparkling with lightning energy. as the man drew closer to zhao tian, a sudden *frissh* sound filled the air, his entire body instantly solidified into a block of ice and zhao tian gave a kick on that ice, shattering the icy prison into countless fragments as a mush of red blood splattered on the floor. ling xin, who was already gripped with fear from watching his killing spree was taken aback seeing the ice attack. h-he has three elementals?no?v(el)b\\jnn as she stood there surprised she didn''t notice a man dashing towards her. she quickly sensed with astral sense but it was already late as the man lunged towards her at a breakneck speed. *treeek* but at this time a large spike made of earth appeared from the ground piercing through the guy''s chest from behind. *kichik* ling xin who was about to use her noble earth art was surprised to see another earth attack. d-don''t tell me... she slowly turned her eyes to zhao tian. does he have fucking four elementals? however, before she could fully process the situation, she saw another man coming towards her. "noble earth art!" she whispered as she blasted that man away with a block of earth. getting annoyed by the prolonged fight, zhao tian narrowed his eyes, as his eyes glowed and *thrriiishhh* with a sudden burst of astral energy, ice came burst forth and before they could react it froze every one of them inside the ice. *thrassh* with a sharp noise, the ice was shattered into countless pieces, sending shards flying through the air and leaving only a scattered mess of ice crumbles on the ground. chen bao felt a sense of fear and unease wash over him seeing zhao tian, he has control over two elements and has high cultivation. w-who is he? zhao tian''s gaze fell on chen bao and he took a step back "don''t you dare... try to do anything to me. if my sect master heard about this... you are doomed." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "i remember another old man from your stormweaver sect saying this same thing to me before i killed him. one had a steel rod and another one had lightning wings." "is your sect master that powerful for every one of you to brag about him?" hearing this, chen bao''s eyes widened in shock and he quickly recognized those people "teng zen and lee jing? you kill them?" he muttered. zhao tian shrugged "well, they came after me... so yeah, i killed them." chen bao narrowed his eyes and spoke coldly "how dare you kill teng zen, my brother and lee jing.!" *swish* a long sword appeared in chen bao''s hand as he instinctively took a fighting stance. *triishh* his eyes turned purple as the sword in his hand also gleamed in purple lightning. a soft sigh escaped his lips as he turned his eyes and saw ling xin walking towards him. "mr.tian... if i may," she said softly as she reached out and lightly took hold of his wrist. zhao tian frowned seeing her actions and ling xin gasped in shock as she raised her head to look at zhao tian "y-you are actually 21 years old?" zhao tian gave a nod "how did you find that?" he asked a little curious. ling xin blinked her eyes in surprise "your bone age. even if you remained young because of high cultivation, you can''t hide your bone age... and you are really 21 years old." "anything wrong with me being 21 years old?" ling xin clutched her head reeling in intense shock "you are 21 years old, have control over four elements and you are so powerful... probably emperor or even monarch astral stage... h-how?" zhao tian shrugged retracting his wrist from her palm and continued walking. ling xin quickly followed him "t-tell me how?" "you just have to cultivate!" "that''s what i have been doing for hundred of years, but you achieved this much in just 21 years? how is that even possible?" zhao tian didn''t mind her and continued walking "you- boy tell me, how." ling xin yelled and zhao tian stopped in his tracks "boy?" "i-i mean, you are still 21 years old... so." "shut up, you damn old woman!" "w-who are you calling old?huh?" "of course you, you just said you lived for decades..." "this is different, in cultivation terms, i am still young! hmph!" ... *clank* the poison needle fell to the ground and zhao tian muttered "the traps in this path have become lethal." ling xin frowned "do you think we are getting near to the treasure?" she just wanted to find a way to leave this maze, but seems like they have been nearing the treasure room. she again took a glimpse at the handsome young man standing near her. ''with him, maybe we can confidently enter the treasure room.'' i hope you guys liked this chapter!! Chapter 92: Into the Treasure room? chapter 92: into the treasure room? as they continued walking through the pathway, zhao tian noticed the pathway getting narrow and he frowned his brows. after some minutes of walking, zhao tian and ling xin glanced at a grand door at the end of the pathway adorned with gold and black. ling xin''s eyes sparkled with delight "seems like we found the treasure room..." she exclaimed in excitement. *creek* at this time zhao tian heard a faint sound and his lips twitched in frustration "fuck!" he quickly scooped ling xin in his arms and hung her over his shoulder like a potato sack. ling xin was startled by his sudden movement "w-what are you doing! let me down..." "keep quiet, woman!" zhao tian muttered and dashed towards the grand door at his full speed. ehhhhhhhhhhh! ling xin felt her world become a blur due to the incredible speed at which zhao tian was moving. *creeekk* as zhao tian hurled towards the door, the walls on both sides began to move towards him quickly. till now the paths are not narrowing, it is the walls that have been moving closer to them. *creek* zhao tian glimpsed at the grand door and a concerned frown appeared on his face as the walls inched even closer. he can escape by entering the artifact but when he comes out he will appear in the same place he disappeared, that''s how the artifact works, so he would appear in between crushed walls. *swiish* as he hurled closer to the door, ling xin also noticed the walls inching closer to them almost crushing then "ahhhhh!!!" she screamed in horror. as zhao tian stepped in front of the grand door, *fwish* it instantly opened and zhao tian jumped in, narrowly escaping it by an inch before getting smashed between the walls *boom* *thud* with a loud thud, they both tumbled to the ground, and zhao tian caught her in his arms to guard her from any injuries, ling xin too hurriedly clutched his neck and closed her eyes tightly. "haah!" "haah!" ling xin panted heavily her heart pounding in her heart in panic, her fingers gripped onto his neck in fear and desperation. as she was hugging him tightly, zhao tian could feel her two big balloons hitting his chest, her arms trembling as they tightly clung to him.. with a sigh, he softly patted her head "it''s okay!" "h-hn." she timidly nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. as she was the one hanging on his shoulder, she was looking back and she knew it was just a split second before the walls closed right in front of her face, centimeters close. she slowly opened her eyes to look at his face and her heart was still racing "i am alive, right?" zhao tian gave a nod "yes, you are... so get up." only then did ling xin realize that she was hugging him tightly "ah!" she quickly let go and rose to her feet from the ground. zhao tian stood up and ling xin calmed down her heart as she gave a sincere bow to him "thank you for saving me twice... because of me, you also almost died there, i was a hassle still the end." zhao tian brushed off the dust from his body and spoke "keep your thanks for later, first let''s enter the treasure room." with a slight smile playing on his lips, he slowly opened the scroll. *woosh* suddenly, a dazzling burst of golden light appeared from the scroll blinding their eyes. and as the olden light diminished, zhao tian and ling xin hurriedly looked at the scroll to see what was written there. and what actually there is... eh? blank? -_- ? ''there is fucking nothing here.'' zhao tian cursed under his breath looking at the plain scroll. huh? ling xin was dumbfounded seeing the plain scroll. is this really a treasure? she again asked, "are you sure you don''t want those treasures?" zhao tian shook his head "nah! you take them..." "then i will take all of them, hehe..." with a mischievous smile, she began to collect the treasures which is useful for both her and her sect too. zhao tian''s eyes darted around the room, scanning for any additional treasures that may have been hidden from view. and as he tried to use his astral sense, he can use it now. hm... he scanned around the whole treasure room and a frown appeared on his face "under?" "there is actually a room under the floor," he muttered and scanned around if there was any way to go down but there were no ways or doors. "you wait here for a while, i''ll be back!" zhao tian said and ling xin was confused, "w-wait, where are you doing?" *flick* zhao tian directly teleported to the lower floor. his space ripple steps have the power of instantaneous teleportation to short distances and he just now used it to bypass through the floor tearing the space. *thud* he landed on the floor and looked around curiously. this place is not as luxurious as the treasure room, it looks rather simple and built with stones. as he looked around the room, his gaze eventually settled upon a large rectangular box made of stone at the center of the room. he walked closer to it and saw a large lid made of stone on top too. *creek* he pushed the lid open to see what was actually inside. huh? he was surprised to find out what was inside there. inside it, there was an armor suit enclosed in thick ice and he could tell that it was made for a woman just looking at the chest. he frowned looking at the armor "is that hair?" *treik* but at this time, zhao tian felt small movements from the armor and he was surprised. is this shit alive or something? i might release 5 chapters tomorrow if i had time! Chapter 93: Who is this woman? o is this woman? *treik* zhao tian frowned seeing the armor suit moving a little "there is actually someone inside the ice coffin?" he muttered and at this time he heard a faint noises in the silent room. *tlip* hm? as he gazed down he saw little drops of water dripping from the coffin. the ice is melting? he hurriedly looked over at the lid he pushed and saw a blue seal engraved on it. did i just undo the seal? *thirrshhh* suddenly a vibrant blue flame burst forth from the armor creating a powerful surge of astral energy that rippled through the air *thoom* throwing zhao tian away from the coffin as he was blasted on the floor. "urgh!" zhao tian groaned in a little pain as he saw the blue flames engulfing the armor suit. fuck! why am i hearing boss music? *frissh* the blue flames quickly evaporated the ice and *thud* the armor suit tumbled down to the floor from the coffin. as it fell down, the helmet rolled off from its head. zhao tian was taken aback when he laid eyes on the stunning woman before him., her white hair cascaded on the floor but her stunning face was filled with gruesome red scars.no?v(el)b\\jnn *cough* *cough* the woman coughed as blue flames erupted from her mouth. her delicate eyelashes fluttered and she opened her eyelids revealing her sharp red eyes. as she raised her gaze, zhao tian felt a speck of dread wash over him seeing her cold eyes. *fwish* in the next instant she stood up, her eyes sharp as a sword gleaming with a hint of madness within them. *swish* a long blade appeared on the woman''s hand, her face emotionless and her eyes peering through zhao tian''s body. *gasp* zhao tian''s eyes widened in shock as he felt his instincts screaming in fear of instant death. and he quickly crouched down as if dodging an attack and *sleek* *boom* a slash cut through the air. zhao tian turned his head to look behind him and was met with the sight of a massive slash that had completely destroyed the wall, splitting it in two. what kind of abomination did i wake up? zhao tian quickly stood up and looked at the woman standing there with a stoic face. he squinted his eyes to see through her cultivation but he couldn''t. but what he found out was the insane heat emanating from her body and the irregular flow of astral energy in her body. the insane heat must be from that blue flame but why is her astral energy irregular? she can''t even control her astral energy? *flick* as zhao tian blinked his eyes, she disappeared from her place and instinctively zhao tian moved to the left just in time *swoosh* as the woman appeared in front of him delivering a vertical slash. *frisssh* a crackling sound filled the air as the red lightning struck her and as it fell on her armor drenched in water. *thriiisssshhhhh* the intense heat of the lightning coursed through her, causing searing pain as it burned her from the inside out. the woman''s eyes widened in pain but she didn''t scream and *thud* kneeled on the floor. she raised her trembling hand placing it on her chest *cough* and coughed blue flames from her mouth. zhao tian frowned seeing her reaction. he was sure that his attack was not lethal to a woman who has cultivation higher than monarch astral stage then why was she on her knees? he just wanted to do a surprise lightning attack and slash her with the sword. something''s wrong with her. *fwish* as the lightning dissipated hot smoke emerged from the woman''s body and she slowly rose to her feet her eyes locking on zhao tian. *swish* zhao tian again dashed forward slashing his sword not giving her any time to attack first. *clank* *clank* *clank* he continued attacking her and keeping her in a defensive position not giving her time to counterattack. as the woman raised her sword to parry his slash, *thrissh* a sudden burst of ice enveloped her legs immobilizing her. using this opportunity, zhao tian crouched as he gave a kick to her chest. *thud* the ice broke and she took a few steps back clutching her chest, her eyes quivering in pain. *cough* she again coughed blue flames and she glanced at the scattered shards of ice around her on the floor. she took an ice piece and swallowed it. eh? zhao tian was startled seeing her eating the raw ice. don''t tell me the flames are not in her control or something? *woosh* zhao tian again hurled towards her pointing his sword at her and the woman quickly dodged his piercing attack and slashed at him. zhao tian raised his left arm as bait and in a split second, her sword mercilessly sliced through his arm with a resounding *sleesh* that echoed through the air. bearing the intense pain, he gave a swift kick on her abdomen sending her backward. with his powerful kick reverberating through her body, she instinctively clung to the sword for stability, desperately trying to maintain her balance. zhao tian took a few steps back and saw his hand on the floor. "there it goes again..." he muttered, using his light energy to heal. "well, with that i can finally discern this woman''s little secret." he muttered as he saw the woman visibly shaking in pain, her eyes trembling. "her sword skills and offense power are top-notch. if i get one clear slash, i am gone... but her body and defense are very weak. just my kick is damaging her" "it''s like stacking all your points on offense and the points in defense are zero." a smirk appeared on his lips "now let''s dance! shall we?" Chapter 94: Be my what? chapter 94: be my what? *clank* *boom* zhao tian exchanged blows with the woman cautiously not letting her initiate the attack and the woman also quick on her foot blocked every attack. swiftly blocking the attack, her eyes narrowed as she deftly swirled her sword again slashing at him. *clank* zhao tian blocked her attack and was blown away to the wall. *boom* zhao tian stood up wiping away the small stream of blood that had escaped from his lips ''the power behind her attack has been significantly reduced and her body is also not keeping up.'' *wiish* the woman took the initiative as she hurled towards zhao tian and he swiftly avoided the attack and counterattacked swinging his sword. *clank* a small smile appeared on zhao tian''s face as he retracted his left hand and a dagger appeared in his hand. *kichik* without wasting a moment, he plunged the dagger into her arm piercing through her flesh. the woman''s eyelashes fluttered in pain and took a step back from zhao tian. "not yet!" not giving her any rest, he again barraged her with relentless slashes. the woman kept her concentration on his every move deftly parrying all of them as she knew if that sword hit her weak body she would be doomed to fall. *clank* as she took a step forward to slash him, zhao tian smirked *thrish* her legs unexpectedly faltered on the floor as she saw a block of earth in the ground making her slip. the unexpected slip caused her balance to waver, leaving her momentarily vulnerable and granting zhao tian a chance. "ice after earth! here have some ice cream!" zhao tian muttered and raised his hand to grab her face *thrisssh* a surge of ice erupted from his palm encasing her head in a block of ice. effectively blinding her, zhao tian quickly made his next move and gave a punch at her abdomen. *crack* *boom* because of his powerful punch, she was hurled back and fell to the floor. *thud* zhao tian squinted his eyes ''she is getting weaker and weaker. now she is falling just from a punch.'' "urghhh!" the woman let out a guttural groan of agony and writhed on the ground, her body contorting with pain. zhao tian quickly moved as he tried to slash at her but the woman rolled back standing up on the floor. *woosh* she charged towards him and zhao tian didn''t dodge her attack but blocked again. *clank* his feet pressed on the ground because of the power behind her attack. a small smirk spread across zhao tian''s face ''she has got a lot weaker, now i can even withstand her slash without flying in the air.'' *clank* blocking her attack, he instantly counterattacked slashing his sword *clank* but she also blocked his attack. the woman''s red eyes quivered as a teardrop left her eyes, but it instantly evaporated by the blue flame "i-i was not sane... i just... acted purely on instinct... urghhhh! p-please..." she pleaded, her voice filled with anguish. *thrissh* her right hand quickly burned away and her eyes widened in sheer shock "t-the flame is b-burning everything... arghhhhh!" her pitiful eyes glanced at zhao tian. zhao tian narrowed his eyes as he extended his hand "then be my slave!" "huh? urgh! s-slave?" the woman muttered and zhao tian spoke "if you don''t become my slave... i will just watch you burn. i couldn''t trust a woman dangerous like you." the woman''s heart sank and seeing the flame approaching her face, she bit her lips with intense emotions as she hesitantly nodded "i-i will be your slave!" a smirk appeared on zhao tian''s lips and he asked "so, how can i save you?" "your i-ice, flow your ice energy through my body!" she spoke as she raised her left hand to touch his hand. without hesitation, zhao tian reached out and firmly grasped her palm and flowed his ice energy through her body. *frissh* the cool energy flowed through every flesh of her body instantly putting out the flame and she stumbled on the floor. *thud* zhao tian knelt down and gently placed his hand on the woman''s stomach. she looked up at him with tired eyes, feeling a strange tingling sensation on her skin. ''slave seal? she muttered in her mind before closing her eyes. after placing the seal, zhao tian stood up and his body was still full of slashes slowly healed with light energy. he let out a soft sigh "first let''s bring her back..." he took the unconscious woman with his right hand and hung her over his shoulder. *swish* and disappeared from that place. ... *swish* he reappeared inside the artifact and xia shenyi turned her head to see zhao tian. h-huh? the smile on her face froze and her eyes widened in horror "t-tian!" she yelled in fright hurriedly running towards him. zhao ying who was beating fei ziyu hurriedly looked up and saw zhao tian with a lot of wounds on his body, and half of his chest has been cleaved. "tian''er!!" "m-master?" Chapter 95: Leaving the Ancient Ruins! chapter 95: leaving the ancient ruins! *gik* tears streamed down zhao ying''s cheeks as she used her light energy to heal zhao tian who was sitting on the couch "t-tian''er, your chest..." she stammered her heart heavy with pain. zhao tian gently lifted his hand to brush away the tears cascading down her cheeks "don''t worry... it''s alright." "no! it''s not alright at all... see all the b-blood in your dress...." she muttered as she concentrated her light energy on healing him with tears streaming down her eyes. *tap* *tap* "master!" fei ziyu hurriedly came over with some water in her hand. zhao tian took the glass of water from her hand his eyes catching sight of her eyes moistened with tears. after drinking the water, he gave the cup to her and saw his chest fully healed. he raised his left hand to pinch zhao ying''s cheek showing off that there was no lingering pain or injury "see, it''s gone!" "tian''er!'' zhao ying plunged into his arms and zhao tian hugged her back with a soft smile on his face. fei ziyu also wiped away the tears seeing him all right. *tap* xia shenyi came out of the room and zhao tian glanced at her "shenyi!" with a sigh, xia shenyi walked to him and sat beside him leaning in for a kiss. *smooch* after planting a sweet kiss on zhao tian''s lips, xia shenyi pulled back, "how is she?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi shook her head helplessly "that woman is good. i gave her a healing pill... i am shocked that you didn''t die during the fight." zhao ying raised her head wiping away the tears "that bitch! how dare she hurt my tian''er!" xia shenyi spoke looking at her "ying, don''t provoke her... she actually has a cultivation base higher than me." "h-huh?" zhao ying''s eyes trembled in shock as she turned to zhao tian "t-tian''er, how did you even defeat her?" zhao tian spoke with a frown "she couldn''t go all out and her body was quite weak. she didn''t use any elemental attacks and her astral energy..." xia shenyi continued "her astral energy flow is uneven. it''s because her cultivation base was almost broken. someone has broken her cultivation..." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "that''s why she is weak?" xia shenyi gave a nod "if she went all out, your whole middle star would be destroyed." "wha-" both zhao ying and fei ziyu''s eyes widened in sheer shock. their whole earth would be shattered? zhao tian asked with a frown, "what about that flame?" xia shenyi shook her head "i don''t know about that, when i touched her body it was cool...not burning." "i see..." zhao tian muttered and zhao ying spoke nervously "t-then, tian''er... why did you bring her here and heal her? you should have dropped her in a forest or desert...with no water and let her die. if she is here, she would destroy everything..." zhao tian shook his head "no, she won''t... she is my slave now." huh? the three of them were surprised to hear this "your slave?" with a nod, zhao tian leisurely leaned back on the couch"a blue flame was burning her whole body, so she pleaded for my help to cool down with my ice. so in exchange for her life, i turned her into a slave. fair deal, don''t you think?" "you saved me inside the ancient ruins, so you can have this since you were curious about this storage ring. i don''t know how else should i thank you." zhao tian shook his head "i don''t need that. you can just keep them." eh? "r-really? i mean this is a storage ring... which is really valuable, so..." as she spoke zhao tian raised his hand and a ring appeared in his hand "i already have one." "o-oh, i see..." ling xin muttered as a sigh escaped her lips. then is this the last time i see him? "uh, mr.tian, if you have time please drop by our sect." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "your sect? the name is blossom something right?" ling xin smiled wryly "lunar blossom sect, mr.tian." zhao tian nodded his head "by the way, what is your name?" gah! ling xin''s lips twitched upon hearing this "my name is ling xin." "oh! ling xin...i''ll remember it!" he said and disappeared from there. *swoosh* ling xin shook her head wryly "i should also go and meet my sect people they should be worried too." ... outside the ancient ruins- "w-we have to return to our sect..." a woman muttered and another woman beside her let out a deep sigh "our sect master." *swish* at this time, ling xin landed beside them from the air "girls!" seeing her teh women''s eyes widened in shock "s-sect master?" they quickly hugged her, their eyes moistening with tears "i am glad that you were alright, sect master" ling xin giggled softly patting their backs "i am also glad, you came out without injuries... how did you come out?" a woman shook her head "we don''t know sect master...we heard a loud sound and suddenly everyone is outside the ancient ruins." ling xin frowned hearing this, loud sound? is it the walls? it transported everyone after we entered the treasure room? "what happened to the other sect people?" "seems like the people from frozen peak sect and silver lance sect people were alright, but golden flame sect lost some of its members and we can''t see people from stormweaver sect here." "i wonder what happened to them?" "i see... let''s leave" Chapter 96: A little teasing with Mom! chapter 96: a little teasing with mom! after spending several hours flying, zhao tian finally arrived back at his home and stepped into his room. "i have to go and check on ying''er and that woman too..." *swish* he appeared in the mansion and saw xia shenyi looking at the blank scroll he gave her. sensing his arrival, xia shenyi raised her head with a smile "tian!" "where is ying''er?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi spoke "she is sleeping and for that woman, she still hasn''t woken up." zhao tian gave a faint nod and walked to zhao ying''s room. as he stepped inside, his eyes fell upon her body, peacefully resting on the bed. with a warm smile spreading across his face, he tenderly embraced her, enveloping her beautiful figure in his loving embrace. leaving the room, he turned to xia shenyi "see you tomorrow, shenyi." and xia shenyi gave a nod "en." as he disappeared, xia shenyi again glimpsed at the blank scroll "is this really a waste?" ... *swoosh* appearing in his room, zhao tian softly placed zhao ying on the bed, and a deep sigh escaped his lips. he was quite exhausted by all the events that happened today... he almost lost his life many times today. but it also means that he is weak and needs to cultivate even faster. with the thought of refreshing his mind and body after the long exhausting day, he removed his clothes and entered his bathroom with a towel. "hnn hmmm..." but as he entered he heard faint humming noises and only then he noticed the presence of another woman in his bathroom. he slowly walked to the shower and saw zhao suyin who was completely naked bathing in the shower singing a song "mom?'' he called her faintly. startled, zhao suyin quickly turned her head, and seeing zhao tian, a gentle smile appeared on her lips "tian''er..." zhao tian stepped inside the shower and removed the towel from his waist. zhao suyin''s eyes instantly fell on his dick and zhao tian hung the towel on the wall. "mom!" calling her softly, he gently wrapped his arms around her waist from behind in the hot shower. zhao suyin, equally enjoying the warmth of his hug, leaned back against his chest "tian''er!". zhao tian looked at the pristine pink pussy right in front of his eyes "beautiful..." he muttered. this is the first time zhao tian felt he wanted to taste a pussy and he pulled her silky thighs bringing her honey hole near to his face. zhao tian brought his face close to her pussy and zhao suyin squirmed feeling his breath tickling her pussy walls. "t-tian''er...." zhao tian saw the outer folds convulsing as if breathing and he leaned in pressing a soft kiss on her lower lips. "haangh~!" zhao suyin felt a shiver down her spine as she felt the touch of his lips on her pussy. zhao suyin''s eyes trembled with intense emotions as she slowly raised her hand reaching near her pussy. she slowly spread her pussy with her fingers showing her son her delicate inner pink walls "w-wanna taste, dear?" she asked in a timid voice, feeling her cheeks grow even warmer with embarrassment. "why not?" zhao tian leaned in softly sucking on her pussy and zhao suyin closed her eyes in pleasure "hmngh~ tian''er! yeahhh~" she gently grabbed his head as zhao tian continued sucking on her honey cave and love juices began to drip from her pussy. "yaangh~!" zhao tian opened his lips and continued to eat her pussy and suck on her clit at the same time making zhao suyin lost in pleasure. "haangh~! anghhh~~ hnnnghhh~~!" ceaseless moans slipped past her lips and her body jerked as she felt her pussy folds being played with by his tongue. zhao tian continued to lick and suck on her pussy as he inserted his tongue inside her pussy walls. "ohhh~! hmnnngh tian''er... son..." an erotic moan left zhao suyin''s lips as she felt her son''s tongue plundering her pussy''s inner wall bringing her intense pleasure. "ahhng~~...this is too much!" with every passing moment, her cries grew louder, her breath quickened even more, and her chest rose and fell rapidly, all due to the overwhelming pleasure she experienced from zhao tian''s relentless attacks on her pussy. zhao tian opened his mouth and gently bit on her clit "anghh~!" zhao suyin''s eyes widened in pleasure and zhao tian sucked her clit licking on it. "hmmnghhhh~ son..." zhao suyin started to fondle her own breasts, gently squeezing her nipples while she continued to squirm under his tongue on her pussy. as she reached the climax, her pussy throbbed and zhao tian retracted his lips *squirt* zhao suyin came so hard her body began to tremble from the overwhelming pleasure. seeing the love juices sprayed from her pussy, zhao tian smiled contently. "haah!" "haah!" zhao suyin''s chest heaved up and down, her breathing ragged from the intense orgasm. zhao tian pulled her hand making her stand "come Chapter 97: A talk with the woman! chapter 97: a talk with the woman! "how long are you gonna rub my breasts alone?" zhao suyin asked as zhao tian continued brushing her wet boobs with the white towel. "we have to make it clean.." he muttered brushing her underboobs with the towel and moving the towel to her waist where he rubbed the wetness. with a smile on his face, zhao tian moved the towel near her crotch and a pink blush painted zhao suyin''s cheeks "be gentle there..." "of course." with a tender touch, he softly brushed her pussy with the towel and whispered "ok, you are good to go..." "i feel like a child..." zhao suyin muttered softly and as she began to brush her long hair zhao tian brushed himself with his towel. both of them stepped out of the bath and zhao suyin saw zhao ying lying on the bed sleeping like a koala. "you brought her home too..." she muttered wrapping the towel on her waist leaving her boobs exposed. zhao tian smiled looking at his mom exiting his room. he also wore his shorts and followed her back into her room downstairs. zhao suyin who just entered her room, turned her head and saw zhao tian walking in. she smiled softly "tian''er..." zhao tian walked in and sat on the bed "did you eat dinner?" zhao tian asked and zhao suyin shook her head removing the towel from her waist "not yet, what about you?" she opened the closet and took a pair of black underwear to wear. zhao tian also shook his head "no!" "then, wait a little... i''ll prepare tasty dinner for you in thirty minutes..." she said and raised her legs to wear her panties and zhao tian''s gaze lingered on her pussy. after wearing the panty, zhao suyin turned to zhao tian "you looked that much in the shower and you are still gazing at it." zhao tian chuckled and stood up from the bed as he pulled her hand "then come and prepare dinner." eh? zhao suyin was dumbfounded "i need to dress first, dear." zhao tian smiled teasingly "to hide it from who? i have seen it already..." he said squeezing her boob. "you shameless son..." she hit his hand and zhao tian just chuckled pulling her out of the room. ... "haha!" zhao suyin giggled loudly sitting on the dining chair beside him "no, it''s not like that..." she shook her head still laughing. "yes it is." zhao tian spoke as he ate a spoonful of food prepared by his mother. "you bad boy.." zhao suyin pinched his cheek her eyes tender looking at him. "here, tian''er..." zhao suyin took a spoonful of food bringing it near zhao tian''s mouth and zhao tian too opened his lips to eat her spoonfed meal. *creek* zhao tian pushed the door open and the woman in the bed turned her eyes at him. seeing him, a wave of surprise washed over her face and she quickly got down kneeling on one knee. "my liege!" liege? zhao tian walked in with an amused smile "i didn''t expect you would accept me as your master so easily." the woman remained on her knees as she spoke "i have given you my words and i accepted to be your slave... so i have to carry on it." "hm..." pondering a little, zhao tian sat on the bed and spoke "first sit!" as xia shenyi settled on a couch inside the room. the woman stood up and without hesitation sat beside him on the bed. zhao tian asked curiously "do you remember anything or...?" the woman gave a faint nod and spoke in a soft voice "yes, my liege... i remember many things but my memories are a little fuzzy as i have been sleeping for more than 2000 years." more than 2000 years? "do you remember your name or where are you from?" the woman nodded her head "my name is shi yixian and if my memory is correct i am from the astral realm, my liege." "a-astral realm?" xia shenyi muttered in shock and zhao tian turned to look at her "shenyi?" xia shenyi spoke seeing his confused face "astral realm is a cluster of stars above the high stars, i have heard many things about it but have never been there..." shi yixian tried to speak as she frowned her brows trying to remember something "i am from a star... but... but... can''t remember the name. urgh..." she grunted in frustration. "don''t strain yourself..." zhao tian spoke and shi yixian nodded her head "as you say, my liege..." "do you know what is that blue flame in your body?" hearing this, shi yixian gave a somewhat nod "yeah, um... someone placed a curse on me to burn my body...uh... i don''t remember, my liege." zhao tian glimpsed at her red eyes "and the scars on your face...?" he inquired, his voice laced with a hint of concern. shi yixian suddenly realized and raised her hands covering her face "forgive me, my liege i made you see my gruesome and ugly face... i will wear an armor helmet from now on." zhao tian shook his head "no need for that... and move your hands." and being obedient to him she lowered her hands but she couldn''t look at him in the eyes and gazed down. but zhao tian raised her chin making her look at him "do you remember how you were sealed in that ice coffin?" he asked and shi yixian shook her head "sorry, my liege... i couldn''t remember." she spoke in a disappointed tone. "hm." zhao tian retracted his hand and glimpsed at xia shenyi "give here a set of robes to wear and you, yixian... take rest." "as you order, my liege!" i have uploaded the character image! check it out Chapter 98: A meal? chapter 98: a meal? *vroom* sitting inside the rolls royce, zhao suyin glanced outside through the window a sigh leaving her lips "it''s been a while since i traveled out quite far..." zhao ying who was sitting in the front seat beside zhao tian spoke "then we can go out for a family trip when we have time." hearing this, zhao suyin glimpsed at zhao tian "what do you say, tian''er." zhao tian gave a nod "i don''t mind..." zhao ying jumped in her seat "ok! then its settled... we can go to the beach when we have time." zhao suyin''s frowned her eyebrows "don''t decide things on your own ying''er... ask if tian''er is willing." "huh? tian''er you don''t like it." zhao tian glanced back at his mom "it''s okay i think..." ... the roles royce quickly pulled up to a mansion and the three of them stepped outside the car. looking at the mansion, a smile appeared on zhao suyin''s lips "it looks great, tian''er." zhao suyin and zhao ying entered the mansion first, their curious eyes glancing around the living room as they began to explore their new home. *ring* at this time, zhao tian''s mobile rang and he took his mobile from his pocket. he attended the call and spoke "mei xiu?" mei xiu on the other end of the call spoke "zhao tian, you are coming today right?" she asked and zhao tian could hear the tinge of excitement in her voice. a wry smile appeared on his lips "uh, mei xiu... i couldn''t accompany you for lunch today, maybe another day." "huh? b-but you said that yesterday that you would come tomorrow." mei xiu hurriedly spoke and a sigh escaped zhao tian''s eyes "well, last night my plans changed and i can''t come today." "i-i see, don''t worry... if you are busy. but don''t forget to come to the event 2 days later, okay?" mei xiu spoke and zhao tian nodded his head "ok!" mei xiu retracted the mobile from her ear and glanced at the dinner table filled with delicious foods that she had prepared with her own hands for zhao tian.her eyes trembled as a wave of sadness filled her heart and she bit her lips i frustration. li qianzhi who was sitting on the couch turned her head to look at mei xiu "xiu''er, when is tian coming." mei xiu walked to her room "he is not coming!" *thud* she slammed the door to her room before entering. li qianzhi was startled by the sudden noise "w-what happened? is she mad?" ... as zhao tian canceled the call a sigh left his lips. he kind of felt bad for rejecting her as he promised her yesterday that he would come and eat with her and he clearly felt the excitement in her voice vanishing. ''urgh! these women are making my life hard...'' he entered the mansion "ying''er..." zhao ying looked at the big pool in the mansion ''that woman, fei lingxi''s taste is not bad. this mansion is really good.'' she raised her head to look at the top of the mansion ''i acn''t even see the barrier tian''er, placed.'' "ying''er, where did tian''er go?" "mom, he went back he had a busy work." ... xia shenyi came out of the mansion and saw shi yixian who was wearing black and golden robes standing near the courtyard looking at the sky. xia shenyi walked closer to her "um, yixian?" shi yixian glanced at xia shenyi for a second and again looked at the skies. e-eh? xia shenyi doesn''t even know how to approach this woman "yixian, why are you looking at the sky?" shi yixian stayed silent, her red eyes staring at the clouds in the sky. xia shenyi chuckled wryly in her mind, she only talk with zhao tian? "um, yixian... i am zhao tian''s woman, so you can talk with me." this time shi yixian looked at xia shenyi a look of curiosity in her eyes "is that my liege''s name?" xia shenyi gave a nod "yeah..." "zhao tian, zhao tian...." shi yixian muttered two times "so you are my liege''s woman?" xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah, so tell me... why are you looking at the sky?" shi yixian''s eyes glanced down "i was... trying to remember something" she said raising her hand to look at her palm "i can still feel the lingering touch of the sword in my grasp." "it was so soothing... and it felt so good. i feel like i have been swinging a sword for years." a low whisper escaped her lips as she turned her eyes to the sky. her eyes quivered as she saw the blue sky red in her vision "it was red... red sky and red everything.. the sword in my grasp obliterated the enemies. it ... was a battlefield..." "i remember... the screams of the enemies, the weak crumbling under the strong... war cries, people losing their lives in front of me as my sword slashed them." her body shivered and her lips quivered in intense emotions "a-at that time, he came... his presence alone sent shivers to me, his eyes glancing down at everyone as if they were worthless trash and his aura spreading over the battlefield commanding attention the arrogance in his eyes." tears began to trickle down her cheeks as her thoughts drifted back to the haunting memories of the past "f-flames... suddenly it was flames everywhere. it burned everyone... enemies... my people... arghhh!" she screamed, the memories flooding back. xia shenyi panicked hearing her scream and grabbed her shoulders "yixian?" shi yixian closed her eyes and frantically shook her head "no... the flames were burning my body... it w-was....arghhhhh!" her words trailed off, replaced by a gut-wrenching scream. "yixian, calm down!" xia shenyi spoke and grabbed her chin making shi yixian look at her. "yixian!! yixian!" "h-huh?" shi yixian was jolted out of her thoughts, causing her entire body to tremble and her legs gave up as she stumbled on the floor on her ass "haah!" she let out a heavy breath. "yixian, are you okay?" xia shenyi asked crouching beside her and shi yixian gave a somewhat nod "just some of my memories... ah." xia shenyi spoke "get up, get some rest first..." "en!" i was playing with privileges and accidentally did a mistake by setting a new tier. so i couldn''t upload chapters for like 2 days. lmao. sorry! Chapter 99: To the event! chapter 99: to the event! zhao tian frowned as he heard xia shenyi''s words who was sitting beside his arm draped over her shoulder "she was screaming... how the flame burned her body and killed everyone." "seems like she has a serious past and she couldn''t remember that much..." zhao tin gave a nod "don''t stress her too much and if she screams remembering her memories, try to calm her down. seems like she is traumatized." xia shenyi nodded her head "i will do that, tian!" she spoke and zhao tian gently patted her head "how is her body state?" xia shenyi squinted her eyes "her body is extremely weak, i think it is maybe that flame is burning her from the insides... she is fragile but her sword skills are really great." "maybe you can learn something from her and even sword intent?" zhao tian gave a slight nod as he was also searching for some sword skills and it would be a huge help for him "i will talk to her later, let her rest for a while." 2 days quickly passed- seeing the luxurious lamborgini driving near her apartment, "tian!" mei xiu exclaimed with a smile and hurriedly got down the apartment stairs her heart pounding with anticipation. *tap* *tap* she hurriedly walked towards the lambo and opened the door "tian, good morning!" zhao tian who was sitting inside smiled "good morning, enter..." mei xiu nodded and entered the car "let''s go, quick!" seeing her excitement, zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and pressed his foot on the accelerator revving the engine. *vroom* ... after an hour of traveling, zhao tian finally arrived at the designated location and his eyes glanced at mei xiu who was sleeping on the seat. with a smile, he squeezed her cheek "get up, we are already here..." feeling his pinch, mei xiu''s eyes blinked open and saw many cars around her in the parking lot through the glass. "oh!" she hurriedly exited the car and brushed her face. looking at the right-convex side view mirror on the lamborgini. "ok, let''s go." as they made their way into the bustling mall, there were actually a lot of people in the mall. the majority of the crowd are couples strolling side by side, their arms intertwined in a loving embrace. "just two people before." mei xiu whispered nervously and her anticipation grew with every second as she was going to meet her favorite actress. *tap* as she stood in front of the beautiful black-haired woman she placed the photo card on the table, her eyes brimming with excitement "i am mei xiu, i have been a huge fan of you and you are so beautiful... a-and.. uh i love you so much." ai daiyu chuckled faintly "hello, mei xiu, i am glad you are-huh?" her eyes widened in shock looking at the handsome young man standing beside mei xiu. huh? mei xiu also noticed ai daiyu gasping in surprise. with a smile on his face, zhao tian spoke "it''s been a while, daiyu." "tian?!" ai daiyu stood up from her seat and mei xiu was taken aback. s-she know tian? a beautiful smile spread across ai daiyi''s face as she jumped off from the other side of the table. eh? the people were surprised to see the leading actress ai daiyu leaping from the table. wtf? overwhelmed with emotion, she couldn''t resist the impulse to tightly embrace him, wrapping her arms around him in a warm and affectionate hug "it''s been years since i last saw you, tian" she whispered and zhao tian hugged her back with a smile. whaaaaa. mei xiu''s jaw dropped seeing her favorite actress hugging zhao tian so intimately. ai daiyu know zhao tian? what the- and they were so close. the fact that ai daiyu even knew zhao tian was a shock to her, and the closeness between them was even more surprising. *click* at this time, some people took photos of them hugging and zhao tian spoke "you idiot, they are taking photos." hm? ai daiyu softly retracted the hug and showed a cheeky grin "well, i don''t mind that... being photographed with this handsome guy." at this time, a woman walked over to ai daiyu "mam, it is still event time..." ai daiyu giggled "i am just too excited to see my friend after a long time." the woman nodded "i know mam... but you should do your personal things later." "ah!" ai daiyu glanced at zhao tian "tian, i will call you later and we can spend some time together after i finish this event. you didn''t change your number right?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah!" andai daiyi again jumped to her place "come on, hurry up! let''s finish this event quickly!" (???) mei xiu stood there like a statue. tian and ai daiyu know each other! zhao tian pulled the statue out of the crowd and mei xiu came out of her shock "t-tian, you know her?" seeing her yelling, zhao tian nodded with a smile "yeah, i do." "then, why didn''t you tell me." mei xiu grabbed his shoulders and shook him demanding answers zhao tian smiled wryly seeing this "honestly it was a surprise for me too as i saw her face just when we entered the mall in the banner." Chapter 100: A lingering kiss! gering kiss! sitting in a cafe inside the mall, zhao tian took a scoop of the dessert and brought it near his lips to eat. mei xiu also slowly ate her croissant still reeling in the shock. "didn''t know you two were high school friends, that really came as a surprise." mei xiu spoke as she took another bite of the croissant. zhao tian just smiled as he continued to eat his dessert cake. *ring* at this time, his phone rang and he picked up the call "daiyu?" "tian! where are you?" he heard the excited voice of ah daiyu and zhao tian spoke "third floor at the cafe." "ok, i will be there in two minutes." as he hung up, mei xiu hurriedly asked "what happened? is miss daiyu coming here?" zhao tian gave a nod "she will be here now..." a little later, mei xiu''s eyes lightened up seeing the woman walking toward their table. as she came closer, mei xiu stood up from her seat and stammered as she didn''t know what to say "u-uh..." "tiannnnn." ah daiyu came over and quickly hugged zhao tian who was sitting. mei xiu smiled awkwardly as she was completely ignored. as she retracted the hug, ah daiyu tried to sit on zhao tian''s lap but zhao tian caught her waist "place your ass somewhere else." ah daiyu pouted her lips "you are rude to a woman." she spoke as she stood up. "have i ever been nice to you?" zhao tian asked taking another spoonful of the cake. ah daiyu smiled wryly as she pulled the chair sitting close to zhao tian. "xiu, sit." mei xiu gave a slight nod and sat on her seat. hearing zhao tian, ah daiyu glanced at mei xiu "bei... xiu, right?" mei xiu shook her head gently "it''s mei xiu, miss daiyu." "haan, mei xiu." ah daiyu muttered and zhao tian spoke "i am surprised that you actually became an actress." ah daiyu smiled proudly "i told you, i would surely become an actress one day. well, one of my two dreams became true." mei xiu got curious hearing this "what''s your other dream, miss daiyu." ah daiyu cast a glimpse at zhao tian as she spoke "of course to become this guy''s girlfriend. well, not only me, many girls in that school wished to be his girlfriend." oh? mei xiu couldn''t help but steal a quick glance at zhao tian as he gently took a scoop of cake to eat. well, she wouldn''t refuse that zhao tian is handsome and girls would fall in love with him. ah daiyu looked over at zhao tian with a smile "tian, let us take a selfie too." zhao tian shook his head "i am not interested." ah daiyu''s lips twitched "come on, tian... i don''t know if i''ll ever meet you again... so just a selfie." a sigh left his lips hearing this "hm." "hehe!" ah daiyu smiled and moved beside him as she raised her mobile to take a selfie. *click* admiring the result, ah daiyu couldn''t help but mutter a satisfied "perfect!" as she gazed at the selfie on her screen. "i will send this picture to the group to make the girls in our school jealous." as she opened the group covo she was surprised that the conversation had already ignited and was in full swing. then she noticed the photo when she hugged zhao tian had already spread in the group. "oh, they are quite fast huh..." she mused as she sent the selfie too. "hehe!" with a mischievous grin she turned to look at zhao tian "i am leaving, tian!" zhao tian nodded his head "en. see you later" ah daiyu waved to mei xiu and slowly walked away from the table. but as she took a few steps, she stopped and turned back to look at zhao tian her eyes lingering on his face. tian... *tap* *tap* she hurriedly ran towards him and zhao tian was quite confused "daiyu?" without wasting a moment, ah daiyu hugged him, planting a tender kiss on his cheek, leaving a lingering touch *chu* zhao tian squinted his eyes "you have a boyfriend." ah daiyu pulled back the hug, a gentle smile on her lips "that''s why i kissed your cheek." "when i was in high school, i always wanted to kiss you on the lips...but now i''m content with just kissing you on the cheek. you are my first love after all.... ok, i am leaving." *tap *tap* as she walked away, she saw her phone ringing. with a smile, she attended the call "babe. did you see the pictures?" "yeah, i am surprised you met senior tian again..." "hehe, i even kissed his cheek." she knew her boyfriend was an admirer of zhao tian in the past and she knew he wouldn''t mind it much and she doesn''t like to hide things from him. "wha- can''t blame you... since i would have done the same..." "what? why are you gay?" "*chuckle* just kidding... is the event finished?" "yeah..." zhao tian turned back to mei xiu whose face was filled with shock "since the event is finished, shall we leave?" h-huh? mei xiu came out of her shock "uh, no there is still one event left." (a/n: privilege chapters are available. the privilege tier for the next two chapters is just 1 coin. you can read ahead of two chapters for the month with one coin. it will also help me in win win. love you all thank you for the constant support!) Chapter 101: What is our relationship now? chapter 101: what is our relationship now? "ashes in love merch?" zhao tian muttered looking at the store in front of him filled with many plushies with chibi characters. the shelves were also adorned with an assortment of keychains and various trinkets, all proudly displaying the ashes in love branding. zhao tian nodded his head "buy whatever you want, i will pay..." mei xiu smiled dryly hearing this "we can''t buy it, you have to win it." "win it?" zhao tian looked to the side and saw some people throwing the balls and making the gifts fall down from the shelf to win it. as zhao tian and mei xiu strolled towards the store, the shop owner walked forward "welcome to the merch... but before you can continue you need to prove that you are a couple to win this merch." zhao tian frowned "prove to be a couple?" the shop owner nodded his head "well, these days.. friends act as lovers and i just saw a pair of siblings faking as a couple. so we need to prove that you are a couple before continuing." mei xiu hurriedly hugged zhao tian''s arm "we are a loving couple who''s been in a relationship for two years." the shop owner nodded his head "then it is okay for you guys to kiss, right? that''ll be proof of your relationship." wha-kiss? a rush of crimson flooded her cheeks, causing her face to glow with a deep blush. her eyelashes fluttered nervously as she couldn''t help but steal a brief, furtive glance at zhao tian''s lips. the mere thought of kissing him made her heart race, pounding loudly in her chest. i have to k-kiss him? her eyes again looked at the plushies, ''uhhhh, i want them so bad... but kiss?'' zhao tian spoke, "why not?" h-huh? mei xiu was dumbfounded and looked at him blinking her eyes "tian?" a low mutter escaped her lips. zhao tian slowly moved closer to mei xiu, delicately lifting her chin with his fingers and mei xiu''s eyes dilated in shock as he brought his face close to hers. instinctinctively she took a step back, but zhao tian''s left arm hugged her waist pulling her closer "xiu..." his soft voice caressed her ears. her heart began to race at that moment and she opened her lips to speak "tia- but his lips enveloped her soft lips and mei xiu''s breath caught in her throat feeling the texture of his soft lips grazing against her lips. her eyes trembled causing her cheeks to flush an even deeper shade of pink and her heart fluttered in his arms. the soft caress of his lips... his tight grip on her waist... his warm breath hitting her skin left her intoxicated and she couldn''t help but surrender under his touch, her body melting in his warm embrace. as zhao tian pulled away from the tender kiss, mei xiu slowly opened her eyes, her gaze locked with his blue eyes causing the blush in her cheeks to intensify. being so embarrassed by the situation, mei xiu left the hug and went behind his back, burying her flushed face in his back."t-this is..." she gently hit his back. and as zhao tian was about to turn the car, he noticed the gifts in the back seat. ... *tap* *tap* mei xiu quickly ran over to her apartment and dashed to her room closing the door. *thud* "xi-eh?" li qianzhi was startled as mei xiu entered her room without saying anything. *thud* she excitedly jumped onto her bed, her face beet red, again thinking of the kiss, her fingers involuntarily touched her lips as she remembered the soft sensation of his lips over hers. "uhhhh that guy..." she yelled rolling on the bed. did he do it for the gift? or just a tease? or some hidden feelings? b-but... he is so handsome, he even rejected many other girls and i am not that beautiful. so there is no way, he is interested in me, right? various thoughts encircled her mind and she couldn''t control as her heart beat rapidly in her chest. what is our relationship now? *knock* but at this time, she heard a knock on her room door and she was surprised. "grandma?" she called faintly as she walked near the door and opened it. but seeing zhao tian, she was dumbfounded "t-tian?" with a chuckle, zhao tian entered her room with the prizes he won "you forgot this..." "ah!" only then did mei xiu realize about the gifts "i completely forgot about them." zhao tian placed the gifts on the bed and turned to look at her "you forgot another thing." he spoke with a playful smile on his face. "hm?" mei xiu was confused hearing this and saw zhao tian walking towards her "h-huh?" she took two steps back as he walked closer to him, but since her room was not big her back hit the wall. "gotcha!" zhao tian muttered grabbing her waist and pulling her closer, her chest hitting his. mei xiu was all shy in his arms and she averted her gaze not being able to look at his eyes, her face flushed with embarrassment. *smooch* zhao tian planted a kiss on her rosy cheek and her body flinched, the blush on he face deepening. she shyly moved her eyes to him and as zhao tian brought his face closer to hers, she unconsciously opened her lips, closing her eyes. again feeling his lips, a shiver went down her spine and she couldn''t resist the intoxication as she indulged herself in savoring the warmth of his touch. a little later, zhao tian gently ended the kiss and started to plant soft kisses on her cheek. mei xiu closed her eyes, surrendering into the moment, and lovingly embraced him by wrapping her arms around his neck."tian~" she let out a sigh. the sensation of his kisses left her gasping for breath, her body responding eagerly to his touch. *smooch* as zhao tian continued to shower her neck with kisses, her hands instinctively clung tighter to his neck, her racing heart betraying her words as she whispered "tian, we are going too f-fast..." she mumbled out his kisses leaving her breathless. zhao tian slowly withdrew his lips from her delicate neck, his warm breath tickling her skin. "i am leaving..." he whispered in her ears before letting go from her waist. *thud* mei xiu leaned back on the wall for support as she felt her legs give up just from his touches. with a chuckle, zhao tian left the room. after he left, mei xiu''s fingers caressed her neck, and a smile slowly spread across her face. "what a bastard.." Chapter 102: A talk with the Queen! chapter 102: a talk with the queen! inside a villa- "haaangh~ haangh~!" a woman was riding a young man''s dick and the woman had a sly smile on her face looking at the young man "young master zhu, are you liking it...?" she purred, her voice dripping with seduction. zhu xian smirked and grabbed her hips moving her faster. the woman let out ceaseless moans "hnggghh~ youngmaster zhu you are so awesome... your huge dick is almost near my womb... hhngh~ yeah" *smooch* she leaned down kissing his lips and zhu xian grabbed her neck kissing her back. *knock* at this time, they heard a knock on the room. zhu xian was displeased by the interruption "what bastards?" "young lord, we brought her..." zhu xian''s face lit up hearing this and sat on the bed, a smirk on his lips. "bring her in!" the door opened and a guard in a black suit came in with an unconscious woman in his hand and a handbag above her. zhu xian grinned and pushed the woman who was riding his dick out of the bed "get off bitch!" "what?" the woman was startled "youngmaster zhu?" zhau xian spoke, "you get out, i have a new food now... not interested in you anymore." the woman''s anger flared upon hearing this. she was a prostitute and zhu xian brought her here promising her money and villa. "then my money?" she asked. "fuck off!" zhu xian yelled and the woman gritted her teeth as she stood up taking her clothes. "your dick is so small that i kept fake moaning..." she yelled before leaving the room. "what?" zhu xian''s lips twitched "that bitch!" she muttered and looked at the woman in the guard''s hand "put her in the bed." the guard came in and put the woman on the bed. "you leave..." zhu xian spoke, and the guard left the room with a bow, casting an envious glance at the woman on the bed that he couldn''t enjoy a woman like her. zhu xian noticed this "i will give it to you guys after i done playing with her." the guard was surprised and bowed again "thankyou, young lord." *thud* zhu xian smirked "just like i thought she was beautiful." he said looking at the woman on the floor. while driving the car around the city, he saw a woman walking on the pavement. seeing her, he was so interested in her and asked her guards to kidnap her and bring her to him. "huh? why the fuck did he kidnap her bag too..." he spoke throwing the bag away from her. "hmm.. they forgot to give her the aphrodisiac? it will be a pain in the ass if she woke up and resisted." he strolled over to a drawer that was close by and opened it revealing a glass bottle with pink liquid in it. *thirrsshhh* "aaarrghhhhh!"suddenly he heard a scream from outside. zhu xian panicked upon hearing the blood-curdling screams "what happened?" he rushed to the door and flung it open, his heart racing with fear as he looked outside. seeing his guard burning in flames, he was horrified "h-huh..." *tap* his eyes glanced at zhao tian walking towards his room "a-aren''t you?" zhu xian instinctively took a step back in fear "w-what are you doing her- aaarrrghhhhh!" however, before he could finish his sentence, a searing agony ripped through his body, causing him to cry out in pain. *thriishhh* ning xue rolled her eyes as she lazily fell back on the bed "oh? she again returned to the human world... i heard some interesting things happen inside the ancient ruins. that someone suddenly appeared and broke the barrier." ling xin nodded her head "with just a touch he broke the barrier." ning xue narrowed her eyes "i wonder who he is, i heard that he covered his face and all." "is it some cultivator from the western side? if it is really a cultivator from there... i have to take action. how dare he enter our holy land?" a cold voice escaped her lips. ling xin sighed in her heart and she doesn''t want to disclose information about zhao tian. "your majesty, the reason i came to meet you today was to talk about the stormweaver sect." ning xue hugged a pillow and nodded her head "hm... i know none of them returned from the ancient ruins. i wonder what happened." ling xin frowned "the stormweaver sect people tried to kill me and my sect people and they also tried to kill the people from the golden flame sect." hearing this, ning xue raised an eyebrow "i thought that old guy was up to something when i heard he agreed to enter the ancient ruins together. how did you escape from them xin''er." ling xin showed a faint smile "at that time another cultivator helped me escape and at that time some strong beasts came towards us. the people from the stormweaver sect were caught by the beast and seems like they all died from the beast''s hands." she uttered lies without even flinching. she had already prepared last night how the queen would ask questions and how to counterattack with lies. "and see, your majesty... i got some of these treasures too." ning xue turned her lazy eyes to ling xin''s palm and was surprised "a high grade astral stone?" ling xin nodded her head "i got lots of these." the astral stone levitated in the air flying to ning xue. holding it in her palm, she caressed the smooth texture of the astral stone. "you got lucky xin''er, it definitely worth a lot." ling xin smiled proudly hearing this and at this time, they heard a knock on the door. *knock* "your majesty... the second elder from the golden flame sect is waiting in the royal court to meet you." ling xin muttered, "must be about the stormweaver sect..." ning xue spoke "ask him to return as i don''t wish to see him now and say i already know about the things that happened inside the ancient ruins." "as you say, your majesty!" ning xue mumbled "the strongest sect... ah, now that i remember it, the competition is coming close. do you think your sect will win this time?" she asked discreetly glancing at ling xin. ling xin smiled wryly "i hope..." "haha!" ... at the same time, in the endless space, a blue object was moving around aimlessly. it looks like a shining blue object. the bright blue thing turned towards a blue-green planet "this star seems plenty..." Chapter 103: It is actually a treasure? is actually a treasure? "huh? the fuck do you mean by they are all dead?" an old man sitting on a throne shouted in rage and the elders who seated beneath him flinched in fear. he is the sect master of the stormweaver sect, lang jian. an elder spoke with his head bowed "w-we don''t know what happened inside the ancient ruins and the golden flame sect have also lost some of their men." "what we heard from our spy in the golden flame sect was that there was a cultivator with the sect master of the lunar blossom pavilion and as they intervened, the golden flame sect elder escaped using that commotion." "during that chaos, they also failed to clearly look at that cultivator''s face." "ling xin?" lang jian squinted his eyes as his gaze darted over the elders seated opposite him and found one of them missing "where is teng zen?" "we wrote a letter to him to go to the ancient ruins to accompany our first elder. but he and lee jing never came there. we don''t know what happened to them too." "tsk!" lang jian clicked his tongue in anger "every fucking thing is against us. after long discussions, we finally got this deal with the cheng clan to carry out this plan by the three of our sects and now we lost two of our elders?" lang jian spoke in a cold voice "we shouldn''t mess up this future plan and if we did... i would kill all of you." the elders shivered to hear this "w-we will make sure this plan is executed well, sect master!" they all said in unison. lang jian nodded his head "write a letter to zhu manor and ask him about teng zen." "yes, sect master." ... *wiishh* the wisps of smoke continued to rise from the charred remains of the building. amidst the destruction, a middle-aged man stood there clenching his fist in anger, his eyes turning red looking at the burnt body "xian''er... my dear xian''er." zhu wan, with tears streaming down his face, stood beside xiao kim. "xiao xian...uhhhh." at this time, a man came near zhu kim "mister zhu, after analyzing we found the reason for your son''s death." zhu kim quickly turned his eyes to the forensic reporter "how?" the man nodded "the gas in the kitchen has been blasted and caused a sudden fire spreading across the villa quickly burning everything." "because of that, your so- *grip* zhu kim grabbed the man''s collar his eyes brimming in rage "what did you say? my son died because of fire? someone killed him... someone fucking killed him." zhu kim shouted, his grip on the man''s collar tightening as he shook it vehemently, his voice trembling with a mix of anguish and rage.. the man was bewildered "mister zhu, calm down..." however, zhu kim, with a menacing look in his eyes, spoke "and, i''ll kill him... i''ll find and kill him!" zhu wan moved, placing his hand on zhu kim''s shoulder "brother calm down. we will find whoever killed xiao xian." *tap* *tap* zhao kim could not stand to witness his son in such a gruesome condition, so he quickly left the room. but zhu wan stood there his eyes trembling in intense sadness looking at zhu xian''s body. there are so many cops in that place investigating the matter and among them is a female police officer who was very familiar with zhao tian, cai luo. cai luo''s gaze shifted from the charred remains of zhu xian to the lifeless bodies of the bodyguards that lay scattered around. her eyes narrowed ''this is definitely a murder.'' a deep sense of suspicion crept into her mind. *tap* at this time, shi yixian walked out of her room, and at the same time, fei ziyu also came from that side. seeing shi yixian, fei ziyu''s body stiffened her eyes screaming ''i hate you.'' shi yixian didn''t mind the little girl and walked towards the hall. fei ziyu snorted in her mind ''at least smile or greet, why is she always having such an emotionless face and never talks? and i hate you for hurting my master.'' "my liege!" zhao tian turned his head from the couch and saw shi yixian walking towards them "yixian!" he showed a faint smile. shi yixian glanced at the scroll zhao tian was holding and asked "my liege, are you interested in runes?" runes? zhao tian shook his head "no. why you ask?" shi yixian''s face remained stoic "i asked because you are holding a rune scroll, my liege." h-huh? xia shenyi abruptly stood from her seat "yixian, can you see the scroll?" shi yixian gave a faint nod "i can." "really? tian... give me the scroll." xia shenyi hurriedly took the scroll from zhao tian''s hand and showed it to shi yixian "yixian, can you say what is here?" "there are some runes engraved on it." shi yixian muttered and xia shenyi asked curiously "do you know what is this rune for?" shi yixian shook her head gently "no, i didn''t study runes. i can only see what''s written there." xia shenyi frowned "wait a minute..." a minute later, xia shenyi arrived with a paper and pen "yixian, can you copy what''s written there onto this paper." shi yixian glanced at zhao tian and he gave a nod "do as she says..." shi yixian nodded her head and drew the rune inscriptions on the paper. "ohhh!" xia shenyi was fascinated looking at the copy of the runes. "so what is written there?" zhao tian asked curiously. xia shenyi glanced over at him "eh? i also don''t know rune language." the fuck? then why did you act like you know everything? xia shenyi squinted her eyes "well, i know some basic thing... but this seems quite complicated. i''ll have to refer to some books for a while." she spoke and quickly went to the warehouse. as she left, zhao tian beckoned at shi yixian to sit beside him. shi yixian obediently sat beside zhao tian on the couch "my liege." "how is your body now?" zhao tian asked and shi yixian spoke "it remains the same and forever it will be as my cultivation base is almost broken. the only way i am living right now is because of your ice energy, my liege." "i remember having ice elemental in the past, but your ice is quite potent as it can hold back even an empyreal flame." zhao tian frowned "as i thought, it is an empyreal flame." shi yixian nodded her head "your ice energy couldn''t fully subdue the flame inside my body... so i will constantly need your energy in my body to hold back the flames or i will die." "how horrible!" chi miya muttered in disbelief. shi yixian continued "i can only use my sword and my sword intent. still i am afraid that it would take a toll on my body if i used it for a long time." ahem... in the fandom section there is character images and you can send points to boost ur fav characters ahem... you can also add.personality and if you are on pc take your mobile and open the app Chapter 104: Again kissing her! gain kissing her! *pakh* *pakh* "haangh~ haanghhh~! tiannnn..." hearing faint noises, zhao ying who was lying on the bed, her eyelashes fluttered open as she brushed the pink strands of hair from her face and turned to look at the scene behind her. holding the headboard of the bed, chi miya was moaning in pleasure as zhao tian pounded her pussy from behind, his hands on her waist. with a grin on his face, zhao tian pulled chi miya causing her to lose grip on the headboard as her body fell on the soft bed. h-huh? chi miya looked at zhao tian with clouded eyes "tian...?" zhao tian turned her body, gently grabbing her thighs and spread them in a v shape. chi miya was quite confused as zhao tian gently raised her thigh placing it on his shoulder. "tia-" zhao tian again continued rampaging her pussy. *gasp* chi miya gasped in pleasure because, in this position, his huge dick is again hitting her sweet spot. "haaaanghh~!'' a loud erotic moan escaped her lips and she closed her eyes in ecstasy as he body shook on the bed. *pakh* *pakh* zhao ying gently moved as she sat on the bed. looking at zhao tian, she slowly crawled towards him, cum dribbling from her pussy because of her movements "tian''er!" zhao tian who was ramming chi miya''s pussy turned his head and saw zhao ying approaching him, her boobs jiggling seductively with her every movement. reaching him, she gently wrapped her arms around his neck taking his lips in a passionate kiss. zhao tian reciprocated the kiss, his left hand traveling down groping her ass. zhao ying softly sucked on her lips and he didn''t stop his hips movements still plummeting her pussy. retracting the kiss, zhao ying smiled "i am gonna take a bath, tian''er" zhao tian gave a nod and she disappeared from there. *woosh* zhao ying appeared near the waterfalls and she walked in "tian''er''s power of teleporting anywhere inside this artifact is good. haah!" meanwhile, zhao tian glanced at chi miya her pussy sucking on his cock and he gave a smack on her ass. *slap* "haangh tian~" chi miya mewled and zhao tian felt her pussy tightening over his dick. "urgh!" zhao tian grunted and increased his pace. "angh~ angh~ angh~... tiannnnn..." chi miya''s body convulsed, her mind overwhelmed by the waves of pleasure that crashed over her. with each breathy moan, she inched closer to her ultimate release. and then, in a moment of sheer ecstasy, her body trembled uncontrollably as pure bliss coursed through her veins.*squirt* she orgasmed, every inch of her being pulsating with intense delight and satisfaction. zhao tian took her leg from her shoulder and leaned in kissing her lips. chi miya who was sensitive felt the pleasure from his dick rippling through her body and she instinctively entwined her legs around his waist kissing him back. *pakh* *pakh* "haangh~!" gasps of pleasure escaped chi miya''s lips and zhao tian finally came painting her pink pussy with his warm white sperm. "mmngh~!" chi miya''s back arched up and as zhao tian pulled back his dick, chi miya rolled on the bed, a delighted sigh escaping her lips. ... looking at chi miya sleeping peacefully, zhao tian left the room stretching his arms. shi yixian who was leaning on the sofa gently opened her eyes and looked at zhao tian walking in the hal only wearing pants. *clank* the clanging sound of the plates and the sizzling of the food echoed through the kitchen as mei xiu continued stirring the frying pan with the spoon in her hand. her eyebrows twitched in frustration "that bastard... if he comes today i am surely beating him..." she muttered continuing her cooking. "beating me?" suddenly she heard his voice startling her and mei xiu quickly turned her head "t-tian?" she stammered, her gaze meeting his as she saw him casually leaning against the kitchen''s door frame. seeing the playful smile dancing on his lips, her anger melted as a subtle blush took over her face and she gently turned her gaze away, her heart flooding with embarrassment. "xiu!" his gentle voice reached her ears and she saw him walking towards her. his hand gently slid around her waist taking her in his embrace and the spoon slumped down from her hand. seeing the angry and aloof woman being cute and embarrassed in his arms, zhao tian chuckled faintly and leaned in for a kiss. before their lips could meet, mei xiu interrupted the moment by placing her hands on tian''s shoulders, gently pushing him "tian... um... i feel like this is all going too fast." zhao tian frowned slightly and she raised her head looking into his blue eyes "i mean... you kissed me two times, tian... i-its not like i dislike lit, rather i am happy." her fingers pressed down on his shoulders as her eyelashes quivered in uncertainty "a-are you serious about this? this relationship?" she hesitated "i-i don''t want to get my hopes up and..." she raised her right hand gently hitting his shoulder "if you said that this is a prank or joke... something like that, i would kill you, bastard," she muttered looking down at the floor, her heart racing in anticipation to hear his reply. a chuckle left zhao tian''s lips as he delicately raised her chin causing her brown eyes to meet his and he could sense the nervousness emanating from her as her eyes quivered slightly under his gaze. he didn''t say anything and softly pressed his lips against hers. her grip on his shoulder loosened feeling the gentle caress of his lips and she couldn''t but give in as she gently closed her eyes. *smooch* she reciprocated the kiss, her hands moving around his neck gently clasping it and imitating his lips''s movements. "huff!" pulling back from the kiss, mei xiu exhaled deeply trying to calm her racing heart. but she couldn''t take it anymore and quickly buried her face in his chest in embarrassment, a small smile spreading across her lips, a mixture of shyness and satisfaction evident on her face. it has been bugging her mind for the past two days as she was not so sure about their relationship and now she was contended. "so, why were you angry with me?" zhao tian asked and mei xiu gently lifted her head, her hand traveling down pinching his waist "where did you go for two days, you bastard? i was worried... because you k-kissed me and suddenly disappeared like that." zhao tian chuckled "you could have called me..." mei xiu shook her head "no, that is so embarrassing..." at this time, mei xiu remembered something and her eyes crescented in worry "tian, my grandma..." ... *woosh* a woman wearing a police uniform was quickly dashing through the air, her eyes glancing down at the city and her eyes narrowed "where is he?" Chapter 105: Against the woman! chapter 105: against the woman! *creek* zhao tian entered the room and saw the old woman lying on the bed weakly. as both zhao tian and mei xiu entered the room, li qianzhi raised her head and smiled "tian!" zhao tian walked to the chair beside the bed and sat on it. li qianzhi glanced over at mei xiu "xiu''er, you were cooking, right? you can go and continue that..." "um, okay." mei xiu nodded her head and left the room. li qianzhi smiled looking at zhao tian "my body is getting weaker and weaker... seems like there are no medicines for old age haha" she muttered with a chuckle. zhao tian had a frown on his face and inserted his hand in his pocket taking a pill bottle from his storage ring "grandma, i have a good medicine for you that would instantly cure your illness." li qianzhi squinted her eyes looking at the pill bottle "pills created by cultivators?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow "grandma, you know about cultivators?" with a light laugh, li qianzhi nodded, "my husband is li jie''s friend.. that means my husband is also a military officer." "he told me some things about cultivators and i know quite the basic stuff but i am surprised that you were also a cultivator... haha. seems like xiu''er got a strong friend." zhao tian just smiled "since you know, i don''t have to explain much, this is body temperi-" "no need, tian." li qianzhi interrupted with a sigh. li qianzhi spoke "i have lived my life enough... i don''t wanna prolong it anymore. it is already time to meet my husband..." "i have been a burden to xiu''er over the past years and she worked hard to pay my hospital bills and take care of herself too. i... don''t wanna bother her anymore." zhao tian spoke "you don''t have to worry about money..." li qianzhi shook her head "no, tian... i will remain a burden to her and as i said... i don''t want to prolong this life." she smiled looking at zhao tian "but before leaving, i am glad that a good guy like you is her friend. now i don''t have to worry about her and can be rest assured." a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "are you sure about this?" li qianzhi nodded her head "damn sure, haha." after a little while, mei xiu entered the room "tian, the food is ready, and grandma..." li qianzhi shook her head "i am not hungry right now. go and serve for tian first." ... *creek* mei xiu again pushed the door''s room and li qianzhi turned her head "is he gone?" mei xiu smiled sweetly "yeah, he left after eating lunch." seeing her granddaughter smile, li qianzhi couldn''t help but tease "seems like you got so close with him, xiu''er..." *fwoosh* "are you really in the sovereign stage? your reflexes and power seem like you are in the emperor stage." a low mutter escaped her lips. *clank* the two of them again collided in the air exchanging blows and zhao tian know very well that she is holding back her strength and she is just toying with him. ''got you!'' blocking her punch with the sword, he deftly swirled the sword in his hand *sleech* as it pierced through the flesh in her arm. hm? cai luo raised an eyebrow looking at the injury on her hand and stopped her attack "not bad!" she spoke squinting her eyes. *swoosh* zhao tian retracted the sword back into his storage ring and asked "so did i pass whatever you tried to do just now?" "oh? you realized i was testing you." cai luo asked and zhao tian squinted his eyes "are you getting revenge now for trying to kiss you?" cai luo shook her head "i''ll punish you for that later...this time, i came here to talk with you about the death of zhu xian." zhao tian rolled his eyes "ah, yeah... i am the one who killed him." cai luo spoke looking at him in a stern voice "you know very well, that cultivators like you should not intervene in normal humans'' problems and kill them. it is against the government''s peace treaty with the cultivators." zhao tian shrugged "i saw a woman getting kidnapped by a guy and that guy tried to rape her. so i killed that guy and saved the woman... i don''t see anything wrong here. and he is the one to first send people to kill me." hearing the story, cai luo narrowed her gaze "well that''s a valid reason i guess. any man trying to rape a woman should be killed obviously." zhao tian gave a faint nod, curiosity dancing in his eyes "are you the ombudsman of this nation?" he asked because he heard from li jie that the ombudsman is the strongest cultivator the government has and cai luo is in the monarch stage. "the ombudsman?" she again glanced at her outfit. "no, i am just using this police job to blend in with the normal world, i am not necessarily with the government." "and the ombudsman of this nation is an old man, not me." "i see..." zhao tian murmured and cai luo spoke "be careful doing things like this. i know you are powerful, but the zhu family has the backing of one of the top sects in the holy land of zhenzhu." "if you acted so flashy, you might get caught in the eyes of the people from zhenhzu. be cautious... i am leaving you with a warning only because of that ''one'' thing." eh? "what one thing?" *swish* but he didn''t get his answer as she was already gone. Chapter 106: Different kind of dinner? chapter 106: different kind of dinner? sitting on the sofa, zhao tian closed the scroll he was reading and tossed it down. "ah!" fei ziyu who is standing behind him on the sofa swiftly caught it and placed it with the collection of other scrolls neatly arranged nearby. she quickly took a scroll from another set and brought it near him "master here..." zhao tian took the scroll from her scroll and went through the contents. fei ziyu had a smile on her face as she continued to assist. for her, this is more than enough. even though he doesn''t love her, he often has sex with her to increase his cultivation. and for fei ziyu, this is a win-win... as she got to stay beside him and he is also using her body. but she has a glimmer of little hope that one day he will reciprocate her feelings and also come to love her. *tap* at this time, xia shenyi walked out of her room stretching her arms. seeing zhao tian a smile bloomed on her face, she strolled near him and sat on his lap, entwining her arms around his neck. "tian!" zhao tian gently held her waist with his left hand as he continued reading the scroll. curiosily, xia shenyi peeked to see what scroll was he reading. a slight frown appeared on her face "you are looking for pills?" zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, i was searching for any efficient pills that can increase my cultivation even more." what the- xia shenyi grabbed his face making him look at her "tian, your cultivation speed is already great. you have dual cultivation and you are cultivating under the array with such an environment dense inastral energy..." "you are also sometimes eating pills as candy... and you reached sovereign astral stage in like two months. you are saying this speed is slow? this is just ridiculous... tian." a soft sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "i am kind of worried, shenyi." xia shenyi narrowed her eyes "what do you mean by you are worried?" zhao tian spoke "i faced death two or more times during my battle with yixian. well, she is from the high star, so she is obviously stronger than me." "but yesterday i saw a woman who was in monarch astral stage... and if she wished she could have taken my life instantly instead she toyed with me." "and i could hurt her only because i had a divine tier weapon with me. if not, i would have blasted away just from her punches." he muttered. after knowing that cultivation exists in this world, zhao tian''s top priority was to protect his mother and big sister, and now his family has grown even bigger. so he know he needs to be stronger to protect them. "and this dumb fucking author has added an overpowered tag to this book instead of weaktostrong tag, so of course i have to be overpowered." xia sheny let out a giggle hearing this and leaned in closer pressing his face on her boobs "and the answer is right in front of you." hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow and xia shenyi leaned down whispering gently "fuck me!" a smile appeared on her lips "i am a virgin and i have high cultivation that you... so if you dual cultivated with me day and night, you might even cross the emperor stage quickly. what do you say?" zhao tian chuckled hearing this "tempting offer, but i''ll pass i guess." xia shenyi pinched his cheek "why? just break your promise." zhao tian shrugged "i can''t take back my words..." zhao suyin''s lips quivered as she felt his finger grazing over her sensitive nipple, causing a wave of pleasure to course through her body. "hhnngh~!" with every delicate touch, she fought to suppress the moans that threatened to escape her lips, biting down on her soft lips in an effort to maintain control. zhao tian gently toyed with zhao suyin''s nipples, lightly squeezing them and causing her to squirm in pleasure. "hangh~!" at this time, she felt something hard and hot hitting her ass. she was shocked to feel his dick rubbing her ass ''my son''s cock is so hot... i can feel the heat seeping through the dress! tian''er...'' she didn''t show any resistance and unknowingly began to press her ass against his hot dick. tempted by the juicy ass of his mom rubbing his dick, zhao tian brought his hand down slowly pulling down her pants to her knees. zhao suyin also didn''t mind this and let him do as he wished. with a smirk on his face, zhao tian pulled down the white panty from her waist showcasing her plump ass delicately pressed together like a bun. zhao tian ran his fingers over her ass, softly squeezing them in his hand. h-hm? zhao suyin''s body froze as zhao tian slid his finger in between her ass cheeks touching her asshole. she was overwhelmed with embarrassment as her face flushed a deep shade of crimson ''d-dear, that''s the wrong hole... take your finger from there...'' she screamed in her mind. feeling her body trembling in his arms, zhao tian retracted his finger from her asshole and brought his hand to the front softly caressing her abdomen. as zhao tian''s hand traveled down from her abdomen to her crotch, zhao suyin bit her lip, her heart swelling in anticipation. ever since zhao tian ate her pussy making her cum, she longed for his exquisite touch on her pussy again. ''yes, dear a little down...'' she murmured in her mind as zhao tian''s fingers slid down and reached her thighs. ''ah, no not the thighs...'' feeling that it might be hard for zhao tian if she kept her thighs clasped, she lifted her right leg gently so that zhao tian could easily access her pussy. seeing this, zhao tian moved his fingers to the gap between her two thighs softly brushing her clit. zhao suyin felt electricity surge through her body as zhao tian teased her clit and a satisfied sigh left her lips ''yes, son touch me even more...'' zhao tian moved, running his fingers along the moist petals of her pink pussy. as he delicately parted the outer folds, he carefully slid a finger inside, feeling the warmth and wetness of her love juices enveloping his finger. zhao suyin''s eyelashes trembled in pleasure as she felt his finger plundering her pussy ''haanhhhh~ yes, tian''er... two fingers... one is not enough.'' as if understanding her wish, zhao tian slid another finger into her, gently stretching and exploring the depths of her inner walls with his skilled fingers causing her to moan softly in pleasure. ''ahhhh... mmmnhh... i love you, tian''er...'' "hyaangh~!..t-there..." zhao suyin let out a breathy moan, her body contorting in pleasure as zhao tian skillfully moved his finger in a back-and-forth motion. "hmgh~! angh~!~." moans of pleasure escaped her lips as zhao tian''s relentless assault on her body overwhelmed her senses. she tried to suppress her moans, but they leaked out eventually. with each stroke, his skilled fingers navigated every crevice of her slick entrance, delicately stimulating her most sensitive areas. "hngh~!..haagh~!..angh~!" zhao tian''s finger poked and stretched her inner vagina walls with his fingers. and love juices were dripping from her pussy like an overflowing dam. seeing that her pussy is moist enough, zhao tian took his dick out from his pant. "h-huh?" zhao suyin gasped in shock as her eyes jolted open feeling his hot dick grinding against her ass cheeks ''t-tian''er? what are you....'' she stammered, taken aback by his unexpected advance. seems like he wanted to eat a different kind of dinner tonight! Chapter 107: *Mommy* chapter 107: *mommy* "hmngh~!" zhao suyin couldn''t help but emit a soft, suppressed moan as zhao tian slid his cock in between the inviting curves of her ass cheeks rubbing them in between her thighs. "haangh~!" a moan slipped past her lips as she felt his hot cock caressing the outer folds of her pussy intensifying the surge of lust in her body. her body convulsed as zhao tian continued to rub his hard dick on her moist outer folds smearing his cock with her love juices. "mmngh~!" her lips trembled in nervousness as she was obviously tempted to give in to her lust and let her son slide in his huge dick but at the same time, she is his mom... she glanced down and saw his big dick poking out from in between her thighs with each thrust from behind. i-is he using my thighs to masturbate or does he want to? with a deep breath, she gathered her courage and turned her head slowly to meet his gaze, her breathing heavy. *huff* zhao tian saw his mom''s face flushed in deep crimson and her parted pink lips as she exhaled in pleasure her hot breath hitting his face "tian''er..." she whispered, her eyes trembling in intense emotions. he couldn''t help but be captivated by her seductive and lustful face which turned him even more as he found it very sexy. his eyes locked on her tender lips, and he slowly moved closer. "mom!" he muttered as he planted a soft kiss on her lips. *smooch* huh? zhao suyin''s eyes widened in sheer shock as she felt the touch of his lips over her lips. gently kissing her, zhao tian looked into her silver eyes and seeing her son''s tender eyes, the same eyes that held so much love and affection, her heart melted and she couldn''t resist him as she kissed him back closing her eyes in blissful surrender. *smooch* zhao tian greedily sucked on her lips and zhao suyin also tried to reciprocate the intensity, lavishing his lips with tender caresses and affectionate suckling to match his fervor. feeling her clumsy lip movements, zhao tian pulled back the kiss and zhao suyin gently opened her eyes *gasp* she again gasped in surprise as she felt the head of zhao tian''s dick slowly spreading her pink petals. "hmgh~!" their eyes met, filled with desire for each other, and the air in the room seemed charged with lust. the only sounds that could be heard were their heavy breaths and the pounding of their hearts, creating a tense silence that enveloped them both. *badump* zhao tian opened his lips to speak "what do you say, mom?" he asked as he tenderly caressed the tip of his dick against the pink walls of her vagina. zhao suyin''s eyes trembled as a wave of emotions flooded her heart "t-tian''er *huff* i am your mothe- *smooch* however, before she could complete her sentence, zhao tian gently hushed her with a delicate and affectionate kiss. as zhao tian pistoned his dick, zhao suyin still felt a little pain in her vagina but at the same time, she also felt the pain slowly getting replaced by pleasure. "mmngh~!" zhao tian moved his hips back and forth sliding his huge dick inside her pussy. zhao suyin''s eyelids fluttered as she felt his dick spreading her pussy with each thrust giving her pleasure. *pakh* "mmngh~ tian''er~~" zhao suyin experienced a sensation where the initial discomfort she had felt began to dissipate, making way for an extraordinary wave of indescribable pleasure that engulfed her mind and body, leaving her completely consumed by its intensity. seeing that zhao suyin was getting used to it and she was enjoying it, zhao tian decided to push himself even further, intensifying his speed and increasing the force of his pounding. *pakh* *pakh* with each thrust of zhao tian''s cock into zhao suyin''s pussy, she couldn''t contain the overwhelming pleasure that coursed through her body. "tian''er... tian''er..." moans of ecstasy filled the room as she called out his name in a breathless symphony of desire. the sound of their bodies coming together created a symphony of passion that reverberated off the walls, intensifying their connection and heightening their pleasure. "haangh~ dear... dear.." zhao suyin was lost in the sensation of being filled by zhao tian, her moans becoming more urgent and desperate as she surrendered herself to the pleasure he was giving her. *pakh* "angh~!!!" her body quivered uncontrollably as zhao tian''s throbbing cock expertly explored the depths of her wet pussy. "tian''er!" the sensations overwhelmed her, causing her to gasp his name with every breath. zhao tian, too, was consumed by an insatiable desire as he relentlessly pounded into her, losing himself in the intense pleasure that coursed through his veins. each thrust brought them closer to the edge of ecstasy, their bodies moving in perfect harmony as they both reached the peak of pleasure together. "as they relished in the taboo pleasure, *squirt* zhao suyin came first and zhao tian who was also on the edge, *splurt* shot his white magma filling her womb with his semen. "tian''er~!" zhao suyin''s back arched up as an erotic moan left her lips her mind still consumed by the pleasure. zhao tian gently turned her body and removed the whole pajamas. zhao suyin looked at zhao tian with misty eyes "tian''er." with a tender smile, zhao tian hugged her in his arms and zhao suyin closed her eyes feeling the warmth of his body lingering on her skin. she doesn''t want to think about what will happen tomorrow morning, how to explain this to zhao ying, or anything. for now, this night... all she wanted was to be in his arms holding him tightly, to feel his warmth and comfort, to be in her dear son''s arms... not as his mother but as his woman! Chapter 108: Morning with Mom! chapter 108: morning with mom! in a dimly lit dark room~ *fwisshh* athe room was shrouded in a thick, ominous mist giving off an eerie vibe, and in the center of the room, there was a naked woman lying on the bed, her body trembling in horror looking at the dark mist but she couldn''t move as she was pressed down by an invisible force. *treikkk* "uh?" the woman''s eyes trembled in utter terror as she saw some dark, writhing tentacles creeping out from the swirling mist surrounding the room. ''w-what is this? what the shit is happening?'' she screamed in her mind as her body convoluted in the bed. the dark tentacles slowly inched to the woman''s body much to her horror. the tentacles swiftly grabbed both of her thighs slowly stretching them showing her vagina. the woman''s eyes shook in fear as the tentacle slowly closed near her pussy. *slick* and in one slick motion the tentacle entered her vagina plundering her inner walls. ''urghhhhhh!'' the woman screamed in her mind as she felt the wet tentacles thrusting and writhing inside her, delving deep and even reaching her womb. "urghhhhhhh!" she screamed in horror feeling a terrible pain sweep across her whole body as she felt she was getting sucked by the tentacles. the woman squirmed on the bed in pain as the tentacle continued to suck her energy leaving her utterly helpless. with each passing moment, she could feel her strength ebbing away, her eyelids growing heavier as her life force was sapped from her body. *screeecchhh* the tentacles continued to suck energy from her body and a little later, the body of the woman gradually got skinnier and skinnier, and the woman''s life was long gone. the tentacles voraciously drained her blood and life force, leaving behind only her skeletal remains covered in a thin layer of skin. with a chilling *thriiishh* suddenly black ice covered her body freezing it and in the next instant, it shattered into pieces. *crack* *feen* amidst the dark mist oozing with evil energy, a pair of green eyes opened as a glint of light passed through those eyes. "hmmm...." a sweet hum echoes through the silent room where tentacles are slithering around. "the women in the red light district are getting tasteless... it''s been a while since i tasted a virgin." a feminine voice escaped those tantalizing pink lips. "haah.. but still, i finally reached the stage i needed to be. it''s time to start with those bitches i guess." a hit of anticipation can be heard in those words. ... "what? y-you saw that?" zhao suyin yelled and her face turned deep red. with a chuckle, zhao tian nodded his head "i even heard my name in between your moans." "ahhh!" zhao suyin exclaimed burying her face on his chest in embarrassment. she did not expect that he actually saw her fingering herself. zhao tian just smiled seeing her silly acts as she lay on his arms in the soft bed, her silver hair cascading across his hand. his gaze became tender as he delicately brushed a loose strand of silver hair behind her ear. "tian''er..." a soft mumble escaped her lips, her fingers drawing circles on his chest. "hm?" zhao tian responded and zhao suyin nestled her face on his chest "we crossed a line, we shouldn''t..." she muttered in a low voice. ... "haha!'' zhao suyin playfully giggled, continuing her cooking as zhao tian affectionately brushed his cheek with hers his hands wrapped around her waist from behind. "are you sure it is not hurting? if you want, ying''er will do the breakfast." he was concerned that his mother may be pushing herself too hard. zhao suyin turned her head placing a kiss on his cheek "don''t worry, i am perfectly alright... i can cook." *tap* *tap* at this time, they heard hurried footsteps and zhao ying hurriedly entered the kitchen showing a peace sign "good morning, mom!" she spoke still quite sleepy. "good morning!" zhao suyin showed a fond smile and zhao ying raised her eyebrows ''they seem even more closer now...'' "did you guys again watch movies at midnight?" she asked thinking that they might have spent even more time together for them to get close. zhao tian nodded "yeah, yesterday was quite restless with mom." "hoh..." with a playful glint in her eyes, zhao ying closed the distance between them, gradually making her way towards him while zhao suyin blushed faintly hearing his words. "tian''er!" calling him softly, zhao ying kissed him, and zhao suyin saw it from the corner of her lips, perhaps a little jealous because she could not kiss him openly like her daughter. ... h-huh?! zhu kim stood up from his couch in extreme shock, his hands trembling reading through the contents of the letter. zhu wan who was sitting beside him was surprised by zhu kin''s sudden yell. "what happened? what does it say" zhu kim turned his eyes at him "master teng zen and lee jing did not return to the sect from the human world." zhu wan frowned "what happened to them? did they delay in entering the holy land" zhu kim spoke "it is said in this letter asking for us to search for master teng zen and master lee jing." "maybe they fought some strong people while returning to the sect and... dead?" zhu kim shouted "don''t speak on sense like that... arrange people to find master teng zen and lee jing. what about xian?" with a sigh, zhau wan spoke "they are still investigating the house searching for any clues. if it is really a murder... they will soon notify us." "hmm good. i want to kill that fucker who dared to kill my son!" he muttered coldly clenching his fist. Chapter 109: A truck chase! chapter 109: a truck chase! "hmmm..." sitting on the chair xia shenyi mused looking at the stack of papers with many rune scribbles, there were also some crumbled papers around her. she squinted her eyes in thought and she realized something as she quickly took the book flipping the pages. "where is it...hmm?" she flipped the pages and stopped at a specific page. "here it is." she opened the page and brought the rune she drew near it searching for similarities. a hit of surprise flashed in her eyes "a rune related to space energy?" "i will talk with tian when he returns..." she muttered to herself as she again began to skim through the book hoping to find more information. ... *screechhhh* the loud screeching sound of tires echoed through the highway as a massive semi-truck dashed through the road at high speed thrashing the other vehicles in its path. *vroom* the sound of engines roaring filled the air as two cars followed the truck which was speeding through the highway causing utter chaos. the truck driver clucked his tongue "fuckers, thinking that bringing protection might catch their eyes... we came with no protection." "but some bastards still caught us! shit!"in frustration, he shouted, "move, damn it!" *thrash* he again blasted away a car in front of him. *vroom* as the vehicles relentlessly chased the truck, one of the men inside the car peeked out through the windows with a gun in his hands. *bang* *bang* with a steady hand, he took aim at the wheel of the truck and fired, the loud bang echoing through the air. *thud* the shot hit its mark, causing the truck to shudder and the tires to deflate. *screechhh* the truck began to lose balance as sparks emanated from the road and the driver''s eyes trembled as he saw the left turn ahead of him "shit already went down!" in a desperate attempt to save himself, he hastily swung open the door and jumped from the truck. *thud* he rolled on the side of the pavement and one of the men in the car shot him *bang* and the bullet pierced through his chest instantly killing him. *crasshhh* losing the driver, the truck lost all its control and tumbled up on the highway its parts crashing into some cars and it stumbled out of the road. amidst this chaos, the container secured on its back was jostled away, tumbling out of the road. *screech* the men quickly pressed their brakes on the cars and headed towards the container that had become separated from the truck. *thud* they quickly exited the cars and rushed towards the container. "go! go! go and quickly retrieve the serums." "yes, boss!" the men rushed and broke the door of the container. when opened, all you can see is a steel box attached to the center of the container. "hurry up!" one man entered, removed it from the center, and rushed outside. "leave!" they quickly entered their cars and fled from the scene. *fween* *fween* as they rushed out of there, the police cars also came to the scene. *thud* they hurried and saw the devastation that happened on the highway causing huge traffic and chaos on the roads. "quick! clear up the debris..." in the meantime, at the top of another building, inside the private chamber of fei lingxi''s office "hnngh~! master..." a moan escaped her lips as zhao tian sucked her nipples pushing her onto the couch, her office clothes disheveled. fei lingxi softly grabbed his head as zhao tian''s tongue played with her nipple teasing and tantalizing it. with a playful bite, zhao tian released her nipple, leaving fei lingxi wanting more. zhao tian raised his head and spoke "oh, i forgot to say one thing..." fei lingxi who was enjoying his touches opened her eyes "m-master?" "when miya arrives, buy her company under you and if she wants... also change the name of your company." hearing this, fei lingxi was startled "c-changing the name is very hard master..." feeling zhao tian''s breath on her neck as he leaned in closer, she couldn''t help but shiver "i don''t know if she asks, you have to change it!" he muttered before kissing her lips. unable to withstand the overwhelming temptation, fei lingxi found herself succumbing to his desires as she passionately reciprocated the kiss, fervently indulging in the sweet sensation of her master''s lips against her own. *boooom* at this time, an earth-shattering explosion reverberated through the air startling fei lingxi and her heart skipped a beat in panic. "m-master..." in fear, she hurriedly hugged zhao tian and he hugged her back with a frown on his face "don''t panic..." his soft voice reached her ears and fei lingxi was surprised because this was the first time, zhao tian was holding her gently... not being rough with her. his gaze narrowed and he used his astral sense to check what the fuck was happening. hm? he saw a building two blocks from here and the top of its building was burning. ''such dense energy...'' zhao tian patted fei lingxi and she slowly retracted her arms. rising from the couch, he made his way out of the private chamber. fei lingxi also quickly organized her clothes following him. as they stepped into her office, fei lingxi saw a company building at the distance burning through the glass and was startled "from hun chen''s company." "lingxi, you go back!" fei lingxi hurriedly nodded her head and *swish* she disappeared from there. *woosh* zhao tian also dashed towards the building to see what is happening there. ... "ahhhh!" the people inside the hun company were panicking as they heard the loud explosion sounds from the upper floor. "run! run!" smoke and debris filled the lower floors as everyone panicked and ran for their lives. not trusting the elevators in this chaotic situation, they all took the stairs. ... *fwish* as zhao tian flew near the building, *boom* a sudden explosion shattered the top of the building, sending debris flying in all directions. *fwoosh* from the wreckage, a green light dashed out slowly shining on the surroundings. zhao tian frowned and quickly cast a barrier in the air and around the company, so normal people couldn''t see what was happening in the air. "ok, now what fucked up thing is this?" he muttered as he looked at the creature floating in front of him. it is no longer human as it is more than 10 feet tall now and its skin is purple in color with some fur in it. its face was disheveled like that of a wolf with large teeth and menacing fangs. (a/n: i used miles williams name because while i was searching for names, i saw teh top fans and saw bro there... haha maybe comment you names, so you can also included in the story.) Chapter 110: Fighting Hun Chen! chapter 110: fighting hun chen! "gyahahaha!" hun chen''s vicious laughter rang shaking the air for a second. zhao tian frowned seeing his appearance ''what happened? is this a mutation? maybe his mother is a human and his father is-huh? how is this possible?'' he glanced at the creature''s features and noticed something. hm? why does each part look different? skin like those arachnoids, those huge teeth look like smilodon, the fangs, and the face fenrisulfr wolf? judging from the power level, it seems like it is in sovereign astral stage. his gaze fell on the lower floors of the building and saw still people running out of the company in panic. "gahahaha! now i am immortal... who can defeat me? ooooooo" he spoke as he let out a ear piercing howl looking at the morning sky and zhao tian frowned in irritation hearing the noise. feeling the presence of someone near him, hun chen''s green eyes peered at zhao tian, a hint of amusement playing on his eyes "a cultivator? you guys are quite fast." hun chen''s nose moved as he sniffed around "hm, a barrier. hahaha... you people from the government are really doing their best to keep the existence of cultivators hidden from normal people." "so, are you from that secret organization in government? you look so young...gikigiki." he laughed strangely. well, zhao tian has no enmity with hun chen. he just came to check about the explosion, nothing much. he sensed the people were still leaving the building and he was also curious about his ben 10 transformation, so he thought of talking a bit. "hm... what happened to your body? you have a dense aura and your features are also combined with many other astral beasts." zhao tian asked with a frown. "kikikiki!" hun chen chuckled "did you really think i would converse with the likes of a cultivator? what? scared to fight me alone? waiting for your friends to arrive? kikikiki how pitiful..." hun chen laughed menacingly as he stretched his arm, his claws growing in size. zhao tian shrugged "so you don''t like to talk?" *woosh* he appeared in front of the ten-meter creature and punched, his fist directly falling on its face "then you can die." *boom* his fist crushed hun chen''s face as he was blasted away in the air. *swoosh* like a leaf caught in a cyclone, hun chen''s body spun and twisted uncontrollably but he quickly managed to regain his control in the air. *shish* his crushed face slowly began to heal and in the next instant, it was as perfect as before. he licked the lingering blood and smirked "my first time flying, i still have to learn controls... kikikiki!" *clank* but zhao tian parried the punch with his sword and pushed it further *kleech* his sword mercilessly pierced through hun chen''s arm. *ssish* hun chen just laughed as his cut-off grew in the next second. "you can cut them all, but i will still heal!" *clank* *clank* zhao tian swiftly deflected the onslaught of wind attacks with his sword, the metallic clangs of the clashes resonating in the air. hun chen laughed "not bad, not bad!" zhao tian narrowed his gaze ''his wind powers are utterly useless, he has only physical prowess and healing ability got from beasts.'' *swish* zhao tian used his short-distance teleportation and hun chen''s eyes widened in shock looking at zhao tian right in front of him "whe-". *kichik* at the next second, zhao tian''s blade pierced right through hun chen''s heart. and zhao tian didn''t stop there, *klich* with a quick twist of his sword, he pulled it upwards, slicing through hun chen''s chest and face in a single, deadly motion. "agghhhh!'' hun chen screamed in excruciating pain as his face was split into two from the heart and it also began to heal quickly. "still more!" *flick* zhao tian flicked his finger as a burst of red lightning shot from his body crackling in the air. huh? hun chen couldn''t help but feel a sense of unease at the sight of the unusual red lightning. *crack* *crack* the red lightning dashed through the air and swiftly struck hun chen''s body. "arghhhhhhh!!!" the intense pain of the electric current coursing through him caused hun chen to let out a guttural scream of agony, feeling as though every fiber of his being was being torn apart and seared by the powerful force the red lightning continued to swirl and dance within his flesh and bones, leaving him in a state of utter terror and torment as he struggled to endure the excruciating pain. "arghhh!" after a while, the relentless barrage of red flashes of lightning stopped and zhao tian glimpsed at the charred body of hun chen floating in front of him. *badump* hun chen''s heart pounded, feeling a rush of energy coursing through his veins. suddenly, a swirling vortex of vibrant green energy appeared within him, causing his previously injured body to rapidly regenerate and heal before his eyes. *swish* zhao tian was quite pushed back away from the overflowing energy erupting from hun chen. "kikiki!" hun chen laughed like a maniac as he felt the power surging within him. "i am immortal!" Chapter 111: Thrashing Hun Chen! chapter 111: thrashing hun chen! *swish* as zhao tian was about to attack again, he felt several people approaching the scene. a frown appeared on his face as he sensed many cultivators who were in spirit astral stage and below. seems like they also felt the battle happening and came to check on it. zhao tian guessed that there would be people from the government within the group and for the meantime, he didn''t want to pique the interest of the government or other sect people. *woosh* he took a black robe from his ring and wore it, hiding his face with the hood. hm? heaven stage cultivators? he turned his gaze towards the two people who were hovering in the distance. one of them yelled in fear "fucking shit! it''s an emperor level threat and it is in the center of the city! this is the worst!" but the other one had a calm face "don''t panic, that guy fighting there has already set things up. there is a barrier here and it''s quite advanced than us it seems..." "the normal people can''t see the both of them fighting. we should thank him." both of them are from the astral cultivation legion, a secret organization under the nation''s government that oversees this country. the other guy spoke again "but still, it won''t hide the destruction in that building how to explain this to people." "don''t care about that now... call the acl headquarters and request for an emperor stage cultivator or call the lord ombudsman! we have no other choice... see that creature healing itself." "is this that lycan syndicate''s work?" zhao tian had already retrieved the sword back into his ring and hun chen glanced around "kikikiki, seems like your weak friends are here... eh? why are you hiding your face... lacking confidence in your looks? kikiki" *woosh* hun chen''s mocking tone dripped with arrogance as he dashed at zhao tian, a sly smirk on his face "now, i am in the emperor stage.... what can you do? you are in the 9th level of sovereign stage." hun chen extended his hand, pointing his two fingers "i''ll rip your eyes first!" his sharp claws inched closer to zhao tian''s eyes. zhao tian just turned his head dodging his claws and raised his fist as blue energy swirled in his fist *swish* *boom* his punch blasted hun chen away again crashing through the building and causing the top floor to explode into a shower of debris that rained down around them. *cough* *cough* hun chen''s body convulsed with violent coughs, blood spattering from his lips as his eyes widened with disbelief, he didn''t expect zhao tian would counterattack. "i am sure he is in sovereign stage... but still...urgh!" he mumbled through gritted teeth, the taste of blood still lingering in his mouth. *woosh* zhao tian didn''t stop and dashed toward hun chen as he grabbed his face and hurled him on the floor with a powerful blast. *boom* *boom* *boom* "aaarghhhh!" zhao tian trashed his face as he crashed through multiple floors of the building leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. *tremble* the whole building began to shake as zhao tian plummeted hun chen across the floors causing utter devastation, and shaking the foundation of the building. zhao tian waved his hand down and *swish* *boommm* again an ear-piercing explosion echoed through the surroundings, rippling shockwaves across the air startling the people. "arghhhhhh!!!" amidst the chaos, zhao tian heard hun chen''s blood-curdling scream of pain. even though he is immortal, he should still feel the pain after all. *thrish* as the building began to freeze, zhao tian turned the ice to water as splashes of water appeared on the building turning it quite wet. "*cough* "arghhhhhh~!" amidst the destruction, hun chen''s painful screams were echoing through the building his body almost blasted into pieces away from that attack. but he somehow survived. "haa! haa!" hun chen took in deep breaths, his body pulsuating as the energy within him again began its healing process. *thud* kicking away some debris, he stood up shaking his head in a slight dizziness. *clank* appearing in front of him, zhao tian gave a kick at his face, with the intention of keeping hun chen''s body in a state of healing. *boom* zhao tian threw hun chens across the building, breaking the walls and floors in a haphazard way... the building kept trembling under his constant attack. *boom* hun chen was blasted across the pillars causing the entire building to tremble in response to the immense impact, he didn''t get a chance to even attack as zhao tian continued thrashing him across the building. "urgh!" hun chen clenched his teeth tightly, enduring the relentless onslaught that left his entire body throbbing with pain. "my whole body hurts... you damn bastard... argh!" he muttered under his breath, slowly standing up. *swish* zhao tian appeared in front of hun chen, a smile on his lips "seems like you are at your end." hu chen chuckled as he wiped the blood from his lips, a sly smile playing on his face "kikikiki, at my end? sure... you keep attacking me, but i am immortal i will- *cough*" his words suddenly stopped as hun chen''s eyes trembled in utter shock "arghhhhhhhhh! what is this??" he let out a loud cry of agony, feeling a sharp pain coursing through his body and his legs gave up, kneeling on the floor *thud*. "awooooooo!" hun chen howled looking at the sky. "w-what?" hun chen turned to look at his hand and saw that it was skinny now. "kraarghhh!" every muscle in his body tensed and convulsed as he experienced the draining sensation, as his life force got sucked away, leaving him weakened. zhao tian frowned ''so that tremendous burst in strength and the regenerative powers actually originated from his life energy?'' hun chen''s eyes shook in fear as he saw his body slowly getting skinnier. "no, no!! this can''t be happening! i am immortal!!! no!!!!!!!" he cried out in desperation as his body continued to wither away until he collapsed to the ground. "..rgh!" hun chen clutched his heart in pain and his pupils shrunk, the blood and flesh in his body completely drained. looking at the dry corpse a sigh left his lips. in that moment, he sensed a strong presence and couldn''t help but smile "she is quite late!"no?v(el)b\\jnn Chapter 112: The Aftermath! chapter 112: the aftermath! the two men from the acl were startled looking at the scene below "he killed that creature by beating the shit out of him..." "hm, it''s great... now the situation is cleared." the other cultivators also sensed the battle was completed and were still in awe of the power of the black robes cultivator. *swoosh* zhao tian leaped out from the almost collapsed building floating in the air and turned his head to look at the wreckages. as zhao tian appeared the two men from the acl approached him nervously. one of them spoke "um, thank you for clearing the threat." *gik* seeing his blue eyes amidst the shadow of his hood, one guy flinched and hid behind the other one in fear "h-he is scary..." he muttered in a low voice. zhao tian didn''t care about them and raised his head above and dashed toward the air. *swoosh* the men smiled wryly seeing this "of course, he doesn''t give a fuck to us... we are just canon fodder for powerful cultivators like him." zhao tian flew above near the clouds "hm... you are quite late." he spoke looking at the woman floating in front of him as he lowered his hood. cai luo had a deep frown on her face "are you the one who caused commotion in the ancient ruins recently discovered?" huh? zhao tian squinted his eyes "how do you know that?" cai luo glanced at his robe "i heard that intruder had black robes and a pair of gleaming blue eyes." *woosh* zhao tian retracted the robe in his storage ring "hm... you also got that information huh." cai luo gave a nod looking at his storage ring "yeah, i heard about the guy who easily broke the barrier and entered before the top sects." then her gaze fell on the destroyed building below, a look of curiosity in her eyes "how did you kill that guy from lycan syndicate?" "lycan syndicate? is that an organization?" zhao tian asked with a frown and cai luo raised an eyebrow "you are a cultivator at the sovereign stage, equal to the emprror stage and you don''t know about the lycan syndicate organization?" zhao tian shook his head "no, care to explain?" with a small sigh, cai luo spoke "it is an organization from the western nations under a king and multi-trillionaire called miles williams." zhao tian frowned "then zhenzhu is not the only organization on earth with cultivators, there are many others?" cai luo shook her head helplessly "you really don''t know anything? haa! holy land zhenzhu is the strongest organization in the world and it is also situated in a place where astral energy is dense. it more likely belongs to the eastern nations." "but there are still many organizations out there in different powerful nations and one of them is this lycan syndicate organization." "and the one you killed looks different from the ones i once encountered in the past." zhao tian asked intrigued "different from others?" cai luo gave a slight nod "i remember those creatures having white fur and regeneration abilities. they didn''t suddenly raise in cultivation like this one did and this one withered away drained from life energy, right?" "you were watching from the start?" hearing this, cai luo giggled softly "of course i am in this city, if anything i came only after you and watched your fight from the sidelines." "i revealed my presence, so you would come and talk with me." zhao tian''s lips twitched "i will beat you after getting stronger than you." "the cultivator has cleared the emperor level threat and it seems like a guy from lycan syndicate." lord ombudsman spoke, "we can talk about that later, about normal people?" "none of them died, there are some injuries because of the debris and dust is still settling. i have already contacted the higher-ups and requested no one from the media should come here at this moment." after a few hours~ "haha!" two middle aged men who were levitating in the sky laughed seeing the police cars and helicopters around one of the largest companies in the city. "as our prince orlando''s idea, to do this in a chaotic way was more interesting..." "yeah, we knew that hun chen was aiming for the new serum we created and we lured him...haha, he really became our scapegoat." "but still, it is a disappointment that our new serum didn''t work... it sapped away the life energy, huh? we have to report this back to our base." "let''s go and meet our prince first!" as they were about to depart, *feen* they suddenly felt a strong pressure rendering them immobile and their eyes shook in horror. shit! "you got a nerve to meddle inside my country!" the ombudsman appeared in front of them. recognizing him, their bodies shook in fear ''this nation''s ombudsman?'' one of them frowned and spoke in a calm voice keeping his fear in his heart "you know what will happen if you tried to do something to us!" the old man narrowed his eyebrows "threatening me? your prince is in this country right now... he is technically in my palm, i can crush him whenever i want." "you dare! and then you will see your country being erased from the world map!" the man erupted back in anger hearing the old man saying that he would kill their prince. the oldman was displeased in his heart but what was said is true. if a fight really erupted it would be dangerous for their country if the zhenzhu didn''t help their nation. the old man spoke "this is the final warning for your group. ask your prince to stay quiet if he wants to leave this country alive." *swoosh* as he disappeared, the pressure was also lifted "how dare this oldman threaten us??" "clam down, let''s report back to the prince what happened here." "hm!" ... *swoosh* zhao tian appeared inside his artifact and saw fei lingxi sleeping on the couch while fei ziyu was sitting beside her. seeing zhao tian, fei ziyu stood up "master!" *tap* *tap* "tian!" at this time, xia shenyi rushed there with a smile on her face "i found what''s in the rune!" btw how is the new cover?? i am busy with exams so cant upload 2 chaps a day! Chapter 113: A lil talk with Shenyi! chapter 113: a lil talk with shenyi! sitting in the hall, zhao tian looked at the rune in his hand and then glanced at xia shenyi who was sitting behind him with a wry smile "a rune for storage ring!" all that build-up just for a storage ring? a sigh escaped xia shenyi''s lips as she leaned back on the couch "haah! who would have thought it was a rune for a storage ring... i expected something interesting." zhao tian frowned, quite intrigued by this storage ring "so if i place this rune on a ring, it would become a storage ring?" xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah, but you need proficiency and quite knowledge in this thing called ''space'' to truly create this storage ring... i told you, even among high stars it is a great secret and only some people are capable of this." zhao tian turned his eyes to the next woman sitting beside him "yixian, do you know anything about this?" he asked because he found shi yixian in the same ancient ruins as these runes. shi yixian shook her head "i don''t know, my liege!" zhao tian frowned as he remembered ling xin saying that there was a cultivator in the past who created storage rings and he suddenly disappeared. ''yixian''s tomb also had no doors to enter or exit and the place looked quite different from the ancient ruin. so the ancient ruin was actually built by a cultivator above yixian''s tomb?'' xia shenyi raised her head and leaned on zhao tian "what are you gonna do? tian." zhao tian spoke, "just gonna learn some rune language and use this rune." "hm? you are gonna create storage rings?" zhao tian nodded his head "i am using space ripple steps, so i know the gist of this space energy and i can also create storage rings for ying''er and miya!" his eyebrows frowned in contemplation "and if i could grasp this space energy, i can do even greater things." xia shenyi gave a slight nod "but, it is not easy to learn runes... even i don''t know that proficiently. i searched for similar sentences in the previous books for translating the runes. so, it would be very hard." zhao tian shook his head and stood up "it''s just a language right? i can learn it." he headed to the warehouse and xia shenyi followed him there. shi yixian took a glimpse at fei lingxi and fei ziyu who were standing behind the couch and left the place as a sword appeared in her hand. fei lingxi sighed "master didn''t tell me about the blast." fei ziyu spoke, "maybe we can check on mobile what happened." "oh, that''s right, we have service inside the artifact right?" with a smile, fei ziyu took her mobile and searched for trending news. looking at the explosions in a building news, she clicked on it. zhao tian pinched her waist softly "you are also my woman..." this caused xia shenyi to giggle as she pinched his nose "you have yet to make me completely your woman..." "hoh?" with a playful smile, zhao tian raised his hand, gently sliding it into her robe. xia shenyi raised an eyebrow seeing his naughty acts. zhao tian lowered her robes to one side revealing one of her boobs. "hmm..." zhao tian fondled her soft boob, his finger gently caressing her nipple. "hnngh~!" xia shenyi moaned faintly and zhao tian spoke "you see the red mark here, this means that you are already my woman. need more proof?" he asked groping her boobs tightly. "haangh~!" xia shenyi parted her pink lips letting out a kittenish moan and a smile appeared on her face "i won''t give in... you still have yet to make me your woman." "is that a challenge?" zhao tian asked and xia shenyi didn''t back away "of course..." zhao tian smirked as his hands went down taking a nice squeeze of her ass "then don''t blame me if you can''t sit for another day..." "e-eh?" ... *pakh* *pakh* zhao tian rammed his cock into xia shenyi''s ass which was already beet red with full of handprints. meanwhile, xia shenyi was burying her head in the pillow, her eyes rolled back and her tongue let out as she continued to get her pounding from behind. the room was filled with the sounds of her moans and the thrusts that brought her closer and closer to the edge of bliss, with each thrust pushing her further into a state of euphoria. *squirt* her body trembled and she again squirted from her pussy as she gained some clearance in her eyes "t-tian... anghhhhh~ no more..." she has already lost count how many times has she came. "urgh!" zhao tian who is also on his edge groaned in pleasure at the tightness of her ass and *splurt* unloaded his hot stuff loading her ass hole with hot magma. "anghhh~!" xia shenyi moaned in ecstasy and fell on the bed her chest rising up and down feeling mentally tired "haa! haa!" zhao tian crouched down, his breath warm against her skin as he whispered softly in her ear "now tell me, dear..." "i... am completely y-yours..." welp i did a mistake in placing privilege chapters and i wrote 5 chaps in a day without sleep *sigh* that''s why i couldn''t upload yesterday Chapter 114: Some time with Xiu! chapter 114: some time with xiu! *vroom* zhao tian drove his roles royce to mei xiu''s apartment and stepped out of the car. walking close to the door, he can smell the tantalizing aroma of good food that is made inside. *creek* as the door creaked open, he entered the room and was met with the sight of mei xiu sitting at the dinner table waiting for him as she continued scrolling through the mobile in her hand. hearing the door pushed open, she turned her head and seeing zhao tian, her eyes brightened "tian!" she stood up and walked near him. zhao tian smiled faintly seeing her excitement and walked past her sitting on the chair. h-huh? mei xiu, who approached him with the thought that he would hug her was startled... why he didn''t hug me? she moved and sat beside him on the chair "tian, are you tired? you had a bad day?" she asked, her eyes crescenting in concern. zhao tian shook his head "no, i am fine..." "oh, ok!" mei xiu gave a weak nod and glanced at the dinner table "here tian, since you mentioned... i made the dish you like." she said with a sweet smile, opening the lid and showing the meat. with a nod, zhao tian smiled "it looks good." mei xiu giggled softly and began to serve the food to him. as they kept eating, mei xiu took a quick glimpse at zhao tian who was sitting beside her savoring the food. she let out a deep sigh calming her heart and mustering the courage as she took a spoonful of food in her hand. ''give it to him. give it to him.'' she yelled in her heart. despite her strong desire to do so, she couldn''t bring herself as she was too shy to do this. all these romance things, hugs, and kisses were new to her and she was obviously embarrassed to do them. zhao tian also glanced at her struggling and chuckled in his heart thinking she was cute. he also knew that she was shy in expressing herself that''s why he didn''t hug her when entering the room. because he wanted mei xiu to take the initiative to hug him and kiss him on her own accord. so, zhao tian deliberately pretended as if he didn''t see her and continued his meal. as zhao tian was about to take another spoonful of food, "t-tian..." he heard a faint mumble and he turned his eyes to see, mei xiu shyly holding out a spoonful of food towards him, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she avoided making eye contact "hurry!" she again muttered. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and ate the food from her spoon. a beautiful smile spread across mei xiu''s cheeks as she saw him eating her feeding and retracted the spoon. she looked at the spoon in her hand and discreetly glanced at him to see if he is watching. seeing that he is not watching her, she quickly munched on the spoon ''the taste of his lips..hmmm...'' she indulged in her own secret pleasure. as she cleaned the kitchen, she looked into the oven and saw there was still a choco truffle inside it. "hm? one missed? probably i missed when he entered..." she took the chocolate truffle and casually tossed it in her mouth and continued her work. but when she bit it, a bitter taste spread through her tongue. "bwah!" she quickly spit it down "d-did i add too much cocoa powder? this damn ytube." *gasp* she gasped in surprise as she realized something "he ate... all of this bitter chocolate." "urgh, sorry tian... i''ll make pudding next time." -_- zhao tian who was driving his rolls royce touched his stomach "seems like my body is quite strong.. phew! first, i need to go and read some runes." ... *swoosh* zhao tian appeared in his room and walked downstairs to the hall. seeing him, ying''er who was sitting on the couched smiled "tian''er!" zhao tian sat near her on the couch and zhao ying pushed him, getting one top of him. "tian''er!" softly calling him, she pressed her lips onto him, sliding her tongue in his mouth. zhao tian too reciprocated the kiss embracing her waist. as they retracted their kiss, a thin strand of salive lingered on their lips "it is already late at night. you are still awake?" zhao ying took the mobile in her hand and showed zhao tian "i was just going through the pictures of our actual mom." zhao tian looked at the blonde woman on the picture "and? did you find something?" zhao ying spoke "tian''er, do you know that hair color is inheritedand my hair is pink, yours is white... while mom''s is blonde?" "well guess that dad had white hair, then how come my hair is pink? and i asked mom and she said this blonde is our mother''s natural hair color." zhao tian gave a bonk on her head "what is this hair color research? go and sleep. you already had dinner, right?" zhao ying gave a nod rubbing her head "un, i already had. but mom didn''t, seems like she is in a bad mood!" bad mood? Chapter 115: Mom learns about cultivation! chapter 115: mom learns about cultivation! after letting zhao ying go and sleep in her bed, zhao tian walked to his mother''s room and pushed open the door. "mom?" he called out softly. walking inside the room, he saw zhao suyin lying on the bed showing her back to him. why is she pretending to sleep? with a wry smile, he approached the bed and softly grabbed her waist turning her upward. "mom!" but zhao suyin closed her eyes tightly refusing to open them. seeing her still reluctant, he grabbed both of her hands pinning them above her head in the pillow. he leaned in and gave a tender kiss on her cheek "maybe i should just ravish you when you are sleeping." zhao suyin''s eyelashes quivered feeling his hot breath on her skin and zhao tian raised his hand gently groping her boob his touch grazing over the fabric of her dress "mmngh~!" a muffled moan escaped between her lips. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and ask "why didn''t you eat dinner? ying''er said you were in a bad mood." zhao suyin stayed silent still closing her eyes, zhao tian gave a tight squeeze on her boob "i know you are pretending, so tell me what happened?" "haangh~!" a loud moan slipped past zhao suyin''s lips and she slowly opened her eyes stopping her act. "hmph!" she playfully snorted and looked away "i don''t want to talk to a guy who rejected me for a whole day." huh? zhao tian softly placed his body on top of her nuzzling his face in her neck "when did i reject you?" zhao suyin pouted her lips, her hands hugging him "where did you go after this morning? huh? i am not saying that you shouldn''t go anywhere... i-its, that, yesterday after our relationship, we are like a new c-couple..." "so i wished you could have spent some time with me... but you are gone... hmph. i hate you!" zhao tian was surprised to hear this and he turned his gaze to look at the woman cutely sulking her lips. his eyes softened "you are still angry?" "yeah, i am..." zhao tian chuckled faintly "then what do i need to do for your anger to go away?" "hm?" hearing this, zhao suyin raised an eyebrow and thought about what she could ask. and as she thought of something, a light blush colored her cheeks "i want you to spend a whole day with me, a d-date?" zhao tian smiled and nodded his head "ok then, we can go on a date." hearing this, a smile bloomed on zhao suyin''s face. he got down from the bed and slowly scooped her in his arms. "tian''er?" though surprised, zhao suyin wrapped her arms around his neck. "you still haven''t had dinner, right?" zhao suyin nodded her head "hm... yeah." awed by the beauty she raised her head to look at zhao tian "tian''er, you can... fly?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, just recently i learned about the existence of cultivators in this world and they also have superpowers." "so this is what you meant by superpowers." she let the shock sink into her heart causing her heart to race with excitement and disbelief. she again glanced down and saw how high she was in the air and instinctively tightened her grip on zhao tian. "there are many... people like you who could fly in this world, tian''er?" zhao suyin asked and zhao tian nodded his head "you need to cross some stages to fly... but people in the lower stage are still stronger than normal humans." zhao suyin asked curiously "stages? like in levels in some small games we play on mobile, tian''er?" zhao tian gave a faint nod "well, something like that... the higher your level is the more powerful you are." "ohhhh!" zhao suyin was amused hearing this "then what level are you in, tian''er..." zhao tian frowned slightly and explained in a way she would understand "there are ten levels and i am in the 9th level of power." zhao suyin giggled softly in his arms "i know you will soon reach level 10, cause tian''er.... you have never lost in a game." zhao tian''s eyes softened seeing his mom''s innocent giggle and he couldn''t help but place a kiss on her forehead. zhao suyin smiled warmly feeling the lingering touch of his lips on her forehead. zhao suyin tilted her head looking at the night sky "then... is there a way i can also fly like this, tian''er? if i had this power, i could go anywhere without a visa." zhao tian nodded "yeah, i will teach you... i also want you to be powerful like me and cultivate." zhao suyin squinted her eyes "hmm, tian''er you said something about astral energy right? we need to use it?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, you need to harness this astral energy to cultivate your body with a cultivation technique." "shall we go to cultivate?" zhao suyin spoke "wait tian''er. let''s fly a little more in the sky..." "while flying, what if you accidentally hit an airplane or maybe tw- *ahem*" "wait, what if elon is watching through the satellite." "what if normal people saw us and think us as aliens?" "will we be sent to area 69?" Chapter 116: Moms cultivation! chapter 116: mom''s cultivation! *swoosh* zhao suyin''s eyes fluttered open and saw the beautiful world in front of her. "woahhhhhh!" she exclaimed in astonishment seeing the vast beauty in of landscape and grassfield. "this place looks so beautiful, tian''er," she muttered in awe and zhao tian just smiled standing beside her. zhao suyin turned her gaze looking at zhao tian "this is in that artifact... green pendant?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." zhao suyin frowned slightly upon hearing this "that pendant was on your neck since the day sister gave you to me..." zhao tian gave a slight nod "the disappearance of my mother for some years and my dad, there are still many doubts in my head. i am guessing now that my mother is a cultivator and my father is a person from high stars." "high stars? what is that tian''er?" "come, i will explain on our way." as she listened to all the explanations, zhao suyin''s eyes glimmered in wonder "this world is so bigger than i thought." she muttered, her eyes glancing around the place. eh? but her gaze fell on a woman with long white hair, her face full of gruesome scars training with her sword. seeing her emotionless and cold face as she swung the sword, zhao suyin shivered in fear and hid behind zhao tian "t-tian''er, who is that?" "oh, that is yixian..." as shi yixian''s eyes landed on zhao tian, she stopped her training and walked over to zhao tian, kneeling on the floor "my liege!" her voice filled with loyalty and respect. ehhh? "why is she kneeling in front of you, tian''er?" zhao tian spoke casually "that''s because she is my slave." h-huh? zhao suyin was startled hearing this and grabbed zhao tian''s hand "tian''er, how can you do a cruel thing to a woman? she is your slave? i don''t remember raising you like a bad guy like this... release her, tian''er." zhao tian shrugged "she almost killed me many times, so i made her my slave so that she wouldn''t harm me and others." "tian''er!" zhao suyin sat on the couch and beckoned zhao tian. zhao tian sat beside zhao suyin and smiled "why are you standing shenyi, sit." xia shenyi''s eyebrows twitched hearing his remark and she moved sitting on his lap placing her thighs, not her ass. zhao suyin frowned seeing this and glanced at zhao tian "she is..." zhao tian nodded his head with a smile "she is also my woman." zhao suyin''s frown deepened "you have many women... tian''er, ying''er, miya and now her... this is." xia shenyi giggled "you don''t have to worry, actually powerful and handsome people in high stars have hundreds of women." zhao suyin was kinda confused hearing this "i-is that so? but is it really okay?" xia shenyi squinted her eyes "are you trying to say, zhao tian, this handsome guy who is your son is incompetent? do you think your son is not powerful enough to have a harem? those kings have hundreds of women and your son is not qualified enough to even have five women?" "you have no trust in your son? are you saying that your son is inferior to those guys in the high stars? even people in this star have many women, is tian under them?" hearing all the bombarding questions, zhao suyin hurriedly shook her head "no, no... my son is the best. he should have everything... if what you are saying is real i don''t mind tian''er having many women. hmph! my son is the best after all and he is very much capable of having many women." what the fuck? zhao tian was actually surprised to see xia shenyi''s brainwashing and gaslighting skills. she even brainwashed his obsessive sister and allowed her to have a harem. xia shenyi playfully winked at zhao tian and muttered with her lips ''you owe me two, now'' zhao tian shook his head helplessly seeing her antics. zhao suyin placed her hand on his cheek "i don''t mind tian''er having many women, i... guess. but what about ying''er and miya? i am not sure if ying''er would..." xia shenyi waved her hand "don''t worry, i have already brainw- *ahem* talked with her and now she is also okay with tian having many women." "ehhh? really? that girl accepted? honestly a surprise." xia shenyi smiled in her heart seeing zhao suyin''s adorable and innocent reactions. "then we shouldn''t delay our time and start cultivation, let''s start with checking your affinities." "o-oh, okay, let''s cultivate!" Chapter 117: Going where? : going where? "uh, is this how it is?" zhao suyin asked placing her hand over the affinity orb and zhao tian smiled "yeah, and channel the energy just as i told you." zhao suyin closed her eyes flowing her astral energy through the affinity orb and xia shenyi also looked at the orb keenly. *whoosh* with a sudden gist of swirling wind, green energy rounded inside the affinity orb. "tian''er, tian''er., see see... green light." she exclaimed in excitement. zhao tian and xia shenyi muttered at the same time "wind!" zhao suyin retracted her hand, happy in her heart "me, wind." *swish* a scroll appeared in zhao tian''s hand "mom, this is a great wind technique for starters, you can start cultivating with this first." "okay!" zhao suyin excitedly took the scroll from her son''s hand and looked at him puzzled "but tian''er, how to cultivate?" zhao tian chuckled "i will help you!" ... xia shenyi couldn''t help but be amused as she watched zhao suyin sitting cross-legged on the bed with zhao tian teaching her the basics of cultivation. what intrigued her was that zhao tian was teaching it himself, because even for zhao ying she was the one who taught her. seems like he loves her a bit too much. zhao tian smiled gently "you understood, right?" zhao suyin gave a determined nod "i understood, tian''er... i am ready to cultivate." *smooch* zhao tian placed a kiss on her forehead "now, i''ll completely remove the seal and you will feel a sudden surge of astral energy in your body and you need to use that to cultivate." huh? zhao suyin was confused "sudden energy?" zhao tian nodded "i''ll explain that later, now concentrate." zhao suyin quickly closed her eyes and began to cultivate as the astral energy in the air slowly began to get pulled by her body. zhao tian took a step back and xia shenyi muttered with a light laugh "she is quite thrilled about this cultivation as i can see the joy in her eyes." with a nod, zhao tian spoke "if she doesn''t want to get discovered by ying... she can come like this and cultivate in your room." "en!" *swish* a few minutes later, a burst of energy emanated from zhao suyin''s body and her eyelids quivered struggling to maintain the absurd amount of astral energy around her. zhao tian narrowed his gaze as he observed the situation, while xia shenyi commented "she is struggling..." but both of them didn''t intervene as they knew that cultivation is best learned through experience rather than taught. a few more days passed- with a slight furrow in his brow, zhao tian looked down at the book he held in his hands "shenyi what do you think?" xia shenyi who was sitting beside him on the couch nodded her head "this is really a great pill!" "haa!" at this time, zhao ying walked inside the hall only wearing a white towel after her bath in the waterfalls. seeing them discussing, she asked "you guys are still searching for that pill." zhao tian nodded "yeah, we have finally found it." "oh?" zhao ying''s curiosity was piqued as she raised an eyebrow and leisurely sauntered over to where they were, sitting on the lap of zhao tian''s "soul consolidation pill?" zhao tian gently moved his hands closer to her waist, pulling the towel and showing her ample boobs adorned with pink nipples at the top. zhao tian fondled her boos in his palm enjoying the softness along with the lingering wetness from her bath. *smooch* he placed a kiss on her shoulder inhaling the fresh fragrance of her skin after the bath. zhao ying just smiled feeling his hands groping her boobs and leaned back on his "tian''er." as they were enjoying each other, xia shenyi had a deep frown seeing through the contents to create the pill "tian, we have all the other herbs we need for the pill, but we don''t have phoenix blood astragalus flower!" zhao tian asked "we don''t have that even in our warehouse?" xia shenyi shook her head "no, this herb is quite rare and you need to find it." zhao ying had another idea "actually, tian''er... why don''t you just plant some herbs inside this world... since it has a denser astral energy, the herbal plants will grow quicker, right?" xia shenyi was quite surprised hearing this "yeah, why didn''t i think of that? tian, you and others would definitely need more pills for breakthrough in the future and as ying said, i think it is better to create a herbal graden here." "so even when you find rare herbs, you can plant them here and get more of them." zhao tian narrowed his eyes in contemplation "hm. we can do that and about this phoenix blood astragalus flower, how should we get this?" xia shenyi let out a sigh "honestly, i am not so sure. this flower is grown from the blood of a phoenix and this is rare even in the high stars." "so it is very hard to find in this middle star and if it exists it should be in a place dense with astral energy!" "so, the only place is zhenhzu?" zhao tian muttered under his breath. seems like he needs to go to the holy land of zhenhzu this time. zhao ying tilted her head "you can''t just go in blindly in a new place full of dangers. do you know anyone from zhenhzu, tian''er?" a smile graced zhao tian''s lips as he remembered a pink-haired woman "oh, i do!" Chapter 118: Entering the Zhenzhu! chapter 118: entering the zhenzhu! *threiik* the ground trembled a little as the soil parted. fei ziyu, whose body was brimming with brown energy smiled seeing this and xia shenyi spoke "now plant the herbs." "yes, lady shenyi!" fei ziyu nodded her head and began to plant herbs and seeds in the soil. xia shenyi waved her hand and sprinkles of water flowed on the herbs. "from now on taking care of this is your job." hearing xia shenyi''s words, fei ziyu bowed her head "yes, lady shenyi!" xia shenyi nodded her head and walked away. seeing the walking figure of xia shenyi, a sigh escaped fei ziyu''s lips "is lady suyun again here today? master told me not to speak about her to lady ying." she looked up at the sky and closed her eyes "it''s quite lovely here... mom is in the company. hmm, guess i''ll just go and cultivate." xia shenyi went to her room and opened the door. as she entered she saw zhao suyin sitting in her room cultivating. "she is really enthusiastic!" ... *swoosh* zhao tian was dashing through the air at full speed clearing the clouds. after some hours of traveling, he finally reached a forest and the sun was high in the sky as it was already noon. hm? he looked down at the snow-filled forest with a frown on his face. "there are so many astral beasts in this forest. is this really the way to zhenzhu? i can feel the density of the astral energy in the air increasing." he used his astral sense and glanced around some kilometers and it was full of forest area. "is zhenhzu inside the forest?!" he muttered and flew through the air searching for any cultivators. after some minutes of searching through the forest, he finally found a way that looked like a clear path cutting through the thick, icy wilderness. he landed on the path and walked through it looking around the beautiful forest bathing in the noon light sun. "the astral beasts around this area are rather low-level." as he continued walking, he suddenly found some presence emerging from the dense forests approaching him... from all sides. a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "there are always people like this." he muttered looking at the people who just came out of the forest surrounding him. they are all wearing black robes and hiding their faces with masks. some people even have weapons in their hands with killing intent in their eyes. it''s the usual bandits'' cliche. the bandits were also quite perplexed looking at zhao tian''s unfamiliar attire "his clothing seems different." they are puzzled looking at zhao tian''s black pants and white hoodie "is he from the human world?" "from the human world? but how did he enter the forest filled with astral beasts if he was a human?" "never mind that, let''s just do our thing and loot him." one of them stepped forward and spoke "give m-" *flick* zhao tian flicked his finger and a spark of fire was shot at the bandit. ''here i go killing again.'' he thought of killing only when it was necessary but problems keep coming after him and it seems like he couldn''t stop his killing streak. *thrishh* a sudden sound of cracking ice filled the air as sharp spikes of ice formed around the area, the sharp icy spikes piercing through their bodies and leaving them in terrific pain. "arghhh!" the leader stammered in disbelief "w-who are you? what a powerful cultivator like you ... doing here?" *thissh* *kichik* as he spoke, the sound of icy spikes piercing through the air could be heard, striking down another bandit. zhao tian didn''t have time to hear the leader''s bullshit and soon killed all of them. the villagers who were still in shock snapped out of their daze and slowly walked out of their homes. "h-he killed them?" "he killed them!!!" "finally, we can live peacefully from the bandits! hahaha!" laughter and echoes filled the air as smiles bloomed on the people''s faces after years of struggling. filled with joy, they cried out in excitement and hurried towards zhao tian. but zhao tian raised his hand and they all stopped in their tracks confused. zhao tian spoke "i know you are all happy that the bandits are killed. but i just want some information about zhenzhu! if you guys have any map or..." as soon as they heard his request, confusion spread among the people and they exchanged bewildered glances with one another. at this time a middle-aged man walked forward from the crowd and bowed his head. "thank you for saving our village from the bandits and helping us. i am the village head of this village." "seems like you are on your way towards the core of zhenhzu..." the middle-aged man turned to look at a young man "go and take that map!" "yes, dad!" the young man quickly went inside and came back with a map in his hand which was well-preserved. "this is the map we have which was given to us by our ancestors." zhao tian took the map in his hand and saw the drawings in it. ''so the zhenhzu is actually covered by forest on all sides with astral beasts within them?'' he muttered looking at the map and as he thought, zhenhzu was like a small kingdom with many villages and cities. seeing a red dot in the center, he saw the marked place "royal capital?" the middle-aged man who was standing near him spoke "that is the royal capital of the royal ning family and top sects and families also live there." zhao tian scanned the whole map and saved it in his memory. "here, thank you!" zhao tian handed over the map. buying the map, the middle-aged man shook his head "no, young man we should be the ones thanking you." as he bowed all the people standing around him also bowed. zhao tian smiled gently and a pouch of astral stones appeared in his hands. "here you can have this." he placed it on the village head''s hand. the middle-aged man was shocked as he felt the heft of the object in his grasp, causing his body to shake with disbelief "t-this much...?" but before he could finish, zhao tian already disappeared from there flying through the air. the village people were startled seeing zhao tian flying "the one who came is actually a cultivator above heave stage realm?" Chapter 119: At the Pill shop! chapter 119: at the pill shop! *woosh* zhao tian dashed through the air his gaze lingering down on the ground. from the majestic landscapes to the intricate buildings, bustling sects, lively shops, and cozy homes in the zhenzhu. "there is snow and very cold outside but inside zhenhzu it has normal weather. hmm.." he pondered as he glanced up and his eyebrows frowned "is there a barrier around zhenhzu? even i couldn''t sense that." he glanced down and saw many people walking through the bustling streets, disciples in the sects training their techniques. with a soft sigh, he raised his hand feeling the astral energy in the air. "the astral energy in the north pole is dense but not as much in the artifact but still good." his eyes looked in the distance, a small smile appearing on his lips "let''s go to the royal capital." ... "h-huh?" the people stopped whatever they were doing to take a glimpse at the handsome young man walking through the streets of the royal capital and whispers spread through the crowd. his long white eyelashes, snow-white hair, glowing blue eyes and thr small smile tugging at the corner of his lips are enough to melt any woman''s heart. the guards who just let him inside the capital, smiled wryly looking at the back of zhao tian "as i thought, that brother is getting a lot of attention, see everyone gawking their eyes at him." "well he is so handsome and those clothes... do you think he is a cultivator from a different country?" unlike the people in the villages, the people here are quite knowledgeable about the outside world. "i am not so sure, he does not look like a person from another country, and he has such a powerful aura around him. i am sure he is a cultivator above heaven astral stage." "really? that''s... terrifying." walking around, zhao tian also felt the gazes on him from all directions. well, he doesn''t mind that, he was born with good looks and he doesn''t feel the need to hide that. but it''s still annoying sometimes. "the royal capital is surely large..." he mused in his heart looking at the buildings and the restaurants and shops around him. as he strolled further along the streets, his gaze eventually landed upon a large building which piqued his curiosity "a shop for pills? i wonder if i can buy herbs here." muttering under his breath, he walked inside the building. looking at the handsome young man stepping in their shop, the woman who was in the reception was surprised. but she soon came out of it and came in front with a smile on her lips her eyes fixated on his face "welcome to our shop esteemed customer, do you need help?" zhao tian gave a faint nod "i want to buy some ingredients for making pills." the woman gave a nod and gestured her hand "please follow me, young master." zhao tian walked behind her, his eyes glancing around the large number of pill bottles on their way and sensing their grade a sigh escaped his lips ''trash.'' the woman glanced at him in the corner of her eyes looking at his weird outfit "is youngmaster not from zhenzhu? are you from the outside countries?" "yeah, kinda..." zhao tian said and the woman nodded her head "maybe you should buy some dress, young master... you stand out too much, haha." her laughter filled the room as she playfully teased zhao tian. zhao tian looked down at his clothes ''after buying the pills, i should buy some robes.'' they quickly reached the place and the woman spoke "young master, here you can find the ingredients you need." at this time, the young man moved to zhao tian and whispered "brother, she is the core disciple of luna blossom pavillion, one of the top five sects. you don''t wanna mess with her." lunar blossom pavillion? zhao tian smiled faintly "i can give you the golden sunflower..." ling chao smiled "oh, you are giving me after you came to know about me? hehe..." zhao tian continued "but you have to bring me to your sect." huh? ling chao and the young man were also startled by hearing this. ling chao shook her head "no, no... how can i bring you there? no man has ever set foot in our lunar blossom pavillion." zhao tian shrugged "then forget about your golden sunflower... you continue packing." he said looking at the young man. ling chao''s eyebrows twitched in frustration ''i wanted the golden sunflower no matter what, the competition is also nearing.'' she looked at the young man "caishen, when will the next stock of golden sunflowers arrive?" the young man shrugged his shoulders "i don''t know... that flower is quite rare." a concerned frown appeared on ling chao''s face and she again glanced at the handsome young man. after a moment of thought, a sigh escaped her lips "give me the sunflower and i will bring you back to my sect." zhao tian glanced at the young man and the young man gave a nod as he took a golden sunflower from the pack and handed it over to ling chao. a sweet smile appeared on ling chao''s face looking at the golden sunflower in her hand. she raised her head looking at zhao tian "ok, mister. thank you for the flower, now i will take you back to my sect." "bah!" she showed her tongue and with a mischievous glint in her eyes, dashed out from there "i am not guiding you, hehe!" *swoosh* as she disappeared in a flash. the young man facepalmed himself "she clearly fooled you, brother." he sighed. zhao tian chuckled "where do you think she is going?" the young man frowned hearing this "obviously back to her sect." "then i''ll just have to follow her right?" "nice, brother!" ... *swoosh* ling chao quickly ran through the streets and jumped from the buildings reaching near her sect. after a while of hopping and running, she finally reached a mountain and raised her head looking at the hundreds of steps leading up. she couldn''t help but let out a gentle laugh, "poor guy, seems like he is new to zhenzhu and scammed by me." "so here is the lunar blossom pavilion!" a charming voice reached her ears and she instantly turned her head to look at zhao tian standing beside her. her eyes dilated in shock "h-how?" zhao tian chuckled faintly "come on show me around!" i hope you guys liked this chapter!! Chapter 120: Entering the Lunar Blossom Pavillion! chapter 120: entering the lunar blossom pavillion! ling chao hastily grabbed zhao tian''s hand "n-no, what are you doing here? did you follow me here?" zhao tian smiled "you are the one who said you would show me the way to your sect for a golden sunflower. as per the deal, i gave you the flower and you showed me the way." he muttered stepping on the steps. ling chao desperately tugged at his hand, "y-you shouldn''t come here." she pulled him with all her strength but she found herself unable to budge him an inch. a look of surprise flashed across her face seeing his strength. narrowing her eyes in confusion, she couldn''t help but wonder ''he looks the same age as me, but why is he so strong? urgh'' "you. can''t. go!" ling chao pulled him even more but zhao tian just walked the stars chuckling at her futile struggles. after a while of walking, zhao tian reached the mountaintop, and looking at the place, a smile stretched across his lips "this place looks beautiful." the place is not that big, just a few traditional practice buildings, a sect hall, and a dormitory for disciples. he looked around with his astral sense, and a slight frown appeared on his face ''there are only like 46 members in the sect, how is it the top 5 sect?'' his eyes glanced at the small mountain peak behind the buildings. at the top, there is a small pavillion and a woman is gracefully sitting inside the pavillion. ling xin! "haah! haah!" meanwhile, ling chao was panting heavily after her struggles to pull zhao tian. her chest heaved up and down as she glanced at zhao tian "y-you better leave... *haah* before the elders or sect master arrive here.. *haah*" "heh? why should i leave? i came here to meet them." he said and walked into the premises. ling chao took a deep breath and a sigh left her lips as she quickly walked behind him. the disciples who were training on the outside were startled as they saw zhao tian walking inside their sect''s area. they all looked at each other bewildered and whispers began to circulate within the groups. "how did he come here?" "n-no, why is he here?" "don''t he know that men are not allowed inside our sects area?" "wait miss chao is with him." "did she bring him?" ling meiying gave a nod and looked at zhao tian, curiosity dancing in her eyes "how did this young man come here? and this frightening aura around him..." she asked in a soft voice. "oh! my! little brother, you look so fine!" ling chen and ling ming suddenly heard a beautiful voice and stared at a woman with light purple hair standing in front of zhao tian and examining his face. ling huang''s eyes were drawn to zhao tian''s captivatingly handsome face, leaving her intrigued and unable to look away. zhao tian smiled, playing along with her "you also look beautiful." hearing his compliment, ling huang smiled sweetly "hehe, thank you, little brother. but what are you doing here? if others saw you, you would be chased out, especially elder chen." zhao tian spoke keeping his smile "i came here to see the sect master of this lunar blossom pavillion." ling huang nodded her head in understanding "to see the sect master, huh." she turned and pointed her hand at the small mountain peak "sect master is at the top of that pavillion." *gik* but suddenly ling huang felt a sharp glare and she immediately turned to ling chen "um, elder chen." ling chen frowned her eyebrows "elder huang, what are you doing?" ling huang playfully hid behind zhao tian and pointed out at ling chen "little brother, see how elder chen is glaring at me." ling chen''s lips twitched seeing ling huang being aloof "elder huang, this is not the time to play around. we have to chase him out!" ling huang tilted her head "is that so, but little brother looks cute and he doesn''t seem like he has bad intentions, right little brother?." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle as he replied "yeah!" amused by her playful character. ... meanwhile, a disciple was hastily running on the stairs, her heart racing in fear and she quickly reached the peak, entering the pavilion in it. there she saw a pink-haired woman cultivating and sensing the presence of someone, ling xin opened her eyes "what happened?" the disciple spoke "sect master, there is a man in our sect''s area." ling xin narrowed her eyes "they dared to enter after knowing our sect is under her majesty''s protection?" and as she felt the strong aura emanating from the sect, her eyebrows frowned "i have to go!" Chapter 121: Lunar Blossom Pavillion! chapter 121: lunar blossom pavillion! ling chen spoke, her eyes narrowing "elder huang, please move from there... we should kick him out first." *woosh* a sword appeared in her hand. zhao tian smiled faintly "a heaven grade, not bad." ling huang who was behind zhao tian spoke "little brother, it was one of the swords our sect master found in the ancient ruins, cool right?" zhao tian chuckled hearing this and ling chen''s eyebrows twitched ''why is she blabbering our sect''s secrets? no one out of our sect knows we got treasures back in the ancient ruins.'' ling chen raised her sword pointing at him "this is your final warning, you better leave now." ling meiying who was beside ling chen spoke calmly "brother, i don''t know why you are here, but you should leave as men are not allowed here." zhao tian shook his head "i have to see ling xin first!" ling chen''s anger boiled as she heard zhao tian disrespectfully addressing their sect master by her name. *woosh* she instantly appeared in front of him, her sword cleaving through the air hurling near zhao tian. *thud* zhao tain raised his left hand blocking her attack and as the sword came in contact with his hand, it came to a sudden halt *crack* and the impact created cracks on the blade. *thrash* in the next instant, the blade broke into two causing the sharp edge to separate and crash onto the ground with a loud clank *clank* *gasp* sudden gasps of surprise were heard across the female disciples as they say a heaven grade sword getting split into two right in front of their eyes "h-how is this possible?" "isn''t h-heaven grade the highest grade?" "but he..." "broke it like... that?" the elders''s eyes trembled in shock seeing this and ling chen took a step back looking at the broken sword in her hand. ''i-is he above heaven astral stage?'' a thought ran across her mind and she again gripped her sword for another attack. *swoosh* but at this time another sound filled the air and ling chen raised her head looking at the woman descending from the air, her face hidden with a veil. the elders and disciples bowed their heads gently, looking at their sect master. as soon as ling xin''s feet touched the ground, ling chen spoke "sect master! this guy right here-" "mr.tian" they all heard the surprised voice of ling xin and all of them raised their heads looking at ling xin absolutely dumbfounded in shock and confusion. huh? ling xin hurriedly walked in front of zhao tian, her eyes brimming with excitement and a wide smile plastered on her face "i am really surprised that you came, mr.tian!" the elders and disciples were utterly shocked seeing their sect master getting all excited about seeing a man. this also caused a spark of curiosity among the disciples as they wondered who actually zhao tian was. ling chem stammered "uh, sect master do you know him?" ling xin turned to look at ling chen and nodded her head "yeah! of course, i do" she exclaimed enthusiastically. wha- the elders were surprised to hear this as they had never seen their sect master talking with a handsome young man like this before ling chen spoke "as we are all women in the sect, i didn''t care about wearing veils, but who knew that some random guy would barge in like this." ling xin raised her voice "chen''er, respect! this is not how you should treat our guest!" hearing her voice, ling chen lowered her head "forgive me, sect master." ling meiying who was silent during the whole conversation was so curious in her heart. just what did this man do for the sect master to respect him like this? they soon reached a small building and ling xin invited him in. inside there was a white round table with white chairs around. zhao tian settled into his seat, and without wasting a moment, ling huang cheerfully plopped down beside him with a giggle "i will sit next to my little brother!" and ling xin sat on his other side. after sitting, ling meiying spoke for the first time "sect master, we respected your choice and let a man in but we want to know the reasons as this is the first time you let a man in." a soft sigh escaped ling xin''s lips "you know about the incident in the ancient ruins, right? when we were chased and almost killed by three wyrns lured by the stormweaver sect people." the others gave a faint nod again remembering the scene where they almost lost their lives that day by the wyrns. ling xin nodded back with a smile "and it was mr.tian, who saved my life back then.... if not i would be dead right now." huh? the women''s eyes dilated in shock upon hearing this and they all swiftly turned their eyes to zhao tian. he is... ling chen quickly stood up, her eyes reflecting respect and gratitude as she bowed her head "thank you senior for saving our sect master''s life." the others also stood up bowing their heads in gratitude for saving their sect master. zhao tian just smiled and waved his hand "take your seats." ling chen raised her head and zhao tian could see the usual coldness in her eyes had reduced and he could see a tinge of softness and gratitude in them. they sat back in their seats all of their eyes fixated on zhao tian, a sense of deep respect and admiration filled their hearts towards him. ling xin continued "and he is the one who found all the treasures and refused to take any treasues and gave all of them to me." wha- the women were startled again hearing this and blankly looked at zhao tian. he gave all those valuable treasures for.. free? ling huang broke out of her shock and chuckled "little brother, you are so strong and also kind." ling meiying nodded her head "that''s really rare as powerful people are always arrogant." ling chen also looked at him dumbfounded. then the sword he broke is his own sword?? meanwhile, ling chao was unabashedly staring at zhao tian without tearing her gaze away, her heart filled with newfound affection and admiration for this handsome man sitting in front of her. at this time ling xin spoke "ah, what am i doing? i haven''t served anything for mr.tian to drink." ling chen stood up voluntarily "i will prepare tea for senior tian!" Chapter 122: A little shopping! chapter 122: a little shopping! "what? little brother, you are the one who destroyed the barrier?" ling huang exclaimed in shock upon hearing ling xin''s words and others were even more amused seeing zhao tian. the ling elders were curious to know about his cultivation stage, but thinking that it would be rude to ask, they stayed silent on that topic. zhao tian took another sip of the tea and ling meiying turned her eyes to him "senior tian, you said that you came to meet our sect master, is there any reason for that or just a simple visit?" ling xin raised her eyebrows curiously and zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i came to see ling xin because i need help from her." hearing this, a smile appeared on ling xin''s face and she asked in excitement "mr.tian, tell me what help you need, i will surely do that!" "i could not repay the favor for saving me, so this would be a great opportunity to pay you back!" with a faint smile, zhao tian spoke, "i want a herb called phoenix blood astragalus flower for refining a pill." hearing the name, ling xin frowned and ling chen muttered "i... haven''t heard a herb like that. what about you sister ying?" ling meiying shook her head "no, sister... i haven''t heard that name either. sister huang?" ling huang rolled her eyes "no!" zhao tian looked at them calling each other as sister, seems like in front of the disciples they call each other ''elder'', and in private they call each other sister. ling xin spoke with a slight frown "maybe we can ask in the shun company main branch, near the royal palace. they might have it there." the others also nodded upon hearing this and at this time, ling huang giggled "first we have to buy some robes for little brother, this dress looks weird on him." ling xin chuckled "well, mr.tian is from outside of our zhenzhu." ling huang nodded her head "then, how about this little brother? we can go shopping and buy some clothes for you." zhao tian didn''t mind that and gave a nod "sure!" "ok, let me go and wear my veil!" ling huang excitedly jumped up from her seat and quickly made her way to her room. ling xin shook her head helplessly seeing the enthusiastic ling huang. *woosh* a long blue sword appeared in zhao tian''s hand and everyone was instantly captivated by the strong aura emanating from the sword/ ling xin''s eyes quivered seeing the sword "this... why does it seem more powerful than a heaven grade weapon." she wondered, her confusion deepening. zhao tian spoke "that''s because this is an epic grade weapon." h-huh? this bewildered everyone in the room "t-there is a grade above heaven grade?" "we never heard about it!" they were all puzzled but they didn''t doubt zhao tian''s words because they could clearly see the sharp and powerful aura from that sword. "oh, there are grades above heaven grade..." he muttered and tossed the sword at ling chen. "here!" "huh?" ling chen was slightly startled and caught the sword. she raised her gaze looking at zhao tian rather confused. zhao tian spoke "since i broke your sword, you can keep that..." "oh!" ling chen looked at the sword in her hand. "is it really ok? it is a grade above heaven grade." a calm tone enveloped her words, yet her eyebrows furrowed slightly. zhao tian gave a nod "it''s okay and the sword is actually suitable for cultivators who use ice." hm? ling chen responded with a soft hum, running her finger delicately along the icy blue blade and sensing the coldness radiating from it. "yes, it''s good for me," she murmured her face remaining indifferent. ling meiying''s curiosity got the better of her as she extended her hand to feel the cold, sharp blade of the sword "it''s cold, it should be suitable for her." she remarked, a faint smile playing on her lips. "um, yeah!" zhao tian nodded his head. a wide smile appeared on the saleswoman''s face and she ran inside at full speed and came outside, with a pristine white robe with some blue accents in them. she approached zhao tian beaming with excitement "esteemed customer, can you please wear this once?" ling huang also glanced at the robe "little brother try it once!" zhao tian took the robe from her hands and nodded "okay!'' he said entering the dressing room. after a while, he came out draped in white robes and seeing him, the saleswoman''s eyes widened in surprise "this,.. is it. this is it! i have been safeguarding this robe for a perfect customer and mister you are the one! i am so happyyyy!!!" "m-mister please, wait... i''ll bring more. i am sure those will look good on you!" zhao tian nodded his head "okay!" "thank you, thank you so much! please wait for a minute, i''ll be back!" ling huang walked near zhao tian, "you look even more handsome, little brother. that old clothes didn''t suit you well." she quipped, playfully teasing him. zhao tian just smiled hearing her compliment and the saleswoman also came with different kinds of robes for zhao tian to wear. "this is great!!" "this too!!" "awesome!" "you look dashing in everything!" "hahaha!!!" "my eyes are blessed!" "you are the handsomenst man i''ve ever seen!" zhao tian selected many robes and asked the saleswoman "i also need to buy robes for women!" "surely, we can!" ling huang got curious hearing this "little brother, you have a partner?" zhao tian nodded his head "i have some lovely women!" "hm." ling huang was not that surprised as handsome and powerful men tend to have many women. "come on, i''ll buy a robe for you!" hearing his words, ling huang didn''t reject the offer and nodded her head "okay!" ... zhao tian paid for all the robes he purchased and stored them in the storage ring. seeing the storage ring, the staff''s attitude became more respectful. the saleswoman bowed and said "please visit us again and i will have even more good robes for you!" stepping out of the shop, ling huang gazed at the violet robe on her hands with a sweet smile on her face. "do you like it?" ling huang nodded her head "very much. here, can you keep it in your storage ring... i will buy it from you after reaching reaching the sect." zhao tian took it and stored in his storage ring. ling huang muttered "how convenient to have a storage ring? *sigh* i wish i had one." "ling chen had one, right?" zhao tian asked and ling huang nodded her head "yeah, she got it as a present from her majesty for getting fifth place in the previous competition." i have uploaded character pics, go and check them. give popularity add personalities! thanks! Chapter 123: Who is this? chapter 123: who is this? "yeah! it looks good on you, mr.tian!" ling xin said looking at zhao tian who was wearing a white robe. ling meiying also nodded her head with a soft smile "yes, senior tian... you look so much better than before." ling chen gave a slight nod while ling chao had her mouth open in shock seeing the hot young man standing in front of her. she knew he was handsome but seeing him in robes was totally different for her. ling huang smiled showing the purple robe in her hands "see, my little brother bought this for me." ling xin nodded her head "great color, perfectly complimenting your hair color." she spoke softly. "hehe, thank you...sect master." zhao tian turned his eyes to ling xin "ling xin, shall we leave?" ling xin nodded her head "yes, mr. tian... chen, look over the sect while i am gone." "yes, sect master." ling chen gave a nod. *swoosh* zhao tian and ling xin left the sect flying through the air. as they left, ling chen, lin meiying, and ling chao quickly surrounded ling huang. e-eh? ling huang was startled seeing them encircling her "um, what happened, sisters?" ling meiying asked in concern "sister huang, you didn''t do anything that will offend senior tian when you went to shop right?" hearing her worried tone, ling huang was quite confused "why are you worried? i didn''t offend him." "he is a sweet guy you know? haha... not only shopping, he also complied with my selfish desires and we entered some street food shops." "well, i couldn''t enter there because of my edler position and it would be quite awkward and uncomfortable to enter there alone. but as if knowing my desires he brought me to the food shops and bought me great food." "i felt like a young woman, not as an elder at all." -_- the three ling''s looked at ling huany happily explaining her date with zhao tian. a sigh escaped ling chao''s lips "elder huang, leaving that aside, you didn''t do anything that displeases him, right?" ling huany tilted her head "why are you asking that again and again? i am sure little brother also enjoyed his time with me, hmph! you girls are jealous so you are asking like this?" ling meiying shook her head "no, sister.. i heard a lot about him from the sect master and this man named ''tian'' is... terrifying." this caused ling huang to raise her eyebrow "huh?" ... *woosh* zhao tian and ling xin dashed through the air and after a while, the grand structure of the palace came into view and he suppressed his aura to avoid unnecessary attention. ling xin spoke "mr.tian, we shouldn''t fly above the royal palace and its perimiters. so, let''s go down." zhao tian gave a nod and both of them landed down on the ground. after a little walk, they finally reached the main branch of the shun company belonged to the golden flame sect. ... *pakh* *pakh* zhao tian rammed his cock into fei lingxi''s pussy, his lips kissing her lips and her legs were entwined around his waist in a tight grip. "angh~ angh~ angh~ angh~" fei lingxi has already lost her senses because of his relentless ravaging for the past hour and ceaseless moans escaped her lips. *creek* the whole bed is shaking because of his fierce thrusts and he saw her gigantic boobs swaying up and down. tempted by her alluring boobs, zhao tian leaned in chomping down the nipples in his mouth and biting them. "haangh~ oohh~ master~~" he has a space artifact and has two slaves whom he can ravish as he wishes, so why does he have to sleep out there alone? meanwhile, fei ziyu who was sitting naked on the bed gulped down her saliva seeing her master''s big cock going in and out of her mom''s pussy. ''damn mom, why is he going so many rounds with you?'' her eyes quivered in envy as cum still trickled down her pussy from her session an hour ago. *splurt* reaching his edge zhao tian shot his semen filling her womb with his cum and fei lingxi''s body trembled in extreme pleasure. *thud* she lay there her legs spread wide open, cum flowing down out of her pussy like a dam. as zhao tian pulled his dick out, fei ziyu hurriedly crawled near him "master~" as she took his dick in her mouth licking and tasting the remaining cum in his dick. after she cleaned his dick, he moved lying down on the bed. huh? fei ziyu was surprised to see him sleeping in her room. usually, he will fuck them and leaves the room. are there no other women here today? fei ziyu''s heart palpated seeing this and she couldn''t contain her excitement. is today the day i am gonna sleep with him? as zhao tian closed his eyes to sleep, fei ziyu moved on the bed slowly placing her head on his chest. ''just a little, just a little'' she muttered. *huff* fei lingxi who finally gained some clarity opened her eyes and looked down at how her maste''rs dick has messed with her pussy. as she turned her head, she was surprised to see fei ziyu sleeping on zhao tian''s chest and zhao tian also hugging her waist. won''t he get mad? but looking at the beautiful satisfied smile on fei ziyu''s lips as she sleeps, fei lingxi''s eyes softened ''at least she is happy now...'' she again looked at her naked body painted with cum ''if she is happy, i can endure it...'' ... *tap* *tap* a woman, her hair flowing down in long strands of blonde, made her way through the dimly lit hallway. as she ventured forward, her eyes reached a massive door in front of her. the door appeared to have an elaborate design, featuring several intricate patterned locks. the woman carefully turned each lock on the door, and with a soft *woosh* sound, it began to slowly swing open. as she stepped in, she saw a beautiful woman her silverish hair floating in the air as she sat cross-legged levitating in the air. the woman''s extraordinary beauty was undeniable, yet there was an absolute air of otherworldliness about her, setting her apart from the appearance of an ordinary human being. she has long pointed ears and a well-defined body and if zhao tian was here, he would have yelled "shit! elves are real?" the woman levitating in the air gently opened her eyes, revealing a serene expression on her face as a warm smile spread across her lips. "xue''er," she whispered softly. Chapter 124: Phoenix Blood Astragalus flower! chapter 124: phoenix blood astragalus flower! *num* zhao tian continued eating his food and ling xin, ling huang, ling chen, and ling mieying who were around his table also ate their food stealing quick glimpses at his face. now they are on the second floor of the sect''s food area. the lower floor is for the disciples to eat and the upper floor is for sect master and elders. ling xin asked, "mr.tian, how is the food?" zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, it''s good." ling xin gave a slight nod "mr.tian after we finish eating, we can go to the royal palace again to ask her majesty about the herb." zhao tian gave a faint nod and ling huang tilted her head "sister xin, men are not allowed inside the private quarters of the queen right?" ling xin turned to her and nodded "yeah!" ling huang smiled playfully, "then let little brother stay here, you can go and ask the queen by yourself. me and little brother will look around the royal capital for a while. hehe" eh? ling xin was dumbfounded hearing this but what ling huang said made sense. furrowing her eyebrows in thought she nodded "hm, that would do. since mr.tian is new to zhenzhu he can also get used to this place, what do you say, mr.tian!" hearing her suggestion, zhao tian spoke with a nod "good!" ling huang chuckled "little brother, today i''ll show you good places in the royal capital." ling chen and ling meiying just smiled seeing the usual enthusiastic ling huang. ... *tap* *tap* ling xin walked through the royal hallways adorned with gold as she made her way toward a specific door. the female servant who was standing outside the grand door bowed her head seeing ling xin. she turned around knocking on the door "your majesty, the sect master of the lunar blossom pavillion has come to see you!" "oh? xin''er, enter!" a faint melodious voice echoed from inside. ling xin smiled and the female servant pushed the door open. ning xue who was lazily lyingon the bed turned her head with a smile"xin''er!" wha- but the smile on ling xin''s face froze and a sigh involuntarily escaped her lips seeing ning xue lying on the bed fully naked not an inch of clothes on her body, showing her ample boobs with a red nipple on top of them. ling xin lowered her gaze and spoke in a helpless tone "you are a queen!" ning xue just shrugged "you are the one who came into my room and we both are women, so no problem. come and sit!" ling xin walked and sat on the couch inside the room. ning xue turned her body on the bed, resting her head on her palm lying sideways. ling xian again glanced away as in this position she could even spot some blonde hair near her crotch "how is your health, her majesty?" ning xue sighed "you stopped kneeling in front of me, but still calling me majesty, well whatever.." ning xue nodded her head "i have a reason, sister freya. i need the phoenix blood astragalus flower." freya everglade was quite perplexed "xue''er you took one just yesterday and it should be enough for two months... but here you came asking for it the next day?" ning xue nodded her head "i know, sister freya... but one of my friends needs that." huh? freya everglade narrowed her eyes and spoke in a stern tone "xue''er, you know how important that flower is for both of us and you want to give it to some friend?" ning xue sighed in her heart "i know, sister freya but this friend of mine is so close to me... and she even kowtowed in front of me for this flower." freya everglade contemplated hearing ning xue''s words, on one hand, she didn''t want to hurt ning xue by rejecting her, but on the other hand, the flower is also very important to her. she softly waved her hand "then you can take one." huh? ning xue was astonished to hear the quick answer, she had anticipated having to put in more effort to convince her but now she is speechless. seeing the surprise on ning xue''s face, freya everglade chuckled faintly "don''t be so surprised, you are also close to me and how can i not help you... you alsohelped me once." with a grateful expression, ning xue lowered her head with a smile "thank you so much, sister freya!" freya everglade giggled "now take and leave before i change my decision." ning xue nodded her head and walked to the side. her gaze fell upon a patch of damp soil, where two vibrant red flowers stood out. at the center of each flower was a single droplet of blood. she plucked one and showed a smile to freya everglade before leaving the room. after ning xue left, freya everglade clutched her palm "with only one flower, it is hard to control." she took a deep breath "haah! let''s endure!" (a/n: thank you so much orlando bro for gifting the castle. actually, what happened was, that i saw two notifications in gifts and opened it. first i saw ning fan bro''s massage chair and i was very happy because it was the most expensive gift someone gave to me. i have only got inspiration capsules before! thank you ning fan! i was honestly surprised. and as i raised my gaze, i saw a fucking castle and my jaw dropped, like wtf! i saw it two times confirming that it was a castle and i was so overjoyed. i also went to the message section and noticed the castle. haha! i was constantly smiling looking at the phone screen and my mom asked ''why are you grinning like that for a while'' i also said the news to her haha. she doesn''t know i am writing an r18 novel she just knows i am writing a novel lmao. it was actually a good morning for me and i was happy! you both made my day! thank you for supporting my book orland and ning fan and all other readers! love you guys sm) i have uploaded a character pic of freya in that fandom thing on mobile! she hot asf Chapter 125: A small date! chapter 125: a small date! *creek* as the door opened, ning xue entered her room with a wooden box in her hand. and seeing her, ling xin quickly stood up "sister xue!" ning xue smiled as she extended the wooden box to ling xin "here, the thing you asked." a smile instantly appeared on ling xin''s face and she took the wooden box in her hands "thank you so much, sister xue!" she spoke with a slight bow of her head. seeing her bright smile, ning xue chuckled softly "save it in your storage ring."ling xin nodded her head and hurriedly saved in her storage ring. "haah!" ning xue let out a sigh as she walked to the couch, *swish* her dress disappeared into the storage ring and she sat on the couch butt naked. ling xin exhaled deeply, feeling a sense of relief as she made her way over to the couch, various questions running through her mind. "uh, sister yue... this flower..." ning xue spoke leaning back on the couch, her leg draped over the other "don''t ask me how did i get this flower or why am i hesitant to get the flower first." "you kept it secret why do you need the flower and i''ll keep this a secret." ling xin lowered her gaze and at that time she remembered something as she raised her head quite hesitant to ask "is this related to the destruction that happened 35 years a-" "xin''er." hearing ning xue''s cold voice cut through the air, ling xin shivered and spoke in an apologetic tone "i-i am sorry, your majesty!" ning xue gritted her teeth in frustration and sorrow "i lost my family that day... because of those bastards." she said, her tone laced with a chilling bitterness. "haah!" but she took a deep breath controlling her emotions as memories of the past flooded her mind. "well anyway, let''s change the topic... how is your disciple and your preparation for competition." ning xue asked a smile appearing on her lips. ling xin nodded her head "chao''er is doing great. she has already reached 2nd level of soul astral stage." "hoh!" ning xue was quite amused hearing this "not bad!" she muttered and ling xin chuckled "what about the top student in the royal academy." ning xue shook her head "who knows, i don''t even go there." ... "o-oh!" collective gasps were heard as the onlookers were left speechless seeing a couple walking through the streets of the royal capital. the young handsome man is wearing a black robe with intricate golden patterns on it and the woman is wearing a purple robe. ling huang giggled faintly "little brother all eyes are on us." zhao tian smiled "of course because i have a beautiful woman like you beside me." ling huang couldn''t help but chuckle, thoroughly amused by his charming and smooth words "what a sweet tongue... haha." as ling huang strolled around, her gaze fell on a shop and her face lit up. "little brother come here..." she hastily grabbed zhao tian''s hand and pulled him. zhao tian just smiled and went along with her as she pulled him to the shop. upon entering, he was greeted by a dazzling display of diamond-like crystals lining the shelves, catching his eye immediately. at the back of the shop stood a middle-aged man, undoubtedly the owner or shopkeeper. "and sister xin also said that a powerful cultivator saved her inside the ancient ruins and also helped her in finding the treasures." zhao tian frowned upon hearing this, how did my smell get attached to her? and then he remembered taking her on his shoulders before entering the treasure room while escaping from the crushing walls. ling huang continued "when you came into the sect, i also saw how you easily blocked sister chen and sister meiying''s attacks." "curious, i came close to you and caught a whiff of your fragrance. i know it was you who saved sister ling that day from the wyrns. that''s why i acted like that..." "seeing your handsome face., i couldn''t control the urge to tease you because you were cute wearing that dress back then, haha." "and i also know little brother won''t harm your big sister, right?" ling huang spoke, keeping her smile causing zhao tian to chuckle. ling huang lowered her gaze, hesitant in her heart to ask but still, she asked "but... actually i was scared yesterday after hearing more about you from sister xin." "oh, what did you hear?" zhao tian asked, quite curious. ling huang spoke averting her gaze "that you killed... all the people from the stormweaver sect mercilessly." zhao tian casually nodded "yeah, i did... i gave them a warning, but they refused to listen." a deep sigh escaped ling huang''s lips "well, i can understand... if you had not taken action there, you and sister xin would have died." she utered and a tranquil silence filled the park as the chirping of birds could be heard with the gentle rustling of the wind. "and is it true that you are just 21 years old?" ling huang asked and zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i am." "o-oh!" ling huang was slightly taken aback and gave a nod "sister xin also said that you have control over four elements..." "if it''s true can i see that? i have never seen anyone use more than one element." zhao tian raised his hand and a blazing fireball appeared on his palm. ling huang was excited seeing this "you have fire elemental!" seeing her being excited, zhao tian continued as the fire disappeared and small particles of ice appeared in his palm "oh, water too huh." *crack* as the icicles disappeared, cracks of purple lightning ran across his fingers, mesmerizing ling huang as she opened her lips in surprise "it is awesome, little brother!" *woosh* and in the next instant, the lightning stopped as small wind blades with a surge of wind energy appeared in his palm. huh? ling huang frowned and was confused seeing this "little brother... sister xin said that you have, fire, ice, lightning, and earth... but now you are using wind." she asked turning her eyes to his face, her voice laced with curiosity. zhao tian just looked at her with a smile on his face. then realization struck ling huang and her eyes widened in utter shock "d-don''t tell me little brother.." "y-you can use all the elements!" "guess!" (a/n: thank you so much witherdale brother for gifting me a luxury car gift. i appreciate it. i was so happy hehehehe! love you!! and i hope you guys are not get bored by the small slice of moments like this, because i just don''t want to push a female into mc''s harem with no interaction. it will feel like a forced romance. so i want them to at least have some moments. and because of exams i couldn''t upload two chaps a day! sorry!) Chapter 126: Leaving Zhenzhu! chapter 126: leaving zhenzhu! *clank* zhao suyin is washing the dishes in the kitchen with a slight smile on her face and as she again remembered the handsome face of her son, she couldn''t help but blush and continued her work. she glanced at the washed plate beside her and gestured her fingers as a small swirl of wind appeared gently levitating the plate and placing it on its rack. she giggled to herself seeing this ''this cultivation thing is so fun. but i shouldn''t use much because ying''er will sense that i am using astral energy since her stage is higher than mine.'' ''i should also work harder and cultivate!'' meanwhile, zhao ying who was sitting on the sofa chuckled speaking over the mobile. chi miya who was on the other end of the call signed "i couldn''t concentrate on my work at all..." "i am always thinking of him and his touches... urghh. i want to be with him all the time!" chi miya muttered in frustration. zhao ying giggled "i have already told you, sister miya, you should have just sold that company. don''t we have enough money already?" "now after taking your company under fei company, you are the ceo of one of the top three companies in the city. your workload just got bigger." chi miya sighed "and tian took miss lingxi with him in his artifact to zhenzhu. it is very hard to do things here.. haah." hearing her sigh, zhao ying spoke "sister miya, i may sound rude, but hear me. your father is already dead, so it is useless to cling to those emotions of yours." chi miya tried to speak "but yin-" zhao ying interrupted "sister miya, what is the most important thing in your life now?" chi miya replied without hesitation "tian and shui''er... and my sisters too." "see? you didn''t even mention your father. so, sister miya... do things that would make you and your loved ones happy. you are only stressing yourself with the company!" "in the first place, i shouldn''t be having this conversation over the phone. are you coming for dinner, sister miya?" chi miya nodded "en. shui''er too.." "good, then we will talk later." *click* at this time, zhao suyin entered the hall after finishing her work and zhao ying turned her head "mom! sister miya and shui are coming for dinner later." zhao suyin glanced over at her and smiled "ok!" she nodded and walked to the stair case to go to the upper floor. zhao ying rolled her eyes "mom, you are again going to the game room? do you actually know how to play?" she asked with a wry smile. hearing this, zhao suyin snorted playfully "i know, i am updated on current gen z and i am pretty good in that game! zhao ying shook her head helplessly "then let me join too..." -_- zhao ying looked at her mom dumbfounded as she looked at the pc screen in front of her. what the actual fuck? what is this killing streak? she turned her head toward the nearby pc and saw her mom playing with a grin on her face, her fingers working swiftly i the keyboard and mouse. even though zhao ying doesn''t play this game, she knows how to play as she had watched zhao tian playing in live tournaments and winning. "m-mom? when did you become a pro in gaming?" zhao suyin glanced at her "pro? i don''t know... i just kept playing. this is kinda easy and fun! ah! headshot ahaha!" "n-no doubt, this pill is so pure... and w-what is this grade?" she stammered in disbelief. zhao tian placed the pills inside with the other pills in the pill bottle. zhao tian looked at her face and couldn''t help but laugh. hearing his laugh, she snapped out of her daze *thud* as she kneeled on the floor "please accept me as your disciple, master!" eh? how the tables have turned? zhao tian spoke, "stand up, what are you doing?" ling huang raised her head "paying respect to my master." -_- "when did i accept you as my disciple and i am way younger than you." ling huang nodded her head "yeah, but in front of talent and power like you, how insignificant i am. please master accept me..." zhao tian crouched down and grabbed her up like a cat and made her stand up. ling huang looked at him in admiration and respect "master!" zhao tian sighed helplessly "i don''t know if i can teach you that but i did that because of my proficient control over the fire elemental and my fire is quite pure." ling huang gave a slight nod "anyway, master when is our first class?" -_- did you just fucking hear what i just said? ling huang moved hugging his left arm, with a chuckle "but... i am really surprised little brother, at this age, you have such skills. even tier 5 alchemist can''t do what you just did." as she gazed into his face, her eyes softened and a warm tenderness washed over her "how can you be like so... perfect." ... sitting on his chair inside the sect building, *click* zhao tian opened the wooden box, as he opened it, ling xin, ling chen, ling huang, and ling meiying peeked inside curiously. zhao tian carefully plucked the vibrant red flower, noticing a solitary droplet of blood glistening on its delicate petals. so this is the phoneix blood astragalus flower? hm... shenyi said that this is formed from the blood of a phoenix. "are there any phoenix beasts in the forest?" ling xin shook her head faintly "i have never heard about a beast named phoenix. maybe in the depths of the forest." zhao tian gave a slight nod "by the way what is the queen''s name?" ling huang spoke "little brother, her name is ning xue!" ning? suddenly he remembered his mom''s name zhao ning and a sigh escaped his lips. he stored the wooden box in his storage ring and stood up "i am leaving. ling xin, thank you for your help!" ling huang spoke in a sad tone "ehhh? you are leaving already? stay here for a few more days." few more days? zhao tian shook his head "no, i have some things to do in the outer world too... so i am leaving." ling xin spoke "huang''er, don''t stop him anymore." ling huang nodded her head "en. sister xin." ling xin smiled looking at zhao tian "mr.tian, the competition is coming in a month. so if you have time please come to cheer on chao''er." zhao tian smiled gently "yeah, i would." "oh, it''s just one month.. it will go in a flash. come back soon, little brother!" ling huang exclaimed. *woosh* (a/n: i stayed late at night studying for my exam and writing this chapter simultaneously, only because you asked romario_hana bro. you gave me motivation. haha! i am uploading at 7:12 am i was sleepless all night *pic*) drop powerstoes, golden tickets!! Chapter 127: Refining the pill! chapter 127: refining the pill! when zhao tian disappeared from there, a soft sigh escaped ling huang as she sat on her chair. seeing her sigh, ling xin chuckled "seems like you have gotten quite attached to him..." ling huang''s eyes crescented in softness "well, i don''t know... if it''s because we have barely made any contact with men or lack of experience but... there''s something about being around him that makes me happy." she muttered gently. these two days strolling around the royal capital were so joyful for her, his affectionate small smiles seemed to make her heart race and she was just always smiling around him. he never ceases to amaze her and he seemed perfect in everything in her eyes. after decades of just cultivating and teaching, his arrival creates new emotions to flood in her heart. seems like what began as playful banter has evolved into something deeper within her heart, taking on a new and unexpected direction. "oh, by the way, see this!" she took the envisage shard from her robe and tossed it to ling xin. as ling xin caught the envisage shard and looked in, she smiled "looks good!" the others also looked at the envisage shard and nodded their heads. *tap* *tap* at this time, ling chao hurried upstairs and glanced at ling huang "he already left?" "yeah, senior tian has already left," ling meiying said and ling chao was quite sad in her heart that he left without saying anything to her. "but he said he would come back to see your match during the competition." hearing ling huang''s words, a smile spread across ling chao''s lips "really? that''s great!" then, i have to become stronger! linng chao thought in her mind and asked "elder huang, what about the pills?" ling huang took the pill bottle, "here it is!" "thank you! elder huang!" with excitement bubbling inside her, she eagerly reached out and accepted the pill bottle from her. *pop* as she opened the lid, suddenly the whole room was filled with an aroma of herbs and pills.no?v(el)b\\jnn h-huh? ling xin and the others were surprised to feel the rich aura from the pill bottle. ling xin quickly took the pill bottle from ling chao''s hand and frowed "huang''er, this pills... did you refine them? what grade is this?" ling huang giggled "you were surprised, right? there are two pills in them which are refined by little brother. the pill has higher purity than any other pills and seems like a grade higher than heaven grade." "and do you know what? he didn''t even use a cauldron." what? this made them confused as to how can anyone refine pills without a cauldron. "he can, he can create pills within his palm with just fire elemental and has such high purity." h-huh?! ... "wait, tian''er..." zhao suyin spoke and brought her hands to the back unhooking the bra as her bra fell down. then she took his hands placing them on her bare boobs "here you go, dear." zhao tian smiled as he pressed his palms on the soft marshmallows, his fingers tracing on her nipples. "hnngh~!" as zhao suyin gasped and moaned, her breath hitched with every movement of his hands, which skillfully molded her breasts into various enticing shapes. *thud* he took her and threw her on the bed before climbing on top of her. with a smile on his face, he grabbed her thicc thighs spreading them in an m shape, and saw the black panty obstructing his view. "nuisance!" he pulled down her panty and zhao suyin also obediently raised her legs making it easier for him to remove. after removing it, zhao tian saw the tantalizing pink pussy in front of him, ready for him to devour. he leaned down, his face hovering inches away from that pink lips. as his warm breath brushed against her sensitive clitoral area, zhao suyin''s body instinctively flinched, turning her on. "mom..." ... xia shenyi looked at zhao tian sitting cross-legged on the ground with a red cauldron in front of him as it burned brightly in red flames. "hmm. it is a good thing to ask him to use a cauldron as the energy accumulated would be greater so it would be hard to control it." shi yixian who was standing near her with a stoic face spoke "his flame... is different." she said narrowing her eyes slightly. xia shenyi nodded her head "his flames are like those empyreal flames which give 100 percent purity while refining a pill." huh? "empyreal... flames? this?" shi yixian''s eyes trembled her mind remembering the blue flames of the past and her eyes quivered "this is nowhere near the real empyreal flame... real thing causes utter chaos." xia shenyi frowned her eyebrows "then how his fire can create 100 percent purity pills?" shi yixian spoke again glimpsing at the fire "my liege''s flame is refined and pure as an empyrean flame... but in terms of destruction, his flames are just a flicker of matchstick in front of a forest fire like empyreal flame." refined and pure huh? xia shenyi mused in her heart and at this time a *pop* sound was heard causing her to turn her attention to the cauldron. there she saw some deep red pills floating in the air and a satisfied smile on zhao tian''s lips. (a/n: one chap for tonight, imma go sleep. tomorrow is weekend, i may release 3 chaps or more if i had time) drop powerstones, gt, giftsssss Chapter 128: An important info?! chapter 128: an important info?! xia shenyi and shi yixian walked toward zhao tian who was sitting on the floor with ten red pills floating in front of him. zhao tian took a pill bottle storing nine of them in it. "hmm... high-tier radiant grade. i am surprised." xia shenyi muttered looking through the grade of the pill in zhao tian''s hand. "if only you could spend some time in alchemy instead of those runes, you could have made even better." xia shenyi let out a sigh. (a/n: check auxiliary chap for grade and cultivation realms) zhao tian shook his head with a smile "no, shenyi... these runes are actually good. i learned many things and currently, i am working on creating storage rings and i am also researching another thing." xia shenyi''s curiosity was piqued as she raised an eyebrow. "another thing? what''s that." zhao tian winked his eye playfully "just wait for that, i will show you the final result." xia shenyi giggled and nodded "well, then i am waiting." zhao tian took the pill in his hand while xia shenyi moved, taking the red petal among the ingredients. her eyes narrowed looking at the last petal of the phonix blood astragalus flower "as i speculated, this is a flower from the high stars." zhao tian frowned "from the high stars?" xia shenyi nodded her head "i doubt that there are any phoenix beasts in this middle star. and even if there is a phoenix in this star, its blood would not be this powerful." hearing her mutter, zhao tian asked "then how come the queen has this flower? are there high-star people on this planet just like yixian?" xia shenyi shrugged "most likely... because i see no other way for this flower to be in this star. she must have some connections with people from high star." "in the first place, are people in the star aware that there are beings out there stronger than them in the universe, or do they think that monarch astral stage is the peak of cultivation?" zhao tian spoke, "probably the latter one." xia shenyi nodded her head "thought so. and tian, since the flower is powerful, in my opinion, you might actually leap 6 levels." zhao tian was quite surprised "6 levels? that''s great!" xia shenyi continued "and it would take at least four days for you to fully absorb and assimilate the power from the pill." zhao suyin thought about this and nodded "yeah, what you said makes sense, ying''er. i shouldn''t disturb tian''er." "right?" zhao ying let out a sigh of relief. "did you call miya and shui?" zhao suyin asked and zhao ying nodded her head "ah, yes mom. i have already called them and they are on their way here." zhao suyin nodded her head "good!" she spoke and again entered the kitchen laughing in her heart seeing zhao ying''s reaction. fei ziyu already called her and explained to her about the situation with zhao tian''s cultivation. "but i will also miss tian''er..." a mutter escaped her lips. zhao ying shook her head helplessly "how are we gonna explain all of this to mom?" *vroom* at this time, she heard the sound of a car engine revving and she walked to the front door. *thud* closing the door, chi miya and chi shui walked outside. "sister miya! shui!" ... looking at the astral energy rapidly getting absorbed inside zhao tian''s body xia shenyi nodded her head "the absorption rate is stable and just as i guessed it would take four days for tian to fully absorb the pill." as she turned to leave and let zhao tian cultivate in peace, she noticed shi yixian standing near the blue array as if waiting for him. xia shenyi was confused "yixian, it would take four days for tian to complete. so you can leave and continue your training." shi yixian gave a slight nod "i am waiting for my liege because i have something important to talk about with him." xia shenyi walked near shi yixian curious as to what does this silent woman want to talk with zhao tian "what do you want to talk with him." shi yixian turned her eyes and looked at her blankly. seeing her blank stare xia shenyi smiled "don''t be so harsh, i am his woman so it''s okay to tell." shi yixian again took a glimpse at zhao tian and she knew that he would also agree to that. she again looked at xia shenyi and spoke "i remembered something about his honoured one''s physique." "what did you remember?" xia shenyi asked hastily as any information about his physique is crucial. "information about the first person who was born with the honoured one''s physique." huh? xia shenyi was surprised "about the first honoured one? tell me." shi yixian nodded her head "the first honoured one is... actually a woman." Chapter 129: Under the waterfalls! chapter 129: under the waterfalls! two days passed- zhao tian''s white eyelashes fluttered open as a glint of blue light shimmered through his piercing blue eyes. a soft sigh escaped his lips and he gripped his palm feeling the surge of power flowing within him. "6th level of emperor astral realm. i can feel my body has also improved drastically!" he muttered as he stretched his arms, relieving his muscles which had been still for four days straight. "i guess i can go on par with mid-level monarch astral stages and defeat low-level monarch astral stage people." it''s only his cultivation base that is lagging behind but his combat prowess is greater than that. with his senses, he searched what everyone was doing in the artifact. as he was the owner of the artifact he could see what was happening inside it and could teleport anywhere within it. he saw that xia shenyi was sleeping in her room, while fei ziyu and fei lingxi were chatting while using mobile phones. and as his eyes scanned where shi yixian was... *swoosh* zhao tian appeared beside the rushing waterfall and beheld a breathtaking sight before him. a naked woman, her skin glistening with water droplets, stood under the cascading water, her long white hair flowing down her back like a shimmering river. but what captivated zhao tian the most were the scars that marred her flawless body, a stark contrast to her beauty. sensing a presence, shi yixian''s crimson red eyes opened, her cold gaze piercing as she turned her head. but seeing zhao tian, a flood of embarrassment filled her heart and her eyes quivered, the coldness disappearing as she turned around showing her back to him. "my liege!" a soft mutter left her lips. for the first time, zhao tian felt some emotions in her words- a flick of shyness. zhao tian smiled in his heart and removed his clothes. *splash* shi yixian heard someone walking through the shallow water reaching near her. she discreetly turned her face, looking back from the corner of her eyes. as she caught sight of zhao tian approaching her, completely naked, her eyes were immediately drawn to his dick. the unexpected sight caused her heart to tremble with a mix of surprise, curiosity, and perhaps even a hint of desire. however, realizing the inappropriateness of her reaction, she hastily averted her gaze, attempting to regain her composure and preserve a sense of decency. "yixian!" zhao tian called walking near her and shi yixian replied in a faint voice without turning her back "my liege!" moving closer to her, zhao tian extended his arm towards her neck, delicately brushing aside her cascading wet hair to reveal the captivating view of her back. shi yixian''s body flinched a little sensing his touch on her neck and understanding that he wanted to move her hair, she quickly flipped her hair to the front letting him see her back. but this information shattered his guesses. so who the fuck is my father? "do you have any information about this woman?" shi yixian gave a faint nod "yes, my liege. when the woman was born, the whole astral realm welcomed her presence, and seeing this, everyone worshipped her as the child of the heavens." zhao tian was confused "whole realm welcomed her? what does that mean?" shi yixian shook her head "i don''t know what it means my liege. this is how i heard in the stories about the child of the heavens who later ascended to god," zhao tian gave a nod "continue." shi yixian spoke "she was born as the princess of a dynasty in the astral realm. her cultivation was so quick that it even amazed her parents." "this made the people truly believe that she is the child of the heavens." "she quickly crossed the transient realms and empyreal realms, reaching the pinnacle in the span of just 50 years." "after that happened the astral war which shook the whole realm almost destroying it. in that war, that woman efficiently slayed her enemies." "she was at the pinnacle of mortal cultivation and the people who were in the same cultivation were no match to her as she destroyed them easily." "this gave her the nickname ''astral goddess of war!''" "but as the war was finished, the heavens appeared and it is said that she fought the heavens itself, through which she crossed the mortal limitations and finally became a god." hearing the story, zhao tian was quite intrigued "what... exactly is this heavens?" shi yixian shook her head "i have no idea my liege. i just said the story i heard from somewhere." zhao tian nodded his head and shi yixian who was in his arms muttered "my liege, i have been under the falls for a long time. i think it''s time for me to leave." not wanting to tease her anymore he let go of her and shi yixian prepared to leave. however, just as she was about to leave, *smack* zhao tian playfully slapped her ass, causing them to bounce and sway. shi yixian''s body shook and she instinctively turned her head. as she looked at his playful smile, a rosy blush instantly painted her cheeks. overwhelmed by a wave of emotions, she hastily made her escape from the scene, unable to contain the exciting mixture of feelings that had stirred within her heart. Chapter 130: Mei Xius panic? chapter 130: mei xiu''s panic? *swish* zhao tian appeared back in his room and a sigh escaped his lips. retrieving his mobile from the storage ring, he saw the time and it was 10 o''clock in the morning. as he unlocked the mobile, he was surprised to see 269 calls from mei xiu. he facepalmed himself "i forgot to say that i won''t be around for two more days." as he thought of calling her back, he dismissed the idea "i''ll go and see her in person." he muttered under his lips and used astral sense. there he saw his mom playing inside the game room and zhao ying was not in the house. "where is she?" ... "hoh? 6th level of emperor astral stage?" sitting on zhao tian''s lap, zhao suyin muttered in amazement "i heard about the cultivation stages from shenyi, if i remember emperor stage is just below the monarch stage, right?" "then tian''er, you are super strong." zhao suyin exclaimed and seeing her innocent smile, zhao tian couldn''t help but pull her neck gently kissing her lips. zhao suyin''s gaze became tender as she closed her eyes, returning his kiss with equal fervor, feeling the warmth of his lips against hers. a little later, they withdrew the kiss and zhao tian asked caressing her cheek "where is ying''er?" zhao suyin smiled "she went with miya this morning as she got bored staying home for two days." "she is with miya, huh..." zhao tian muttered and zhao suyin leaned in kissing his neck as she opened her lips softly biting his neck. zhao tian let out a giggle patting her head. zhao suyin cuddled on his lap even more, gently whispering in his ears "tian''er, you promised me a date... how about we go today?" zhao tian glanced over at zhao suyin, causing her to quickly look away in embarrassment. huh? zhao tian was amused seeing his mom being shy about asking for a date after all the things they did. he couldn''t help but chuckle and nodded his head "en, we can go on a date in the afternoon. now i have to go and meet someone else." zhao suyin got curious hearing this and asked "is that a woman?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, mei xiu." "hmm, do you intend to make her your... woman too?" zhao suyin asked slightly narrowing her eyes. zhao tian gave a slight nod "she is already my girlfriend." zhao suyin was quite concerned seeing him having many women, but as she remembered xia shenyi''s words about his physique and why he needed many women she shook her head. my son is the best, and he also needs many women for his physique! ... *tap* mei xiu quickly made her way down the hallways until she arrived at a door that had the word "chairman" written on it. "please, let him go. i am the one at fault!" she doesn''t want zhao tian''s education to be stopped because of her as she knows how important education is in this modern world. "haha!" li jie suddenly burst into laughter and mei xiu who was confused raised her gaze. zhao tian patted her head with a smile "that old man was just teasing you, xiu. he is not gonna expel me." "t-teasing?" she couldn''t bear to stay in the room any longer and hastily bowed her head in shame. "i am leaving, chairman!" before fleeing the room in a hurry, feeling flustered by the awkward situation. eh? zhao tian shook his head helplessly with a chuckle seeing her rushing out. after she left, li jie stopped laughing regaining his composure "so where have you been for two days?" zhao tian walked to the desk and casually sat on it, a satisfied smile on his lips "just explored the royal capital of zhenzhu." li jie was shocked to hear this "you... went to zhenhzu?" zhao tian shrugged "yeah..." "haha!" li jie chuckled faintly "you are one cocky kid, huh." but as he remembered something, he squinted his eyes looking at zhao tian "by the way, zhao tian... there is actually a powerhouse residing in our city right now." hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow in curiosity "who is that?" "orlando willians, the son of miles williams. the prince of the western nations is right now here in this city." "what is he doing here?" li jie shook his head "i am not so active in the military right now as i am already retired but i got this news about him." "hm. i see..." ... "is it really him?" one guy asked looking at another guy who was beside him sitting in the car. "i am damn sure, it is him. i saw his face, he drove there. wait till he comes out!" *vroom* looking at the lamborghini driving out of the university, one guy yelled "look. look, it''s him... it''s that guy who slapped xiao xian''s face in the ferrari." zhu kim narrowed his eyes "how... is he still alive. isn''t he killed by master teng zen and master lee jing?" zhu wan who was beside him frowned "didn''t we receive a message from the stormweavrer sect that master teng zen and master leejing didn''t return to the sect." "d-don''t tell me..." Chapter 131: Going on a date? chapter 131: going on a date? *thud* zhao suyin closed the door of the roles royce entering the car. she moved her ass sitting comfortably on the seat as she turned to look at zhao tian beside him "so where are we going for a date, tian''er?" zhao tian smiled faintly "wait and you will know when we reach there." with a giggle escaping her lips, zhao suyin raised her hand and gently pinched his cheek "being mysterious with your mom?" zhao tian let out a chuckle before firmly pressing his foot down on the accelerator, causing the engine to roar to life with a series of loud revs. *vroom* *vroom* the car was driving smoothly on the road, and zhao suyin asked "tian''er is it a long journey?" zhao tian gently shook his head "not much. like an hour." "oh..." zhao suyin grabbed her phone and connected it to the car via bluetooth. she then scrolled through her playlist and selected a few tunes to set the mood. relaxing into the plush seat, she closed her eyes and let the gentle wind from the open window caress her skin. zhao tian''s face lit up with a gentle smile as he saw her face and continued his drive. zhao suyin, who had been gazing out the window, abruptly sat upright and yelled "tian''er, tian''er, ice cream truck!" eh? zhao tian was dumbfounded "ice cream truck?" zhao suyin nodded excitedly "yes, yes... tian''er, it''s going it''s going." her eyes lit up with delight as she pointed outside at the colorful vehicle rolling down the road. zhao tian looked at the ice cream truck "it''s on the other lane, if we chased that truck it will take a while for us to change the lane and go to our destination." "o-oh, i see... it''s a hassle." zhao suyin muttered and a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips ''fuck it! i am getting it....'' *vroom* *vroom* ... "hehe, thank you... tian''er." with a gentle chuckle escaping her lips, zhao suyin said taking a lick of her ice cream while sitting in the car. zhao tian''s eyes softened seeing her smiling happily while eating her ice cream. feeling his stare, zhao suyin turned her gaze to him and extended the ice cream in her hand "want a bite, tian''er?" zhao tian smiled playfully "i will directly get mine..." he muttered as he leaned in towards her. huh? zhao suyin was confused but as he drew nearer to her, she instinctively understood his intentions and closed her eyes, anticipating the gentle touch of his lips. *smooch* pulling away from the kiss, zhao suyin let out a playful giggle before taking a lick of her ice cream cone. she then stuck out her tongue, the melting ice cream still resting on it. zhao tian''s smile widened as he leaned in to kiss her, their tongues dancing together as he gently sucked on hers, savoring the sweet taste of the ice cream with her saliva. after a while of kissing, they retracted their lips as a bridge of saliva was still interconnecting their lips. "so, how is the ice cream?" she asked licking the remnant saliva. as he was about to use astral sense to check who it was, he saw a bulky man with a height of 6.5 feet wearing a black bodyguard outfit walking towards the gate from the inside. the bulky guy opened the gate with a frown on his as he strolled toward zhao tian "who are you?" zhao tian squinted his eyes seeing the man standing in front of him, heaven astral stage? "where is the resort''s owner? i want to talk to him." "hm? owner?" the bulky guy looked at zhao tian from up to down "don''t tell me you are that guy who actually booked the resort." zhao tian gave a slight nod "i am." hearing this, the guy burst into laughter "hahahaha, you are the one? you booked a resort spending all your money but you have lost it." "sorry to say, but our young lord has already bought this place." the guy muttered as he looked at zhao suyin in the corner of his eyes through the open window of roles royce. wow! seeing her the guy was surprised, he didn''t expect he would find such beauty in this country. zhao tian also noticed his gaze and narrowed his eyes. a slow smirk appeared on the guy''s face as he opened his lips to speak "le-" *woosh* *thud* zhao tian raised his leg, stomping his head right on the floor and his skull broke as blood splurted on the ground. "don''t you dare!" a cold mutter left zhao tian''s lips. he is already fuming with anger that his date plan with his mom was canceled because some bull shit fucking young master bought this place after he booked it. and now this background character looking bodyguard is ogling at his mom and he also knows what he was about to ask next. zhao tian turned his gaze to the resort and saw the number of naked girls inside the pool and there was a single young man with blonde hair and green eyes who was in the pool playing with their bodies. seeing zhao tian blasting the bodyguard''s head, zhao suyin felt a chill run down her spine and left the car "t-tian''er?" zhao tian turned and smiled "it''s nothing!" *shi shi* at this time, he heard faint sizzling noises and he turned his head to look at the body of the bodyguard. "now you have done it huh..." the bodyguard muttered as the wound on his head began to heal and he slowly stood up on the ground as a different being. he now stood before zhao tian, towering at a height of 10 feet, looking like a werewolf with white fur covering his body and his shirt ripped to shreds. "you damn cultivator!" he bellowed in anger. i changed some character pics, give it a check! drop some powerstones, gifts, and golden tickets if you like this story. if you like it too much drop a super gift lol. Chapter 132: Fighting the wolves! chapter 132: fighting the wolves! *thrassh* with a swift and powerful strike, zhao tian delivered a punch to the wolf''s face as it tore through the trees lining the perimeter of the resort. "urghhhh!" the guy writhed on the ground in pain as his disheveled face again began to regenerate. zhao tian frowned and appeared in front of the wolf, kicking his abdomen and sending him flying through the gate. *boom* blasting through the gates, the bodyguard rolled inside the resort''s luxurious welcoming area. seeing zhao tian''s cold eyes while beating the bodyguard, zhao suyin was bewildered. she wondered if this was really her son. tian''er? "krghhhh!" the bodyguard let out a guttural cry of pain, clutching his stomach as zhao tian''s every punch was destroying him and his regenerative powers were barely keeping up. "*cough* w-we have no other way but to ask the m-minister... who knew this guy was so powerful" with a shaky hand he slowly stood up and tried to run inside the resort for help. *woosh* but as he stood up, zhao tian appeared behind him and grabbed his neck throwing him at the nearby wall. *boom* he got blasted through the wall as the broken wall''s debris fell on him. ''he is not regenerating as fast as hun chen and his cultivation powers have also not increased abruptly. and this guy''s fur is also white... as cai said these guys are different. is hun chen an experiment?'' *cough* coughing uncontrollably, the bodyguard rose from the scattered debris and glared at zhao tian. ... in the pool, a good-looking young man is standing against the wall, surrounded by two women who are also naked, with his arms casually resting on their shoulders. with a grin, he kissed the right woman''s lips and then he kissed the left woman''s lips. being the only son of king miles williams, orlando williams, the sole heir to king miles williams, living a life filled with pleasure, women, traveling, and sex. orlando williams ran his hands down their bodies, groping their boobs with a firm grip "kyaangh!" both women moaned at the same time and leaned on orlando williams. his fingers moved with a sense of satisfaction as they traced the contours of their nipples, gently pinching and eliciting moans of pleasure from them. "hnnngh~ master~~" they breathed out in a voice filled with desire. one of the women became bold and caressed his abs as she gently slid her hand into his shorts softly grabbing his dick. "master, how about i satisfy you?" orlando williams smirked "why not?" the woman chuckled and leaned in kissing his lips, her hand playing with his dick. the other women in the pool looked at the woman enviously. being orlando william''s favorite woman is a dream for all of them as they could easily settle in their life. who doesn''t want a rich daddy who is a fucking multi-trillionaire? the woman who was giving handjob asked "master orlando, when are we going to leave this country?" orlando williams showed a calm smile "want to finish things with a peace talk?" zhao tian was amused "oh, we have that option?" orlando williams chuckled "even if i let you go, they won''t." a smirk appeared on zhao tian''s lips "thought so." *woosh* in the next instant four people barraged at zhao tian from all sides, each one of them had already transformed into wolves, their sharp fangs extending toward zhao tian. *swish* as they inched closer to him, zhao tian disappeared from there leaving them bewildered. *swoosh* in the blink of an eye, he appeared behind one of the men, firmly grabbing his head and forcefully slamming it onto the ground. the impact reverberated through the air with a resounding boom. *boom* orlando williams sighed and glanced at the woman "leave and get dressed." the women hurriedly nodded and fled away from the pool. orlando williams remained unfazed and calm because he had seen this type of thing many times in his life. people often try to kidnap him or assassinate him by his enemies. it has been common for him. zhao tian deftly blocked the punch that was thrown at him and counterattacked by punching his face with his elbow, *thrash* that guy was blasted away crashing on the floor half of his skull shattering in half. zhao tian narrowed his eyes as he turned his head and punched another man''s chest. *splash* because of the impact of his punch, the man''s chest tore and his heart flew out of his chest as the lifeless body crumpled to the ground. "hm.." zhao tian was amused seeing this and turned to orlando williams "these guys are different from the one i killed last time. that guy didn''t die even after ripping his head and heart." orlando williams fell into thought hearing this "so, you were the one who fought hun chen that day, huh." *boom* zhao tian kicked another guy''s abdomen and turned his head "his name was hun chen?" orlando williams nodded his head "yeah, he was just a scapegoat for our new serum which makes people immortal." "as you did just now, even though we have quick regeneration, if you aimed for our head or heart, we are dead." "that''s why we created that serum, but it was a failure as it began to suck the life energy from the body. i am honestly disappointed." "i see..." zhao tian muttered grabbing a man''s head and thrashing his knee on his face. gahhhh! meanwhile, zhao suyin stood there frozen, her jaw dropped seeing her son thrashing those big wolves around the resort. t-tianer looks so powerful. he is giving in real life headshots. ehhh, can i do this wind my wind too?? (a/n: its a robbery!!! drop your power stones, golden tickets, and gifts here) my update schedule is fucking messed up! Chapter 133: Thrashing the wolves! chapter 133: thrashing the wolves! *swish* leaping in the air, zhao tian swiftly swung his leg and struck the man''s face with the back of his foot hurling him towards the pool. *thoom* *slick* another guy appeared behind zhao tian slashing his claws at him, but zhao tian turned and caught his wrist twisting it resulting in a loud cracking sound. *crack* "urghhhhh!'' the man let out a guttural scream of agony as his wrist was forcefully twisted a full 360 degrees. in a desperate attempt, he raised his left hand to slash at zhao tian, but zhao tian caught his left arm too and twisted it breaking his bones. *crack* "arghhh!" in a moment of excruciating pain, the man let out a growling cry, his body convulsing as he lunged towards zhao tian trying to bite him, his teeth bared like menacing fangs. but zhao tian deftly landed a powerful kick on that man''s gut as he was blasted away his hand ripping apart as his handless body rolled on the ground leaving pools of blood. *shishi* the wounds in their body rapidly healed and their body changed as if there were no injuries. however, the two men again stood up on the ground, their eyes seeping with rage as they again jumped at zhao tian relentlessly attacking him. at this time, orlando williams turned his gaze to the beautiful woman who just entered the resort and raised his eyebrows in surprise. a smirk appeared on his lips looking at zhao suyin and feeling his gaze zhao suyin frowned. *swish* he quickly dashed toward her a mischievous grin on his face. "how are you, young lady?" a smile appeared on zhao suyin''s lips as she spoke "this is the worst choice you could have made." she said with a light chuckle. huh? zhao tian appeared behind orlando williams and grabbed his blonde hair throwing him as he crashed and tumbled over the tables and chairs. *boom* zhao tian turned his gaze to zhao suyin and she smiled "i am all right, go and beat him, tian''er!" she said with an encouraging smile. zhao tian chuckled while being amused in his heart that his mom was not disgusted by the blood and the wolf-like creatures around her and standing there with a confident smile. "urgh! my body hurts!" letting out a frustrated grunt, orlando williams felt the intense pain coursing through his entire body. pushing away the table from him, he stood up and glanced around the dead bodies of his bodyguards. zhao tian waved his hand and the purple lightning dispelled in the air. he then glanced at orlando williams who was turning back to human form "no wonder, you were so carefree, you have a monarch astral stage cultivator with you." he muttered glimpsing at the old man floating in the air. orlando williams chuckled with amusement "of course, my father was overprotective so he sent one of the ministers as my bodyguard." the old man spoke "sorry, young lord i was searching around the area since i sensed a powerful presence. i thought it was this nation''s ombudsman and trailed the presence." orlando williams shook his head "its okay minister, glad you came at the right time to save me." once again, he stole a quick glance at zhao suyin, a mischievous grin spreading across his face "not gonna lie, but your girlfriend is- *swish* zhao tian appeared in front of him and as he raised his legs to kick. *swish* *thud* the old man intercepted the leg with his hand blocking the kick. orlando laughed seeing this "chill dude, you have to be careful... our minister is 4th level of monarch stag- *fwish* *boom* zhao tian landed a powerful punch on the old man''s face, causing his teeth to shatter and sending him hurtling through the air. the force of the impact was so strong that it not only knocked the old man out but also caused him to crash through the walls of the resort, leaving a trail of destruction. "wha-" orlando williams''s eyes widened in shock seeing the old man blasting away from zhao tian''s punch. he slowly turned his gaze to zhao tian "w-what stage are you?" seeing the fight, zhao suyin was quite surprised. she knew zhao tian loves her so much but she didn''t knew that he is so possessive that he would not even look at her ina wrong way. obviously she was happy as she also loves her son to death. orlando williams took a step back in fear as this was the first time he had seen his minister getting thrown away from a single punch. panic seeped into his heart for the first time as he understood that if zhao tian wanted, he could kill him. he lost all his calmness and his eyes trembled "uh!" *boom* at this time, blasting away the debris the old man who has already transformed into the wolf creature hurled towards zhao tian "you little bastard!" drop powerstones, gifts, and golden tickets if you like the story! Chapter 134: An Oldman! chapter 134: an oldman! *swoosh* *thud* zhao tian blocked the wolf''s claws and counterattacked kicking its face. as the wolf blasted back, zhao tian waved his hand as a long spear of ice appeared in the air. *sllech*with a swift and forceful motion, the ice spear sliced through the air and ruptured through the wolf''s gut, and came through the other side, pining the wolf on the ground with the ice spear. "arrrghhh!" the wolf let out a loud, guttural scream of agony as it was unable to move struggling against the icy grip of the spear. it raised its fist, shattering the ice spear lodged in its body before collapsing to the ground. *thud* *shishi* the wolf''s body soon healed and it stood up with a growl looking at zhao tian. *woosh* the wolf dashed in the air and zhao tian turned his gaze towards zhao suyin and raised his hand. *swoosh* a transparent barrier appeared around her and zhao tian spoke "wait here for a while!" zhao suyin nodded her head "en!" meanwhile, using the chaos, orlando williams thought of fleeing from there and rushed out of the resort. he dashed to his room in the resort, grabbed his mobile phone, and ran outside. zhao suyin looked at him running but she knew that she could not do anything as she was very weak and stayed silent. "forget that scum, i am gonna watch tian''er fight..." she muttered raising her head to look at the sky. after orlando williams settled into the driver''s seat of his car, he picked up his mobile phone and tapped on the screen to unlock it. scrolling through his contacts with a sense of urgency, he found the number he was looking for and pressed the call button. *ring* the phone rang briefly before a familiar voice answered on the other with a hearty laugh "orlando, how is your vacation there?" orlando williams spoke in a panicked tone "d-dad, help me... here is a guy who wants to kill me and he is quite powerful." "now minister is fighting with him and i used the time to escape from him. d-dad what should i do?" miles williams also panicked hearing his son''s voice "don''t be afraid orlando. you quickly drive the car and go towards the nearby airport. i will call my friends in that country to send you protection." "yes, dad!" after ending the call, zhao tian turned his attention to the old man who was emerging from the chaos and wreckage of the resort. zhao tian was quite amused by his own power "thought i could only go on toe to toe with middle-level monarch astral stage, but i can beat this guy... my physique is getting stronger it seems." ''by the way what happened to the women?'' he used his astral sense and saw the women had already exited the resort, standing outside without help as orlando williams left without saying anything. well, zhao tian doesn''t really have a big enmity with orlando williams going as far as killing him. but he knows about these rich bastards'' twisted mindset, even if he let go of the problem those idiots will surely come back to annoy him in the name of revenge. "maybe i should just kill this orlando williams?" he mused in his heart as he didn''t like to keep some people alive when he knew that they could potentially cause problems for him in the future. "but killing him would cause even major problems as the western nations won''t keep silent after losing their prince. it may trigger world war." as he was lost in his thoughts, the old man again appeared hovering in front of him "you are one cocky bastard to meddle with our organization!" he spoke in a cold tone. "you do not know the power of our king and the organization backed up by the western nations." zhao tian was confused when he saw the old man start yapping and said "well, anyway, i''ll let your prince go for the time being. but not you." *flick* with a flick of his finger *crack* red bolts of lightning appeared around his body crackling menacingly in the air around zhao tian. the air itself seemed to tremble with the intensity of the electrifying lightning. *crack* h-huh? the old man got an uneasy feeling creeping into his heart, witnessing the unusual red lightning. "f-fire and lightning? twin elementals?" "don''t you dare, bastard! i am a minister in the western nations." "like i care." zhao tian muttered and as he saw about to unleash his lightning another hand came catching his wrist "don''t!" zhao tian turned his eyes looking at the old man in white robes "ombudsman." Chapter 135: A talk with the Ombudsman! chapter 135: a talk with the ombudsman! the ombudsman cast a fleeting glance towards the old man and spoke "you leave." zhao tian frowned hearing this "i am not done with him. and old man take back your hand..." his voice dripped with coldness as the words slipped from his lips theombudsmannarrowedhisgazeandpulledhishand back from zhao tian''swrist,causingzhao tian tolowerhisownhand and the red lightning around him dissipated. *woosh* the old wolf dashed from there as he didn''t have time to fight and his first priority was to keep the prince safe. if anything happens to the prince he is the one who would be punished. a sigh escaped the ombudsman''s lips as he turned to zhao tian "do you know what you were gonna do?" zhao tian narrowed his eyes "i sensed your presence a while ago lurking around here. it is your fault for interrupting my fight." theombudsman''svoicecarriedasenseofseriousnessandauthority "if you had killed him, miles williams would have erupted in anger waging war on our country that''s why i stopped you." "and i was keeping my eye on orlando williams because he caused a great commotion in the city a while ago by using hun chen as a scapegoat for his new serum." the ombudsman looked into zhao tian''s blue eyes "and it was you who stopped that, right?" zhao tian shrugged "who knows." the ombudsman raised an eyebrow seeing his nonchalant demeanor "and it was also you who cleared the blood blade organization too." hm? zhao tian got kinda irritated that the ombudsman knew about the things he did "were you stalking me or something?" the ombudsman''s eyebrow twitched hearing the audacious remark "do i look like a stalker to you." "honestly you do." the ombudsman shook his head helplessly seeing his teasing behavior "i had expected the mysterious man to be some old guy, but who would have thought that it was a young man like you." huh? zhao tian narrowed his eyes and spoke in a cold voice "are you threatening me? i don''t care about you thinking of me as a threat, but if you tried to pry in my personal life, i would kill you." "if you send any spies or shit to keep track of me, i''ll kill them." "and i don''t like to be restrained under any organization or government. so it''s better for you if you just leave me alone." the ombudsman gripped his fist in anger but he didn''t want to make an enemy of a powerful young man like zhao tian who is actually a great asset to their nation. "you are so arrogant brat. if you act flashy like this, the people from the zhenzhu will notice you and they won''t leave you alone." zhao tian gave a nod "sure, sure... thank you for the advice. i''ll take my leave now since i have other plans for today." and as zhao tian thought of leaving he looked at the ombudsman and spoke "there are many women out there who came with that orlando, so it''s better you send them back if you don''t wanna cause any trouble with them." *swoosh* the ombudsman had a frown on his face looking at zhao tian leaving the resort with a beautiful woman near him. "i have to find him and look into his family background." and as he again glimpsed at the almost destroyed resort a sigh left his lips "at the end, all works are piled up on my head." ... zhao suyin who was hugging zhao tian''s arm giggled excitedly "you were so cool, tian''er. baam booom... you punched that wolf guys and beat them haha." "*sigh* i wonder when will i be powerful like that." zhao tia let out a chuckle "for that you just have to dual cultivate with me." a grin appeared on zhao suyin''s lips "later, tonight... now lets just enjoy our date!" "yeah!" i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 136: Finally the date! chapter 136: finally the date! "hm?" sitting on the throne an old man wearing black robes mused with a deep frown etched across his face, he is none other than the sect leader of the stormweaver sect, lang jian. ling jian glanced at the sect elder in front of him "so, zhu kim has written that they can''t find teng zen and lee jing? and they might be actually dead?" the sect elder nodded his head "yes, sect master. he also stated that the guy they went to kill was actually still alive and zhu kim has speculated that he might be the one who killed teng zen and lee jing." ling jian leaned back on his throne as a sigh escaped his lips "if he has killed teng zen and lee jing, then that man must be above heaven astral stage. so there are powerful cultivators like him who are still within the human society., hmm.." the sect elder gave a nod "and zhu kim has said that that man must be the one who killed his son too as his son has provoked that man before." "so to get both of our revenge, he has asked to send a powerful cultivator from our sect to kill him." hearing this, lang jian narrowed his eyes "we can''t do that now. the situation is not good for us." "because chen bao caused such commotion in the ancient ruins trying to kill other sect people, the queen is already suspicious of us and is keeping an eye on us by keeping many people to spy on us." "so we can''t make any big moves right now or send a powerful cultivator from our sect to the outside world as we are very close to executing our plan." with a slight sigh, he spoke "sent a return letter saying that we can''t aid him for him." the elder bowed his head "yes, sect master." ... "because of all the fighting, it is already evening..." zhao suyin muttered as she sipped her coffee sitting in the cafe. zhao tian who was sitting opposite to her smiled "we still got time to enjoy." zhao suyin nodded her head with a chuckle "where can we go next, tian''er? shopping? it is already late for amusement parks... maybe to any arcade?" "no, wait we can go shopping... i want to buy some new clothes." zhao tian smiled softly "wherever you want!" ... walking into the mall, zhao suyin looked at the large area and people constantly walking around. "it''s been a while since i came outside like this," she muttered her hands hugging zhao tian''s arms. zhao tian spoke, "well, you rarely come out of home." zhao suyin leaned on him with a smile "i don''t really care much about the outside world. i only care about my children." zhao tian''s eyes softened upon hearing this and a smile graced his lips. zhao suyin pulled his hand "come on, tian''er... here ." being pulled by her zhao tian chuckled and followed her into the store. ... -_- zhao tian was dumbfounded looking at the store and the female employee standing there. ''this is an underwear and lingerie shop for women. why did you bring me here?'' "en. ok then..." miei xiu nodded her head and canceled the call. pulling the mobile from her ear, her eyes trembled in emotions as she again turned her gaze to zhao tian and zhao suyin who were chuckling and chatting. wha- mei xiu''s eyes widened in shock as she saw zhao suyin leaning in and pressing a tap kiss on zhao tian''s lips. ... *smooch* "tian''er..." zhao suyin leaned in for a gentle kiss on zhao tian''s lips, whispering his name softly as they both relaxed in the cozy confines of the car. she settled herself comfortably in his lap, feeling the warmth of his embrace enveloping her. retracting the kiss, zhao tian brought his lips down planting soft kisses on her alluring neck. "hmng~!" zhao suyin let out a subtle moan feeling the teasing touch of his lips. as his hand traveled up from her waist, delicately groping her breast through the fabric of her dress. zhao suyin closed her eyes feeling her son''s fingers wandering around her body, feeling satisfied by his sensual touch. she allowed herself to fully surrender to his sensual caresses, losing herself in the moment and losing track of time as they shared this forbidden intimacy. zhao tian nuzzled his face on her neck and let out a soft breath "sorry, mom... i thought of giving you the best date, but couldn''t." zhao suyin opened her eyes hearing him talk and raised her hand patting his head, her eyes softening "what are you saying, tian''er... i am very happy just spending time alone with my dear son." "and who said, i didn''t enjoy this date? today i learned something very important dear," she spoke softly and zhao tian raised his eyes curiously. zhao suyin giggled gently "after seeing your fight i understood that many things have changed and tian''er you too. shenyi told me about the cultivation world and how dangerous it can be." "since then, there was a small fear gripping in my heart, worried that something might happen to you. but after seeing today''s fight, i am somewhat relieved that my son has grown strong." her fingers gently ran through his white hair "be careful tian''er and know that since you are strong, your every move will affect someone''s life." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle "with great power comes great responsibilities?" "yeah, that." zhao suyin also giggled hearing his remark. her lips graced with a tender smile, her fingers still patting him "but know this one thing, dear. no matter where you go, no matter how strong you become, no matter how high your position is... don''t forget to return home." "because your mother is always waiting for her son''s return." a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips "i know..." he muttered with a soft sigh. seeing him still sighing,zhao suyin raised her hand bringing it near her neck as she removed her dress. zhao tian glanced at his mom''s boob being held by a black bra. he lifted his hand delicately peeling down the bra and saw the cherry nipple "don''t be sad about our date, here have some of mom''s milk." without hesitation, zhao tian leaned in biting her nipple and sucking on it. "haangh~!" zhao suyin moaned and muttered, "d-don''t suck it too hard... milk won''t come out." zhao tian stopped and raised his gaze "but there is a way for it to create milk." a blush crept over zhao suyin''s cheeks as she understood the meaning behind his words and averted her gaze "w-well, i hope that someday i can bear your child." as zhao tian watched the innocent woman blush, he couldn''t resist the overwhelming urge to once again suck on her nipples. "hoh, tian''er... hhngh~ not in the car, let''s go home." Chapter 137: *A threesome?!* chapter 137: *a threesome?!* *vroom* *thud* parking the car in his garage zhao tian stepped outside and zhao suyin followed him leaving the car. zhao tian quickly grabbed zhao suyin''s hand and rushed inside, wanting to throw his mom in the bed and ravish her. zhao suyin chuckled seeing her son''s enthusiasm but truth be told, she was also excited, wearing the new lingerie and having sex with him. *tap* however as they stepped in, the sound of their footsteps caught the attention of zhao ying and chi miya, who were engrossed in watching tv on the couch. instantly, their heads turned towards them, and a smile appeared on their faces upon locking eyes with zhao tian. "tian''er." "tian!" zhao ying and chi miya stood up from their seats and approached him. "i knew it you had gone out with mom when i saw her and roles royce missing." zhao ying spoke as she hugged him. chi miya also hugged his other side and smiled "i missed you, tian." smiling wryly, zhao suyin stepped back, because her desire to spend the night with zhao tian was shattered as she knew there is no way zhao ying and chi miya would let him go now. with a chuckle zhao tian also hugged back them and ch miya retracted the hug, gently kissing his lips. meanwhile, zhao ying turned to zhao suyin with a mischievous smile on her lips "mom, we will be taking tian''er to his room right now, and... we don''t need dinner tonight." "uh, okay!" zhao ying and chi miya looked at each other and nodded before pulling zhao tian to his room. ... *thud* zhao ying and chi miya pushed zhao tian onto the bed as chi miya, her movements deliberate and seductive, slowly made her way on top of him, her eyes filled with a hunger that could not be denied. "you know how much i missed you? tian..." she whispered, her voice laced with desire. she leaned on him and kissed his lips "i already have a heavy wprk load in company and rarely got to meet you. and because you went to zhenhzu and also the cultivation, i can''t see you for four whole days." she lifted her hand and began to gently undo the buttons, one by one. as the final button came undone, she carefully removed his shirt, unveiling the sight of his perfectly sculpted chest and chiseled abdomen. she opened her lips and pushed his cock into her mouth and began to give him a blowjob lubricating his dick with her saliva, her tongue playing the tip of his cock. zhao tian who was licking zhao ying''s pussy felt the pleasure hitting his head as chi miya began her blowjob but he continued eating zhao ying''s pussy. "hnngh~ tian''er... haangh~!" with a soft moan, zhao ying called out his name, her body trembling with desire. she raised her hand groping her own boobs as she began to masturbate pinching her nipples and feeling the pleasure from it. "yeah, tian''er you tongue ohhhn...i love you... haangh~" zhao ying moaned in ecstasy feeling his tongue plundering deep in her pussy exploring every inch of her inner vaginal walls. chi miya also raised her head up and down giving zhao tian a blow job and she couldn''t help but get turned on as love juices dripped from her pussy. a little later, she slowly withdrew her lips from his dick leaving a thin strand of saliva to linger between the the tip of his dick and her lips. with a giggle she again licked his dick tasting the precum. "tian''s cock is perfect now," she said as she brought his face to his balls licking it. suddenly she got a new idea and opened her lips wide taking both of his balls inside her mouth and playing with the balls with her tongue. zhao tian''s body was flooded with pleasure as chi miya expertly teased and played with his genitals, while he simultaneously pleasured zhao ying''s pussy with his mouth. the sensations building up within him were overwhelming, sending waves of ecstasy through his entire being. "ha!" chi mia retracted her lips, saliva dripping from the corners of her mouth lustfully, "damn. even his balls are so delicious." her mind was clouded with lust as she placed his cock straight with her hands and moved kneeling on top of him her pussy right above his cock. "now time to eat tian''s cock with my lower lips," she mumbled before lowering her hip and sitting in the cowgirl position feeling his dick touching her pussy. "here i go, tian..." she said before lowering her waist even more slowly pushing his cock into her pussy. "hnnngh~!" chi miya closed her eyes in pure bliss feeling his big cock filling her hole giving her extraordinary pleasure. "angh~! angh~ angh~!" with a series of passionate moans and cries of pleasure, she started to move her hips up and down, riding his erect penis as it slid in and out of her wet vagina. as chi miya began to ride his dick, zhao tian grunted in pleasure and his tongue also got more fiercer on zhao ying''s pussy making her mind muddle with pleasure. zhao ying also quickly reached her end "annnghhhh~!" with a loud moan, she came on zhao tian''s face her love juices spraying around in the bed like crazy. Chapter 138: *Beg for it* chapter 138: *beg for it* "haah, haah!" zhao ying''s breath came in ragged, heavy gasps as her chest heaved up and down after her intense orgasm. as she gazed down she saw his face sprayed with her love juices. she panicked seeing this "s-sorry, tian''er..." she stammered, frantically reaching for any nearby towel. but zhao tian shook his head "no need." he used water elemental to clean his face. as zhao tian tried to speak "urgh!" he grunted in pleasure and zhao ying turned her head and saw chi miya riding zhao tian''s dick. she slowly got down from zhao tian''s face and zhao tian leaned up sitting on the bed hugging chi miya who was in a cowgirl position just now "miya...." "haan... tian." as zhao tian sat on the bed, chi miya hurriedly hugged his neck with her arms, interlocking her legs around his waist. zhao tian too grabbed her ass and moved her up and down.no?v(el)b\\jnn "miya..." zhao tian groaned in pleasure and he couldn''t help but squeeze the soft ass in his hands. *slap* "kyaangh~!" he gave a sharp slap on her ass and he felt her pussy walls tightening over his dick as chi miya felt a shiver of ecstasy down her spine. "haangh~! haangh~!" as chi miya kept riding his dick, zhao tian felt that his whole dick is still not inside her warm pussy, so he raised her hip and pulled her down in one sweep. *gasp* chi miya gasped in surprise as she felt the tip of his cock hitting her womb and she couldn''t help but moan loudly "haaangh~!" zhao tian didn''t let her go and continued thrusting her hip on his dick, making her mind overcome with pleasure. "angh~~ angh~~" "now, don''t forget me..." zhao ying placed her hand on zhao tian''s shoulders and zhao tian turned his head with a smile "no, big sis." zhao ying leaned in kissing his lips as zhao tian continued thrusting his dick deep in chi miya''s pussy. chi miya was already overwhelmed with pleasure, unable to contain herself any longer. she felt her mind start to go blank as she stuck out her tongue, her body moving in sync with zhao tian''s every movement, lost in the intoxicating rhythm. "anghhh~!" a little later, chi miya finally came, her pussy twitching in intense orgasm but zhao tian didn''t stop his relentless thrusts and *splurt* shot his cum deep into her womb. feeling his hot stuff filling her pussy, chi miya closed her eyes a satisfied smile on her lips. zhao tian slowly placed her on the bed and zhao ying approached him with a smile. zhao tian had a grin on his face and he pushed zhao ying upside down on the bed. *thud* *huff* "yaangh...!" with heavy breaths and expressive moans, the room was filled with an intoxicating blend of their sweat and the scent of their lovemaking, enveloping their senses. "ying''er" "t-tian''er~~" *smooch* their lips met in a deep and passionate smooch, their mouths locked in a fervent embrace. at that moment, their tongues danced together, savoring the delicious flavor, as they both responded with equal passion. retracting the kiss, he moved his mouth to her boobs and began to suck on them as he kept thrusting his dick causing her mind to become consumed by an intense and irresistible pleasure. the pleasure caused her body to tense up and zhao tian felt her pussy tightening over his dick "urgh!" grunt of satisfaction escaped his lips, fueling his desire to relentlessly pleasure her with every thrust as her thoughts became clouded with pleasure, all that could be heard from her were soft, sweet sounds of ecstasy. zhao tian sensed that she was on the brink of climax and increased his speed in response. *pakh* "ahnngh~!...t-tian''er!!!" and a mixture of pleasure and ecstasy coursing through her veins, she couldn''t help but let out a long, drawn-out moan that echoed through the room. "t-tian''er!!!" escaping from her lips, her voice was filled with a desperate desire and an insatiable craving for more. her body contorted and writhed in pleasure as an overwhelming climax washed over her, causing her to release a powerful release of love juices. *splurt* simultaneously, in perfect synchrony, zhao tian unleashed his flow of deep, creamy white lava into the depths of her pussy. the sensation was electrifying, an intense fusion of pleasure and satisfaction that left both of them completely spent and utterly fulfilled. *pop* zhao tian took out his dick and saw his cum overflowing from her pussy. zhao ying, catching her breath and radiating a contented smile, gazed affectionately at zhao tian. zhao tian softly patted her head and zhao ying felt the dizziness as her eyelids became heavy and she closed her eyes. zhao tian got down from the bed and shook his head helplessly looking at the two naked women sleeping comfortably with his cum leaking out of their pussuies. he then walked towards the door which is slightly opened and pulled the door revealing a woman who was in her seductive black lingerie masturbating as her fingers slid in and out of her pussy. "mom." Chapter 139: *With Mom* chapter 139: *with mom* seeing zhao tian, zhao suyin was not at all surprised as she knew zhao tian could sense her presence, in fact, she was waiting for him. she hurriedly stood up throwing her arms around his neck, her face flushed red as she spoke in a desperate tone "t-tian''er... haah.. please. ." seeing her ragged breath, her misty eyes, her seductive see-through lingerie, and her flushed cheeks as she spoke in a desperate tone zhao tian felt she was even more sexy and kissed her lips unabletoresistherallure. without hesitation, zhao suyin too kissed him back fervently as their tongues interwined, saliva dripping from her lips. despite the wetness, she didn''t pull away; instead, she delved deeper into the kiss, savoring every moment a little later, zhao suyin pulled back from the kiss and her breath was even more chaotic. zhao tian couldn''t help but let out a faint chuckle at the sight, as he playfully took hold of her tongue between his fingers and pulled it slightly "masturbating seeing your son fucking your daughter, how perverted you are?" zhao suyin''s eyes trembled in shame but she just licked his finger and sucked them. zhao tian teasingly used his fingers to play with her tongue and zhao suyin continued sucking his fingers. "what i said is right, middle-aged woman has an insane sex drive." zhao suyin took her left hand from his shoulder and brought it down grabbing his dick which is moist with love juices from zhao ying. "tian''er... help your mom," she asked stroking his dick. zhao tian softly pushed her on the wall and raised her right thigh showing her pussy. he positioned his cock in her pussy and pushed it but as it was too wet his dick slipped from her pussy. seeing this, zhao suyin gently grabbed his dick and pushed it into her pussy. "mmngh~ dear..." zhao suyin mumbled in ecstasy feeling the familiar pulsating cock of her son again filling her. zhao tian didn''t waste any time and began to push even deeper. "angh~~ tian''er..." zhao suyin''s eyes softened as she leaned in whispering "i love you, dear..." "angh~! yeshhh... haangh~!!!! tian''er~~~" zhao suyin let out a loud moan as he continued to thrust his hips, driving his hard cock deep into her slick pussy, causing her to moan even louder in pleasure. her boobs hopped up and down and seeing this zhao tian chomped her boob and began to suck it wildly. the intense sensations overwhelmed them both as they lost themselves in the pleasure of their passionate lovemaking. "hnngh~!!...yanghh~ t-tian''er!!...yanghh...suck them to your heart''s content baby....it''s all yours." zhao suyin was letting out continuous groans and her entire body was already feverish and her body had become numb from pleasure. she could barely feel her limbs that were wrapping around zhao tian and felt her body dancing to zhao tian''s rhythm and his relentless thrusts. the overwhelming sensations enveloped her in a whirlwind of passion and longing, leaving her utterly consumed by desire. this was the same for zhao tian who is also overloaded with the pleasure zhao suyin was giving him as he continued plunging his cock deep into her honey hole poking her womb. "haah!" zhao tian grunted in pleasure and thrust fiercely, making zhao suyin moan again. she extended her legs and twitched comfortably her mind began to turn white and she could only keep moaning. after a while of moistening and loosening her asshole, zhao tian grabbed her waist and placed his cock in the asshole. zhao suyin closed her eyes and zhao tian pushed his cock inside the very tight asshole. "urggh!" just as zhao tian inserted the tip of his cock, zhao suyin''s asshole muscles instantly clenched his cock giving him pleasure. he didn''t stop and pushed deeper through the tight hole stretching it with his hard dick. "ahh~!" zhao suyin let out low mumbles as she felt her son''s dick piercing in. "u-urghh!" she groaned in pain and her body shook, small tears welling up in her eyes as she felt his dick filling in her ass. zhao tian felt extraordinary pleasure from the tight muscles in her ass. "it''s tight...mom." he could feel her ass trying to squeeze out his dick. he stopped and didn''t moved too quickly giving time for zhao suyin to get used to his size. a little later, zhao suyin nodded her head "continue, tian''er..." zhao tian started to gently sway his hips, gradually pushing deeper and causing her asshole to widen and lengthen with each movement. as zhao tian pushed his dick even more into her ass, zhao suyin''s eyes quivered "h-hmmngh~..." she suddenly felt a surge of pleasure coursing through her body. "tian''er.... haangh~ tian''er~~" as her ass muscles slowly began to stretch, zhao suyin also felt the pleasure take over her mind, leaving her numb. *pakh* *pakh* zhao suyin let out her tongue as she enjoyed his pounding on her ass and she could feel his balls hitting her pussy sending a wave of arousal through her body, heightening her pleasure and desire. "haangh~~ t-tian''er... this is goodddd~ hyaangh~!" zhao tian leaned down groping her boobs as he continued rampaging her ass. thesoundoftheirbodiescollidingfilledtheroom,asymphonyofdesireandecstasythatseemedto havenoend. *pakh* *pakh* zhao tian playfully teased her nipples with his fingers, gently pinching them as he nibbled on her sensitive flesh. "haangh~!" as zhao tian nibbled her sensitive nipples, her body shook and zhao tian felt her ass walls tightening on his dick giving him even more pleasure. "your ass feels too good." zhao tian muttered and hearing his dirty talk aroused zhao suyin even more. *pakh* *pakh* "urgh!" zhao tian felt he was near the edge and soon he also came shooting his semen into her asshole. "ahng~!" zhao suyin moaned feeling his cum filling her ass. with a satisfying grunt, zhao tian relished in the intensity of his thrusts, causing zhao suyin to emit another pleasurable moan."tian''er~~~" (a/n: a guy in discord said that there are low seggs chapters and i also thought about that and yeah its been a while since i wrote sex so i wrote r18 chapters. i have also thought of adding some kinks maybe, what do you think?? and i will update more chaps today maybe) Chapter 140: A peaceful morning! chapter 140: a peaceful morning! *thud* zhu kim who was sitting on his chair slammed his hand on the table his eyes trembling in rage "they can''t send a powerful cultivator?" with a small piece of paper in his other hand. zhu wan who was sitting near him sighed heavily "well then we can only wait till the stormweaver sect sends someone." huh? zhu kim turned his mad eyes to zhu wan "do you mean i have to keep silent here when i know that the guy who killed my son is happily living there?" zhu wan shook his head "we can''t do anything about it, brother. we can only wait." "no!" zhu kim vehemently shook his head "i will kill him. i will use all my money if that''s what it takes to kill that bastard" ... as the morning sun rays peeked through the curtains of the window, inside the room, there is a handsome young man sleeping on the bed crushed in between two beautiful women, each tenderly holding him from opposite sides as he lay in a sideways position. "haah~" feeling a soft breath caressing his neck, zhao tian''s eyelashes fluttered open, and he saw zhao ying hugging him so tightly her boobs pressed against his chest her faze nuzzled in his neck. *smooch* at this time, he felt a soft pair of lips on his nape and he turned his head to look at the blue-haired woman smiling at him softly "you woke up, tian?" "yeah..." zhao tian gave a slight nod and chi miya snuggled even closer her boobs pressing on his back as she intertwined her soft legs with him. "tian... i have many things going on in my mind." chi miya muttered near his ear and zhao tian raised an eyebrow "what''sthematter..." "i miss you, tian... i want to spend more time with you but because of the work in the company, i don''t have enough time." "so ying asked me to just sell the company but... i have to talk about this with shui''er and miss lingxi before doing such things." "now it is one of the top three companies in the city and there are many shareholders... haah, i don''t know what to do." zhao tian slightly frowned his eyebrows "talk with shui, don''t care about lingxi." chi miya smiled wryly upon hearing this and at this time zhao ying also woke up gently rubbing her eyes with the back of her palm "good morning, tian''er." "good morning, ying''er..." zhao tian spoke and chi miya also raised her head and said with a smile "good morning, ying." "sister miya..." chi miya slowly retracted from zhao tian and sat on the bed as she gathered her long locks of hair and deftly twisted them into a neat bun atop her head "we have to refresh..." in this state of ecstasy, her mind started to drift, consumed by the overwhelming sensations coursing through her. "tian..." ... zhao tian walked downstairs wearing a t-shirt and shorts searching for his mom. sensing that she was in her room, she directly entered her room. "mom?" zhao suyin who was brushing her wet silver hair after coming out of the bath raised her gaze hearing the door creak open "tian''er?" zhao tian entered in and seeing him a smile appeared on zhao suyin''s face. zhao tian walked near her his left hand groping her bare ass "seems like you are late today." zhao suyin hit his shoulder "of course because of you..." zhao tian chuckled and ran his fingers through her wet hair "you can use wind elemental like this..." he muttered as a swirl of hot wind made her hair flow instantly drying her hair. "ohhh." zhao suyin was amused "it works like hair dryer... haha. but as shenyi said you have good control of elemental power unlike me... so it will take a while for me to do that." zhao tian chuckled and pulled her waist softly kissing her lips. zhao suyin also reciprocated the kiss closing her eyes. "brother tian!" hearing chi shui''s yell from the hall, zhao tian pulled back his lips "shui is here." "en." ... after dropping chi miya at the office, zhao tian continued driving the roles royce "brother tian, go faster..." chi shui yelled and with a chuckle, zhao tian increased his speed. huh? but zhao tian suddenly pressed on the brakes and chi shui was startled by the sudden break "w-what happened, brother tian?" ''emperor astral stage?'' he muttered in his mind feeling a presence following him in the air. "wait a minute, shui..." zhao tian parked the car on the roadside and got out. hm? but as he stepped out, he felt the presence disappearing. ''is it that oldman ombudsman sending someone to spy on me?'' he tried to search for that presence again but it had already left. i will upload chaps a little late Chapter 141: Disturbing the good time! chapter 141: disturbing the good time! *vroom* zhao tian entered the car and again began to drive. chi shui who was beside him was confused "why did you stop the car, brother tian?" zhao tian shook his head with a smile "nothing, i think i just my friend across the lane but its not him." "oh..." chi shui nodded in understanding and took her mobile increasing the volume of the song that''s been playing in the car. "ah, by the way, brother tian... see i joined for an art competition." chi shui spoke showing the mobile screen to zhao tian. glimpsing at the screen, zhao tian smiled "good luck." chi shui giggled softly "hehe, i hope you would come to encourage me." zhai tian gave a slight nod "if i had time." chi shui pouted her lips "what''s that if you had time? i want you to come for sure." zhao tian just chuckled and shook his head helplessly. ... *vroom* as zhao tian parked the car on the chi mansion, chi shui looked at the mobile screen and asked softly "brother tian, it is almost noon, why don''t you stay and have lunch with me?" zhao tian shook his head "not today, shui. i already have plans with someone." "o-oh, then we can eat together another day..." chi shui spoke and opened the door leaving the car. sending her off, zhao tian also drove his car away from the chi mansion. chi shui glanced at the roles royce driving away from their mansion and a sigh escaped her lips "what am i even thinking?" ... meanwhile, mei xiu who was cooking in the kitchen had a deep frown on her face "who is that woman he was with yesterday?" her eyes quivered as she remembered the beautiful woman tap kissing zhao tian''s lips "is he... cheating on me?"shewondered,her heartheavywithdoubtandfear. she bit her lips in frustration as she clenched the spoon in her hand tightly "i-it is to be expected... i am not that beautiful but he is so handsome and popular among women." "that''s why i asked him... if he is teasing or not, but he acted as if he was so serious in this relationship." her heart clenched in pain as her lips trembled "b-but seems like he was just toying with me. handsome men like him are all playboys..." "i shouldn''t have fallen for him in the first place." she couldn''t shake the feeling of betrayal and disappointment that consumed her. she smacked her foot on the floor in anger "now that i remember it, he never said that he loves me... he just kissed me." "even when i asked if he is serious in this relationship, he didn''t reply with words.. he just kissed me. bastard truly tricked me." she took a deep breath controlling her swirling emotions raging inside her "when he comes today, i''ll beat him to a pulp and ask about his cheating." zhaotiancouldn''thelpbutchuckleatthesightofmei xiu''sadorableblushingface and mei xiu again turned to continue her cooking. zhao tian just hugged her from behind placing soft kisses on her neck making mei xiu tingle from the touch of his lips as she was quite sensitive in neck. zhao tian thought of making a bold move and slowly trailed his hand from her waist to her abdomen. mei xiu also noticed this and zhao tian opened his palm giving a gentle squeeze on her underboob. *gasp* mei xiu gasped in shock and the blush on her face deepened as she abruptly stopped cooking. "haah..." but she let out a breath and again continued her cooking. seeing that she was not resisting,zhao tian smiled and gave another squeeze as he began to gently fondle her boobs. mei xiu''s body trembled in his arms but she didn''t stop him and let his hands be naught on her. she also knew that their relationship would eventually bloom to this stage and in fact, she was expecting him to make this move on her. seeing her body constantly trembling, zhao tian whispered in her ear "nervous?" mei xiu, her face turning as red as a ripe tomato, timidly nodded in response and admitted "m-my first time feeling this... mmngh~" zhao tian kept his smile and used his both hands to fondle her boobs over the fabric of her dress feeling the softness. "hnngh~!" mei xiu let out a suppressed moan as she felt her boobs being played and squeezed by his hands. "t-tian... hhnngh~~" mei xiu let out a gasp, her voice trembling with pleasure as she struggled to form words between her moans and at this time, zhao tian muttered "your dress is hindering me..." h-huh? mei xiu''s heart trembled and she was quite anxious. but still, she turned her head and gave a slight nod. "o-ok." as she was wearing a comfortable t-shirt, zhao tian lowered his hand and as he was about to remove her t-shirt, a deep frown appeared on his face. mei xiu who noticed his hesitation, gently grabbed his hand and brought it towards the end of the t-shirt "t-tian, don''t worry... i don''t mind." seeing mei xiu blushing and asking him to remove her dress, zhao tian was obviously tempted but he just felt the presence of that emperor stage cultivator in the sky. a soft sigh escaped his lips "xiu, wait for a while... i will be back." h-huh? mei xiu was dumbfounded seeing zhao tian leaving her from his hug and walking outside. "d-did i do something uncomfortably to him?" "i didn''t stop him..." "but why did he left?" "he didn''t like my touch?" "after all the relationship videos i watched on ytube. i should have known that the ytube is a scam, the advice is not working..." ... meanwhile, zhao tian came outside of the apartment and felt the presence running away. he narrowed his eyes in frustration "i am gonna kill you for disturbing my time." he know how to lure that presence and he quickly dashed to the sky. *woosh* he flew to a nearby forest and he felt the presence following him. *swish* but he suddenly disappeared and appeared in front of the person floating on the air wearing black robes fully hiding their face. but with the lean physique, he can somewhat guess that it''s a woman. "so, who are you?" Chapter 142: You are weird asf! chapter 142: you are weird asf! a look of surprise flashed across the woman''s face, her face hiding in the hood as she glanced at the handsome young man standing in front of her. seeing him at this close, her eyelashes fluttered and her cheeks flushed as she let out a deep breath. "haah!" she calmed her beating heart and raised her gaze, her dark purple eyes meeting his blue eyes. zhao tian had a frown on his face "you were sent by the ombudsman?" *sleech* a pair of green daggers appeared in her hands and zhao tian was amused "i thought you were here to spy on me... but you came to kill me?" *swoosh* a green energy swirled around the woman''s body and *swish* tearing the air, she dashed at him at breakneck speed, hurling the sharp dagger close to his neck. *thud* as the dagger inched his neck, zhao tian raised his hand grabbing her wrist "wind elemental, huh..." *crack* he snapped her wrist, the sickening sound of her bone breaking echoing in his ears. the woman''s eyes shook in pain but she didn''t scream and tried to pull back her hand. but seeing that it was useless, she quickly used her other dagger to slash him. but zhao tian moved his head dodging her slash and gave a straight punch at her face. *swoosh* *boom* she was sent blasting into the forest her body colliding with the sturdy trunks of towering trees, causing them to splinter and shatter under the immense impact. the force of her impact left an enormous crater on the once untouched forest floor. "arghh!" a pained growl left her lips. her face was bruised her right wrist had also been broken. lying on the cracked floor, a sigh escaped her lips and from her storage ring, a pill bottle appeared on her hands. she quickly took a green pill and tossed it in her mouth. her injury was instantly healed and she again stood up, a wide smile spreading on her red flushed cheeks. *swoosh* she again dashed towards zhao tian who was hovering in the air and slashed her daggers in an x shape. *thrisssh* the sound of the blades cutting through the air echoed around them as a powerful green x-shaped slash materialized and surged toward zhao tian. the woman squinted her eyes seeing the slash approaching zhao tian who just stood there nonchalantly. as she blinked her eyes, she was startled because zhao tian disappeared "let me see your face." she heard a mutter and she turned her eyes to see zhao tian standing beside her. as she thought of slashing him, zhao tian raised his hand grabbing her hood and *trreek* tore it from her robe. "shit!" the woman maneuvered her body landing vertically on a tree, holding her chest in excruciating pain. "don''t you think this too soon to touch my breast... we just met today." zhao tian spoke "if you don''t answer my question, my next form of torture will be that." "y-you mean, you will ravish me? forcefully?"a slight blush appeared on her face and she couldn''t hold her emotions anymore as a crazy smile appeared on her face, her cold expression disappearing "as i thought, you are the right one!" she said getting down from the tree. huh? zhao tian was confused seeing her crazy smile. is she an idiot? a smile appeared on her lips as she spoke "haha, i was actually sent here by my assassin organization." oh... now she is answering the questions? "tell me who sent you..." the woman shook her head still keeping the smile on her face "i don''t know... i just take offers which give me more money and rise me up in the rankings." "and yesterday... when i saw your photo. i was instantly smitten... ahhhh what a devilish handsome face. and when i saw you in real life, i was just so fucking happy." "your cold blue eyes and your snow white hair... mwahh. i just fell in love at first sight. just looking at you makes my heart go crazy and it is almost jumping out of my ribcage." she held her face in her palms, her eyes crescenting with overflowing love "getting your punches and kicks are so good." "i feel like i would cum just from your touch." wtf? zhao tian was weirded out by her actions. but seeing her crazy smile and eyes... he somewhat guessed. a fucking yandere? *swish* but at this time a sharp needle appeared out of nowhere aiming at zhao tian and the smile on the woman''s face disappeared as she turned her head catching the needle in between her fingers. as she gazed at the tinge of green liquid on the sharp needle, a frown creased her eyebrows "poison? "you shouldn''t be doing this, windwhisper. saying about our organization to our killing target." a man walked in wearing green robes with a mask hiding his face, his green hair oozing with poisons, as he had a smirk on his face. i have uploaded her character pic in the usual fandom ahhh thing, not in the auxiliary chapter. drop powerstones, golden tickets, gifts if you like Chapter 143: One after another! chapter 143: one after another! zhao tianand the womanshiftedtheirgazetowards thefigureapproachingthem from thedepthsof the forest. the woman narrowed her eyes seeing his outfit and she knew who it was "poison blade?" poison blade chuckled hearing his name from the woman "kikiki... as expected, the powerful female assassin windwhisper is indeed beautiful."" "tch!" the woman clicked her tongue in frustration as she had never revealed her real face in the assassin organization where she works. she turned to face zhao tian and muttered "actually windwhisper is not my real name. it is just my assassin name, so don''t think my name is weird ok?" she clarified as she didn''t want zhao tian to misunderstand. zhao tian gave a slight nod "i also thought the name is lame." the woman giggled and leaned in near zhao tian, gently whispering in his ear "my real name is zahra ashante." the poison blade got annoyed seeing zahra ashante not minding him and looking at zhao tian "windwhisper!!" zahra ashante turned her cold eyes toward the poison blade withadisdainfullook "can you shut up and leave, you dumb fucker. you are wasting my time with my love." love? zhao tian squinted his eyes "i am not your love?.'' eh? zahra ashante turned her face to zhao tian, her cold face replaced with a wide smile "what are you saying? i fell in love with you when i just met you... so we are lovers." the poison blade got even more annoyed and yelled "you bitch! do you know why i am here?" "you are above me in the rank of assassins and it frustrates me to see a woman rank higher above me. and i also eavesdropped you signing a new target and is paid millions." "so today i will kill the target and you. i would get both money and i would also rise up in the rankings." zahra ashante''s eyes narrowed "you want to kill him?" cold words escaped her lips. she doesn''t care if he targets her but targeting the love of her life is unforgivable. *swoosh* with a sudden whooshing sound, a shimmer of green energy reflected in her eyes as she swiftly charged towards poison blade, brandishing the single dagger in her grip. *clank* but poison blade pulled out a sword which was twisted like a snake, blocking her attack.a mischievous grin spread across his face as he emitted an eerie chuckle that seemed to echo in the air "kikiki..." there they saw zhao tian hovering in the air as a large spear made of ice materialized in the air in the length of 100 meters. "what the-" poison blade and zahra ashante were completely taken aback as they gaped at the large spear before them. zhao tian waved his hand aiming it at the gigantic scorpion. *swooosshh* *booom* as the spear collided with the scorpion a large explosion sound reverberated through the surroundings demolishing the trees and fragments of ice splattered in the air. the impact and the shock wave spread through the surrounding and zahra ashante''s hair fluttered in the air, the crazy smile again creeping on her lips "he is strong..." as the dust settled, poison blade narrowed his eyes in concern ''who is this guy? oblerating my poison scorpion with a single move?" *roar* at that very moment, a thunderous roar pierced through the air, causing him to jolt in surprise. he swiftly swiveled his head, his eyes widening in disbelief, as he caught sight of the green phantom of a tiger behind zahra ashante. as the phantom tiger lunged towards poison blade, he instinctively lifted his hand and unleashed a green, viscous liquid that splattered towards the beast in a swirling, ghostly dance. but the phantom dodged and the tiger jumped at poison blade as several deep cuts appeared all over his body. giving him excruciating pain. "arghhhhhh!" letting out a gut-wrenching cry, he screamed in pain as the slashes barraged at his body leaving him totally clad in blood-red clothes with deep cut marks all over his body. "don''t worry i''ll just kill you..." zahra ashante said coldly and *woosh* rampant amount of green wind energy burst forth from her body and zhao tian also noticed her intense aura. *woosh* the air itself seemed to bend around her and her purple eyes glistened in green energy. the green energy of a large cyclone swirled around her. poison blade whose body is battered with wind slashes looked at the concentrated energy surrounding zahra ashante and *wooosh* in the next instant a large green vortex of wind appeared before. before he could even react, his body was engulfed by the powerful vortex of wind that tore his body apart into tiny fragments, blood splattering in every direction. the cyclone vortex continued to swirl demolishing the remaining trees in the forest. the small amount of forest that had escaped zhao tian''s ice attack was also now shattered leaving nothing but barren land. zhao tian raised an eyebrow ''as i thought, she was really holding back during her fight with me and there was no killing intent. she was just playing around." hm? zhao tian turned his head to look in a direction and frowned "why is he here?" *woosh* an old man appeared with a slight frown on his face "who dared to wreak havoc in my country?" ombudsman! Chapter 144: Against the Ombudsman! chapter 144: against the ombudsman! zhao tian and zahra ashante raised their gazes looking at the old man floating in the air. sensing the overwhelming aura, zahra ashante''s body shivered and a mutter escaped her lips "monarch... astral stage?" the ombudsman''s eyes glimpsed at the destruction below and felt the shards of ice energy and wind energy swirling in the air. zahra ashante frowned her eyes and took a step back glancing at zhao tian "we should leave. seems like he is this nation''s ombudsman." zhao tian just stayed silent not moving from there and the ombudsman looked down at zhao tian with a mix of frustration and recognition "again you huh..." *swoosh* he appeared on the ground in front of zhao tian "i already told you to refrain from causing devastation like this." "i should have already captured you for your destruction of that private property resort and now you have demolished a whole forest, a public property." "it is against the rules of this nation''s government for cultivators to use their power and destroy other''s properties." his eyes narrowed "you are no longer a threat, now you are an abomination. so i have no other choice but to arrest you... zhao tian." the old man muttered and he took a step directly standing in front of zhao tian. as he raised his hand *threik* zhao tian moved and gave a punch at the old man''s gut. *crack* zhao tian heard some bone-cracking noises and the old man''s abdomen convulsed because of the forceful punch *boom* "urgh!" his pupils shrunk in pain and was blasted away as he rolled on the barren land. "i am sure i told you not to pry into my private life." zhao tian muttered. *gik* zahra ashante was shocked to see zhao tian throwing a punch at the ombudsman of this country like that "h-how? i am certain he is in the 6th level of emperor astral stage." "arghhh!!!" the ombudsman let out a guttural cry of pain as waves of excruciating pain surged through every inch of his body, causing him to clench his teeth tightly. as he tried to stand up *cough* he coughed blood feeling his stomach mushed and kneeled on the floor clutching his abdomen. he quickly retrieved a pill bottle from his storage ring and took a high-grade healing pill, tossing it in his mouth. zahra ashante came out of her shock and looked at zhao tian "you just punched the ombudsman of the country... do you know what that means?" zhao tian gave a slight nod "i don''t really intend to destroy public properties and cause nuisance to the government or people." the ombudsman lowered his eyes in contemplation as he remembered zhao tian clearing the emperor level threat in the middle of the city "seems like it is a misunderstanding in my place... i am grateful for the other day clearing hun chen." "and it''s not like i have any grudge towards you... i just want to keep this country safe from cultivators who are trying to destroy it." the ombudsman again looked at barren land "how am i supposed to explain to the public about the disappearance of the forest." "just say that the government cut the trees for wood." zhao tian replied. the ombudsman shook his head helplessly and sensing the presence of zahra ashante lingering in the air, he muttered "and that assassin woman... she looked like she is not from this country." zhao tian spoke "you don''t have to worry about that. i have some business with her." the ombudsman narrowed his eyes "i want to give you a warning. just because you defeated me, it doesn''t mean that you are the strongest cultivator here." "there are people who are far stronger than me in the holy land of zhenzhu, try not to provoke them. and i heard the battle maiden of the royal family, yu hua is in the human world... so be cautious." zhao tian raised his eyebrow upon hearing the name, battle maiden yu hua? as the problem was solved, the ombudsman thought of leaving the place, and as he turned. *crack* he felt a sharp pain in his waist "urgh!" the ombudsman turned to look at zhao tian "you are so cruel to punch an old man like that... the effect is still affecting me." zhao tian shrugged "just don''t pry into my personal life and don''t investigate about me." "i won''t..." *swoosh* ... *woosh* at this time zahra ashante appeared beside zhao tian with a smile "it was really a surprise. i didn''t expect you would be powerful enough to fend off the ombudsman." zhao tian squinted his eyes "explain what happened from the start." Chapter 145: The Client! chapter 145: the client! zahra ashante smiled understanding his question and spoke "i am zahra ashante an assassin from eclipse order. well, long story short... yesterday a killing target came for the emperor stage assassins." she slowly moved leaning on his chest with a giggle "i was quick to get the contract and accepted the assassination request. but when i saw your face in the photo i was instantly thrilled and fell in love with you at first sight." "the price money is really huge and the client has said that if i could bring you alive, they would even pay me extra money. that''s how thirsty they are to kill you." zhao tian looked at the woman leaning on him with a crazy smile on her face "so, you don''t know who the client is?" "hm?" zahra ashante turned her head slightly, and she took a sniff of his intoxicating fragrance theblush onhercheeksintensified. with a delighted squeal "haanh! tiannnn~~~~" she jumped, her arms wrapping around his neck as she rubbed her body on him, her chest brushing with his. zhao tian''s lips twitched in frustration and grabbed her face pushing her "e-ehhh? tiann tiann..." in response, zahra ashante held onto him tightly, her grip refusing to loosen as she desperately clung to him. a sigh escaped his lips seeing her clutching on him like a koala and retracted his hand. "haha... tian..." .zahra ashante nuzzled her face into his neck, savoring the comforting heat radiating from him. is she acting or is she really crazy and loves me? zhao tian shook his head helplessly and spoke "can you find who is the client who wanted to kill me?" hearing this zahra ashante''s eyes narrowed "the client who wanted to kill you... hm. i will try to gain that information but it would be quite hard." zhao tian gave a slight nod and zahra ashante''s raised her gaze looking at zhao tian''s blue eyes, her eyes overflowing with love. inthatmoment,shecouldsensethedoubtlingeringinhismind "i know you are thinking that i don''t really love you and i am just acting." "so to prove my love, i will do whatever it takes to find the client who wanted to kill you." she said and retracted herself from him. but as she again looked at him, her eyes quivered "one last time..." she whispered before leaping into his arms, snuggling her body with him as her hands ran over her back. she took a deep breath inhaling his scent and nodded her head in satisfaction "now, i am leaving..."she took a step back and flew away from there. -_- zhao tian stood there dumbfounded. the fuck? ... *creek* zhao tian opened the apartment''s door and entered inside. mei xiu, who was sitting at the dining table stood up her eyes locking with his and a slight blush appeared on her cheeks. with a soft smile, zhao tian walked near her and mei xiu suddenly took a step forward hugging him. though a little surprised zhao tian hugged her back. leaning on his arms, she muttered in a gentle tone "sorry tian, if i did something uncomfortable... as i said this is my first time experiencing this so... i am not sure what to do." "i didn''t think you would leave the apartment because of that..." "so, i want to know who the fuck dared to give fake information which almost got me killed." "haha!" the man suddenly burst into laughter upon hearing zahra ashante''s story and zahra ashante narrowed her eyes. "boss?" zahra ashante spoke confused. the man shook his head with a slight chuckle "no, i just remembered a guy named chi jin. he asked for normal assassins to kill a target." "but there was actually a cultivator with the target who killed our assassins and later called for a refund. i just remembered about him." the man again turned his eyes at zahra ashante "but... i can''t reveal the client to you as you know our eclipse order works on mutual trust between the clients and us." zahra ashante kinda anticipated this and said "then i am leaving the eclipse order.," hm? the man narrowed his eyes "you will leave?" zahra ashante nodded her head "i have been working with this organization for many years and completed various missions. and i asked for one request and if you couldn''t do that, i don''t think i need to be in this organization." the man''s face turned grim upon hearing this, but he made a quick decision "we can get many clients, but we only have one windwhisper." the man raised his hand and from the shelves, a document floated and came near zahra ashante "though i am surprised that powerful cultivators in emperor stage are also lurking in the human world." zahra ashante gave a nod, took the document in her hand, and saw zhao tian''s picture in it. she flipped the page to look at the client''s name "zhu kim." a cold mutter escaped her lips. "i''ll be back." she placed the document and turned to leave. "be careful with the ombudsman." the man said before zahra ashante left the room. after she left, the man shook his head as a slow smile appeared on his lips "she trained under me, but now she is raising her voice against me... she has grown." ... next day morning~ zhao tian who was lying on the bed gently caressed zhao suyin''s hair who was lying on top of him naked. *ring* at this time, his phone rang. zhao tian turned his head and took his mobile from the nightstand. seeing the name, he attended the call with a smile on his face "miya, good morning..." chi miya giggled "good morning and tian.... are you the one who did that?" zhao tian was confused. "did what?" chi miya replied, "just see the news." she knew zhao tian was the one who killed zhu xian but the current news... hm? zhao tian entered the ytube app and saw the latest news. "zhu manor was destroyed?" Chapter 146: A talk with Zahra! chapter 146: a talk with zahra! *swoosh* zhao tian flew in the air as he continued to search for zahra ashante''s presence. after a few moments of searching, he found her sitting on the rooftop of a building and she seemed like she was waiting for him. *swish* he landed on top of the building and zahra ashante who was sitting on the edge of the building''s top, jumped down and leaped towards zhao tian hugging his neck tightly enveloping him in a tight embrace. "tiann~~~" she exclaimed joyfully. zhaotian''s lipscurvedintoawrysmile seeing her clinging to him. a little later, after savoring his warmth she took a step back, a wide smile plastered on her face. "you saw the news?" zhao tian walked to the edge of the building''s rooftop "yeah, i did." he uttered sitting on it. zahra ashante also sat beside him "it is that zhu kim who wanted to kill him." zhao tian gave a slight nod "it is expected since i killed his son." zahra ashante understood why zhu kim wanted to kill zhao tian and nodded "he was really annoying, so i killed him quickly. well, i also have to thank him as i got to meet the love of my life, hehe..." she giggledplayfully, hugging his hand with her arms. zhao tian narrowed his eyes looking at the woman, contemplating in his mind "so, what is your motive?" huh? "motive?" zahra ashante was puzzled and tilted her head. zhao tian spoke "you just saw me yesterday and you are acting like this..." he said glancing down at her arms hugging his hand. "so, i am sure there must be a hidden reason for you to approach me like this." "haha!" zahra ashante laughed and shook her head "no, no, i actually love you... there are no hidden motives. you don''t believe in love at first sight?" zhao tian''s frown deepened as he couldn''t just trust a woman who popped up yesterday. "zahra, there are times when you need to be serious. so i am asking again, why did you approach me?" as zahra ashante noticed the seriousness in his tone and saw his eyes narrow, her previously cheerful smile diminished and she couldn''t help but let out a sigh "i am serious and i really don''t have any bad motives towards you." "i honestly think you are so attractive and my heart fluttered when i first saw your picture. so i became curious about you and when i saw you in real life, i instantly fell in love with you." hearing her sincere reply, zhao tian squinted his eyes and the truth is that he also never felt any danger from her. even during their fight, she was just playing around. zahra ashante giggled and spoke "but, you don''t fall in love with me back." huh? zhao tian was quite perplexed hearing this, then she doesn''t want him to love her? zahra ashante nodded her head "that''s why i don''t want you to fall in love with me. what would you do if i failed my goal and died in the process?" she glanced at his eyes "it will surely hurt you if you love me, so that''s why i don''t want you to reciprocate my feelings... yet." her eyes softened as she leaned in whispering "when i complete my mission and after i took my revenge, i will find you and give myself to you." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle hearing this "it would probably take decades for you to become strong and kill him." zahra ashante was surprised as this was the first time she saw him giggle. she also chuckled "what? you will wait decades for me, right?" zhao tian shook his head and said in a teasing tone "no, i already have some lovely women. guess, i''ll just spend some time with them." "zahra ashante retorted "you are rude and... you have other women? womanizer?" "haha..." "..." "..." zahra ashante continued looking at the vehicles moving around the roads like small ants, her hands still around zhao tian''s arm "well, i think it''s time to leave." she turned her gaze to zhao tian and her eyes saddened "i don''t know when will i see you again or will i be alive to see you." hearing this, zhao tian frowned his eyebrows, he saw this woman just yesterday but after the long talk he had just now, he had to admit that he might have grown some feelings for her. "if you want, i can help you with your goal." zahra ashante''s eyes softened hearing his words, but she shook her head "i know you are pretty strong, but i don''t want you to be involved in this. i will try... and if i can''t i will run to you for help." *smooch* she gently pressed her lips against his cheek, leaving a lingering touch as she whispered and a slight blush adorned her face "i am leaving... please, don''t forget me tian" her words echoed in his ear as she disappeared with the wind. *woosh* (a/n: um, do you guys think the pacing is slow? do i need to increase the pacing? id you think it is slow, don''t worry the pace will pick up in the next few chapters and i hope the story is not getting boring. and i have also created a new discord server for this novel, if you wish to join, the link is in the synopsis.) drop power stones, golden tickets, um uh gifts, and maybe super gifts. Chapter 147: A lil talk with Luo! chapter 147: a lil talk with luo! *vroom* as the sun descended, in the evening, zhao tian again drove to mei xiu''s place to spend some time with her. as he got out of the car, *tap* he heard a noise from behind. he turned his head and saw a woman wearing a police dress standing there. zhao tian smiled faintly "miss cai." cai luo stepped forward walking near him "i have been waiting here for two days, for you to come since i caught you here the last time and i don''t know your address." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle leaning back on his car "so, why are you searching for me?" cai luo spoke with a slight frown "are you the one who demolished the zhu manor?" zhao tian shook his head, keeping his faint smile "no, i didn''t." cai luo tilted her head a little suspicious of him "i didn''t sense your energy, but i sensed some wind energy which is used to destroy the whole building and flatten it." "oh..." zhao tian was ''amused'' hearing this. and seeing this, cai luo shook her head helplessly "i don''t know if someone else did this or you set up someone to kill zhu kim, but in my guess, you just provoked one of the top sects in zhenhzhu." "that day, zhu kim raged that his son''s death was not natural and someone killed him. you are the last one zhu xian offended, so he should have suspicions over you." "and there is another thing, zhu kim''s brother, zhu wan survived." hm? a frown creased zhao tian''s face upon hearing this. did she miss it? no, she is an assassin, how could she? "seems like zhu wan is not in the manor during the time of destruction. and he is also the one with zhu xian when you beat him up." "so if the stormweaver sect came forward for revenge and if zhu wan pointed you as suspicious..." ''that won''t happen as i would find and kill him today itself.'' zhao tian muttered in his mind and asked "the top five sects is not that big of a deal, right?" "it''s the name given to the sects who win the competition between disciples, so that doesn''t really show the power of the sect." he baited her wanting to learn more information. cai luo squinted her eyes contemplating and what he said made sense as the treasures in ancient ruins are unpredictable. and as she was about to speak *ring* her mobile phone rang. she took the mobile and saw it was from her friend within the police, she quickly picked up the call "what happened?" "zhu wan who was under the protection was just killed." cai luo raised an eyebrow "how?" "we don''t know, suddenly his head sliced off from his body." "okay, i''ll be there now." cai luo said canceling the call.*click* she turned her gaze to zhao tian and uttered "zhu wan was killed." huh? then the conversation till now was useless? he couldn''t help but chuckle "i guess someone did the job for me." "i have to leave." cai luo muttered and left before taking a brief glance at zhao tian. looking at the retreating figure of cai luo, zhao tian had a frown on his face ''she seems to be in the 7th or maybe the 8th level of monarch astral stage.'' ''she needs help?" ... meanwhile, zahra ashante who was levitating in the air chuckled to herself "what an idiot that zhu wan guy is... i missed him last time because i only saw one name ''zhu kin'' well now the zhu lineage has ended." filled with anger and grief over the loss of his brother, zhu wan called the eclipse order and cursed them for failing to kill zhao tian which resulted in the death of his brother. the boss of the eclipse order conveyed the message to zahra ashante that she missed a target and zahra ashante quickly sprung into action and did her job. zahra ashante let out a deep sigh and the image of a handsome man flashed across her mind. a gentle smile appeared on her face "i have to train harder and become powerful to kill that guy. after that, i can be with tain..." "and my next mission is overseas... urgh." drop power stones, golden tickets and gifts if you like the story! Chapter 148: A vacation? chapter 148: a vacation? after cai luo left, zhao tian walked to mei xiu''s apartment. as he opened the door and entered. the sight before him left him momentarily speechless. mei xiu who was sitting on the sofa was wearing a delicate pink tank top that accentuated her feminine curves, while a pair of shorts revealed her shapely thighs. this surprised him as this was the first time she wore something revealing like this as she had always been more reserved in her choice of clothing. hearing the door creak open, mei xiu also turned her gaze from her phone and saw zhao tian. as soon as she saw him, her cheeks blushed pink and she quickly averted her gaze, lowering her head in an attempt to conceal her flushed face. zhao tian just chuckled, before making his way toward her and taking a seat next to her. as he settled down, she stood up from her seat "i will make coffee for you to drin-" but zhao tian gently clasped her hand and pulled her, making her sit on his lap. "kyaah!" mei xiu who was startled by his sudden pull, somehow sat on his lap. "where are you going after showing this?" zhao tian raised his hand gently groping her boobs and he could clearly feel the suppleness of her skin over the texture of her dress. "haangh~!" a moan slipped past mei xiu''s lips and zheo tian teased "you are not even wearing a bra...." "mmnghh~" the blush on mei xiu''s face deepened hearing his teasing remarks and she let out another soft moan feeling his fingers playing with her boobs. "angh~~" the sensation intensified as she felt his skilled fingers caressing and fondling her boobs, igniting a wave of desire within her. seeing that mai xiu was enjoying his touch, a grin appeared on his lips. he brought his fingers to the end of the tank top and mei xiualso also noticed his hand. he gently slipped his hand into her tank top and he could clearly feel the softness of her abdomen. he playfully traced circles around her belly button, delighting her with the gentle touch of his finger. "hn.. " mei xiu felt a different sensation as zhao tian playfully teased her belly button, causing her to emit a soft sound of surprise and zhao tian slowly traced his finger up to her chest. as mei xiu felt zhao tian''s fingers inch closer to her boobs, her heart raced with excitement and anticipation. without keeping her waiting, zhao tian gently cupped her bare boob in the palm of his hand, sending a surge of pleasure through her body. as mei xiu felt the gentle warmth of zhao tian''s touch on her skin, she couldn''t help but feel her cheeks flush even more deeply. a slight tremor ran through her body, causing her to shiver slightly. "hnngh~" with a soft exhale and a barely audible whisper, mei xu parted her lips and zhao tain continued to fondle her boob, delicately grazing her sensitive nipple with his gentle touch. her body was constantly trembling under his soft touch and mei xiu loved the way he touched her, and his hand squeezing her boob but she was still nervous. zhao tian also noticed this, for a pure and diligent woman like mei xiu, he knew this was a huge thing for her. he slowly retracted his hand and mei xiu turned her eyes at him quite surprised "tian..." "you are still nervous. we can take things slow..." he uttered with a soft smile. seeing him being so understanding of her, her heart fluttered with happiness and her eyes grew tender in affection. "tian..." she couldn''t help but utter his name softly, almost as if it were a whispered melody that resonated with the depths of her emotions. *smoooch* the sound of a gentle kiss was heard as their lips met in a sweet and tender moment of affection. the soft touch of their lips lingered on each other, leaving a feeling of warmth and happiness in the air. "you young people!" but at this time they suddenly heard li qingzhi''s voice from her room and mei xiu panicked as she quickly retracted the kiss. "go and do those things in her room... i can''t sleep, haha." mei xiu who heard this got even more embarrassed and instinctively hid her face in zhao tian''s neck, her cheeks burning with shame "tian!" as they ran first, zhao tian moved his hand and grabbed zhao suyin''s ass who was walking beside him. zhao suyin was slightly surprised and he pulled her by her ass making her fall on him. "tian''er?" zhao tian smiled softly "this is to make up for the date we missed in the resort." zhao suyin giggled and nodded "en." with a mischievous grin, he gave a tight squeeze on her ass "i hope you bought a sext bikini" "hehe, you will be surprised..." meanwhile, fei ziyu was silently following them from the back. ... zhao tian stepped out of his room wearing only broad shorts showcasing his ripped muscles and abs. *creek* at this time, zhao ying and chi miya also walked out of their room. "tian''er..." zhao ying called and turned around in 360 degrees showing the pink triangle bikini she was wearing. zhao tian nodded with a smile "beautiful." "tian." chi miya also called him and showed him the blue bandeau bikini she was wearing. "you are gorgeous." hearing his compliment both zhao ying and chi miya smiled happily and walked near him. "you also look good yourself." zhao ying said placing a kiss on his lips. "yeah..." chi miya also leaned forward kissing him. "uhh... this is quite tight." at this time, zhao suyin came out of the room, and when they saw her, zhao ying and chi miya were so shocked that their jaws dropped. wtf? where is the bikini in there? zhao suyin was wearing a white biki- well, a string that is discreetly covering only her nipples and pussy. 99 percent of her body is exposed, all for zhao tian to see. as it was like a thong, zhao suyin felt it tight near her ass and she pulled trying to adjust it. *twing* the string from her nipples slipped off showing her pink nipples at their full glory. "oh, my..." zhao suyin delicately adjusted the string, draping it over her nipples to discreetly conceal them. after a moment of careful positioning, she let out a soft sigh. "now it''s good." she said with a smile, raising her gaze. "m-mom, what is this? t-tian''er is here... what is this obscene?" zhao ying yelled in shock and chi miya also averted her gaze with a wry smile. "obscene? this is also a bikini... and apart from tian''er, we are all women here. and he is my son, i don''t mind him seeing me, so it''s ok.... hmph." she spoke and walked forward leaving the resort. zhao ying took a deep breath and couldn''t help but sigh in her heart "mom is often playful like this, but this is just too much...." chi miya chuckled wryly "let her have some fun once in a while." -_- zhao tian was still speechless. he didn''t expect hs mom would be this bold in front of zhao ying. ... *thrasshhh* as the waves hit the sea, *treeiiik* deep inside the sea, it suddenly trembled leaving a wave of ocean water to splash around. in the depths of the ocean, concealed within the shadows, a pair of crimson eyes slowly blinked open. *feen* Chapter 149: Moms little help! little help! lying on the beach chair zhao ying, her skin bathing under the sun glanced at zhao suyin who was playing in the ocean water, her boobs jiggling and swaying. "haha!" oh her left was chi miya, who lay on the beach chair comfortably also watching zhao suyin enjoying herself in the ocean. a sigh escaped zhao ying''s lips as she glanced at zhao tian who was on her right side sitting on the beach chair "tian''er, do you know why i wanted to buy a bikini even though we can just be naked because there is no one in this island other than us?" zhao tian shrugged "to feel the beach vacation maybe?" zhao ying shook her head "it''s because of mom. since she is tagging along with us, i thought of buying bikinis if not i would just be naked since it''s you and sister miya." "but now she is almost naked and i am here wearing bikinis. it''s really frustrating. which mom would show herself like this in front of her son?" zhao ying yelled in anger. "kyaah!" but at this time, they suddenly heard zhao suyin''s scream. zhao tian quickly turned his eyes and saw zhao suyin getting swept away by the relentless force of the crashing waves. with a soft sigh, zhao tian stood up from his beach chair and walked towards her. as he left, zhao ying also got down from her beach chair, a mischievous smile on her face "sister miya, let''s go and take the watermelon. i got a plan to punish my mom." chi miya shook her head with a wry sigh "i can already feel your evil idea." zhao tian walked into the shallow depths of the ocean and zhao suyin who was struggling in the water turned towards him "tian''er, help mom." zhao tian reached out and pulled her hand toward him. zhao suyin smiled and hopped on him, wrapping her hands around his neck as she leaned forward her lips close to his, her boobs pressing against his bare chest. "you are a cultivator and you are drowning in this shallow water?" zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle. zhao suyin hugged his neck tightly and glanced at zhao ying and chi miya going towards the resort "well, i wanted you to play with me in the ocean." zhao tian smiled softly, *boing* again feeling her soft boobs he looked down "why did you choose such a bikini? it sure is hot and tempting me to fuck you right now... but you know, ying''er is here, right?" zhao suyin let out a sigh "i was just preparing for the day i would reveal our relationship to ying''er. when i finally tell her about our relationship, she will look back and she will realize that i was leaving hints all along." "so, she won''t be that much surprised. and even now i faked my drown so you would come and seeing us being intimate like this, she will be quite confused about our true relationship." zhao tian spoke, "so instead of being direct, you are playing a long game?" zhao suyin lowered her head, hesitant in her heart "i am scared, tian''er." zhao tian could only chuckle being amused "you know what? ying''er was also scared to tell you about her relationship with me and now the opposite is happening." seeing the seductive woman pleasing his cock, zhao tian couldn''t hold it anymore. "mom!" he pulled her and pushed her on the rock. "tian''er?" zhao suyin was surprised by his sudden pull. zhao tian gently grasped her thigh and spred her legs open showing her pussy which is covered by the thin string of the thong. he then pushed the string to the side showing the pink folds of her wet pussy. with a smirk, he leaned forward stroking his dick on her quivering pussy which is leaking with love juices. zhao suyin met his gaze and, confirming her desire, nodded slightly, beckoning him to come closer with a whispered invitation. "tian''er, come in..." and as zhao tian was about to push his dick in, "mom? tian?!" they heard zhao ying''s voice searching for them. zhao tian''s lips twitched in frustration and zhao suyin smiled wryly. they both looked at each other and they surprised their desires for now. zhao suyin also swam through the ocean reaching near to the main place and saw zhao ying and chi miya standing there with watermelon, a baseball bat, and a black blindfold in their hands. huh? zhao suyin was confused "are we gonna play with that watermelon?" zhao ying nodded "yes, mom... we found a great place on the other side of the island, we can play there. there are also many tender coconut trees there." zhao suyin was obviously excited "ok! ok! let''s go..." .... chi miya placed the watermelon on the sand and zhao ying went behind zhao suyin closing her eyes with the blindfold. "you can''t see anything, right mom?" zhao suyin shook her head "no, ying''er." zhao ying nodded with a smile "okay mom, as you know the rules are simple... you just have to blast that watermelon with the bat in your hands." "we won''t help you and just watch you, ok?" "en. i understood." zhao suyin nodded her head in understanding and zhao ying made zhao suyin circle five times before retreating. with a giggle, zhao ying gently grabbed chi miya''s hand "sister miya, let''s go." she said in a hushed tone. e-eh? chi miya was dumbfounded "how can we leave aunty?" "don''t worry, come on, come on." Chapter 150: An underwater ruin? chapter 150: an underwater ruin? zhaotian,loungingcomfortablyonhisbeachchair looked at zhao ying and chi miya returning with a watermelon but he couldn''t see zhao suyin "where is mom?" zhao ying smiled wryly "she is.. uh playing." zhao tian frowned and used his astral sense looking around the whole island. there he saw zhao suyin blindfolded, hitting the sand searching for the watermelon. zhao tian shook his head helplessly glancing at zhao ying and she just snorted "it is her fault for wearing indecent clothes like that. hmph! so i punished her." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and stood up. "i will go and check on her." he muttered patting zhao ying''s head. feeling his pats, zhao ying smiled and gave a reluctant nod "well, i also feel bad for her now..." chi miya uttered, "that''s why i said this was a stupid plan from the start." "i-i just wanted to tease mom a little." ... as zhao tian strolled along the sandy shore barefoot, he caught sight of zhao suyin swinging around the baseball bat. he strolled near her and as she swung another time, zhao tian swiftly grabbed the baseball bat and zhao suyin was surprised "ying''er?" with his other hand, zhao tian pulled the string covering her nipple and let it go. *slech* causingittosnapagainsther skinwithasharp,stinging pain. "ahh! t-tian''er?" she stammered. zhao tian raised his hand and removed the blindfold from her eyes. zhao suyin''s eyes fluttered open and she glanced around searching for the watermelon. "eh, where is the melon?" zhao tian spoke with a chuckle "ying''er already took it, she was just playing with you." -_- huh? "then i was just swinging around randomly like a fool?" zhao suyin muttered in frustration. with utmost tenderness, zhao tian gently scooped zhao suyin causing the baseball bat to slip from her grasp as she entwined her arms lovingly around zhao tian''s neck. "i want to spend all my day here with you alone... but i know i can''t since ying''er and miya are also there." zhao suyin whispered softly as she leaned against his shoulder. zhao tian smiled and walked towards the ocean. this made zhao suyin confused as she thought he took her in his arms to take her back to the resort. "then let''s enjoy some time here." he entered the water and tossed her into the ocean. *splash*zhao suyin was startled and she quickly rose above the surface, she was fully drenched and the strings had already slipped off. *smooch* ... zhao tian spent the rest of his time of the day with zhao suyin, zhao ying and chi miya, eating and playing together.... while teasing each other, and having some sex in between. and it was already nearing evening. the sun was beginning to set, signaling that the day was coming to a close. zhao tian stood before the crashing waves, feeling the cool mist on his face as he stretched out his hands. "there is an eerie energy?" a mutter left zhao ying''s lips, who now wore normal clothes. chi miya had a frown on her face "there might be treasure or danger. and tian, if there is anything dangerous for you... come back quickly." zhao tian gave a soft nod and a transparent barrier appeared around his body in the shape of his body covering him like a thin layer. as he entered the water, the water didn''t touch him, and seeing this zhaop tian proceeded to go deeper into the ocean. "let''s wait for tian to return." ... *swish* with a swift swish, zhao tian plunged into the depths of the ocean, propelling himself forward with the power of his astral energy. as he traveled further, he felt the eerie energy getting stronger and stronger. and after a while of traveling in the water, he finally reached his place. at the bottom of the ocean, he found a massive structure resembling a box, towering at a height of 300 meters. the surface of the box is adorned with numerous intricate markings, emitting a subtle yet captivating purple glow. "an ancient ruin? but i can''t see any doors." at this time, he noticed a single engravement on the box, glowing brightly "hm?" curiosity got the best of him as he reached out to touch the purple mark. ... meanwhile, in a distant corner of the vast universe, there is a woman sitting crosslegged inside a luxurious room and the astral energy seems to concentrate around her. sitting on the platform inside the cultivation chamber, she was deeply engrossed in her cultivation, her long black hair falling down to her waist. *flick* *flick* suddenly a necklace on her neck glowed faintly in purple color and it began to tremble in her neck. this necklace also has engravings which also glow in faint purple. because of the constant trembling of the necklace, the woman was startled as she opened her eyes, disturbed from her peaceful state of cultivation and as she saw the necklace glowing, she was taken aback. "this is..." i hope you guys liked this chapte Chapter 151: A monster? chapter 151: a monster? "hm?" zhao tian was confused as he saw the intricate designs in the box continue to glow in its purple shade. "how to open this box?" he muttered under his lips as he swam around the box, checking if there are any buttons or shit there to open it. "maybe is it something that should not be opened?" he contemplated with a slight frown etched on his face. *threik* but at this time, the box suddenly began to tremble and the ground shook a little, and the aquatic fishes that had once peacefully resided there hastily scattered in all directions in a state of panic. *thud* in the next moment the black box split open into four separate pieces and zhao tian saw a pitch-red hand coming out of the box placing it on the edge of the box. huh? zhao tian was taken aback by the gigantichand popping out of the box. ah, fuck my luck! *thud* *thud* the box pieces also slowly fell off and zhao tian saw the abomination that he just unleashed into this world. standing before him was a demonic creature, its skin a deep shade of crimson and its form eerily humanoid. the grotesque contortions of its face and skin were enough to send chills down anyone''s spine, instilling a sense of terror in all who laid eyes upon it. its piercing red eyes glanced around the surroundings and it was at a height of 160 meters. (pic here) *clank* at this time, the creature took a large red axe from the ground which was sealed along with it in the box. "grrrrrrahhhhh!" with an earth-shattering roar that reverberated across the vast expanse of the ocean for several kilometers, causing ripples and tremors, the creature unleashed its fury, leaving the aquatic fishes in a state of terror. zhao tian had a deep frown on his face, ''what is this creature? surely not an astral beast.'' ''and it is not an ancient ruin, seems like i accidentally opened up a seal and unleashed this. well, then i''ll just have to kill it then.'' ''i have to ask shenyi what it is...'' *woosh* noticing that its movements are slow inside the water, the creature jumped from the ocean floor launching itself towards the surface. zhao tian also followed it along. *splash* pushing away the water, the creature appeared on the surface standing above the surface of the water. eh? zhao suyin chuckled to herself seeing zhao tian "what a bad mom i am... i should never think he''ll lose. how can my son lose?" the creature felt its whole body being numb as it was relentlessly beaten with waves of scorching fire and bone-chilling cold one after another. *swish* suddenly, in the blink of an eye, the creature materialized in mid-air, brandishing its slashing at zhao tian. ''fucking fast!'' zhao tian muttered in shock as he narrowly dodged the slash of the axe ''even shenyi was scared, so this shit must be from the high stars, and if it regained its full power... fuck.'' the creature also knew that zhao tian was the problem and swung the axe at him again. but zhao tian just dodged the attack once again and used his movement technique space ripple steps for short instantaneous teleportation appearing in front of the creature''s face. he pulled back his fist as he flowed his astral energy in his palm and punched right at the damn face of the demon. *thoom* his powerful punch snapped the creature''s neck and it took three steps back before falling back into the ocean staggering. *thrasshh* the creature''s whole body got drenched by the seawater. a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips and *crack* suddenly, bolts of purple lightning crackled and danced across his entire body. and as the fire flowed through the bolts of lightning, the color of the lightning changed to red and its intensity increased swirling around him in a mesmerizing glow. saltwater is a better conductor of electricity than normal water. *thrash* the bolt of red lightning was shot toward the creature as it tore through the air reaching the creature that just stood up. and as the creature raised its axe in an attempt to cleave the lightning, the bolts of lightning split itself into two and struck the creature from both sides. "gaaaaarrrghhhh!" the creature let out a guttural scream as it experienced the searing pain of fire and lightning energy coursing through its body, causing its flesh to tear apart from within as its body trembled standing above the ocean water. as the bolts of lightning continued to damage the creature, zhao tian was not idle. with a swift dash, he kicked the creature''s face with his foot blasting it away in the ocean. he continued to throw hands not letting the creature have any rest to regain its power back. ''how much time left?'' he mused in his mind again delivering a powerful punch. ''ah here it is...'' zhao tian quickly backed away from the creature and maintained a good distance from the creature. *cough* as the relentless beatings stopped, the creature also slowly got up trying to regain its strength. *swooosh* a distinct sound pierced through the silence, resonating with an electrifying crackle. the creature raised its head and saw a silver spear falling down from the sky at breakneck speed, its speed almost tearing the space itself. before the creature could react and dodge the strike, *booooooooom* drop power stones, golden tickets, and gifts if you like the story. Chapter 152: Eldritchfiends? chapter 152: eldritchfiends? *boooommmmm* an ear-piercing explosion echoed through the surroundings as the spear struck the creature and the water in that area exploded blasting away. the impact was so powerful that itmomentarilyclearedthearea,the ground under the sea was visible for a few seconds.no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao ying and chi miya also backed away from the shores as the waves became ferocious because of the water blasting around the area causing turbulence. zhao tian gazed at the pieces of the creature floating around in the ocean which is slowly melting away like a goo. *swish* he then retracted the silver spear and it appeared in his hand. feeling the sheer weight of the spear, zhao tian muttered, his hand trembling "it''s still heavy." a divine tier spear, it is so heavy that he couldn''t swing it or use it efficiently. that''s why during his fight with the creature, he hurled it toward the sky using his astral energy. and as it reached a certain height, it began to fall down and the rest is in the hands of gravity. he knew that he needed a powerful strike to one-shot the creature before it regained its power. so with the weight of the spear and the the gravity, a divine tier spear gained enough momentum to inflict a devastating one-kill move. he turned his head and sensed zhao suyin, zhao ying, chi miya, and fei ziyu were safe in the resort. so he thought of going back and seeing xia shenyi first. ... shi yixian who was sitting in the hall, looked at xia shenyi walking around the hall being so anxious and worried about something. "what happened? what happened?" xia shenyi kept muttering, her heart palpating in nervousness, worried about zhao tian. *swish* at this time, zhao tian appeared in the hall, and seeing him, xia shenyi quickly hurried toward him hugging him in her arms "tian..." she muttered in relief. seeing that she was worried, zhao tian hugged her back gently patting her head. shi yixian also stood up from her seat "my liege." shi yixian spoke clearing his doubts "my liege, physically they are more powerful than cultivators and they have a unique elemental energy only for them- darkness." hm? "a darkness elemental that only they could harness?" zhao tian muttered under his lips. "there are evil cultivators who can use evil and dark energy, is it the same as them?" zhao tian asked. shi yixian shook her head "no liege, they are not the same... this one is completely different." "the energy the evil and dark cultivators use is from negative emotions and malicious intent. it embodies corruption and twisted intentions." "but this darkness element is different, they are a form of chaos and the elemental opposite of light. my liege, if you want to fight against the eldritchfirnds efficiently, it is better to use light elemental." "the light energy burns them and inflicts more damage than other elemental attacks and cultivation technique attacks." zhao tian gave a nod understanding a bit about these eldritchfiends and at this time, zhao tian noticed that xia sheny''s been silent for a while and was just hugging his neck while burying her face in his neck. "shenyi?" he called her softly but xia shenyi didn''t move from her position and stayed silently. at this time, he felt droplets of water near his neck. he turned to shi yixian "yixian, you can leave." shi yixian ever respectful and obedient stood up "yes, my liege." with a bow she left the hall. after she left, zhao tian gently grabbed xia shenyi''s chin and raised her face up "what happened shenyi?" he asked in concern looking at the tears streaming down her face. zhao tian raised his hand gently wiping away the tears and xia shenyi spoke "i lost my mom because of the eldritchfiend attack and as i remembered her, i couldn''t...i-i.. and you were also attacked by eldritchfiend...*sob* *sob* i was sacred i would lose you too." only then zhao tian did realize that he never asked xia shenyi about her past. xia shenyi again buried her face on his neck and zhao tian softly patted her head "now i am here, right? don''t worry." "en." *smooch* he gently pressed his lips against her forehead, leaving a tender and affectionate mark. Chapter 153: A confrontation! chapter 153: a confrontation! in a room- "hm..." a sweet mutter left a woman''s lips as she placed the teacup on the table, a hint of amusement dancing in her cold blonde eyes as she gazed at the old man sitting opposite him on the table. the ombudsman sighed heavily, "he is really powerful despite his age and cultivation, lady hua. he beat me like that not even seeing that i am an old man." yu hua chuckled in her heart and spoke in a calm tone "the last time, i saw him... i was sure he was in the 6th level of emperor astral stage, how did he beat you?" "has your bones gone so old that cultivators a whole stage below you are beating you now?" the ombudsman could only smile dryly "he has terrific combat prowess and has affinity over two powerful elements, fire, and ice." yu hua slightly frowned her eyebrows ''that guy never told me about these things. i went to him to warn about the stormweaver sect''s revenge.'' ''but he has beaten ombudsman provoking the government and has beaten orlando williams provoking lycan syndicate. he was also about to kill a minister, almost creating a world war.'' she again took a sip of the tea ''and he also had a black sword which is above heaven grade. i am sure it''s not epic or mythic grade... is that ethereal grade?'' ''sister freya had an ethereal-grade weapon. his weapon must be from the ancient ruins, there is no way he has a connection with people from the high stars.'' her lips twitched in frustration ''and because of this guy, now i am here without my disguise and i have to confront those bastards later.'' she muttered in her mind glancing at the ring on her finger. the ombudsman who was sitting spoke in an apologetic tone "i am sorry, lady hua. i know i can''t speak alone with those guys... so i called you." "i am very grateful that you came for me and this government''s aid." he stood up from his chair, bowing his head. yu hua just took another sip of her tea "it''s not your fault in the first place. it''s because of tian and i only came because his name was added to this problem. i don''t really care about you or this government." hm? yu hua squinted her eyes, how did they get his picture? wait, it''s not a picture. it''s a drawing. seems like they drew zhao tian with the help of orlando williams describing the facial features. "he barged into the resort disturbing our young lord''s peaceful moment. he killed some of our guards." "he injured our young lord and almost killed our minister. so, mr. president... are you provoking us for a war?" huh? the president and the other officials were startled to hear this. the president spoke "war? we never intended to have war with the western nations in the first place." "waging a war just because a citizen of ours provoked your prince is not fair at all." another one voiced. jack daniel spoke, "he did not just provoke, he killed our people." at this time, the ombudsman spoke, "don''t forget you are the one who created the mess first by transporting your serum through our nation. and because of that, a lot of destruction happened and the existence of cultivators was almost discovered by normal people." (a/n: i almost wrote serum as semen here, lmao) jack daniel smirked "it is true that we are the ones who transported the serum via this nation, but the one who stole it and created chaos is from your country. so we can''t do anything about it." the ombudsman''s heart fumed with anger "but you deliberately didn''t put any protection around your vehicle and baited hun chen to steal them." jack daniel replied keeping his smirk "we deliberately didn''t put any protection because we thought putting high protection would attract attention and we simply transported it through semi-truck." "but this hun chen from your nation somehow found that and stole it." the ombudsman narrowed his eyes in anger but he couldn''t do anything here. meanwhile, yu hua just sat there silently with a stoic face listening to the yappings. looking at all the officials being silent, jack daniel spoke "so here we bring or proposition. how about this?" "you hand over that cultivator from your country to us and we won''t wage war on this nation." Chapter 154: War is inevitable! chapter 154: war is inevitable! "you hand over that cultivator from your country to us and we won''t wage war on this nation." huh? the president''s eyes widened in surprise as he processed the proposition, causing a ripple of astonishment to sweep through the room. the other officials present glanced at each other, their expressions betraying a mix of curiosity and contemplation. how can they sacrifice a cultivator from their country like that? but again thinking about it, they felt like it was a good deal. because if only that cultivator is sacrificed the other people in the nation can survive. in the event of a war, regardless of the outcome,, there would surely be casualties and they wanted to avoid that at any cost. "we can''t hand over him." at this time, yu hua, who had been silent the entire time, spoke. huh? confused by the sudden interruption, all eyes in the room shifted towards yu hua and jack daniel frowned his brows "woman, i don''t know who you are. you better stay silent here." theold manstood up from his seatandshoutedangrily "you, do you know who she is? she is here as the representative of zhenhzu, the battle maiden lady yu hua herself." wha- the people from the western nations were shocked to the core hearing this name and their bodies shuddered. who doesn''t know about yu hua, the ruthless battle maiden and one of the strongest cultivators on the planet? even in the past, she has killed many people from their lycan syndicate. jack daniel''s heart palpated in fear as he didn''t expect the battle maide would be here "w-what do you mean by you can''t hand over him?" hestuttered,his voicetrembling. "is it okay for you? we would wage war on this country and this country is doomed to fall under the attack of the western nations." yu hua spoke keeping her calm voice "i don''t care about the president or the country, but you can''t have that cultivator." the government officials were taken aback by her bold declaration because she was prioritizing that cultivator over them and the country. jack daniel narrowed his eyes as he gazed at yu hua "so you are really calling for a war, huh?" yu hua spoke "if you thinkso,thenso beit.just try to wage waragainstthis countryand you will know what will happen." jake daniel gritted his teeth in frustration, he knew very well what she was trying to say. if she is here, it indirectly means that the zhenhzu will be with this nation''s government if they wage war. and when the strongest organization is with the government, how can they wage war confidentially? "if he is that important to you, we know many ways we can get our job done by killing him." *swiisshh* a surge of astral energy erupted from yu hua''s body and the whole room shook for a second "a scratch on him, i''ll have your head." she uttered coldly, her eyes narrowing. at night- in the luxurious resort, zhao tian is sitting alone in his room with a large book in front of him on the table. he had a frown on his face, as he inscribed another rue on the blank paper near him. *creek* at this time, zhao suyin came inside his room and saw him reading rune scriptures. zhao tian turned his eyes at her and smiled "mom..." she walked and sat beside him on another chair. with a gentle smile, she raised her hand ruffling his soft white hair "tian''er it is past midnight, you are still awake? it is bad for your health." hearing this, zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle "mom, sometimes you are forgetting that i am a cultivator." zhao suyin sulked her lips "cultivator or not, i am worried about my son''s health." she then glanced at the large book and the rune inscribed on the white paper beside that book. "it''s been years since i saw you studying like this." zhao tian just chuckled and continued doing his research. zhao suyin stood up from the chair and moved, lying on the bed "i''ll wait here until you finish your work." a few more minutes passed, and zhao tian tossed the crumpled paper ball in his hand toward the paper on the table. as the ball inched near the paper, the rune engraved in it suddenly glowed and *swish* *swish* zhao tian turned to look at another piece of paper, and the rune engraved on it glowed. *swish* the paper ball came out of it. seeing this, a smile appeared on zhao tian ''s face ''it''s finally done.'' he muttered in his mind leaning back on the chair, stretching his muscles. ''now all i gotta do is create the rings and i also have to go to zhenzhu.'' as he turned his head, he saw his mother looking at him with a soft smile "is it finished, tian''er?" she didn''t know what he was doing, she just knew he was researching something. zhao tian stood up from the chair and lay beside her on the bed "yeah, it''s done." zhao suyin snuggled close to him and kissed his lips, "very well..." zhao tian also reciprocated the kiss enjoying the soft texture of her lips over his lips. a little later, she retracted the kiss and cuddled, placing her head on his chest and zhao tian hugged her tightly. after a few more minutes, zhao ying who was still quite sleepy walked towards zhao tian''s room "has tian''er finished his work? *yawm*" upon opening the door, she was met with the sight of zhao tian embracing zhao suyin tenderly in his arms as they lay peacefully asleep. seeing this, a smile bloomed on zhao ying''s face and she also climbed up on the bed lying on other side of the bed. she moved, hugging him from the bac "tian''er..." .------------------------------------------------- Chapter 155: Storage rings? chapter 155: storage rings? "haah.." feeling the warm touch of the hot water on his body, zhao tian let out a soft sigh, xia shenyi who was sitting between his legs in the hot springs had a frown on her face looking at the paper in her hand. looking at the intricate runes, xia shenyi muttered "tian, this is so complicated. i can''t even understand anything. i am really surprised that you did this after you learned runes just for some days." zhao tian smiled and glanced at another woman who was sitting beside them in the ho springs. feeling his gaze, a faint blush adorned shi yixian''s cheek and she could feel his burning gaze on her breasts. "my liege..." a soft mutter escaped her lips as she timidly raised her hands covering the boobs filled with red scars. zhao tian just chuckled and xia shenyi asked curiously "what else have you added to this rune along with the storage ring, tian." zhao tian hugged her from behind softly groping her boobs "after creating the ring, you will see it yourself." "hmm." xia shenyi mused and moved the paper near zhao tian''s hand and he stored it in his storage ring. "hnngh~!" softly fondling her boobs, zhao tian gazed at shi yixian who couldn''t help but sneak glances at them from the corner of her eyes. "yixian." shi yixian was startled and the blush on her face deepened. "my liege?" she replied lowering her head in embarrassment. "yixian, i want you to cut some divine astral stones i have." zhao tian spoke and shi yixian gave a nod "will be done, my liege." xia shenyi in his arms turned around a little confused "you are cutting the stones to create the rings?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, it is costlier than a diamond and it will look good on my women''s finger." "certainly." xia shenyi nodded her head in understanding and zhao tian leaned in biting her ear. "hahaha!" xia shenyi chuckled feeling his small bites on her ear and raised her hand caressing his cheek. "mngh~ tian..." meanwhile, shi yixian watching zhao tian playing with xia shenyi''s boobs she turned her head. as she looked at her boobs marred with red scars, a pang of discomfort washed over her. after getting these scars, she was not concerned as she didn''t care much about her appearance in the first place. but now she couldn''t deny the strange emotions stirring in her heart. she doesn''t know why, but she doesn''t like the scars on her body. she feels ashamed to show this body in front of her liege. as she glimpsed at the fair skin of xia shenyi, her eyes trembled a twinge of envy crept into her heart. she also wants that kind of skin... as her mind processed to remember how she got those scars, a series of screams and blood splashing echoed in her mind. the haunting memories played out like a movie in her head, each scene more vivid and terrifying than the last. the sounds of anguish and the sight of crimson blood pooling around her feet seemed to be etched permanently in her mind. she closed her eyes trying hard to remember her memories of the past and at that time, the silhouette of a man floating in the sky appeared in her mind, his body surrounded by blue flames. zhao tian spoke, "the ring i just gave you is a storage ring and..." "storage ring? like the one you have, tian''er?" zhao ying exclaimed in surprise and zhao tian gave a nod "yeah." chi miya was astonished to hear this "t-then, tian... like you, we can also add things in this ring?" zhao tian smiled faintly "yeah, you can." zhao ying giggled "then i can store all my clothes in this ring and wear them." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle "en, you can use it as a wardrobe." "and there is another important usage. try flowing your astral energy into the ring." zhao tian said. zhao ying and chi miya looked at each other before flowing their astral energy through the ring on their finger and *swoosh* as zhao ying and chi miya blinked their eyes they were in a grass field surrounded by beautiful scenery and they instantly recognized the place. "we are inside the artifact?" zhao ying muttered in disbelief and chi miya looked down at the complicated runes drawn on the floor below them. *swish* at this time, zhao tian appeared behind them, casually draping his hands over their shoulders "so, how is it?" zhao ying turned her head with a big smile on her smile "this is great, tian''er. how?" she exclaimed in shock. now they don''t need zhao tian every time to enter and exit the artifact. even if zhao tian is somewhere else, they can still enter the artifact and talk with zhao tian. they can also cultivate whenever they want. at this time, xia shenyi also came there with a smile on her face "seems like tian has already given you the ring..." she muttered a ring glowing on her finger. chi miya nodded her head "yes, sister shenyi... but where did you get these rings suddenly?" xia shenyi shook her head with a giggle "get these? no, no... zhao tian studied these runes for several days and finally formulated the runes. and the rings are handmade by tian; you can even see your name on the back." "t-tian''er, you created this?" "i''ll treasure this with my life." ... "e-eh?" standing in the kitchen, zhao suyin was dumbfounded looking at the exquisite ring on her finger. "you are gonna marry me, tian''er? well, i don''t mind... i will give lots of kids to you..." eh? Chapter 156: Going back to Zhenzhu! chapter 156: going back to zhenzhu! *smooch* zhao tian pulled away from the kiss, a warm smile playing on his lips as he gazed affectionately at the brown haired woman who stood before him. mei xiu raised her hand gently caressing his cheek "come back soon..." zhao tian smiled teasingly and reached out grabbing her boob "of course i will come back soon for these." "hmph, bad guy." mei xiu snorted and zhao tian gave a gentle squeeze on her boob eliciting a sweet moan from her lips "hangh~~" her expression softened as she placed her hand over his and squeezed her boob "just like you said, make sure to come back soon from your trip so you can give this a squeeze because i''ll definitely miss you." zhao tian chuckled softly and mei xiu tip-toed gently placing a kiss on his forehead. as she retracted her lips, zhao tian spoke "spend some time with grandma and take good care of her." "en." ... *thud* closing the door of the apartment, zhao tian stepped outside and at this time he felt a presence looming over in the sky. "hm? why is she here?" zhao tian muttered under his lips before dashing into the air. after flying in the air for a while, he arrived in front of the policewoman floating in front of him. "miss cai..." zhao tian uttered and cai luo had a slight frown on her face "let me get straight to the thing, why didn''t you inform me of the commotion you have caused?" hearing this, zhao tian squinted his eyes and cai luo continued "you killed those people from lycan syndicate, has beaten orlando wiliams provoking the royal family, lycan syndicate and west nations all at once." "not only that, you even beat the ombudsman of this nation." zhao tian replied "well, i didn''t find the need to say all of this to a random policewoman." hm? "you won''t be here...? tian, you have to be careful so it''s better to stay in this city so you will be under my eyes. change the plans for leaving the city." zhao tian spoke "sorry but the plans have already been set and i am saying again. don''t worry about me." cai luo raised an eyebrow seeing him being persistent "at least give me your number. i''ll call you or you can call me." after exchanging the contacts they left the cafe finishing their talk. ... *swoosh* zhao tian flew through the air and he could feel the astral energy in the air getting denser and denser. after a lengthy journey, he finally reached the edge of the forest and entered the territory of zhenhzu. and he dashed towards the heart of zhenhzu, the royal capital. reaching the lunar blossom pavilion, he landed down. seeing him, a surprise swept through the female disciples seeing the man in their sect after a month. zhao tian also didn''t hide his presence and *swoosh* a beautiful woman with long pink hair landed in front of him "ling xin." ling xin bowed her head a little with a smile on her face "welcome back, mr.tian." "little brother!" at this time, ling huang came flying in the air and directly leaped towards zhao tian hugging him "it''s been a while, little brother." ling xin was surprised to see ling huang acting so intimate with him. however, zhao tian just had a faint smile playing on his lips as he hugged her back. *tap* at this time, ling chen and ling meiying also came there. as zhao tian and ling huang retracted the hug, "welcome back, senior tian." they muttered a tinge of admiration in their voices. "let''s go." ling xin gestured and they walked toward the sectbuilding. ling huang giggled "little brother, have you noticed? i have gotten stronger than the last time you came to visit." zhao tian gently nodded "yeah, you took any pills?" ling huang hit his hand playfully "it is the pill you created little brother. you created two pills so i gave one to chao''er and i took another." "but my cultivation increased much that thought." Chapter 157: Meeting the Queen! chapter 157: meeting the queen! in thesoftlyilluminatedchamber, freya arianwen everglage still as ever continued floating in mid-air doing her cultivation. ningxue had aworriedexpressiononher face assheasked,"sisterfreya, isoneflower really enough foryou?" freyaeverglade gave areassuringnod "it is okay, xue''er... and if we wanted we can just create a new one." she spoke playfully winking her eyes. "so anything for me to tell?" freya everglade asked curiously. ning xue gave a soft nod "the competition that is held every 20 years between the sects is about to start." "oh, i see..." frey everglade mused under her lips and asked "where is hua''er? i haven''t seen her in a long time." ning xue shook her head wryly "she is in the human world right now, searching for any clue to find the ember essence lotus. and also watching over some organizations if they are having any alliance with evil sects or dark sects." ning xue continued with a sigh "she is also wearing the ring you gave her which can alter the face and body shape. so she must be doing well there..." freyaeverglade,uponhearingthementionof theevilsect spoke "she has always been sensitive when it comes to evil cultivators and has vowed to eradicate all of them." nin xue shrugged her shoulders "can''t blame her, she lost her sister because of these evil cultivators in the past." "yeah..." ... in the sect''s building- "yeah, those pills are really amazing, little brother. chao''er also leveled up exponentially. and now she is sure that we can get a good place in the tournament and can keep our status as the top five sects in zhenhzhu." zhao tian nodded with a soft smile and asked "when is the tournament beginning?" "in four days, senior tian." ling meiying answered his question. theyexchangedglances ofastonishment,clearlyimpressedby thenewcomer''spresence amongthem. even among the crowd of cultivators, he stood out leaving the people to take subtle glances at his handsome face. hm? at this time, zhao tian felt a powerful presence approaching the grand royal hall. soon enough, a group of cultivators wearing black robes entered the hall and they were none other than the stormweaver sect. his frown deepened looking at the old man sitting on the small throne with a cold look on his face ''he sure is strong. almost 8th level of monarch astral stage,'' one after another, many people came to the royal hall and the top five sects were already there. soon, the thrones are also filled with royal ministers, and the side space is filled with cultivators from smaller sects. *tap* at this time, some noises were heard and anticipation filled the air as the cultivators know they rarely get to see the queen, and it''s during events like this. after some time had passed, an absolutely stunning lady graced the scene, her shimmering blonde hair cascading down her delicate shoulder. her eyes, a captivating shade of gold, possessed a piercing intensity akin to that of a sharp-edged sword. adorned in royal attire, she concealed her face under a veil, while her entire body was covered in splendid, shimmering golden robes. with poise and elegance, she settled herself onto her magnificent throne, her golden eyes glanicng across the gathered crowd in the grandiose royal hall. ''urgh, it''s really annoying to look at all these faces when i can just rest in my room.'' she sighed in her heart. huh? zhao tian was taken aback as he laid his eyes upon the blonde-haired woman. despite her face being partially concealed by the veil, he could still discern some features. ''she is...'' feeling a piercing stare on her, ning xue turned her eyes towards the direction. there she saw a strikingly handsome young man and seeing, his snow-white hair and piercing azure eyes captivating her attention. ''he is...'' her eyes widened in shock as they locked eyes. how? Chapter 158: In the bedroom! chapter 158: in the bedroom! ning xue and zhao tian locked eyes, her golden eyes gazed into his blue eyes and they could feel that both of them were visibly shocked to meet each other. ning xue swiftly turned her head, unable to meet zhao tian''s gaze as her body trembled with a flood of turbulent emotions. similarly, zhao tian shifted his gaze elsewhere, his eyes narrowing in thought. ning xue slowly turned her eyes to him and zhao tian also moved his eyes, their eyes meeting once more in an intense, unspoken connection. ning xue''s eyelids trembled and a soft exhale left her lips, a faint blush creeping on her cheeks. *tap* huh? ling xin was startled to see zhao tian leaving the grand hall. what happened? why did he leave? the others were also confused seeing the handsome young man walking out of the royal hall. the ministers frowned at his behavior as he dared to leave the hall without the permission of the queen. all eyes were on ning xue, waiting for her to take action against the young man who had just left but she was just looking at the back of the young man who just left. this left them quite perplexed seeing ningxue not taking any action. ning xue''s body twitched *cough* and she coughed a little. one of the ministers spoke, his voice laced with concern "your majesty, are you alright?" ning xue raised her hand and muttered "i am alright." she then glanced over at ling xin and spoke "today, the discussions about the tournament will be done with ling xin as the leader." h-huh? the ministers and the sect people were startled hearing her statement. lang jian, who is the sect leader of the stormweaver sect asked "what happened, your majesty?" ning xue stood up from her throne and seeing this everyone stood up in respect to her. "i just remembered an important thing i need to do, i''ll be leaving. ling xin continues the discussions." ling xin bowed her head "as you say, your majesty." zhao tian leaned in towards her neck, inhaling the delightful fragrance that surrounded her before gently placing a soft kiss on her skin. *smooch* his kiss sent shivers down her spine as she felt his warm breath against her neck. "hngh~~"ning xue opened her pink lips letting out a soft moan and raised her hand grabbing his shoulders. "n-no, don''t....." zhao tian just hugged her waist, whispering in her ear "just listen to your body for now..." ning xue opened her eyes and saw the lust and desire dancing in zhao tian''s eyes. "n-no..." ning xue uttered, the blush on her face turning deep red as a tomato and zhao tian grabbed her waist. *haah* *haah* seeing his soft eyes, ning xue''s heart raced and zhao tian raised her thighs and ning xue as if she was under the devil''s charm obediently raised her legs wrapping them around his waist who was on top of him. *haah* looking at the breathtaking woman taking deep breaths with flushed cheeks, zhao tian couldn''t help but want to taste her so bad. the irresistible allure of her sight seemed to envelop him completely, urging him to bridge the distance between them and experience the intoxicating taste of her lips. but as he brought his lips closer to hers, he stopped and felt her warm breath hitting his face. ning xua, catching a glimpse of his face up close, quickly turned away. however, zhao tian spoke "look at me..." as he gently grasped her chin making her look at him, their lips centimeters away close to kissing each other. ning xue''s body trembled as he again touched and confusion filed her mind ''w-why is my body reacting to his touch and why couldn''t i just reject him... his blue eyes, his long white eyelashes, his soft lips, devilish handsome face ... ahhhh~ why is everything about him turning me on so much.'' every little thing about him seemed to awaken a desire within her that she had never experienced before. zhao tian leaned his face even more and their lips slightly brushed each other as a shiver of anticipation ran down her spine. *haah* zhao tian took a deep breath trying to control his emotions "sorry, but... i can''t anymore..." he muttered before kissing her lips. *gasp* ning xue gasped in shock and her fingers clutched his shoulders tightly intending to push him but zhao tian grabbed her waist tightly, devouring her lips as he continued sucking on her lips fervently. "hnngh~!" feeling his aggressiveness, ning xue found herself unable to resist and succumbed to the fiery sensation his lips were igniting on her body. her grip on his shoulder loosened and she gently closed her eyes finally surrendering to her desires. Chapter 159: A connection?! chapter 159: a connection?! *smooch* zhao tian kept pressing his lips against hers, gently nibbling on her lower lip and ning xue was clearly dominated by his experienced lips leaving her breathless. a little later, they pulled back the kiss *haah* *haah* and both of them were taking deep breaths, their eyes looking into each other, a mix of desire and affection reflected in their eyes. ning xue who was intoxicated by the sweet feeling of his kiss couldn''t help but lick her lips. unable to resist, zhao tian again plunged in for a deep kiss and this time he directly inserted his tongue, intertwining his tongue with hers. startled by his wet tongue, she tried to retaliate but alas, under his dominance, she couldn''t do much and it''s not like she doesn''t like it. after a while, they retracted their lips and ning xue pushed him onto the bed sitting on top of his chest with a seductive smile dancing on her lips. her eyes crescented as she licked her lips tasting his lingering saliva "it''s your fault for turning me on..." she leaned down kissing his lips and zhao tian also welcomed her, instantly pushing his tongue and turning it into a passionate kiss as his hands went up grasping her waist. as they withdrew the kiss again, *thud* he playfully pushed her again, and with a giggle, ning xue wrapped her legs around his waist. zhao tian fell on top of her nuzzling his face on her neck and ning xue hugged him tightly. at this time, zhao tian did a bold move, and *gasp* ning xue was surprised as he suddenly grabbed her boob. "w-what are you..." ning xue placed her hand over his hand stopping him. zhao tian raised his face and spoke in a soft tone looking at her quivering eyes "you know very well how much my body craves for you..." "and for you as well, i can see your lust in your eyes. so don''t hold back... let out your lust on me and i will take responsibility for you and your lust." ning xue was quite hesitant but zhao tian just couldn''t help himself and forcefully fondled her boobs over her dress causing ning xue to let out a sweet moan "haangh~~" it''s not only ning xue feeling intoxicated by him, zhao tian is also feeling overwhelming emotions because of her. his mind is screaming ''fuck her, fuck her...'' as he doesn''t know why but it''s as if her body is pulling him. they again kissed as zhao tian''s hands continued roaming on her body fondling and teasing her boobs. in between her gasps of moans, ning xue managed to speak "haah... maybe w-we should control ourselves a bit." "i-i feel like... it''s getting out of hand." zhao tian softly bit her neck and spoke "yeah... i also want to hold back, but my damn body is not listening to me. it wants to taste you even more." with that, he leaned in to plant another kiss on her delicate skin. ning xue ran her fingers through his hair as he continued sucking on her neck "i-i know... it''s the same for me as well. my body is also longing for your touch... but we gotta control, if not i might just lose myself." hearing this, zhao tian also tried to control himself and took a deep breath. ning xue patted his head trying to encourage him "yeah, like that... like that. take a deep breath." the atmosphere in the room turned quite awkward as both of them stayed silent not knowing what to talk about. ning xue looked at him in the corner of her eyes, taking glimpses at his handsome face and she has to admit that he is the most handsome man she has ever seen. a little later, ning xue asked in a low voice "will you... take responsibility for me?" huh? zhao tian was confused hearing this "what do you mean by taking responsibility?..." eh? ning xue was startled, didn''t he say that he will take responsibility? he was l-lying? ning xue felt betrayed in her heart hearing his answer, she thought he was serious about him. she knew it was just a strange attraction, but still... she didn''t expect he would bluntly say that. "aren''t you already my woman?" huh?! ning xue blinked her eyes in shock. i am already his woman? when? seeing her shocked face, zhao tian spoke "since i touched your body and said that i would take responsibility. you are my woman." "remember this, from now on you belong to me and i won''t allow any man to ever lay a finger on you." seeing his dark possessive eyes, ning xue felt a shiver in her body. she didn''t expect him to be so possessive. but she kinda likes it. a smile appeared on her face "i appreciate your guts for boldly declaring me, the queen of zhenzhu as your woman right in front of me." zhao tian shrugged "i just said a fact." "haha! i like you..." ning xue couldn''t help but giggle seeing his boldness and playfulness. zhao tian smiled teasingly "well, i am honoured to be liked by the queen of zhenzhu i guess." ning xue again laughed and softly hit his shoulder "brat..." her eyes softened and she spoke, "let me tell you the answer to your previous question." hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow and got curious to know about the overwhelming yin energy. "recently there''s been a rumor going around the royal capital that queen is infected with some disease and that''s why she is not coming out much." "the truth is, i am not infected with any disease..." (a/n: thankyou antony bro for giving me like 26 golden tickets, damn. also thankyou for the others who gave me your gts supporting me.) Chapter 160: A lil talk with Xue! chapter 160: a lil talk with xue! somewhere in the universe- a beautiful woman with long black hair and black eyes is walking through the quant wooden bridge crossing the river as she made her way into the village. seeing her long black robes, some people were surprised while some were not as this is not the first time she has entered here. she quickly walked to a small restaurant in the peaceful village. but she didn''t enter through the front door and went behind the restaurant where the cabin of the restaurant owner is in. as she turned the handle and pushed the door open, her gaze immediately fell upon a captivating sight. there she saw a blonde woman sitting on the table with a gentle smile on her face showing warmth and serenity. the blonde-haired woman turned her head to the newly entered woman "rong''er." mu rong''s eyes softened as she came and bowed in front of the blonde-haired woman "lady ning." zhao ning shook her head helplessly and and gestured for mu rong to take a seat "sit here." mu rong moved and sat opposite zhao ning on the table. "did you bring the thing i asked you for?" zhao ning asked and mu rong nodded as she raised her hand. a silver bracelet adorned with blue gems appeared in her hand and zhao ning took the bracelet in her hand. "this should be more than enough for this low star." mu rong spoke and zhao ning nodded her head. "en." mu rong spoke in an apologetic tone "sorry, lady ning, because of us you are suffering here in this low star." zhao ning just giggled shaking her head "no, it''s actually peaceful here and i am enjoying my life. i hope vester is doing fine back there with my sister." mu rong''s eyes trembled in admiration "even though young lord vester is not your own son, you are caring this much for him. i am sure lady-" "rong''er." zhao ning cut her abruptly and a sigh escaped her lips "let''s not talk about the past." mu rong gave a slight nod "please forgive me, lady ning." zhao ning just smiled gently "well, since your job is completed. leave now... i don''t want them to find my hiding place." "as you say, lady ning..." zhao tian raised his hand wrapping around her shoulder "maybe we are..." at this time, a doubt arose in ning xue''s mind "if you also have a physique that gives you a large amount of yang energy, what did you do to stabilize that?" "will it also strain your meridians just like me?" a smile appeared on zhao tian''s face and he softly pinched her cheek "i balance my yang energy with yin energy from my women by having sex with them." huh? ning xue completely ignored the first and final part "you have other women?" she asked with a slight frown. zhao tian didn''t hide it and nodded his head "yeah, i do..." this might be a surprise for modern women, but he was sure that women from the cultivation world wouldn''t mind. "hmmm." ning xue mused in her heart. that really came as a shock as she didn''t expect him to have many other women. she muttered under he breath "i know that powerful men tend to have many women and are capable of that... but you are just a young man now. don''t you think it''s soon to have many women?" "i am more than enough for you," she said with a smile. zhao tian quite understood her part, as the queen of zhenzhu why does she need to share her man with other women? why can''t she just monopolize him? zhao tian kept his smile "are you doubting my capabilities?" ning xue shook her head "no, it''s not like that... it''s just that you are too young and your cultivation is- huh?" just now she saw through his true cultivation. huhhhhh?! her jaw dropped as she saw through his cultivation and she couldn''t believe her eyes as she rubbed her eyes. am i dreaming? n-no way! "7th level of emperor astral stage?" she mumbled in shock. "b-b-but how? you look so young like 50 years and... huh?" ning xue shook her head in confusion as this was simply not possible. it will take decades of cultivation to reach this stage. "what is your bone age?" ning xue pondered and gently took hold of his wrist. *gik* she jolted down from her bed in utter shock and her eyes trembled "21? you are 21? what? what? what?" "you are 21 and you are at the 7th level of emperor astral stage?" she clutched her forehead in pain her mind struggling to process the reality in front of her. how come she doesn''t know that there is a young genius inside him in zhenhzu til now? watching her reactions, zhao tian found it adorable and chuckled in his heart. ''i wonder how her reaction would be if i said that i started cultivation just 2 months ago. it must be hilarious. haha'' Chapter 161: Talk continues! chapter 161: talk continues! "hm? you are not from zhenzhu? from the outside world?" ning xue asked with a slight frown etched across her face. "you are not from zhenzhu, so you reached the 7th level of emperor astral stage just from the low amount of astral energy available in the human world?" "that is really... amazing." ning xue muttered in wonder. zhao tian let out a soft chuckle as he got down from the bed and walked toward the balcony. with a soft sigh, he leaned on the balcony railing looking at the breathtaking view of zhenzhu from the top of the royal palace. ning xue continued to mutter "my cultivation speed is higher than others because of the pure yin physique, so his cultivation speed is like that because of his physique?" "but still... just 21 years old?" as she shifted her eyes towards him, she caught sight of him resting against the balcony, his hair playfully tousled by the soft caress of the breeze. "tian..." she called him softly, as she got down off the bed, walking near him. "hm?" zhao tian smiled hearing his name for the first time from her lips. moving close to him, she raised her hand pinching his waist "now say my name too." zhao tian gently took her hand which was pinching him and ning xue intertwined her fingers with him "what''s your name again?" ning xue squinted her eyes "you don''t know this queen''s name?" zhao tian continued to tease and shrugged "i told you i am not from zhenhzu..." ning xue frowned her eyebrows and she felt it weird as she had never introduced herself to someone before "my name is ning xue." zhao tian gave a slight nod "ning xue." hearing her name, a faint smile formed on ning xue''s lips and she also leaned on the balcony standing beside him. "so how does it feel to be the man of the queen of zhenzhu?" she asked looking down at the multitude of buildings and sects, pill shops etc. zhao tian glimpsed at her and looked at the proud, arrogant smirk on her face "pretty nice." zhao tian spoke "well, then... i am leaving." h-huh? ning xue was startled "where are you going? you can stay here... i will send xin''er off and tell her to come later." zhao tian shook his head "no, i am not leaving because of her. i also have other things to do." he said as he tossed the envisage shard to her. he jumped from the balcony and instantly flew away from the royal palace. looking at the retreating figure of zhao tian, ling xue narrowed her eyes "an important job more than spending time with this queen?" "he must have gone to any of his women." a cold glint passed through her golden eyes "i want to see who are those bitches that dared to woo my man." "enter in." ning xue spoke and ling xin entered in, her worry evident on her face as she asked in concern "sister xue are you alright?" ning xue nodded her head "yeah, i am alright... how did the meeting go?" ling xin shook her head helplessly as she sat on the couch "the royal ministers and the sect masters of other sects didn''t give me face since i am from a weak sect compared to them." "it was quite awkward as they didn''t listen to me. but i managed it by saying your name and yeah, the meeting went well." ning xue squinted her eyes and replied "i see..." but her thoughts were consumed by zhao tian as he suddenly left like that. ... meanwhile, somewhere in royal capital- a woman leisurely walked through this bustling street, her long hair and beautiful green eyes instantly captivating everyone. the woman had a sly smirk on her face "it''s been years since i entered the royal capital." her eyes darted around and she saw some women "heh, surely the woman here looks more delicious than the ones from the red light district." "i will taste these later, i have some favorite bitches i have to taste first." she muttered, her wicked smile widening. Chapter 162: Nings past?! chapter 162: ning''s past?! *tap* *tap* ling xin walked down the long stairs after exiting the royal palace "where did mr.tian go?" as she made her way down the stairs, a sense of confusion enveloped her until she laid eyes on zhao tian, who stood at the bottom waiting for her. "mr. tian," she called out, quickening her pace to approach him. zhao tian glanced at her and smiled "ling xin." as ling xin approached him, she asked "what happened, mr.tian, you suddenly left the hall?"no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian shrugged "it''s because the sect master of the frozen peak sect gave me weird looks, so i had to leave." eh? ling xin couldn''t help but chuckle "well, sec master xia feng is always like that... haha. since you are handsome, she must have been captivated by you." as they continued their leisurely stroll through the stairs, zhao tian, his curiosity piqued, asked "that woman, xia feng. i remember seeing her during the ancient ruins expedition." "i thought you were the only sect master at heaven astral stage, but xia feng is also in the heaven astral stage, right?" hearing this, ling xin spoke "it is true, but that doesn''t mean that their sect is weak. frozen peak sect has a sect ancestor who is at the monarch astral stage, so that will really make them one of the top secs." "unlike us, who are fake and only won the top five position because of the competition," she spoke her tone growing sad. *thud* hearing some noises, zhao tian and ling xin turned their heads to the left and saw a carriage approaching them. *creek* it abruptly stopped in front of zhao tian and a stunning woman with long blue hair and blue eyes got down from the carriage. seeing the gorgeous woman ling xin raised an eyebrow "xia feng..." xia feng glanced at zhao tian and strolled toward him with a smile "hi, handsome." and as her eyes fell on ling xin, a slight frown creased her face. ''is he with ling xin?'' standing in front of him, xia feng spoke with a playful smile "hey, are you free right now? if you want i can show you around my sect and if you like it... you can join there." zhao tian shook his head keeping his faint smile "sorry, i have some other plans with ling xin." zhao tian spoke and walked past her. ling xin also came out of her surprise and showed xia feng a smug smile before following zhao tian. ling xin nodded "the queen''s father, mother, brother, aunt, cousins, and other relatives... everyone was killed in one night 35 years ago." zhao tian narrowed his eyes and inquired "what happened 35 years ago?" ling xin spoke "a coup d''e?tat. some strong sects which existed at that time were allied together and planned an attack on the royal family." "under their assault, they almost killed everyone in the royal family in that one night." zhao tian asked "if the royal family was killed, then who killed the sect of alliance later? some other strong sects helped the royal family?" a sigh escaped ling xin''s lips and she spoke "no. no other sects could help at that time as the alliance was very strong. but a miracle happened..." "suddenly out of nowhere, the enemy count decreased during the fight. be it heaven astral stage or monarch astral stage, everyone one of them is falling down with no resistance." "that night, not only the royal family, zhenzhu also lost many top powerhouses. after the miracle, only her majesty ning xue survived the attack and was later crowned as the queen." hearing the story from ling xin, zhao tian was quite confused "do you know what that miracle is?" ling xin shook her head "i heard people saying that they also don''t know what happened that day. everything happened so fast and the enemies were dying." "hm." zhao tin mused in his heart upon hearing this. a miracle that saved ning xue from death and stopped the coup. ''interesting, i wonder if she will reveal what happened that day if i asked her.'' as he thought, his eyes subconsciously fell on one of the graves in the park and his eyes dilated in shock. what the fuck? ... at the meantime- the woman finally reached a mountain''s foot and looked up, her green eyes staring at the stairs leading to the top of the mountain. "it''s been a while... lunar blossom pavillion," i hope you guys liked the chapter. i will upload the next chapter in an hour or so tomo Chapter 163: Ling Shi? g shi? hm? the female disciples of the lunar blossom pavilion were filled with confusion and curiosity as they watched a mysterious woman with dark hair and piercing green eyes make her way through the gates of their sect. the woman was eerily beautiful that it stirred an unsettling feeling in their hearts as they gazed upon her. meanwhile, the woman''s eyes darted around the sect''s area, a hint of amusement dancing in her gaze "some things have changed since the last time i came here." "hm... how long was it? twenty years ago?" she muttered her mind thinking about the past. a hint of black energy flashed through her eyes as she muttered "and i will destroy this sect today. but before that... where are they?" as she looked at a female disciple. she beckoned her to come closer. the female disciple also came closer, quite curious about the woman in front of her. the woman asked "where is your sect master?" the female disciple replied "sect master has gone to the royal palace to discuss about the torunament''s rules and other things with the sect masters of zhenzhu and her majesty." the woman squinted her eyes, anger fuming in her heart "the tournament huh... from where it all began." she again turned her gaze toward the female disciple "is ling chen here?" the female disciple was quite surprised that she knew about one of the elders "elder chen is here. do you know her? is she your friend? should i go and call her?" hearing the questions, the woman smiled "friend? that''s in the past... not now." she said and waved her hand. *woosh* a surge of astral energy blasted out from her body blasting away the female disciple as she was demolished towards the nearby disciple training hal. *thoom* *crash* h-huh? the female disciples were startled looking at this and exchanged bewildered glances. with a mischievous gleam in her eyes, the woman broke the silence with a sly remark "call them, your elders. hahahahaha...." hearing her wicked smile, the female disciples came out of their shock and instantly took a fighting posture. lei meiying glanced over at ling chao "help the disciples if you can... " *swoosh* ling chao nodded in understanding and immediately sprang into action, tending to the injured disciples scattered on the ground. as ling chen slashed again, *thud* ling shi swiftly blocked the slash with her palm, however, a deep frown crept onto her face as she felt the powerful surge of energy emanating from the sword. *thrassh* shards of ice blasted out from the sword, exploding right in front of ling shi''s face and hurling her away. ling shi just smiled as she quickly recovered from the surprise attack, wiping away the blood trickling from the wound on her cheek which was just created by the share shards of ice. "not bad. that sword seems interesting." ling shi mused looking at the sword in ling chen''s hand that even managed to injure her. *treikkkk* at this time, the ground below ling shi trembled and it split open as a pair of huge earthly hands appeared closing ling shi. *thud* the earthly hands managed to capture ling shi between their palms. *crack* but as ling shi struggled, small cracks began to form on the hand''s surface and ling meiying squinted her eyes. "you think this can stop me? hahahaha." *thoom* the hands made of earth blasted away into pieces. already anticipating this move, ling chen quickly closed the distance between herself and ling shi, hurling her sword at ling shi. watching the blade getting close to her, ling shi snorted "the same trick won''t work again." as ling shi thought of countering back, ling chen let go of the sword catching ling shi off guard. huh? letting go of the sword, ling chen''s eyes narrowed as she crouched and pulled back her hand. *thriissh* ice energy concentrated in her palm and she hurled her hand near ling shi''s abdomen aiming to strike her with the concentrated force of her icy power. *thrashhh* with a burst of astral energy sharp icicles were shot at ling shi at point-blank range blasting her into the air. *crasshhh* *boom* ling shi was blasted off toward a nearby building demolishing it and in the next instant, she dashed out of the wreckage with some bruises all over her body and some sharp icicles sticking to her skin. "i thought of playing with you for a bit, but you made me angry." *treiiik* black ominous tentacles creeped out from her back and a wicked grin spread across her face as the tentacles hurled toward ling chen and ling meiying. *swoosh* but at this time, suddenly a large wall of fire appeared in between ling shi and ling chen interrupting the tentacles. *thud* ling huang landed beside ling chen "sorry, i am late." Chapter 164: Fighting Ling Shi! chapter 164: fighting ling shi! as the flame wall slowly faded away, ling huang''s gaze settled on the woman before her, and her eyebrows raised in surprise "liing shi?" ling shi also stopped her attack looking at ling huang and a smile appeared on her lips "it''s been a while, ling huang. at that time, you were kind enough to me not like some people who outright thought of killing me." as ling huang scanned the surroundings, her heart sank at the sight of the destruction that had befallen the sect. her eyes darted from one ruined building to another, taking in the shattered windows, collapsed roofs, and charred remnants of what used to be a place of peace and serenity. the once lively and bustling atmosphere had been replaced by an eerie silence, broken only by the occasional groans and cries of pain from the injured disciples who were being treated by ling chao. ling huang spoke, turning her gaze to ling shi "you made me realize that i was wrong for being kind and letting you go alive that day. no worries, i will clear my mistake today." as ling huang raised her hand, a burning flame enveloped her palm *thrissh*, and red burning metallic chains that appeared out of nowhere quickly swirled around ling shi. "crushing earth palm." ling meiying muttered as she channeled the astral energy through her hand and placed her palm on the floor. *rumble* the earth beneath ling shi began to shake violently, causing slanting pillars to erupt from the ground and entwine around her, effectively trapping her in a cocoon of earth. "ice boulder." ling chen waved her hand and a swirl of icicles concentrated in the air, chunks of ice forming a huge boulder. as ling chen gestured her hand down, the large ice boulder plummeted on top of ling shi who was trapped under the earth pillars and fire chains. *boooommmmm* *thrasshh*the whole sect shook for a second because of the impact of the iceberg and ling chao who was helping the disciples was startled. w-what? *swish* dust flew around in the vicinity hiding their vision and whisps of smoke and shards of ice danced in the air showing the effect of the impact. amidst the dust, ling shi stood there unfazed, her body filled with small bruises and little burnt wounds, but no other damage. "as i thought..." ling huang muttered *haah* *haah* ling shi was gasping for breath as she felt the gut-wrenching pain steering across her whole body, rendering her mind numb in utter pain. but then a slow smirk appeared on her face "y-you *cough* also forgot to take one thing into account. i have been only on defense all this time.." *trreiik* the black tentacles again creeped out from her back and rampaged around the place with no control causing havoc. *slash* *slash* ling chen narrowed her eyes and acted swiftly slashing at the tentacles. ling huang was also not idle as she used her fire elemental to burn away the tentacles hurling around. *shishi* the fatal wound on ling shi''s body quickly healed and she slowly stood up, her tentacles continued rampaging through the area. ling chen kept her concentration slashing the tentacles as how much as she could. however as she raised her hand to slash again, a tentacle swiftly grabbed her right wrist. but she pulled it with brute force tearing down the tentacle. *swish* *swish* ling shi concentrated most of the tentacles on ling chen as she knew she was the main trouble. *sleesh* ling chen also tried her best to keep the tentacles at bay, but they were not stopping and relentlessly attacking her and she knew if she missed a second they would take hold of her. but despite her efforts, she soon got caught as the tentacles grabbed both her hands and legs. as she turned to look at ling meiying and ling huang, she saw that they were already caught and now struggling to break free from the tentacles. ling shi chuckled seeing this and muttered "you are struggling too much." *fwwiissh* suddenly a white gas was released from one of the tentacles and intoxicated by the gas, the three of them felt dizziness slowly take over them, their eyelids slowly becoming heavy. as ling shi caught sight of the tempting sight before her, a mischievous gleam danced in her eyes as she playfully ran her tongue along her lips "now, shall i begin my feastwith my favorite bitches." but in that instant, *sleech* a swift sound of a sword echoed through the air. i hope you guys liked that chapter! drop powerstones, gt and more. Chapter 165: She was hit by what? 5: she was hit by what? *sleech* xhao tian appeared there, the sword in his hand effortlessly slashing through thewrithing tentacles instantly and *thud* the bodies of ling chen, ling huang, and ling meiying fell to the ground. huh? ling shi was bewildered by the sudden attack and gazed at zhao tian who was standing in front of her. "who are you?" she asked narrowing her eyes quite confused by the entrance of a man in this sect. *tap* at this time, ling xin also landed beside zhao tian and as she gazed at the woman, her eyes quivered in shock. "ling...shi? what are you doing here?" it was only after that moment that ling xin finally turned her gaze towards the devastation that had befallen her sect and the female disciples who were now squirming in agony. wha- ling shi smiled gently "sect master, how are you? i paid a visit since it''s been so long since i came here." ling xin''s body trembled in anger upon hearing the agonizing screams of her dear disciples and she clenched her fist. zhao tian asked casually "you don''t need her alive right?" ling xin muttered in a cold tone, her eyes narrowing "mr.tian, please kill her." upon hearing this, ling shi burst into laughter "haha, this young boy is gonna kill me? hahahaha" *flick* zhao tian took a step forward and was already in front of her "come again?" h-huh? ling shi''s eyes dilated in horror as she saw him literally just disappear and reappear in front of her. feeling his cold piercing gaze looking down on her, ling shi gritted her teeth in irritation "you tryna scare me? huh?" she yelled as the tentacles on her back rampaged and hurried towards zhao tian. *sleech* zhao tian easily slashed the tentacles with the sword. each slash was precise and calculated, his movements fluid and controlled as he defended himself against the menacing tentacles. *sleech* h-huh? ling shi felt a sudden pain ripping through her legs and as she gazed down at her legs, she saw her legs had already been slashed. *thud* without balance, she fell forward, her face getting smashed on the ground and only then did her brain clearly register what was happening. "arghhhh!!!" ling shi screamed in utter pain as she rolled on the floor in excruciating pain and looked down at her legs which had been cut off from her body. "en." ling xin nodded and walked towards ling chao who was helping all the disciples. the people who were least injured also began to help each other. zhao tian made his way towards ling huang, ling chen, and ling meiying, who were sprawled on the ground in a state of unconsciousness. he gently crouched down taking ling huang in his arms and at this time, ling xin also came beside him "let me help too, mr.tian." she muttered taking ling chen''s body in her arms. "chao''er." ling xin called ling chao and she hurried to ling xin and nodded before taking ling meiying''s body in her arms. they quickly walked inside the sect building and placed them on the large bed in the center. ling chao bowed slightly "then, i''ll take my leave sect master, there are still disciples who need to be treated." ling xin nodded and ling chao left the room. zhao tian sat beside ling huang on the bed and saw that she was panting heavily. *haah* *haah* ling huang took deep breaths, her chest heaving up and down with each breath she took and zhao tian noticed that ling chen and ling meiying were also gasping for breath. what happened? confused, zhao tian gently caressed ling huang''s cheek "huang..." he called her softly. "hnngh~" a soft moan escaped ling huang''s lips because of his touch and opened her eyes. as her gaze fell on zhao tian, she quickly leaped up from the bed and hugged him tightly, her arms gently wrapping around his neck "l-little brother." zhao tian frowned his eyebrows and hugged her back and as he touched her "haangh~~" ling huang let out a moan, her cheeks turning red. ling huang looked at zhao tian with misty eyes and hugged him tightly rubbing her body on him "l-little brother... my body feels h-hot and it is so uncomfortable." ling xin was startled hearing this and muttered in shock "a-aphrodisiac?" zhao tian narrowed his eyes, quite confused, why did that woman use aphrodisiac on them? what was her intentions? "haangh~ little brother..." ling huang rubbed her face on zhao tian''s chest trying to fend off the uncomfortable feeling in her body as she felt like thousands of ants crawling on her body. zhao tian took a pill bottle from his storage ring and at this time, ling xin spoke "mr.tian, healing pills won''t work." "healing pills can only heal physical damage but aphrodisiacs cause mental damage and to remove the effects, you have to r-relieve her." "you mean?" ling xin nodded her head, a faint blush creeping on her cheeks "y-you have to pleasure them." Chapter 166: *Relieving the Lings* chapter 166: *relieving the lings* zhao tian frowned upon hearing this, he has to pleasure all of them? at this time, ling huang began to loosen zhao tian''s robes "little brother, i n-need you..." she muttered under her breath sliding her hand through his robes and hugging his bare skin. ling huang''s heart raced with anticipation as she yearned for zhao tian''s touch, her desire burning hotly within her as she surrendered herself to the intoxicating moment. "little brother..." feeling the warmth of his skin, ling huang felt even more turned on as she hugged him tightly, placing kisses on his neck. *smooch* if zhao tian touches them, then he won''t let any other man have them. they will become his women, so he is still quite conflicted in this decision. he doesn''t mind having them as his women ''cause who doesn''t like beautiful and pure women like them, but it''s not the same for the women as they might not like him, and if he touched their bodies without consent... there might be problems in the future. but since the situation is serious, he has no other choice. with a soft sigh, zhao tian turned to look at ling xin "you leave." if he did not treat this aphrodisiac it would damage their mind, causing them to lose their mental stability which would result in cultivation being broken. ling xin also understood the dire situation and the need for treatment, so she nodded her head in concern "sorry for this trouble mr.tian, and thank you..." she bowed her head and cast a fleeting glance at ling chen and ling meiying, before leaving the room. he gently ruffled ling huang''s purple hair, who was clinging to him showering him with kisses and playful nibbles on his neck. "haangh~!" at this time, zhao tian heard a loud moan and he turned to look at ling chen who was squirming on the bed rubbing her thighs together to relieve the discomfort in her body. zhao tian noticed the small teardrops falling down from ling chen''s eyes as she desperately tried to alleviate the feeling. seems like she got hit by aphrodisiac the most. zhao tian gently whispered in ling huang''s ear "huang, seems like chen is more affected than you... so i gotta help her first." ling huang reluctantly pulled back from the hug and slightly glanced at ling chen with her misty eyes. her heart quivered but she suppressed her own emotions and gave a slight nod. *smooch* zhao tian planted a soft and tender kiss on ling huang''s cheek before making his way over to ling chen, who was lying on the bed. ling huang didn''t want to let him go, so she wrapped her arms around him from behind. ling huang was embarrassed and the blush on her face deepened. he turned her on his lap making her look the other way as he groped her boobs from behind. "huang." zhao tian whispered her name, his hands exploring the sensual curves of her body. his every touch, sent shivers through her body eliciting ceaseless moans "haang~ hnngh~ " "let''s see what you got here..." zhao tian muttered as his hand traveled down to her abdomen and then near her crotch. ling huang''s heart pounded in anticipation as his fingers inched near her clit. "haangh~" she opened her lips letting out a moan as his finger touched her clit. "huang..." zhao tian turned her face to her and kissed her, their lips merging in a fiery exchange of longing and pleasure. ling huang also closed her eyes kissing him back as zhao tian softly rubbed the outer folds of her pussy with his fingers. gently he slid one of his fingers inside her moist cave and ling huang''s body flinched but she didn''t let go of his lips and continued kissing him. zhao tian gently moved his finger back and forth inside her, causing her to experience an overwhelming sensation of pleasure as he explored her moist honeyhole. ling huang felt a rush of passion building within her, her breath quickening as she surrendered to the pleasure of zhao tian''s touch. after some time had passed, he slowly inserted another finger into her, exploring and stimulating her pink, delicate folds. the intimate touch caused huang long to let out uncontrollable moans of pleasure, her voice filled with a mixture of desire and satisfaction."haangh~ haangh~~" each movement of his hand brought her closer to the edge, intensifying the sensations that coursed through her body. the room filled with the sound of her impassioned cries, a symphony of ecstasy that echoed through the air. under his constant fingerings, teasing, sucking, and kissing ling huang soon reached her limit and climaxed, squirting out love juices from her pussy. "haah, haahhhh..." ling huang''s body heaved up and down in his arms as she tried to catch her breath and a soft smile appeared on her lips "t-that was amazing..." to relieve the aphrodisiac, making her cum is enough, there is no need for intercourse. at this time, ling meiying who was watching ling huang moan under zhao tian''s caresses woke up sitting on the bed. her body is also not feeling well and she knows how to relieve this uncomfortable feeling. "senior tian.." she crawled towards him. Chapter 167: *Ling Meiying Chen* chapter 167: *ling meiying chen* ling huang tenderly held zhao tian''s face in her hands and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. pulling back the kiss, she gazed into his eyes with a look of affection before wrapping her arms around his neck. "so, little brother, now i am your woman?" zhao tian gently caressed her cheek "of course, i will take responsibility." "s-senior tian.." zhao tian and ling huang turned their gazes and saw ling meiying crawling towards them with desperate eyes. ling huang giggled playfully "see, you just made me your woman and there are alreadywomen crawling towards you." "my little brother is such a chick magnet." she teased him and got down from his lap. as ling meiying approached zhao tian, a sense of uncertainty filled her heart, causing her to hesitate. zhao tian noticed the hesitation and understood her emotions. among the three, ling meiying is the one he least interacted with. he has spent time with ling huang and he kind of knows she likes him. however, it''s not the same for ling chen and ling meiying, both of them respect and admire him. but it''s different from love. a soft sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips. he can see that she is suppressing the effect of aphrodisiac with her cultivation. but if she continued doing that, her mental state would plummet. ling huang leaned in whispering in zhao tian''s ear "pease, little brother... i know you are conflicted. but help them. regret or hate... that is for the future." hearing her words, zhao tian gave a slight nod and pushed ling meiying on the bed. *thud* ling meiying''s heart raced in nervousness and she closed her eyes. she also understood the situation and doesn''t want to lose her cultivation. as she lay there, she suddenly felt the gentle caress of his hand against her cheek and she opened her eyes. zhao tian leaned down giving a soft peck on her lips "rest for now." ling meiying nodded her head and gently closed her eyes. zhao tian then turned his gaze to the woman who was touching herself on the bed. "hnngh~!" ling chen desperately fondled her own boobs trying to relive the lust within her but it is useless as she couldn''t just feel pleasure from it. zhao tian chuckled in his heart seeing her desperate attempts "you are a stubborn one, huh... come here." he pulled her hand bringing her close to him and pinned her down on the bed. ling chen resisted his advances, her voice trembling as she uttered a weak "n-no...." she retorted but zhao tian just chuckled in his heart seeing her silly struggles. he raised his hand softly pinching her lips "you know, if you let this continue... even your cultivation might be broken." he uttered as he gently caressed her lips with his thumb. "hnngh~!" ling chen let out a subtle moan feeling his touch on her. ling chen gritted her teeth as a drop of tear streamed down her face and she felt a sharp pain ringing inside her mind. zhao tian saw her body writhing in distress because that aphrodisiac began its effect on her brain and without wasting time, he began to remove her robes. but ling chen caught his hand "u-uh.. no... mngh~~" zhao tian didn''t heed her words and quickly removed her robes from her body. ling chen''s cheeks burned with embarrassment and her eyes flickered nervously as she sensed his eyes moving over every inch of her soon zhao tian removed her undergarment and what lay underneath surprised him. there he saw large white clothes tightly packed around her chest area. hm? Chapter 168 *Ling Chen* chapter 168 *ling chen* her boobs are actually big? curiously, zhao tian removed the white bandages and ling chen''s heart trembled in anxiousness as she witnessed the clothes being removed from her body. *boing* as the white cloth gently cascaded down, ling chen''s breasts jiggled playfully, catching zhao tian''s attention as his gaze locked onto the big areolas surrounding her rosy pink nipples. zhao tian was taken aback as her boobs size is comparable to his mom''s size and the seductive big areola of her nipples is so tempting. the sight of her ample bosom left him speechless, unable to tear his gaze away. he couldn''t help but feel a rush of desire, his mind consumed by the alluring curves of her body. he gently groped her boobs feeling his fingers sink into the plushiness and leaned in whispering "you have a cold face but have such a hot sexy body underneath, huh..." he quipped with a teasing smile. "w-what are you saying?" ling chen was so embarrassed that her whole body turned deep red in shame. zhao tian continued to grope her massive boobs in his palms as they overflowed from his grasp. their size and softness overwhelmed him as he gazed at the large nipples that stood erect in her milf like body. giving in to his desire, zhao tian leaned in and began to passionately suck on her nipples, lost in the sensation of his body against hers. "haanghhh~!" ling chen moaned in pleasure as zhao tian began to suck and bite on her big hard nipples. zhao tian relished in the irresistible taste and texture of ling chen''s ample bosom, savoring each moment. he let out his tongue licking her nipples and gave a hard bite on it leaving ling chen to moan in both pain and pleasure. "hoaangh~!" after enjoying her boobs for a while, zhao tian pulled back his lips and saw her boobs fully drenched with his saliva. with a playful smirk on his face, he took hold of her waist and effortlessly turned her body upside down. "get down on your knees," zhao tian ordered, his authoritative tone sending a shiver of excitement down ling chen''s spine. as if controlled by a devil, she raised her ass to him slowly kneeling in front of him. zhao tian smiled "good.." he muttered softly groping her ass and squeezing it. *slap* he gave a spank on her ass and saw her plump ass cheeks jiggling along with his slap. zhao tian opened his mouth and gently bit on her clit "anghh~!" ling chen''s eyes widened in pleasure and zhao tian sucked her clit licking it. "hmmnghhhh..." ling chen started to fondle her own breasts, gently squeezing her nipples while she continued to squirm under his tongue on her pussy. as she reached the climax, her pussy throbbed, and zhao tian retracted his lips *squirt* ling chen came so hard her body began to tremble from the overwhelming pleasure. looking at ling chen, zhao tian''s dick is even harder, and now he wants to ram his cock in that pink pussy. "oh my.. little brother." a seductive voice reached his ears, and zhao tian felt the body of ling huang as she hugged him from behind, her hands traveling down to his crotch and she grabbed his hard dick poking out from his clothes. "damn, it''s big." with a playful smile, ling huang slid his hand into his pants clasping his bare dick in her palm. feeling the hot and hard dick, ling huang gulped her saliva. "little brother, it is so hard..." she whispered in his ear seductively as her delicate fingers ran through his dick, gently teasing the tip of his dick. gently holding his dick, she raised her hand up and down giving him a hand job "actually, little brother... i am not tired and my lower lips are free, you know?" ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 169 *Huanger is my woman!* chapter 169 *huang''er is my woman!* which man could stay still after hearing those seductive words? "oh my..." ling huang felt the dick in her hand throbbing and increasing in size. "huang''er..." zhao tian called her, gently pushing her onto the bed. ling huang smiled softly as she opened her legs wrapping them around his waist. zhao tian stroked his dick on her pussy which was leaking love juices as they coated his dick, moistening it. "be gentle..." ling huang spoke and zhao tian leaned forward, his lips tenderly meeting hers in a gentle, affectionate kiss. pulling back the kiss ling huang gave a timid nod and at that moment, she felt the head of zhao tian''s dick gently spreading her outer folds, causing a surge of pleasure to ripple through her. with a mischievous grin on his face, zhao tian continued to stroke his throbbing cock against her quivering pussy. he could feel the trembling of her pink folds and how even more wet liquid was dripping from them, coating his thick cock, a little later, zhao tian gently slid his cock inside her tight pussy. ling huang''s eyebrows furrowed with a mix of pleasure and discomfort as she felt zhao tian''s big cock slowly spreading her pussy open causing her to bite down on her lower lip. at this time, zhao tian felt a thin membrane blocking his way, ling huang closed her eyes tightly bracing herself for what was to come and zhao tian pushed deeper breaking the hymen and taking the virginity. *slick* "nnnngh!" ling huang let out a guttural cry of pain as she felt a sharp sensation tear through her body as his dick pierced through her hymen making the blood flow out of her pussy marking her first time. as ling huang''s pussy welcomed zhao tian''s cock, the head of his dick slowly spread the tight pussy and the pulsating sensation intensified as her inner muscles were squeezing way too tightly around zhao tian''s dick. zhao tian who felt way too good due to how tight ling huang''s pussy was, tried his best not to lose control of himself and start moving too quickly. he focused on savoring the moment and taking things slow, resisting the urge to give in to his overwhelming desire. at the same time, he even began playing with her boobs to make her feel more pleasure and reduce the pain while kissing her. squeezing her soft milky breasts, his finger began to play with her pink nipple buds. ling huang''s clutch on his neck got tighter and she unconsciously bit zhao tian''s lip in pain. she gnawed on his lips, sucking his lips and zhao tian also reciprocated with the same madness as he slowly started moving his hips. "hnngh~~!...anghhh~~!" ling huang wrapped her legs around his waist as he continued increasing the pace. she can feel his dick slowly stretching her pussy and making its way deeper into her honey hole. *pakh* "ahhhnnnggg~~~!?" he firmly grasped her shoulders and forcefully pressed her down, causing her body to jerk. "haangh~~!" with a loud erotic moan, she orgasmed as her body trembled in pleasure. at the same time, her vaginal walls tightened over zhao tian''s dick increasing the pleasure and with the moistening of her cum *splurt* he also released his loads into her painting her inner pussy in white. ling huang''s back arched, feeling the hot white magma filling up her insides, and her eyes widened in sheer pleasure. *thud* her back fell on the bed and her breathing ragged. *huff* *huff* zhao tian saw her boobs swaying up and down, because of her heavy breathing. "huang''er... you can still go on right?" zhao tian asked and ling huang gave a timed nod "y-yes, haah... little brother." as he settled himself onto the bed, he gently pulled ling huang to sit upon his lap. with a mischievous glimmer in his eyes, "let''s try a different position..." ling huang understood and kneeled on his lap as she took his hard dick placing it right below her pussy and with one swift thrust she pushed down. *slick* zhao tian dick again penetrated her pussy in one go and zhao tian grabbed her ass rising her up and down as his dick slid in and out of her pussy. "haangh~~ angh~! little brother..." "urgh! huang''er..." their echoes of moans and grunts filled the air, their sweat mixed with cum and love juices as the whole room was intoxicated by the heavy smell of sex. despite that, zhao tian didn''t stop and continued fucking ling huang in different positions as they indulged in the passion of lovemaking, losing themselves in it. ling chen and ling meiying could not even rest as her pleasure moan and zhao tian''s grunts filled their ears. (a/n: i actually thought of finishing this r18 in 3 chaps... lol but as i wrote it crossed like 5k words so i gotta split it. dang. guess we will have to reduce r18 in the upcoming chapters and increase the pace a little. i''ll compensate with more plot chaps.) ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 170: Guardian?! chapter 170: guardian?! hmm? ling chen''s eyelashes fluttered open, and as she raised her head from the soft bed, she felt a sudden pain swirling in her mind, and she instinctively clutched her forehead. "urghh!" a frustrated groan left her lips. she squinted her eyes in discomfort and rolled back on the bed as she slowly rose, sitting on the bed. a bit later, as the pain settled, she gingerly opened her eyes and looked at her surroundings, quite confused. but then she recalled the things that happened, and a huge blush took over her face. she quickly turned her head, searching for zhao tian. there, she saw zhao tian sitting on the bed, leaning back on the headboard, his lower half covered by the quilt, as ling huang was sleeping on his lap. feeling her gaze, zhao tian glanced at her, and ling chen narrowed her eyes coldly and looked away. she then glanced at her body being naked and quickly took her dress as she got down from the bed. hm? as she saw her big boobs, she reached out and took the white bandages. zhao tian got curious and asked "why are you wearing them? is it because it is too big?" ling chen didn''t look at him and replied in a solemn tone, "it hinders my practice." quickly, wearing her robe, she left the room without saying a word. a little later, ling meiying also woke up, and seeing her, zhao tian smiled softly. ling meiying lowered her head as a faint blush adorned her cheeks. being so embarrassed by the situation, she took her clothes and ran out of the room like a scared kitten, not even wearing her robes properly. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle looking at her antics. after they left, a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips as various things ran through his mind. he raised his hand looking at his palm, as his gaze shifted to ling huang, who was sleeping on his thigh "9th level of the emperor astral stage." after dual cultivating with ling huang, he broke through, and ling huang must have also been broken through, but he placed a small seal on her to suppress the energy for now, and later he will explain things to her and stabilize her cultivation. tenderly,heranhisfingersthroughherhair. "by my calculation, she will cross the heaven astral stage." he muttered. feeling his touch on her head, ling huang also woke up and seeing zhao tian, a smile instantly appeared on her cheeks as she moved closer, snuggling on his lap "what is the time now, little brother?" zhao tian spoke "it should be evening by now. how is your body?" they went on having sex for a long time trying different positions, even though it''s her first time, so he is concerned. ling huang shook her head "i am alright, little brother, we are cultivators... it was painful at first, but i enjoyed every bit later on." ling huang giggled seeing this "see? she is just shy... haha." ... inside a room in the lunar blossom pavillion- ling xin, ling chen, ling meiying, lig huang, and zhao tian were sitting on the couches as a little awkward atmosphere prevailed because ling chen kept glaring at zhao tian. ling xin shook her head helplessly and spoke "uh, well.. after the things that happened in our sect, you know... mr.tian is not just a guest here anymore." ling chen scoffed "yeah, a guy who forced himself on a woman." ling xin squinted her eyes and spoke in a stern tone "chen, i have already explained... it''s because of the aphrodisiac." hearing ling xin''s scolding, ling chen just stayed silent. zhao tian glanced over at ling chen with a smile in his heart as he knew how to deal with this woman. ling xin glimpsed at zhao tian "please forgive her, mr.tian." zhao tian waved his hand, dispelling her apology as it was his woman who spoke badly about him. with a sigh, ling xin continued "so that''s why... i have decided to make mr.tian our sect''s guardian so that he will be in ties with our sect." ling huang nodded her head as she thought about it "yeah, that''s a good idea since my little brother is stronger than us." ling chen stayed silent, accepting the decision because she also knew zhao tian is strong and capable. she respects him a lot, but she just couldn''t accept him touching her body without consent. ling xin turned to look at ling meiying "what do you say, meiying?" ling meiying spoke in a calm voice, "i will adhere to what the sect master decides." ling xin didn''t nodded her head and continued, "just inform the disciples about mr.tian becoming the sect guardian, you don''t have to explain the relationship between you." ling xin already discussed this with zhao tian so he just leaned back on the couch and after a while, the discussions ended. *tap& zhao tian raised his gaze looking at ling chen leaving the room. Chapter 171: Meeting Xue again! chapter 171: meeting xue again! ling chen who had just left the room turned around and saw zhao tian following her. she stopped in her tracks with a slight frown on her face. "why are you following me." zhao tian walked near her and gently pulled her waist in his arms. "i am just following my woman?" the frown on her face deepened as she replied "i am still not your woman. and take your hand fr-*thud* zhao tian pushed her onto the nearby wall in the hallway as he raised her hands, pinning them above her head. "no!" despite her desperate attempts to fight back, her struggle was useless. with a playful smile dancing on his lips, zhao tian leaned in giving a soft kiss on her neck, inhaling the sweet fragrance from her skin after her evening bath. "you smell nice, dear.." "hhngh~" ling chen felt ticklish feeling his breath near her neck "l-let me go." she stammered out. "how can i?" zhao tian teasingly asked as he planted gentle kisses on her neck relishing the touch of her skin on his lips and continued enjoying her body. ling chen, her hands pinned on the wall, could only accept his advances. at this time, zhao tian raised his right arm, gently squeezing her boob over her dress. "mmngh~" a muffled moan escaped her mouth as she bit her lips in frustration. zhao tian just smiled and gently removed her robes as they cascaded down her body, falling onto the ground. "w-what are you doing?" ling chen was startled as he began undressing her right in the middle of a hallway. *slick* not minding her, zhao tian removed the white bandages as her big boobs popped out again. ling chen''s face flushed with embarrassment seeing him toying with her body. looking at the big pink areola on her nipple, zhao tiam muttered in her ear "such a sexy milf body is wasted on a cold face like yours." "i-i don''t know what you are saying." ling chen retorted as she tried to pull her hands. but zhao tian fondled her boobs again feeling the heavenly sensation on his palm. he moved his fingers, gently twisting her nipple in between his fingers. "hnngh~!" ling chen couldn''t suppress herself and let out a moan. *slap* retracting his hand, zhao tian gave a hard slap on her big boob causing them to bounce. "angh~" ling chen looked down at the red handprint on her boob and she doesn''t know why but she felt turned on, strangely getting aroused by being toyed by him. zhao tian shook his head "just busy with some things." a frown creased ning xue''s eyebrow hearing his vague answer "i see." hm? zhao tian was surprised hearing her reply. ''i am sure that with her personality and arrogance as queen, she will pry and ask what thing did i do? did she...'' with a chuckle, zhao tian comfortably leaned back on the sofa "so what did you find about me?" "huh? what do you mean by that?" ning xue was confused hearing his question. zhao tian looked into her golden eyes which were still oozing with pride as a queen "come on, don''t act like that, after i am gone, you must have used your spies to get information about me." ning xue was taken aback hearing this but she also smiled in amusement "hm, quite surprised, you are smart. as expected of the man of this queen." zhao tian found it kinda cute when she implies herself as ''queen'' when she speaks "so what did you find?" ning xue spoke "entered the zhenhzu for the first time like a month ago. you entered through the qin village which was on the outskirts of zhenzhu, where you killed the bandits in the area freeing the people." "people have even built a statue for you there as their hero." "but then you quickly found the royal capital and entered here. your weird dress from the outside world caused quite a commotion and then you entered one of the shun company''s pill shops." "after that, the information was unclear as it''s like you suddenly disappeared from the pill shop." "again, the same day people spotted you and ling huang of the lunar blossom pavillion walking through the streets." "and you went on with her the next day too, hand in hand. there are also reports where you entered the main branch of shun company with ling xin." "then you again disappeared, seems like you went back to the human world." "you came yesterday for the royal meeting with ling xin. after leaving the royal palace with ling xin, xia feng tried to hit on you." "that''s all i know." ning xue finished her whole long speech with a smile on her face. zhao tian smiled wryly in his mind ''you fucking stalker.'' Chapter 172: Someone is cooking a plan? chapter 172: someone is cooking a plan? at the same time, in a part of the zhenzhu thetwomen,cloakedinblackhoods,strolledthrough the dimly lit alleys and after a while ofwalking, they found a hotel room and entered in. they quickly walked to the 3rd floor but the guard standing outside the door stopped them. "sorry, only special members are allowed here. you can go downstairs." one of the two quickly took the vip card and showed it to the guard. looking at the card, the guards demeanor quickly changed as he bowed his head. "esteemed customers, please enter." he said opening the door for them. as soon as they entered they met with the sight of naked hot women getting fucked in the sofas, threesome, gangbang while some men were drinking and gambling. one of them turned to look at the other and asked "why did they select a place like this? is thisa brothel? "i don''t know first elder." the man who just replied is the second elder of the stormweaver sect, lang shumin, while the other is the first elder, jee ming. jee ming shook his head "forget it, what''s the room number?" "its 312." lang shumin and jee ming wandered around the third floor searching for the room number, and after a while, they found the room and entered in. inside the room, there was a middle aged man sitting on a couch with a table in front of him as he gulped down the bottle. glancing at the two black hooded man, the middle aged man gestured for them to come in.the first and second elders of the storm weaver sect came and sat in front of him. the first elder spoke "what happened? why the sudden call for a meeting?" the middle aged man gave a slight nod as he placed the bottle on the table "yeah, there have been slight changes in the plan." "the plan won''t be executed on the second day of competition." the first elder was startled to hear this: "huh? this is the perfect time for the plan, as that ruthless woman, yu hua is also not here in the royal capital." the middle aged man nodded his head "i know, but the plan has changed. we will execute our plan on next month for the celebration of the founding of the royal family, which happens once every 100 years." the first elder narrowed his eyes "why the plans change suddenly?" zhao tian softly pinched her lower lip "let your tongue out." ning xue obediently let her tongue out, and zhao tian intertwined his tongue with her deepening the kiss. *slurp* they delicately sucked on each other''s tongues tasting their mixed saliva. and suddenly the passionate kiss got fervent as they began to literally bite and suck on each other lips completely lost in the raw passion of the moment. *huff* every touch and every exchange of breath ignited a fiery desire within them, fueling their insatiable hunger for each other zhao tian pulled her closer, placing her on his lap and ning xue too wrapped her arms around his neck without breaking the kiss. they hugged each other so tightly and continued kissing as saliva drooled down from their lips but they didn''t mind that and madly sucked on each other''s lips as if trying to eat each other. their mouths moved in perfect harmony, exploring and savoring every inch of one another, as if trying to etch the taste and sensation into their very souls. a little later, they reluctantly pulled back the kiss only because they wanted to breathe. *huff* *huff* gasping heavily, their eyes locked onto each other, sensing the intense lust simmering within them. ning xue licked the saliva that was drooling from his lips "tian, seems like i overestimated myself... i can''t even control myself." "haah, same with me too..." *knock* at this time, a sudden knock echoed through the room and the female servant''s voice was heard "your majesty, your dinner." ning xue controlled her breathing nodded her head and said, "come in." *creek* as the door creaked, the female servant entered the room, gracefully pushing a service cart adorned with an array of delectable food items. but as her eyes fell on ning xue seductively sitting on a young man''s lap, her eyes widened and she hurriedly lowered her gaze. she didn''t expect the respected queen to be sitting on a man''s lap like that. she has been serving her queen for years and this is the first time she has ever seen her like this. ning xue spoke "you don''t have to serve. place the dishes and leave." "a-as your wish, your majesty." the female servant hurriedly placed the dishes and left the room without uttering another word. as the woman left, zhao tian chuckled "i thought you would try to maintain our relationship as a secret." hm? ning xue raised an eyebrow "who is this queen afraid of to keep my relationship secret?" she softly cupped his face in between her palms. "i have a man and i would proudly show him off to everyone." Chapter 173: A night with Xue! chapter 173: a night with xue! "so, what do you say, tian?" sitting on the couch, ning xue asked as she ate another spoonful of food. zhao tian who is sitting beside her, pondered, "i am not actually interested in joining this tournament as everyone is obviously so weaker than me." ning xue giggled. "well, you are a lot stronger for your age. in this tournament, only young talents under the age 50 are allowed to join." age 50 is young? zhao tian could only smile wryly. but in terms of cultivation age, it is actually very young. "that''s why tian i want you to join in the name of royal family and win the tournament. there have been many talents in the royal academy, but they are useless in front of those top sects." she spoke as she took another spoonful of food and brought it near zhao tian''s lips. zhao tian opened his lips and ate her spoon-fed food. "even in the last tournament, the royal academy lost terribly. well, i don''t really care in the first place, but since you are here, i thought with your help maybe i could win." chewing the food, zhao tian contemplated the idea. he is not completely against it, and if ning xue wants, he can join the tournament. "i can give you special privileges and directly send you to the second part of the tournament; don''t worry." zhao tian chuckled. "what''s the prize?" hearing this, ning xue rolled her eyes but then a playful smile appeared on her lips. she placed the spoon on the table and gently loosened her robes. zhao tian saw the robes loosening from her neck as they cascaded down, but as they reached her chest, they stopped. as zhao tian''s gaze lingered on her fair skin and seductive cleavage, and the plumpness of her breasts. his eyes were drawn to a small black mole on her right breast, a tantalizing detail that tempted him to reach out and squeeze them. he involuntarily reached out to grope her boob but ning xue grabbed his hand and spoke in a teasing tone, "not now, dear... win the tournament, and i''ll let you." zhao tian''s eyebrow twitched as she clearly baited him. ning xue kissed his hand and let go of it as she again corrected her robe. a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "i actually asked for the tournament prize." remembering the royal family massacre, zhao tian''s eyes crescented and as he opened his lips to ask "xue-" ning xue placed her finger on his lips silencing him. "i know what you want to ask, tian... but please let''s not talk about the past." zhao tian could only sigh and wrapped his hand around her shoulder. ning xue too, leaned on him and took another spoonful of food bringing it near his lips. "here, tian." "spend the night with me, tian." zhao tian smiled "i heard there will be celebrations today and there will be also fireworks." ning xue nodded her head "yeah, so let''s watch fireworks together and sleep with me." hearing her selfish orders, zhao tian shook his head helplessly and placed a soft kiss on her cheek. "haha." ning xue giggled as she liked these sudden kisses. ... *blast* *crack* the deafening explosion of the firecrackers reverberated across the entirety of the royal capital and everyone came out of their residences to look at the mesmerizing display. meanwhile, the queen is with zhao tian in the bed as she cuddles with zhao tian burying her face on his chest. "don''t you want to see the fireworks?" ning xue shook her head "no, i am too lazy to get up and go to the balcony." zhao tian''s lips curled up in a gentle smile as he placed a comforting hand on her back, feeling the rise and fall of her breathing as she drifted off to sleep. ning xue also didn''t want to leave his embrace as she doesn''t even remember how long it had been since she slept with someone beside her on the bed. she lost her parents, sisters, and everyone she held dear in one night. hm? zhao tian felt her grip on his body become tighter and he also continued to pat her back. Chapter 174: A beautiful morning! chapter 174: a beautiful morning! next day morning- *creek* zhao tian pushed the door open and entered ling huang''s room. ling huang, who was looking at the mirror fixing her hair turned around, and seeing zhao tian she instantly smiled "little brother." zhao tian was captivated by the gorgeous woman in front of him as ling huang looked even prettier than he hadeverseenherbefore,, wearing accessories and a little touch of makeup. feeling his burning gaze, ling huang was embarrassed and happy in her heart that her efforts are not wasted as she could see zhao tian smitten by her appearance. softly brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, she asked, "little brother, how do i look?" "beautiful, dear." zhao tian muttered and walked to her, softly grasping her waist. gently he raised her chin, making her look at him "but why the sudden change?" the faint blush on ling huang''s cheeks deepened as she bashfully averted her gaze "i mean, any woman would like to appear beautiful in front of her man and want him to be charmed by her beauty. i am also like any other woman." hearing her reason, zhao tian''s eyes softened and he took hold of her left hand as he slid in a ring on her ring finger. huh? ling huang was startled by the sudden ring on her finger, and her heart palpated in happiness. "little brother, this ring looks so beautiful." "you like it?" ling huang hastily nodded "yeah, yeah, i love it." "this is a storage ring." h-huh? ling huang was shocked to hear this and her eyes quivered "s-storage rings? little brother... this is so expensive and precious. but you are giving it to me?" zhao tian caressed her hair and spoke "don''t worry about that." ling huang jumped hugging him and gave a soft kiss on his cheek "i love you, little brother." zhao tian hugged her back and tenderly whispered in her ear "there are still more, huang''er." huh? *swoosh* as ling huang blinked her eyes, she got transported to another place. eh? she looked around in confusion as she is surrounded by grasslands and a huge mansion is in front of her. "little brother, what happened? is this an illusion." ling huang asked quite perplexed by the situation. zhao tian took a sip of the tea and asked "you made the tea?" ling meiying nodded her head "yes, sect guardian. is it not to your liking?" sect guardian? zhao tian spoke "you don''t have me like that. you can call me by name." "but, sect guardian... according to the rules-ah" zhao tian softly pinched her cheek. "you are my woman, so call me by my name or something." ling meiying gave a faint nod and spoke "ok, husband." eh? surprised, zhao tian looked at her and ling meiying looked back at him, a slight blush spreading through her cheeks "should i change it?" "no, i like it." zhao tian said as he again took a sip of his tea. at this time, zhao tian remembered something and placed the tea cup on his table. he extended his hand "give me your hand." ling meiying placed her hand on his palm and zhao tian gently put the ring on her finger catching her off guard. "a ring? looks great." ling meiying muttered surprised by the beautiful ring. zhao tian then again took his tea cup and spoke "not a normal ring, it''s a storgae ring." "ohhh." ling meiying was amused and a smile flowered on her lips gazing at the ring on her finger. then she glimpsed at zhao tian keeping the radiant smile on her face "thankyou, husband." zhao tian was quite perplexed by this woman. sometimes she is so shy but sometimes she is so straightforward. is this what they call a woman''s mood swings? women are really the complex creatures in the world. "by the way, husband... the tournament is beginning tomorrow." "yeah!" (a/n: am i the only one who think too much slice of life?) Chapter 175: The tournament begins! chapter 175: the tournament begins! next day- the whole holy land of zhenhzu is boiling with excitement, as today is the day of the tournament of the young talents of all the sects in the holy land of zhenzhu. be it a small sect or the top sect of zhenzhu, every young talent will be given a chance to fight in this and show their potential to emerge as a young genius. today, the whole arena is overflowing with people, and the whole space is filled with constant screams, everyone cheering up for their favorite sects and young talents. the people from the top and most powerful sects are allotted vip rooms in the arena, as they could sit there comfortably and look down at the match that is happening. in the stornweaver sect area, lang jian grunted in frustration "if only that person had arrived today, we would have executed our plans tomorrow." the first elder could only sigh, "they are our important allies in this plan, and without their help, we can''t execute our plan properly, sect. master. and its just a month; we can wait." lang jian nodded his head "and doing it during the anniversary of the royal family would be even more funny, hahaha." he laughed light heartedly. "haha!" the other elders also join in the laughter. vip room of lunar blossom pavillion ling xin let out a sigh as she leaned back on her seat. "i haven''t seen mr.tian since yesterday evening. do you know where he is?" ling huang shrugged. "i don''t know where little brother is." she guessed in her mind that zhao tian must be cultivating inside the artifact or spending time with zhao ying. as she shrugged, the beautiful ring on her finger caught ling chen''s eyes, and she asked curiously, "sister huang, the ring on your finger..." ling huang gave a nod "oh, my little brother gave it to me. it is a storage ring." storage ring? ling xin and ling chen were quite surprised, looking at the storage ring, as it looked so exquisite, unlike their old-looking storage rings. at this time, ling meiying also raised her hand and said, "see, he gave me one too. he is so sweet." ling xin was bewildered that he had so many storage rings, while ling chen narrowed her eyes, looking at the beautiful rings. it''s not like she needs a new storage ring right now; it''s just that she feels kind of strange in her heart because he gave them rings but not for her. is she jealous? at this time, ling huang spoke with a smile "by the way, i have broken through to the sovereign astral stage." huh? this shocked the trio, and as they tried to check her cultivation, she had indeed crossed the heavenly astral stage. "h-how?" ling chen stammered out. "but we should also need to know who will lead us, as he may become the king in the future." the people from the top sects were also confused looking at the appearance of the newcomer, while some people recognized him at the royal meeting. gah! meanwhile the people from the lunar blossom pavillion had their jaws dropped on the floor, seeing zhao tian along with the queen. ling xin stammered as her eyes shook in shock. "h-he knows sister xue? i have never seen him interact with her before" even ling huang was utterly shocked "how does he personally know her?" "t-that came as a shock, huh..." ... ning xue chuckled faintly as she could hear the cheers have stopped, and everyone began to rumor and whisper about her and zhao tian. zhao tian just leaned on the balcony like railing casually, as he glanced down at the people. with a smile, ning xue asked "should i bring another throne?" zhao tian shook his head "no, this is enough." he replied as his gaze swept through all the vip rooms. "i thought there were only five top sects, but here i can see even more sects with monarch astral stage cultivators." keeping her faint smile ning xue spoke "seems like you have misunderstood something, tian. when we say top five sects it means the top five sects that won the tournament." "it doesn''t mean there are only 5 powerful sects in zhenzhu. lunar blossom pavillion came in fifth at the last tournament only because of ling chen." "there are so many powerful sects than them." zhao tian frowned his eyebrows "who would create such a tournament between young geniuses to give the top sects title? the top five sects should be given to the real top 5 powerful sects." ning xue smiled wryly. "well, it was created by the ancestors of the royal family for them to encourage young geniuses to fight and win." then, zhao tian raised his gaze looking at the screen floating mid air and he couldn''t help but frown. his eyes glanced at the crystal shards etched across in many parts of the arena, which were the one that were actually recording what''s happening and broadcasting on the screen. "how does this work without modern technology?" ning xue also glanced at the screen and said, "i am not sure how it works, i just have that artifact and i use that. the principle is pretty same as envisage shard, which takes a portrait." "i see." zhao tian muttered as he moved, sitting on the arm rest of the throne. seeing the people were still gossiping, the announcer spoke "the tournament will begin now and don''t forget to encourage for your favorite teams." "five participants can join from each set for the tournament. there would be many young talents for the tournament, so we randomly place 10 competitors together, andthey would fight each other and the last two who emerges victorious will be sent to the next round." "lets beginnn!" Chapter 176 Ling Chaos fight! chapter 176 ling chao''s fight! after a short while, the participants entered the designated area and were then chosen at random to be divided into groups consisting of ten participants each and allowed to fight in the arena. *clank* *boom* sitting on the armrest of the throne, zhao tian glanced down at the fight that was happening often having small conversations with ning xue. ning huang also took side glances at zhao tian and ning xue "seems like they know each other very well." a sigh escaped ling xin''s lips "that was honestly a surprise. i have never seen sister xue being so fond of any man before." *boom* looking at the fight, zhao tian smiled faintly, and ning xue spoke "this year''s talent from the lunar blossom pavillion also seems good." "yeah..." zhao tian gave a nod looking at ling chao''s fight. *swoosh* a powerful gust of wind swept through ling chao, sending the final two participants flying off the arena floor the force of the wind was so strong that it felt like a fierce storm had suddenly descended upon them, tossing them about like rag dolls. "oh, she took 9 of them by herself and is already in the 8th level of soul astral stage when she is just 46 years old, not bad." ning xue spoke amused. the audience also saw her display of power and clapped their hands, applauding and cheering for her strength. ling chao raised her head, glancing at zhao tian at the podium for a brief moment before leaving the arena. ning xue also noticed ling chao''s gaze "you know that girl?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." the preliminary rounds continued and many competitors from different sect were eliminated. at the same time, many talents were also passed to the second part of the competition. again the voice of the announcer echoed through the arena "now let''s move on to the second part of this tournament of today." "from now on, it is simple.. it will be 1 vs 1 battles. but don''t worry, even if you lose in this match, you will still get a chance to fight once more." "okay! i guess, everyone understood the rules... let''s start." zhao tian glanced at ning xue and asked "xue, do i need to join now?" ning xue shook her head "no, you have to join tomorrow from the third round of the competition and if you win, i''ll fulfill my promise." she replied a smile playing on her lips. ling chao slashed her hand and suddenly a large slash made of wind cleaved through the air. caught off guard by her sudden attack, *kleech* the slash fell on his chest as his robe tore blood oozing from his body. "urghhh!" chen li grunted in pain "you damn..." *sleech* chen li moved his spear as the dull part of the shaft again pierced through her abdomen and this time the force was powerful as the spear that ripped through her flesh. *puchi* as ling chao''s gut was pierced, a gush of blood erupted, causing her eyes to quiver in pain. in a state of excruciating pain, she collapsed to her knees, desperately clutching her stomach. "chao''er!" ling xin and ling chen quickly jumped from the vip space into the arena ground. ling xin rushed towards ling chao and squatted down, helping ling chao "chaor''er". "s-sect master..." ling chao''s voice trembled as she fell on ling xin''s arms. "*swish* a pill bottle appeared in ling xin''s hand and she took a healing pill "chao''er here..." she tossed the pill in ling chao''s mouth hoping she would heal soon. meanwhile, ling chen turned her cold eyes at chen li as a sword appeared in her hand. h-huh? chen li''s heart skipped a beat as he was taken aback by the piercing gaze of the veiled woman in front of him. the announcer''s voice resonated through the arena, addressing the situation that had unfolded before them "miss elder from lunar blossom pavillion. you should not attack the competitors just because your disciple got beaten." "it''s against the rules and if you try to do something, your disciple will be disqualified from this tournament." chen hao stood up from his seat and spoke "elder of lunar blossom pavillion, it is your disciple''s fault for being incompetent. in battles like this, it is easy to get injured. she has to be careful. haha." ling xin spoke looking at ling chen "chen''er, calm down. we need to treat chao''er first." ling chen gripped her sword tightly but she controlled her emotions and directed her gaze towards zhao tian on the podium ''sect guardian, you just stand there silent looking at your sect getting shamed like this?'' zhao tian had a slight frown on his face and he asked casually "xue, can i kill a competitor during a fight?" ning xue shook her head understanding his anger "anything other than killing goes." a smile appeared on his lips "i am joining the tournament now and make me fight that chen li guy." hearing this ning xue narrowed her eyes "if you are gonna fight him, i have a favour to ask you." "hm?" zhao tian glanced at her with a raised eyebrow. "i also have a personal grudge against that clan, cripple his cultivation. do anything you want, this queen will be on your side." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! give powerstones,gt and gifts!!! Chapter 177 Fighting Chen Li! chapter 177 fighting chen li! the matches continued as many young talents fought each other, trying to prove themselves in this arena, and people were constantly cheering for the competitors. in the vip area of lunar blossom pavillion, lying on the couch, ling chao slowly opened her eyes and ling huang''s familiar face came into her view "elder huang..." she murmured softly, the words barely escaping her lips. ling huang smiled and gently patted her head. "just rest for now." ling chen, who was sitting on another couch, said, "chao''er, you still have a chance. those who lost in this 1vs. 1 will fight each other later." "and if you win those two matches, then you can participate in the third and final round tomorrow." ling xin chuckled wryly. "i remembered the day chen''er won fifth place in the tournament. everyone was surprised that a woman from a weak sect won fifth place." "and many other top sects even demanded chen''er to join their sect. especially frozen peak sect after witnessing her ice prowess. but she rejected them all. haha..." ling chen spoke in a solemn tone "i belong to the lunar blossom sect, how can i go to a different sect?" smiling, ling xin spoke "well, i am glad you stayed." ling chen shook her head and turned her gaze towards zhao tian who is near ning xue "as the sect''s guardian, he didn''t even take any steps when we were shamed in the arena." ling huang spoke defending him "what do you expect little brother to do? if he intervened, our chao''er would have been eliminated." ling meiying also gave a slight nod "yeah, husband could not do anything at that point." "husband?!!!" x4 eh? ling meiying, taken aback, blinked her eyes in surprise looking at all of them shouting at the same time "what''s wrong with calling my husband as husband?" hmm. ling huang also thought that it is a good name to call zhao tian, while ling xin shook her head helplessly and ling chen slightly narrowed her eyes, looking at ling meiying. meanwhile, ling chao''s jaw is on the floor as she stammered "e-elder meiying, why are you calling him as husband?" ling xin realized that ling chao didn''t know what happened and proceeded to explain. ... in the stormweaver sect area- zhao tian stepped into the arena and seeing him the people were surprised. "he is the one standing with.. her majesty." the students and teachers from the royal academy looked at each other stupefied, as they had never seen zhao tian in their academy. seeing zhao tian, chen li raised an eyebrow and recognized him standing beside ning xue "so i got to fight you huh." he muttered, swirling the spear in his hand. the announcer spoke "the competitors are ready, fight!" *swoosh* with a swift, fluid motion, chen li quickly moved towards zhao tian, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. as he swung his spear to his face. zhao tian simply raised his hand, blocking the spear, and chen li felt the spear reverberating in his hand as he felt hitting a wall. huh? chen li was startled and he took a step back and did a spin, again lunging the shaft of the spear towards zhao tian''s abdomen. *thud* zhao tian caught the spear in his hand and gripped his palm *crack* suddenly cracks appeared on the spear''s surface, and *thrash* *clank* zhao tian thrashed the spear to the side, the sound of metal clanking against the floor as the broken pieces scattered around him. the audience gasped in shock as zhao tian easily crushed the spear within his pams. chen li narrowed his gaze as the broken spear slipped from his grasp and in the next instant *thrissh* cracks of purple lightning flashed around his body "i didn''t expect anyone in this tournament would force me to use my elemental cultivation technique." zhao tian raised an eyebrow seeing his arrogance and *swish* in the next instant, appearing in front of chen li he gave a punch at his face. wha- chen li''s face got crushed by his punch and *swoosh* *boom* he was blasted away at the wall of the arena as the wall cracked like a spider web. huh? chen luo from the vip room stood from his seat in shock, seeing his son crash into the arena wall and squinted his eyebrows "who is this brat." meanwhile, ling huang laughed seeing this "haha, little brother smacked his face so hard that he flew out of the battle floor." ling chao also chuckled, and satisfaction washed over her as her eyes softened in tenderness looking at the white haired young man on the arena. a slight smile appeared on ling chen''s lips upon seeing this. *thud* after hitting the wall, chen li''s body fell on the floor and he instinctively grabbed his back feeling a sharp pain shoot through his spine as if it was on the verge of snapping. "argggghhhhhh!" his sheer pain of cry echoed throughout the arena startling everyone and chen luo clenched his fist, anger seeping through his heart. chen li squirmed on the floor feeling the pain radiating through his body as blood oozed out from the injured on his body "urghhh! this shit hurts!" *tap* at this time, hearing faint footsteps chen li endured the pain and slight raised his gaze and saw zhao tian coming towards him. "we haven''t finished, are we?" "h-huh?!" ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 178: Torturing Chen Li! zhao tian grabbed chen li''s collar and threw him to the center of the arena. *thud* chen li rolled on the ground, still reeling from the severe pain in his back, and he struggled to push himself up, blood trickling from his mouth with each cough.*cough* *cough* chenluo''s heartburnedwithfuryas hewitnessedhisson tossed around like a trash bag. lang jian who is the sect leader of stormweaver sect, had a frown on his face, curious about zhao tian "i can''t see through his cultivation base properly. is he using some kind of artifact or seal to hide his cultivation?" he muttered, glancing at ning xue wondering if she did something. che li turned his head and saw zhao tian again walking towards him through his blurry vision. struggling, he placed his quivering hands on the ground, trying to push himself and stand up. he didn''t expect the young man in front of him to be so strong that he would be defeated by him in just a punch. as the genius of the chen sect, how can he accept this? *crack* small bolts of lightning cracked sporadic from his body. *thrass* a wave of purple lightning crackled through the air, reaching zhao tian, but he just waved his hand and with a surge of astral energy, the weak lightning disappeared. as zhao tian approached him, chen li summoned all his remaining strength to rise to his feet and deliver a forceful punch to zhao tian. zhao tian grabbed his wrist and twisted it. *crack* severe bone-cracking noises heard through the arena and the audience felt as if their own bones are getting broken. "arghhhhhh!" chen li let out a bloodcurdling scream, and zhao tian didn''t let him go as he twisted his hand even more, slowly breaking his bones. the sound of crushing bones echoed through the arena as chen li''s screams grew louder, the excruciating pain becoming unbearable. "brat!!!!" a powerful voice echoed through the whole arena, making everyone''s heart skip a beat in panic. zhao tian turned his gaze, looking at chen luo, whose eyes were red with anger and his chest was rising up and down as he controlled his emotions, "you are torturing my son in the arena. you brat, do you know what you are doing?" keeping his gaze on chen luo, zhao tian twisted chen li''s hand even more. *crack* *crack* "f-fatherr!! arghhh!! help me! help me!" chen li screamed in pain. upon hearing the desperate cry of his beloved son, chen luo''s heart shattered into a million pieces and he directly jumped into the arena to help chen li. "elder of the chen clan!" at this time, a sweet voice was heard across the arena, and everyone turned their gazes to the vip area of the lunar blossom pavillion. the crowd was just silent watching all the drama and chaos, while the people from the lunar blossom pavillion had smiles on their faces, seeing their sect guardian getting the revenge. h-huh? father? chen li faintly heard his father''s noise and was confused. defeat? "*cough* i-i accep-" but before he could finish zhao tian pressed his foot on his face silencing him "were you tryna say something?" he asked slowly smashing his head under his foot. "you! you are doing that deliberately, aren''t you!" chen luo yelled in anger, looking at zhao tian. *thud* zhao tian again smacked his face and used his cultivation pressure exerting pressure over his cultivation. *fween* "arghhhhhh!!!!" chen li screamed at the top of his lungs feeling the pressure slowly breaking the meridians in his body as if the very essence of his being was being shattered bit by bit. "fatherrr! fathherrrr!!! arghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!" his screams sent shivers down the audience''s spines, and even they were horrified by the brutality of zhao tian. h-huh? che luo was taken aback, his eyes trembling in disbelief "w-what is he doing? d-d-don''t tell me... no, no , no... you bastard." *thrash* under zhao tian''s pressure, che li''s cultivation was broken, making him a cripple and with a kick chen li tumbled down the area, losing consciousness. the audience also realized what zhao tian has done and gasped in shock as they looked at each other in utter shock. "is this even allowed?" "i-i don''t know..." even the lings were surprised, as they didn''t expect zhao tian to be this cruel. *swish* in the next instant, che luo dashed towards zhao tian as he doesn''t care anymore "i will kill you!!" zhao tian also clenched his fist to punch chen luo and as he almost reached zhao tian. "you dare to hurt him?" Chapter 179: A little chaos! "you dare to hurt him?" ning xue''s cold voice pierced through the air and chen luo instantly stopped his movements, his hand frozen in mid-air. reaching in front of zhao tian. *swoosh* ning xue appeared beside zhao tian in the arena, and the audience was startled as the queen herself stepped in to help zhao tian. facingtheoverwhelmingpresence, chen luo quickly bowed "your majesty." ning xue, her eyes cold, muttered "are you not ashamed to intervene in the battle?" chen luo raised his eyes, his heart brimming with anger "have you not seen what this guy has done to my son, your majesty? you should punish him for crippling my son." "since when did you have the power to rule this queen?" ning xue spoke, her eyes narrowing. feeling her cold gaze, chen luo shook his head. "no, your majesty, i dare not. i am just trying to say that this bastard ha-" *fween* a glint of red energy flashed across ning xue''s eyes as she released a bit of coercion on chen luo. "know who you are talking about. he is someone very close to me. respect him." h-huh? chen luo who felt crushed by the pressure, was shocked to hear this and audible gasps could be heard from the audience as they all wondered what their relationship was. -_- ling xin was dumbfounded. "he was asking about sister xue a while ago and he has already wooed her?" ling huang is also surprised "seems like little brother''s charizzma is unmatchable." chen luo again gave a slight now "your majesty, this young man here was presumptuous and has gone too far by injuring my son cruelly and has even crippled him." "i would not let him go unpunished for making my son a cripple." "you are threatening him in this queen''s presence?" ning xue asked and chen luo hurriedly shook his head "no, your majesty. you are misunderstanding me." "i just want to say that the act done by this young man is cruel and should be punished." ning xue spoke "in the past, one of your sect''s disciples broke the cultivation of one of the students of the royal academy, making him unable to cultivate." "has this queen ever blamed your sect for that?" chen luo clenched his fist as he remembered the incident that happened 20 years ago and stayed silent. "arghhhh!" feeling the coercion of a cultivator from the 9th stage of monarch astral stage, chen luo grunted in pain as he felt pressed down by a mountain. *swoosh* at this time, another elder came and bowed in front of ning xue "please forgive us, your majesty." ning xue squinted her eyes "i hereby prohibit the people of chen sect from joining the tournament, and they should not enter the premises of this arena anymore." she spoke, retracting the pressure. "i am leaving you alive since he is unharmed. if not, i would have killed you." hearing this, zhao tian smiled wryly in his mind as he felt he just got a sugar mommy. chen luo glared at ning xue and at this time, the other elders also came out of their shock and quickly jumped into the arena. one of them took chen li''s body while the other pulled the enraged chen luo from the arena so as not to cause any more chaos. ning xue shifted her gaze towards zhao tian, a small smile playing on her lips "tian, let''s go." she spoke, gently grasping his hand as both of them disappeared and reappeared back in the podium. the audience just blinked their eyes seeing their queen being quite intimate with zhao tian. is he her little brother, or maybe... lover? as the chaos settled, the crowd again sat on their place and the announcer spoke "*ahem* the winner of this match is zhao tian!" *claps8* the crowd applauded as they have seen the fight and chaos, which was entertaining for them. meanwhile, the people from the top sects had a frown on their faces looking at the young talent, zhao tian. ning xue sat back on her throne and glimpsed at zhao tian, a hint of amusement playing on her eyes "i didn''t expect you to punch him like that." "he is in monarch astral stage and you are in the emperor astral stage. you have quite a powerful combat prowess." zhao tian just smiled and asked "are you happy now?" he asked as as she is the one who asked him to cripple chen li. ning xue nodded her head "well, this queen is satisfied." drop powerstones! golden tickets ! gifts rahh sorry for the late chapter btw Chapter 180: She is here! *swish* *clank* ling chao blocked the opponent''s attacks with her bare hands, her body enhanced bythe power of astral energyflowingthrough herbody.. *woosh* she thrust her arm as a swirl of wind energy blasted from her palm, and the guy was thrown away from the battle ring, the sword slipping down from his hands. *thud* as he tumbled away, he slowly rose to his feet and glanced at ling chao again, getting ready to attack him. he raised his hand and said, "i admit defeat." hearing this, the announcer spoke, "ling chao of the luna blossom pavillion wins!" *applause* the audience clapped their hands, encouraging the winner, ling chao. lingchaomadeherwaybackto the vip area from the arena and seeing her, ling xin spoke, "congratulations, chao''er, with this win, you are selected to the next round of this tournament." "en." ling chao nodded her head with a smile. the matches continued well into the evening as the sun gradually descended below the horizon. by the time the day drew to a close, the second round of matches had also concluded. ... *thud* chen luo kneeled in front of the middle aged man who was sitting on the throne. "forgive me, sect master." chen buzi, who is the current sect master of the chen sect, had an indifferent expression on his face: "it''s not your fault, chen luo. i also saw the match through that screen." "it''s just that bitch is arrogant, she is abusing her power like that. and that young man really intended to cripple your son''s cultivation." "she must have told him to do that to your son, considering the grudge she has towards us." chen luo clenched his fist in anger as he again remembered his son''s desperate cries for help. chen buzi also noticed his anger and spoke in a calm tone "you have to wait for one month, chen luo. you can surely get your revenge." chen luo took a deep breath suppressing his anger and chen buzi asked glancing at another man who is standing beside him "i am sure every top sects should be trying to gain information about him." ling chen spoke with a slight frown "it is a good thing that you came forward but, i think you went a bit too far in your actions. you don''t have to cripple his cultivation like that. you could have just given him a fatal injury." ling meiying also gave a slight nod "i agree with sister chen on this." zhao tian took a sip of his tea "i actually thought of killing him first, but it is not allowed in competition. however, as xue asked me to cripple him, i did that." -_- killing him? they looked at him dumbfounded. ling xin smiled wryly "by the way, mr.tian, how did you get so close with sister xue? i am sure you don''t know her until two days ago." the others also got curious upon hearing this and turned their gazes to zhao tian. zhao tian could only sigh softly "well many things happened..." as he spoke a slight frown creased his eyebrow. "tian." a melodious voice rang through the hall as the door opened. dressed in her royal robes, ning xue gracefully made her way into the room, captivating the attention of everyone present. h-huh? ling xin, ling chen, ling meiying and ling chao were startled by her presence and quickly stood up bowing their heads "your majesty!" x4 zhao tian raised his gaze and smiled, seeing that ning xue had come here to meet him. ning xue paid no attention to the people around her and walked straight to zhao tian on the couch. but she stopped looking at ling huang peacefully sleeping on zhao tian''s lap. hm? ning xue gently tapped ling huang''s shoulders, trying to wake her up. meanwhile, feeling a touch, ling huang snuggled on his lap, hugging zhao tian''s waist. "little brother.. hmm.." ning xue narrowed her eyes and shook her shoulder, jostling her up from sleep. huh? ling huang''s eyes blinked open and seeing the blonde haired woman, she jumped in surprise and quickly stood up "your majesty!" ning xue turned to look at zhao tian who was drinking his tea with a subtle smile on his face. she then turned to look at others and sat beside zhao tian. she glanced at the five women standing in front of her "i don''t know who among you are tian''s women, but i will say it here." "tian loves me more than you and he is mine." her tone dripping with arroganceand authority. Chapter 181: A small bickering! chapter 181: a small bickering! huh? the women looked at each other confused, and ling huang narrowed her eyes "what do you mean by that, your majesty?" ning xue took a quick glimpse at ling huang "it means what i just said. tian is mine." ling huang looked at zhao tian to see his reaction but he was just drinking his tea silently as if he was enjoying the drama. she shook her head "no, your majesty... i love him and he also loves me. he doesn''t belong only to you." ning xue raised an eyebrow "are you refuting what this queen said?" ling huang nodded her head and spoke, her gaze narrowing "of course, because you are speaking bullshit." wha- ling xin, ling chen, ling meiying, and ling chao were utterly flabbergasted to see ling huang using vulgar words and speaking right in front of the queen''s face. ning xue squinted her eyes in anger hearing her words "are you looking for a death wish?" "hmph!" linghuangletoutascoff and sat beside on the other side "my only wish is to be with my little brother. and you don''t have the power to separate us." ning xue''s lips twitched, as the queen of zhenzhu no one had ever talked against her like this in such a disrespectful manner "you damn bitch!" ling huang''s heart fumed in anger "who are you calling bitch? you are the bitch here. you have just known him for two days and you are already claiming him to be yours. bitch." wha- ning xue was taken aback by ling huang''s audacity as she fearlessly call her as a bitch "you are no different, bitch. you just saw him a month ago." ling huang retorted "but that''s still better than you. a bitch calling my little brother hers, even though she only knows him for two days." ning xue clutched her palm in anger and spoke in rage "that''s because tian and i are destined to be together. we have a special connection." she said swiftly grabbing his left hand. a smirk appeared on ling husnag''s lips as she clasped zhao tian''s right hand "i also felt a connection with little brother when he pushed his manhood in, taking my first time." what the fuck? ning xue blinked her eyes in surprise. they have already done the deed? meanwhile, zhao tian felt the cup in his hand shaking because both of them were holding him and bickering and constantly shaking him. ''let me drink tea in peace.'' ning xue clicked her tongue, her disdain evident in her voice "as i thought, you are a bitchyou are talking about these kinds of things openly. my connection with tian is far better than yours." she said lightly pulling zhao tian. ling huang''s eyebrows twitched and she too pulled his right hand and at this time, the tea in his cup slipped and fell on his robes, staining it. eh? ning xue and ling huang were surprised, while zhao tian with a sigh, placed the teacup on the table in front of him. the ling women stood there awkwardly not knowing what to do. ning xue pulled zhao tian "tian, let''s go back to the palace. if you stay here, things like this will happen and we can clean your robes there." meanwhile, ling huang firmly held onto him, refusing to let him slip away, and affectionately called him "little brother, let''s go back to the lake and this big sister will wash you all over with her body." she gently planted a tender kiss on his cheek.. "wench" "hooker" "floozy" "tramp" "harlot" "prostitute" "hussy" "tart" "vamp" zhao tian shook his head helplessly seeing them calling each other words. meanwhile, the ling women who were standing, face palmed themselves seeing ling huang going toe on toe with the queen herself. ''why are they saying words that are not even in the dictionary.'' ning xue glanced at zhao tian "tian, you are spending the night with me, right?" ling huang grabbed his face making him look at her "no, little brother is sleeping with me." huh? ... in the night- inside the royal palace, in the queen''s bed, zhao tian is lying down sandwiched between two beautiful women as they hug him tightly. as ning xue moved her legs to intertwine with zhao tian, her legs hit ling huang''s legs and she muttered "bitch, move your legs." ling huang retorted "why should i listen to you, whore?" "damn..." ning xue hit her legs, and ling huang didn''t back away and kicked her legs back. "bitch, stop!'' "you stop first." -_- meanwhile, zhao tian who was between them let out a deep sigh ''stop acting like children.'' but he also found them cute like this. i fucking overslept and could only upload 2 chaps... i will try to upload more later!!! Chapter 182: I hate you! chapter 182: i hate you! "but i really didn''t expect you to talk to the queen like that." ling meiying, who was soaking in the lake, muttered, looking at ling huang, who was beside her on the lake. ling huang could only smile wryly "well, i got angry when she proclaimed that little brother was only hers." "sister meiying, you are also his woman, and sister chen, you too." ling chen just stayed silent, closing her eyes and letting the cold water of the lake hit her skin. meanwhile, ling meiying had a shy smile on her face. "where is he?" ling huang spoke "that bitch didn''t let him go in the morning, so little brother asked me to leave first and i am here." "oh..." ling meiying mused, and after a while, ling chen got out of the lake and left for her room, wrapping the towel around her. after she left, ling huang said, "don''t you think sister chen''s chest is a bit too big?" "yeah, it is..." as ling chen reached her room and was about to open the door, she saw zhao tian walking towards her on his way to the lake. her gaze narrowed, and she pushed the door to enter, ignoring him. but zhao tian swiftly held her hand and pulled her into the room. *thud* taking her in his arms, he threw her on the bed. "ah!" with a smile, he crawled on top of her and plucked the towel from her body, exposing her voluptuous boobs and her sexy body, along with her smooth thighs. "w-why are you forcefully doing this to me?" ling chen asked, her eyes trembling in embarrassment. zhao tian gently grabbed her thighs and spread them open, revealing the pink folded buds "because you belong to me." hewhispered,hisvoicefilledwithpossessivenessanddesire. he moved closer, gently pressing his lips against hers, as his hand went down to her honey hole and he gently parted the outer folds with his fingers. ... after a while, *haah* *haah* ling chen was panting heavily on the bed, the bedwet with her love juices. her boobs and ass are red with finger prints on them with some deep red hickey marks on her pink nipples. zhao tian had a smile on his face as he got down from the bed and ling chen looked at him and controlled her ragged breath to speak "*haah* a-am i really your woman?" zhao tian moved to her and sat on the bed, softly patted her head "yeah, you are." ling chen turned her gaze to the ring in her finger ''liar, where is my ring then? i hate you.'' "tian?" "oh?" "zhao tian." ... the next day of the tournament commenced and the people were rushing to the arena as today is the day of the finals. the excitement in the crowd was palpable as they cheered incessantly, eagerly awaiting the start of the third round of the tournament. the announcer''s voice rang through the arena "the third round of the tournament is about to begin." ning xue sat regally on her throne, her eyes flicking over to zhao tian, who leaned casually against the railing, his gaze fixed on the arena below "the powerful sects must be so curious about you." zhao tian gave a slight nod "yeah.. let them just be curious." he muttered as he felt powerful glances on him from the vip areas everyone trying to discern his cultivation and secrets. the announcer spoke "the next match is between zhao tian of the royal academy and tai mu of the shaolin sect." zhao tian just stayed there silently as everyone turned their gazes toward him excited to see his match. ning xue raised an eyebrow "you are not going down?" zhao tian spoke "i don''t think i need to." an young man with bald head walked into the arena and ling xin also glanced at zhao tian "why is he not coming down? he is not interested anymore?" ling huang also glanced at him "what happened?" the people from the powerful sects also looked at zhao tian with anticipation, their minds filled with the hope that they could find something about him during his fight. but the young man, with a sense of resignation and humility, lifted his arm "i admit my defeat." eh? the audience were dumbfounded seeing this, he admitted defeat before even fighting the opponent? zhao tian smiled seeing this. yesterday, him crippling that che li must have traumatized the participants and he was sure none of them would fight against him in fear of getting crippled. after admitting his defeat, tai mu returned back to his sect''s area considering it is bad luck that he got to fight against zhao tian. and the matches continued as the participants began to fight each other for the top places. in that moment the announcer spoke "next match is between zhao tian of teh royal academy and ling chao of lunar blossom pavillion." Chapter 183: Fighting Ling Chao! chapter 183: fighting ling chao! the announcer''s voice boomed across the arena, "the next match is between zhao tian of the royal academy and ling chao of lunar blossom pavillion." huh? ling xin glanced at ling chao, who was beside her and also had a surprised face. ling chao took a deep breath and stood up from her seat. ling huang asked, "what are you going to do? chao''er?" ling chao nodded her head "of course to fight, senior tian." she kind of expected something like this to happen. as she spoke, she glanced at zhao tian walking inside the battle floor, and ling meiying giggled softly. "it seems like he already knew you would fight." ling huang nodded her head "go and give a good fight." *applause* the crowd erupted into thunderous applause as zhao tian stepped onto the battle floor, igniting a wave of excitement that swept through the entire arena. *tap* ling chao also quickly got down from the vip space and came in front of zhao tian with a determined look on her face. seeing that ling chao has also joined the battle floor, the announcer said, "since both competitors are ready, let''s begin the fight." as the announcer''s voice fell, *swoosh*, a gust of wind energy enveloped ling chao''s body. "whirlwind step." a mutter escaped her lips as she channeled the wind''s astral energy into her body, boosting her agility. *flick* in the next instant, she dashed towards zhao tian as she pulled back her hand, her physical strength enhanced by the astral energy, and she punched at zhao tian. zhao tian gently raised his arm, and as her fist came into contact with his palm, it came to a sudden halt. *thud* ling chao didn''t stop and punched him with her left hand. zhao tian fended off her feeble punches, and ling chao quickly moved her hand, again trying to hit him. *fwoosh* but suddenly, a swirl of energy concentrated around her hand, "cyclone fist," she again punched at zhao tian. seeing the powerful punch, zhao tian just blocked casually, not moving from his place, and the aftereffects of the cyclone fist caused a surge of air as his hair tousled in the breeze. *gasp* hearing his compliment, ling chao was quickly flustered and gave a shy nod. "thank you, senior tian." after zhao tian and ling chao returned to their seats, the matches continued, and no one dared to fight zhao tian as they all gave up. as time passed, the third round of competition also came to an end. at this time, the announcer said, "with 10 wins, zhao tian of the royal academy secures first place." *claps* the audience erupted in cheers as zhao tian won most of the matches without even entering the battle floor. "with 9 wins, lang shao of the stormweaver sect secures second place." *claps* the people cheered for lang shao too, as they also enjoyed his matches and his electrifying display of lightning. "with 8 wins, ling chao of the lunar blossom pavillion secures third place." the women from the lunar blossom paviillion were happy that they got second place in sect rankings, because zhao tian''s royal academy won''t be counted. "with 7 wins, tai mo of the shaolin sect secures the fourth place." "with 7 wins, shen juan of the silver lance sect secures the sixth place." "with 7 wins, xia chyou of the frozen peak sect secures the fifth place." the announcer continued "with ten, nine and eight win... the first three places are already secured. but the fourth, fifth, and sixth place competitors have won the same number of matches." "so if the three competitors are dissatisfied with the rankings, you can challenge your peers who have the same number of wins to rise up in the rankings." the audience nodded their heads upon hearing the rules, as it would be unfair for the competitors if they had the same number of wins but were still in a lower rank than each other. xia chyou of the frozen peak sect came forward, and she said, "i want to challenge the fourth place holder." Chapter 184: Give me my reward! chapter 184: give me my reward! *swoosh* as tai mo''s body glowed in golden astral energy, a palm made of golden energy materialized in the air with its one finger raised and xia chyou also manifested a huge block of ice. *thriisshh* as the palm and the ice block collided with each other a thunderous boom echoed through the arena as the ice particles swirled in the air. the golden palm completely obliterated the ice block and hurled towards xia chyou. she was horrified to see the giant palm and quickly spoke "i admit my defeat." hearing this, tai mo stopped his cultivation technique and the huge golden palm disappeared into the air. the announcer spoke "the results are still unchanged, with tai mo of the shaolin sect at fourth place and xia chyou in the sixth place." xia feng who is the sect master of the frozen peak sect, clicked her tongue in disapproval, seeing this "tsk, we are in the fifth place this time." "luna blossom pavillion had a genius last tournament and this tournament. how enviable." meanwhile, ling huang had a wry smile on her face. "i am surprised chao''er managed to defeat that tai mo once." ling chen spoke "it''s not a big deal for chao''er as she quickly closed the distance and went into close combat throwing punches, while the palm technique needs time and distance to attack." "she lost to lang shao only because of his close combat experience, and he has a powerful element, lightning." as she spoke, she took a quick glimpse at zhao tian speaking with the queen with a smile on his face. she still kind of feels bad that the words accidentally slipped from her lips. she was just angry that he didn''t give her a ring. as the competition has already ended and zhao tian got the first place, ning xue and zhao tian left the place. seeing this, the announcer spoke awkwardly, "the prices for second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth places will be distributed immediately by our general of the royal army." -_- the general was dumbfounded. eh? me? ... "haha, be gentle~~" ning xue let out a soft giggle as zhao tian nuzzled his face into her neck and gave delicate bites on her skin while they both lay on the bed together. he moved his face delicately biting her ear, his hands caressing her waist "so, where is my reward for winning the tournament?" he whispered, feeling the intoxicating pure yin energy oozing out of her body. ning xue raised her hand and a storage ring appeared in her hand "here is your reward." zhao tian raised his gaze and ning xue understood his question just from his gaze "its not like i don''t want to do it with you tian..." "you will be my man anyway, but still i think we are moving fast. and i have a pure yin physique, i don''t know what will happen when you pluck my virgin yin." zhao tian understood her feelings. sex is not the only thing in a relationship, and he met ning xue three days ago. ning xue patted zhao tian''s head, gently running her fingers through his hair "as ling huang asked, i don''t know about your family, your hobbies, your favorite food, so tian teach me... more about you." zhao tian leaned up pecking her lips "how about we go on a date?" ning xue hugged him pressing him against her body "but tian... we can''t go around in zhenzhu as it will cause commotion so we can''t really enjoy our date." at this time, zhao tian got an idea "xue, have you ever gone to human world?" ning xue shook her head "no, tian." smiling, he placed a kiss on her cheek "then let me bring you there, and we can go on a date." "en. maybe i can also see hua''er" "yu hua?" ... in the evening~ *giggle* "no,." walking hand in hand, ling meiying softly hit zhao tian''s hand and the disciples who were passing were startled to see their intimacy. at that time, ling chen also came there and seeing him she sighed in her heart, ''he is again going to forcefully do things to me. tch.'' but zhao tian just walked past ling chen, not minding her, chuckling and teasing ling meiying. h-huh? ling chen was bewildered ''h-he didn''t even look at me, what happened?'' ling meiying asked in a soft tone "husband, i heard from sister huang that you like sweet things. shall i prepare something for you." zhao tian nodded "if i can be alive after eating that, you can prepare." "hate you, husband, stop teasing me... i know how to cook." *chuckle* Chapter 185: A talk between an Elf and a Queen! chapter 185: a talk between an elf and a queen! ning xue opened the grand door, and the woman with long pointed ears opened her silver eyes as a tender smile appeared on her face. "its been a while, xue''er." "sister freya." ning xue muttered, looking at the elf floating in front of her on the altar. looking at ning xue, an amused frown appeared on her eyebrows "xue''er, why do you feel so much happier than usual. you seem like you can''t stop smiling." ning xue was quite embarrassed to hear this and slightly scratched her neck. "hoh? now i am curious, who got you smiling like that?" freya everglade teased her with a small smile on her face. still seeing her being so shy, freya everglade had a wild guess: "has the queen of zhenzhu finally found a man worthy of her?" ning xue''s eyes quivered and the blush on her face deepened. what? freya everglade was startled to see her reaction "xue''er? really?" ning xue gave a faint nod and raised her hand as an envisage shard floated from her hand. freya everglade took the envisage shard in her hand and saw the face of zhao tian in it. clearly impressed by the handsome boy, freya everglade nodded her head. "sure, as i thought, he is handsome. even though i haven''t seen many males, i can surely say he is better than the men in high stars." ning xue chuckled faintly "of course he is my man after all, he can''t be simple." freya everglade shook her head helplessly hearing her audacious words and returned the envisage shard "but i never expected for you to fall for a man and he seems so young for you." "you are like 150 years old, and he looks like 30 years old. so he must be very weak, did you really fall for a weak man, a strong queen like you?" ning xue''s lips twitched upon hearing this. "sister freya, don''t talk about my age. and tian is special just like me. he has already reached the emperor astral stage at this age. so he is not weak." freya everglade raised an eyebrow upon hearing this "emperor astral stage? reaching that stage in transient realm in a middle star is really incredible. it is impossible for even people in high stars to reach that stage at this age." "but i am grateful that you protected me and killed all the rebels that day." freya arianwen everglade was the real miracle that happened during the day of the massacre of the royal family. a cultivator from the high stars who has empyrean realm cultivation. people in transient realm cultivation have no chance against her. on that day, no one could see what was happening, but the enemies were getting obliterated one by one in the hands of freya arianwen everglade. (a/n: btw, if you are confused about this transient and empyrean realms go and check the auxiliary chap a little.) ning xue sighed "but because of that, you also almost killed yourself as you overused your powers." freya everglade gently shook her hand "but it was worth it because i saved you that day, and i am already clinging to my last energy to keep this body alive anyway." with a sigh, ning xue walked up the stairs and sat below the altar. understanding her gesture, freya everglade also got down from the altar and sat beside her. "big sister." ning xue gently placed her head on freya everglade''s lap, and with a giggle, freya everglade gently patted her head. ning xue closed her eyes with a soft smile on her face. after she lost her family, freya everglade and yu hua were the only ones she considered family and she thinks of freya everglade as her big sister. at this time, freya everglade spoke "xue''er, if he has taken your excess yin energy that means you can easily channel the astral energy in your meridians?" ning xue gave a nod "yeah, i can." a slight frown appeared on her face "which means you can now cultivate quickly again and can cross the transients realm stepping into the empyrean realm." "if only we had a empyrean pill." Chapter 186: Some time with Meiying! chapter 186: some time with meiying! *clank* ling meiying was preparing sweets in the kitchen while zhao tian was hugging her from behind, resting his head on her shoulder, and she couldn''t help but smile, feeling the warmth of zhao tian''s embrace. thesimplegesturefilledherwithasenseofcontentmentandloveastheystoodtogetherinthecozykitchen,lostintheirownlittleworld. *smooch* he planted a kiss on her cheek and ling meiying was startled by the sudden kiss. she gently turned her face and playfully pinched his nose "i never really thought that you would be so clingy and like to get spoiled like this." zhao tian delicately caressed his cheeks with hers "what''s wrong with being so cling to my wife? you don''t like this?" ling meiying shook her head "no, i am just surprised. at first seeing your strength, i had deep respect for you and thought you are a very serious person." "even in the tournament, you did not hesitate to cripple someone and sister xin told me that you killed the stormweaver sect mercilessly." "but now you are here, clinging to me like a koala giving me affectionate kisses." he maybe cold and ruthless to others. but when it comes to his women, he is always soft and sweet for them. which man in the world is not simp for his wife? ling meiying''s eyes filled with an increasing tenderness as she spoke "which means i got to know more about you and close to being your real wife." zhao tian''s lips curled into a gentle smile as he tenderly cupped meiying''s chin in his hand. "meiying." with a delicate touch, he turned her face towards his, and ling meiying was confused "husband?" aszhao tianmovedincloser, ling meiying instinctively closed her eyes and her breath caught in her throat as she felt the warm touch of his lips over her lips. lingmeiying gentlypulledbackherlips, a soft smileformingonherface as she wrapped her hands around his neck "our first kiss." zhao tian chuckled "but we kissed-" "no." ling meiying placed her finger on his lips stopping him from uttering any further "that kiss was when i got hit by aphrodisiac. it does not count." "this was our true first kiss." "oh, okay." zhao tian nodded his head and at this time ling meiying thought of something "by the way, why does she even have to use aphrodisiac on another woman? its really weird." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle and pecked her lips "who knows." *tap* but ling mieiying shrugged her hand away and spoke "i made them for my husband, not for you." e-eh? ling chao was bewildered and spoke "but the sweet looks so good." zhao tian chuckled faintly "chao, you can have some." "really?" ling meiying snorted, "humph. since husband agreed, then you can have some." ling chao wasted no time in grabbing a handful of sweets and eagerly ate them with great satisfaction "elder meiying, the sweets are soo good." ling meiying just smiled and seeing this ling chen also wanted to join with them and have some sweets, but she stayed silent. "by the way, chao here is your reward." zhao tian spoke as a storage ring appeared in his hand ling chao was taken aback seeing it "storage ring... for me?" "yeah for you." ling meiying also nodded her head "yes, chao''er. you really did well during the tournaments, taking our sect to the second position, so you definitely deserve this." ling chao was grateful and took the storage ring in her hand and wore it. she then took a sweet in her hand and stored it in her ring and then retrieved it. ling meiying giggled seeing her playing with the storage ring and asked "you like it?" ling chao hurriedly nodded "yeah, very much. thank you, senior tian." ling chen watched as they laughed, joked, and enjoyed themselves, all the while feeling a pang of envy deep within her soul because they didn''t even mind her. ... inside the artifact- zhao tian, xia shenyi and ling huang were inside the warehouse, surrounded by cultivation scrolls and books. xia shenyi rolled her eyes "an empyrean pill huh." Chapter 187: What happened?! happened?! eh? ling huang blinked her eyes in confusion looking at xia shenyi who was sitting on the other side of zhao tian on the couch. "sister shenyi, what is this empyrean pill tian is talking about?" xia shenyi glanced at ling huang and spoke "you are now aware that monarch astral stage is not the peak cultivation stage, right?" ling huang gave a nod "now i know. sister shenyi and that cold-faced woman are from high stars where people with higher cultivation exist." xia shenyi nodded "good. a cultivator on this earth can only reach the peak of the transient realm, that is monarch astral stage." "well at most they can reach the half-empyrean stage. but they can never step into the empyrean stage as long as they are in this middle star." "huh? why?" long huang asked, stunned by the information. xia shenyi spoke "middle stars do not have the life energy and astral energy to support the ascension of a cultivator from the transient realm to the empyrean realm." "the people in middle stars are struck in transient realms and that''s why it is called middle stars where astral energy is almost half." ling huang had a slight frown on her face "that means the people in high stars can easily break through from the transient realm to the empyrean realm?" xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah they can." "so if we have to cross the transient realms we have to go to the high stars?" xia shenyi rolled her eyes "that is a solution but another solution is this empyrean pill. this pill will give you enough astral energy to break through to the empyrean realm." "the energy required would be more than the energy combined for a cultivator to reach the peak of monarch astral stage." -_- then we need more energy than the total energy we have cultivated in our lifetime till now? ling huang spoke "then the pill must be so powerful, do you know how to create that pill, sister shenyi?" xia shenyi shook her head "no, even though i have fire elemental i am not much concentrated in alchemy. back in the day, i was more interested in artifacts." "and that pill is not very rare in high stars. many people who can''t ascend by themselves, use empyrean pills to forcefully ascend." "it will leave them with some impurities in their body but when they take medicinal baths, the impurities will be reduced in their body." xia shenyi turned her eyes to zhao tian who seemed to be in deep thought "but, tian why do you need an empyrean pill right now? you still have some time to reach the peak of monarch astral stage." zhao tian gave a slight nod and spoke, "yixian, cut even more dvine astral stones and i will collect them later" "as you say, my liege." shi yixian again bowed her head. "at the same time..." he raised his hand groping fei ziyu''s ass making her tremble from his touch. "hngh" "where is lingxi?" "mom must have finished her bath right now." ... sitting on the bed, zhao tian gently patted fei lingxi''s head as both fei lingxi and fei ziyu continued sucking on his cock giving him a double blowjob. "master~~" fei ziyu moaned inhaling his dick''s scent and continued sucking on his balls as fei lingxi concentrated on his dick. *splurt* a little later, under the touch of those two moist tongues, he came blasting his semen right at their faces. fei lingxi and fei ziyu opened their mouths, took in his tasty semen, and swallowed his thick cum. after being satisfied by their blowjobs, he muttered "on all four on the bed." fei lingxi and fei ziyu also moved on the bed kneeling as they spread open their pussieswith their fingers for zhao tian to fuck. as zhao tian moved on the bed *ring* *ring* his mobile which was on the night stand ringing, caught his attention. it''s been a while since he used his mobile as he was busy in zhenzhu. he raised his hand and the mobile itself floated to him. looking at the name, he attended the call "old man?" li jie sighed heavily "haah... finally you answered the call. where have you been all these days?" zhao tian frowned "i am in zhenhzu." li ji spoke "quickly return. mei xiu''s grandma... has passed away." zhao tian was surprised to hear this and muttered "i''ll be there." as he canceled the call, he saw the number of missed calls from mei xiu and li jie. ©\------------ give me power stones, golden tickets, uh and gifts if you like. Chapter 188: Mei Xiu in depression! chapter 188: mei xiu in depression! *tap* zhao tian walked out of his room with a worried expression etched on his face. he promised himself that he would be with mei xiu when her grandmother dies. but, because he came to zhenzhu, he can''t be with her now. ling chen who had just come out of her room saw the worry on zhao tian''s face and was surprised. she quickly caught up to him and asked "what happened?" zhao tian continued walking, not responding to her and ling chen stopped on her tracks, looking at his back as he walked away, her heart trembling with confusion and hurt ''w-what did i do? he could have answered me.'' zhao tian directly went to ling meiying and opened the door without even knocking. "huh?" ling meiying, who was changing the dress in her room was startled and turned around. hm? zhao tian gaze fell on the seductive body in front of him, with alluring boobs and captivating curves and enticing thighs leaving him unable to tear his eyes away.. feeling his gaze, she was embarrassed, but she didn''t make an effort to hide her body and let him take a good look, feeling kind of proud that he was awe struck by her body. zhao tian shook his head and walked near her. ling meiying who saw his weird attire, was stunned "husband? you are going back to the human world?" gently taking her waist in his arms, zhao tian spoke "i just received information. someone close to me is dead. so i got to go..." ling meiying blinked her eyes in surprise and nodded "i see." she spoke with a hint of disappointment in her tone as she lowered her gaze. seeing this, zhao tian raised her chin and asked, "what happened, dear?" ling meiying let out a gentle sigh as she leaned on his shoulder. "i just thought that i could spend more time with you here and deepen our relationship." "i want to learn more about you and thought of going on a date with you. so i was getting ready just now, but you are leaving suddenly. so... i am sad." zhao tian was kind of surprised by the tender-hearted woman in his arms, and he couldn''t help but smile in happiness. any man would be lucky to get a gentle woman like her. before leaving he patted zhao tian''s shoulder and zhao tian nodded back. "tiannn... *weep*" tears streamed down mei xiu''s face as zhao tian tenderly placed a comforting hand on her head, as he knew how important her grandmother is to mei xiu as she is her only family and she was working hard to treat her. zhao tian moved and sat on the couch. seeing this, mei xiu also sat on his lap side ways hugging him very tightly. mei xiu continued crying, tears dampening down her cheeks as they wet zhao tian''s shirt but he just continued patting her head, providing comfort and solace in his presence. a little later, she raised her head from his shoulder "tian... grandma, she is gone." she muttered, looking at his blue eyes. zhao tian sighed in his heart, seeing her face red and her hair sticking to the tears in her face as she looked devastated. he gently raised his arm and brushed the wet hair out of her face "i know, xiu... it must hurt you a lot." "i may sound rude... but crying won''t bring back grandma. you could only accept her death." he gently wiped away the tears with his hand "and i am sure grandma won''t like you crying because of her." mei xiu nodded her head "y-yeah, i won''t cry... grandma won''t like that." she whispered, gently wiping away the tears that had gathered on her cheeks. as she spoke, she tried to force a smile, but the memories of her grandmother flooded her mind, causing her lips to quiver uncontrollably, and zhao tian gently pulled her head placing it on his shoulder. mei xiu closed her eyes and stayed silent, relishing his presence and the warmth emanating from his body. a little later, she opened her eyes and glanced down at his shirt, drenched with her tears. "tian, your shirt..." "don''t worry about that. how do you feel?" mei xiu gave a subtle nod, still on his shoulders, and spoke "i am good." "did you eat anything?" Chapter 189: What does she want?! chapter 189: what does she want?! *haah* mei xiu let out a deep sigh and looked at herself in the bathroom mirror. she shook her head and opened the tap to wash her face. after washing her face, she entered her room and began to change her dress. wearing a white crop top and shorts, she came out of the room and made her way toward the kitchen. reaching the doorstep, she stopped and discreetly peeked inside to see what was happening. there, she saw zhao tian preparing dinner for them to eat. her eyes softened to see him doing the cooking instead of her, and she couldn''t help but smile, thinking how lucky she was to have an understanding boyfriend like him. mei xiu entered, and zhao tian also noticed her. walking near him, she asked, seeing him busy, "do you need a hand, tian?" zhao tian gave a nod. "yeah, stand here for me to kiss." eh? mei xiu was dumbfounded, and she couldn''t help but giggle faintly, with her hand trembling slightly, she reached out and delicately touched his cheek, feeling the warmth of his skin under her fingertips. she leaned in and pressed her lips against his, a tender and sweet kiss that spoke volumes of the emotions swirling inside her.no?v(el)b\\jnn she pulled away from the kiss and wrapped her arms around him from behind, holding him close while zhao tian continued doing his work. as she stood, hugging him, a little later, "tian, here''s a kiss." she turned her head and gave him a kiss. zhao tian chuckled and continued cooking, with in-between kisses from mei xiu. after cooking the food, both mei xiu and zhao tian placed the dishes on the table for dinner. and at this time, mei xiu unconsciously went to her grandma''s room to remind her of dinner. however, as she approached the door, realization washed over her, causing her body to tremble involuntarily. she gently turned her eyes to zhao tian and forced a smile "sometimes... i am forgetting things." "i''ll go and wash my face," she stammered, trying to leave from that place. but zhao tian gently clapsed her hand, and mei xiu also leaned on him. "tian..." zhao tian hugged her waist as she stood in his embrace. "xiu, you want to move on from here and stay with me? if you stay here, you will constantly remember her." "tian..." she quickly removed her tank top, revealing her blue bra. *click* she unhooked the bra, letting her boobs jiggle. eh? zhao tian was surprised by her sudden move. mei xiu leaned in and kissed his lips as she muttered, "tian, let''s have sex." huh? zhao tian slightly frowned. "xiu, now?" he knew that this was not the night to have sex. mei xiu nodded her head "yeah now. tian, whenever you hold and kiss me, i am so happy. so, i know if i had sex with you, i would be happier, and it would remove the sadness i am feeling now." "please, tian, have sex with me." zhao tian sighed in his heart, and at this time, mei xiu got away from him. zhao tian looked at her confusedly. "xiu?" mei xiu turned to look at zhao tian. "i cried all day, tian. and we are going to have our first time... wait 10 minutes. i will freshen up and come for you." ... mei xiu watched as the bathtub gradually filled up with water, and she turned off the faucet before stepping inside *creek* at this time, the bathroom door opened and zhao tian entered wearing his pants. "tian?" mei exclaimed a bit surprised. zhao tian walked near the bathtub, and as he began to remove his pants, mei xiu averted her gaze. mei xiu moved a little front and zhao tian entered the bathtub comfortably leaning back on the rim. "come closer..." zhao tian pulled mei xiu closer, and as she moved, the water began to spill out from the bathtub. he gently fondled her boobs from behind, and mei xiu also leaned back on his chest "tian..." zhao tian smiled as he slowly lowered his left hand, his fingers tracing a path down her body until they hovered near her abdomen. and as it reached her crotch, mei xiu''s breath caught in her throat, her legs instinctively tightening as she anticipated his next move. zhao tian chuckled and caressed her thighs "come on, let me see." with a timid nod, she slowly spread her legs, and using this opportunity, zhao tian let his finger slide in touching her pussy and he could feel some hair above her clit. Chapter 190: *Mei Xiu* chapter 190: *mei xiu* "haangh~!" mei xiu let out a soft moan of pleasure as zhao tian''s fingers delicately explored the folds of her pussy and as zhao tian slid one of his fingers in, he could feel her squishy walls tightening on his finger. "umnhg~!" mei xiu whined in pleasure as zhao tian began to move his finger in and out of her pussy. at this time, zhao tian whispered, "xiu, do you masturbate?" h-huh? mei xiu was taken aback and her cheeks grew even redder at the unexpected question. "um, what do you mean by that?" she replied, feeling flustered and unsure of how to respond. "haangh~~" zhao tian slid another finger in stretching her moist pussy walls and making her moan louder "just answer my question." mei xiu''s eyes shook as his fingers explored her tender folds, sending waves of electricity pulsing through her entire being. "anghh~~!" she opened her lips and let out a satisfied moan as she began to speak "r-recently, i began to masturbate. i t-think of having sex with you and using my two fingers to masturbate... just like you are doing it to m-me... hnngh~!" "and which one feels better?" zhao tian continued to tease her with a smirk. mei xiu spoke "d-definitely yours, tian. your fingers are so good. aangh~ y-yes there tian." she muttered as zhao tian''s finger poked her g spot. finding her g-spot, zhao tian moved his fingers in and out of her pussy carefully making mei xiu scream in pleasure. "anghhh~! hangg..." mei xiu felt the pleasure coursing through her body and as zhao tian continued to finger her, stretching her moist pussy. the waves of pleasure grew stronger and stronger until, unable to hold back any longer, she finally succumbed to the blissful ecstasy that awaited her. *squirrrt* she orgasmed in the bath tub and her body arched back on his chest as she continued squirting her love juices. "haah!" she took deep breaths, her mind still lingering in the pleasure of her intense orgasm. zhao tian stood up on the bath tub and gently lifted her body from the tub. h-huh? mei xiu was confused as zhao tian suddenly pulled her and made her stand on the tub. zhao tian softly pushed her to the front and muttered "put your hands on the wall." though confused, mei xiu placed her hands on the wall showing her ass cheeks to zhao tian. mei xiu, who was embarrassed by this position, turned her head "tian?" zhao tian delicately raised her left leg and placed it on the rim of the bath tub. h-huh? mei xiu''s eyes widened as she realized, not only her pussy, he can even see her asshole now. she could barely feel her limbs that are in the bath tub and felt her body dancing to zhao tian''s rhythm and his relentless thrusts. this was the same for zhao tian who is also overloaded with the pleasure mei xiu was giving him as he continued plunging his cock deep into her honey hole poking her womb. zhao tian grunted in pleasure and thrust fiercely, making mei xiu moan again. she extended her legs and twitched comfortably her mind began to turn white and she could only keep moaning. he realized that she was close to cumming again and began to thrust faster. *pakh* "ahhhnnn~~~!?" with a loud erotic moan, she orgasmed as her body trembled in pleasure, her pussy squirting love juices. at the same time, her vagina tightened over zhao tian''s dick increasing the pleasure and with the moistening of her love juices *splurt* he also released his loads into her painting her inner pussy in white. mei xiu''s back arched feeling the hot white magma filling up her insides and her eyes widened in sheer pleasure. *pop* zhao tian pulled his cock out and his cum overflowed from her pussy trickling down her thighs. "haah! " "haah!" zhao tian grabbed her waist and turned her around. he cupped her ass cheeks and lifted her up from the bathtub. h-huh? mei xiu instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist and hands around his neck. fervently kissing her lips, zhao tian again slid his cock inside her pussy. "anghhh~!" mei xiu let out a moan and zhao tian raised her ass up and down "xiu,... urgh." *pakh* *pakh* ... in the morning- zhao tian''s eyelids fluttered open and he looked at mei xiu resting atop his chest. with a soft sigh, he looked around the bedroom and saw his cum and mei xiu''s love juices all around the room. yesterday, night they went nonstop even though its her first time, mei xiu soon got addicted to sex and couldn''t stop herself. only then did zhao tian realize he has awakened a sex maniac. *ring* hearing a notification sound from his mobile, zhao tian took his mobile from the nightstand and saw there was a message from li jie. "tian, i need to talk something, so come by when you are free." zhao tian also replied "i also have some things to talk about, aunt ning zuiye." Chapter 191: Going back home! chapter 191: going back home! "hmm, tian..." mei xiu muttered under her breath, and as she opened her eyes, a pained frown creased on her face. "urgh, fuck, my whole body hurts." she whined in pain as she tried to move her body. zhao tian chuckled upon hearing this: "that''s what happens when you have sex all night." she gently raised her head from his chest and looked up at zhao tian. she slowly moved her body closer to his face, and zhao tian also grabbed her ass, pulling her up. *smooch* she gently pressed her lips to his nose, then nuzzled her face into the crook of his neck "you won''t leave me, right, tian?" zhao tian squeezed her ass cheeks, gently fondling them and spoke, "no, xiu, we will live on forever." mei xiu chuckled upon hearing this: "eternal life? funny to hear," she said as she looked around the room and saw the cum and her love juices. "now, i have to clean them." zhao tian patted her head "don''t worry, i''ll hire some maids to do that." she turned to look at him "oh, i forgot that you are a rich bastard." rich bastard? zhao tian smiled wryly, and mei xiu gently moved her body, trying to sit on the bed. "argh!" she again groaned in pain "xiu." at this time, zhao tian sat on the bed and softly kissed her lips. after being taken aback, mei xiu also returned the kiss, closing her eyes assheleanedintodeepenthekiss. but zhao tian suddenly inserted his tongue, tossing a small healing pill into her mouth, and not knowing about that, mei xiu also intertwined her tongue with him. as she retracted the kiss, mei xiu raised her hand, touching her throat. "i just felt like i swallowed something." zhao tian just chuckled hearing this. right now, he doesn''t want mei xiu to know about cultivation; her mind is already boiling up because of her grandmother. so he thought of giving her mind some rest and tell about the cultivation stuff later. he also placed a seal on her to stop his energy from entering her meridians. as for him, well, virgin energy from a normal woman is not much for him so he couldn''t make a breakthrough. he is still in the 9th stage of the emperor''s astral stage. *cough* with a light cough, she spoke, "by the way, tian, i have decided to stay in this apartment for a little longer." "are you sure?" zhao tian asked in concern. mei xiu nodded her head. "my only memory of her is this apartment, so i am staying here for a while." zhao tian gave a slight nod. "then for today, you can come to my home while the maid will be cleaning your room and house." he suggested as being with his mother and sister would be better than being alone. and with them, she won''t remember about her grandmother every time. "your home?" mei xiu rolled her eyes. zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, you already know my sister. i can introduce my mom to you." "y-your mom." mei xiu stammered and a slight blush covered her face. mei xiu quickly bowed on the door step. "good to see you, aunty." "uh, okay." zhao suyin gave a subtle nod and discreetly glanced at zhao tian. ''new woman?'' zhao tian winked his eye and zhao suyin understood, "come in." "tian''er?" zhao ying opened her room''s door and peeked outside. seeing zhao tian and mei xiu, she confidently came out. "tian''er..." hearing zhao ying''s voice, mei xiu turned her head and was startled to see zhao ying wearing only a black bra and black pants. tf? zhao ying didn''t mind her gaze and walked over to hug zhao tian. "tian''er..." zhao ying pulled him into her arms. meanwhile, zhao suyin with an awkward smile, pulled mei xiu inside "come in..." "ahm okay..." mei xiu left the doorstep, with zhao suyin taking a small glance at zhao tian and zhao ying. zhao ying glanced at zhao tian and asked, "tian''er, sister huang said that someone close to you died. who?" zhao tian gently slipped his hand into her panty, groping her soft ass. "yeah, xiu''s grandma. that''s why i brought her here so that she could forget some things." he spoke as he pulled down her bra, exposing her delicate pink nipple as he softly sucked on it. "i see." zhao ying murmured, understanding the situation and letting him be naughty on her body. at this time, zhao suyin, who escorted mei xiu into the hall, came to the doorstep with an angry look on her face and pulled zhao ying''s ear. "ying''er." zhao tian pulled back his lips, and zhao ying quickly corrected her bra. "mom?" "is this how you dress and act when guests are here? go and get dressed." hearing her mom''s scolding, zhao ying hurriedly nodded and rushed back to her room. seeing this, zhao suyin snorted, "ah!'' but she exclaimed as zhao tian grabbed her ass, "tian''er." with a soft peck of her cheek, zhao tian said, "i am leaving now." eh? "but you just came." "yeah, but i gotta do something. tell xiu that i am gone and will spend some time with her." "um, okay." ... mei xiu was puzzled when she saw only zhao suyin entering the hall and asked, "aunty, where is tian?" zhao suyin sat beside her on the couch and said, "he had some important work, so he has gone out." "o-oh," "by the way, are you his girlfriend?" "ah... i forgot to introduce myself. i am mei xiu, currently working as a teacher at the university where tian is studying." Chapter 192: A talk with the oldman! chapter 192: a talk with the oldman! *vroom* zhao tian drove his rolls royce to the old man''s mansion, and as he entered, he saw a familiar car going out of the mansion. with a smile, he stopped the car and the other car also stopped. *thud* he came out of the car and saw chi miya stepping out of the car. "tian." with an excited smile, chi miya walked towards zhao tian and hugged him. "when did you come back?" "just yesterday. by the way, what are you doing here?" chi miya gave a kiss on his neck as she spoke, "i came to drop shui''er here because, you know, she is friends with ning yueli. and it seems like an exam is coming, and they want to group study." "oh...i see." chi miya spoke with a teasing smile "and i heard you got three women in one night in zhenzhu??" zhao tian just chuckled. "well, things happened." "yeah, i heard from huang." ... *tap* zhao tian entered the grand mansion. as he stepped into the spacious hall li jie, who was in the hall, stood up with a smile, "tian." "old man." "let''s go upstairs." li jie spoke, and both of them made their way to the stairs. li jie glanced at zhao tian and asked, "how is mei xiu now?" zhao tian let out a soft sigh. "well, yesterday i stayed with her, ''consoling'' her. and currently she is in my home with my mom and sister." hearing this, li jie gave a nod. "yeah, being with others will be a good thing for her considering her current condition. being alone would only affect her." li jie squinted his eyes "i have heard people in zhenzhu have multiple women. so, it''s okay for cultivators, i guess. and i don''t want to interfere in your romantic life." zhao tian just shrugged, and at this time, li jie spoke, "did chi miya become a cultivator recently?" hm? zhao tian narrowed his gaze "how did you know that?" li jie chuckled. "i am a military man, tian. i have seen and worked with many cultivators during my time in military." "so even though i am not a cultivator, i can sense that strong aura from someone. but i couldn''t find that from you, maybe because you suppressed your energy at that time." zhao tian smiled upon hearing this, and he was indeed hiding his cultivation at that time with xia shenyi''s seal so as not to attract anyone in the modern world. li jie spoke, "that''s all i mainly want to talk with you but you said that you want to talk about zuiye. what is that?" zhao tian nodded his head "i want to know about aunt zuiye''s origins." h-huh? li jie was stunned to hear this "her origin?" "yeah, where is she from, and who are her actual parents?" li jie''s eyes trembled and he lowered his gaze as a mutter left his lips "how did you know... she is not my daughter." zhao tian let out a soft sigh "i will answer for this later. now, i just want to know how she ended up in your hands." li jie took a deep breath, controlling his intense emotions as he began to speak "it was... like 35 years ago." "at that time, the government was still not in good terms with the holy land of zhenzhu. so the president of our nation was planning to go to zhenzhu to have a peace talk with the emperor." "and us high officials in the military were also with him for the negotiation purpose and also as body guards for him." "on one night, we and several other military personnel camped outside that forest surrounding zhenzhu. we were waiting for some protection from the emperor side to enter the deadly forest filled with astral beasts." "even haochen was also with me that night and at that time..." don''t worry i will upload in a few hours. Chapter 193: A little past! chapter 193: a little past! 35 years ago li jie who was sitting inside the camp, said, "i am quite surprised; the president accepted to live in a tent like this for today." hao chen who was opposite him, shrugged his shoulders "well, he can''t do much about it as he is in the receiving end and the people he is meeting are more powerful than him." "so he could only go along with this plan." *thud* *treikk* they suddenly heard a noise from outside, alerting both of them. *tap* they quickly moved, taking the gun in their hands. they looked at each other and gave a faint nod. ''is that an astral beast?'' this was the thingthat was running in their mind. with slow steps, they carefully stepped out of the tent. if it''s really an astral beast, then they have to be careful and alert everyone. under the dim light of the moon, they looked around cautiously. "urghh!" but at this time, they heard a faint groan. huh? a woman? both li jie and hao chen instantly turned their heads towards the location of the groan and saw a woman wearing blue robes sprawled on the ground, her garments stained with a deep shade of crimson., with a child in her hand. *tap* li jie and hao chen hurried near her and at this time, feeling two presences approaching her, she raised her gaze. li jie and hao chen were shocked to see the bloodied face of the woman. "lady." both of them quickly crouched near her to help her. *cough* *cough* the woman let out a series of dry coughs, her throat burning as she tasted the metallic tang of blood. despite the pain, she defiantly shook her head "don''t worry about me." the woman then again took a glimpse at the two military men, who had worried expressions on their faces. *cough* "you are normal human?" though confused by the situation, li jie nodded his head "yes,lady. you can worry about that later. but we have to treat your injuries." he spoke as both of them grabbed her hand and helped her sit on the floor. li jie spoke "haochen, go and call the medics." with a nod, haochen was about to move- "no, don''t." suddenly, he felt pressure on his and he turned his gaze to the woman "lady?" "*cough* d-don''t call anyone." she spoke, retracting her cultivation pressure. "later, she somehow convinced the child and asked her name. and she said she was ning zuiye." "we never tried to ask what happened to her family or what she saw in zhenzhu. we took her in to raise her as our own daughter." hearing the story, zhao tian let out a sigh. "so that''s how she got that anthropophobia." li jie smiled wryly "to be more precise, its androphobia. she can hold normal conversation with my wife. but till now, i never had a good conversation with her." (a/n: anthropophobia-fear of people. androphobia- fear of men.) "i see." zhao tian mumbled under his lips. li jie gave a slight nod "yueli tried to cure her phobia and brought her outside. on that day, she was surrounded by some mobs because of her beauty and they tried to force themselves on her." "but you came at that time and rescued her. that''s why she is not afraid of you and can talk to you more easily." zhao tian sighed in his heart. since he had good physical strength at that time, because of his physical strength, he managed to help her. li jie asked curiously "but how did you find that she is not my actual daughter." zhao tian spoke "that day, the powerful sects rebelled against the royal family and killed them and the royal family''s name is ning." h-huh? li jie was startled to hear this "then, zuiye is from the royal family? i thought she is from one of the sects that got destroyed." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "you didn''t guess after knowing the new queen''s name is ning xue?" li jie shook his head "we were never told the queen name, we were told to address her as her majesty." zhao tian spoke with a nod "when i went to zhenzhu, i visited the royal family''s grave and i saw the name ''ning zuiye'' engraved on one of them." "so i got curious and asked you." li jie nodded his head and zhao tian asked "you never asked her about zhenzhu and cultivation again?" li jie shook his head "no, thinking it would bring her trauma backm me and my wife remained silent about that matter and i hope you would do the same." zhao tian narrowed his eyes, hearing this. he wanted to talk to ning zuiye and also wanted to let ning xue know that her family is not dead and one of her family members is still alive. "no, old man, let me try talking to her." Chapter 194: Talk with Ning Zuiye! chapter 194: talk with ning zuiye! zhao tian and li jiewalkedout of the room. with aworriedfrown, li jieasked, "are you sure? tian, i am worried; it might bring back her trauma." zhao tian gave a nod "of course it would, but she has to face it someday, so let it be today." li jie let out a sigh and spoke "thenyou talk to heralone,itmight be uncomfortablefor her to talk aboutitwheni''mthere." zhao tian gave a nod and came downstairs but not seeing her, he used his astral sense and sensed the presence in ning zuiye''s room. he again went upstairs and went to her room. *knock* he gave a knock on the door and he heard a faint voice from inside "yueli?" "aunty, it''s tian." "tian?" ning zuiye who was sitting on the dress, folding her dresses was surprised to hear his voice and hurriedly stood up reaching the door. *creek* she opened the door with a smile on her face "tian!" "aunt zuiye." zhao tian muttered looking at the beautiful woman in front of him wearing a loose t-shirt and jeans. *puff* ning zuiye hugged zhao tian and with a smile, zhao tian also hugged her back. holding her soft body in his arms and looking at her beauty, no one would believe that she is actually 43 years old. ning zuiye''s lips formed a gentle smile as she slowly drew away from the warm embrace "why the sudden visit, tian?" zhao tian smiled playfully "why? should i need a reason to meet this beautiful lady?" ning zuiye couldn''t help but giggle and raised her hand, softly pinching his cheek "come in." with a faint nod, he entered the room and saw the clothes scattered on the bed. noticing his gaze, ning zuiye spoke "i was folding my clothes after the laundry." zhao tian chuckled "you know that you have a maid in this house." ning zuiye just shrugged. "we got to do our own chores." as she spoke, she spotted a pair of panties and bras with the clothes. zhao tian also noticed that and an awkward smile appeared on ning zuiye''s lips. "tian, you sit on the couch... i will just tidy up some clothes." zhao tian just smiled wryly and sat on the couch while she took her underwear and placed them in the drawer. "tian, tian, tian..." she continued muttering his name as her mind recalled the past, the invading cultivators storming the palace and mercilessly slaughtering the loyal royal guards. ... 35 years ago- *thrissh* in midst of the burning bedroom, ning zuiye stood there completely horrified by the sight of her mother''s lifeless body on the floor, a long spear pierced right at her chest. she stoodthere,rootedto thespot,unabletotearher gazeawayfromthedevastatingsight in front of her. her eyes were devoid of any color as she looked at the cloaked figure in front of her. *tap* at this time, another man entered the bedroom and waved his hand. *thrissh* a shiver of terror ran through her body as she watched her mother''s lifeless body engulfed in flames. "m-mom?" *thrash* at this time, breaking the window a woman jumped in "zuiye!" ning zuiye slowly turned her gaze to her sister "sister zhilan." ning zhilan glanced at the corpse of her mom and bit her trembling lips in pain. ''fucking bastards'' she cursed, her heart clenching in agony. but now she has to save her younger sister at least. the two cloaked figures turned their gazes toward the woman who just came in. "ah the two royal princesses are here." *swoosh* nibg zhilan quickly took ning zuiye in her hands and dashed out of the window. "i''ll go and kill them." one of them spoke as he followed her out of the window. *swoosh* ning zhilan dashed through the air and muttered, "i hope sister xue is alright." the moment she left, the miracle happened. *swoosh* the woman''s silver hair flowed gracefully as she effortlessly levitated in mid-air. her elongated and pointed ears added to her ethereal appearance, making her seem like a being from another realm. freya arianwen everglade raised her hand looking at the rebels, who were like ants in her eyes. "begone!" Chapter 195: A little teasing and seriousness! chapter 195: a little teasing and seriousness! "aunt zuiye! aunt zuiye!" zhao tian shook ning zuiye''s shoulders, causing her to snap out of her daze as she glanced at zhao tian. "t-tian..." ning zuiye stammered, her eyes moistening in tears as the visuals she sealed in her mind burst open. the things she didn''t want to remember¡ªthe memories she never thought of looking back¡ªflooded her mind as her heart clenched in intense pain. seeing her getting overwhelmed by emotions, zhao tain spoke in a soft tone, "aunt zuiye, calm down." ning zuiye looked at him and clutched his hand, closing her eyes as she took a deep breath. "haah, haa, tian.... w-why are you reminding me of the past and making me suffer like this?" "those are the things... i don''t want to remember." zhao tian let out a sigh "because someone is suffering there, not knowing her sister is still alive." h-huh? ning zuiye was shocked to hear this and her eyes shook in surprise. "w-what do you mean by that? my sister is still alive?" zhao tian raised his hand and an envisage shard appeared from his palm. "envisage shard?" quickly recognizing it, she took the shard in her hand and looked at the image. her hands holding the shard trembled as she saw the beautiful blonde-haired woman with zhao tian "sister xue?" a gasp escaped her lips. she hurriedly turned her eyes to zhao tian, a hit of happiness flashing in her eyes as she muttered "t-tian, this... is this real?" her voice dripping with excitement. seeing the happiness in her teary eyes, zhao tian chuckled "do you think... i can photoshop in envisage shard." "brat..." she mumbled as she again glanced at the woman in the envisage shard. with a trembling hand and tear-stained cheeks, she slowly lifted her arm, brushing away the droplets of sorrow that cascaded down her face, as a relieved sigh escaped her lips "seems like... sister xue survived." but then she remembered something and hastily asked "tian, sister zhilan, what happened to sister zhilan?" sister zhilan? zhao tian remembered seeing her name on the grave and shook his head "probably... dead." "urgh!" ning zuiye clutched her forehead in pain; she couldn''t stop herself from remembering the traumatizing things. she is telling her mind not to remember. but her mind is exactly showing that image again and again. zhao tian asked in a soft voice "aunt zuiye, what happened that day..." he inquired, wondering if he could gain information about the ''miracle''. ning zuiye looked into his eyes, her fingers playing with the envisage shard in her hand, still quite reluctant in her heart to talk about those horrifying things. seeing her being hesitant, "well, if you don''t want to... it''s ok," he spoke gently pulling her closer. ning zuiye shook her head and rubbed her forehead "well, i will tell..." "i was born as the fourth daughter of the ning family. i was very spoiled at a young age by my sisters and my parents." "they didn''t even force me to cultivate and i was roaming around the palace happily without a worry in the world." "but that day, i was with my mom on the balcony, enjoying the dim moonlight and we suddenly heard some people yelling in pain." zhao tian spoke "xue also deserves that happiness, she also wants to know that her sister is alive." hearing this, ning zuiye was quite convinced "i.. um..., ok then." zhao tian asked curiously "is xue your real sister?" ning zuiye who was in his right arm gave a slight nod "yeah, my second eldest sister... zhilian is my third eldest sister." zhao tian was quite bewildered as ning xue''s age was more than 150 and ning zuiye''s age was 43. the age gap is quite big. well, cultivators live for thousands of years, so their parents wanting a child at this age gap is normal. hm? at this time, zhao tian was taken aback when he felt a gentle caress on his neck and as he turned his gaze, he saw ning zuiye snuggling on his, nestling her face on his neck. "aunt zuiye..." ning zuiye tapped his cheek with her hand "it is your fault, brat. making me remember all those things... now my mind is not at peace." zhao tian smiled wryly "well, my fault. what do you want me to do now?" with a sigh, ning zuiye spoke "i''m not sure what to do... let''s just stay like this for a little while. maybe if i hug you, i can start to feel like myself again." she held onto him, seeking comfort and solace, hoping that it would help her find some semblance of normalcy amidst the chaos and confusion that had consumed her thoughts. zhao tian slowly removed his hand from her shoulder and instead wrapped his arm around her waist, drawing her closer. with his free hand, he lovingly ran his fingers through ning zuiye''s dark hair. seeing her face and their intimate position, he couldn''t help but tease "shall we take it to bed?" he whispered in her ear. huh? ning zuiye''s lips twitched and she pulled his cheek "you, when did you get this shameless. what are you trying to do to this old woman? you are taking me to bed?" she asked, bewildered by his audacity. "you are the only one who calls yourself an old woman. you are still young." ning zuiye grabbed both of his cheeks stretching them "such a sweet tongue, brat. are you trying to woo me?" *chuckle* zhao tian only chuckled seeing her playful antics and the light banter of teasing and laughing continued. a few minutes passed, "haah..." ning zuiye let out a sigh still leaning on his shoulder. "as i said once, it is really good to be with you, tian." "hm?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow. "i mean... minutes ago i was devastated. but now i am laughing because of you and your sweet words, brat. you really have a knack for making women fall in love with you." "i will give you five points for that." zhao tian tightened his hug around her waist "how many points do i need to get this beautiful lady in my arms?" nigng zuiye giggled as she playfully hit his chest. "100 points." "hoh, seems like i have to work hard." *chuckle* "brat!" Chapter 196: The best wingwoman! chapter 196: the best wingwoman! *tap* a little later, li jie came out of his room and walked downstairs. "i wonder what happened..." he sighed in his heart. but as he came down, he heard some laughing and giggling noises. he slowly peeked into the kitchen and saw zhao tian and ning zuiye covering lightheartedly as she continued cooking. li jie was quite puzzled. "did he talk about that?" but with a shake of his head, he came back to the hall. at this time, ning yueli and chi shui came out of their room. stretching her arms, ning yueli yelled, "mom, is food ready?" "wait a little, dear." ning zuiye replied from the kitchen. chi shui sat on the couch as she took her mobile in her hand. meanwhile, ning yueli walked to the kitchen with a weary sigh, "how long, mom?" but as she saw zhao tian in the kitchen, her eyes brightened. "brother tian." she screamed running to hug him. "brother tian?" chi shui who was on the couch, was also startled and quickly stood up dashing to the kitchen. ... *thud* chi shui got down from the rolls royce and turned around, showing a sweet smile "thank you, brother tian." zhao tian gave a nod and with a cheeky smile, chi shui said "brother tian, don''t forget to come to my art competition next week." zhao tian chuckled, "sure." then he went to his home and, a while later, picked up mei xiu and dropped her at her home. standing at the apartment''s doorstep, zhao tian placed a soft kiss on mei xiu''s forehead "sleep well and take rest. if you want anything, you can call me." mei xiu nodded her head and said, "ok." coming out of the apartment, zhao tian leaned on the rolls royce, his eyes looking up at the sky "just come down." *swish* cai luo appeared beside him near the rolls royce "it''s been a while." she spoke with a smile on her face. zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, it''s been a while. any information?" cai luo squinted her eyes "information?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow "every time, you come to see me, you will bring some information or something important to talk about. so?" they talked with eyes. xia shenyi knows, that if a harem needs to work well, the women should not just love him. they should also respect him and know about him. and in zhao tian''s case, xia shenyi just wants the women to know who their husband is and how lucky they are to have him as their husband. only by this, would there be no future fights where a single woman would claim himself as hers, because they know zhao tian is not a man who could be monopolized. the best wingwoman, hands down! hugging ling meiying, zhao tian asked "what are you doing in warehouse?" ling meiying spoke "sister huang said that there are good cultivation techniques here, so i was just searching for higher level of cultivation technique." "i see." zhao tian muttered. ling meiying asked with a shy smile "is it okay if i take cultivation techniques from here, husband? i mean, we began to search without your permission." seeing her shy smile, zhao tian blinked his eyes and even xia shenyi was also surprised. what is this woman? so innocent and cute. with a soft chuckle, zhao tian patted her head "you can take whatever you want from here and there are even artifacts and weapons there. if you want you can use that too." "r-really?" "yeah..." ... in the airport: *tap* a middle aged man, wearing a black suit walked down the small stairs leaving the private jet. *ring* at this time, his phone rang and he retrieved his phone from the pocket. attending the call, he spoke "young lord?" at the other end of the call, orlando williams spoke "you remember everything right? minister anthony?" "i remember young lord, i will bring him to you alive." "good and don''t forget about his girlfriend. she was a hot chick, bring her too. see how i break her right in front of him." gimme powerstones! Chapter 197: Lets go to the date! chapter 197: let''s go to the date! *thrass* in the serene beauty of the cascading waterfalls, zhao tian and xia shenyi, completely naked, stood tightly embracing each other and they could not even feel the chilling water as they embraced the warmth of each other''s bodies. "tian...hmm," xia shenyi murmured, entwining her tongue with his, her arms hugging zhao tian''s neck tightly, her boobs pressing against his chest. meanwhile, zhao tian''s hands are fondling her ass as he spreads them and squeezes them, relishing the suppleness in his fingers. "haa..." xia shenyi let out a soft sigh as she pulled away from the kiss, a smile playing on her lips as a small trail of saliva lingered. she leaned in, giving him a kiss on the collarbone. "i feel like its been a long time since we spent time together." her hands around his neck got tighter "now you have a lot of women, and you are also busy with the stuff in the outer world. you barely even notice me." *amooch* zhao tian gave a kiss on her forehead. "you know that''s not true... remember, you are my first woman." he spoke with a soft smile on his face. hearing this, xia shenyi smiled proudly. "yeah, i am..." "how about i spend the rest of this day here with you?" xia shenyi rolled her eyes "well, that''s not fair compensation. but i''ll bear with it... for my husband, hmph." with a chuckle, zhao tian leaned in, pressing his lips against hers and xia shenyi too complied, reciprocating the kiss. pulling back from the kiss, zhao tian firmly grasped her ass and raised her up. xia shenyi chuckled and wrapped her legs around his waist. zhao tian nestled his face on her neck and xia shenyi raised her head, looking at the sky and feeling his soft, chilly kisses on her neck. her eyes glanced at the blue sky with clouds and a sun. "it would be better if it were night right now. its been a thousand years since i saw the moon." she didn''t understand how the artifact worked when she first got trapped here. is that really a sky? is that really a sun? she flew towards it at her full speed but no matter how long she traveled, she couldn''t touch the clouds or the sun. only at that time did she understand that it was just a beautiful illusion. zhao tian muttered, "yeah, it would be better if it were night right now." suddenly, the world turned dark and zhao tian noticed the faint glint on the golden tattoo in his hand. fei ziyu, who was watering the medicinal garden enthusiastically, was startled as the lights turned off. what happened? huh? xia shenyi narrowed her eyes, seeing the night sky filled with beautiful stars and a moon. "tian, it changed after you spoke." zhao tian gave a nod and said, "yeah, my tattoo also glowed." "hm? can this artifact fulfill any of the owner''s wishes?" xia shenyi mused with a slight frown. "tian, say let it rain." "no, i am still looking." hearing his honest answer, ning xue moved closer to him but zhao tian stopped her. "stay still." huh? ning xue was surprised and stood still. "what happened?" she used her astral sense and she couldn''t sense anyone or any danger. zhao tian gaze fixed on her right boob, where a glistening water drop hanged at the tip of her pink nipple "just a second... " "um?" ning xue also noticed his gaze on her right boob and wondered, what is there? zhao tian brought his hand closer to her right boob and gently cupped it in his palm. slightly crouching, he opened his lips *num* and began to suck her right nipple. eh? ning xue chuckled at seeing this and zhao tian retracted his lips. ning xue leaned in, giving a quick peck on his lips. she then walked to one end of the room, where her towel and bathrobe were hanging. she took the towel in her hand and began to dry herself. zhao tian smiled, looking at her. "xue, shall we go for that date?" "now?" ning xue turned to him as she continued drying her body with the towel. zhao tian glanced at her crotch and noticed small blonde hair like grass. "yeah now." "naughty guy..." ning xue muttered, noticing his gaze, and zhao tian continued to look at her seductive body. ning zuiye took the bathrobe and wore it. then she walked to zhao tian and wrapped her arms around his neck as she playfully leapt up from the floor. zhao tian also moved his hand softly, taking her in his arms. "are you busy right now?" zhao tian asked. ning xue squinted her eyes "i received a letter, with the ministers arranging a meeting to talk about the recent aggression of the astral beasts... and even requesting my presence." "well, fuck them. we can go to the date." ... *swish* zhao tian and ning xue were flying over the skies of the city and ning xue was absolutely stunned by the beautiful cities and bustling roads with cars. "zhao.. tian?" suddenly, zhao tuan heard a voice from behind and saw the policewoman flying towards him "what are you doing here?" ... (a/n: i have seen many author doing this so i also thought of this, uh ahem 100 gt= 2 bonus chapters um 500 ps? = bonus chapter and for big gift, bonus chapters. so do encourage me to post more chaps!) Chapter 198: Talk between woman! chapter 198: talk between woman! "ehhhhh!" sitting on the couch inside the artifact, lin huang and ling meiying curiously looked at the mobile phone in zhao ying''s hands, who was sitting between them. zhao ying chuckled seeing their reaction and ling huang said, "this box is so colorful." ling meiying nodded her head. "is this a decorative artifact?" "no, this is called mobile. wait, let us take a selfie first." zhao ying spoke as she opened the camera. as she raised her hand, ling huang and ling meiying looked at the screen and said, "oh, its a mirror." with a chuckle, zhao ying said, "it''s more than a mirror. come closer." ling huang and ling meiying moved closer as their faces fully appeared on the screen. "now say cheese." eh? ling huang and ling meiying looked at zhao ying, confused. "say what?" zhao ying smiled wryly "well, just smile then..." ling huang and ling meiying smiled and zhao ying took the photo. as she lowered the mobile, ling huang and ling meiying curiously peeked at the screen. "oh, its our faces!" ling meiying exclaimed. ling huang spoke "so, its like envisage shard, huh?" zhao ying giggled "actually, there is more to it. with this, you can call someone, play gamesand see insta reels, which are sometimes stranger than the dark web." "ohhhhh." ling huang and ling meiying were fascinated by hearing these things from the human world. and zhao ying was thoroughly enjoying their fascinated eyes as she continued to show them the wonders of the human world. xia shenyi and chi miya, who were on the opposite couch, only chuckled at their interactions. with a soft sigh, chi miya spoke, "sister shenyi, then i will go and fight some astral beasts in that pagoda." in the black pagoda, not only zhao tian but also his women can enter and fight astral beasts, crossing levels to gain rewards. xia shenyi gave a nod "hm, now you have already reached the 5th level of spirit astral stage. though the rewards are not that great in the pagods, you can still use them for a little combat experience." hearing this, ling huang, who was immersed in the mobile, turned her head. "its already impressive that you reached this stage when you are just 27 years old." "well, the astral energy here is dense, but still, that''s a great achievement." chi miya nodded her head with a smile "yeah, its been like two months but i am still trying my best for tian." huh? this time, ling meiying also raised her gaze from the mobile phone. ling huang blinked her eyes, perplexed. "wait, did i hear that wrong? 20 years or 2 months?" "n-no... ying...." xia shenyi pleaded, as she didn''t want to embarrass herself in front of the new women and damage the powerful big sister character she has created in front of them. seeing this, the smirk on zhao ying''s lips widened. "what should i do?" chi miya smiled wryly, seeing zhao ying teasing xia shenyi. ling huang was quite confused "how did sister shenyi already do it with tian?" zhao ying chuckled, not wanting to tease xia shenyi anymore. "well, you will know someday." *ahem* xia shenyi quickly coughed, dispelling the situation and changing the topic "um, miya, you are still not leaving for the pagoda." "yeah, yeah, i am leaving." as she left, xia shenyi looked at ling huang and ling meiying "you know what? miya was not supposed to be a cultivator, as her meridians are not developed to cultivate when she was born." huh? ling huang and ling meiying know the meridians that can conduct astral energy are gained in birth, when a child is born in a place with dense astral energy or if the family are cultivators. "but she is cultivating now?" *chuckle* "that''s also because of zhao tian''s essence nourishing her meridians." "ohhhhhhh." both ling huang and ling meiying were amazed to hear this as they came to know even more interesting things about zhao tian. "husband is really wonderful. as i said once, we are really blessed." ling huang giggled "yeah, but i wonder how many years it took for tian to reach the 9th level of emperor astral stage with his physique." zhao ying smiled "don''t die from shock, but two months." "what?!" x2 ling huang and ling meiying yelled in shock! only two months??? that''s just frightening! "h-he climbed all the way up from down to... 9th level of e-emperor astral stage in just two months?" ling huang stammered still reeling in shock. ling meiying knows that his women are not much more powerful than him, so he must have reached that stage by his own cultivation. "t-two months... i can''t even think about it." here they are almost reaching a hundred years of age and still in heaven astral stage but this guy just skipped levels as if it were nothing in just two months? if people in zhenzhu heard about this, they would die on that spot in jealousy and would do anything to get him in their faction. ling meiying muttered "and he has control over all e-elementals." ling huang''s eyes quivered in shock. "what is he?" i hope you guys liked thsi chapter. Chapter 199: A date with the Queen! chapter 199: a date with the queen! cai luo''s expression twisted into a deep frown and she raised her eyebrows, looking at the woman with brown hair and black eyes floating in front of her wearing black robes. her gaze shifted towards the woman''s hands, which firmly grasped zhao tian''s arm, their fingers delicately entwined together. ning xue also narrowed her eyes, looking at the policewoman before her. cai luo looked at zhao tian and said, "i never expected you would get a lover from zhenzhu." she spoke, taking a glimpse at the woman''s robes. zhao tian just showed a faint smile and cai luo again turned her gaze to the woman, curiosity brimming in her eyes "what is your name? which sect in zhenzhu?" she asked as she looked through her cultivation. heavenly astral stage? huh? ning xue spoke, her tone dripping with arrogance "i don''t think i need to say that to a random woman i just met." the frown on cai luo''s eyebrows deepened, as no one has ever talked to her like this and everyone respects her as the battle maiden. even the queen of zhenzhu won''t look down on her like this. "it seems like you don''t know who you are talking to." ning xue scoffed. "why do i need to know about a weak cultivator from the human world?" she spoke as cai luo is also hiding her tru cultivation. zhao tian chuckled in his heart hearing the conversation. two arrogant women, who were at the pinnacle of cultivation, were talking to each other, hiding their cultivation. huh? cai luo was frustrated by the behavior of the woman and she was about to unleash her aura to show her place. "miss cai, are you trying to threaten my woman?" zhao tian intervened, understanding her intention with a playful smile on his lips. cai luo snorted, "that''s because this lover of yours has a foul mouth." foul mouth? ning xue clutched her palm as a cold voice left her lips "i am only calm because tian seems to know you; if not, i would have burned that mouth that dared to speak audacious words against me." cai luo is not the one to back away and replied, "try to burn my mouth and see how i slice you to pieces." zhao tian facepalmed himself, seeing these women bickering. he moved his hand to ning xue''s back as he gave her ass a tight squeeze. "hngh~" ning xue was startled by his sudden squeeze and turned her eyes at him, a faint blush painting her cheeks. cai luo also noticed this and anger welled up in her heart but before she could explode, zhao tian said, "miss cai, i am on a date with my woman... so i hope you won''t disturb us." huh? someone is following us? zhao tian narrowed his eyes and ning xue said, "well, i will tell if i feel that presence again." ... they quickly entered the mall and the people in the mall were surprised to see a woman wearing traditional robes. some people wondered if that was a cosplay. ning xue doesn''t mind, as she has been the center of attention for a long time as the queen but still, she felt the gazes were quite weird, rather than in zhenzhu, where people look at her in admiration. at this time, a man walked near them with a digital camera in his hand. "um, miss, the cosplay looks good, mind if i take a picture." he asked with a smile on his face. hm? ning xue turned her eyes at him and uttered coldly "fuck off." *gik* the guy shivered upon hearing her voice and quickly backed away "sorry, miss." zhao tian and ning xue quickly entered the clothes section and even though quite bewildered by her outfit, they invited her in with a warm welcome. .... meanwhile, opposite to the mall, a middle-aged man wearing a black suit was standing atop a building. antony evans glanced at the mall, a calm look on his face "so he is the zhao tian young lord mentioned and his girlfriend. is that her?" he muttered under his breath. "it is not nice to peek on a couple, you know?" suddenly, he heard a voice and he turned his gaze, looking at the policewoman, who was behind him on top of the building. antony evans frowned his eyebrows looking at her "and it is also not nice to spy on other people like this. who are you?" *swoosh* a long red sword appeared in cai luo''s hands and as the illusion collapsed, her light-blonde hair fluttered in the air revealing her gorgeous face. her body adorned with a beautiful armor that leaves no place to show her skin. "a dog from lycan syndicate sent to kill tian. sorry, you can''t touch him when he is under my protection." (a/n: thankyou maplemoron bro for giving 34 gts. hehehe... and i came to know that maple nro gain mystical powers from maple syrup and poutine lol.) i hop you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 200: A date in the mall! chapter 200: a date in the mall! zhao tian pressed his lips on ning xue, gently pushing her against the wall inside the dressing room. retracting the kiss, ning xue chuckled. "you know what? you are actually a pervert. you are kissing or touching my body whenever you have a chance." zhao tian just smiled upon hearing this: "when i have a beautiful woman like you, of course i will be a pervert. such a seductive body should not be left untouched." hearing the answer, ning xue was satisfied and zhao tian placed a kiss on her cheek, whispering in her ear, "and i am sure you like that." ning xue playfully pinched his nose "definitely yes... i like this pervert, but now is not the time; help me get dressed. we have a date after all." "just a little bit more." zhao tian muttered, gently biting her shoulder. ning xue patted his head "how many little bits have you said in the last 20 minutes?" she let out a soft sigh. "i have been getting used to your physique. at first, only looking at you turns me on, but i am used to it and controlling the urges." kissing her shoulder, zhao tian said, "same with me," as he retracted his lips. ning xue smiled and took the bra from the hanger. "this is the underwear for the chest, right?" zhao tian gave a nod and took the white bra from her hand. "turn around, i''ll help." "en." with a nod, ning xue turned around, showing her bare back and zhao tian placed the bra on her breasts, pulling it. "anh~" ning xue let out a soft moan as he pulled it tighter and with a chuckle, he loosened it, placing the hook. *click* "hmm, it feels better than dudou." ning xue muttered, feeling the soft fabric cupping her breasts and turned around, showing it to zhao tian. "how is it?" zhao tian glanced at her seductive cleavage, highlighted by her bra and the cute black mole on her right boob. he gently poked her mole with his finger. "looks good on you..." "haha..." ning xue chuckled and wore the long dress with the help of zhao tian. "here." ning xue took the fruit juice bottle in her hand and was impressed by the transparent plastic bottle. zhao tian took his credit card back and said, "that''s a juice made from the fruits." he knew she couldn''t other drink so he just bought some fruit juice. ning xue opened the bottle and brought the lid near her lips as she began to drink the juice. taking a sip, she nodded her head "it tastes good." zhao tian smiled and opened his drink. *clank* *swish* huh? ning xue was startled by the foam that appeared from the can and swiftly took the drink from his hand. "tian, don''t drink. its poison." she spoke, looking at the fizzling foam appearing out of the can. -_- poison? zhao tian chuckled "xue, it''s a carbonated drink, not poison. you can drink that." ning xue looked at the can in her hand, "do you drink this sizzling foam water?" she asked taking a small sip. "hm.. its quite a strange taste but good. here, i will drink this fruit juice." zhao tian took the drink and began to drink it while she drank the fruit juice. he looked at the time and there was still time to reach the afternoon. "xue, let''s go to the arcade." "arcade? what''s that?" "come, you will know." zhao tian spoke, pulling her through the mall. ning xue also glanced around the beautiful decorations and beautifully adorned shops on her way, amazed by human technology. ... "battle maiden, yu hua?" antony evans muttered in shock, looking at the woman in armor. *swoosh* yu hua disappeared from her place, slashing her sword at antony evans. "fuck!" but he leaped up from the ground, dodging her slash floating in the air. *swish* he swiftly dashed through the air, trying to escape from there. yu hua narrowed her gaze and *swoosh* Chapter 201 Yu Huas battle! chapter 201 yu hua''s battle! antony evans flew through the air at high speed and as he looked back, he saw yu hua still chasing him. "tch, they wanted me to know about her, but i didn''t even sense her presence." *woosh* yu hua maintained a distance from him, as she didn''t want to engage in a fight right at the top of the city, as she knew her fight would cause chaos. antony evans muttered, "if the information is right, she must be around the 8th level of the monarch astral stage... i am also at the 7th level.. ugh! this sucks.." most of them in the lycan syndicate fear yu hua because, in the past, she has obliterated one of their bases in this nation, killing all of their people. yu hua narrowed her eyes as she saw him leaving the city, flying above the small mountain range. "now is the time." *woosh* in a blur of motion, yu hua appeared in front of him and pulled back her left hand, punching him. *gik* antony reacted instinctively, raising his arms to deflect the blow. yu hua''s fist collided with his crossed forearm, *crack* and a bone-cracking sound was heard *woosh* as he was blasted away by the impact. *boom* he violently crashed on the river as the water splashed and burst away, his forearms broken. "urgh!" antony evans gritted his teeth in pain as he felt the stinging pain in his arm ''w-what is this pain? it''s like being cut by small swords.'' as he staggered to his feet, he raised his gaze and looked at the woman floating in the air with a cold gaze, a long red blade in her hand. yu hua was relentless, her blade gleaming with a deadly aura as she closed in for the kill. *swoosh* she disappeared from his sight and instantly appeared in front of him slashing her sword vertically. *sleesh* the blade cut through the air but anthony evans again dodged her attack *boom* and the water in the river cleaved in half and even the ground was split. anthony evans stood up and squinted his eyes looking at the woman ''what is this terrifying sharp aura around her?'' yu hua turned her cold gaze and antonuy evans clicked his tongue ''i was warned by them to not encounter this woman. my shit luck.'' "gwarrghhh!" anthony evans''s body contorted as his body began to enlarge, fangs and claws appearing on his mouth and hands. "rarrrghhh!" he let out a loud growl transforming into a wolf creature covered with silver fur. *boom* the slash fell on the forest behind them and a wave of destructive energy tore through the forest with terrifying force. the ground trembled beneath them as trees were reduced to splinters, swallowed by the fiery aftermath of her strike. anthony evans gulped his saliva and turned his head to look at the woman and saw her standing in a cold stance with the sword in her hand. yu hua, a woman with no elemental affinity called trash in her family which served the royal family for years, poured all her effort into the sword. with suitable sword technique, she has reached the 8th stage of the monarch astral stage and is now eligible to stand with one of the top powerhouses on the planet earth. during the coup, her yu family who were loyal to the royal family was the one who first stepped up to fight the rebels and was almost wiped out by the enemies. and yu hua who was rushing to the palace was one of the two people who were able to witness the miracle and stay alive that day. *sleesh* yu hua again slashed her sword and this time a large slash materialized in the air. anthony evans''s eyes trembled in horror looking at the huge slash hurling toward him. he hastily jumped aside dodging the slash and yu hua who already predicted this quickly closed the distance between them. *swoosh* before anthony evans could fully process what was happening, yu hua''s sword pierced through his heart. *sleesh* she has dealt with a lot of regenerative dogs like this, so she knows the easiest way to kill them. *sleesh* with a firm grip on her sword, she raised her arm as the sword cleaved from his heart to his face splitting the skull. antony''s world spun as her sword cleaved through bone and sinew, rending his skull in two with a sickening crunch. "arghhh-" his cry echoed through the air as yu hua''s relentless barrage continued, each slash tearing through his flesh with merciless efficiency. *sleesh* *sleesh* limb by limb, she severed his body until there was nothing left but a mangled heap on the ground. *gasp* but just as victory seemed assured, a flicker of movement caught yu hua''s eyes. nestled within antony''s torn form, a black object pulsed with ominous energy... *boooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm* *booom sakalaka* ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 202: You name is what? "haha..." sitting on a throne, a middle-aged man wearing royal robes laughed heartily as he glanced at his ministers, who were on small thrones below him. "the plan to trap her must have worked, right?" miles williams asked with a smirk. jack daniel, who was sitting there, gave a nod. "of course, your majesty... she acted arrogantly that day in front of me and vowed she would protect him." "so just as we predicted, she would have sensed anthony''s presence and engage in a fight with him." "during the battle with anthony, she must have let her guard down and got stuck in the explosion." miles williams frowned and raised his eyebrows upon hearing this: "but is it lethal enough to kill a level 8 monarch stage cultivator?" "we have lost a level 7 monarch stage cultivator for this." hearing the question another minister spoke, "yes, your majesty... it is very lethal for anyone, as the radiation created in a split second is enough to demolish multiple cities to shreds." "all that radiation is concentrated, reverberates for a second and then disappears. and who was in that vicinity during that one second would die inevitably." "be it a 8th level monarch astral stage or a human." miles williams was quite surprised hearing this: "i didn''t expect nuclear weapons created from the beast stones of astral beasts would be this powerful." the minister nodded his head "and if anyone got injured after hit by this radiation, it cannot be healed." huh? at this time, another minister asked, bewildered "even high tier healing pills from zhenzhu can''t heal them?" the minister shook his head "no high level of healing pills can''t heal this injury as the explosive minerals from the beast stones acts on a molecular level hindering the effect of the healing pills." miles williams was amazed hearing this "after many years we have finally managed to create this nuclear weapon, haha." "with this, even if we go against the cultivators in zhenzhu, we can win." the minister spoke "your majesty, this weapon has still not reached its perfect state, as it is not stable sometimes and what we used for that woman is a small one." "there is still a lot we can improve in this nuclear weapon and when it reaches perfection..." a smirk appeared on the minister''s face "a revolution, a nuclear weapon created by mankind with the help of technology and cultivation that could shake the whole world...." with a gentle bow he spoke, "and majesty... that power will be in your hands." "hahaha... " miles williams laughed loudly upon hearing this and the other ministers also smiled in arrogance. "soon, the whole world will be under the lycan empire." ning xue spoke in a cold tone "you are audacious enough to hug me like that, huh..." zhao tian face palmed himself seeing her act like a queen and ning zuiye smiled wryly, quite impressed by her arrogant behavior. even though she was so young, she remembers ning xue being so kind and gentle... but now she looks the entire opposite of that. ning zuiye gave a bow "forgive me for that; please enter." she said as she moved to the hall gesturing them to come in. zhao tian moved his hand to her back again grabbing ning zuiye''s ass. h-huh? "tian?" ning xue looked at him surprised. "why are you acting cold towards everyone?" he asked, squeezing her plump ass. "that''s because she hugged me very tightly without my consent, hmph." zhao tian''s grip on her ass got tighter and he muttered "its because she welcomed you warmly. remember, you are not queen here... and behave well, okay?" "if not, i would slap your ass next time instead of grabbing." a faint blush adorned ning xue''s cheeks, still feeling his fingers on her ass "you are mean." a little later, li jie came downstairs and saw ning xue with zhao tian. ''the queen? fuck, i am out...'' he wentupstairs to his room. ... "so we are having our lunch here..." ning xue mumbled, sitting beside zhao tian on the dinner table. with a warm smile on her face, ning zuiye began to server for both zhao tian and ning xue. ning xue was the first one to start eating, quite excited to eat the food from the human world. ''hmm...'' munching down the food, ning xue was amazed as the taste of the food is very good and she definitely likes it. ''hm... maybe i can ask her to come and make food for me in my royal palace.'' with this thought, ning xue turned to look at ning zuiye "what is your name?" with a soft smile on her face, ning zuiye spoke "ning zuiye!" ... (a/n: this is a bonus chapter i promised cuz we reached 500 ps. give me more gt, powerstones, gifts and castle for more bonus chaps hahaha) Chapter 203: A reunion! chapter 203: a reunion! "ning zuiye..." ning zuiye uttered it with a soft smile. a flash of surprise crossed ning xue''s eyes, but then her eyes narrowed. "ning... zuiye?" hearing the name after many years, the memories of the past flooded her mind. suppressing the rush of emotions threatening to overwhelm her, ning xue shook her head gently, trying to compose herself. ''no, is this a coincidence? this woman....'' ning xue raised her head, again noticing the woman''s facial features ''black hair... and purple eyes... h-huh.'' her thoughts trailed off as she observed, a flicker of recognition dancing in her eyes. ning zuiye''s lips curled up in a warm smile "it''s been so long, sister xue," her words breaking the haze of uncertainty h-huh? ning xue''s eyes trembled to hear the name, her grip faltering as the spoon slipped from her fingers, clattering to the floor. "z-zui''er? no way... how?" ning xue stuttered, her voice barely escaping her lips, as a rush of happiness filled her heart and she quickly stood up. ning xue hastily grabbed her shoulders, her lips quivering in happiness. "are you the zui''er?" she uttered, her heart hoping she was the one. with a soft chuckle, ning zuiye nodded her head. "yeah, i a-*puff* ning xue quickly hugged her, her arms tightly wrapping around her as she closed her eyes, her eyes moistening with happy tears. feeling the tight hold of ning xue, ning zuiye''s eyes softened, and she closed her eyes, reciprocating the hug. zhao tian smiled, looking at the reunion of the two sisters after many years, and continued to eat his meal. they stayed like that for a while and ning zuiye sighed in her heart, feeling ning xue''s arms desperately clutching onto her. a little later, ning xue retracted the hug, her eyes moistened with tears. ning zuiye chuckled faintly, gazing at the eyes that had been looking at her coldly till now are overflowing with warmth and affection right now. ning xue muttered, still reeling in shock, her body trembling in disbelief. "i still couldn''t believe this... zui''er, you are alive." ning zuiye nodded her head with a smile, "yes, sister xue." ning xue let out a deep breath, trying to control her emotions but she was just too happy that she didn''t know what to do. her eyes glanced at ning zuiye "but... how are you here? zui''er? in the human world? and you have no cultivation." ning zuiye gently took hold of her hand "come, sister xue, let''s sit and talk." with a slight nod, ning xue and ning zuiye moved to the couch while zhao tian continued his meal leaving the sisters to talk. a ground-breaking explosion reverberated through the entire forest and surrounding area, decimating everything in its path and reducing it to nothing but rubble. the mountain range and the river are no more, as there is only devastation for a few kilometers. dust and smoke mixed with radiation settled in the air and the soil is already black with whisps of smoke emanating from this. "urghhh that fucking bastard. *cough*" among this hot barren land, a pained groan was heard. "arghhhhh" yu hua cried in pain as she lay on the ground, her armor already shred to pieces revealing the skin tight outfit beneath it which has also torn, exposing her smooth, flawless skin. but now her flawless skin and her face is marred with gruesome red burn scars and she has lost her right hand. blood is gushing out of her body, painting the barren soil and she gritted her teeth, feeling the terrible pain sweeping across her whole body. ''who knows that dog has stuck a bomb in his ass. fucker!'' "arghhhhhhh!" with pain that seemed to rip apart her body, she slowly lifted her left arm. ''good thing i protected my left arm behind my back.'' *swoosh* a high grade pill bottle and potion appeared from the storage ring in her finder. *crunch* "arghhhhhhhhh!" but as she moved she again felt her bones shatter. her eyes quivered as tears welled up, the pain coursing through her body causing her to tremble. after a brief struggle, she somehow managed to open the pill bottle''s lid and take two high grade pills, tossing them into her mouth. as she gulped down the pills, a sigh escaped her lips as she lay down there waiting for the pill to take effect. but a few seconds passed, and the pill still didn''t take any effect. puzzled, she double-checked the pill bottle to confirm that she had indeed taken the correct medication. "w-what happened? *cough*" she coughed a mouthful of blood and her heart clenched in pain. ''what about the potion?'' she took the potion bottle and opened the lid with her numb fingers *gulp* *hulp* she gulped the green potion down her dried throat. but even then, there are no signs of recovering. yu hua panicked seeing this ''w-what?'' she tossed in some more healing pills and gulped down another three bottle of high grade potions, desperately trying to heal herself. and there is still not a single effect of healing on her. her blonde eyes trembled with even more tears streaming down her cheeks as a wave of fear and dread washed over her. ''w-why the healing pills are not working? urghhhhhhhh'' ©\--------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter. Chapter 204: Treating Yu Hua! chapter 204: treating yu hua! *cough* yu hua, who was writhing on the ground in pain, felt the weight of exhaustion pulling at her eyelids as she stared up at the vast expanse of the clear blue sky above her. the pain coursing through her body seemed to intensify with each passing moment, making her struggle to maintain consciousness amidst the overwhelming sensations. but amidst the excruciating pain, she tried to compose herself and tried to sit on the floor. *crunch* but as she moved again, she heard the sickening noises of her bone shattering. "argh!" she let out a cry of pain and at this time, she felt a presence coming towards her at incredible speed. as she used her astral sense to the fullest extent, a small smile appeared on her lips ''tian...'' relieved that he was here and the other ring on her finger glowed faintly. *swoosh* zhao tian dashed through the air and as he glanced down at the barren wasteland, his eyes caught sight of a black-haired woman lying on the ground her whole was filled with burns and she was missing an arm. "m-miss cai?" his eyes widened in shock and in the next second, he appeared on the ground. "miss cai?" he hurriedly crouched down to lift her body, anxious in his heart. but cai luo stopped him "w-wait.. tian... don''t move my body- *cough*" "and... healing pills are *cough* not working." but zhao tian didn''t listen to her and gently raised her body in his arms. "arghhhhhhh! i-i told you not to move my b-body." h-huh? but in the next instant, a flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes as she felt a rejuvenating energy flow through her body. a hint of life appeared in her teary eyes and she looked at zhao tian''s hand which was glowing in yellow color ''l-light element?'' zhao tian didn''t waste his time and used his light element at its full potential, desperately attempting to heal her. cai luo took a glance at his face and saw the concern etched on his face and with a sigh, she stayed silent, feeling the energy flowing through her. huh? zhao tian saw the burns and her right arm was healing very slowly. he knows the output while healing others is 50 percent but this is too slow. ... soon many cultivators reached the place and looked around the devastation in shock. they were puzzled as to what caused this explosion. a bomb? but suddenly the cultivators dispersed and fled away from there feeling a strong presence appearing above the barren ground. the ombudsman, who was levitating on the sky looked down at the black soil which was still hot that used to be a green forest before. since the last incident in the city, he has been on high alert, particularly in this city and he came as soon as he could. "what happened here?" he muttered but he couldn''t sense any peculiar astral energy of any individual. but he can surely sense the astral energy concentrated here. *swish* at this time another man appeared beside him and gave a bow "lord ombudsman, we have already stopped common people and reporters from coming here." the ombudsman gave a nod "don''t let anyone near this and bring in some people who are experts in explosives to check the place and know what transpired here." ... flying through the air, zhao tian again looked at the woman in his arms "want me to take you to my home?" with a slight shake of her head, cai luo spoke "no, i will tell you the way to my apartment room." zhao tian gave a slight nod and asked "what happened there?" cai luo spoke "i was fighting with a guy from lycan syndicate but as i killed him, he denoted himself causing that huge explosion." ... (give me golden tickets, gifts, and castle, power stones for more bonus chaps and booooossstt me, boost! and sorry for the late update... my fucking sleep schedule. and don''t forget to give points to your favorite character.) Chapter 205: Yu Huas body state! u hua''s body state! huh? zhao tian who was flying in the air with cai luo in his arms, frowned and raised his eyebrows upon hearing this: "you fought with a guy from lycan syndicate?" cai luo gave a slight nod. "that guy was following you during your date with your... lover." following me? zhao tian raised an eyebrow. is that the powerful presence xue mentioned? her eyes narrowed and a sigh escaped her lips "as you are already on the wanted list of lycan syndicate, i am sure he came to kill you." "so i confronted him and fought with him in the forest. well, the fight was one-sided, as i easily overpowered him." "and i even killed him, shredding his body into pieces but suddenly a strange black object appeared in his body and it detonated into a big explosion and i was caught within it." zhao tian squinted his eyes "you are a cultivator at 8th level of the monarch astral stage and i am sure an explosion can''t make your state this bad." as he again remembered the barren land, he muttered, "well, that explosion looked deadly... but still, to make you get injured like this..." *cough* cai luo coughed, clenching her chest "that explosion was different. it is not a normal one, as i felt the concentration of astral energy." zhao tian narrowed his eyes hearing this and thought for a moment before speaking: "in my guess, they have baited you." huh? cai luo blinked her eyes in confusion "baited... me?" zhao tian gave a nod. "they already know that you are protecting me inside the city but still, they sent a weaker cultivator than you to kill me." "if they really wanted to kill me, they should have sent someone at least on the same level as you." cai luo narrowed her eyes upon hearing this: "yeah, there are some old dogs within the ministers who should be at the 8th and 9th levels of the monarch astral stage." "so that miles williams did this to kill me...?" zhao tian said, "and seems like they have created a new explosive which would even damage a powerful cultivator like you." a sigh escaped cai luo''s lips. "i was caught at point blank range and what''s shocking is that even high-tier healing pills and potions are not working." ... meanwhile, ning zuiye and ning xue were still conversing with each other: "tian won the competition?" ning zuiye asked with a chuckle. "yeah, he did. he even crippled a guy from the chen clan too." ning xue said with a giggle. seeing ning xue laughing, ning zuiye''s eyes softened and she gently took hold of her hand. "sister xue, it must be have been tough for you to maintain the zhenzhu as the queen." ning xue smiled. "well, at first it was hard... but with hua''er, it was easy, and now most of the time i just slack off." ning zuiye nodded her head. "i remember sister hua." "mom!" at this time, ning yueli came out of her room and was surprised to see the beautiful woman sitting on the couch. "mom, who is that?" ning yueli asked curiously, walking near the couch. ning zuiye smiled gently. "she is my friend." ning yueli was dumbfounded. "mom, you have a friend?" she asked in surprise, as she knew about her mom''s condition and as she doesn''t even leave the house. even her dresses are bought by the maid or ordered online. ning zuiye smiled wryly "she is my friend... from my school when i was little." "you and your friend both of them are so beautiful. i am not jealous at all. hmph." ning yueli snorted playfully. she then glanced at ning xue and smiled "hi aunty, i am ning yueli...her daughter." a slight frown appeared on ning xue''s face and she gave a slight nod. um? ning yueli smiled awkwardly and turned to her mom. "mom, is lunch ready?" "yeah, go and ask xi''er; she will help you." ning yueli rushed to the kitchen. "maid, auntyyyy, lunch!" ning xue glanced at ning zuiye "zui''er, you married someone and had a daughter. you passed down our royal blood with a normal human." Chapter 206: In the Medicinal garden! chapter 206: in the medicinal garden! ling huang and ling meiying kept looking around the artifact with zhao ying. ling meiying was amazed at the beautiful place "husband has his own world inside the artifact..." "the waterfall, hot springs... the lake, everything looks so beautiful." at this time, chi miya walked towards them and zhao ying turned her eyes at her "sister miya, you completed the level?" chi miya gave a nod "yeah, i completed the level and got a movement technique as a reward... but i am scared to go to the next level so i came out." she said smiling wryly. zhao ying chuckled hearing this "come with us, we are showing sister meiying around the place." as they continued their stroll, ling meiying saw a white-haired woman lying on the grass field, looking at the sky "who is she?" ling meiying asked curiously. "just ignore her..." zhao ying spoke as they walked towards the medicinal garden. shi yixian took a glance at the four women and again looked at the sky, her eyes narrowing in determination "i will take my revenge on that two-faced bastard, jiu yang." walking near the medicinal garden, ling huang spoke with a grin "this is my favorite place in the artifact." ling meiying smiled "as an alchemist, of course, it would be your favorite place." she muttered glancing at the medicinal garden. as they entered the medicinal garden, the rich aroma of the medicines fluttered in the air and ling huang took a deep breath "see, this is what i am talking about. haah" the others giggled at her facial expression and at this time, fei ziyu who was taking care of the plants walked near them. with a smile on her face, she gave a slight bow "welcome..." ling meiying glanced at fei ziyu "who is she?" she muttered under her breath, zhao ying spoke "don''t mind her, sister meiying... she is just a slave." hearing this, fei ziyu lowered her head. "slave?" ling meiying was surprised but zhao ying pulled her gently "come, sister meiying let''s go." "eh.." because of the sudden pull, ling meiying''s feet stumbled and she unintentionally stomped on some small herbs near the walking path. as she realized, she hurriedly retracted her leg "ah, sorry." as fei ziyu was about to plant the herb on the soil, a hand appeared, taking the herb from her hands. huh? both chi miya and fei ziyu turned their gazes and saw zhao tian crouching beside them. "m-master?" zhao tian stood up with a slight frown "why are you crying?" fei ziyu again wiped the tears and smiled "nothing, master." chi miya also stood up and hugged him "tian..." with a smile, chi miya hugged him back and a little later, pulled back from the hug. at this time, fei ziyu bowed her head, her eyes quivering in sadness "sorry, master... i plucked that herb without your permission. i-i will take good care of it and this mistake will never happen again." zhao tian chuckled softly "no, i actually needed this herb right now. i wanted to refine a pill and i saw this herb missing in my storage ring. so, i came to get it." fei ziyu raised her head and saw him chuckling at her, in an instant, all her sadness washed away happiness surged within her heart and a smile bloomed on her face. chi miya glimpsed at fei ziyu and was happy for her. "ah." but zhao tian pulled chi miya''s waist and placed a kiss on her lips. chi miay too wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back a little later they reattached the kiss and zhao tian spoke "i am busy right now, so i am leaving." he leaned in closer, gently brushing his lips against her ear "remember to be ready, i''ll be having you tonight." a faint blush appeared on chi miya''s cheeks and she nodded her head "okay." and with that, zhao tian disappeared from there *swoosh* (a/n: we have crossed 1000 powerstone, so another 500 and i''ll give a bonus chapter later. brenden smith bro gifted a manage chair, so there will be another bonus chapter.) (and another thing, i got so famous, and now i am getting death threats for me and my family because of this novel lol. *pic here) (i accept criticism but he went overboard with this *sigh* and when i replied to his review, bro was offended even though he was insulting me with his para comments till then) (some of his para comments made sense and some didn''t.) (and sorry for the late update!) Chapter 207: Cleaning Yu Hua! 7: cleaning yu hua! *swoosh* zhao tian appeared in the bathroom and, with a soft sigh, walked to cai luo''s bedroom. cai luo turned her eyes at him and saw him sitting on the couch. "are you going to refine a body-strengthening pill?" zhao tian shook his head "not only that, i will also refine a body cleansing pill, so it will remove those impurities in your body." "while healing, something inside your body was hindering the light energy. this impurities must be the reason for that." "so before strengthening your body, we need to remove the impurities." cai luo grunted in pain "i don''t know how these impurities entered my body; it must have been during that explosion." zhao tian took the required herbs and comfortably leaned back on the couch.as he raised his arm, the herbs floated above his palm. cai luo was puzzled to see his action ''aren''t pills refined in cauldrons, sitting cross-legged on the floor?'' *thirssh* suddenly, a bright flame illuminated the herbs that were floating in his palm. eh? cai luo was startled to see this. what''s he doing? why is he burning them in his hand? with a pained voice, she asked, "why are you burning them?" "just stay silent and don''t push yourself." zhao tian muttered as he concentrated on controlling the flames in his hand. ''is he burning them like incense sticks to calm my mind or something? but i couldn''t smell any aroma right now.'' but after a short while, a medicinal fragrance hit her nose and she turned her head to look at zhao tian. h-huh? there, she saw the medicinal ingredients dissolving and blending into one as the flames swirled within his palm. ''w-what the? am i watching how pills are made in 4k?'' she blinked her eyes in utter shock, seeing the process. even though she is not an alchemist, she has lived long enough to know something about it. she watched in wonder as ingredients dissolving and concentrating in one center were pushed by his flames. finally, they got concocted into a beautiful brown pill. "that''s really... great. i never knew alchemy could be done like that. how did you do that?" cai luo asked in wonder. with a chuckle, zhao tian said, "you just need to have good control over your flames and you don''t even need a cauldron." "this is because of training." she spoke and she felt kind of insecure that she might not look womanly in his eyes. hm? zhao tian squinted his eyes, looking at the skin on her back and gently grabbed her shoulders. cai luo was taken aback by the unexpected sensation of zhao tian''s touch and quickly turned her head to face him "um, tian?" zhao tian noticed the minute black particles above her skin and he grazed it with his fingers. "some particles are blocking the pores on your skin." he muttered. cai luo frowned upon hearing this: "it looks like there is something within the explosive." zhao tian spoke "well, they will be removed after taking the pill, so don''t worry." cai luo gave a faint nod, "yeah." zhao tian smiled playfully, a glint of ice energy appearing on his fingertip and cai luo''s body shivered, feeling the sudden chill on her spine. "y-you... bastard." with a chuckle, zhao tian gave the pill to her. "here." cai luo took the pill, and he left the bathroom, leaving her alone. cai luo moved to the showering spot and slowly sat on the floor, gritting her teeth in pain. as she sat, she tossed the pill in her mouth. ... meanwhile, zhao tian, who just came outside, decided to visit the explosion area once again to see if he could find anything. *swoosh* he flew through the air, quickly reaching the spot and saw that the cultivators of the government''s acl were already investigating there. he glimpsed at the ombudsman and as he was about to go near him, he was blocked by two men in the air. "no one other than cultivators from acl is allowed here." one of them spoke, looking at zhao tian. "are you in heaven astral stage... you look so young." another one spoke in wonder. zhao tian narrowed his gaze, looking at them. and one of them quickly recognized his blue eyes and gasped in shock. "aren''t you the one... who cleared that emperor-level threat inside the city?" the other one also realized and quickly moved away: "s-sorry, we interrupted you." the two men glanced at zhao tian, who just crossed them and murmured in amazement "he is the one who cleared that guy from lycan syndicate inside the city." "he was so powerful... and i expected him to be some middle aged man... but he." "*sigh* and here we are, still in heaven astral stage urghhh!" Chapter 208: Beast stone? chapter 208: beast stone? *swoosh* zhao tian appeared beside the ombudsman, startling him, and he turned his head toward him. "zhao... tian?" zhao tian glanced at people wearing heavy suits walking on the scorched land and taking samples of the soil. "did they find anything?" zhao tian asked and with a sigh, the ombudsman spoke "we found some things." "the explosion is not a normal explosion like in grenades or bombs with explosive powder. it was a nuclear explosion." zhao tian squinted his eyes, "a nuclear explosion combined with astral energy?" the ombudsman shook his head helplessly. "yeah, if this nuke is made on a larger scale, one of them is enough to obliterate cities to shreds." "but i am still wondering why astral energy is exploding from this nuke. who created this nuke? ... on the barren ground, there is a large van and inside the van, there is a woman wearing a white coat. who is examining a fragment of the black object under the microscope. *gasp* suddenly, she noticed something and gasped in shock. she quickly stood up from her seat and rushed to take a small suitcase from the drawer. placing the suitcase on the table, *click*, she opened the top and there were some astral stones and beast stones inside it. she took the beast stone, which looked like a black diamond, and frowned her eyebrows. *swish* a sword appeared in her hand. *sleesh* she slashed the beast stone into a tiny fragment. then she took the tiny fragment to examine it under the telescope. ... *thud* opening the van''s door, the woman rushed outside and raised her head, "lord ombudsman." the ombudsman and zhao tian glanced down at the woman. zhao tian frowned slightly and the ombudsman said, "her team was the one examining the residues of this explosion." *swoosh* zhoao tian and the ombudsman appeared on the ground and the woman was taken aback by the appearance of zhao tian. she blinked her eyes, captivated by his handsome face, and seeing this, the ombudsman coughed a little *cough*. "miss zhin, did you find anything?" seeing this, zhao tian spoke "it''s the western nation''s lycan syndicate." huh? the ombudsman turned to look at him "how... do you know that?" "don''t ask about that, so just keep an eye on that organization if you can." zhao tian muttered. the ombudsman let out a sigh "this organization is really a headache for our nation. and you are also on their wanted list." zhao tian gave a slight nod, "i will deal with that later" he spoke and disappeared from there. *swoosh* the frown on ombudsman''s eyebrows deepened "miles... williams." ... at the same time, among the cultivators from the acl, one of them moved to the sides leaving the group. that guy took a mobile phone from his pocket and dialed someone. *ring* a little later, someone attended the call. "my lord!" a minister from lycan syndicate spoke from the other side "why did you call me." the guy spoke "my lord, i saw that zhao tian guy with the ombudsman." haring this, the minister laughed light-heartedly "haha, is he crying pathetically that his protector got killed?" the cultivator frowned "no, my lord, he doesn''t seem like he''s sad. he was just chatting with the ombudsman. l0oks as he came because of the explosion" the minister continued laughing "maybe he doesn''t even know she is dead because she was already blasted to pieces because of the explosion." "when he realizes it, he will cry." ... *woosh* zhao tian flew back to the apartment and peeked inside the bathroom a little. there he saw cai luo sitting in a cross-legged position, black impurities coming out of her body. he came back to the couch and began to refine a body-strengthening pill. Chapter 209: Not real Mom?! chapter 209: not real mom?! ning xue glanced at ning zuiye "zui''er, you married someone and had a daughter. you passed down our royal blood with a normal human." huh? with a wry smile, ning zuiye shook her head. "no, sister xue, she is not my real daughter." "not your real daughter? you adopted her?" ning xue arrowed her eyes. "uh, yeah," ning zuiye said, scratching her neck. "why did you take an adoptive child, zui''er? you are still so young." ning zuiye spoke with a dry smile "actually, after the incident in the palace, i got scared of talking to anyone, especially men, so i distanced myself and stayed in the home all day long." h-huh? ning xue was startled to hear this. did she get traumatized? "my parents here also were not much concerned because i was young and thought i would gradually recover from it." with a sigh, she continued, "but after 24 years, i was still shut at home and knew no one from the outside world; i only know my father, mother, and the maid here." "so, my parents are worried... and thought it would be better to find a man for me and slowly get out of the phobia and marry him." ning xue squinted her eyes "you are just 24; it is still too young to get married." ning zuiye shook her head "no, sister xue, by human standards it is the right age to get married." "oh, i see..." ning zue was amused hearing this. ning zuiye continued to speak"so they set up a date with a man from the military my father knows and my father said he was a good guy." "but... when he came home to pick me up for the date, i was too scared and hurriedly ran to my room, shutting myself in again." "so my father and mother are worried about my condition. they also wished to see me get married and want to see their grandchildren." "but i can''t just marry any random man... " and as cultivators, their chastityis more important to them. ning xue frowned. "so you responded to their desire and adopted a girl?" ning zuiye gave a slight nod "yeah..." ning xue clicked her tongue and said, "they should already be grateful that they got a daughter when they couldn''t conceive a child. now they even want grandchildren? how selfish." after a while, cai luo stepped out of the bathroom, a white towel wrapped around her body. she has already done cleaning and bathing. as she came into the bedroom, she saw zhao tian sleeping on the couch. with a soft smile on her face, she walked to the closet. she quickly took some comfortable t-shirt and pants and wore them. she walked near zhao tian, gathering her hair up into a neat bun. "tian..." she gently shook his body with a soft call, stirring him up from his sleep. zhao tian blinked his eyes open feeling someone shaking his body and moved his body, sitting on the couch "sorry, i slept..." cai luo''s eyes softened, seeing that he waited for her, and shook her head "no problem..." zhao tian raised his gaze and asked, "how is your body?" cai luo nodded her head "it''s all good now..." zhao tian stood up from the couch and a yellow pill bottle appeared in his hand "here are some body strengthening pills." cai luo nodded gratefully and accepted the pill bottle. zhao tian quickly took his mobile from his pocket and looked at the time "it''s already evening, so i am leaving..." he also has to meet ning xue. but cai luo gently grabbed his wrist "it''s already evening, so let''s have some coffee and then you can leave. some tea or coffee?" zhao tian slightly frowned but then he sighed "coffee." cai luo let go of his hand and smiled "go and wash your face... i will prepare coffee." ... after zhao tia finished washing his face, he made his way to the hall and then proceeded to walk into the kitchen. cai luo took a quick glimpse at his face and again concentrated on the milk. zhao tian walked to the refrigerator "is there anything sweet?" he asked opening the door. "hm? there are candies and chocolates, ah, there is a cake i bought yesterday..." with a smile, zhao tian took the cake in his hand and took a spoon as he made his way to the living room. -_- eh? caui luo was bewildered "you are going to have coffee. who would eat cake before that?" "i do." bonus chapter for that extra 500 powerstones! Chapter 210: A little talk with Cai Luo! chapter 210: a little talk with cai luo! "wahhh! i can really hear you, tian." ning xue was excited and exclaimed in wonder, holding the mobile near her ear and hearing zhao tian''s voice. with a chuckle, zhao tian took another scoop of cake, eating it "see, human tech is good." ning xue hurriedly nodded. "yeah, this artifact is good. what tier is this?" ning zuiye, who was near her, was dumbfounded. "sister xue, this is not an artifact; it''s called mobile. humans use it to talk to each other." "what''s that name? very lame..." zhao tian sighed in his heart and said, "pass the phone to aunt zuiye." ning xue gave the phone to ning zuiye. "zui''er, here." ning zuiye giggled and brought the mobile near her ear. "tian, today sister xue will be staying with me. tonight." "staying with you?" ning zuiye nodded her head. "yeah, its been years, so we still have to talk a lot and catch up on things." ning zuiye again took a quick glimpse at ning xue and whispered softly, "and it is fun to see sister xue''s reaction, amazed by the tv and other things. haha..." zhao tian chuckled faintly and nodded. "then take care of her for tonight." "yeah... " with that, ning zuiye cut the call. "come on, sister xue, let''s drink some tea. ahhhhh, don''t break it!!!" ... chuckling, zhao tian lowered the phone from his ear and also placed the spoon on the table. at this time, cai luo came with two cups of steaming coffee in her hand. "here..." she extended a cup to zhao tian zhao tian took a cup from her hand and cai luo sat beside him on the couch. she discreetly glanced at him in the corner of her eyes. "is that your lover on the call just now?" taking a sip of his coffee, zhao tian nodded his head. "she is new to this human world and is learning about things." at night- on the balcony of the mansion, ning xue was sitting on the wooden bench and ning zuiye was lying beside her, placing her head on ning xue''s lap. looking at the bright full moon, ning xue sighed gently "it was a full moon that day too." the moon''s radiant glow served as a bittersweet reminder of days gone by, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions within her. ning zuiye spoke "let''s stop talking about the past, sister xue. now pat me." "haha!" ning xue giggled before patting her head. ... meanwhile, *pakh* *pakh* being pushed by zhao tian on the wall, chi miya moaned as zhao tian rammed his cock in her pussy. "angh~~ angh~~"" "miya..." zhao tian grunted in pleasure before leaning to kiss her lips. chi miya also reciprocated the kiss and sucked his tongue fervently. zhao tian gently raised her thigh and adjusted his cock before pounding it in again. *gasp* chi miya gasped in shock as, in the position, his cock was hitting her g spot. zhao tian smirked seeing this and continued to fuck her, feeling the heavenly pleasure of her wet squishy walls tightening his dick. "haangh~ haangh~~ tian, tian.... nnghh~" chi miya also continued to moan under the intense pleasure of his cock, stretching her pussy. she repeated his name, over and over in a breathless whisper, her voice filled with desire and ecstasy. "annnghhhh~!" *squirt* finally, she reached her peak and came but zhao tian was relentless as he continued to fuck her sensitive pussy, not giving her any rest. chi miya''s moans of pleasure continued to fill the room as she was overcome with intense sensations from his cock, causing her body to tingle and go numb. after a little while, with a deep thrust the head of his dick touching her womb, he unloaded hsi cum *splurt* painting her inside with his white cum. chi miya''s eyes trembled as she collapsed into zhao tian''s embrace, her breathing ragged.zhao tian pulled back his dick from her pussy and took her in his arms. *thud* he threw her on the bed and chi miya watched zhao tian crawl towards her. "t-tian?" zhao tian spread open her legs widely and smiled before sliding his dick in her pussy. *gasp* "hanghh~ haangh~~!! tiannnnnn...." this is the bonus chapter for brendan smith bro''s gift! Chapter 211: Convincing Zhao Ying! chapter 211: convincing zhao ying! "miya..."zhao tian muttered chi miya''s name, snuggling his body with her on the bed. chi miya giggled upon seeing this and hugged him tightly. zhao tian lowered his body "let me sleep on these cushions..." he said burying his face on her plump boobs. with a giggle, chi miya pressed both of her boobs on his face "here, enjoy..." feeling squished by the two melons, zhao tian could only be happy to feel the soft touch of her boobs on his face. chi miya''s eyes softened as she delicately patted his head, her fingers running through his hair "tian... your hair is getting long." "yeah..." as he spoke, chi miya felt ticklish, feeling his breath on her boobs. "by the way, tian i want to talk about ziyu." zhao tian hugged her waist, his fingers sinking into her ass cheeks "what about ziyu?" "ziyu is suffering... and she is only desperate for your love." chi miya said in a soft voice patting his head. zhao tian continued cuddling his face "so, you want me to love her or something?" chi miya shook her head "no, tian... i want you at least to be nice to her and don''t treat her rudely. she is like this, because of miss lingxi... i want you to forgive her." zhao tian spoke "forgiving her or not forgiving her is not in my hands. ask ying''er... they tried to kill her and technically she is the one using her as a slave more than me." "if ying''er forgives... i''ll consider." chi miya gently pinched his ear "what are you saying, tian? ying is immature and acts like that, calling ziyu a bitch and always bullying her. how do you think she will forgive her?" "just think about it, tian... ziyu''s always been smiling and never refuses your orders and your approach in bed. she is obedient to you not because of slave seal, because she loves you..." zhao tian slightly frowned but then a sigh escaped his lips "i will talk with ziyu later...." chi miya''s eyes softened "i will try talking to ying tomorrow." "i love you, tian.." she said planting a kiss on his head. *creek* at this time, the door opened, and xia shenyi entered with a smile on her face. chi miya raised her gaze and was surprised "sister shenyi..." eh? zhao ying shook her head "no, sister miya... i do not hate you guys. you guys and her are different." "how come they are different ying? chi miya asked squinting her eyes. zhao ying spoke, "sister miya, that bitch tried to kill me..." chi miya let out a sigh "ying. you already know that she tried to kill you because she wanted tian to love her." "i am not justifying that, what she did is right... but what i am saying is that she has suffered enough and its time to forgive her." zhao ying narrowed her eyes and chi miya continued "miss lingxi is the one to blame; because of her bad parenting, ziyu grew up hating men." "but seeing tian in university, she fell in love with him and was desperate to get his love." "well, miss lingxi can''t be completely blamed... as she was also traumatized by seeing her father beating her mother." "and any girl would be horrified to see her father forcibly having sex with her mother right in front of her eyes." zhao ying lowered her gaze contemplating chi miya''s words. chi miya continued "and i am not asking you to accept her as tian''s woman. at least forgive her and be nice to her. she was also suffering these days..." zhao ying let out a soft sigh and it is true that she began to hate fei ziyu only because she was following zhao tian all the time making him fall for her. zhao ying spoke, "i will not forgive that bitch so easily and i also want to talk with tian''er about this." -_- chi miya smiled wryly, feeling that all her efforts till now to convince zhao ying was a waste. at the end of the day, she listens to zhao tian. zhao ying stood up "i will go and meet tian''er...." she said coming out of the hall. ... meanwhile, in zhao tian''s room. *pakh* "haangh~~ dear...." zhao suyin on the bed, moaned loudly feeling her son''s dick slide in and out of her pussy. "tian''er... moreeeee~~" this is one of the bonus chapters for reaching 100 golden tickets!! boost meee! for more bonus chaps!!! Chapter 212: Fucking Mom! chapter 212: fucking mom! "haangh~~! haanghh~~" zhao suyin let out a series of passionate moans riding zhao tian''s cock in the cowgirl position while he was sitting in the bed, sucking her nipples. her legs were wrapped tightly around his waist, pulling him closer as they both lost themselves in the pleasure of the moment. hugging her waist tightly, zhao tian raised her hips up and down sliding his cock in and out of her pussy. "hmngh~~ tian''er...." zhao suyin was letting out ceaseless moans, feeling her son''s huge dick messing with her insides, as in this position each of his thrusts was hitting her womb. "kyaangh!" a sudden, loud moan slipped past her lips as zhao tian bit on her nipple and she hugged his head tightly as he continued biting and sucking on her nipples. but then a slight frown appeared on his face. with a playful smile, he turned her body on his lap making her face front. h-huh? zhao suyin was startled as she couldn''t hug him anymore "t-tian''er? haangh~~" zhao tian groped her boobs from behind, placing a kiss on her shoulder "this position is also good... mom, your pussy.. urgh." the blush on zhao suyin''s face deepened even more after hearing his dirty words "b-but haangh~ i wanna hug my son, while having sex with him...." "angh~ angh~" zhao suyin raised her hips up and down, devouring zhao tian''s cock with each push as she closed her eyes, surrendering to the pleasure. "mom, what the fuck are you doing?" suddenly a loud sound echoed across the room and hearing zhao ying''s voice, zhao suyin''s face froze and she instantly opened her eyes, her gaze locking with zhao ying''s eyes who was standing near the door. zhao ying stood there, her eyes widening in shock as she saw her brother''s cock inside her mother''s pussy. zhao suyin panicked upon seeing zhao ying, her eyes quivering in utter disbelief. "y-ying''er? what are you doing h-here?" shemanagedtostutterout,hervoicetrembling with shockandconfusion. she hurriedly turned her head looking at zhao tian "t-tian''er- *smooch* but zhao tian kissed her lips and grabbed her hips, raising them up and down. retracting the kiss, zhao tian whispered, "don''t stop..." "n-no.. tian''er..." zhao suyin''s heart was overwhelmed with emotions but zhao tian turned her around, making her face him. hugging her in his arms, he continued to ram his cock in her pussy. "hnngh~" a low moan escaped his lips, but zhao suyin''s gritted her teeth. "tian''er... hngh... ying''er is here..." she muttered trying to control the pleasure her mind receiving from his thrusts. thinking all of this, a soft sigh left her lips "i also love mom, so... it''s okay i guess. i should have seen this coming..." she smiled wryly. a smile instantly spread across zhao suyin''s cheeks but she suppressed it and thought of teasing zhao ying. she raised her head and scoffed "huh? why do you sound like i need your permission to be with tian''er... i don''t care what you think anyway... come on, tian''er.., let''s continue..." zhao tian chuckled in his heart seeing his mom''s antics. a soft whisper caressed zhao suyin''s ear "are you happy, mom?" zhao suyin sighed in relief "i feel like a weight lifted off my chest... so, fuck me more..." her seductive voice tempted zhao tian and zhao suyin felt the dick in her pussy twitching. "oh my...." meanwhile, zhao ying''s lips twitched upon hearing her mom''s remark "mom, you are really ungrateful..." zhao suyin had a smirk on her face "ungrateful? you know how much my tian''er loves me... so you must be jealous... hmph." "huh? tian''er loves me more than you." zhao suyin shook her head "he loves me, his mom more than others... and i also love him the most." "no, i love him more than you!" zhao ying retorted, claiming herself as zhao tian''s favorite woman. the smirk on zhao suyin''s face stayed "let me prove it to you..." she muttered raising her fingers near his lips. she opened her mouth and sucked on her middle finger, moistening it. then she brought her hand to her ass and slowly pushed the finger into her asshole. zhao ying was shocked to see this. "m-mom?" zhao usyin pulled back her finger and took his dick in her hand hovering her ass above his dick. as the head of his cock touched her asshole, she gently inserted his cock into her asshole stretching the tight muscles. "urgh!" zhao tian too, grunted in satisfaction feeling his mom''s tight asshole clenching his dick. zhao ying came out of her initial shock and looked at them having sex, indulging in their own world "don''t... leave me.." i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 213: *Fivesome* chapter 213: *fivesome* as zhao ying slowly undressed, revealing her smooth skin and delicate curves, zhao tian and zhao suyin continued their passionate embrace, exploring each other''s bodies. the room was filled with the sound of their heavy breathing and the soft rustle of fabric as they continued to explore each other with a hunger that seemed insatiable. "haangh~!" *splurt* zhao tian came inside zhao suyin''s ass and she closed her eyes relishing the warmth of his hot cum inside her. "mhmm..." zhao suyin opened her eyes and kissed zhao tian and as she turned her eyes, she saw zhao ying standing with underwear hesitant to remove further. "oh, my ying''er is hesitant to remove her dress. so let''s continue ourselves, tian''er... and ying''er you can leave if you don''t want to join." zhao suyin crawled down from his arms and kneeled on the bed showing her ass to zhao tian. she gently spread the outer folds of pussy showing the wet insides. "tian''er... fill here too..." zhao ying was surprised to see her mother being so shameless while here she is embarrassed to get naked in front of her. meanwhile, zhao tian with a smirk, grabbed her hips and pushed his cock into the depth of her hole in one thrust. the sensation of his hard cock filling her completely sent shivers down her spine "haaaangh~~~ yes, tian''er..." zhao ying shook her head helplessly, began to remove her clothes, and got on top of the bed. "tian''er..." zhao ying called him softly as she moved toward him and zhao tian who was fucking zhao suyin turned his head, gently embracing zhao ying''s waist. "ying''er." zhao ying wrapped her arms around his shoulders, planting kisses on his lips as zhao tian kept thrusting his hips, causing zhao suyin to let out sweet moans of pleasure. retracting the kiss, she muttered "i should have expected this... pervert bastard." a small smile forming on her lips. zhao tian moved his hand to zhao ying''s ass, softly brushing her pussy "i already ate my sister... do you think this perverted bastard will leave his mom alone." with a giggle, zhao ying placed a tender kiss on his cheek "but... i am mad that you hid it from me." "urghh... haah." zhao tian groaned and murmured, "that''s because mom doesn''t want you to know and she was afraid you would judge her." zhao tian continued fingering zhao ying''s pussy making wet juices trickle down her thighs "hnnghh..." she moaned, falling on his shoulder. h-huh? chi miya was startled by the heavy scent of sex in the room, especially zhao suyin... "aunt suyin?" zhao tian walked to chi miya "miya..." he scooped up her in his arms. *thud* throwing her on the bed, zhao tian got on top of her. confused, chi miya asked "tian... aunt suyin, what is she doing here?" zhao tian spoke, "i will explain that later... for now..." he pulled open her dress as the buttons tore and scattered on the floor. with a grin, he pulled up her bra, making her boobs jiggle. zhao tian leaned down and started tenderly kissing and caressing her breasts, eliciting soft moans of pleasure from chi as she felt his moist tongue tracing circles around her sensitive skin. "we were having sex just yesterday... and you are horny again?" "yeah..." he muttered as he moved his hands near to her skirt and feeling the fabric, he spoke: "you are wearing stockings?" chi miya''s blush deepened "t-today... i just thought... maybe i should try wearing that... is it good?" *treeik* he tore the stockings near her crotch, revealing her black panties "it''s sexy...." he spoke sliding his finger in her pussy and pulling the panties from her pussy. as he skillfully moved his fingers in and out of her moistened folds, he simultaneously lavished attention on her nipples with his mouth, sending waves of pleasure through her body. ... zhao ying''s eyes fluttered open and saw chi miya giving zhao tian a boob job and blowjob at the same time. "haah.. he is too strong in bed... glad he got many women, if not he would break me every day." "we should always keep his yang energy in check." "hmm... it is a bad thing leaving me out of this." a sweet voice was heard and zhao ying turned her head on the bed and saw xia shenyi entering the room. zhao tian smiled seeing xia shenyi "come here... dear." ... (a/n: thank you, jiuyang bro for teh luxry car... i will give bonus chaps later.) i hope you guys liked this chapter!! Chapter 214: Talks in Hot Springs! chapter 214: talks in hot springs! "haah..." zhao tian let out a contentedsigh, relishing the warmth of the water in the hot springs and feeling the two pairs of cushions hitting his chest. zhao suyin and xia shenyi are sitting on both of his sides, his arms casually draped over their shoulders as they lean on him. zhao ying was sitting in front of him, leaning back on his chest, while chi miya was sitting beside xia shenyi. chi miya took a quick glance at zhao suyin who was leaning on zhao tian with a sweet smile on her face "but... i am really shocked to see aunty suyin as... tian''s woman." zhao suyin raised her gaze and showed a wry smile "why are all of you acting like it''s so weird? tian''er and i are not real mother and son, you know that..." "see... ying''er she is his real sister."no?v(el)b\\jnn -_- chi miya was dumbfounded "you are still... his aunt, right?" while zhao ying shook her head helplessly "it was a big shock for me too.... i was going to talk with tian''er... and what i saw was my brother and my mom making out." xia shenyi laughed hearing this and zhao ying turned her gaze to xia shenyi "you already know about this, don''t you?" giggling, xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah, i know... what can i do? tian loves me more, so he brought her to me first." huh? zhao ying narrowed her gaze "huh? that''s some bullshit there... everyone knows tian''er loves me the most." "we have been together since childhood so we have a good bond that he has with other women and he loves me the most." xia shenyi showed a faint smirk, her fingers sliding on his chest "but, ying i am his first woman." "how come you are his first woman?" zhao ying asked with a frown. zhao suyin and chi miya also narrowed their gazes. xia shenyi smiled playfully "because i took your brother''s first kiss." huh? both zhao suyin and zhao ying glared at xia shenyi. xia shenyi chuckled in her heart, how scary! hufh! with a scoff, zhao suyin and zhao ying moved on top of zhao tian "tian''er... who is your favorite woman?" x2 xia shenyi just giggled hearing the question. chi miya smiled wryly, but she also had a small hope in her heart that he might choose her as his favorite woman. with this thought, she discreetly glanced at him in the corner of her eyes, anticipation surging within her. *spank* "angh~" but zhao tian gave a spank on both of their ass eliciting a soft moan out of their lips and he pulled them in his arms. "you both are my women and at the end of the day, you both are gonna be in the same bed with me... so why are you fighting over silly things." zhao ying pouted her lips and zhao suyin let out a sigh leaning on him. *smooch* he gave a kiss on both of their cheeks making them smile. but at this time, zhao ying suddenly remembered something "mom, if you have already done it with tian''er... doesn''t that mean you are already a cultivator? but i can''t sense any astral energy from you." "oh, that..." xia shenyi raised her hand, gently grasping zhao suyin''s wrist. as the seal broke, zhao ying looked through zhao suyin''s cultivation "already in the sixth level of spirit astral stage?" zhao suyin showed a cheeky grin "i didn''t slack off much like you and i cultivated with tian''er... hehe." "but when did you cultivate? i never saw you cultivating in the array." xia shenyi spoke "i actually hid her in my room and even though she is not under the array, with the dense energy in the artifact... she cultivate quickly." -_- zhao ying just sighed and as her gaze fell on chi miya she spoke "tian''er... i actually wanted to talk to you about ziyu." Chapter 215: Something in the Ocean! chapter 215: something in the ocean! xia shenyi raised an eyebrow "what about her?" zhao ying spoke with a sigh. "sister miya said... that we need to treat her nicely and she is also suffering." hearing this, xia shenyi frowned. "she is a slave, so why should she be treated nicely?" zhao suyin gave a faint nod. "yesh, ying''er, she tried to kill you. let her just be a slave." chi miya stood up from her place and came near zhao tian and zhao ying moved away from him as chi miya sat on zhao tian''s lap facing him. "tian... i already talked you about this."no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian gave a nod "and i asked you to talk with ying''er." chi miya shook her head with a dry smile "but ying''er wants to discuss it with you. tian, the others here will only listen to your words. so, you gotta say it." zhao ying nodded her head "i will do whatever tian''er says..." xia shenyi narrowed her eyes "why are you caring so much for a slave, miya?" chi miya glanced at xia shenyi and said, "because she had her reasons. i already talked with tian about this." "it is because of miss lingxi''s bad parenting that she became like that, and you also know why she tried to kill ying." "she was just so obsessive with tian. and once... i am also desperate for tian to love me. so i am worried for her." she spoke a soft sigh escaping her lips. zhao tian raised his hand, gently caressing her cheek and chi miya hugged him softly whispering "please tian, consider it..." xia shenyi squinted her eyes as an idea appeared in her mind "we need to test her loyalty first." ... *thud* zhao tian got down from the rolls royce and stretched his arms, letting out a soft sigh. "good thing the time is slow inside the artifact." he walked into li jie''s mansion and as he entered, he saw li jie in the hall watching tv. seeing zhao tian, he hurriedly stood up and came near him. "tain, w-why did you leave that queen here yesterday?" zhao tian chuckled seeing the panic on his face "why do you look so scared, old man?" li jie sighed heavily "how could i be calm when i know one of the strongest beings on this planet is inside my house?" zhao tian chuckled and patted lijie''s shoulder. "she won''t do anything," he uttered and he left the hall, heading to the kitchen. as he entered kitchen, he saw ning zuiye preparing tea. with a playful smile, he sneaked behind her and suddenly grabbed her waist, taking her in his arms. "kyaaahhh!" ning zuiye screamed in shock and as she saw zhao tian was the one carrying her, a smile instantly appeared on her face: "tian." ning xue let out a sigh hearing this and spoke "well then, lets have some tea and leave...." "eh? what about breakfast?" "ah, that too...." "tian." at this time, li jie stepped inside the kitchen but froze in place seeing ning xue hugging zhao tian intimately. "wrong room." li jie hurriedly left the kitchen and ning zuiye chuckled seeing this. ... *swooosh* zhao tian and ning xue were flying in the air holding hands as they flew towards the ocean. as they flew towards the ocean, ning xue''s gaze was drawn towards the brilliant blue hue that stretched out to the horizon, filling her with wonder and awe. "that is the ocean?" "yeah... " soon they reached the ocean and ning xue was awe-struck by the blue water and the crashing waves of the shores. zhao tian looked around and there were no people. they are not essentially on a beach, there are hills below them and they are in a remote place in the ocean on the country. "i want to see if its really salty." *woosh* both of them landed on the shore and ning xue quickly crouched down scooping a handful in her palm. as she tasted it "bwaahh, its really salty." she instantly spit it down. zhao tian chuckled seeing this. *rummbllllee* the sound of rumbling filled the air. suddenly, the ocean seemed to tremble and the water vibrated. causing zhao tian and ning xue to look at the distance in the oceans. *thrasshh* there they saw a large devious creature blasting from the depths of the water. zhao tian frowned his eyebrows ''eldritchfiends?'' ning xue''s eyes shook seeing the creature and a tint of anger flashed in her eyes ''eldritchfiends?!'' a surge of flame enveloped her body, her eyes narrowing. ''i will kill that.'' *swoosh* zhao tian was startled by the brilliant golden flames swirling and dancing around ning xue''s body and he was left speechless. ''she has... an empyreal flame?'' -- (a/n: i know i have to give bonus chapters. don''t worry, i have count of them and i will surely give you.one chapter left for that 100 gts and 2 bonus chaps left for jiu yang bro''s luxury car. and we reached 500 powerstones so another one. so i have to write 4 more bonus chapters and duncan taylor bro thanks for the golden tickets.) Chapter 216: Golden flames! chapter 216: golden flames! *thrashh* from the ocean, several people rushed out of the deep water, some desperately gasping for air as they struggled to stay afloat, while others were scared to death. *huff* *huff* "fuck!" one of them cursed under his breath, inhaling the air, and as he turned his head, his pupils shrank in horror. in front of him is a majestic, demonic creature that is standing on the water with a huge fucking spear in its hand. "graaarghhhh!!!" the creature opened its mouth, letting out a loud screech that reverberated around the whole sea sending shivers down their spines. the men who were looking at it lost the color in his eyes "how the hell we ended up in this shit?" he still remembers about the incident two days ago. a group of deep-sea divers reported about a mysterious black square with purple runes under the ocean. the report came under the government''s acl. thinking it might be some ancient ruins or maybe an inheritance, a group of cultivators was assigned to explore it. it all seemed normal when they first saw it, but they got curious and touched the black box pouring some astral energy to open... and this happened. "what kind of fiend have we unleashed upon this world." one of them muttered looking at the monstrous creature. *woosh* at this time, a man dashed out of the water floating in the air, and seeing him, a glimmer of hope appeared in their eyes. "rest assured, i will kill this beast now." the man smirked as he thought of his promotion in the acl after defeating this demon. one of them spoke, "i forgot mister shin is also with us; he is a heaven stage culti- *smash* but his words stuck in his throat as he saw the eldritchfiend crushing his body with its palm and turning him into a meat paste. *gulp* the men gulped, barely looking at the monster. even a heaven stage cultivator was crushed; who are they in front of this creature? the eldritchfiend, feeling the presence of the tiny ants scurrying below it, raised its spear and *sleec*. with a single wave, their bodies were crushed under the pressure of the swing. "graagh!" the edlritcfiend opened its mouth and the transparent white balls that were floating in the air were slowly getting sucked into its mouth. zhao tian was startled to see this: ''it is devouring the souls of the ones it killed.'' it swiftly raised its left arm as a swirl of faint black energy appeared on its hand. seeing this, ning xue quickly took action "hell fire chains!" *clankkk* chains forged of pure gold and ablaze with golden flames materialized out of thin air, forming a tight ring around the eldritchfiend, trapping it within their fiery grasp from every angle. *clank* *clank* the blazing chains swiftly entrapped the eldritchfiend as it wrapped around its arm and legs restraining it from moving. ning xue continued as she clasped both of her palms "eternal inferno prison." *feen* the morning sky became even more bright as the air itself burned in golden flames. *woooshhh* suddenly arrays of fire runes formed around the eldritchfiend, forming a round prison-like structure. ning xue didn''t stop, she was dead set on roasting and purging this eldritchfiend today "purifying blaze!" as she muttered through words, a glint of golden energy passed through her eyes. *feeeeennnnnnnn* the ''eternal inferno prison'' burned brightly with golden flames, reaching the highest temperature that could be extracted from the golden flames for her cultivation prowess. "grrraaaghhhhh!!!" the deafening cries of anguish screeched across the vast expanse of the ocean, causing ripples in the seawater as the sound waves reverberated through the depths. the flames continued to burn brightly and the painful cries of the eldritchfiend trembled the air. (a/n: this is how i imagined it to be lol, *gif here*) "for the finishing touch..." ning xue smiled and she snapped her fingers "pyro blade!" zhao tian looked at her dumbfounded, she still hadn''t finished? *thrisshh* golden flames concentrated above the prison forming a large sword of blazing golden flames. with a smirk, she gestured her hand downwards. *booooommmmmm* this is the 2nd bonus chap for gts, hm there are still 3 bonus chaps i need to give. keep supporting and encouraging! Chapter 217: Elemental Lord! chapter 217: elemental lord! meanwhile, at the same time, somewhere in the high stars, in a sect''s area *tap* *tap* a gorgeous woman with long green hair and green eyes jumped into the ark that was floating just above centimeters from the ground. "be careful on your way, li''er." at this time, she heard a charming voice and she turned her head, looking at the breathtaking woman with long white hair. she was adorned in a delicate veil that concealed most of her face, leaving only her captivating eyes visible. one of her eyes is blue, while the other is green. rui lian smiled wryly "master, i will be careful; if anything, i will escape with the haven stone." the woman shook her head with a soft sigh. "seeing you, i remembered yi''er; she suddenly disappeared 1100 years ago... she was one of my talented disciples." rui lian chuckled hearing this: "its been only 1100 years since sister shenyi disappeared; she will come back someday." the woman could only smile "i hope..." rui lian nodded her head "i will be preparing now... to search this." she uttered as her fingers grazed a necklace on her neck, which has purplish runes on it, and is glowing slightly. *woosh* the ark flew away from there, carrying her away from the high star. ... *boom* the scorching red blade cleaved through the gigantic body of the eldritchfiend, which was already weakened by the intense golden flames within the ''eternal inferno prison'' the creature let out a deafening roar as it was engulfed in flames, its once formidable body now crumbling to ashes under the force of the blade. the heatness emanating from the golden flames began to even evaporate the sea water as they continued burning brightly, illuminating the entire ocean. "guarghh!!" as the screams began to fade away, the intensity of the flames also decreased, and the flames burned the eldritchfiend, turning it into ashes. "now the creature is dead..." ning xue muttered with a smile. zhao tian glanced at her as it seemed like she already knew about these eldritchfiends and was angry about them ''has she encountered any of them in the past?'' ning xue spoke hastily "then, zhao tian.. quickly sit cross-legged and stabilize the energy." zhao tian shook his head "no, its alright." due to his honoured one physique, he can manipulate the astral energy better than others. even after dual cultivation, he just breakthrough sleeping on the bed. ning xue looked at the calm astral energy around zhao tian''s body. stepping into the monarch astral stage is important and he is casually breaking through while standing. zhao tian finally reached 2nd level of monarch astral stage and a sigh left his lips feeling his strength increased. however, ning xue felt something was missing from her body and raised her hand. *thrissh* normal flame appeared on her palm. -_- ? huh? she was dumbfounded, where is my golden sun flame? she panicked seeing this: "tian... my flame, its gone. did i drop it in the ocean, huh? my flameeeeeeeee." zhao tian blinked his eyes and raised his palm as a golden flame burned brightly. "as i thought..." seeing the golden flames in zhao tian''s hand, ning xue was startled "my flame, its my flame... how did you take it?" "give me back my flame.|" she asked pouting her lips as she grasped his hand. zhao tian smiled wryly "i didn''t take it intentionally. it just..." ''oi, are you there?'' *flick* the cute spirit appeared on zhao tian''s shoulder ''my lord, i am at your service... do you want to burn the woman in front of you?'' -_- zhao tian glanced at ning xue and saw no reaction on her face. ''she can''t see you?'' the spirit replied ''no,lord, i canhidemyselfbeforeothers....'' ''hmm good, you were with her till now, so go back to her.'' ''ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh? but i want to be with my lord! wahhhhh!'' the spirit cried. -_- huh? Chapter 218: Xia Feng barges in! chapter 218: xia feng barges in! ning xue glanced at the vibrant golden flames on zhao tian''s palm and took a deep breath, sighing in her heart. she raised her gaze "you... want this flame, tian?" she doesn''t mind if zhao tian has the flame but she is hesitant because the flame does not belong to her, she is merely borrowing the flame. zhao tian smiled softly and shook his head. "no, you can keep it." he gently took her hand and flowed the golden sun flame into her body. ''noooooooo!!! my lordddddddddd!'' zhao tian heard the cry of the spirit in his mind. ''shut up and blend with her fire without causing any problems'' hearing his order, the spirit nodded ''as you say, my lord...'' ning xue was startled. "tian wait a min- eh" but the golden sun flame easily flowed through her body, merging into her meridians. ning xue was stupified. "i didn''t think it would be this... easy, huh?" zhao tian was confused "what happened, xue?" ning xue looked at him "tian... do you know how hard it is to tame this flame? i used cold formation array, pills and artifacts to tame and merge it with my fire." "but you gave it back to me easily." "no, in the first place, how did you take it, tian?" zhao tian shrugged "even i am not sure... it just stuck on me." hearing this, ning xue''s eyes narrowed. a faint guess appearing on her mind "maybe it''s because of your physique." hm? zhao tian frowned as he never told ning xue about his honoured one physique "my physique?" ning xue nodded her head "en. this golden sun flame is the representation of sun, as you already know, sun is yang and moon is yin... this flame has yang energy." "that''s why i tamed it to burn my excessive yin... but it was not much use as it can''t burn my pure yin." "so it may have been attracted to your yang physique and stuck on you." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle "maybe..." ning xue raised her head "someone is coming towards us." zhao tian squinted his eyes "its that old man, it would be annoying with him. so let''s leave." "en." *swoosh* as they disappeared, the ombudsman appeared there "i am late once again... " he muttered as he felt the clash of powerful astral energies in the air. "huh? more powerful than me? that zhao tian?" ... meanwhile at zhenzhu- ling chen was absentmindedly sitting on a wooden bench within the premises of lunar blossom sect lost in her own thoughts "its been days... he still haven''t returned." "elder chen!" x2 at this time, two disciples on their way greeted her and ling chen gave a slight nod. closing her eyes, she tried to make sense of the conflicting feelings that tugged at her heartstrings. "when will he... come back?" ... zhao tian and ning xue flew back to the li jie''s residence and entered in. at that time, ning yueli who was coming downstairs was surprised. "brother tian." she came running and hugged him. zhao tian smiled wryly and hugged her back. seeing this, ning xue narrowed her eyes. pulling back the hug, zhao tian, ning yueli and ning xue walked towards the couch in the hall. seeing them li jie stood up and exclaimed "ah, wife... did you call me? i am coming right now." he hurriedly left the hall, rushing upstairs muttering in mind ''leave me out of this,,,'' zhao tian chuckled seeing li jie being scared of ning xue. "haah." as zhao tian and ning xue sat on the couch, ning yueli hopped on his lap. with a smile, zhao tian took hold of her. ning xue raised an eyebrow and ning yueli glanced at ning xue "brother tian, is she your lover? because i saw you coming in holding arms." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah." ning yueli was surprised "but, isn''t she mom''s friend? so, she must be old... but she looks beautiful. leaving that, brother tian.. isn''t this cheating?" "you already have sister miya." zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, i am actually cheating on her. i am secretly in a relationship with xue." he quipped. -_- ning xue tilted her head ''who is sister miya?'' *gasp* ning yueli shook her head "brother tian, cheating is bad." she leaned in and quietly whispered in his ear "brother tian, then have a secret relationship with me too. cheat with me too. you don''t have to tell both sister miya and mom''s friend" hearing this, zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and whispered back "secret relationship? like, only body relationship?" h-huh? ning yueli quickly blushed "l-like friends with benefits thing? what are you saying brother tian?" ning yueli averted her gaze and her eyes trembled in bashfulness as she again moved her lips near his ear "hm, if its brother tian... i think, i don''t mind having a body relationship." *smooch* as she spoke, she planted a tender kiss on his check, causing her to flustered and the blush deepened. *tap* she quickly got down from his lap ran towards her stairs but she stopped and turned back showing a sweet smile "but what i said is true... so consider me, brother tian." she said rushing upstairs. ''what a cute girl.'' zhao tian chuckled in his mind. "hmph!" ning xue snorted and stood up, sitting on his lap. zhao tian also grabbed her waist placing her ass on his lap. "you have charmed that little girl very well." she said with pouting lips, showing her anger. zhao tian just kissed her cheek melting her anger and at this time, ning zuiye came to the hall. "sister xue, so.. how was the sea?" ... (a/n: thankyou miles williams bro for giving 27 golden tickets damn!) (and i have a small idea of changing the cover, check character images. i am thinking of ling chen''s pic or yu hua''s pic who do you thin i should put as cover? Chapter 219: Introduce you to a person?! uce you to a person?! "eh? why?" ning xue blinked her eyes in surprise, looking at ning zuiye who was sitting beside her on the couch. ning zuiye couldn''t help but sigh "sister xue.. i don''t want to return to zhenzhu. i am already accustomed to living here and suddenly coming there.... uh." ning xue narrowed her eyes and turned her glare towards li jie who was sitting on another couch. feeling her glare, li jie gulped, ''this is why i don''t want to be in her presence. powerful people are scary.'' *ahem* with a cough, li jie spoke "zuiye, she is your sister... she must have missed you for all these years, so stay with her for a while." ning zuiye had a concerned expression on her face "but father, what about mother?" li jie just showed a smile "the maid will take care of her, so go and spend some time with your sister." ning zuiye glanced at ning xua and seeing her nod, ning zuiye gave a slight nod "ok then." "i will go and inform yueli that i will be going out for a trip with my friend." as she stood up, she suddenly stopped "how can i come to zhenzhu? i can''t fly like you guys." ... *swoosh* zhao tian and ning xue flew through the air and ning xue turned her eyes to zhao tian who was carrying ning zuiye in his arms. her lips twitched. "zui''er, eve i could carry you." ning zuiye showed a faint smile "but it feels good to be in manly arms." she said as she wrapped her arms around zhao tian''s neck tightly. ning xue''s lips twitched but she could only sigh in frustration "let''s go faster." ... in the royal castle of zhenzhu- standing in front of the grand door, ning zuiye smiled wryly. the female servant who was bowing beside ning xue spoke "we have cleaned the room as per your orders, your majesty." with a satisfied sigh, he buried his face on the inviting flesh of marshmellows, relishing the softness and warmth of it. ning xue let out a giggle as she affectionately patted his head "sometimes i feel like, i just want to spoil you like this." zhao tian cupped both of her boobs together and snuggled his face on them. he opened his lips lips and gave a gentle bite on her nipple. "hangh~ pervert..." she let out a soft moan and continued caressing his hair. a little later, ning xue sighed in his heart "tian, have you ever thought of what lies after the 9th stage of monarch astral stage?" "have you wondered if that''s the peak? is there something more to it?" zhao tian raised his gaze from her boobs and smiled "let me ask you this, you are already in the 9th stage of monarch astral stage and continue cultivating now?" ning xue frowmed slightly "yeah, i can still cultivate." zhao tian shrugged "so you still haven''t reached the peak yet. so 9th level of monarch astral stage is not the end and there are still more." ning xue smiled softly "yeah, there are still more and the cultivators on earth are just thinking that 9th level of monarch astral stage is peak." "but its actually not... there are many worlds out there stronger than us, more advanced that the humans in our world." "there is a whole realm of cultivation above ours in the worlds they call as ''high star'' the astral energy in their world is much denser than our world." "so they can easily ascend the transient realm and reach the empyrean realm where they cultivate even further." "hehhh." zhao tian mused under his breath with a smile. ning xue narrowed her eyes as she felt like he was not believing what she said "tian, i am not joking around. what i said is true." she said in a serious tone. zhao tian chuckled faintly. "yeah, i am not doubting..." ning xue raised his hand pinching his cheek "why do i feel like you are teasing me?" "teasing? i said i believe you." ning xue still felt as if he were mocking her and pouted her lips "no, you just think i am lying." "i will introduce you to a person tomorrow and then you will believe me." Chapter 220: A little latlk in the artifact! chapter 220: a little latlk in the artifact! "introduce me to someone?" zhao tian asked with a slight frown. ning xue nodded her head, keeping her smile "yeah, tian, there are many things i want you to know know about this world. so, tomorrow night, i will take you to meet that person." zhao tian''s gaze became gentle as he moved closer and gently kissed her lips. "alright," he murmured before nuzzling his face into those heavenly cushions. ning xue also hugged him tighter, their legs intertwining and their bodies pressed onto each other and they could feel each other''s heart beat and not breath tickling their skins. "tian..." muttering under her breath, ning xue closed her eyes. ... next morning: -_- lying on the bed, ning xue looked at the two hickeys on her boobs and let out a sigh zhao tian just smiled and got down from the bed, stretching his arms as he leisurely made his way towards the balcony. ning xue got down after him and as he leaned on the balcony, she hugged him from behind. zhao tian just smiled, feeling her arms around his waist, his gaze fixated on the rising sun and as he raised his head to look at the sky, he asked, "is there a barrier around zhenzhu?" ning xue nodded her head "yeah, a barrier set by the ancestors to protect the whole zhenzhu from the astral beasts and its core is in this royal palace." "i see..." zhao tian muttered. as they stood there basking in the morning beauty of the zhenhu, ning xue whispered, "tian..." "hm?" zhao tian responded. her hug on his waist got tighter "i know everything between us started bizzarre... because of our physiques. but themore i am with you,the more i realize i am attracted to you by my heart too." zhao tian turned around to look at her and she spoke, "so... i hope you won''t leave me." zhao tian looked at her trembling eyes, where is the cold and arrogant queen? she has never shown her vulnerable self like this before. he then remembered ning zuiye saying that ning xue was actually so kind and always smiling, but it seemed like after the coup, the situation around her changed her personality. he hugged her back tightly. "i won''t leave you, so don''t worry." is she traumatized because she lost her family? "call me xue''er; that''s how people close to me call me." "xue''er..." ling chen stood there, her gaze lowered, and clenched her fist, her eyes quivering in intense emotions. ... later that day- huh?sitting in the warehouse of the artifact, xia shenyi had her jaw drop on the floor and even shi yixian was surprised. zhao tian chuckled faintly seeing their reaction and xia shenyi spoke "so... an empyreal flame itself came and kneeled in front of you accepting you as the elemental lord?" zhao tian gave a faint nod "yeah..." ling huang, who was sitting on zhao tian''s lap, asked confusedly, "sister shenyi, what is empyreal flame?" xia shenyi glanced at her "emyreal flames are the highest form of fire elemental. normal flames are nothing in front of empyreal flames." "in terms of destruction and refinedness, empyreal flames rule, and they can be considered the king of flames." "under the heavens, within the laws of fire, these empyrean flames appear in nature where fire elemental is most concentrated." "these empyreal flames often bear a consciousness and maybe unique personalities. they can choose their master by itself or we have to forcefully tame them." "but... even if they choose their master, i have never heard of an empyreal fire spirit speaking to its master or kneeling in front of them." shi yixian took a deep breath and spoke "i have seen four empyreal flame users in my life and one of them bearing the fallen azure flame gave me this curse." ling huang squinted her eyes "so, there are only empyrea; flame? no empyreal ice or empyreal earth?" xia shenyi spoke, "i have heard about divine ice, and for lightning, the most powerful is the tribulation lightning of the heavens." zhao tian asked "shenyi, how many empyreal flames are there... the one i saw introduced itself as golden sun flame." xia shenyi shook her head "there are no exact numbers, tian... by the time we speaking there might have already been a new empyreal flame formed." "they are unpredictable and are under the heavens themselves." "and by the name, golden sun blaze, the flame should be manifested by the natural forces of sun." heaven, heavens,,, what exactly is this heavens? zhao tian mused in his mind. "so, if the empyreal flame is acknowledging you when it already has a master, then you are truly the archon of elementalss." (a/n: thankyou meatballin bro for giving 20 golden tickets. and we got 2 castles yesterday.. muahahaha> and now i have to write even more bonus chapters nooooooooo!!!! i don t have stockpile like other authors so the bonus chapters will be sloe lmao) i hops you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 221: New hidden powers? chapter 221: new hidden powers? "archon of the elementals!" zhao tian muttered under his breath, his fingers gently caressing the curves of ling huang, who was sitting on his lap.no?v(el)b\\jnn "so i have absolute control over all elements?" hearing his mutter, the others raised their eyebrows. "absolute control is an... overstatement." xia shenyi rolled her eyes at him. "hm..." zhao tian turned his eyes at her and frowned slightly. "you have great control over your astral energy and can manipulate your elementals well, but the term ''absolute'' is..." "i have a feeling i can do this." zhao tian muttered in a low voice. carrying ling huang in his arms, zhao tian stood up "then let''s just test it." "test what?" xia shenyi asked with a raised eyebrow. "my absolute control over elementals." -_- ling huang was totally confused at this point. what even is absolute control?? "lets go outside." xia shenyi stood up and went outside. zhao tiian gently lowered ling huang to the ground and she turned to shi yixian "um.. what is this absolute control over elementals>" shi yixian turned her eyes at her and went outside. *sigh* "doesthiswoman nevertalk?" ... in the grass field, zhao tian and xia shenyi stood against each other. huh? are they going to fight? ling huang blinked her eyes in confusion. *thissh* suddenly, red flames illuminated xia shenyi right hand and they slowly moved, concentrating on her palm, manifesting into a ball of fire. "starting with the weakest?" zhao tian smiled and xia shenyi flicked her finger towards him. *swoosh* the ball of flame instantly flickered from her pam dashing at zhao tian at breakneck speed. zhao tian extended his hand showing his palm towards the flame ball and as it reached his palm, *woosh* it disappeared. "you dispersed the elemental energy but not the astral energy i used in that attack. as i am stages above you, you can''t block that attack completely..." "but when you reach my stage, this type of attack won''t even harm you." "i see.." he muttered softly, after absorbing the residual energy from the golden sun flame, he reached the 2nd level of monarch astral stage. now it can be said, that no one on earth can attack him with elemental attacks. however, at this time, zhao tian remembered something and asked "shenyi... do you remember the grey energy in the orb when we first examined my affinities." xia shenyi narrowed her eyes as she recalled the sudden grey energy manifesting and devouring other elementals "yeah..." "maybe that elemental is..." he murmured as he closed his eyes. his eyelashes trembled as he concentrated his mind and he felt the powerful surge of energy flowing through his meridians. with each passing moment, the energy seemed to grow stronger and more vibrant, pulsating with brilliance. he took a deep breath as he tried to control the unfamiliar elemental. focusing his attention on the black energy swirling in front of him. as he extended his hand to grab that energy... *thriiisssh* *gasp* shi yixian''s and xia shenyi''s pupils dilated in utter horror as they witnessed the black energy oozing out of zhao tian. *rumbbbllle* a deep, rumbling sound filled the air, as a dark aura descended upon the surroundings, causing everything to quiver with a sense of dread. suddenly the atmosphere became thick with malevolence, sending shivers down the spines of all who were present. "tia-" xia shenyi''s body trembled as she felt her legs give in to terror, fear gripping her her heart. *thud* she fell to her knees and tried to maintain her composure, her eyes quivering under the coercion. she felt as if she was being pressed down by an overwhelming pressure and fear engulfed her heart. she slowly turned her eyes and saw ling huang already fainted on the spot. darkness! grasping the energy in his palm, zhao tian opened his eyes as a sigh escaped his lips. huh? but the sight in front of him startled him. shi yixian is standing in front of him, her intense cold red eyes peering at him. the blade of the sword in her hand was just an inch from his neck and he could feel the coldness from the blade, her whole body shivering in fear, her eyes seeping with killing intent. "m-my liege...." shi yixian shuttered. what happened? zhao tian moved his eyes to xia shenyi and saw her kneeling on the ground, gasping for air. "yixian, look after huang''er. shenyi!" Chapter 222: Is that a fucking Elf? chapter 222: is that a fucking elf? *huff* *huff* xia shenyi''s chest heaved as she struggled to draw in each painful breath, the heavy darkness of the space pressing down on her like a suffocating weight. zhao tian quickly crouched beside her "shenyi." xia shenyi raised her gaze and took a deep breath "haah, i am alright," she muttered and zhao tian took hold of her shoulder, helping her stand up. *thud* zhao tian turned his eyes and saw shi yixian kneeling in front of him, placing the sword in front of her. "my liege, i made a huge blunder today. i have raised my blade against my liege, whom i should protect and respect. i will accept whatever punishment you inflict upon me." zhao tian shook her head. "i will give the punishment later; now stand up." obeying him, shi yixian gave a nod and stood up. she then glanced at ling huang, who was lying beside her. she gently bent down and took her body in her arms. xia shenyi grabbed zhao tian''s hands and spoke in a serious tone, "tian, never ever use that darkness power again." "a cultivator using the power of darkness is unbelievable. it is forbidden. only eldritchfiends are capable of manipulating this darkness." shi yixian spoke in an indifferent tone, "i have a longhistoryofdefeatingeldritchfiends with myblade.sowhen i felt the presence of elementaldarkness,myinstinctskickedinand i swung myweaponwithouthesitation." xia shenyi clutched her forehead in bewilderment "tian, the people in the higher realm will try to kill you just because of your physique." "and if they came to know about your darkness elemental,. they would vow to kill you no matter what because the eldritchfiends are hated that much. so, never show this power anywhere." "and because of your physique, your darkness is quite potent." a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "yixian, take huang''er to rest." ling huang was the first one to lose consciousness under the coercion of the darkness. xia shenyi tenderly embraced zhao tian''s arm, resting her weight against his shoulder. "now, i am even more worried about you, tian." "don''t fret it." he scooped up her in his arms and walked to a bench nearby on the grassfield. as he sat on the bench, he placed xia shenyi on his lap. xia shenyi too rested her head on his shoulder, wrapping her arms around his neck, feeling the warmth from him. zhao tian spoke, "now that i remember it,. shenyi, today i will be meeting that person from the high stars in the royal palace." ning zuiye frowned her eyebrows recalling into the past and nodded. "i remember... i even cried and made a tantrum at that time wanting to know the secret immediately." ning xue couldn''t help but chuckle and nodded her head "yeah, that... now you have grown older and it is finally time." "ohhhhh." ning zuiye was excited to hear this and eagerly nodded her head "okay, okay." ning xue smiled softly seeing her excitement and at this time, ning zuiye asked "sister xue, is this related to the miracle... happened that day?" ning xue gave a slight nod "yeah, you will know when you see it." ... zhao tian, ning xue and ning zuiye were walking through the dim lit hallways in the royal palace and ning zuiye looked around in wonder. "i never knew... such a place existed in our palace." after a short walk, they quickly reached a grand door which has different structures of lock embedded in it. ning xue stepped forward and moved some locks in the grand door. *feeen* *creek* the gentle noise of a creek echoed through the air as the lock clicked open and the door swung ajar. zhao tian''s eyelids trembled as he felt a powerful presence lay inside the room. *tap* the three of them entered the grand room. zhao tian raised his head looking atthe stairs leading to an altar in the top. and atop the altar, a woman is floating, sitting cross-legged. her lustrous silver hair fluttering in the air, a cold expression on her face. but what caught zhao tian''s attention was her long pointed ears. huh? she is an elf?! there are elves in this world? he screamed in his mind, looking at the ethereal beauty in front of him. freya arianwen everglade opened her eyes, her silver eyes glancing at the three people below. ning zuiye was stupified. "sister xue.... her ears." freya everglade''s cold face broke into a faint smirk as she glanced at zhao tian. seeing the expression, ning xue narrowed her eyes. hm? *swosh* freya everglade vanished from her place arriving in front of zhao tian, her silver eyes looking at him in amusement. "so you are the brat this girl was interested in." seeing the growing smirk on freya everglade''s face, ning xue''s eyes trembled in shock. ''this is not... sister freya.'' Chapter 223: Two in one? chapter 223: two in one? ''she is not sister freya. did she...?'' ning xue narrowed her eyes, looking at freya everglade. meanwhile, freya everglade moved her face closer to zhao tian''s, an amused smirk stretching on her cheek, a gaze of intrigue tinted in her eyes.. "hm..." she mused softly as she raised her hand near his head, but zhao tian swiftly held her wrist, his gaze narrowing. freya everglade glanced at his blue eyes "don''t worry, brat. i am not trying to harm you; if not, you would have already been dead." ning xue raised her voice "where is sister freya?" freya everglade retracted her hand, glimpsing at ning xue. "she is sleeping for now." "so you overtook her mind?" ning xue asked, squinting her eyes. freya everglade gave a slight nod. "its been so long since i came outside, and i came to see this brat." "she seems so interested in this guy. even me... hmm, he looks beautiful." she spoke with a playful teasing glint in her eyes. hearing her cocky tone, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "xue''er, explain." ning xue muttered, looking at freya everglade, who had a smirk on her face. "this is freya arianwen everglade. a woman from the elven star, one of the high stars." "her high star is among the pinnacle stars close to the astral realm." ning xue continued, looking at freya everglade "but the one you are seeing now is not freya everglade." "the body is sister freya''s, but the one speaking is." "leya, leya arianwen everglade." leya everglade spoke, keeping her cold smirk. ning zuiye was hiding behind zhao tian, afraid of this weird woman standing in front of her. zhao tian also had a narrowed gaze looking at the woman, ''is this two soul inside one body like shit?'' and she is from a pinnacle high school. he remembered shenyi saying that even among high stars, they are classified into three. early, median, and pinnacle. the pinnacle stars are closest to the astral realm. meanwhile, the early are close to middle stars. hearing her alert call, zhao tian hurriedly grabbed ning zuiye and dashed out of the room. following him ning xue also rushed out of the room. *thriiisssshh* the instant they exited, a burst of astral energy swept from leya everglade''s body, turning the whole room into ice as ice particles swirled in the air, enveloping the whole space. *thud* leya everglade dropped on her knees, clutching her head, feeling the wteering pain "argh!" meanwhile, zhao tian turned toward ning zuiye, who was gasping for breath in his arms. "aunt zuiye..." she doesn''t know what happened; she just blinked her eyes and she was out of the room. because she is not a cultivator, the quick speed overtook her senses and body, and she felt nausea. ning zuiye raised her head and she could feel the chilling cold just from here. "t-tian, i am leaving. *cough* i can''t stand." she shuttered. again, taking ning zuiye in his arms zhao tian glimpsed at leya everglade struggling on the cold floor "xue''er, wait a minute... i am taking aunt zuiye to her room." ning xue gave a nod cautiously, looking at leya everglade "yeah, i have dealt with this three times before... so no worries." ... *tap* walking through the calm corridors, zhao tian glanced at ning zuiye in his arms "are you okay now?" ning zuiye nodded faintly, a small smile playing on her lips as she leaned into his embrace. the weight of her body against his chest "i am good... haah, i should start cultivation maybe." zhao tian chuckled faintly and they soon reached her room. placingher down, zhao tian showed a soft smile "take some rest.... we can talk about that woman later." ning zuiye let out a deep sigh and entered her room "en." ... meanwhile, "urghhh!" leya everglade continued whitering on the cold ice floor, her screams piercing the air *fwiisshhh* but in the next second, ripples of crimson reddish flames consumed the whole room. under the immense heat of the flame, the ice quickly melted and evaporated into gas leaving behind nothing. *woosh* as the smoke filled the room, ning xue hastily walked in "sister freya...." "huff... huff..." breathing heavily, freya everglade raised her tired eyes to look at ning xue, a faint smile spread across her lips "xue''er." give me more boostttt!!! powersihhh! gifts! and duncan taylor brother thankyou for the golden tickets. umu. Chapter 224: Its been 2000 years! chapter 224: its been 2000 years! letting out a soft sigh, zhao tian made his way towards the room, noticing the wispy mist of evaporating ice that hung in the air, enveloping the room. as he entered, he saw freya everglade and ning xue sitting on the staircase below the altar. and this time, he noticed some blood-red flowers at one corner of the room growing in a pool of blood. huh? phoenix blood astralugus flower? so she got it from this woman? but the phoenix blood.. ning xue turned her eyes to him and freya everglade also raised her gaze. with a smile, ning xue introduced, "tian, this is freya everglade. and sister freya, this is tian." freya everglade showed a soft smile "nice to meet you, tian." reciprocating her gesture, zhao tian smiled faintly and gave a nod. "the one i talked with just now..." freya everglade could only sigh, "that is leya everglade, my split personality." leya was apartofher, asidethatshecouldnotcontrol,asidethat oftentookover and leftherfeeling lost anddisconnectedfromherself. ''bitch, i am the real one. you are my split personality.'' freya everglade suddenly heard leya everglade''s voice in her curse. freya everglade replied in a calm tone "leya, you know you are not real. you were only born because of my bloodline." ''tch, but still, i am not weak like you...'' hearing this, freya everglade shook her head helplessly. zhoa tian slightly frowned "so you speak with leya inside you?" freya everglade nodded her head "yeah, i can. but sometimes she can be annoying, though," she said with a faint giggle. zhao tian noticed the contrasting personalities of freya and leya. one is chaotic and violent, while the other is soft and calm. ning xue spoke, glancing at zhao tian. "sister freya has twin phoenix bloodlines of both fire and ice phoenix. normally people get one of them but she got both." zhao tian glimpsed over at the phoenix blood astralugus flower "so, she created that flower from her own blood?" ning xue nodded her head "yeah... wait, you know about the phoenix blood astralugus flower?" she asked, quite surprised. "hm. i am the one who asked ling xin about this flower and she came to ask you at that time." zhao tian replied. "wha-" ning xue was startled, but after connecting the dots, she realized. zhao tian was the one who helped ling xin inside the ancient ruins. so in favor, she came and asked her the phoenix blood astralugus flower. "so its for you after all." ning xue muttered under her breath. "but... why did you need this flower?" ning xue asked curiously. "despite my mother and sister''s attempts to dissuade me, i made the decision to leave the high star because i no longer wish to burden them with my troubles." "i roamed through the vast expanse of space, exploring countless stars in a desperate attempt to find a remedy, yet my efforts were in vain. and when i reached this star... i searched for a place with high astral density." "as i came near zhenzhu, my power again went abrupt and trying to control it, i lost my energy and fainted on the astral beast forest." "at that time, xue''er came and saved me from there. as i spend more time here, she got attached to me..." "so, i thought of staying in this middle star for a while." ning xue chuckled hearing this "for a while? its been 100 years since you came here." freya everglade glanced at ning xue "for high realm cultivators like us... 100 years is short." as she spoke she turned her eyes to zhao tian "so, what are you doing in this middle star?" zhao tian narrowed his eyes and freya everglade continued "when leya grabbed your wrist.. i saw your body constitution." "you are not from this middlestar... heck, not even high star. you are from the astral realm." zhao tian let out a sigh and glanced at ning xue who has a shocked face "tian... you are from astral realm?" zhao tian actually wanted to tell about his physique to ning xue alone but now here is this new woman who is also intrigued about his origin. hmm.. but at this time a sudden idea appeared in his mind. "let me show you guys a place." he muttered and freya everglade narrowed her eyes feeling a ripple in space. *swish* both of them appeared inside the artifact and ning xue was awe struck by the sudden display of beautiful nature "what just.... happened?" freya everglade was surprised by the rich energy in the air "we are in high star?" but then her gaze narrowed feeling two powerful presences within the space. xia shenyi also sensed freya everglade and rushed out of the mansion. *swoosh* as xia shenyi looked at the woman with long pointed ear, a flash of surprise cross her eyes. "freya... everglade?" freya everglade was also shocked to see xia shenyi "xia... shenyi?" their eyes narrowed at the same time a cold glint in their eyes. *wooshh* they dashed towards each other at the same time aiming to attack. "its been 2000 years, bitch!" Chapter 225: A reunion after 2000 years? chapter 225: a reunion after 2000 years? *woosh* *thud* xia shenyi and freya everglade''s forearms clashed in the air as they looked at each other, a hint of confusion in their eyes. "what are you doing here?" xia shenyi asked with a playful smile on her face. *swish* they retracted back a few steps and freya everglade squinted her eyes "i have no idea; i just came here, and even i was shocked to see you." *swish* xia shenyi again sprinted towards her, a red glint in her eyes as she thrust her palm towards her. "seems like you were the one in the royal palace." freya everglade raised her arms to block her attack. *treik* her palm hit her forearm and she was blasted away on the ground thrashing the grasslands. *boom* the impact sent her tumbling across the ground, the blades of grass whipping around her as she struggled to regain her footing. ning xue was startled by the abrupt fight between freya everglade and the new woman who suddenly appeared. zhao tian was also surprised to see xia shenyi fighting freya everglade ''they know each other?'' getting totally confused by the things happening in front of her, ning xue glanced at zhao tian, desperate for answers. "tian, what is happening? where are we and who is that woman?" seeing the panic on ning xue''s face, zhao tian spoke in a soft tone, putting his arm around her shoulder. "xue''er, don''t worry." ning xue leaned on him and glanced at freya everglade, who was dashing towards xia shenyi for another attack. "but... sister freya is getting attacked." she was worried as freya everglade is in a weakened state right now. zhao tian noticed the faint smile on freya everglade''s lips. "they are just playing around. see, they both are smiling." ning xue also saw her smile and zhao tian said, "xue''er, this is a space artifact i have. right now, you are inside my artifact." h-huh? ning xue was perplexed. "we are inside your... artifact?" zhao tian gave a nod and showed the green pendant on his neck. "this is the artifact." ning xue blinked her eyes processing the information and looked around at the beautiful grasslands and landscape around her. "the whole place is inside this pendant?" *boom* *crash* fighting noises echoed in the back and they again turned their eyes. reeling out of shock, ning xue asked, looking at xia shenyi "then that woman?" "she is xia shenyi, a woman from high stars... trapped inside this artifact." zhao tian spoke, continuing to explain the artifact. *thoom* xia shenyi''s punch infused with fire elemental fell on freya everglade''s abdomen and she was hurled off in the air her body twisting and turning before finally crashing back down to the ground. *woosh* as they both rushed at each other at break neck speed, a burst of flame enveloped xia shenyi''s palm. just like that, deep reddish flames wrapped on freya everglade''s palm. *wooshhh* both of their palms collided in the sky and *booom* with a burst of astral energy, causing a deafening explosion that echoed throughout the entire area, sending shockwaves through the air. zhao tian cretaed a barrier around him and ning xue to protect themselves from the rubbles and smoke. "urgh!" xia shenyi felt a numbing pain across her whole body and glimpsed at freya everglade flying away in the air because of her attack. "huh? why is her attack... gotten so weak?" xia shenyi muttered under her breath. *swoosh* however, freya everglade recovered from the attack and dashed near xia shenyi. *swish* at this time, shi yixian came there and raised her head, looking at xia shenyi and freya everglade throwing hands in the air. "enemy?" shi yixian muttered, looking at freya everglade. as freya everglade inched closer to xia shenyi, *flick* with a blur, shi yixian appeared in between them, the sword in her hand slashing towards freya everglade. *gasp* freya everglade eyes shook in horror as she saw the cold blade closing towards her neck, her heart punding in her chest "wai-". "stop!" a faint voice echoed through the air and xia shenyi, shi yixian and freya everglade felt a shiver run down their spin just from that voice. their bodies stopped moving as they continued floating the air, a faint glow on the black tattoo on their wrists. zhao tian looked at the three women, the golden tattoo on his hand glowing. this is the reason, he brought freya everglade inside the artifact. he knows nothing about her and it is dangerous to reveal his physique to her. and she is someone very close to ning xue, so she will come to know about his physique somehow. and she is already suspicious of him, asking if he is from the astral realm. so he thought of pulling her into this artifact first and he had a small guess that she will get the black tattoo. and as he expected she got a black tattoo while ning xue received a silver tattoo. and now, she is under him in this artifact and she can''t even leave here without his permission. Chapter 226: Talk continues! talk continues! xia shenyi, freya everglade and shi yixian turned to look at zhao tian who was beside ning xue on the ground. ''what is the shock i felt just now? and my body... stopped moving to his command?'' freya everglade narrowed her eyes looking at zhao tian. ''moreover...'' freya everglade moved her eyes to shi yixian who was floating near her, her face full of scars. ''who is this woman? she looks damn... strong. stronger than my mom.'' the sharp aura she felt when shi yixian appeared still haunts her. *flick* xia shenyi and shi yixian appeared on the ground. shi yixian gave a bow "my liege." while xia shenyi leaped and fell in his arms. zhao tian caught xia shenyi in his embrace with a soft chuckle and ning xue squinted her eyes seeing this. freya followed them and stepped on the ground as she looked at zhao tian. a frown creasing her eyebrows "you are devious. you brought me in here to control me?" zhao tian looked into her silver eyes "i am just being cautious because i don''t want problems in the future because of you." the frown on her face deepened "problems.. because of me?" ning xue was confused. "sister freya... what happened?" freya everglade glanced at ning xue "xue''er... this is a space artifact that belongs to him and now we are inside that artifact." "this is like his own domain and it seems like... the people who enter will be under him." she uttered as she raised her arm and showed the black tattoo on her hand. "so this is the thing that brands me under you?" ning xue hurriedly looked at her wrist and there was a silver tattoo "mine is a different color. tian, what is happening?" zhao tian was actually intrigued that freya everglade could quickly discern about the artifact. xia shenyi scoffed under her breath, her arms still around zhao tian... "as always, the elves are better at artifacts. tian, even among the high stars, the elves have the most advanced technology and they earn by selling artifacts to other stars." zhao tian gave a slight nod remembering the identity-changing ring and the broadcast artifact used during the competition. freya everglade took a glimpse at the surroundings and spoke "but still... an artifact of this caliber is impossible for us." xia shenyi who knew how possessive zhao tian can be, spoke with a sigh "it is a guy from my sect... as freya said, he courted me for years, but i didn''t mind him." "i see..." zhao tian noted this in his mind. xia shenyi glanced at freya everglade "and what are you doing in a middle star? you are the one, the royal palace hiding?" zhao tian spoke "let''s just sit and talk." freya everglade glanced at ning xue before nodding and they were still filled with many unanswered questions hanging in their minds. ... ning xue and xia shenyi are sitting beside zhao tian on the couch as freya everglade and shi yixian sit on another couch. "hm.. your soul got corrupted because of your bloodline and split into two?" xia shenyi blinked her eyes in shock. freya everglade let out a resigned sigh and spoke "even this bloodline is sucking my life energy and my body has weakened drastically." "no wonder... you were so weak than the last time we fought." xia shenyyi mused. freya everglade could only shake her head helplessly "yeah, after roaming many stars, i ended up here in this star." "and when my power went out of control and i fainted, xue''er helped me, and since then... i am inside the royal palace helping her with the phoenix astralugus flower and i also used that flower to stabilize my energy." "hm, i see..." xia shenyi nodded her head in understanding, pondering the situation. freya everglade raised an eyebrow curiously "but... now that i remember it, what are you doing here? the last time i heard about you, they said you disappeared." xia shenyi raised her hand and showed the green pendant on zhao tian''s neck "you know... i love artifacts. and this is the artifact we are in right now." "when i first got my hands on this, i researched it and accidentally got stuck in it. and the artifact somehow got it in his hands..." at this time, freya everglade remembered something "yeah... i remember your master and sect people began to search for you and they found a pendant inside your research room table." "but later the pendant was identified by some powerful people from astral realm and i heard they took it." huh? Chapter 227: You are what?! chapter 227: you are what?! huh? xia shenyi was dumbfounded. "you mean some powerful people from the astral realm took the pendant?" freya everglade gave a faint nod. "yeah, your master tried to search you with the pendant and... people from astral realm found it and took it from your master." "they claimed it belonged to them." xia shenyi turned her eyes to zhao tian. "now that it''s 100 percent confirmed, you are from the astral realm." this made zhao tian even more curious about his background¡ªabout his mom and dad. a woman from low star and a man from astral realm. how did they even meet? it must have been between the three years zhao ning went missing from her home. xia shenyi turned her eyes to shi yixian. "do you know anything about this?" shi yixian shook her head "no, i don''t remember something like that. but, after staying inside that coffin for hundreds of years, i am slowly regaining my memories." freya everglade glanced at shi yixian and asked, "shenyi, who is she?" xia shenyi replied, "she is from astral realm; now she is a slave to tian." slave? freya everglade was surprised. "i see, that''s why she looks strong," she muttered, glancing at shi yixian, who has a stoic face. zhao tian looked at shi yixian and frowned. ''i will ask about that later, personally.'' with a sigh, he wrapped his arm around xia shenyi "shenyi, you still haven''t told me how you and freya know each other." xia shenyi and freya everglade looked at each other and xia shenyi giggled faintly. "this freya everglade here is the second princess of the eleven high star." "every 1000 years, there will be a tournament held in astral realm, where young geniuses of many high stars and even from astral realm will participate. the competition will be held in astral realm." zhao tian was quite surprised "you have been to astral realm? but know nothing about that place?" xia shenyi shook her head "no, we were never told any information about astral realm. during the tournament, ships will be sent from the astral realm to all the stars that were participating."no?v(el)b\\jnn freya everglade squinted her eyes "elves see more than others and that''s why i could easily discern that you are from the astral realm, but after hearing your talk, it seems that you yourself are unsure of where you originally belong." zhao tian let out a soft sigh and xia shenyi chuckled. "hm, its quite a long story. so, let me shorten it... tian has the honoured one physique." huh? freya everglade frowned at her eyebrows but then she realized and her eyes widened in utter shock. "honoured... one?" a mutter left her lips. hm? ning xue was confused hearing the name ''what is honoured one''s physique?'' freya everglade, still reeling from shock, narrowed her eyes. "shenyi, do you know what you are talking about? that honoured one physique? the one at the top?" "yeah..." xia shenyi gave a faint nod. "this is not a thing to joke about, shenyi. this joke would get him killed if he went to high stars." freya everglade spoke in a serious tone. xia shenyi couldn''t help but chuckle. "why would i joke, freya?i don''t see any point in lying to you about this matter." "you know about my physique, right?" freya everglade said, "the same as my mother''s constellation physique... this physique owner can see through other people''s physique." as she spoke, she paused and took a moment to realize. seeing the shock in freya everglade''s eyes, xia shenyi spoke calmly "even i was shocked to first see his physique." "because it was too good to be true, the rarest physique that could overthrow the limitation of the heavens itself is near me." "the... rarest physique?" ning xue looked at zhao tian in amazement. as the information sank in her mind, freya everglade was shaken to the core. the honoured one physique? the young man in front of her? but as xia shenyi said, she sees no benefit in lying this. because she is under him now, and he can control her within this artifact. freya everglade closed her eyes and took a deep breath. as she opened her eyes, she stood up and bowed her head. "it is an honor to meet you, the honored one." huh? "why are you bowing?" gimme powerstones, gts and gifts! Chapter 228: About Honoured One! chapter 228: about honoured one! xia shenyi was startled to see freya everglade lowering her head in front of zhao tian. aren''t they supposed to hate the honoured one? "freya... why are you bowing?" zhao tian was also confused to see her reaction. ning xue who was already confused by all the things got even more confused "sister freya?" freya everglade raised her head and looked at zhao tian fondly, a soft smile on her face. zhao tian frowned looking at her gaze. "i thought... the people in high star would kill me." freya everglade spoke in a calm tone "this... is our star''s secret. so i hope you won''t tell others." xia shenyi gave a nod and freya everglade continued "in the past, when the first honoured one existed, she saved from a storm of eldritchfiends who wanted to devour our star." "she killed all of them protecting us." xia shenyi interfered with a frown "so you guys know that the first honoured one is a woman?" freya everglade gave a slight nod "yeah... other high star people don''t know much about the first honoured one, but at that time our ancestors had a direct connection with the honoured one." xia shenyi was surprised to hear this, she didn''t even know the first honoured one descended to the high stars. freya everglade continued "the truth is that, just as much as she is a battle maniac, she loves refining artifacts. she is the one who taught... our ancestors how to refine artifacts." "she even created a powerful barrier artifact around our star to protect us from future troubles." xia shenyi spoke with a sigh "so... that''s why no one can enter your star without your permission." freya everglade glimpsed at zhao tian "that''s why i am surprised to find out about the honoured one. if my mother comes to know about this, she will surely be happy. i am truly elated... to see you." ning xue blinked her eyes in amusement hearing this, listening to the conversation she somewhat understand the uniqueness of his physique. "you never told me about your physique... you just said that you have excess yang energy." she sulked her lips and looked away "humph, hate you." with a playful smile, zhao tian scooped ning xue in his arms and placed her on his lap but she was still mad, not making eye contact with him. zhao tian gently turned her chin towards him and spoke "you know how dangerous it is if someone comes to know about my physique." hearing this, zhao tian smiled, a teasing glint in his eyes "i remember you saying that we don''t need to rush, so let''s keep it like that... after a few more days." ning xue opened her lips, baring her fangs in his skin "you meanie." zhao tian felt a sharp pain on his neck and as she retracted her lips, a visible bite mark on his neck was laced with her saliva. ning xue grabbed her own boob "do you remember the marks you left, now i am repaying that." zhao tian chuckled faintly but, a smile appeared on his face *tap* *tap* ning xue heard footsteps and she raised her gaze as she saw a beautiful pink haired woman walking into the hall. zhao ying was taken aback by the presence of two unfamiliar women, but it was freya everglade who truly captured her attention and sparked her curiosity. "eh? is that a... cosplay? wow, it looks real." zhao tian chuckled hearing this "ying''er, she is really an elf from a high star." ehhhhh? zhao ying''s eyes lit up and she rushed to sit near freya everglade, her eyes brimming with excitement. "real elf? awesome..." she muttered, looking at the beautiful elf. freya everglade smiled wryly, not knowing how to react, seeing zhao ying being enthusiastic. ''is she his woman?'' "can i... touch your ear?" zhao ying asked intrigued. h-huh? freya everglade was startled and a faint blush painted her cheek "my e-ear?" "umu, umu." zhao ying nodded her head heavily. seeing zhao ying being so excited, freya everglade felt unable to refuse and ultimately gave in with a gentle nod "ok, but be gentle." zhao yian raised her hand, gently caressing her ear. "its long." the blush on freya everglade''s face deepened and she felt tickling sensation "hmn.. be gentle i am quite sensitive there." "ohhhh." zhao ying couldn''t help but giggle as she felt the gentle tickle of her fingers against her soft ear. ning xue looked at zhao ying intently, ''beautiful, but weaker than me...'' freya everglade glanced at zhao tian "you have a...hmng great artifact, people can come and go." she said, as she hadn''t sensed zhao ying till now and she suddenly appeared. hm? artifact... zhao tian narrowed his eyes "maybe this artifact is actually created by the first honoured one?" ... (a/n: you all might wonder why this dumb author is posting chaps irregularly, i am tight on schedule as i have exams... which is why i couldn''t even give bonus chaps, forgive this poor me. i write and instantly upload. and a happy thing, tomorrow (may 15) is my birthday... hehehehe!!) Chapter 229: Want to know about physique?! now about physique?! "maybe this artifact is actually created by the first honored one?" hearing zhao tian''s words, xia shenyi and freya everglade turned their gazes towards him. a deep frown crept on xia shenyi''s face. "perhaps..." thinking about this, freya everglade also agreed with a subtle nod. "i also think she made this because, an artifact of this caliber is not a simple thing to make." xia shenyi looked at his neck and frowned "tian, i researched that artifact for days and i couldn''t find anything about it. and later, i got sucked into it..." "but it instantly recognized you as the master, maybe the first honoured one made this for the one who would have this physique in the future." upon hearing this, freya everglade gave a contemplative nod "that''s possible..." she muttered. zhao tian thought in his mind, ''so that woman created this space to train, and cultivation techniques and weapons for the future inheritor of the honoured one?'' meanwhile, ning xue was just relishing zhao tian''s warmth, closing her eyes as she lay on his arms while zhao ying continued playing with freya everglade''s ear. "tsk!" freya everglade clicked her tongue as she turned her gaze to zhao ying who was caressing her ear and her eyes narrowed. "girl, take off your hands." a cold voice escaped her lips. h-huh? zhao ying was startled by the sudden change in tone and quickly retracted her hands. she blinked her eyes in shock as freya everglade went from cute to scary. she knows a woman''s mood swing is crazy... but this is just absurd. xia shenyi narrowed her eyes. "so this is her corrupted soul''s consciousness?" "corrupted... soul?" zhao ying raised an eyebrow. "yeah, freya''s soul got corrupted because of her bloodline and a split personality was born." leya everglade spoke, her eyes glimpsing at xia shenyi "i am the real one, leya everglade." xia shenyi amused by her respone, "yeah, sure..." leya everglade then turned her gaze towards zhao tian, a hint of intrigue in her eyes "so you are the honoured one, huh?" while murmuring softly to herself, she rose from her seat and approached him, extending her hand delicately towards his face. groping her ass cheeks tightly, zhao tian whispered, "how many times, have i told you.... don''t act like a queen." ning xue sulked her lips "i don''t know how else to act, i have always been like this..." zhao tian shook his head helplessly seeing her behavior and leys everglade just stood there like a statue not showing any movements. realizing that she was powerless against him in this artifact, she took a soft breath "i want to know." she spoke, the arrogance in her voice fainting. zhao tian withdrew his restriction on her and asked "what do you wanna know?" "i want to know what uniqueness this honoured one physique has compared to others." xia shenyi let out a sigh. "so, that''s what you want to know huh... i am sure even freya is hearing this, so let me say." "he can cultivate quickly compared to others and the cultivation you are seeing right now, he achieved that in 2 months." 2 months? a surprise flashed across leya everglade''s face and ning xue''s jaw dropped. wtf? in just 2 months? xia shenyi rolled her eyes "well, he also did many other things to reach this cultivation quickly. his physique can quickly absorb astral energy than others." she is saying that not just for freya but also for ning xue to know more about zhao tian. "he can do dual cultivation with a woman and absorb the yin energy from her." leya everglade narrowed her eyes "isn''t that an evil cultivation technique?" xia shenyi repled "in other dual cultivation techniques, the one who uses it must suck the vitality and life energy of the other to cultivate." "but his dual cultivation can benefit both him and his partner." leya everglade was amused upon hearing this and ning xue just sat there, blinking her eyes in shock looking at zhao tian. "and of course, tian has control over all elementals." even leya everglade was bewildered hearing this "all six elementals?" "tian you are..." ning xue muttered in disbelief and zhao tian showed a faint smile "there is still more..." *swoosh* at this time, a part of golden flame left her body and landed on the floor, manifesting a cute golden fire spirit. "my lord... nice to see you again." a cute feminine voice rang through the room. "he is the archon of elementals." Chapter 230: A book?! chapter 230: a book?! huh?! leya everglade, zhao ying and ning xue were dumbfounded to see the adorable fire spirit and ning xue muttered, "my golden sun flame..." with a faint smile, xia shenyi spoke "he is the archon of elements, which means he has absolute control over elementals." "when i say absolute control, it really is absolute, he can control anyone''s elemental attacks... even yours." leya everglade''s eyes widened in shock *thrissh* but then a small, sharp ice glacier materialized in the air beside leya everglade. *sllleesh* tearing through the air, it inched closer to zhao tian however, just as it was about to reach him, it suddenly exploded into fragments. "what the-" leya everglade muttered in bewilderment, looking at zhao tian, who had a faint smile on his face. he just broke it like that? phoenix ice? ning xue herself couldn''t match against that stronger ice... but he shattered them. her mind still reeling in shock, she glanced at the fire spirit on the ground "the fire spirit..." "ahhhh, cute..." zhao ying exclaimed in joy and quickly got down from the sofa, crouching down near the fire spirit to touch it. *hiss* but the spirit hissed at zhao ying and rushed towards zhao tian "my lord..." with a smile on its face, the spirit playfully hopped up on his thigh and then jumped on his shoulder reaching near his face. "my lord..." the spirit mumbled in an affectionate tone rubbing its cheek on zhao tian''s face. zhao tian chuckled softly and zhao ying sulked her lips "why does it not allow me to pet it?" xia shenyi smiled wryly "because you are not the archon of elementals. tian is..." she said as she tried to pat the fire spirit. *hiss* but the spirit sneered at her, not letting her touch it and xia shenyi could only sigh. "this is not fair, why only tian''er?" zhao ying pouted her lips and scoffed. "maybe i could because it''s my flame." ning xue who was on zhao tian''s lap tried to touch the spirit.no?v(el)b\\jnn *hiss* but the fire spirit still hissed at ning xue even though she was the master. "u-uh? you are my flame..." ning xue pointed her finger at the flame spirit. *baah* the fire spirit responded playfully by sticking out its tongue, causing ning xue''s lips to twitch in anger. "what can i say? thanks for the show?" "noo!!!" freya everglade exclaimed and she is well aware that zhao tian saw her in her bornday suit. xia shenyi reassured "don''t worry freya... tian has seen mine too.. haha." "that''s not reassuring at all." xia shenyi laughed hearing this and ning xue could only sigh in her heart as she whispered to zhao tian "did you saw?" "well, of course..." "perverted bastard." zhao ying looked at freya everglade, who was still embarrassed "but why do you have two souls in your body?" freya everglade replied with a soft sigh "its because of my twin phoenix bloodline of fire and ice, my soul got corrupted and split into two." huh? zhao ying raised an eyebrow "twin phoenix, i remember seeing a book related to this in warehouse." "what?!" freya everglade was shocked to hear this, and stood up from her seat "you saw that?" "how?" "where?" "when?" "um, in warehouse..." freya everglade hurriedly spoke "take me there." zhao ying looked at zhao tian and seeing him nod, said, they walked towards the warehouse. ... freya everglade''s hands trembled, looking at the book in her hand. "t-this is it." i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 231: You both can leave! chapter 231: you both can leave! "woah!" as they walked into the warehouse, ning xue and freya everglade were completely taken aback by its sheer size and the number of books stacked there. the flame spirit on zhao tian''s shoulder also looked around in confusion, glancing at it zhao tian said, "don''t burn any books." the spirit nodded its head obediently. "yes, my lord..." xia shenyi looked at the flame spirit curiously. "tian... what about freya''s empyreal flame?" "hm?" freya everglade turned her head and spoke "my empyreal flame is with my bloodline, so i think it won''t be separated from me." "lets try it." zhao tian said and freya everglade turned her eyes to zhao tian still feeling embarrassed about the things that happened. noticing this, xia shenyi smiled "as i said, don''t worry... its not like tian hasn''t seen them before, he has seen many of his women." "he might have probably forget it by now, right tian?" zhao tian smiled, looking at freya everglade''s body from top to bottom and said teasingly "no, i remember every curve and that mole on your abdomen." "nooo!!!" freya everglade yelled as she buried her face on her palms, steams boiling from her head so embarrassed hearing his words. eh? zhao tian felt a sharp pain on his waist and turned his head to look at ning xue who was looking at him angrily, pinching him. "you have remembered her body?" zhao tian gently pulled her into his arms and smiled "i also remember yours... i didn''t forgot the mark i left here." he muttered, as he gently cupped her right boob. smiling, ning xue wrapped her arms around his neck, a playful glint in her eyes "then... where are the moles in my body?" she asked leaning closer to him. "the one behind your neck, the one on your right boob, the one on your thigh..." huh? hearing him speak, ning xue was startled "you remembered all of them." zhao tian just chuckled and softly kissed her lips. closing her eyes, ning xue reciprocated the kiss her fingers delicately grabbing his hair. "o-ohh" the fire spirit on his shoulder cutely closed its eyes with its hands looking at the intimate scene. xia shenyi shook her head helplessly as she saw them making out right in the way of the warehouse. then she turned her eyes to freya everglade who was sighing heavily. letting out a chuckle, xia shenyi moved towards her wrapping his arm around her shoulder. "now, now.. don''t worry. because of his physique, he has big brain that''s why he easily remembered." leya everglade screamed ''how shameful this is... tsk'' freya everglade yelled in anger "its because of you, damn woman." zhao tian gave a slight nod and the phoenix flame hopped on his shoulders. it slowly inched close to his neck touching him "my lord..." its voice grew softer. ... meanwhile, freya everglade''s hands trembled as she held the book in her hands reading through the descriptions "t-this is it... what i have been searching for." ning xue was quite confused "sister freya, what''s there about your bloodline?" freya everglade turned her shaking eyes to ning xue, her heart overwhelmed with emotions "the right cultivation technique to control my phoenix fire and phoenix ice at the same time." "if only i had this technique, my life energy would not have been sucked and my soul would not have been corrupted." ning xue smiled in surprise "that''s really awesome." xia shenyi walked near them "that''s really great, but nothing in this world is free." freya everglade glanced at xia shenyi and gave a nod "what do you want in return?" a smile appeared on xia shenyi''s face "that thing in your hand will save your life, what can you give me in exchange for that?" freya everglade squinted her eyes and a sigh escaped her lips "i... don''t have anything right now to give you." xia shenyi grinned upon hearing this "your storage ring and access to all of your eleven artifacts which is in your star in the future." huh? freya everglade was startled to hear this "the artifacts in our.. star?" zhao tian also walked near them and freya everglade spoke with a soft smile smile on her face "i found the book i have been searching for years." "now, i don''t have anything worth in my hand to give you.. consider this as a favor and in the future, you can ask me anything and if its within my power i will surely give you." zhao tian gave a nod as the book is useless for him anyway and it actually belong to the first honoured one maybe.... ... "hm.." zhao tian munched down the grape as he lay on xia shenyi''s lap and xia shenyi tossed another grape in his mouth. freya everglade and ning xue are in one of the room still researching on that book. zhao ying is sitting on the couch next to them using her mobile phone and at this time, chi miya walked in "tian, i brought them." zhao tian glanced at fei lingxi and fei ziyu who were also confused bythe sudden call. with a soft sigh zhao tian spoke "i got tired of your bodies, so i will take my seal and let both of you free." "you both can leave." i hope you guys liked this chapter!! Chapter 232: A desperate love! a desperate love! "you both can leave." huh? fei lingxi and fei ziyu looked at each other confused. leave? fei ziyu opened her lips to speak, "what do you mean by leave, master?" zhao tan turned his eyes to her. "as i said, i am taking my seal back and letting you guys go. you are not needed anymore." a smile instantly spread across fie lingxi''s face. "then... we can go?" zhao ying narrowed her eyes. "how much time does he have to say?" she said in a stern tone. fei lingxi smiled bitterly. "then the slave seal?" "i have already removed it." he muttered, closing his eyes, and his head rested delicately on xia shenyi''s lap. removed it? fei lingxi frowned suspiciously and murmured in her mind, ''i will kill zhao tian''. she clenched her teeth, bracing herself for the excruciating pain she anticipated, but to her surprise, she felt no pain at all. ''huh? i will kill him.'' ''he is not my master.'' she was surprised to see there are no backlashes, so it is really removed! "haah!" she let out a soft breath, finally getting out of her slave cage. meanwhile, fei ziyu''s heart sank upon hearing zhao tian''s words ''leave this... place?'' her eyes trembled anxiously. xia shenyi who was patting zhao tian''s hair, raised an eyebrow "what about their cultivation bases and memory of this place, tian?" zhao ying spoke "no, sister shenyi, there is no need for that. will you guys plot something against him?" she asked, glancing at them. fei lingxi hurriedly shook her head. "i won''t say anything about him or you. my lips will be sealed and i will never talk about it." chi miya glimpsed at fei ziyu, who was visibly shaking. ''what''s your decision, ziyu?'' zhao tian closed his eyes and fei ziyu eyes shook in horror "master, no.. master... please i beg you." shepleaded,hervoicetremblingwithfear. her lips trembled as she spoke desperately "i will stay even more obedient to you... and i-i won''t say no to anything in bed." "you can do whatever with my body... torture me, ravish me, beat me... b-but please.. accept me as your slave. l-let me... by your side." she muttered with heavy heart looking at his sleeping face. fei ziyu is still clutching on the last string of hope to be beside him and get a small place in his heart. she holds onto this fragile thread of possibility, unwilling to let go despite the odds stacked against her. it''s okay if she doesn''t become his women... but as long as she is his slave, he will at least touch her body and use her. she doesn''t even want him to have feelings for her, she... just wants to be close to him and see his soft smiles when he looks at her. that''s enough for her. fei lingxi''s eyes widened in shock "don''t tell me... ziyu, you still love him?" fei ziyu didn''t respond to her and looked at zhao tian in hope that he will change his mind. but zhao tian didn''t mind her and stayed closing his eyes comfortably. ''n-no...'' the last grimmer of hope in her eyes began to fade as she saw zhao tian''s nonchalant attitude and she felt despair. she couldn''t stop the flurry of thoughts in her mind ''what did i do wrong? that medicine garden? b-but i am taking good care of it and i let him do whatever with my body...'' ''wait maybe, lady ying... told him to?'' fei ziyu quickly kneeled near zhao ying "l-lady ying, i have done everything you have told me, right? she raised her arms clutching zhao ying''s legs "please... tell master to not throw me away, i will be a good slave from now on." h-huh? zhao ying''s eyes cresecented in sympathy as she also felt a pang of ache in her heart seeing fei ziyu grabbing her legs and beg. ''just... how desperate she is?'' she could only sigh in her heart. chi miya bit her lips, controlling her emotions and glanced at zhao tian who was sleeping peacefully. ''tian, this is going past our plans.'' Chapter 233: Relieved? chapter 233: relieved? xia shenyi spoke in a soft tone "tian, open your lips..." zhao tian laughed softly and parted his lips, ready to catch the next grape that xia shenyi was playfully throwing at him. "hmm, that''s the last grape..." xia shenyi rolled her eyes and spoke "now that i remember it, there was apples in the kitchen, let me go and take that." fei ziyu raised her head "lady shenyi, let me go and get them." she hurriedly stood up and ran to the kitchen. *thud* but as she rushed in a hurry, her foot slipped causing her to fall abruptly to the ground, landing on her face with a resounding thud. "ouch!" she grimaced as a sharp stinging sensation spread across her face, but she didn''t let it deter her. "i will go and bring them now." she showed a smile with tears in her eyes as she rushed to the kitchen. fei lingxi let out a sigh of exasperation and followed fei ziyu into the kitchen. as she left, xia shenyi took an apple from her storage ring "hm, here, tian." seeing this, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "you already have an apple?" xia shenyi chuckled "yeah, haha...." ... fie lingxi entered the kitchen and saw fei ziyu desperately rummagingthroughthepantryin search ofapples but she couldn''t find any. "where is it? where is it?" she searched through teh fruits but she couldn''t find any apples. "ziyu... do you know what are you doing?" fei lingxi asked, squinting her eyes. "don''t just stand there; come and help me find the apples." h-huh? fei lingxi walked near her and grabbed her hand "ziyu, have you gone crazy?" she asked in a stern voice. fei ziyu squinted her eyes and fei lingxi continued "this is the only chance for us to leave before he changes his mind." fei ziyu replied in a calm tone "this is the only chance for me to be with him and i will change his mind." hearing this, zhao tian gave a nod "don''t worry, she will crawl back to me." xia shenyi spoke with a sigh "and seems like ziyu is really... desperate for you." zhao ying also gave a nod "i didn''t know that she was this obsessed with you." ... after a while, fei ziyu entered the hall with tears rolling down her cheeks "master, forgive me... i" zhao tian interrupted her "you can go back to your work at medicinal garden." h-huh? hearing this, a flicker of hope appeared in fei ziyu''s heart and a rush of happiness filled her heart "master, d-does that mean..." zhao ying nodded her head "yeah, you mom already left so you are the only slave now, or do you also wanna leave?" fei ziyu hurriedly shook her head "no, no, lady ying... i want to be a slave here." zhao ying nodded hearing this "hm, now go back to your work." a smile instantly bloomed on fei ziyu''s face as she rushed outside the hall to the medicinal garden. letting out a sigh, zhao tian moved and sat on the couch. xia shenyi spoke "now, we know she is loyal..." "yeah." zhao ying stood up and walked near zhao tian as she sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. with a chuckle, zhao tian hugged her, taking her lips in a soft kiss. a playful smile appeared on his eyes as he slid his hand into her tanktop, pulling it down revealing her blue bra. zhao ying shook her head helplessly "naughty as ever." *click* unhooking her bra strap, he buried his face on those heavenly cushions "ying''er..." zhao ying let out a soft laugh and affectionately patted his head as he leaned his head on her chest. "huh? what are you two doing?" at this time, a shocked voice was heard and zhao ying turned to see ning xue and freya everglade standing there with a ''wtf'' face. (a/n: i actually forgot to say cuz of exams urghhh... thorlief brother thank you for the magic castle, appreciate it so much... thank you for supporting my work and you sent it on my birthday hahahah) Chapter 234: A small challenge?! chapter 234: a small challenge?! hm? zhao ying turned her head to look at ning xue and freya everglade, who were standing there with shocked faces. however, zhao tian didn''t pay attention to them and sank his face in his sister''s boobs., not wanting to lose the blissful feeling. with a playful chuckle, zhao ying said, "don''t mind it; its just my way of pampering him. he loves my breasts so much." ning xue spoke with a confused frown on her face. "but, you are siblings; siblings don''t pamper like this." zhao ying nodded, still keeping her playful smile "i know, but i do... my little brother is a pervert, so this is the only way i can pamper him." ning xue felt it was quite weird "this is your skin ship?" freya everglade was also perplexed by the situation. letting out a soft sigh, ning xue sat beside zhao tian. "but you don''t have to pamper him like this anymore; i am his woman, so i can pamper him. you are his sister; its not appropriate." as she spoke, she tried to pull zhao tian near her. "come here, tian, i will pamper you." zhao ying narrowed her eyes but only then did she remember that ling huang said that ning xue has still not accepted other women in harem. keeping her playful smile, zhao ying spoke, "ah, don''t worry, i am also his woman, so i can still pamper him." huh? ning xue and freya everglade were startled to hear this. "you are his woman? but you are his sister." zhao ying giggled "well, one day while pampering him like this, he got so horny and we had sex. so now i am also his woman." wha-ning xue and freya everglade were dumbfounded and xia shenyi chuckled upon hearing her fake story. zhao ying gently patted his head. "well, what can he do? its because of his yang energy that he is so perverted.... well actually no, he is a pervert before even becoming a cultivator, always ogling at my body." still burying his head, zhao tian muttered "i can''t resist my sister''s sexy body." zhao ying chuckled and patted his snow white hair even more "i know... tian''er, you love me the most." a frown creased ning xue''s eyebrows seeing their interactions ''so she is his woman too? and his sister too...'' she raised her hand as she pinched his waist "you are so horny that you had sex with your sister? actually... how many women are there? huh?" zhao tian turned his head from the cushion and looked at her with a teasing smile "there are many." hearing this ning xue narrowed her eyes and freya everglade smiled wryly. zhao ying asked with a smile "queen xue, you don''t like tian''er having many women? you hate us?" ning xue looked at zhao ying and spoke without any hesitation "yeah. he already has me... so, why he needs to have many women. i alone an sufficient, i am beautiful and i am queen... what else he need?" ohhh! zhao ying raised an eyebrow seeing her boldness, but then she chuckled "queen xue, let me tell you this." "if you could satisfy tian''er in bed, then i will stop being his woman and ask other sisters to step away from him." huh? ning xue squinted her eyes hearing this "are you sure about this?" "that bitch is crazy, crazy over you, tian''er... i don''t why she is so obsessed with you, *sigh*" "but it is true that she has changed recently and is a very obedient girl. she came to me and apologized... kowtowing." "hm? when?" zhao ying giggled as she again gave a kiss on his chest "when you were enjoying your time with sister shenyi in the evening in the lake." "and i felt really bad for her..." "so i decided to treat her nicely from now on." ... "hhn..." zhao tian''s eyelids fluttered open as his blue eyes shined and feeling a weight on top of him, he lowered his gaze and and saw zhao ying tracing playful patterns on his chest with her delicate fingers. "bis sis..." hearing his mutter, zhao ying raised her head, a smile spreading on her cheeks. "good morning, tian''er." "good morning..." zhao ying moved her body, sitting on his chest and seeing her naked body, zhao tian smiled. "want to do it right now?" zhao tian kneeled, raising her ass from his chest and showing her pussycat. "why not, tian''er? no, let me take your first kiss of the day." at this time, zhao suyin stepped into the room wearing only a bath towel around her body, her hair still wet sticking to her skin after her bath. "tian''er, good morning." as she saw zhao ying leaning into kiss zhao tian, she yelled "noooo, i will take his first kiss of the day." she hurried and climbed on the bed, pushing zhao ying away from his face. huh? zhao ying was surprised and looked at her mom. "mom?" with a mischievous smile, zhao suyin pulled the towel from her body, showing her seductive breasts for her son to see. throwing away the towel, she kneeled on top of him, her knees on both sides near zhao tian''s face. "mom?" zhao suyin moved her crotch down, bringing her pink pussy near his waiting lips. "i am going to take your first kiss of the day." her eyes sparkled with desire as she leaned down, ready to claim what she desired. as she spoke, she pressed her pussy on his lips, his face crushed by his plump thighs "tian''er..." feeling the soft pussy pressing on his face and the fresh aroma after her bath, zhao tian lifted his arms, delicately grabbing her ass as he began to kiss and suck on zhao suyin''s pussy. "hnngh~~ tian''er..." zhao ying''s lips twitched seeing her mom take zhao tian''s first kiss of the day with her lower lips. "damn, mom..." cursing under her breath, zhao ying moved downward near his crotch and gently grabbed his dick in her hand. "it is still soft; i will make it hard." zhao ying mumbled before taking his cock in her mouth as she began her blowjob. Chapter 235: Hello young ladies!! chapter 235: hello young ladies!! "haah..." clad only in pants, zhao tian stepped out of the mansion, stretching his arms comfortably as he felt even more refreshed after a morning threesome with his sister and mom. as he let out a sigh, he glanced at fei ziyu walking towards the medicinal garden, carrying a huge load of heavy books in her hands. curiously, he walked to her as she entered the medicine garden. fei ziyu carefully set each book on the ground before squatting down, glimpsing at the small white flower that had grown in between some other plants. "hm.. what even is this herb?" she mumbled to herself as she took a book and began to search for that herb. this morning, when she came to check on the medicine garden, she noticed this new and immediately wanted to know about it. "what are you doing?" hearing a familiar charismatic voice, fei ziyu hurriedly turned her head and saw zhao tian standing beside her. she hastily stood up and bowed her head. "master... i was searching for that new herb that has grown here, so i could take the right step to take care of it." "don''t worry, master.. i have been taking good care of the herbs." she said with a soft smile on her face. for her, this medicine garden is the only thing that connects zhao tian and her, so she is very careful in this part. zhao tian glimpsed at the small herb, which has a small white flower with nine petals. he squatted gently and seeing this, fei ziyu also squatted beside him. "master?" zhao tian reached out to gently caress the white flower. "ziyu, this is a nine-petaled haise flower." fei ziyu was dumbfounded to see him calling her name and happiness flooded her heart and her brain short-circuited for a moment making her think, is this real? after a moment of stunned silence, she slowly blinked her eyes and regained her composure, and nodded her head "y-yes, master." zhao tian nodded back "hm, this herb is used during the alchemy process as a small catalyst." he has some knowledge of herbs, as xia shenyi persuaded him to practice alchemy. as zhao tian continued to explain about the herb, fei ziyu listened to them patiently and memorized his every word. chi miya smiled teasingly as she went behind her "but it will be super good if he loves you too, right?" the blush on fei ziyu''s face deepened as she lowered her head "y-yeah, but... " "haha..." chi miya chuckled seeing her face and fei ziyu pouted her lips "lady miya, stop teasing me." ... zhao tian and zhao ying were going through the shops in the busy city, laughing and teasing each other, making the other couples turn envious stares at them. but they didn''t know a pair of powerful eyes were watching them. a man floating high in the air, his eyebrow creased with a cold frown as he muttered "so she is his girlfriend, huh? i need to kidnap her for my young lord." "i will do that when that young man is not with her." *swish* ... in the evening, zhao tian floated down from the air, reaching the apartments "where should i go? uhhh... miss cai''s coffee is better." as he reached out to push the door, the door itself opened, and there stood a beautiful black-haired woman to welcome him. zhao tian smiled gently "miss cai." "where did you go yesterday?" cai luo narrowed her eyes. huh? ... meanwhile at the same time, zhao suyin and zhao ying exited the store with grocery bags in their hands. "we should have hired a maid to buy the ingredients." zhao ying muttered with a sigh. zhao suyin chuckled faintly "i always come with tian''er to buy grocery... but as he is busy this time, i called you." as they walked near to their car in the parking lot, *swish* with a blur, a man appeared near the car "hello young ladies, having a good evening?" "well, it won''t be good anymore." Chapter 236: Fuck off! chapter 236: fuck off! "where have you gone yesterday?" standing on the doorstep of the apartment, zhao tian replied, "i was busy with my girlfriend," he said as he entered the apartment. walking past her, he casually made his way to the sofa and reclined comfortably, resting his weight against the soft cushions in a relaxed manner. cai luo squinted her eyes and closed the door while walking inside the hall. "what do you even like about her? she is not that strong or that beautiful." cai luo muttered. hearing this, zhao tian shrugged. "i don''t know, but i like her." cai luo took a glimpse at him and shook her head helplessly before entering the kitchen. "coffee?" "yeah." zhao tian nodded his head and cai luo began to prepare coffee for him. standing in the kitchen, she leaned back, took another glance at him and saw him scrolling on his phone. a little later, she brought a steaming cup of coffee and placed it in front of him on the table. "thank you..." zhao tian took the coffee cup and took a sip. "how is it?" cai luo asked with a smile and zhao tian nodded his head. "it''s great." with a satisfied nod, she again went into kitchen and opened the refrigerator. "hm?" zhao tian looked at cai luo coming out of the kitchen with a small plate of cake in her hands and said, "here." she gently placed it on the table. a smile spread across zhao tian''s face "good.." cai luo chuckled and took her coffee cup before sitting next to him on the couch. taking a sip of his coffee, zhao tian asked, "how is your body?" *sip* cai luo rolled her eyes "my whole body is still aching, haah." zhao tian squinted his eyes "did you take the body-strengthening pills?" cai luo nodded her head, sipping her coffee. "yeah, i did... my body has gotten stronger but there is still pain." "hm? maybe there is still impurities in your body?" cai luo shook her head. "i don''t know... hah. sometimes i can feel my muscles getting stiff and crunchy." "crunchy?" zhao tian chuckled and cai luo smiled wryly "well, i don''t know how to explian that feeling." they continued to converse, taking small sips of their coffee. *ring* zhao tian felt the mobile in his pocket vibrating. he took the mobile from his pocket and looking at zhao ying''s name, he attended to it and brought the mobile close to his ear "ying''er?" "tian''er." huh? hearing her stammering voice, zhao tian narrowed his eyes "ying''er, what happened." ... zhao ying and zhao suyin became cautious, looking at man standing in front of them, his eyes cold, sending shivers down their spine. zhao ying quickly took her mobile from her storage ring "i''ll call tian''er first." ... hm? cai luo looked at zhao tian, who had a deep frown his face speaking over the phone. he hastily placed the coffee and stood up "i will be there right now." seeing that he was in a rush, cai luo asked in a worried tone "tian, what happened?" "nothing, but... i will be going right now." he said that and rushed out of her apartment. "what is his hurry? atleast tell me and leave..." as she watched him walk away, she couldn''t resist pouting her lips and casting a longing gaze at the half-empty coffee cup sitting on the table. *ahem* coughing to herself, she took the coffee cup in her hands "i shouldn''t waste coffee." convincing herself, she took a sip of the coffee and she couldn''t help control the growing smile on her face. "bastard..." ... *thud* zhao tian entered his room in the mansion and saw, zhao suyin, zhao ying and xia shenyi inside the room. "tian''er..." zhao suyin and zhao ying who were sitting on the bed stood up,seeing him. zhao tian''s eyes quickly scanned their to see if there were any injuries. seeing that their skin is perfect, he walked toward them letting out a sigh. "tian''er." as they took a step closer, they embraced him tenderly, and zhao tian returned the hug with warmth. "you guys didn''t get hurt, right?" feeling his warmth, both of them nodded their head "yeah, we alright..." zhao suyin and zhao ying felt his hands around them getting tighter "he didn''t touch you, right?" he asked, his eyes narrowing. letting out a chuckle, zhao ying kissed his lips "we didn''t let him touch a single strand of our hair." zhao tian gently patted their heads and zhao suyin, held them close in his arms. "who are they... why are they targeting you, tian''er." zhao tian let out a faint sigh, "it is actually my fault that you guys faced this situation." "i am sure it is someone from the lycan syndicate, as i don''t have any enemies other than them." a cold black glint passed through his eyes "now they have dared to touch my family, i should not let them live any more." he retracted the hug and spoke "i should clear this right now. i am leaving..." "huh? leaving where?" "where else? to western nations." gimme your points, give them to mc or your fave character in character list muhehehehe after my exam is over, i will post bonus chapters yeahhhhhhhhhh Chapter 237: Fuck you Mom! k you mom! "where else? to western nation." this is the reason why he kills all of his enemies, as he knows that letting them go will cause him trouble in the future somehow. but this lycan syndiacte, he couldn''t do anything about it as they were in another nation. he should have been careful when the last time cai luo almost died because of that group. this is truly a mistake on his part and this time they dared to touch something very precious, to him, his family. anger seeped within him thinking about this, and his eyes narrowed as he turned to leave the room. "wait tian." xia shenyi hurriedly came near him and caught his hand stopping him. "shenyi?" zhao tian turned his gaze at her with a slight frown. xia shenyi raised her hands grabbing his shoulders "tian, calm down and think." zhao tian uttered in a cold tone "what is there to think, shenyi?" xia shenyi saw a glint of black energy within his eyes ''again?'' she was startled, as this was the second time she was seeing this energy in his eyes. ''the darkness... he is unconsciously using it. is it because he is mad?'' she let out a soft sigh "tian, hear me out.. don''t be angry, and first calm down." "i am calm, shenyi." hearing his cold mutter, xia shenyi sighed in her heart and said in a high voice "what are you going to do after going to their place? huh?" "of course, kill them." xia shenyi again saw the black energy flashing in his eyes and moved her hand softly caressing his cheek "tian, they are stronger than you and there are many people who might be in the 9th level of the monarch astral stage... maybe someone who has already stepped into half empyreal realm." zhao tian squinted his eyes and xia shenyi continued, "it is the group that has those weird wolves you talked about, right?" "they don''t use elemental attacks, so your absolute control over elementals won''t work on them." "they have physical strength and on top of that, they have regenerative powers. tian... you could defeat one, but what would you do if they ganged upon you?" "so... calm down for a minute and think. don''t be hasty." she muttered, hugging him softly. a frown creased zhao tian''s eyebrows as he thought about it and xia shenyi glanced at zhao ying and moved her lips, lip syncing.... ''do you remember what happened after his fight with yixian?'' reading her lips, zhao ying''s eyes trembled as she remembered the gruesome sight of her brother drenched in blood with his chest cleaved. zhao ying hastily ran and hugged him from behind. "tian''er, you are not going there..." "huh? ying''er?" zhao ying hugged him tightly "you should be even stronger... only after that can you go there." zhao tian narrowed his eyes as he knew the more it became delayed, the more it became dangerous. they might even target his other women. letting out a soft sigh, zhao tian spoke "okay, i am not going now." "hehe, we have to try different things." ... *swoosh* zhao tian traveled through the air, searching for any powerful presence within the city, but almost all he could find were heaven astral stage cultivators. ''did he leave the city or the nation?'' ''or maybe he is in the 9th level of astral stage, i can''t sense him?'' "tian." but as he continued flying, he heard a sudden, familiar voice, and he turned his head to look at the policewoman. "miss cai. what are you doing here?" cai luo glanced down "i was at the airport. seems like a vip is coming, so we were called for protection." "and what are you doing here?" zhao tian let out a sigh "someone from lycan syndicate tried to kidnap my sister and mother... they escaped. but i am trying to find his location." cai luo was surprised to hear this but then a frown took over her face ''so he has a mother and sister, huh...'' eh? but then she stopped "wait, someone from lycan syndiacte?" meanwhile, zhao tian looked down at the airport "miss cai, do you think he came via the airport? is there any security system to check on cultivators who fly across nations?" cai luo gave a nod "there is actually a unit of cultivators in each airport to monitor if any cultivators entering their nation." "but, the unit only has heaven astral stage cultivators, so powerful cultivators can come here by depressing their cultivation, hiding it." "the same thing on the national borders too, these advanced machines can''t really detect a powerful cultivator." zhao tian narrowed his eyes upon hearing this "so, it''s hard to find him?" hearing his mutter, cai luo spoke "don''t worry, i will try searching for any powerful presence within the city. even if it''s the 9th level of the monarch astral stage, i can somehow sense it." zhao tian nodded his head "and... i wonder if you know where exactly this organization is?" hearing this, cai luo raised an eyebrow "you want to destroy it?" "yeah." hearing his reply, cai luo smiled "don''t worry, i have sent a spy to investigate them, as i also want to destroy that organization." "i will inform you if i got any clues." zhao tian gave a nod and cai luo squinted her eyes "by the way, stop calling me miss cai, you can call me luo." zhao tian chuckled upon hearing this "will do." *swoosh* ... "tian!" mei xiu exclaimed seeing zhao tian at the doorstep. "come in, let''s eat dinner..." "no, i came to eat you." "hahaha!" i hops you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 238: Found the guy! und the guy! lying on the bed, zhao tian was texting on the mobile which is on his left hand, while his right hand was squeezing mei xiu''s ass who was resting on top of him naked. ''yeah, with xiu rn.'' he chatted on the mobile. ''hmm, good night, tian''er.'' looking at the text from his sister, zhao tian smiled faintly *ring* but suddenly his mobile vibrated and he looked at the name of the one who is calling. attending the call he brought the mobile near his ear "miss cai?" "it''s luo." he heard her tone and he could already imagine her sulking lips with an angry face. with a light chuckle, he spoke "yes, luo... why the sudden call?" cai luo who was floating in the night sky spoke "i roamed the whole city, but there are not any powerful presences within the city, maybe he has left the city or nation. do you know what he looks like, so i can check in the airport." zhao tian replied with a wry smile "he has black hair and black eyes, a middle aged man." cai luo''s lips twitched "there are so many people with black hair and black eyes coming and leaving out of this nation." "this dumb author could have given his different hair color so it can be easy to find. uhh, now it''s hard to find him in the entry data in the airport." zhao tian muttered "just filter from the last two days of entry to this nation from the western nation. a middle aged man with black hair and black eyes." cai luo squinted her eyes "there are so many people coming and going out of this nation and even if we filtered, there would be a lot and there is also a chance he might have faked his appearance." a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "then you stop. it is my problem, so i will take care of it somehow. you go back to home and rest." "hm." cai luo gave a nod and retracted the mobile from her ear as she glanced at the night city glowing above her. "he has asked me something for the first time, how can i let this slip? i will find this damn dog." *swoosh* ... next day~ as zhao tian stood on the doorstep, he leaned in to tenderly kiss mei xiu''s lips, wrapping his arms around her in a warm embrace. mei xiu relished the flavor of his tender lips, gently indulging in them, her arms finding themselves around his neck. pulling back the kiss, zhao tian smiled faintly and mei xiu let out a soft sigh "when will you come back this time? hmph... you always say you are busy." zhao tian chuckled and ruffled her hair "but i always attend your calls, right?" "yeah yeah... busy man. as any lover, i would also like to spend more time with you, but you are always busy. " a gentle sigh escaped her lips as she leaned on his shoulder "tian, i thought of going to university today to continue my teaching... i shouldn''t always linger on my grandma''s death." "and as you said once, my grandma would also won''t be happy seeing me like this." hearing this, zhao tian narrowed his eyes "no, xiu... you should not go to university and stay inside the home." "come here, i will explain." retracting the flames from his hand, he gently pulled mei xiu and again made her sit on his lap. ... "so there are people walking among us who can use these powers called cultivation?" she asked after calming down her beating heart. zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, that''s how it is." "amazing..." mei xiu mumbled in shock, as this was the first time she had heard about it. "but, i have been living in this world for years but i have never seen anyone using powers or anyone talking about this. how are they keeping it... secretly." zhao tian spoke, "there are organizations within the government too, and they also don''t want the normal people to know about this cultivation and stuff." "i see..." mei xiu muttered, blinking her eyes still reeling in shock. "so, you are one of these people hiding these powers from society huh." mei xiu spoke as she gained new clarity in this cultivation stuff. ... meanwhile, at the same time, the middle-aged man who was trying to kidnap zhao suyin and zhao ying was flying through the sky and as he reached a specific spot in a forest. *swoosh* he quickly landed down and glanced around as he took the mobile phone from his pocket, checking the location "is this the place?" *woosh* at this time, he felt a strong presence flying towards him and he raised his gaze looking at a woman wearing police clothes ''is this the person i am supposed to meet? no, she is not...'' *boom* cai luo landed on the ground, her eyes sharp as a blade "you really made me follow you long this way, huh." the man narrowed his eyes as he saw through the woman''s cultivation ''8th level of monarch astral stage? why is she following me?'' cai luo also glanced at the man in front of her ''he is in the same stage as me.'' the middle aged man spoke in a cold tone "i don''t know who you are and why did you follow me here?" "are you from the government or something?" cai luo just stayed silent, not answering him. she took her mobile from her pocket and quickly called zhao tian to let him know of the situation. zhao tian who was explaining to mei xiu felt the vibration in his pocket and quickly took it. answering the phone "luo?" cai luo glanced at the man standing in front of her "tian, the man you are searching is right in front of me, i will send you the location... come here quick." zhao tian was surprised to hear cai luo words and his eye narrowed. "i will be there right now." the man chuckled seeing cai luo "you called someone for help?? haha." hearing his mocking tone, cai luo muttered in a cold tone "i will tear that mouth of yours first," i hope you guys like this chapter! after two days my exam will be finished, i will update more. Chapter 239: And he is here! chapter 239: and he is here! "i will be there now." zhao tian said as he retracted the mobile from his ear. mei xiu, who was on his lap, was confused. "tian, you are going somewhere?" "yeah..." as zhao tian stood up, mei xiu got down from his lap. "where are you going?" "i will tell you later." he hurriedly walked to the door and pulled it open as he exited. mei xiu also followed him to the doorstep and her haw dropped, seeing him dashing through the air. "what the hell? he can fly." she yelled in shock. ... cai luo glanced at the middle-aged man in front of her and the man named alex brell squinted his eyes. *swoosh* without warning, both of them moved, a blur of motion as they closed the distance between them and a silver-colored sword appeared in cai luo''s hand. ''sword?'' alex brell raised an eyebrow and as cai luo swung her sword towards his face, he raised his left hand, effectively blocking the attack. *sleech* however her blade sliced through half of his forearm and the impact behind her slash blasted him away into the forest, sprawling him away and splintering the trees. *boom* cai luo clicked her tongue ''tch, that was shallow. urghh, i miss my old sword. i am still not used to this sword.'' she muttered under her breath in irritation. her previous sword, which was of radiant grade that she received from freya everglade was destroyed during the explosion last time. *thoom* blasting away the trees, alex brell walked out of the forest as the cleave on his forearm instantly healed. a bone-cracking sound was heard and his neck snapped. *thoom* cai luo gripped her sword tightly and he was blown away to the forest. *swish* but in the next second, he dashed toward her, a mad look on his face "you damn woman." as he closed in on her, he unleashed a flurry of quick jabs and hooks, his fists moving so fast they were almost a blur. cai luo''s sword moved like a living thing, parrying his blows with precision and withstanding the force of his punches. *bbom* *thrissh* as they fought, the forest bore the marks of their battle. trees were slashed, their trunks scarred by cai luo''s blade. the ground was churned up, and roots and stones were exposed by the force of their forces clashing. the air hummed with the energy of their conflict, a tangible pressure that made the forest itself seem to tremble. *woosh* cai luo leaped into the air and dashed over alex''s head, slashing downward as she descended. alex crossed his arms above him, catching the blade on his bracers. *thud* the impact drove him to one knee, the ground beneath him cracking from the force. "raahhhh!" with a roar, he surged upward, throwing cai luo off balance. she landed gracefully, rolling to her feet and raised her head, glancing at alex brell. the man scoffed as the wounds on his body immediately healed. "so this is the battle maiden of zhenzhu? i expected much more." "we, people from lycan syndicate don''t have elemental skills, because we sacrificed it for regeneration. is that the same for you too? haha... just blade?" huh? seeing him mocking her, cai luo''s eyes narrowed. "aren''t you quite arrogant, dog? i am holding back not to shred your body to pieces since tian is on his way here." *flick* a white aura seeped out of cai luo''s body and alex brell felt a shiver down his spine as he felt his body being pressed by the coercion. his eyes shook under pressure, glancing at cai luo, her eyes peering down at him ''a-aren''t we on the same level?'' "you are not my prey, i am holding you just for tian to arrive." *flick* at this time, with a ripple in space, zhao tian appeared near her and a smile bloomed on cai luo''s face. "and he is here." Chapter 240: A fire! chapter 240: a fire! zhao tian glanced at the man in front of him and raised an eyebrow. "so you are the one, huh, who tried to kidnap my family?" hearing his cold mutter, alex brell stayed silent and cai luo let out a soft sigh, retracting the sword back into her storage ring. "yeah, he is the one. after searching through nearby cities, i finally found his presence as he flew in this direction." *swish* suddenly, alex brell lunged towards them for a surprise attack and cai luo took a step forward to block his attacks but as he neared them, the air cracked with sparks of red lightning. zhao tian''s eyes narrowed as the spark of red lightning shot at alex brell. he was taken aback by the sudden counterattack, and before he could respond, the lightning hit him. *thriissh* the fiery, intense blaze and lightning coursed through every inch of his flesh, bringing him to a sudden halt as excruciating pain ruptured his body. "grrr." he let out a low growl as he clenched his jaw, enduring the intense pain coursing through his body. once the lightning finally ceased, wisps of smoke began to rise from his charred skin. ''d-dual elements? fire and lightning?'' cai luo was surprised to see this and again looked at zhao tian''s cultivation. ''he is on emperor stage.. how could he?'' ''h-huh? when did he step into the monarch astral stage?'' "you are now in the 2nd level of monarch astral stage?" cai luo muttered in surprise and zhao tian simply shrugged. cai luo''s confusion only deepened as she struggled to comprehend: ''but how could his attacks hurt an 8th-level monarch astral stage cultivator?'' alex brell''s body instantly healed and zhao tian asked, squinting his eyes, "is it orlando or miles who ordered you to kidnap them?" alex brell scoffed with a faint chuckle. "like hell, i would tell that." cai luo was shaken to the core, seeing the black flames illuminating alex brell''s body totally consume him. "i-is that an empyreal flame?" a mutter escaped her lips still terrified, the intensity of the heat radiating from it made her shiver, sending a chill down her spine just from standing in its presence. "arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!" the sheer echoes of horror continued to echo through out the forest making cai luo snap out of her thoughts. "noo!! grrraaahh!" hearing the man crying under him, zhao tian had an indifferent face his hand still clutching his face, which was burning in black flames. he shows no mercy to his enemies and especially the ones who dared to touch his family. "so, care to tell me now?" "arghh!!! arghhhhhhh!!!" alex brell just screamed in pain as the flames continued gnawing upon his skin and sucking his blood with each passing second. but his body is instantly regenerating, making it impossible for him to die and he could only suffer. "i don''t know your wolf language. speak in english." all alex brell could see were the burning flames that covered his eyes, and zhao tian has also lowered the intensity of darkness elemental not to kill him instantly. "arghhh! l-leave m- rahhhhhhhhh!!! it hurtsssss!!!! ahahahahaaaaa nooooooooo... " zhao tian narrowed his eyes "that''s not the answer to the question i asked." "arghhh!!! young lo-gaahh young lordddd!!! he is- ahaha nooo aarghhh!! pleaseee!" the feeling of helplessness and impending doom gripped his heart, leaving him gasping for air as he struggled to break free from the grip of the darkness that threatened to consume him whole. "hmm, young lord, so its that orlando huh." zhao tian hummed under his breath. Chapter 241: The first taste! chapter 241: the first taste! cai luo narrowed her eyes as she observed the black flames consuming alex brell, his once strong body now almost unrecognizable due to the intense heat and destructive power of the flames. "that is definitely an empyreal flame... is he aware of the high stars?" she could only mutter under her breath. "raaarghhhhh s_stoppp ahhaaaaa~" zhao tian glanced at alex brell, his body still burning in intense black flames, his screams still reverberating across the forest "and what about that nuclear bomb that you guys used last time to kill luo?" zhao tian asked his eyes, looking at the wrecked face of alex brell. alex brell gritted his teeth feeling the terrible pain seeping through his body and struggled to speak "aargh... l-luo? raaaaaa!!!" cai luo spoke in a calm tone "dog, did you forget that guys tried to kill me?" "haaarghhh!" alex brell heard cai luo''s voice and his eye quivered in agony "h-her.. haah... y-you are going to arrrr kill me right?" zhao tian shrugged casually "of course. and i know what you are thinking, since you are going to die anyway, why should you spill the secrets" "it''s just that the way you die will be different, i will torture you until you spill all the beans. and this flame..." as zhao tian muttered, he increased the potency of the darkness within the fire. *thrisssshhh* as the intensity grew, alex brell''s body trembled vigorously and his body contoured feeling the darkness infusing within his veins and tendons. "arrrrrrrrrrrr-okkkkkkk. raaaggargahhhhh! pleassseeeeeeee ahaha!" his anguish screams of pain fell on zhao tian''s ears but he stood there with an indifferent expression, ignoring his screams as if he was deaf. zhao tian lowered the intensity, giving alex brell a bit of time to breathe and alex brell also felt the intensity decreasing as the regeneration in his body quickly caught up, regenerating the flesh that was roasted. *huff* *huff* taking in heavy breaths, alex brell managed to push out words"urghh... the scientists, aaargh!!! created a nuclear weapon with beast stone.. haah and we used that for her as a trial." *whisss* hot whisps of smoke is emanating from his body as he struggled to even move his body "w-we thought she was dead, urghhh but she is still alive." he reached out his hand to touch the brimming white soul in front of him, a hint of desire erupting in his heart. huh? cai luo was startled as she saw zhao tian burning alex brell to his bones and he was inserting his hand into the shimmering black flames. "tian... don''t kill him." *wooosh* but at this time, suddenly a large dome of a half-sphere burning with black flames appeared around zhao tian and the burning body leaving cai luo outside the dome. "what the hell?" cai luo was bewildered as she saw the huge dome of flames in front of her, separating her from zhao tian. as she tried to walk near the dome, the intense heat pushed her back and she gritted her teeth in annoyance "what is happening inside this barrier? damn it, what is this?" ... meanwhile, inside the barrier, a smile crept over zhao tian''s lips as his fingertips came into contact with the sparkling soul in front of him. *blog* a hint of amusement danced in his eyes as he felt the structure of soul in front of him. ''its like jelly.. squishy?'' at the same time, the dark flames have already consumed alex brell wholly, leaving nothing not even bones or ashes¡ªand zhao tian could care less. *blick* as zhao tian''s fingers touched the soul, it trembled for a second and at this time, darkness seeped out of zhao tian''s hand. the dark energy completely surrounded the soul, engulfing it in black and pulling towards zhao tian, his whole body glinting with black energy. the soul disintegrated into small pieces and floated around zhao tian for a second before totally getting consumed by the darkness surrounding him. zhao tian''s white eyelashes quivered feeling the rich energy of a soul seeping inside his body and he closed his eyes, feeling the energy. ''so this is the... taste of a soul.'' Chapter 242: Beat your ass! chapter 242: beat your ass! cai luo clutched her forehead in panic as she didn''t know what was even happening inside the damn barrier. "why did he create the barrier? and did he kill that dog?" she could only sigh as she couldn''t enter the barrier made of heavenly flames. *flick* in the next instant, the burning barrier disappeared and cai luo saw zhao tian standing there with a gentle smile on his lips. "tian..." she rushed near him and saw that there is no evidence of alex brell''s body there. "you actually killed him?" cai luo was dumbfounded. zhao tian was confused "why? don''t tell me... you want to forgive him or something?" cai luo looked at zhao tian "huh? if i could, i want to kill him with my own hands... but the thing is you killed him quickly." "we could have tortured him even more and we could have gained even more information about their damn organization." ''ohh...'' only then did zhao tian realize and cai luo sighed heavily "i tried to tell you, but suddenly that barrier appeared." zhao tian smiled wryly in his heart, he also wanted to torture alex brell even more for trying to kidnap his family. but at that time, the soul appeared and distracted him. a sudden desire to devour that filled his mind so he killed him to know more about that soul. and after devouring the soul, he can feel the improvements in his body. the purity of his darkness as well as other elements have increased. his cultivation has also reached 5th level of monarch astral stage but now he is deliberately holding the abrupt energy from flowing inside his body with a seal. cai luo gave himanexasperatedlookandasked "and that... black flame what is that?" zhao tian let out a faint chuckle and shrugged. "don''t worry... its just my fire is black color. nothing much." cai luo squinted her eyes, as she knew he was obviously lying to her. because flames are not normal and the power of the flame... but she couldn''t blame him, as she understood, that holding an empyreal flame is dangerous if others knew about it and he would surely not say ''ohh, yeah... it is an empyreal flame, cool right?'' to a woman who is just his friend. anyone would want to keep this a secret, as she also knows two women who have empyreal flames. "quit struggling..." zhao tian spoke in a playful tone as he fondled her ass cheek, his fingers sinking into the fabric of her dress, feeling the plushiness. "its soft." his gentle whisper caressed her ears. the blush on cai luo''s face deepened as she felt him groping on her asscheeks "y-you..." her eyes quivered in intense emotion. looking at her reddened face close to him, zhao tian couldn''t resist her cute face and leaned in, softly pressing his lips against hers "luo..." *gasp* cai luo gasped in shock and grabbed his shirt, trying to push him but as she locked eyes with his gentle blue eyes, her own black eyes trembled. she felt his soft lips delicately sucking on her lips as she also savored the taste of his lips. zhao tian pulled back the kiss and gave a nice squeeze on her ass before letting her go. feeling his arms getting loose around her, cai luo quickly took two steps her face burning with embarrassment and zhao tian smiled, seeing her flushed face. "you liked that kiss?" he asked in a playful tone. cai luo''s body quivered as she bit her lips in shame "my first kiss... was forced." she muttered as the silver sword appeared in her hand. "i am gonna kill you bastard!" she yelled and dashed at him, swinging her sword at him, however, he just sidestepped, dodging her attack, a playful smile dancing on his lips. "don''t want to be honest huh?" hearing his tone, cai luo glared at him and again slashed her sword at his face *flick* but zhao tian disappeared from there. cai luo raised her head and saw him floating in the air. "ok, see you later." *swish* "you..." but zhao tian has already flown away from there and cai luo doesn''t want to follow him now and cause commotion. afteramomentofreflection,shereleasedalongexhaleandcarefullysheathedthe sword backintothe her storage ring, her cheeks still flushed. as she again remembered the sensation of his soft lips, a smile appeared on her lips as she raised her hand, her fingertips brushing her lips, and she could still feel the warmth of his lips lingering on her lips. "really a bastard." Chapter 243: You did what? chapter 243: you did what? *swoosh* zhao tian flew back to mei xiu''s apartment and opening the door, he entered the hall and saw her scrolling through the phone with a serious face.\ mei xiu raised her gaze and stood up from the couch "tian, you are back." zhao tian smiled softly and walked near her as they both sat on the couch. raising his hand, he casually draped around her shoulder "what are you looking at?" mei xiu let out a sigh "i was just searching for this.... cultivators and magic in internet." zhao tian chuckled upon hearing this, "xiu, i told you, even the government is trying to hide this thing from the public, so you can''t find out about them on social media." "o-oh.." she muttered as she leaned on his chest closing her eyes. "this still feels surreal... my boyfriend has superpowers." zhao tian delicately ran his fingers through her brown hair "xiu... you also want super powers?" huh? mei xiu was surprised and turned her eyes to him "can i also have powers?" she asked, a tinge of excitement in her voice. zhao tian nodded his head as he continued caressing her soft hair but the excitement in her voice dimmed as she spoke "but... isn''t that dangerous?" "will i also be attacked because i have super powers and what if the government finds out about this? w-will i be executed?" zhao tian shook his head "don''t panic... i will help you cultivate and you can level up quickly." mei xiu''s eyes lit up "eh, really? you will teach me?" with a smile, zhao tian raised her chin and pecked her lips "i will teach you everything." "hm." mei xiu''s eyes softened and she nodded her head. "first i will take you to a place, from there you can cultivate." zhao tian said and mei xiu tilted her head "to a place?" she asked a bit confused. "yeah, there i will explain it all thoroughly." mei xiu nodded her head "then, i will get ready." eh? zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and she tried to get up, he pulled her closer "you don''t have to get ready... we can go like this." "eh." zhao tian pulled her from the sofa and made her stand up *swoosh* mei xiu suddenly felt the world spinning as she felt a little dizzy and closed her eyes. zhao ying giggled "why did you come here?" mei xiu shook her head "i don''t know, tian brought me here... he said he will teach me about cultivation." "i am also gonna do the same, so come with me." "huh? tian?" mei xiu turned to look at zhao tian and he nodded "don''t worry, she will teach you." "yeah, yeah come with me." as zhao ying pulled mei xiu to the upstairs, zhao tian asked "ying''er, you know about the seal right?" zhao ying replied from upstairs in a loud voice "i know tian''er." zhao tian smiled and at this time, he felt a pair of hands hugging him from behind as a soft voice caressed his ear. "so you have been cheating on me with this woman?" zhao tian turned his eyes to her and chuckled "shenyi..." xia shenyi''s eyes softened as she placed a sweet kiss on his cheek "you got a new woman again." zhao tian nodded "yeah, a new sister for you." hearing this, xia shenyi rolled her eyes "let''s see how much commotion is she gonna cause for you having many women." zhao tian let out a sigh, he can''t just say ''hey, see, i have many women and i love you. wanna fuck with me?'' but then he remembered something and said "shenyi, i tried something... see through my cultivation level." xia shenyi narrowed her eyes and raised her eyebrows in surprise "5th level of monarch astral stage?" "hm? you had sex with a powerful woman?" -_- zhao tian spoke with a wry smile "i... devoured a soul." "you did what?" "i devoured a soul." "i heard it the first time." damnit, the pace is getting slow again, urghhhhh dw i''ll increase the pace. francisco silva brother thanks for 24 golden tickets damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn muhahahaha Chapter 244: This is not it! chapter 244: this is not it! in the night~ "haah..." a soft sigh escaped fei lingxi''s lips, who was sitting in the room at her home, as she closed the laptop in front of her. she is dressed in lingerie, her legs crossed as she sits on the chair "now, i feel.. it''s hard to maintain this company." as she muttered she stretched back her arms and her big chest heaved up. her eyes glanced at her big boobs and saw the inverted nipples, which are seen through the transparent lingerie. "my breasts have become huge..." she raised her hand cupping both of her boobs in her hands "it''s all because of him..." she gritted her teeth in anger, her face turning red in shame. as she again glimpsed at her breasts, her eyes quivered and she slowly squeezed her boobs "t-this is what he did... bastard." she bit her lips and squeezed her boobs tightly "yeah... this is what he did... he squeezed them very hard." she tightened the grip of her fingers on her boobs causing a little pain as she continued fondling them "yes, like this... haan~ very hard." "mmngh~!" she let out a soft moan as she squeezed her breasts, reminiscing about the intense sensation of zhao tian''s firm grip on her chest, making her wither in pain and pleasure. "noo.. evenharder." she bit down harder on her lips, her hands squeezing her breasts tightly as the sweet ache sent shivers of pleasure through her body, intensifying the arousal she was experiencing. "then he haannnn~" she gently caressed her nipples with her fingertips, causing her previously hidden nipple to gradually peek out. "damn it!" she pulled down her lingerie letting her boobs out and pinched her nipple pulling it hardly. "naaangh~~ mmngh~~ yes..." as she parted her lips, a guttural moan escaped from deep within her, causing her eyes to flutter and her body to tremble. she instinctively bit down on her lower lip, a mixture of pleasure and pain evident on her face as she teased and twisted her own nipples with her fingers in a moment of pure desire and ecstasy. "no.. this is not how he... haaangh~~~" frustration washed over her as she struggled to feel any pleasure, prompting her to move her hand down to her crotch in an attempt to find relief. "haah." she let out a soft sigh as she lifted her legs, resting them on the table and spreading them apart. her fingers gently grazed the sensitive area at the top of her clitoris. "tian... your eyes." zhao tian tilted his head "what''s in my eyes?" "it has some weird patterns." hm? zhao tian took his mobile from his pocket and opened the camera to look at himself. he also noticed the white patterns and was confused "huh? what is this." xia shenyi had a faint guess "maybe the darkness mutated your eyes granting you the ability to see one''s soul." zhao tian closed his eyes and reopened them "how about now?" xia shenyi shook her head "now there are no patterns." "so it appears only when i look through someone''s soul. interesting." "interesting, my ass." xia shenyi bellowed in anger. zhao tian chuckled and grabbed her ass cheeks "yeah, your ass." "don''t joke about this, tian. *sigh* how is your body? do you feel any abnormalities in your body?" she asked her eyes crescenting in worry. zhao tian shook his head "nope, nothing." "good." xia shenyi let out a soft sigh leaning on his shoulder. "the archon of elementals, the only human with the 7th elemental, darkness elemental. if the people from high stars hear about this..." zhao tian squinted his eyes "shenyi, there are not only 7 elementals... there are even more." huh? xia shenyi rolled her eyes at him "tian?" zhao tian nodded his head "i noticed it just recently, but the energy that devoured other elementals when we were checking my elemental affinity in the orb...." "it was grey in color. but darkness is black." "now that you say it... but how is that possible, there are only seven elementals mentioned in the history of cultivation." zhao tian muttered "i don''t know about that... but there is definitely another elemental as long as i can get information about it or feel it. i can get it." "tian." at this time, nei xiu came downstairs hurriedly. ahem, i have added nsfw pictures of some characters in the novel on discord. well,i tried lol... but there are still many nsfw on my other server. haah! Chapter 245: Cheating? 5: cheating? leaning on zhao tian''s shoulder while sitting on his lap, xia shenyi muttered "so now you have three ways to cultivate. normally cultivating by absorbing the astral energy in the atmosphere." "dual cultivating and absorbing the yin energy from women." "and... now devouring souls." zhao tian''s fingers gently caressed her cheek as he spoke "hm.. and i broke through three levels from the soul of an 8th-level monarch astral stage cultivator." xia shenyi nodded her head "that''s good too. fron now on, you can kill your enemies and get their souls." his fingers delicately pinched her red lips as he muttered "but the thing is, when my darkness consumes the soul, the soul becomes visible to others to i guess." "because last time, i saw an eldritchfiend killing people and at that time i could see souls, even xue''er saw the souls." "so if anyone is beside me, i can''t devour them." xia shenyi rolled her eyes at him "if someone is beside you? surely you don''t care about your enemies... so if your woman is beside you, you won''t use that ability?" "you don''t want others to know about this ability of yours?" zhao tian let out a soft sigh and xia shenyi squinted her eyes "you think... they will look at you like a monster devouring souls and get disgusted?" -_- "well,... you read my mind." xia shenyi giggled and raised her head, gently kissing his cheek "i am sure, they won''t look at you like that." she grabbed his chin and made him look at her, her black eyes glancing at his blue eyes"who would look at this damn face and think of it as a monster and get disgusted by it?" zhao tian could only chuckle and xia shenyi spoke "in the middle stars like your earth people don''t know about darkness, so it''s ok to use it." "but if you go to high stars, they would instantly recognize the elemental and would even try to kill you, tian." "yeah, i know." zhao tian muttered as he raised his left hand, and a spark of black lighting danced in his palm. xia shenyi narrowed her eyes seeing it "you combined darkness with lightning too?" "so, it is me, who should console her." xia shenyi let out a sigh and got down from his lap sitting on the couch. zhao tian pecked her lips and stood up following mei xiu out of the mansion. with a chuckle, zhao ying came and sat beside xia shenyi on the couch. xia shenyi grimaced slightly "why are these women like this? can''t he have many women? this is getting ridiculous at this point." "they should actually be blessed to be zhao tian''s women as he is the honoured one, whose achievements in the future are endless." "tian... totally deserves to have many women. it is a vice for him not to have many women." -_- zhao ying smiled wryly "sister shenyi, we have grown up in a society where one man has one woman... so of course she will act like that and she also doesn''t know zhao tian is the honoured one." xia shenyi scoffed "then tian should just leave her, he has many other women who accept him." zhao ying could only chuckle "but tian''er won''t let her go. he is so possessive, to the point he has even beaten people to death in the past who proposed to me." hm? xia shenyi turned her eyes to her curiously. zhao ying muttered "i don''t want to be narcissistic, but i am beautiful and just like tian''er i am also popular and i have received many confessions." "i openly defend tian''er and won''t let any women near tian''er... but he does that secretly. he has never told me or talked about that but i learned it from my other friends about the guys he beat." "and if it''s now, he wouldn''t hesitate to kill a man who dares to touch me. it''s not him being insecure, he is just so possessive." "for him, if it belongs to him... it only belongs to him." zhao ying''s eyes softened as she reminisced about old days "and that is one of the attractive parts about him. my tian''er is just so cool and i couldn''t stop loving him." "our." xia shenyi interrupted. hm? zhao ying was confused and xia shenyi spoke with a soft smile on her face "not yours, our tian." hearing this, zhao ying laughed "yeah, ours." "hahaha." i am trying lmao, but i can''t... is the pace slow? i am trying my best to fasten the pace but its turning into a slice of life. Chapter 246: I want to talk with you! chapter 246: i want to talk with you! mei xiu rushed out of the mansion, her chest heaving up and down, tears drenching her cheeks. she couldn''t even process what was happening. she just learned about cultivation and now her boyfriend is cheating on her with many women. wtf? "xiu." zhao tian appeared beside her and grabbed her hand. mei xiu turned her head and tried to pull her hand from his grasp "let me go, tian." she yelled twisting her hand. zhao tian frowned slightly and let go of her hand "xiu, listen to me... first." mei xiu vehemently shook her head and closed her ears. "no, tian... i don''t want to hear any excuses. you cheated on me and you didn''t deny it." her trembling eyes looked at him in sorrow "after my grandma, i am happy that there is someone who is so close to my heart. a man to call my lover, i dreamed my future with you." "i was happy... so happy. even after my grandma''s death, you came and consoled me." "i will always miss you, so much... but i thought i shouldn''t disturb you b-because i thought, you would get annoyed with me and start to dislike me." "and i don''t want you to hate me." "i-i thought you were busy with your business because you are rich. but you are actually... cheating on me." "hmph, i should have seen this coming." tears streamed down her cheeks as she pushed out her words from her throat "y-you are so handsome... so rich, why should you love someone ugly and poor like me." "i-if you want, you could have gotten rich and beautiful girls..." "so, when you kissed me and said you love me... i was so happy, because i thought you are genuinely loving me." "b-but i was a fool, you just played with me." zhao tian stayed silent as this was his fault and letting her vent out her emotions. "you are a cheat- *swish* *gasp* mei xiu gasped in shock as she felt a sudden chill on her neck and she looked down at the long sharp blade placed on her neck. h-huh? she turned her eyes and looked at the woman standing beside her, her eyes piercing into her, the woman''s face looked gruesome with scars. a cold mutter left shi yixian''s lips "how dare you raise your voice against my liege." out of fear, mei xiu took a step back and gulped down her saliva feeling her piercing stare. ... sitting beside zhao tian on the couch, zhao ying patted his head "don''t worry, tian''er... if she loves you, she will surely come back to you." zhao tian spoke with a gentle sigh "i am returning to zhenzhu for a while. i want to see what''s happening there. and that freya too..." xia shenyi who was also there, her lips twitched "i hate how that bitch could go in and out of the artifact, while i am stuck in here." "maybe it''s because i entered before the owner?" ... "husband..." "little brother..." as soon as zhao tian landed in the lunar blossom sect, ling huang and ling meiying rushed to greet him. hugging both of the beauties in his arms, zhao tian smiled gently "why are you acting like it''s been many days since you guys saw me? we were together in the artifact yesterday." lingmeiyingplantedasoftkisson hislips "but it''s been a while since you came here." zhao tian gave a nod "i thought of dropping by before going to the palace." ling huang spoke, "come on, let''s go in first." as zhao tian strolled through the grand corridors of the main sect building, a delicate hand appeared suddenly pulling him. ling huang and ling meiying noticed this and chuckled to each other. *thud* zhao tian narrowed his eyes looking at the gorgeous woman with white hair pushing him onto the wall, her gaze softer than the last time he saw her. ling chen looked at zhao tian "i want to talk." "then talk with the wall, i am leaving." zhao tian pushed her aside and began to walk. h-huh? startled, she hurriedly grabbed his arm with her both hands "no, i want to talk with you!" zhao tian replied "but, i don''t wanna talk with you." ling chen''s frustration grew and she forcefully pulled him to her nearby room. -_- zhao tian let himself get pulled and ling chen opened the door to her room. *thud* pushing him on the bed, she got on top of him "i said i want to talk with you, so please talk." Chapter 247: Misunderstanding resolved?! chapter 247: misunderstanding resolved?! zhao tian glanced at the beautiful woman who had pinned him down on the bed, as she sat on his abdomen. "i need to talk with you, so please talk." zhao tian slightly frowned his eyebrows "as i told you, i don''t want to-" ling chen closed his mouth with her palm and said "please..." zhao tian still frowning, muttered, "ok, then..." with a sigh, ling chen retracted her hand and asked, her voice soft rather than cold asusual "why... you seem like avoiding me." zhao tian shrugged "you already said that you hate me, so i thought i shouldn''t bother you anymore. you don''t like being approached by the person you hate, right?" h-huh? for that? ling chen was dumbfounded "f-for that?" her confusion quickly turned to joy as a smile spread across her face and she couldn''t help but burst into giggles. tears of happiness welled up in her eyes, overwhelming her with a flood of emotions. zhao tian was surprised as this was the first time he even saw a proper smile on her face and she was giggling now. she took a soft breath controlling her laugh and rubbed the small tears from her eyes "i-i thought you hated me or something... but i am glad now." with a sly grin on her face, she narrowed her eyes and firmly grasped his collar, teasingly questioning "so you distanced yourself from me just because i said i hate you?" zhao tian grabbed her hands and took them from his collar as he gently pushed her to the bed and stood up "of course, if you don''t like me... why should i waste my time with you." hearing his indifferent tone, the smile on ling chen''s face faded, is he still mad? "i don''t actually hate you... i just blurted it out in the moment and it slipped past my lips." zhao tian glimpsed at ling chen who was sitting on the bed "the thoughts in your mind are the ones that slip out of your tongue." "no..." ling chen quickly moved off the bed and wrapped her arms around him, shaking her head in denial -_- zhao tian glanced at ling chen who was hugging him tightly, resting her head on his shoulder. does she hate me or not? ling chen lifted her gaze to meet his, her eyes filled with confusion "didn''t you say that i am your woman... then why are you leaving me like this?" zhao tian gently slid in a ring on her ring finger and ling chen''s eyes trembled in happiness. she again hugged him and with a smile, zhao tian hugged her back her head resting on his shoulders. closing her eyes ling chen spoke "i was actually thinking about... our relationship about these past days. as sister xin, in that situation, you did that to save our lives." "but you have to think about it from my perspective too. it was all sudden for me too... so, i acted that way." "however when you ignored me after that, i felt pain in my heart for the first time. i felt something was wrong... and it was you." "you somehow made me fall for you and i started missing you." she retracted her head from his chest looking at his blue eyes "i am sure i am falling for you even more... and this love thing is all new for me. so, can you please wait and slowly we can move our relationship?" zhao tian''s eyes softened and he felt kinda bad for pushing himself onto her, maybe it''s his possessiveness that made him force himself on her, to get her no matter what. he nodded his head faintly "yeah..." ling chen smiled and leaned in gently pecking his lips "let''s start our relationship from here and i am glad our misunderstanding was cleared." seeing the captivating smile on her face, zhao tian raised his hand gently tugging her hair behind her ear "you look even more beautiful when you smile like this." ling chen was flustered by his sudden compliment and looked away shyly which made her even more captivating in zhao tian''s eyes as he couldn''t get enough of her cuteness. ''she is so cute.'' "hoho..." they heard a teasing laugh and both of them turned to look at ling huang and ling meiying peeking from the door. "sisters." ling chen was embarrassed even more thinking that her sisters heard her conversation till now. "haha... i never thought that sister chen would blush like this." "yeah, see how red she is haha." Chapter 248: Despicable men! chapter 248: despicable men! it is already midnight- *creek* opening the door of her room, mei xiu came outside, her face filled with dried tears "i am hungry..." a mumble escaped her dry throat. she only had breakfast today and after that, she stayed in her room crying. "urghhh! i need to wash my face." she again entered her room and went into the bathroom. opening the tap, she washed her face, feeling rejuvenated by the cold water hitting her face. she then quickly went to the kitchen and opened the fridge searching for cold water. opening the lid of the bottle, she hastily gulped the water down her throat which was dry after her constant screaming and crying. *thud* closing the refrigerator, she began to take the ingredients which are needed for dinner and began to cut the vegetables. but her mind again drifted to that handsome young man. it hasn''t been more than a month since they have been together yet it hurts like this... probably because it''s her first love. she muttered under her breath "now i understood what they meant by ''nothing breaks your heart more than a breakup.'' " as she continued chopping the vegetables her hands trembled and she bit her lips in frustration "how can i leave him like that?" there were no more tears in her eyes for her to cry and all she could do was sigh "but... tian, he was trying to say something to me." she felt kinda guilty in her heart "maybe i should have listened to him... t-there must be reasons right?" she took a deep breath and placed the knife on the chopping board. with hurried steps, she went to her room and took her mobile to call zhao tian. *ring* but after two tries, zhao tian didn''t pick up her call. only then did she look at the time and it was already 1 am. "he already slept? i will talk to him tomorrow then..." as she left her room, she frowned as she felt uneasy in her heart "no, i want to talk to him now." she quickly tidied her clothes and stepped out of her apartment, closing the door. as she came out it was fully dark and she could feel the chillness in the air. the bulky man stepped forward near mei xiu "young lady...." with a sinister grin he stretched out his hand to her. *sleech* in the next instant, a blade cleaved through the air and the bulky man saw his arm getting sliced by the white blade. "argggghhhhhhh!!!!!!" he screamed in pain and the others were also shrunk back in fear not knowing what had happened just now. "you are..." mei xiu muttered glancing at the white-haired woman in front of her, her face gruesome with scars like the last time she saw her. "my liege has ordered me not to let any man lay a finger on you." shi yixian looked at the other men whose faces were filled with dread "despicable men." *swoosh* *sleech* "arrghhhh!!!" "raaahhhhh!" "runnnn!!!" mei xiu was horrified by the blood bath as she witnessed shi yixian''s blade effortlessly slaying every one of the men. *sleech* shi yixian waved her blade as the blood from her blade painted the floor. retracting the blade back in her storage ring, shi yixian looked at mei xiu. mei xiu came out of her shock and glanced at the severed corpses of the men. she averted her gaze and asked, "where is tian." which is her priority right now. shi yixian shook her head "i am not aware of it." mei xiu let out a sigh and again looked at the corpses "how... am i going to explain to the police?" police? hearing the term, shi yixian remembered something and took a red ball from her storage ring. "my liege ordered me to use this if i killed someone." she tossed the artifact to the centre of the corpse and with a burst of astral energy a swirl of flames erupted from the ball consuming the corpses. "wha-" mei xiu was flabbergasted and at this time, shi yixian grabbed her hand. "he also ordered me to take you inside the artifact." "huh?" *swoosh* important notice: i have started writing a new novel, you can search ''sorry but i only accept female disciples'' add it to library, and comment, it will help me a lot! it will take a while to appear on my profile, so its better to search. Chapter 249: He is really so sweet! chapter 249: he is really so sweet! *swoosh* mei xiu and shi yixian materialized within the vast expanse of grasslands contained within the artifact. mei xiu''s gaze was immediately drawn to the brilliant white moon hanging in the night sky, its soft light casting a mesmerizing glow over the landscape. as a gentle breeze danced through the grass, it playfully tousled mei xiu''s hair. she glanced at shi yixian, who had an emotionless expression on her face "how... can you kill them like that? so casually?" shi yixian didn''t mind her and removed the ring from her finger, which has the name ''shenyi'' on the inner side. she merely borrowed it from xia shenyi to teleport back into the artifact and its time to return it. without giving mei xiu a second glance, shi yixian walked towards the mansion, which is in the center of the grass fields. huh? mei xiu was confused "weird... woman." shaking her head, she quickly caught up to shi yixian and walked beside her "where is tian? is he in the mansion." but shi yixian didn''t reply and continued her stroll towards the mansion making mei xiu frustrated. however, mei xiu''s annoyance quickly turned to curiosity when she noticed a glimmering light catching her eye. as she turned her eyes to the shining light, she saw a large blue array and under that three women were sitting cross-legged, closing their eyes. she could identify two of them, zhao ying and zhao suyin, but she couldn''t identify the third woman who is chi miya. shi yixian first entered the mansion and mei xiu soon followed after. she glanced around and the living hall is empty. "is tian in his room?" shi yixian just walked up to the stairs to go upstairs. walking through the grand hallway, she quickly reached a room. *knock* xia shenyi who was engrossed in researching a sword stood up from her seat and opened the door. looking at shi yixian, she was surprised. "yixian?" shi yixian extended her hand, showing the ring on her palm and seeing this, xia shenyi narrowed her eyes. "she got into a danger?" shi yixian nodded her hand and xian shenyi came out of her room walking downstairs. mei xiu who was roaming around the living room raised her head looking at xia shenyi "where is tian?" xia shenyi shook her head. "tian is not here right now." "look who it is..." hearing another voice, mei xiu turned her head and saw zhao ying walking inside the mansion, a teasing smile on her face. xia shenyi raised an eyebrow "you are slacking off again? weren''t all of you determined that you should not drag tian and should get stronger quickly?"no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao ying giggled "sister shenyi, i came because i sensed her presence." as she spoke, she glanced at mei xiu "tian placed sister yixian as her bodyguard and if she is here... she got into danger. and it should be around 1 am in outside world. what problem you get into?" "let''s sit and talk.." xia shenyi said and sat on the couch. following her, zhao ying also sat and beckoned mei xiu. letting out a sigh, mei xiu also sat beside them and began to tell them what happened." "you are really a stupid if you came out during midnight." mei xiu lowered her gaze "i just wanted to meet tian." zhao ying noticedthedarkcirclesunderhereyes andquicklyrealized that mei xiu has cried a lot "did you eat anything?" after zhao tian and ling huang left the room to bathe in the lake, ling meiying and ling chen also came outside. ling meiying was about to head towards the kitchen when ling chen stopped her "sister meiying." "hm? sister chen?" ling meiying looked at ling chen curiously. with a little hesitation, ling chen asked "sister meiying... can i see the ring mr.tian gave you?" "my ring?" ling meiying frowned slightly in confusion. ling chen nodded her head "yeah, i want to confirm something." ling meiying delicately slipped the ring off her finger, the glinting metal catching the light as she handed it over to ling chen and ling chen took the ring in her hand. assherotatedthe ring in herhand,her eyes weredrawnto thedelicateengraving on theinside,revealingtheelegantscriptof ling meiying''sname. this surprised her and she mumbled "you have your name on the ring." ling meiying raised an eyebrow "yeah... why? you don''t have your name?" giving back the ring to ling meiying, ling chen shook her head "no, i do have my name." ling meiying got even more confused "then,, is there any problem, sister chen?" ling chen lowered her head "i thought mr.tian is randomly giving rings to us... but i didn''t expect my name to be on the ring. i was really surprised when i first noticed that." a soft and tender smile appeared on her lips as she spoke "he is engraving our names on the ring. he is so thoughtful and sweet." huh? ling meiying couldn''t help but giggle "sister chen, the whole ring is made by our husband." h-huh? ling chen''s eyes trembled in shock "you mean... he took time to create these rings?" she asked in shock, looking at the beautiful and detailed ring on her finger. ling meiying nodded her head "en. you see this stone here, it is actually a rare and high purity astral stones. it is hard to even break." "but he took time to sculpt these and make these rings with his artifact tools. the every detail you see in these rings is hand made by him." ling chen''s heart shook as she glimpsed at the gorgeous ring on her finger. how much time does it to make one like this? ling meiying rolled her eyes "yeah... now that i remember it, he made the rings for me and sister huang first as we quickly accepted him." "but for the queen and you, he made them later." e-eh? hearing this, ling chen was startled, ''so, that''s why... he didn''t give me a ring that day?'' she closed her face with her palms being so embarrassed by herself ''so, i am the one who misunderstood him first. what a fool i am?'' as she pulled back her hands, her eyes drifted down to the delicate ring adorning her finger and she couldn''t stop the growing smile on her lips, her eyes softening, her heart filled with warmth. her voice grew tender "so he acted as if he was hating me... but actually he made this for me and loves me. he put it on my fingers the next instant i asked him..." "he is really so sweet." ling meiying giggled "oh and he also like sweets...well, i will go and make tea for him." "i am also joining." ... -_- ling xin smiled dryly, looking at zhao tian and ling huang submerging themselves in the lake while she was also bathing there naked. zhao tian glanced at her and ling xin submerged herself even more hiding her cleavage in the water. "um... mr.tian." Chapter 250: Thats admiration! chapter 250: that''s admiration! zhao tian caught a quick glance of ling xin, who was on the opposite side of him on the lake. "little brother..." ling huang, who was behind him, snuggled on him, her arms draped over his shoulders in a comforting embrace. letting out a soft chuckle, zhao tian wrapped his arm around her waist, his fingers sinking into her soft curves. ling xin felt awkward as she was practically naked in front of zhao tian, and he was also enjoying his time with ling huang. "mr.tian... i heard the misunderstanding between you and chen''er is cleared,." zhao tian gave a subtle nod "yeah." "en. she was actually stressing these past days... glad things worked between you and her." ling xin uttered it with a smile. zhao tian smiled back and nodded his head as his eyes flickered at the tantalizing sight of her cleavage, which was half submerged in the water. "then i''ll take my leave." ling xin muttered as a white towel appeared out of her storage ring. *thrish* she swiftly twisted the towel around her body under the water and climbed out of the lake, water droplets falling on the ground with each step. zhao tian''s gaze lingered on her back, the water droplets cascading down her curvaceous thighs, her shapely ass swaying seductively with every step she took. "pervert." hm? zhao tian turned to look at ling huang, who had a teasing smile on her face "huang''er?" ling huang raised her hand, her delicate fingers pinching his cheek "i saw you ogling at sister xin''s body, you pervert." zhao tian didn''t refute and nodded his head replying honestly "well, she is beautiful, and she is naked in front of me. how can i not ogle at her?" she pulled his cheek "then you need to have some self-restraint." zhao tian chuckled faintly "that, i don''t have." ling huang nodded her head in understanding "but your honesty makes up for it. so, tell me, what did you see?" zhao tian shrugged. "nothing big... as she hid it." ling huang rolled her eyes "well, that''s unfortunate. she also has a great body and you will surely like it." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle hearing this "yeah?" a while later, ling chen came into the main hall with a cup of steaming coffee in her hand and walking near zhao tian, she gently bent "here, mr.tian." zhao tian took the coffee cup from her hand and softly grabbed her wrist, pulling her to sit beside him. eh! though surprised by his sudden pull, a smile graced her lips as she sat beside him closely. -_- ling huang looked at ling chen blankly ''where is my tea?'' however, she let out a sigh and stood up walking near ling xin "sect master." "hm? huang''er?" ling xin stopped sipping the tea and looked over at ling huang. sitting beside ling xin, ling huang took some pill bottles from her storage ring "here are some pills refined by little brother to boost your cultivation." ling xin was startled. "pills by mr.tian? for me?" ling huang nodded her head "yeah, yeah... use it." ling xin glimpsed at zhao tian sipping his tea and casually chatting with ling chen "is it really okay?" "en. little brother himself gave it to me and asked me to hand it over to you." hearing ling huang''s words, ling xin nodded with a little hesitation and accepted the pill bottles "ok..." meanwhile, ling chen glanced at zhao tian''s lips as he took every sip and asked "is it good?" zhao tian nodded subtly and asked "you prepared it?" "yeah." with a smile, zhao tian continued to drink the coffee and ling chen looked at him fondly as she moved her arms, hugging his left hand which was free. her fingers intertwined with his as she held his hand affectionately and zhao tian noticed the growing pink blush on her face. ''how cute...'' as their fingers intertwined, ling chen felt the touch of a ring on his finger, which reminded her of the ring in her finger. "by the way, i forgot to say.. thank you for the ring. i like it very much." she said, her voice sweet and tender. zhao tian''s eyes softened. "glad you liked it." Chapter 251: Your Highness! chapter 251: your highness! *swoosh* zhao tian flew through the air, reaching near the palace of zhenzhu which is in the middle of the royal city. theguardsstationedat the entrance of thepalaceweretakenabackwhentheywitnessed someone flying above the palace as it is prohibited. "who... is that?" "i couldn''t see who it was... they were so fast." "is it lady hua?" "not sure." zhao tian landed at the grand entrance of the palace and walked inside. if it was before, he would sneak into the balcony of the queen''s room, but now it''s not needed. stepping in, he walked through the royal hallways and some guards frowned looking at the handsome young man. but they quickly recognized him and kneeled on the floor as he walked past them "your highness!" everyone is aware of the strong bond between queen and the young man, and as a result, they refrain from showing any disrespect towards him. zhao tian didn''t mind them and continued his stroll. "xue''er is not in her room?" mumbling under his breath, he walked towards the royal court. and as he approached the grand hall, the sound of voices grew louder and more distinct. "your majesty, this matter requires utmost focus. we can''t always rely on the barrier that our ancestors gave to us" the minister, who was standing, spoke, glancing at the blonde-haired woman sitting on the throne wearing regal robes, her face hidden by a veil. another minister stood up "yes, your majesty, this is-" *tap* hearing an echoing noise, all the heads within the court turned towards the entrance and saw zhao tian walking inside the royal court. ning xue''s eyes grew tender as she already sensed his presence entering the palace. the minister who was standing frowned, his eyebrows looking at zhao tian confidentially came in disturbing their royal court. "you young man, do you know what you have done? you have disturbed our royal court meeting." zhao tian glanced at him and narrowed his eyes. a fellow minister leaned in and discreetly whispered to minister ghen , "minister ghen, you know he is close to her majesty." "so, your majesty, can you please remove the veil?" ning xue couldn''t help but let out a giggle as she playfully pulled back the veil, revealing her face to zhao tian. without hesitation, zhao tian leaned in and captured her lips with his own, igniting a passionate kiss between the two of them. ning xue eagerly responded to his affectionate gesture, closing her eyes as she wrapped her arms around his neck, completely lost in the moment. as zhao tian pulled away from the kiss, a smile dancing on his lips as he gazed into her mesmerizing golden eyes "you guys were discussing something important?" ning xue shook her head "it''s about the recent outbreak of astral beasts, nothing else." "i see." zhao tian muttered and ning xue gently rested her head on his shoulder. "what happened to that woman, freya? is she learning the cultivation technique?" ning xue gave a wry nod and hesitated a little "i actually wanted to talk about this with you, tian." seeing her hesitation, zhao tian frowned "xue''er, ask me what you want. don''t hesitate." a soft smile graced her lips and she nodded "en.. the thing is, sister freya needs a large amount of astral energy to practice that technique." "and the astral energy in our middle star earth is not sufficient, so... i thought of using your artifact. she can cultivate inside your artifact, which has rich and dense astral energy." "tian, can you please allow sister freya to cultivate in your artifact?" ning xue hesitated because the artifact belonged to zhao tian and freya everglade cultivating there had no benefit to him. even for the cultivation technique, xia shenyi took freya everglade''s storage ring and she knows nothing in this world is free. zhao tian placed a kiss on her lips "why are you hesitating for this? you are my woman... so if you need anything, just ask." ning xue nodded her head "i know, tian... but sister freya is not your woman, so..." (a/n: then we just have to make her one... muhehehe) zhao tian shook his head. "no problem, she can use the artifact and shenyi will also get someone to talk and spend time with," ning xue''s eyes lit up hearing this and she plunged in for a deep kiss "i love you so much, tian." ... meanwhile, somewhere in space- a woman with long green hair stood on her ark looking at the opposite ark and gritted her teeth in frustration. "this is the worst thing." Chapter 252: About Maverick! chapter 252: about maverick! zhao tian and ning xue walked toward the queen chamber, their hands intertwined as they made their stroll. "your majesty! your highness!" the female servant who was standing outside ning xue''s room bowed her head in respect. "lady zuiye came to see you, but since you were not present, she returned to her room." ning xue gave a faint nod, her gaze turning to zhao tian "let''s go and see zui''er." as zhao tian nodded his head, both of them walked towards ning zuiye''s room. *creek* pushing the door open, ning zue and zhao tian entered her room and ning zuiye who was on her mobile phone raised her head. "sister xue, tian." ning zuiye smiled softly and stood up from the bed. zhao tian''s eyes fell upon ning zuiye, dressed in elegant regal purple robes that perfectly complemented her striking purple eyes. he couldn''t help but be in awe of the stunning woman before him. "aunt zuiye, the robes looks good on you." ning zuiye giggled hearing his compliment and did a 360-degree spin, showing her dress "thankyou, tian." ning xue walked near her "zui''er, i heard you came searching for me?" "en." ning zuiye nodded and showed the mobile phone in her hand "sister xue, i need to charge the phone, the battery is low." ning xue blinked her eyes in confusion "charge this?" ning zuiye turned her eyes to zhao tian "tian, is there any way we can charge this mobile?" zhao tian shook his head "you can''t charge in zhenzhu. you have to go back to the city." "ehhh. but what if i want to talk with yueli? i told her that i was on vacation with my friend. she would be worried if i didn''t pick up her calls." zhao tian spoke reassuring her, "at that time, you can use my mobile. i still have charge left." ning zuiye thought for a second and nodded her head "ok, then..." ning xue spoke, glancing at them "seems like the issue is solved, so tian, shall we go and meet sister freya?" ning zuiye intervened: "eh, you are also going, sister? but i thought, we could go around the royal capital for sight seeing." "huh? sight seeing?" zhao tian nodded his head and cast a quick glance at the array. huh? he was surprised to see mei xiu cultivating under the array. why did she? zhao tian''s eyes narrowed and *swish* he disappeared from there. "eh, he is gone." *woosh* zhao tian appeared in front of shi yixian''s room. as the master of the artifact he can teleport anywhere within the artifact. he entered without knocking and was immediately taken aback by the captivating sight that greeted his eyes. shi yixian is standing near the bed, half naked, her robes sliding down from her body. zhao tian''s gaze moved quickly, taking in every curve and scar on her body, which exuded a mix of allure and pain. "my liege..." a faint blush painted shi yixian''s cheeks but she was not that flustered, as this was not the first time he had seen her naked. as zhao tian entered the room, shi yixian quickly attempted to cover her body with her robes. however, as his eyes narrowed, she hesitated and allowed the fabric to slip down her form, revealing her entire figure to him. zhao tian''s gaze lowered and this time, he could see small white hairs near her crotch. but before he could take a clear look, she hid it with her hand, the blush on her face deepening. with a smile zhao tian sat on the bed and gently tapped his lap. understanding his gesture, shi yixian gave a timid nod and moved near him, submitting herself to him. she timidly lowered her ass cheeks, placing them on his lap. chuckling, zhao tian wrapped her arms from behind, softly cupping her boobs which were also full of scars. feeling the warmth of his palms, shi yixian shivered for a moment and his voice caressed her ears "why is xiu here? what happened?" he asked her hands squeezing her boobs. "hnngh~!" with a soft moan mei xiu began to tell what happened yesterday night. hearing shi yixian''s words, zhao tian squinted his eyes "i see, you did a great job, yixian." shi yixian shook her head hearing his praise "no, my liege... it is my duty to fulfil your wishes." zhao tian was surprised by her loyalty, is the slave seal this powerful or is there something behind it? as he continued fondling her boobs, shi yixian sat there, not moving her body and let his hands explore every inch of her body. "by the way, yixian.. you told me that day, you are slowly remembering some things. do you remember the empires or places in the astral realm?" shi yixian let out a breath controlling her moan as zhao tian again twisted her nippls "my liege, i remember some places..." "hm, do you remember ''vester maverick'' or ''maverick family?''" Chapter 253: A shooting star?! star?! "haangh~!" feeling zhao tian''s fingers pinching her nipple, shi yixian arched her back as she fell back on his chest "m-maverick?" "yeah, maverick..." zhao tian muttered as she opened his lips softly biting her ear. "angh~!" a moan slipped her lips and her mind tried to recall if she have ever heard of weird name like that. vester maverick is zhao tian''s real name, which was engraved in the gold plates zhao ning left for zhao suyin. (a/n: read chapter 77, if you have forgotten about it) "maverick..." shi yixian muttered trying to remember something but because of zhao tian''s constant teasing on her nipples, she couldn''t think straight. closing her eyes, she recalled the great three dynasties that ruled the astral realm and she quickly opened her eyes "the maverick royal family." hm? zhao tian stopped his hands "yixian?" shi yixian turned her head to look at him "my liege... maverick royal family from one of the great three dynasties." zhao tian smiled hearing this "good job, yixian... now tell me what do you remember about that dynasty." shi yixan nodded her head "i... couldn''t clearly remember the dynasty name, but i remember the the royal family of that dynasty as the name ''maverick'' stands out from other names." "among the three dynasties, theirs was the most powerful and as far as i remember... it should still be in power." zhao tian narrowed his eyes, as he expected he does have a powerful background. the most powerful dynasty in the astral realm? damn. so his father is from this maverick family of the astral realm and his mother is zhao ning, sister of zhao suyin. well, he is glad that he got another lead about his origins. seeing him smiling, shi yixian muttered "my liege?" zhao tian tenderly lifted his hand, running his fingers along her cheek before sliding his hand around the back of her neck. with a gentle tug, he drew her closer to him, their bodies inching towards each other huh? shi yixan was startled by this sudden gesture and she quickly realized as she has seen him doing the same to his woman. "aaaaanghhh~!" zhao tian gave a hard bite on her nipple before retracting his lips, a glistening trial of saliva connecting his lips and her nipples. "haah..." shi yixian glanced at the deep red mark on her nipple glistened with zhao tian''s saliva. "i like the taste of your body though, so don''t be insecure." with a sheepish nod, shi yixian nodded her head and seeing her being bashful, zhao tian couldn''t resist the urge and kissed her lips again catching her off guard. his hands on her ass got tighter as he gave a hard squeeze and pushed his tongue starting a passionate kiss. ''his tongue?'' shi yixian muttered in her mind as his tongue began to dominate the kiss and copying him, she also let out her tongue... as their tongues overlapped, exchanging saliva. ''his saliva, so sweet like nectar.'' a little later, both of them retracted the kiss and shi yixian let out her tongue, their mixed saliva dripping on her lips but before it could fall down she rolled her tongue taking the saliva inside her mouth. "i sensed you presence and cane here to check. you are playing around with yixian?" zhao tian glimpsed at xia shenyi who was on the door step and smiled "shenyi." with a smile, xia shenyi entered the room and sat beside him on the bed "tian, i talked with mei xiu." ... in the night- a soft sigh escaped ling chen''s lips as she leaned onto zhao tian''s shoulder, both of them sitting on a bench in the lunar blossom pavillion for stargazing. relishing in the warmth of zhao tian''s embrace, ling chen''s heart fluttered "it feels good to spend time like this, both of us alone." zhao tian glimpsed at ling chen, the shimmering moonlight casting a faint glow on her face "yeah, and chen''er... you are gorgeous." he muttered affectionately before tugging a strand of hair behind her ear. hearing her tender tone, ling chen smiled and at this time, a sudden green glow illuminated the surroundings. huh? ling chen was startled and turned her gaze to the sky "shooting star." she murmured looking at the long green stone passing through the atmosphere. huh? zhao tian narrowed his eyes and stood up ''its not a shooting star, there is a person.'' he muttered in his mid, his eyes glowing faintly. Chapter 254: Dark lightning! chapter 254: dark lightning! zhao tian narrowed his gaze, observing the bright green shooting star streaking across the night sky, casting a radiant glow over the entire land of zhenzhu. everyone in the zhenzhu who were outside raised their heads to take a glimpse at the shooting star amused by its shining color. as zhao tian stood up in wonder, ling chen also stood up and hugged him from behind "what happened, mr.tian? oh, were you secretly wishing, thinking your wish could come true." zhao tian turned his eyes at her and chuckled faintly "no, chen''er..." "then what were you thinking?" ling chen whispered in his ear fondly. zhao tian cast a quick glance at the shooting star which is travelling across the sky at breakneck speed "i am quite curious about that shooting star." "chen''er, now, go back to your room, i will be back after a while." eh? ling chen was dumbfounded and tilted her head "go to my room?" zhao tian leaned in, gently pecking her lips and nodded his head "yeah, now go back." *flick* he uttered, disappearing from there. still being confused, ling chen slowly made his way towards her room. *swiish* dashing through the air, zhao tian''s eyes flickered towards the green shooting star, which was gradually descending to the ground. his gaze narrowed "looking at the speed and its trajectory, i think it will fall in zhenzhu somewhere." mumbling to himself, he scanned around in the air, sensing if there were any other cultivators following the shooting star. powerful cultivators in the top sects might have also sensed the presence of a person in the shooting star. noticing that no one was following the shooting star, he accelerated, chasing after the sparkling star. *woosh* zhao tian reached the outskirts of zhenzhu and the star began to lower even more losing its velocity. "astral beast forest?" zhao tian whispered as the astral beast forest came into view and the shooting star rapidly made its way down to the ground. *booooooommmmm* the fiery light fell on the forest, creating ripples of shock waves and causing the air to tremble with a huge explosion echoing across the atmosphere. he pondered because if she wakes up now, she might kill him but there is also a chance she would be grateful and he can get an ally from high stars. *flick* in the next instant, the woman''s eyes flickered open startling zhao tian. the woman''s blurry green eyes locked with zhao tian blue eyes and her gaze squinted in confusion. she raised her arm, and a powerful gust of wind energy emanated from her hand, swirling around her in a dazzling display of elemental power. zhao tian''s instincts were on high alert as he felt a tingling sensation, prompting him to swiftly leap to the side just in time to narrowly evade the powerful wind attack aimed in his direction. *thriiiissshhhhh* the single wave of her hand obliterated the land and cleaved the ground into two, which stretched across for a few kilometers. as zhao tian gazed at the trees swaying and the earth cracking under the force of the wind, he squinted his eyes. ''that would have been fatal. she is a bitch after all.'' his eyes suddenly emitted a flicker of dark energy, while his palm crackled with bursts of black lightning, creating an ominous and intimidating aura around him. *crack* instantly, the black lightning bolt sliced through the air and struck the woman''s body with a sharp crack. *gasp* the woman, barely clinging to consciousness, suddenly felt a surge of intense energy coursing through her body, causing her muscles to tear and break. "arghh!" she screamed feeling the terrible pain spreading across her whole body and zhao tian smirked, faintly hearing her cries as his guess is correct. even xia shenyi and shu yixian were afraid of this darkness as it was too potent, and now he uses it with high potency. so his darkness can even hurt people from the high star. *swosh* the woman rolled back and zhao tian stopped the dark lightning. "huff" gasping for air, the woman struggled to push herself off the ground, wincing from the sharp ache in her stomach as she attempted to rise to her feet. she raised her blurry eyes and looked at zhao tian cobfusing in her heart ''what.. happened just now?'' her sense are already dull from the injury and the severe blood loss on her body, so she couldn''t sense what just happened. zhao tian''s gaze flickered over to the woman''s abdomen, where the blood was gushing out even more after his attack. thankyou, daoistjgsy04and taricraft bro and many other reader brothers for giving those golden ticketssss rahhh!!! Chapter 255: New woman?! chapter 255: new woman?! zhao tian brought his right hand behind his back, his gaze fixated on the woman in front of him as dark lightning danced in between his fingertips on his right palm. *cough* the woman coughed as her eyes shook in pain, *splash* as even more blood burst out of her abdomen, making the injury even more serious. zhao tian took a fleeting glimpse at her abdomen and saw that there was almost a hole in her abdomen, and the purple poison around her abdomen was corroding it even more. the woman looked at zhao tian cautiously and zhao tian too, narrowed his eyes, the dark lightning and his ring also glowed faintly. if things went down, he could always call shi yixian and also xia shenyi for a few seconds. *rooooaaarrr* at this time, a sudden roar echoed and both of them turned their eyes to the multitude of astral beasts rushing toward them stepping into the barren land. they are the ones who escaped from the impact of the fall. "high-level astral neast and this much?" zhao tian muttered in confusion and only then did he remember ning xue talking about the astral beasts outbreak. but in the next instant, those astral beasts were splintered to pieces as a swirl of wind energy erupted from the woman''s palm. the woman calmed down her mind amidst the muscle-tearing pain and looked at the white stone before turning her eyes to zhao tian''s handsome face. ''so... i made it to the middle star, escaping from them.'' as she glanced at zhao tian... ''he doesn''t seem evil... and i was the first to attack him instinctively. urghhh... i don''t want to take a life unreasonably in this middle star.'' she raised her misty eyes, looking at zhao tian, and saw he was on guard against her. with a sigh, the woman gritted her teeth and pushed the words out of her mouth in pain "i am sorry for attacking you... i didn''t intend any harm." zhao tian glanced back at the long cleave of land that stretched across the kilometers and nodded. "yeah, sure... i believe." hearing his sarcastic tone, the woman uttered, "that... i was just scared and did that. anyone would be scared if they saw someone staring at them as they open their eyes." her soft voice reverberated through the surroundings, but what''s different about this pink-haired woman is that there are two bumps on her head. bumps? no, two fox ears flickered on her head and the beast woman raised her gaze, looking at the skies. "they flew, huh... i don''t want to chase them, then it won''t be fun." "hm... what shall i do next for fun?" as she muttered to herself, an idea appeared on her mind, an evil smile stretching across her lips "yeah, let''s do that." ... *swoosh* zhao tian flew back to the royal palace and snuck into the queen''s room via the balcony. as ning xue is with freya everglade within the artifact, the room is empty. entering the room, he walked to the bed, softly placing the woman''s body on the push bed. his eyes glanced toward the purple poison around the injury on her abdomen. he needs to remove her dress to treat the poison. and he doesn''t want to do that, as he knows these cultivation women are so sensitive about their bodies and he doesn''t want to hear her yapping, ''why did you see and touch my body?'' and shit. he took a knife from the table which is used to cut fruits and gently sliced the robes only on her abdomen revealing her stomach. a sigh escaped his lips looking at the gruesome injury and he extended his hand, his fingertips touching the injury. a flicker of black flame erupted from his fingertips and he concentrated, controlling the flame precisely as it slowly burned away the poison. after the poison was removed, the woman''s body glowed in bright yellow energy as zhao tian used his light energy to heal her body. the muscles and tendons began to grow, slowly closing the wound and a few seconds later, her skin was as clear as snow. zhao tian''s finger teased the belly button on her abdomen, a teasing glint in his eyes. "rest for a while." Chapter 256 Treasure?! chapter 256 treasure?! as the morning sun cast its glow on the world, the sunrays peeked through the balcony into an opulent room in the royal palace. a woman was lying on the sofa bed, her green hair cascading around the pillow and at this time, her eyelashes fluttered, her green eyes brimming in the sunlight. her eyebrows frowned in confusion as she looked at the unusual ceiling and the memories of yesterday flooded her mind. *gasp* gasping in shock, she quickly looked down on her abdomen and removed the quilt that was covering her. there, she saw the robes on her abdomen were torn open and the serious injury was already healed. huh? her gaze narrowed in confusion and her eyes glimpsed around at the grand room. at this time, she sensed a presence in the room and she gently got down from the bed, walking towards the nearby balcony. her eyes glimpsed at the handsome man sitting on the wooden bench with closed eyes, his face shining golden under the morning sunlight. ''he is the one who fought me yesterday. he treated me?'' she mumbled in her mind, looking at her abdomen. she looked around at her body and noticed the other area of the robes was not torn; only the robes on her abdomen were torn. a glint of amusement danced in her eyes. ''he seems like a good guy...'' muttering to herself, she again went inside the room and took a set of bluish white robes from her storage ring. with a soft sigh, she began to remove the torn robes and put on the new robes she had just took. after a while, she emerged from her room, walking toward the balcony, and saw that the young man had already woken up, stretching his muscles. letting out a sigh, zhao tian leaned on the railing of the balcony looking at zhenzhu and hearing faint footsteps, his eyes flickered to the left to see the beautiful woman who was walking towards him. "oh, you woke up." the woman had a stoic face and nodded her head, a tinge of gratitude in her voice as she spoke, "thank you for saving me." zhao tian nodded his head and took a quick glimpse at her abdomen. "how do you feel now?" the frown on zhao tian''s face deepened. "signal pointing towards this middle star?" with a nod of her head, rui lian raised her hand as a purple necklace appeared on her palm. a flash of surprise crossed zhao tian''s face, looking at the intricate patterns in the purple necklace. the woman spoke "this is the necklace left by our ancestors. they said that there are treasures saved in a star for the future generation and this necklace would guide us towards the treasure." zhao tian let out a chuckle hearing her words "in your stars, you call eldritchfiends as treasures?" huh? rui lian was confused and narrowed her eyes "when did... eldritchfiends enter our conversation?" zhao tian pointed his finger at her necklace and said, "i have seen this patterns before." what? rui lian was stunned and hastily asked "where? where did you saw these patterns?" "i saw these patterns in a giant box which was sealing the eldritchfiends." h-huh? a box sealing the eldritchfiends? rui lian''s eyebrows squinted in confusion as she thought of his words. "no... that must be a different pattern this is a pattern created by our ancestors. it is not used to seal eldritchfiends." zhao tian shrugged his shoulders "its not my concern if you believe it or not. i am just stating the fact." seeing his confident eyes, rui lian''s heart trembled ''these pattern on eldritchfiends?'' "then show me the proof, take me there now and show me those patterns." (a/n: btw if you have forgotten who she is, check chapter 150 (last) and 217 (start) i have added two new character images in the characters images section. check in mobile. and give popularity hehe) ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 257 To the seas! chapter 257 to the seas! "then show me the proof, take me there now and show me those patterns." -_- not wanting to waste his time on her, zhao tian spoke pointing his finger in a direction "fly toward this direction and you will soon reach my country. continue flying and after a while, you will reach the ocean." "search inside the ocean and you will find large black boxes with purple patterns like on your necklace." "and by the way, hide your presence and don''t interact with normal people as they don''t know cultivation and cultivators exist." huh? rui lian just blinked her eyes and looking at her clueless face zhao tian asked "what?" the woman spoke with a sigh "i know it''s too much to ask... but i was hoping you could help me navigate those boxes." "as a token of gratitude, you can have this," she said as two glimmering astral stones appeared in her hand. "these are divine astral stones. this is very valuable and only available in the astral realm." zhao tian was not at all impressed, as he has a shit ton of these divine astral stones in his artifact. heck, he is using these stones to craft rings for his women. but then she shook her head "no, i should already give you one for saving my life. here, you can have this." she said, handing one of the divine astral stones. but zhao tian didn''t extend his hand and rui lian looked at his face and noticed he was not impressed. "this is not fake, this is really a divine astral stone." these are the divine astral stones her ''sister'' managed to steal from the astral realm when she went there last time for a tournament. with a shake of his head, zhao tian spoke "forget it, i will take you there by myself." a faint smile appeared on her stoic face and she nodded her head "thank you." "wait for a while." he said walking past her into the room. as he left, rui lian glimpsed at the purple necklace on her hand "sealing the eldritchfiends? no way..." ... zhao tian came out of ning xue''s bedroom and walked to the nearby room. "aunt zuiye." knocking on the door, he called her. (a/n: it is never too late.... to fall in love.) ... zhao tian walked to the balcony and saw rui lian waiting for him. as he approached her, rui lian spoke "shall we go?" zhao tian nodded his head and dashed into the air before uttering "follow me." *swoosh* zhao tian flew through the sky and rui lian calmly followed him. as they crossed the astral beast forest, they soon reached the country and rui lian cast a quick glance at the cities and vehicles that were running on the ground. zhao tian noticed her reaction and saw that she was not that surprised. rui liam muttered, "the air here is so polluted.. how do people even breathe here?" zhao tian smiled wryly "here, there is no astral energy and people use different sources of energy... so it got polluted." he began to explain briefly about human civilization. rui lian squinted her eyes "we mostly use astral stones and beast stones for energy. the flying ark from which i came was also run by this astral energy derived from astral stone." zhao tian nodded his head as he heard from xia shenyi that in some high stars, the technology is advanced and the elven star is the most advanced. *fwoosh* they quickly reached the seas and zhao tian spoke "sense if there are any back boxes buried deep within the ocean." rui lian is a woman with the cultivation of the empyreal realm so she can scan for more kilometers and detect them easily. a frown creased her eyebrows and she quickly dashed towards a certain part of the ocean and raised her hand. *thrisssh* pushing away the sea water, an enormous black box with many purple engravings appeared out from the ocean. h-huh? looking at the intricate engravings, liu rian was shocked to the core "these are the same patterns." ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thankyou saitohajime2001, alwahaj24 and as usual duncan taylor bro for the golden ticketsss !! rahh!!! Chapter 258 Husband! 258 husband! looking at the black box with purple engravings floating above the blue seas, rui lian''s eyes quivered in absolute shock. "the same energavings... as in my necklace. how?" zhao tian flew beside her and muttered, looking at the black box, "now, try touching it." a frown creased her eyebrow and as she extended her hand, the black box flew near her. as her palm came into contact with the surface of the black box, *feen* the purple engraving glowed in an omnious color, and it shook for a second before bursting into pieces. because of the outburst force, rui lian and zhao tian''s hair fluttered in the air, their calm gazes looking at the monstrosity in front of them. glancing at the gigantic monster in front of her, rui lian''s eyes narrowed, glimpsing at zhao tian. "as you said, there is an eldritch fiend." zhao tian just shrugged and she turned her gaze back to the eldritchfiend in front of her. "why is it so weak?" a soft mutter escaped her lips and zhao tian raised an eyebrow. "weak?" "grahhhh!!" the eldritchfiend roared and glared at the two souls standing in front of it. as its eyes fell on zhao tian, its eyes stood still for a second, feeling the darkness in his soul but then its body shook feeling the potency of darkness around him. "grrrr!" it growled, looking at zhao tian, quite confused about the unknown phenomena in front of it. *swish* a swirl of green energy flowed around rui lian''s body and she waved her right hand. *sleech* a large slash made of wind energy appeared out of thin air. before the eldritchfiend could even notice, its body was sliced into two by the sharp wind energy. *thud* as the body of the eldritchfiend fell into the sea, it turned into a black goo and disappeared into nothing. "see, it is so weak." hearing her words, zhao tian spoke, "this eldritchfeind is the weakest type among the eldritchfiends so, of course, it would be weak." rui lian nodded her head. "that too, but it is weaker than i expected. even you at monarch astral stage could kill this. but in truth, even people from astral realm struggle against the weakest of these eldritchfiends." "mr.tian." as she walked near him, the disciples stopped giggling and bowed to ling chen, "elder chen." ling chen gave a nod and asked in a stern voice, "what are you doing here? go back to your training." the disciples hurriedly nodded and rushed from there. zhao tian let out a chuckle as he watched the group scurry away like scared rabbits, while ling chen took a seat next to him on the bench. with a smile, zhao tian draped his hand around her shoulder and ling chen asked, "mr. tian, you were teasing those disciples. aren''t you?" zhao tian just showed a smile and ling chen shook her head helplessly. "and stop calling me, mr. tian; it feels weird now that you are my woman." ling chen blushed upon hearing this: "i have been calling you like that since the start. so, it became a habit." she looked at him and asked timidly "what do you want me to call you? just your name or... like meiying calling you as h-husband?" zhao tian smiled softly "how do you like to me?" he asked, gently pulling her shoulder and bringing her close to him. ling chen placed her hand on his chest and glanced at his delicate blue eyes as a shy voice escaped her lips "husband?" zhao tian eyes softened and ling chen was flustered, quickly averting her gaze in embarrassment "no, this is so embarrassing..." chuckling, zhao tian spoke "call me again." "no." ling chen shook her head keeping her gaze away but zhao tian gently turned her chin and made her look at him. looking at his face, she muttered in a low voice "husband. h-hmph, are you content now?" she asked pouting her lips. "yeah." zhao tian chuckled before leaning in closer, playfully nibbling on her bottom lip. closing her eyes, ling chen too reciprocated the kiss gently biting on his lips. as she lost herself in the intoxicating taste of the kiss, she heard a loud yell "what?! elder chen?" ling chen abruptly opened her eyes and saw two female disciples, standing there with their jaws dropped on the floor. welp! ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 259 Some time with Aunt Zuiye! 259 some time with aunt zuiye! after a little commotion in the lunar blossom pavillion, zhao tian flew back to the royal palace and sneaked into ning xue''s room. he felt it was easier than coming from the entrance of the royal palace. as he came out of her room, the female servant who was standing outside was startled, but then she quickly bowed, "your highness!" zhao tian gave a nod and walked past her to the next room. the woman looked at him curiously and asked, ''how is his highness coming from her majesty''s room every time?'' "aunt zuiye!" as zhao tian knocked on the door, it was instantly opened, and he saw the glowing smile on ning zuiye''s face: "tiannn! shall we go now?" zhao tian gave a nod and at this time, the female servant walked near them and said, "lady zuiye, i have already prepared the carriage." "carriage?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow and ning zuiye spoke, "tian, i am the one who arranged it. we would need that to go around in the royal capital." zhao tian shook his head. "we don''t need that." oh! ning zuiye nodded her head. "ok then." the female servant bowed her head and left the place. *woosh* carrying nimg zuiye in his arms, zhao tian dashed into the air and feeling the speed of the wind hitting her face, ning zuiye laughed. "i wish... i could also fly like this." zhao tian looked at her and spoke with a chuckle. "for that, you have to cultivate and you haven''t even started cultivating." a sigh escaped ning zuiye''s lips. "i am still scared." zhao tian frowned and to change the topic, he asked, "did you have your breakfast?" ning zuiye shook her head. "no, let''s go and eat first." zhao tian quickly reached a restaurant and landed near it, where there were very few people and none of them noticed him. "cpome, let''s go in." as they entered the restaurant, the people were shocked to see the young man who was with the queen there. and now there is another beautiful woman with him. the waitress, recognizing him, quickly came and bowed, "welcome to our restaurant, lord." at this time, another worker rushed in to call the owner. zhao tian gave a nod and the waitress guided them to the upper stairs to their private area. "don''t you feel uncomfortable, tian?" zhao tian shrugged "i have gotten used to it." because of his handsomeness, he mostly has been the center of attention, at first, he was also concerned by their stares and often wore caps or masks to cover his face. but later, he got used to it and thought why should he have to hide his natural handsomeness? he can just show off proudly. ... *tap* they landed on a park and looking around, ning zuiye was amused "i haven''t seen this park before. seems like this is new." "yeah..." zhao tia muttered and there are very few people inside this park. after a short walk, they came to the center of the park and ning zuiye was confused by the monument in front of her. but after reading the board above, her heart shook and her eyes quivered in shock. ''monument for the royal family who were dead in the coup?'' she glanced at the golden slates and the names of her father and mother engraved on them. there are also names of many members of the royal family like cousins, her sister, and even her own name. "this is how i found that you are xue''er''s sister." ning zuiye''s eyes moistened with tears as she again remembered about her family and the golden days of her life, with her sisters and family. "t-tian..." tears streamed down her cheeks, feeling so emotional, and she turned to zhao tian for a shoulder to lean on. as she leaned in, zhao tian hugged her in his arms and softly patted her head comforting her. ning zuiye too buried her face in his chest and felt his warm hand patting her head, his soothing words caressing his ears. ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thankyou everyone for giving golden tickets. there are many of you!! hahaha your gift is the motivation for my creation. give me more motivation! creation is hard, cheer me up! akkuzz_69 Chapter 260 Some time with Aunt Zuiye 2.0 260 some time with aunt zuiye 2.0 sitting on a bench in the park, zhao tian''s fingers continued to caress her delicate black hair, her hand wrapped around his shoulders while leaning on him for emotional support. "have you calmed down?" zhao tian felt a nod on his chest and ning zuiye spoke in a faint voice, "i just... remembered my mother and elder sister zhilan." "my sister died protecting me that day." zhao tian didn''t know how to respond and continued patting her head to comfort her. a while later, she retracted her face from his chest and let out a soft breath controlling her emotions. zhao tian raised his hand, gently wiping away the small tears in her eyes. a flick of water elemental appeared in his palm and he delicately washed her face and the dried tears. next, a faint gust of hot wind appeared from his palm drying her face. e-eh? ning zuiye was dumbfounded seeing this "how did you do that? tian... water, then hot air? even my mom and sister couldn''t do that." "wait, didn''t you have fire elemental when you showed me the last time. but now that you are using water elemental, how? and wind too?" zhao tian let out a chuckle and spoke "i can actually use many elementals." what?!! ning zuiye blinked her eyes in shock, even though she is not cultivating, she knows very well about cultivation and as far as she knows, there have been no people with two elementals. even her sister, ning zhilan, who is considered a genius only had one elemental, light. "that''s... unbelieveable." ning zuiye muttered under her breath in utter disbelief. "show me them, tian." hearing her request, zhao tian gave a nod and raised his hand as a fire burst into his palm. and after a swirl of water appeared, followed by a gust of wind.. *thrish* with a crackling sound, purple lightning appeared and small earth particles materialized, followed by a shining yellow light. looking at the colors changing in zhao tian''s palm, ning zuiye''s jaw gaped in shock and seeing the rarest light elemental, her mind went blank for a second. what the hell??!!! "h-how do you have all the elementals?" zhao tian shrugged "i was born with it." ning zuiye blinked her eyes, still reeling in shock at the unbelievable young man in front of her. "lunar blossom pavillion. come, let me introduce some of my women." as they entered the sect building, ling huang rushed out from her room and hugged him "little brother." "huang''er." zhao tian hugged her back and ling huang turned her eyes to ning zuiye "welcome, he said that a guest is coming." ning zuiye nodded her head with a smile and at this time, ling meiying also came, a gentle smile on her face "husband." then her gaze fell on ning zuiye and she bowed slightly "welcome." all of them quickly entered the main hall, where five women were present. ling xin, ling huang, ling miying. ling chen and ning zuiye. zhao tian is also there while ning huang is sitting on his lap, ling chen is sitting on his one side and ning zuiye on the other side. ling xin shook her head helplessly seeing ling huang''s inappropriate behavior "huang''er, is this how you behave in front of guests?" ling huang giggled and ning zuiye spoke, smiling "i don''t mind that. i am glad they are so affectionate with each other." ling huang glimpsed at zhao tian "little brother, you still haven''t introduced her." zhao tian nodded "hmm. she is ning zuiye." ning? they raised their eyebrows looking at ning zuiye while ling xin narrowed her eyes feeling the name is quite familiar. "ning zuiye? isn''t that... the name of the dead sister of queen xue?" zhao tian nodded his head. "yeah, she is not dead. this is her." what?! after explaining the situation to everyone, a wide smile appeared on ling xin''s face "then, queen xue must have been so happy. i should go and meet her, it''s been a while." she muttered, happy for ning xue in her heart. ... at the same time, rui lian who was in the center of the ocean glanced at the last eldritchfiend falling into the ocean water. she raised her gaze looking at the setting sun on the horizon "i need to return to him." -------------------------- i hope you guys liked thsi chapter! Chapter 261 Spy is back! chapter 261 spy is back! *screech* a luxurious rolls royce screeched through the roads and it did a quick left turn reaching a large mansion. *click* opening the door, a beautiful milf woman stepped outside and glanced at the mansion in front of her. after closing the door, she walked forward and as she took two steps *thud* she felt something hitting her face, stopping her. h-huh? startled, she raised her head and extended her hand. her fingertips came in contact with the invisible barrier on her face and a frown creased her eyebrows "barrier?" fei lingxi was confused and at this time, opening the door, zhao suyin came outside, an amused smile dancing on her lips "hoh, who do we have here?" looking at zhao suyin, fei lingxi spoke "i want to meet him." zhao suyin rolled her eyes "but cultivators can''t enter this mansion as tian''er placed a barrier to protect us. and i am sure, tian''er will not like to see a bitch like you." "so you can leave." fei lingxi was not concerned and shook her head "no, i want to meet him today. he has done something to my body." -_- zhao suyin looked at fei lingxi blankly and went back inside, not wanting to waste any more of her time with this woman. fei lingxi gritted her teeth in frustration and called fei ziyu who was inside the artifact. *ring* *ring* but after many attempts, fei ziyu didn''t pick up the calls from the other side and fei lingxi frustration grew. "shit!" cursing under her breath, she went back to the rolls royce and entered. "i will wait here for some time." ... ling xin was speaking with ning zuiye about the past events that happened in the zhenzhu while she was not there. "queen xue was always lazy... she rarely leaves her bed." ling xin said with a giggled as she sipped her tea. ning zuiye giggle, her eyes glancing around at the hall ''where is tian?'' sitting on her sofa, cai luo glanced at the red-haired woman in a black suit, kneeling in front of her "tian, where are you?" "i am on an overseas trip with my girlfriend." eh? cai luo sighed in frustration "tian, you remember? that day i said, i have sent a spy to the western nation to check on the lycan syndicate and now the spy is back." "i have some important information, so... what do you say?" zhao tian narrowed his eyes and replied without hesitation "we can leave once i got there." hearing this, cai luo smiled "ok, then." *click* cancelling the call, cai luo smirked "those bastards are starting a war? i and tian will go and destroy them in their own nation." the red haired woman who was kneeling in front of her stayed silent, her face devoid of any emotion. ... ning zuiye asked in concern "zhao tian, is everything okay?" seeing her being worried, zhao tian shook his head reassuring her "don''t worry... everything is alright." *woosh* huh? zhao tian''s white eyelashes fluttered and he raised his head. in the next instant, a green haired woman appeared in front of him. "i have cleared the eldritchfiends!" rui lian spoke looking at zhao tian and ning zuiye. she crossed the oceans and killed everything in one day? but now, how will she leave from here? -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! a lot of you guys gave golden ticketsand it will increase word count, if i added here so, i''ll do that below in author''s thought! btw brendan smith bro thankyou for massage chair! tomorrow bonus chapter??! Chapter 262 Master! chapter 262 master! after cancelling the call, cai luo glimpsed at the red haired woman and spoke "good job, xiang." hui xiang nodded her head "thankyou for the praise, lady hua." cai luo spoke "don''t call me with that name while you are here. call me luo." "as you say, lady luo." cai luo raised her hand "the ring." hui xiang nodded her head and removed the ring from her finger as she placed it on cai luo''s palm. cai luo glimpsed at the another identity changing ring in her hand which was given by freya everglade. cai luo is aware that hui xiang is a beautiful woman, so sending her as spy into a nation full of dogs is dangerous. so she gave her this ring and asked her to disguise herself as a man. as this ring works on strong illusion power, it is easy to take any form. ... "you killed all of them in a single day?" zhao tian asked in surprise, looking at the green-haired woman standing in front of him. rui lian gave a nod. "i searched through the seas and there were like thousands of them. so it''s not that hard, as they were also in a weakened state." "hmm." zhao tian gave a slight nod, while ning zuiye looked at the stunning woman, curiosity sparkling in her eyes. rui lian spoke, "now that this situation is cleared, i should return to my star and check why they called it a family treasure." a slight frown creased zhao tian''s eyebrows. "you fly back to your star from here?" rui lian nodded her head gently. "yeah, but that will consume more time as i have to cross these middle galaxies and reach the high galaxy. i could only hope i don''t encounter any space pirates." zhao tian nodded in understanding. there are a large number of lower galaxies and millions of lower stars and the same goes for middle stars too. but there is only one high galaxy and surrounding it are the high stars. at this time, zhao tian felt a tug on his robe and he turned his eyes to ning zuiye. ning zuiye leaned close to his ear and whispered, "is she from the high stars like sister freya?" smiling, zhao tian gave a nod. "yeah." "ohhh." ning zuiye raised her eyebrows in amusement and rui lian glimpsed at ning zuiye, ''this is the important work he talked about?'' shaking her head gently, she raised her hand as two shining astral stones appeared in her hand "here, as i promised, you can keep there two divine astral stones." rui lian retracted the hug and spoke "its those, space pirates master." the woman''s eyes squinted hearing this, "i see... i didn''t find anyone on my way here. let''s check on our way back." rui lian nodded her head and spoke "those space pirates almost killed me. and i used my haven stone to escape from there, landing on this middle star." her green eyes glimpsed at zhao tian "tian is the one who treated my injury and saved my life." "tian." the woman''s eyes turned to zhao tian and gave a nod "thank you for saving my disciple." zhao tian nodded back, still on guard and the woman spoke "is this the middle star you were actually coming to?" rui lian nodded her head "yes, master." "oh? have you found it?" rui lian could only sigh "something happened, we can talk on our way back to our sect, master." the woman nodded her head "well then." she took a final glimpse at zhao tian before both of them disappeared into the flying ark. in the next instant, the ark also vanished from there. zhao tian''s gaze narrowed in determination. he is constantly meeting people from high stars, who are stronger than him. on this planet, he is the strongest, but still not the strongest under the heavens. he needs to cultivate even quicker so that he could protect his women. ... meanwhile somewhere in the astral realm, situated high above the clouds, stands a magnificent castle that gleams with a radiant light, its entrance guarded by a decree that only a woman''s permission can grant access. in a grand and regal room, there is that woman lying on the luxurious bed, her silver hair cascading on the sheets as she lay there full naked. "haangh~! mnngh~!" moans of pleasure continued to flow from her lips as she pleasured herself, her fingers slid in and out of her delicate pussy walls, her eyes brimming with mad love, while her fingers pinched and twisted the nipple on her big boobs. she bit on her lips twisting it making it even redder, her fingers moving faster and faster as she plunged them deep inside her honey cave yearning for his touch. "haangh~~~~" with a loud erotic moan, she came, her gaze fixated on the image of the divinely handsome man in front of her. the man has long, snow white hair, but his hair is tied in a messy man bun and his eyes are shining blue, a faint smile on his lips which could melt any woman''s heart. "when will you come to me, my darling??~~~" she spoke her voice dripping with overflowing love. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 263 A buried secret! chapter 263 a buried secret! after they left, ning zuiye''s tensed body was relieved, and with a sigh, she sat on the cliff. zhao tian also sat beside her and ning zuiye spoke "it''s really amazing to know there are people outside of this planet who are stronger than us." zhao tian just smiled, and ning zuiye asked in curiosity, "what happened between you and that woman, tian?" zhao tian began to tell her what really happened and ning zuiye was amused. "i see... but be careful while talking with high-star people. they are dangerous." zhao tian let out a faint chuckle and ning zuiye moved her head, resting on his shoulder. "my mom used to bring me here to show the beauty of zhenzhu along with the moon," she said, glimpsing at the half moon in the sky. "is that so?" ning zuiye nodded her head "yeah and now i am with you, haha." she giggled, her melodious voice echoing through the air. zhao tian glimpsed at ning zuiye and his eyes softened in affection. he doesn''t want to lie, but he is coming to like this adorable woman more and more in his heart and there was surely a spark between them. an undeniable fondness that lingers between them, is known only between them and they are both silent about this spark. they are just friends? they both know that their relationship is above that and that they are so affectionate with each other in their hearts. and zhao tian doesn''t want to leave this woman. ning zuiye casually turned her eyes and as her eyes locked with his, her heart shook for a second, feeling the unusual fondness in his eyes. "tian?" she tilted her head in confusion. "nothing..." zhao tian shook his head and gently put his right arm around her shoulder pulling her even closer. ning zuiye doesn''t mind it, as this is their usual closeness and skin ship "tian, i have thought of starting cultivating." zhao tian nodded his head with a smile "hmm. good." "and then i will not age quickly and can live my life to the fullest, i also have to take care of yueli. and... maybe i can get myself a man?" she spoke, glimpsing at zhao tian to see his reaction. hm? zhao tian looekd at her, a playful smile dancing on his lips "you have me, why do you have to search for another man?" ning zuiye giggled upon hearing his response and pinched his waist "brat..." after a while, both of them reached the balcony of ning xue''s room and their feet touched the ground. *ring* at this time, the mobile on ning zuiye''s hand vibrated and she attended the call "yueli, why are you not picking up your calls?" ning yueli bellowed in anger "shut up, mom. i am already angry at you for going on a trip with brother tian and didn''t invite me." "i should have been suspicious when you said you are going on a trip with that beautiful friend of yours, she is brother tian''s girlfriend., so of course he will be also there." "aahhhhhhh, why didn''t you invite me?" zhao tian looked at the back of ning zuiye, various thoughts going through his mind and after thinking for a while, he walked close to her. ning zuiye who was speaking with ning yueli over the phone, suddenly felt a pair of hands hugging her waist from behind. hm? ning zuiye was startled and quickly put the call on mute as she turned her eyes "tian?" zhao tian shook his head "nothing, you continue..." ning zuiye was quite confused but she let him hug her and unmuted the call, and continued her conversation "have you studied for the exams." "why do all moms ask this?" zhao tian placed his chin on her shoulder as he buried his face on her neck, inhaling her scent. eh? ning zuiye again muted her call and felt zhao tian''s soft lips caressing her skin. her eyes quivered in surprise and her heartbeat raised as a rush of emotions filled her heart, a little blush appearing on her cheeks. "t-tian?" "aunt zuiye, you smell so nice." as he muttered, he placed soft kisses along her neck making her body shiver from his touch. ning zuiye closed one of her eyes and mumbled "tian... is this also one of your teasings." zhao tian opened his lips, gently biting the flesh on her skin "i am serious. i want you, zuiye..." ------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 264 I want you! chapter 264 i want you! ning zuiye''s thick, fluttering eyelashes danced as she felt the tender caress of zhao tian''s soft lips trailing along her delicate neck. the sensation sent a shiver down her spine, causing her to half-close her eyes in bliss as she basked in the warmth of his gentle touch. inhaling the sweet fragrance of her skin and hair, zhao tian muttered in her ear, "aunt zuiye, you smell so nice." ning zuiye''s ear turned a tinge of red while her thumb tapped the mute button on the call and she turned her eyes. "tian, is this another one of your teasings?" zhao tian opened his mouth and softly sank his teeth into ning zuiye''s skin, "ahh!" causing her to let out a small cry of pain as she felt his bite on her shoulder. "hmn." her eyes quivered, feeling the mild sting and zhao tian retracted his lips, leaving a clear bite mark on her shoulder. "ti... an?" zhao tian delicately brushed his cheek with hers, his fingertips gliding tenderly over her slender waist before tightening his grip and she felt the heat of his chest on her back. turning his face, zhao tian planted a sweet kiss on her cheek, causing ning zuiye to gasp in surprise. her heart fluttered with overwhelming emotions and she could hear her own heart beating recklessly in her chest. "h...uh?" she stammered in utter shock feeling the lingering warmth of his kiss still on her cheek and the mobile phone slipped from her fingers. her mind raced with a flood of emotions and thoughts, leaving her speechless at the moment. "do you think i am teasing? i want you, zuiye." zhao tian''s playful voice resurfaced and snapping out of her shock, ning zuiye quickly turned her eyes away, the blush on her cheeks deepening. "tian, enough of these tauntings..." she muttered as she gently pulled herself away, trying to break from his grasp. but zhao tian didn''t let her go and feeling his strong hands on her waist, her eyes shook for a moment and a tinge of hesitation filled her heart before closing them as she surrendered herself to his arms. she is still unsure if he is teasing or being serious, but for now, she let herself enjoy his warmth for a little... zhao tian smiled seeing that she was not resisting anymore and his hands started exploring her body, tracing every curve with eager fingers, while his lips once again found the velvety softness of her cheek. "zuiye..." hearing the fondness in his voice, ning zuiye''s heart trembled, and the feelings she had buried within herself for two years began to resurface, causing her to give in to his advances. kissing her delicate cheek, zhao tian''s hand began to wander above, reaching near her chest and as his palm touched her right boob, ning zuiye gasped in shock and her eyelashes fluttered open. "tian?" zhao tian rotated her body, now her back facing his chest as he slid in both arms into her robes groping her boobs over her bra. "hmm... its quite plump for you. i like it." upon hearing his teasing comment about her boobs, ning zuiye was flustered, as things happened too quickly for her to process. but she didn''t deny any of his touches, they already have a deep relationship and now that they have confirmed their feelings for each other... she doesn''t mind making out with him. "hyaangh~~" zhao tian''s fingers squished and molded her boobs to various shapes, making ning zuiye let out ceaseless moans as he lavished her neck with a cascade of kisses. ning zuiye gently lifted her hand and caressed his cheek, affectionately chiding him "brat, you are hasty..." zhao tian mumbled in her ear "i just want to take you to my bed as soon as possible." the air was charged with electricity as she struggled to resist the temptation of succumbing to his advances. he grabbed the front strap of her bra and pulled it up letting her plump boobs to jiggle and show themselves. ning zuiye felt a flush of embarrassment as she bit her lip, and an amused smile stretched on zhao tian''s lips seeing her boobs with big red nipples and a black mole below her right nipple. "heh, you have been hiding this from me all these days." zhao tian didn''t hesitate as he groped her bare boobs in his palms, feeling the squishiness, his fingers drawing circles on her nipples. "haanghhh~~ tian~~~~" ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! and btw last chapter, the one in the image is zhao tian lmao... don''t be misunderstood as if its someone else. heh, no ntr in my story. Chapter 265 *Ning Zuiye* chapter 265 *ning zuiye* zhao tian gently cradled her body in his arms as he settled onto the bed, carefully positioning her on his lap so that she was facing him. working together with him, ning zuiye wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist, all the while maintaining a gentle smile on her face. zhao zhao tian leaned in, bit on the front strap of her bra and pulled it, letting her boobs out as he threw the bra. looking at her boobs in their full glory, zhao tian smiled and leaned in, burying his face in her plump boobies. gently retracting his face, he kissed her red nipple and raised his hands before pressing both of her boobs together and sucking both nipples with his lips. "haangh~" ning zuiye let out a moan, feeling his lips licking and sucking on her red cherry nipples. her gaze grew tender as she affectionately tangled her fingers in his snowy locks. savoring the taste of her nipples, zhao tian gently withdrew his lips, leaving behind a glistening trail of his saliva on her sensitive peaks. ning zuiye glanced at this and turned her eyes to him. "tian, are we going to do it?" zhao tian smiled and leaned in, pecking her lips. "yeah, you want to take it slow?" ning zuiye''s gaze lowered and zhao tian guessed in his heart seeing her hesitation "scared of xue''er?" letting out a soft sigh, ning zuiye nodded her head "that too. and yueli." zhao tian chuckled and raised his hand, tenderly caressing her cheek "i will talk to her and yueli too... so?" "then..." ning zuiye averted her gaze, her face turning crimson and her eyes trembling in embarrassment. zhao tian smiled seeing this and took her lips in a soft kiss. pulling out the kiss, zhao tian spoke "zuiye, your tongue..." hm? ning zuiye showed her tongue in confusion and zhao tian leaned in and took her tongue, kissing her lips. ning zuiye was surprised by the new kind of kiss as she felt his moist tongue and before long she also began to co operate with him. their tongues engaged in a fervent duel, eagerly savoring the mix of their own saliva. his tongue explored every inch of her mouth tasting her nectar saliva. retracting the kiss, she gently traced her hand along his body, slowly and seductively undoing the buttons of his robe. she quickly fastened some buttons and slid her hand underneath his shirt, feeling the warmth of his skin against her fingertips. as her fingertips gently glided over his taut muscles, she savored the subtle outlines and hollows that adorned his perfectly sculpted abs. in the meantime, while kneading her boobs, zhao tian passionately planted kisses along her delicate neck, gently nibbling on it, causing her to quiver with pleasure within his grasp. he opened his lips, sinking his teeth into her smooth neck, intending to leave a hickey. "tian!" ning zuiye sniveled in little pain but she didn''t push him and let him leave his mark. zhao tian gently ran his fingers down, coming to a rest on her stomach, where he tenderly caressed her belly button. "h-hngh, tian, it t-tickles..." she whined as her sensitive belly button couldn''t withstand the teasing touch of his finger. he gently readjusted ning zuiye''s position, carefully placing her sideways on his lap. in response, ning zuiye placed her left hand around his shoulder making it easier for zhao tian to access her body. her boobs came in front of his face and he began to suck on her boob. ning zuiye was surprised by the sudden pleasure given by his soft, wet tongue dancing on her nipple. *slurp* "hyaangh...umm.." ning zuiye felt a rush of pleasure as zhao tian''s lips gently enveloped her erect nipple, causing her heart to swell with a mix of desire and satisfaction. zhao tian kept licking her nipple relishing the sweet cherry flavor of her pink nipple. suddenly ning zuiye''s eyes widened and she instinctively tightened her thighs as she felt zhao tian''s hand trailing down to her pussy. zhao tian let out a warm laugh as he gazed upon her, gently running his hand along her smooth thighs and whispering her name "zuiye..." "tian..." seeing the lust and desire brewing in his eyes and succumbing to his irresistible desire, she hesitantly parted her legs, a silent invitation that spoke volumes of her surrender. zhao tian smiled and his fingers trailed down to her pussy. he removed her underwear and ning zuiye raised her legs to make it easier for him. "hnnngh~~!" ning zuiye felt a course of pleasure through her body feeling his fingers rubbing the outer folds of her pussy. "your pussy is also adorable just like you!" zhao tian hushed in her ear and her ears turned deep red intensifying the heat that surged through her body. "t-tian! aangh!" ning zuiye''s breath hitched as zhao tian''s touch sent shivers down her spine, his fingers gently exploring her most intimate areas. *slick* ning zuiye''s body twisted in his embrace as he slid his middle finger into her pussy. "w-wait..that''s..." "yaanghh!" a soft moan escaped her lips as his finger gently probed the depths of her inner vaginal muscles, causing her to whimper with delight. zhao tian kissing her neck, moved his finger in and out of her pussy while caressing the clitoris with his thumb. as his dick again poked her pussy walls, ning zuiye eyes widened "anghh~!" a soft moan came out of her mouth. "tiannnn...!" a series of moans left her lips with each movement of his cock inside her pussy. this new sensation is so amazing and addicting for her. zhao tian slowly increased his pace seeing her adjusting to his dick and felt her vagina tightly enveloping his walls massaging it. he pushed his hips back and forth enjoying the blissful feeling. "aangh...hyaangh...uunghh~!...tian''er...its good!" at first, ning zuiye felt extreme pain, but after zhao tian''s cock constantly poked her pussy her mind and body were consumed in pleasure. a series of moans left her lips with each movement of his cock inside her pussy. this new sensation is so amazing and addicting for her. "hhngh~!" she felt as if electricity passing through her whole being enlightening her senses as they both lost themselves in lust and lovemaking. *huff* "yaangh``!" their deep breaths and moans filled the room and the sweet smell of their sweat mixed with their love juices invaded their noses. *pakh* "aunt zuiye!" zhao tian plummed his cock in her vagina and ning zuiye who is moving along with his thrusts nodded "tian~ mmngh~! ~ haah~!!!" *smooch* he kissed her lips intensely and she kissed back with the same passion as their tongues entwined relishing the taste. retracting the kiss, he moved his mouth to her boobs and began to suck on them as he kept thrusting his dick making her mind muddled with overwhelming pleasure. the pleasure caused her body to tense up and zhao tian felt her pussy tightening over his dick "urgh!" he grunted in pleasure and continued fucking her. her mind began to turn white and only sweet moans escaped her lips constantly. zhao tian felt that she was about to come and quickened his pace. *pakh* "ahnngh~!...tian!!!" she moaned heavily and her body twisted and she came and at the same time *splurt* zhao tian unloaded his deep white magma deep in her hole. ning zuiye''s body quivered as she felt his thick hot cum coursing through her womb making it hot. *pop* zhao tian took out his dick and saw his cum overflowing from her pussy. ning zuiye took deep breaths, her chest heaving up and down and smiled looking at zhao tian. "tian..." zhao tian smiled and gently fell on top of her. giggling, ning zuiye wrapped him in her arms and muttered "i am so happy today, tian." "my dream of two years." hm? zhao tian was surprised to hear this, she loved me for two years? "aunt zuiye..." he mumbled before leaning in to kiss her lips. ending the kiss, ning zuiye asked "you calling me aunt again." "yeah, that feels good." "haha." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked thsi chapter! fuckkk sorry the chapter became long Chapter 266 Encounter with a young man? chapter 266 encounter with a young man? *thriiiissshh* *booom* somewhere in the universe, between the middle galaxies and the high galaxy, a huge explosion exploded through the vacuum space, with debris and fire blasting in the surroundings with a swirl of snowflakes. amidst the destruction, a woman stood there with a cold gaze, her long white hair falling on her shoulder, her heterochromia eyes looking at the destroying flying ark of the space pirates. her body is shining blue as astral energy continues to flow around her body, preventing her body from getting ripped from the high pressure in space. entering the empyreal realm, their body naturally adapts and gets stronger to even travel in space. *swish* rui lian, whose body is shimmering in green energy, floated near her "master." yan zijin glimpsed at her disciple and asked, "is this the space pirate ship that attacked you?" rui lian nodded her head. "yeah, they are the ones." the space pirates are an organization made up of a large group of people. no one knows who the leader is or where the main headquarters are. but everyone in the high stars knows about them and fears them the most. known for their ruthless nature and penchant for plundering flying ships, they rule the space as their own personal playground, free to wreak havoc and chaos wherever they please. yan zijin spoke in a calm tone, "let''s return to our ark." as they floated alongside their ark, rui lian looked at the huge flying ark and asked, "master, you came here within a day. how? there are a lot of galaxies there." the doors opened as both of them entered the advanced flying ark and yan zijin spoke "even i am not sure. i just used this ark according to the sect master''s teachings." "this ark is more advanced than the one we have in our high stars. looking at the beacon''s direction of your ark, i just installed the coordinates in it and this ark began to fly there at high speed." "even my mind was boggled because of the insane speed." "i see." rui lian muttered, glimpsing at the lavish living room inside the flying ark and there are also a lot of rooms inside this ark. yan zijin spoke with a soft sigh, "this is not even the best part. follow me." curiosity piqued, rui lian walked behind yan zijin as she went downstairs to the core reactor of the ark. "this is the engine room?" rui lian asked, looking at therui lian asked, looking at the long door and yan zijin nodded her head as both of them entered the door. *trick* *trick* as they stepped in, they could hear the engines running, and yan zijin walked forward in front of the compartment, where there was an astral stone floating between two cylindrical bars. her eyes were closed, seemingly lost in cultivation, as astral energy danced and twirled around her in a mesmerizing display. her eyelids opened, revealing her purple glimmering eyes, and a gentle smile crept over her lips "zijin." yan zijin bowed her head "sect master. i am grateful for your help today. i managed to bring my disciple back safely." as she raised her hand, a yellow light shot from her storage ring and the woman took that in her palm as it disappeared into her storage ring with a slight nod, the woman spoke "now return." yan zijin again bowed her head and left the chamber, as the purple haired woman rolled her eyes. "she didn''t question the ark... hm, i will go and meet her grace." as she exited the cultivation chamber, she leisurely strolled through the grandiose halls of the sect, heading towards towards her private room. upon entering the lavish bedroom, she made her way toward the long mirror that was attached to the wall. reaching near it, she kneeled on the floor and muttered "her grace, are you there?" in the next instant, a black silhouette of a woman appeared on the mirror "yeah..." her enchanting voice echoed through the room. the purplish-haired woman, ji shuang spoke in a respectable tone, "as per your order, i gave her the ark, your grace." ji shuang still doesn''t understand the motive behind the actions of ''her grace'' who is behind that mirror. but she still follows them and does the work she was told to. the woman who is on the mirror spoke, her voice calm and cold "good. now, go and ask that rui lian, did she encounter any young man on her journey in the middle star." huh? ji shuang raised her head in confusion but still gave a nod "i will duly return, your grace." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! and btw, i wanna ask... like you want every woman in the harem? lol. i thought of leaving some side characters, like that spy girl and this sect master too. increasing women is not a big deal, but the screen time of other women will decrease. do comment about this. Chapter 267 Darling of what? chapter 267 darling of what? *tap* as ji shuang landed on the ground, the female disciples were surprised by the sect master''s presence in their wing''s area and bowed their heads in respect, "sect master." ji shuang nodded her head and continued her way towards the wing''s main quarters. on her way, the disciples greeted her with respect and she gave a subtle nod to them. ... in yan zhijin''s room, she is sitting on her couch with the purple necklace in her hand, while rui lian is sitting beside her. rui lian spoke,a tinge of sadness in her voice. "i really thought it was a treasure, but i was deceived by my ancestors." "and i cleared all the eldritchfiends from that star." yan zijin narrowed her eyes. "li''er, take our wing''s flying ark and go back to your star. inquire about this with your grandfather; he should know about it." rui lian let out a sigh and nodded her head "en." *knock* at this time, they heard a knock on the door and yan zijin raised an eyebrow. "master, i will check." rui lian stood up from the couch and opened the door. huh? however, she was stunned looking at the sect master in front of her "sect master?" yan zijin also stood up from the couch and walked towards the doorstep, confusion clouding her thoughts "sect master, you are here? did i miss something?" ji shuang shook her head and turned her eyes toward rui lian. "did you encounter a young man during your time in middle star?" h-huh? rui lian was surprised that she knew it and yan zijin frowned her eyebrows. ''i did not say anything about that ''tian.'' to her" um? rui lian glimpsed at yan zijin and gave a faint nod "yeah, i did. he is the one who saved my life when i was on the verge of death from the attack of the space pirates." ji shuang was startled to hear this, ''then as her grace said, she had encountered a young man.'' "give me the full details of what happened." rui lian nodded her head and began to narrate, how she got attacked and used the haven stone to escape. later how he rescued her and also treated her injury but she didn''t explain about the necklace part, as no other people except her and yan zijin knew about that. "i see." ji shuang muttered under her breath and stepped out of the room. rui lian squinted her eyes, looking at the back of ji shuang. "huh? she came to ask us about tian? how did she even know about him?" yan zijin also narrowed her eyes "she is acting quite mysterious these days. and that ark too.. what is happening?" ... *thud* ji shuang dropped to his knees in front of the ornate mirror, her voice filled with reverence as she addressed the figure reflected before her in a respectable tone "your grace." again, the silhoutte of the woman appeared and she spoke "so, what information do you have about him?" hm? zhao tian glimpsed at her and she spoke in a tender voice "you missed me so much so you came and slept in my bedroom alone?" huh? before he could speak, ning xue hugged him crushing his face with her boobies "you are so sweet tiannnn. here, have more." ehhhh? zhao tian was dumbfounded but he didn''t clear up the misunderstanding and closed his eyes, enjoying her soft boobs. patting his head, she spoke "now that i remember it, tian. a new woman inside the artifact, mei xiu... was her name? she was searching for you." zhao tian could only sigh, he also want to to talk with her... *thud* "good morning tian." pushing the door, ning zuiye entered, a bright smile on her face. huh? but she turned her eyes looking at the intimate scene on the bed "sister xue, what are you doing? flashing your chest like that?" ning xue giggled and zhao tian retracted his face from her boobs as she tidied her robes, wearing it promptly. ning xue asked with a smile on her face "so did you enjoy your time yesterday, zui''er?" ning zuiye let out a sigh and nodded her head, glimpsing at zhao tian "yeah, it was fun." ning xue got down from the bed "now that you have woke up, tian... i will go and see sister freya. we came here originally to retrieve the phoenix blood astralugus flower." zhao tian nodded his head and ning xue walked out of the room and following her, ning zuiye also left not to raise any suspicions in ning xue''s heart. however, after a few seconds, ning zuiye again entered the room and saw zhao tian still siting on the bed. "tian!" she exclaimed excitedly and hurried towards him, plopping down on the bed and eagerly throwing herself into his arms for a passionate kiss. zhao tian was surprised by her unexpected kiss, but he soon found himself returning the gesture wholeheartedly. he closed his eyes and savored the sensation of her lips against his, losing himself in the moment. the kiss lingered on their lips, a sweet and intoxicating taste that seemed to ignite a fire within them both. "ah!" as they pulled back the kiss, zhao tian pushed her on the bed and grabbed the robes on her neck, pulling it down revealing her underwear. he could see the hickeys he left on her shoulders and smiled "you cleared the evidence?" he muttered as he slid his finger on the bra strap and pulled it revealing her boobs, and the nipples were deep red where he marked yesterday. zhao tian''s touch was electrifying, sending shivers down her spine as he explored every inch of her exposed skin with a passion that left her breathless. a blush crept on ning zuiye''s cheeks and she nodded her head "i don''t want to sister xue... to know." "hm? i told you i will talk to her about that." he said placing a soft kiss on her right nipple "but i am quite scared... so, don''t talk to her until i tell you." -_- "she is gonna know about it anyway, so why not just tell her." "n-no, not now." zhao tian let out a sigh as he licked her nipple "as you wish then." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 268 Hairstyle! chapter 268 hairstyle! "haah!" letting out a sigh, zhao tian stepped out of the lake within the artifact, with a towel wrapped around his waist as droplets of water cascaded down his body. as he raised his gaze, he saw shi yixian standing before him wearing black robes. "yixian." zhao tian smiled gently and shi yixian gave a bow, "my liege." she looked at him with expectant eyes, but zhao tian walked past her, keeping his smile, and disappeared from her sight. shi yixian turned her eyes to the mansion in the distance. "he has gone to his room." as zhao tian can teleport anywhere in the artifact, he went directly to his room to change his clothes. shi yixian squinted her eyes and dashed out from there, intending to go to his room. *knock* zhao tian, who was about to wear his t-shirt, heard a knock and seeing who it was, he spoke "enter, yixian." shi yixian entered and saw zhao tian wearing comfortable white shorts and was about to wear a white t-shirt. zhao tian slid the t-shirt on his body and glanced at shi yixian curiously. "what happened, yixian?" he thought she came to the lake to greet him in the morning, but now she is following him here too. shi yixian quickly walked near him and zhao tian raised an eyebrow as he saw her dangerously standing close to him. she hesitated, her eyes filled with uncertainty, as she stole a glance at him before timidly raising her hands and placing them on his shoulder. "my... liege." for the first time, zhao tian saw hesitation in her eyes and was amused to see her showing different emotions. playing according to her, he also placed his hands on her waist, pulling her closer. "uh..." shi yixian glanced at his lips and she was still hesitant. "i... my liege.. i am." zhao tian looked at her scarred lips trembling and spoke in a soft tone "yixian, just say what you want to say. did you remember something?" shi yixian shook her head and spoke in a low voice "i... want to press my lips with yours. can you grant permission for that, my liege." as she hugged him, she felt that his hair was still wet, and she shook her head helplessly. "sit tian''er." pushing him on the chair, she sat on his lap "you should dry your hair properly. how many times have i told you? as you have long hair now reaching your shoulders, you have to take good care of it." zhao tian could only smile wryly and zhao suyin tenderly ran her fingers through his hair as she used her wind elemental to dry his soft hair. zhao suyin was quite surprised to feel his hair on her fingertips "tian''er, your hair is so soft. what is your hair care routine?" zhao tian chuckled and shook his head "no, i don''t have any." xia shenyi joined in "its ''cause of his physique, his hair is also like that." "ohhh..." zhao suyin mumbled as she gathered his hair into one and spoke "tian''er, maybe you could try a messy man bun. it will look cool." "wait, no... it also looks cool when you let it flowing too. hm, maybe you can try both hairstyles, it is gonna look good on you anyway." with a gentle smile, she placed a kiss on his forehead "come to mom later, i will try different hairstyles on you." zhao tian planted a tender kiss on her lips and nodded his head "en." as he retracted the kiss, fei ziyu spoke with a smile gracing her lips "master, shall i prepare coffee for you?" zhao tian gave a nod and as she left in joy, he glanced at xia shenyi "by the way, shenyi, i encountered two people from the high star yesterday." huh? xia shenyi narrowed her eyes upon hearing this and asked in a serious tone "tian, tell me from the start." with a nod, zhao tian began to explain from the start how he saw a shooting star and a woman inside it and later he helped her. "oh, yeah... i took a photo of her face while she was sleeping." --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 269 What are you doing?! chapter 269 what are you doing?! zhao tian took his mobile from the storage ring and opened the photos app. zhao suyin was the first one to see the image and commented, "oh, she looks beautiful." "let me see." xia shenyi took the mobile from her hand and looked at the picture of the green haired woman. her eyes narrowed for a second before realization struck her and she gasped in shock "li''er" she exclaimed before standing up from her seat. eh? zhao tian and zhao suyin looked at each other, confused. with a frown etching his face, he looked at xia shenyi, whose body was trembling. "shenyi, do you know her?" xia shenyi turned her eyes at him and quickly nodded her head "yeah, yeah... she is li''er, my junior sister in the sect i was in, back in my high star." what? zhao tian was startled and xia shenyi muttered, her eyes looking at the green-haired woman''s picture. "li''er... she, what was she doing here? in this star?" zhao tian squinted his eyes as he didn''t expect that woman to be connected with xia shenyi. what a coincidence. letting out a sigh, he began to give the details. xia shenyi gave a slight nod after hearing the explanation "i remember her talking about the necklace that is connected to her family treasure. but it was actually those boxes that was sealing the eldritchfiends?" "but.. how are they even linked? huh?" zhao tian shook his head, "i don''t know about that... but later she traveled the whole star and killed all the eldritchfiends in the boxes." xia shenyi raised an eyebrow and asked hastily "is she still in this star? do you know where she is?" zhao tian could only shake his head "no, she has already left this star. her master came and took her from this star." "master." xia shenyi muttered under her breath and her eyes squinted in thought. "did she have white hair and different colored eyes?" zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, her. she came in a different flying ark and took her from here." "so my master and li''er came to this star but i couldn''t meet them." xia shenyi let out a heavy sigh and she couldn''t blame zhao tian on this, as he didn''t know about them. she handed over the mobile back to him and sat on her seat with a sad sigh. "and she gave me these too." zhao tian said as he opened his palm as two divine astral stones. hm? with intrigue, she took the divine astral stones and she couldn''t contain her giggle "this must be the two divine astral stones that i stole from the astral realm." "you stole them?" huh? mei xiu raised her heart from his shoulder and seeing his tender eyes filled with love, her heart shook, intense emotions were surging within her. "waaaah, thankyou tian... i love you!!! i love you so muchhhhhhhhhhh!!!" she yelled as she jumped on him, desperately kissing his lips. xia shenyi only chuckled upon seeing their banter. ... in the evening, zhao tian stepped out of his car and walked to the apartment. reaching near the door, he opened it without knocking it. the moment he stepped in, he saw cai luo standing in front of him with a sword in her hand. "bastard, you dared to come here after you did that to me?" only then, zhao tian remember that he grabbed her ass the last time and flew from there. he just shrugged "you were the one who called me to come here, saying you have some information of that lycan syndicate." "or, did you lie to lure me here?" cai luo shook her head, "it is true, the spy came back and i have information." "good..." with a playful smile, he stepped forward and gently hugged her in his arms. cai luo was startled by his sudden hug and before she could react *slap* she felt a sharp sting on her ass and her cheeks turned red "you bastard." with a smirk, he grabbed her ass squeezing it "hmmm... good. luo, such a nice ass." *swoosh* however, at this time, a blade hurled towards his face at flickering speed with a metallic glint. *thoom*zhao tian moved his head and the blade destroyed the door and flew outside falling on the pavement where it created a huge crac on the ground. "what are you doing to lady luo?!!!" zhao tian glimpsed at the red haired woman fuming in anger. hoh? -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 270 Ass! chapter 270 ass! hm? zhao tian glimpsed at the fiery red-haired woman, her eyes ablaze with anger as she glared at him. "what are you doing to lady luo!" she yelled furiously in anger. cai luo tried to move in his arms, but she couldn''t as he was hugging her damn tightly. with a teasing smile, zhao tian gave another slap on her ass, letting her ass jiggle and hui xiang gritted her teeth as she jumped towards him "you!" *swish* a sharp mettalic blade appeared in her hand, and it quickly turned red as hui xiang infused her fire elemental into the blade. as the blade inched close to his face, he kept his playful smile and *woosh* with a burst of astral energy from his body, she was blasted away. *throom* she crashed on the couch and splintering it into two pieces as her body collapsed against the wall creating cracks on them and shaking the whole apartment for a second. *swish* however, shaking off the debris, she again dashed towards zhao tian and at this time, cai luo who was in his arms, turned her head and narrowed her eyes as she muttered "xiang. stop." hearing her cold tone, hui xiang''s body shrieked and she instantly kneeled on the floor "lay luo." despite being upset with zhao tian, cai luo will not allow anyone else to harm him. seeing that she was caring for him, zhao tian chuckled and turned his gaze to the woman kneeling on the floor. "she is the spy? she is so loyal.. hm" cai luo twisted her body in his arms to break free from his grasp, but zhao tian didn''t let her go and continued squeezing her ass cheeks spreading them, feeling her ample flesh on his palms. hui xian''s eyes trembled to see cai luo getting manhandled by zhao tian like this ''where is the fierce battle maniac yu hua? why is she not fighting back and she is also restricting me? who is this man?'' cai luo raised her hands, hitting his chest "bastard, let me go." she muttered, her cheeks flustering even more in shame. however, zhao tian got even bolder and brought his hand near the waistband of her pants. with a teasing glint in his eyes, he slid in his hand causing cai luo''s heart to skip a beat and her cheeks to flush a deep shade of crimson. "w-w-whaaa-" her body quivered as she felt the warmth of his hand inside her pants, directly touching her ass. zhao tian''s fingertips gently grazed the delicate fabric of her panties, and now he could clearly feel the squishiness of her ass cheeks. "now it feels even better, luo." he whispered in her ears, making her body tingle. the last time, zhao tian lied, saying that he took a pill he found in the ancient ruins to raise his cultivation. hearing her question, zhao tian gave a faint nod "something like that." cai luo narrowed her eyes and said, "i don''t recommend using pills to raise cultivation, as the impurities will stay in your body. but you are actually stronger than me after taking pills." "do the pills from ancient ruins have high purity?" she rolled her eyes. zhao tian just smiled and opened the refrigerator, but seeing that there was no cake, he glimpsed at cai luo. hm? cai luo also realized and spoke in a high voice "xiang, go and buy some cake." hun xiang who was clearing the debris, was startled, "cake?" neverthless, she hurried off to buy cake, as it was her lady''s order. cai luo spoke "wait a minute..." as she turned the stove on and carefully placed the milk container on top, preparing to heat it up. zhao tian moved beside her and gave a tap on her ass. hm? cai luo glimpsed at him and shook her head helplessly "could you stop groping my ass." "i won''t" ((???)) cai luo smiled wryly hearing his quick answer and zhao tian casually placed his hand around her shoulder. cai luo didn''t mind it and gave a faint elbow hit on his abdomen "bastard." "so, tell me, what do you know about lycan syndicate." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 271 Master, please!c chapter 271 master, please! standing on the small terrace, zhao tian sipped his coffee as he glanced at the surrounding apartments. "i see," he muttered under his breath after hearing cai luo''s explanation, who was standing beside him. cai luo glimpsed at him. "so there might be like six monarch astral stage ministers at peak level. but on our side, you have me and you. xiang is in the 2nd level of the monarch astral stage." "we need more powerful people to kill them. what should we do?" cai luo asked while her mind raced with thoughts, thinking if she should ask for help from zhenzhu. ''but even in zhenzhu, i can only ask for help from queen xue. i can''t place my trust in those fuckers, sect masters. even that ombudsman old man won''t be that helpful, and the government is also weak.'' ''should i leave for zhenzhu and ask for help from queen xue after all?'' zhao tian shook his head as he took another sip of his coffee. "we two are enough." hm? cai luo raised an eyebrow and spoke "you are being overly confident." zhao tian just shrugged and cai luo narrowed her eyes as she remembered the black flames he used last time to kill that guy from lycan syndicate. ''empyreal flames.'' curiosity tinkling in her eyes, she asked with a small smile "are you aware of the high stars?" zhao tian glanced at her in the corner of his eyes and let out a chuckle before nodding his head. "yeah, i know about them." cai luo nodded her head as she leaned on the railing. "everyone here thinks there are aliens but there are people out there more powerful than us. it''s so amusing." "i am surprised you know about them and you also have an empyreal flame." zhao tian raised an eye in surprise that she knows about empyreal flames too. "you are quite knowledgeable, aren''t you?" cai luo giggled hearing this, "well, i know some things. so, with your powerful empyreal flame... we can kill them huh." "well killing them or not, we should surely visit that place by ourselves one time." *knock* "lady luo." cai luo glanced at the door of her room and spoke "xiang come in." opening the door, hun xiang entered the room and saw them on the terrace as zhao tian''s hand is around her shoulder. seeing the lambo, fei lingxi quickly walked near it, but zhao tian drove past her and entered the garage first to park the car. after parking the car, he stepped outside, and fei lingxi quickly approached him "wait." zhao tian stopped for a second and looked at her indifferently. mustering her courage, she asked "what did you do to my body?" zhao tian''s eyes narrowed and seeing his eyes, fei lingxi lowered her gaze "my body is feeling hot constantly and i can''t concentrate on my work." "i... my lower part is always itching and i couldn''t stop m-masturbating." she honestly spoke and asked about this. "bitch, why are you asking me about your sex drive?" huh? sex drive? she has never had sex before so after tasting zhao tian''s dick, she couldn''t stop thinking about his dick. zhao tian walked to his mansion and fei lingxi quickly followed him "w-what to do now? i..." zhao tian stopped and raised his hand, clutching her neck "urgh!" fei lingxi gasped in shock as he suddenly grabbed her neck. his fingers tightened over her neck and her eyes trembled in pain, as she felt her vocal chords slowly being crushed. however at the same time, seeing his indifferent eyes and feeling his hands on her body, her pussy twitched as love juices began to trickle down her pussy. w-what? fei lingxi''s heart shook sensing this and at that instant, she understood why carrots and masturbating tools couldn''t satisfy her lust. she needs her master''s touch to satisfy her pussy and body. zhao tian said in a cold tone "don''t ever disturb my mom or miya in the future. you are the one who chose your freedom." as he retracted his hand, visible red handprints were on her neck, and she tumbled to the ground, gasping for breath. as zhao tian turned to leave, fei lingxi grabbed his leg "master, please!" ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter!!! Chapter 272 To the western nations! chapter 272 to the western nations! "master please!" fei lingxi grabbed zhao tian''s leg in desperation as she pleaded. huh? zhao tian turned his leg and gave her a kick in the face. *thud* she rolled down the floor and clutched her face in pain. "urghhhhh!" there was a clear red bruise on her cheek caused by his shoe. as zhao tian walked in, fei lingxi hurriedly came and clutched his leg "no, master." "bitch!" zhao tian stomped his foot on her face and pressed her head on the floor. "arrrrggghhhh!" the agonizing scream that escaped her lips was met with indifference as his shoes bore down on her face,tears cascading down her cheeks. "m-master listen to me..." despite her attempts to plead with him, he only increased the pressure, showing no signs of mercy or compassion. *thud* then he again gave her a kick in the face and a drop of blood came out of her nose, staining her lips. feeling the irony of the taste of her blood, fei lingxi clutched her face in her palms. "m-master urghhhh please listen to me." she pleaded, her tears mixing with her blood as they cascaded down her cheeks. zhao tian narrowed his eyes and fei lingxi quickly wiped the blood stains from her face with the shirt she was wearing. "master, i just realized that my body needs you. i cannot control this feeling... please do something. i..." with a cold glint, zhao tian spoke "i have no interest in you and why should i help you?" fei lingxi panicked and hastily spoke "n-no, master... my body needs you. i can sense the feeling subsiding after your touch. please." "please." she placed her head on the floor and humbly kowtowed. zhao tian smiled faintly "what were you saying?" fei lingxi spoke "m-my body craves your touch." "is that it?" fei lingxi spoke, the blood from her nose staining the floor "y-yes, master." "hmm.. you know how to beg." huh? fei lingxi''s eyes trembled and she closed her eyes "y-yeah, my pussy twitches every time you touch me. so please master, my pussy needs your big cock." "so... you want to be my slave again." fei lingxi gritted her teeth but she had no other choice as she could not live her daily life with that tingling feeling in her body. so she nodded her head "yes master, i want to be your slave and meat hole." "i see..." zhao tian muttered as a grin spread across his lips. ... *pakh* *pakh* the sound of flesh hitting against flesh echoed throughout the room as zhao tian''s dick pounded relentlessly into mei xiu''s pussy. the room was filled with the rhythmic and passionate sounds of their lovemaking, as their bodies moved together in perfect harmony. "haangh~~ tian." mei xiu let out a moan; however, zhao tian sealed her lips with a kiss and pushed her onto the bed, thrusting his hips quickly. "hangh~ haangh~~" mei xiu''s breasts heaved up and down with his every thrust and ceaseless moans escaped her lips. "xiu." mumbling her name, zhao tian opened his mouth biting on her nipple and mei xiu who was on the brink of ecstasy, orgasmed. the sheer intensity of the pleasure overwhelmed her to the point where she couldn''t keep track of the number of times she climaxed. her mind was completely consumed by the sensation, leaving her lost in a blissful haze of ecstasy. *pakh* "angh~!" zhao tian didn''t stop and continued to move his hips, enjoying how her sensitive pussy walls are tightly clutching on his cock every time he spreads them open. "en." ning zuiye muttered placing a kiss on his cheek. ... *tap* fei ziyu walked through the hallway of the mansion and quickly reached a room. with a sigh, she opened the door and entered in. with a heavy heart, she turned her gaze to the wall where a naked woman is tied to the wall, her body hanging from the ceiling. fei lingxi''s eyelashes fluttered open and a pained smile appeared on her face "z-ziyu." fei ziyu''s eyes trembled as she saw the red handprints all over fei lingxi''s body while her hands and legs are tied with ropes to the ceiling. "mom..." fei lingxi felt the pain in her hands and legs where the ropes are tied very tightly and gritted her teeth. "urgh... it hurts." fei ziyu just stayed silent as her master has ordered her not to remove her ties. "you shouldn''t have left mom." tears streamed down fei lingxi''s eyes. what''s worse is that zhao tian didn''t touch her body nor ravished her. she could still feel her pussy twitching and longing for her master''s touch. "urghh... i am sorry master." ... *secreech* zhao tian parked his rolls royce near teh apartment and soon, cai luo and hun xiang approached the vehicle. "tian she will drive." zhao tian shrugged and passed the car key to her. cai luo smiled "come and sit with me on the backseat. ahem, so we can plan our moves in western nations." zhao tian chuckled faintly and went to the back seat. hun xiang quickly drove the car to the airport. and the three of them entered the airport. once they arrived, the trio made their way into the bustling terminal and after verifying their passports, they board their planes. "we should have gone there flying. now this will take hours." "no, this kind of transportation will be less suspicious as we can easily infiltrate the nation." after a few hours of travelling by air, they finally set foot on the soil of the western nations. walking out of the airport, they ordered a cab and made their way towards the hotel they have reserved. meanwhile, at the same time, a purple haired woman was looking at zhao tian in surprise as she saw the handsome young man passing beside her on the cab. a smile appeared on zahra ashante''s lips "tian, what is he doing here?" --------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! look down, author''s thoughts! Chapter 273 In the hotel! chapter 273 in the hotel! *thud* closing the cab''s door, zhao tian, cai luo, and hun xiang exited the cab and made their way into the hotel they had already reserved for their stay. entering the hotel, they walked to the reception and the receptionist welcomed them with a warm smile, looking at the foreigners. a look of surprise flashed across the receptionist''s eyes as she gazed at the handsome young man. ''damn, he''s hot...'' but she quickly snapped out of her thoughts "welcome, dear customers." hun xiang stepped forward to speak with the receptionist. "we have already booked three rooms in this hotel via online." she began to tell the booking details. cai luo glanced at zhao tian who was standing beside her "we need to exchange some money to the currency of this nation." zhao tian gave a nod as he whispered, his voice barely audible "how long will they follow us?" he muttered as he sensed two men outside the hotel watching over them sitting inside a car. cai luo squinted her eyes "no idea, we have suppressed our auras so there is no way they can find out we are cultivators." moving close to her, zhao tian wrapped his arm around her shoulder "seems like they are suspicious because we are foreigners." cai luo nodded her head "yeah.. but there are foreigners coming and going out daily from this nation. then why the hell are they following us specifically." at this time, hun xiang came closer to them "here are our room keys." with a nod, zhao tian took a room key and cai luo took another key and saw the number 9 on it. she discreetly glanced at the key in zhao tian''s hand and saw the number 7 in it. hm? cai luo looked at hun xiang. "xiang, show your key." huh? "lady luo?" though confused, hun xiang showed the key, and cai luo saw the number 8 on it. "here, you can have this. give that to me." she exchanged the keys with hun xiang. i-it''s not like she wanted the room to be closer to zhao tian''s; it''s just that she likes number 8. its her lucky number. zhao tian shook his head helplessly. "why such fuss? we are going to leave the hotel soon, anyway." cai luo just scoffed, "hmph, let''s go." they quickly took the lift and went upstairs to their rooms. zhao tian entered his room and sensed around the room to see if there were any cameras or any other voice recording shit. seeing that it was clear, he walked near the windows and opened them, glancing at the two men who were inside the car, just outside the hotel. however, a little later, they drove away, and zhao tian narrowed his eyes. "do they do this to every foreigner coming to this nation?" *knock* zhao tian turned towards the door and spoke, "enter." *swish* at the same time, he cast a noise barrier around the room. opening the door, cai luo entered the room and sat on the bed "there are no spy devices in my room." with a nod, zhao tian sat beside her on the bed "i have also placed a noise barrier in this room." "oh, good." "where is that soy of yours?" *gulp* she gulped her saliva, seeing the ripped abs on his abdomen in awe. she also has abs because of her rigorous sword training but this looks even more cool. as she moved her hand to touch his abs, suddenly her eyes narrowed and zhao tian also squinted his eyes "emperor astral stage cultivator!" zhao tian muttered as he felt a strong presence in the sky just above the hotel. "we should check." hearing his mutter, cai luo gritted her teeth in anger because she was just about to get to the good part of touching his body and deepen their connection. ''i will kill whoever the fuck disturbed me.'' reluctantly, she took her head from his lap and both of them stood up from the bed. they casually walked out of the hotel as if nothing was happening. hm? cai luo narrowed her gaze as she felt the presence at the nearby alley. ''it feels like they are deliberately showing their presence and calling us.'' zhao tian and cai luo both nodded at each other and walked towards the alley behind the hotel. zahra ashante is standing in the alley with a smile, waiting for zhao tian''s arrival after revealing her presence. however, she suddenly felt a shiver run down her spine and her death instincts kicked in but before she could move, she felt a sword on her neck from behind. "so, why are you calling us?" meanwhile, zhao tian walked in front of the woman and quickly recognized the purple haired woman and her tan skin. "zahra!" "tiannnn~~" cai luo: -_- eh? ... *tap* a middle aged man was desperately running through the small path and he quickly reached a small hut made of wood. he dashed in and yelled "village head, they are here again." a woman with long blonde hair, who was in her room was startled as she heard the sudden yell. what? the middle aged man looked at the woman coming out of her room, her hair cascading down her waist but her face is hidden by a metal mask, only her purple eyes could be seen. "where are they?" -------------------------------------- important notice: i have started writing a new novel, you can search ''sorry but i only accept female disciples'' add it to library, it will help me a lot! it will take a while to appear on my profile, so its better to search. its slice of life btw. i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 274 Its been a while, Zahra! chapter 274 its been a while, zahra! (a/n: i forgot to say, check chapter 142 if you forgot abt her) "tiannnn~~" zahra ashante moved her head away from the sharp blade pressed against her neck and leaped into the arms of zhao tian, embracing him tightly. "tiannn, how are you?" zhao tian let out a soft laugh and pulled her into a warm embrace, his arms encircling her waist. "it''s been a while since i saw you." zahra ashante let out a soft sigh and retracted herself from his hug "yeah, i should have asked your contact number when i left last time. hehe, i will be sure to get it this time." zhao tian shook his head helplessly and cai luo had a frown looking at the tan skinned woman "tian, who is she?" with a nod, he introduced her "she is zahra, my friend." "hey, hey now..." zahra ashante wrapped her arms around his hand and grinned "i actually love him but i asked him not to love me back... well, that makes us friends, huh. so, yeah we are friends now." she loves him, but she doesn''t want him to reciprocate her feelings? cai luo''s frown deepened in confusion, what the hell? is this some kind of kink... masochist? as zahra ashante leaned in closer to tian''s neck, she couldn''t help but take a deep breath, savoring the intoxicating scent that enveloped him "haah, you smell incredible as ever, tian." she whispered, a smile playing on her lips. zhao tian grabbed her face and pushed her "and you are still a weirdo." "e-ehhhhh, tiannn." but she didn''t let him go and grasped him tightly. seeing her being reluctant, zhao tian retracted his hand and zahra ashante again snuggled on his hands with a wide smile on her face "hehehe." cai luo withdrew her sword back into her storage ring and her eyebrows twitched, seeing how zahra was hugging him so damn tightly. ''she not only ruined my good time but was also so clingy to him. it''s so frustrating.'' she glared at zahra ashante in exasperation. feeling her piercing stars, zahra ashante''s body shivered and she turned her gaze to cai luo "tian, i told you not to love me, but i didn''t expect you would cheat on me with another woman." "ouch!" zhao tian flicked her forehead causing her to writhe in mild pain and he glanced at cai luo "let''s go back to our rooms." ... "eh? you know my assassin name? i am surprised. see tian, i am so popular." zahra ashante flashed a wide smile, looking at zhao tian. cai luo nodded her head "yeah, there are no women in emperor rank assassins except windwhisper as she was also on my wanted list." a dry smile appeared on zahra ashante''s lips "wanted... list?" cai luo giggled at seeing her face "assassination organizations are against the government so of course they will be on my wanted list. in the past, i have killed a few emperor rank assassins." zhao tian rolled his eyes "oh, yeah... you are a police." meanwhile, zahra ashante was confused. she killed emperor rank assassins? is she saying the truth or just bullshitting? if anyone hunted emperor rank assassins, that wouldn''t get overlooked by her organization. they would surely try to get information on that person who killed their emperor rank assassin. to the best of her knowledge, there was only one woman who had successfully taken down emperor rank assassins, and that was yu hua, the battle maiden of zhenzhu. is she yu hua? zahra ashante cast a quick glance at the black haired woman sitting beside zhao tian "what is your name?" cai luo replied casually "cai luo." cai luo. zahra ashante muttered under her lips, so she is not yu hua? but she has never heard of this name cai luo. *knock* at this time, a knock was heard on the door and zhao tian spoke "enter." opening the door, hun xiang entered the room "lady luo." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 275 Maybe, we should retreat! 275 maybe, we should retreat! hun xiang who was standing in the room was shocked "what? so, our guess is right, lay luo? there is actually a person in half-empyreal realm?" cai luo nodded her head and now even she is contemplating whether to return or not. there is no way they can beat a half-empyreal stage cultivator. the odds are already against them with the number of monarch astral stage cultivators, and now there is a half-empyreal realm cultivator and they can also regenerate. they are doomed! doesn''t that mean without freya everglade on zhenhzu''s side, they would be weaker than lycan syndicate? thinking about this, cai luo made a decision "tian, we should abandon this mission and go back to our nation." "we can''t handle this level of threat." hun xiang also lowered her head as her efforts of collecting information became useless and she could only sigh. "no, we are not leaving." zhao tian shook his head and cai luo was stunned hearing this "tian, what are you saying? why should we attack them knowing very well that we would lose." zhao tian rolled his eyes at her "we have come this far. so let''s finish the job and leave." the lycan syndicate has already provoked him and he knows if he let them live any longer, it would only cause even more problems in the future. that orlando williams or miles williams will surely send someone else to kidnap his women or his family. he can''t always live in fear that his women might be attacked at any time. so he was dead set that he wouldn''t leave this country until the root of this problem is exterminated. cai luo shook his shoulders "tian, do you understand what you are saying? there would already be a lot of enemies in heaven astral stage to emperor astral stage." "and there is also these ministers and miles williams who are in monarch astral stage. and above all of this, there is a cultivator in half-empyreal realm." no?v(el)b\\jnn "tian, it''s better to retreat." "huh? a date is called a date because it''s between a couple. why should you join?" cai luo retorted "because tian is in my care right now. how can i let him be alone with an assassin woman like you." "that''s a dumb reason, you know." zahra ashante said with a teasing smile. "don''t care, i am joining anyway." -_- hun xiang had an indifferent face looking at both of them fighting. ... the middle aged man looked over at the woman with flowing blonde hair, her features obscured by a metallic mask that revealed only her piercing purple eyes. "where are they?" she asked, her voice dripping with coldness. the middle aged man spoke "lady natalie, near the river, in the mountains. there are a lot of people and there are even large trucks and helicopters there." natalie thompson narrowed her eyes "you stay here and ask the village people to be alert. i will be back in a while." "y-yes." natalie thompson came out of the house and quickly dashed towards the air and her destination was the rivers. "these bastards, how many times do i have to warn them?" cursing under her lips, she quickly flashed through the sky reaching near the river. as she looked down, her eyes landed on the group of men dressed in sleek black suits, accompanied by an array of massive trucks and luxurious black cars, all surrounded by the presence of a helicopter overhead. *thoom* she landed down with an impact, causing the soil to crack and form a huge dent on the ground. among them, a man clicked his tongue seeing the metal masked woman. liam hayes scoffed "don''t think we will be afraid of your warnings, you village head." natalie thompson walked closer to them, a glint of yellow energy flashing across her eyes "you fuckers, how many times have i told you. this mountain range is not for you to test nuclear weapons?" ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! try reading my new book ''sorry but i only accept female disciples'' add it to library! it will help me a lot! akkuzz_69 Chapter 276 Natalie Thompson! 276 natalie thompson! natalie thompson walked closer to them, a glint of yellow energy flashing across her eyes "you fuckers, how many times have i told you? this mountain range is not for you to test nuclear weapons?" liam hayes clicked his tongue in disdain. "this mountain range is not yours; it is government property and we have a permit from the government to test our nuclear weapons here and do anything to these mountain ranges." no?v(el)b\\jnn natalie thompson scoffed under her breath "and guess what? i don''t give a fuck about that." hearing her cursing, liam hayes narrowed his eyes "don''t think you can scare us away like last time." *thud* *thud* with a heavy and resounding thud, a large and imposing man strode confidently to the front from the group of men in black suits, shaking the ground a little. natalie thompson was taken aback by the aura "2nd level of the monarch astral stage?" liam hayes responded with a smug grin, "you seem to be feeling fearful, huh?" his tone was filled with arrogance as he taunted her. under the metal mask, a smile crept over natalie thompson''s lips as her fingers caressed her mask "nah, after staying in the village for many years... i am glad i can finally use my powers." *swoosh* her body suddenly glowed in mesmerizing yellow as a powerful aura oozed out of her body, causing the air itself to shake in reverberation. the men were filled with a sense of dread as they caught a glimpse of her piercing purple eyes peering out from behind the mask, sending a chill down their spines. *thrishhh* the sound of crackling energy filled the air as a vibrant yellow light began to swirl around her, gradually coalescing into a shimmering, intricate suit of yellow armor around her body. liam hayes was taken aback by the incredible energy emanating from her, causing his eyes to widen in surprise "you have¡ª*swoosh* but before he could finish his sentence, natalie thompson vanished from her place leaving a trail of yellow energy as she reappeared in front of liam hayes in an instant. she reached out her hand and firmly gripped his face, a flash of yellow light flickering in her eyes before smashing his face against the ground. *thooom* the grassland split open as his head hit the ground and his skull broke splattering out blood. instant kill. she stood up, her eyes turning to the other men "i know how to kill you, wolves who could regenerate. last time, i gave you guys a warning. but you came here again." the men snapped out of their state of shock and swiftly took fighting positions as their bodies quickly began to transform. natalie thompson cupped her palms as yellow energy gathered around her hands and as she opened her palm, the yellow energy took the form of a blooming lotus. the delicate petals unfurled before her, radiating a sense of serenity and beauty. she raised her hand and a mutter left her lips "radiant lotus." *swish* the yellow lotus grew in size as it floated above her hand and stretched above in the air for two hundred meters. she then turned her gaze to the swirling yellow petals of the lotus, leaving a blood bath on the floor after killing all of the men in black suits. the yellow lotus and its petals disappeared from there leaving no trace. at this time, some villagers rushed towards the place after hearing the battle noises across the forest. they all shivered in horror as they witnessed the horrifying sight of blood flowing through the river and natalie thompson, who was standing amidst the dead bodies. some of them turned their gaze in fear "glad.. the kids are not here." one of them couldn''t help but mutter in confusion "since lady natalie is so powerful... why is she in our small village." hearing the question, a middle aged man let out a sigh and walked to her "lady natalie." natalie thompson turned her head "maxwell, i told you to stay in teh vilage. why did you brought them here." maxwell lowered his head "forgive me, lady natalie... when i told them that you went to fight them. everyone was worried about you, so we came here." natalie could only sigh and she glimpsed at the array of trucks and cars. "now... what to do with these nuclear weapons." "drown them in the ocean or something?" her eyes narrowed ''no... if the lycan syndicate knew that the people they sent are already killed, they would just sent even more powerful people to test the nuclear weapons.'' ''maybe... i should go there and destroy them?'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 277 Kiss kiss! 277 kiss kiss! zahra ashante''s curious eyes glanced around at the array of clothes in front of her. extending her hand, she took a dark blue dress and placed it over her body. "tian, what do you think of this dress?" the four of them came to the mall for a shopping date. yeah, hun xiang stuck along with them. zhao tian looked at the dress in zahra ashante''s hands and smiled "yeah, it will look better on you." "hehe." zahra ashante smiled happily, a wide smile playing on her lips. at this time, he felt a tug on his shirt and he turned back to look at cai luo "luo?" cai luo showed a prisitine white shirt and asked "tian, do you think this will look good on you?" for me? zhao tian was surprised and cai luo placed the shirt''s shoulders above his shoulders to check the size. she nodded in satisfaction, a smile gracing her lips "en, this will be a perfect fit for you, tian." tsk! zahra ashante clicked her tongue in annoyance ''damn it, she scored a point. i should have also chosen a shirt for him.'' handing over the shirt in his hands, cai luo pushed him "go, go and wear." no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian smiled wryly and walked to the dressing room to change his clothes. as he left, cai luo glimpsed at zahra ashante in the corner of her lips and showed a smirk. i won. zahra ashante narrowed her eyes "seems like i have a competitor here." cai luo kept the smug look on her face and zahra asked "you also love, tian?" huh? hearing the question, cai luo was taken aback and she asked the question to herself. do i... love him? she was not sure of herself and zahra ashante clicked her tongue as she took teh blue drees and left there to try the dress. "hehe." giggling she jumped into his arms, her arms encircling his neck as her fingers danced over his bare back. with a soft sigh, she rested her head on his shoulder, feeling the warmth of his skin and she took a deep breath, inhaling his scent. "hmng~ tian." she moaned faintly nuzzling his face all over his chest as she enjoyed the heat of his flesh. zhao tian smiled wryly and zahra ashante raised her head placing a kiss on his cheek, snuggling her body onto him like a crazy woman. "tian... i don''t want you to fall in love with me, but..." her eyes glimpsed into his tender blue and she bit her lips, controlling her urge to just sink her teeth into his lips and bite them very hard. "i just want to... kiss that damn lips of yours. but i am scared... you will fall in love with me then." zhao tian chuckled and leaned in, bringing his face close to hers. huh? zahra ashante was startled by his sudden approach and before she could react, his lips touched hers. her eyelashes fluttered feeling the soft lips caressing her lips and zhao tian brought his hands lower to her waist and pulled her closer, his chest hitting with hers. feeling the heat of his lips, she closed her eyes to enjoy the kiss and her hands tightened around his body. "tian.." she mumbled, her soft breath hitting her lips and zhao tian again took her lips sucking on them. zhan tian''s hands got bolder as his hands went lower, cupping both of her ass cheeks in her palms. zahra ashante was startled by his sudden touch but zhao tian didn''t let her think as he gave a tight squeeze, feeling the softness of her ass. "hnnngggg~ tian~" her hands were also not idle as they began to wander his body taking in every contour of his body and relishing in his warmth. they lost themselves in the taste of each other lips, that they continued kissing as if they were the only ones in this world. *creek* however, at this time the door opened. "tian, how long to wear the shirt?" cai luo''s jaw dropped as she saw the scene in front of her. "what the hell??!!" ------------------------------------------- Chapter 278 Fuck you, bitch! 278 fuck you, bitch! "what the hell are you doing?" cai luo yelled in shock, looking at zhao tian and zahra ashante hugging each other so tightly and madly kissing each other''s lips. zahra ashante, with a coy smile playing on her lips, shifted her attention to cai luo and chuckled softly "can''t you see what we are doing? of course we are kissing." cai luo''s gaze narrowed as she saw his hands on her ass ''this guy really has a thing for ass, huh.'' zhao tian spoke with a teasing smile "it is really mannerless to open a door without knocking, you know." a faint blush appeared on cai luo''s cheeks as she saw zhao tian''s top body, as he is not wearing any shirt right now and she quickly captured his body in her mind. but as she saw zahra ashante''s hands on his bare shoulders, her lips twitched "hmph, womanizer." zahra ashante scoffed and rolled her eyes "you are not his woman, so it''s none of your concern, right?" h-huh? cai luo was startled to hear this and zahra ashante smiled upon seeing her face. "hmph!" cai luo let out a huff and turned on her heel, striding away from the scene with a look of contempt on her face. zahra ashante was amused to see her reaction and turned her gaze to zhao tian "tian, are you aware she loves you?" no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle "yeah, i know..." he is not dense enough to not see through her feelings. zahra ashante giggled and leaned in again pecking his lips "you better wear that shirt she took, or else she''s going to be even more furious," she playfully warned. with a nod, zhao tian took the shirt as he began to wear it and zahra ashante too, took the dress and spoke "tian, can you turn around, i want to change clothes." a playful smile appeared on his lips and he shook his head "no." seeing his smile, zahra ashante turned around her body showing her back to him and spoke "as i said, tian... i don''t want you to fall for me before i finish my goal. what if you saw my body and fell in love with me?" "so i will turn this way." zhao tian fastened the buttons on his shirt and zahra ashante also began to remove her dress, as the fabric of her cloth slipped from her body, revealing her black underwear. but all zhao tian could see was her back and his gaze lowered as he saw her shapely ass cheeks, with the underwear splitting them into two. with a teasing glint in his eyes, he gave her a sharp slap on the ass causing her body to tremble in pain. "shhhh!" zahra ashante hissed in pain but she didn''t turn her body and spoke in a soft tone "stop, tian... it hurts." however, zhao tian took a step forward and hugged her body from behind, his fingers sliding down to her abdomen. "t-tian." zahra ashante was stunned by his sudden touch and zhao tian placed his chin on her shoulder, whispering in her ear "i will fall in love with you if i see your body?" he asked his fingers teasing her belly button. "hmmngh~!" zahra ashante let out a soft, muffled sound of pleasure as she felt a tingling sensation from the gentle touch of his finger. "let me see what you have got, zahra." he muttered, before placing a kiss on her ear as his hands moved forward to her chest. zahra ashante glimpsed down at her hands moving close to her boobs but she didn''t have the desire to resist his touches and anticipation filled her heart. *flick* with a swift motion, he raised her bra up and her boobs popped out of hiding. a hint of amusement danced in zhao tian''s eyes as he softly cupped her boobs under his palm "zahra, f cup?" zahra ashante''s body trembled at his touch and she nodded her head "en. y-you like them?" "yes daddy!" ... -_- you guys! zhao tian let out a deep sigh while sitting on the back seat of the car, crushed between zahra ashante and cai luo. both of them were hugging his arm from each side and zahra ashante turned her eyes to cai luo "why are you hugging him, you are not his lover." cai luo squinted her eyes "he came to this nation under the care of me, so i have to take good care of him." both of them frowned at their eyebrows and zhao tian could definitely feel the electricity sparkling between their eyes. sitting in between the cat and dog, zhao tian finally came back to the hotel. ... zhao tian fell back on his bed after the tiresome date and the others also entered his room sitting on the couches, while zahra ashante fell behind him on the bed. zhao tian glimpsed at hun xiang and spoke "let''s go to your home near the lycan kingdom." cai luo narrowed her gaze and a sigh escaped her lips "yeah, let''s stop dwindling around here and focus on our mission." zahra ashante looked at zhao tian. "tian... how about me?" "you... don''t need to come with us for the mission, zahra." zahra ashante raised an eyebrow "its because i am weak?" zhao tian nodded his head and spoke honestly "you are still in emperor astral stage. luo is in 8th level of monarch astral stage and she is in the 3rd level of monarch astral stage." "so we can withstand the fight, but you are weak... so, its better if you leave." zahra ashante bit her lips in frustration but what he said is true. she has to become strong as she has an even bigger goal she has to reach. zhao tian pulled her into his arms and smiled faintly. "go and train to become stronger quickly. so after finishing your goal, i can love you." zahra ashante''s heart quivered with emotion upon hearing his words, and she found solace in nuzzling her face into his neck as she responded softly, "surely, tian." as he tenderly grasped her hand, a white light shot from his ring and it entered her storage ring. "i have given you some pills, use them to strengthen yourself." "uh, okay." zahra ashante nodded her head and tap kissed his lips. "then i am leaving now... i won''t be hindering you anymore. stay safe, tian." after standing up from the bed, she cast one last glance at zhao tian before turning the doorknob and stepping out of the room. cai luo let out a sigh and looked over at hun xiang "prepare the car, we are going to lycan kingdom." Chapter 279 Xiangs apartment! 279 xiang''s apartment! *vroom* as the sleek car zipped down the open road, zhao tian relaxed in the back seat, a smile spreading across his face as he read a message from his mother on his phone. he turned his gaze to the woman who was leaning on his chest, her eyes were closed as she was sleeping, his arm draped around her shoulder. hun xiang who was driving the car, slowed down the vehicle as she reached a group of apartments and quickly parked the car in front of an apartment. she turned her head and looked at zhao tian "uh..." she felt a little awkward as she didn''t know how to call him. zhao tian shifted his eyes to the view of the small apartment outside the window before turning back to gently nudge cai luo''s cheek "luo, get up." he whispered softly. cai luo''s eyebrows wrinkled but she didn''t open her eyes and nuzzled her face in his chest "no, tian... let me sleep a bit more." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and pinched her cheeks "get uppppp. we have arrived." "ahh!" cai luo opened her eyes, feeling a slight pain in her cheek and looked at zhao tian. she playfully lifted her hand and gently squeezed his cheek, a playful glint in her eyes "why are you disturbing my sleep?" she asked pouting her lips. hun xiang spoke "lady luo, we have arrived." "oh?" cai luo looked outside and saw the apartment. she sensed around the area but she couldn''t sense any cultivators "eh? xiang, you said, your house is close to the lycan syndicate kingdom. but we are in an apartment." ehhh? hun xing was dumbfounded "what i meant was, lady luo, this is the closest place to the lycan kingdom where normal people can live." "the place is quite hidden so, normal people won''t reach that place." zhao tian flicked cai luo''s forehead making her writhe in slight pain "you want her house next to the lycan kingdom palace or something?" cai luo smiled wryly and zhao tian tapped her cheeks and said, "get down." "en." with a nod, cai luo opened the door of his car and went out. following him, zhao tian also got out. "lycan kingdom is not so far from here. maybe at night, we can fly there. we just need to cover our faces with masks and wear dark hoodies." as the sun started its gradual descent in the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the terrace outside zhao tian''s room, he and cai luo sat leisurely, savoring the freshly brewed coffee. taking a sip of his coffee, zhao tian casually wrapped his left arm around cai luo''s shoulders, who was sitting beside him on the wooden bench. cai luo mumbled in a soft tone "tian, this might be the last coffee we are drinking together." zhao tian narrowed his eyes upon hearing this "you think we will die?" cai luo let out a sigh "there is a 90 percent chance we will die if we go to fight those lycan syndicate today. even i underestimated their strength." with a slight frown, zhao tian spoke "i have told you, luo, not to worry. we can handle this..." cai luo''s heart shook and her eyes were filled with worry. "tian... there is still time. think about it, we need even more strength." "we can come back later with more people and we can fight them. then we can surely win." zhao tian squinted his eyes as he looked at her. "luo, i have already talked about this with you. if you are scared, you can leave... but i am staying here." cai luo gently hit his chest "bastard, how can i leave you alone... when i know, you are going to face a dangerous situation?" zhao tian just stayed silent and took another sip of his coffee. meanwhile, many thoughts and emotions are swirling inside cai luo''s heart and her eyes tremble in uncertainty. her fingers clutched her coffee cup tightly ''then i have no other choice... but to do it.'' *tap* hearing footsteps, cai luo turned her head and smiled looking at hun xiang "xiang." "lady luo, i brought the dessert." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 280 About Heavens! 280 about heavens! *swoosh* the woman, her silver hair cascading down her back, floating crosslegged above the bed with an ethereal grace, red flames and sparks of ice swirling around her. she has her eyes closed, but her long pointed ears give an ethereal look to her face. ning xue sat comfortably on the couch, a soft smile playing on her lips as she watched freya everglade diligently practicing the twin phoenix cultivation technique. with a swift *woosh* the swirling ice shards began to multiply rapidly, causing the temperature of the room to plummet instantly. the once comfortable atmosphere was now enveloped in an icy chill as the icy shards continued to spread and grow out of control. huh? ning xue stood up from her seat in panic and walked close to her "sister freya..." freya everglade''s brows knitted together as a sharp pang shot through her body, causing her to tremble uncontrollably. the intensity of the discomfort was evident on her face as she struggled to keep her composure. "urgh." she let out a frustrated growl, feeling the turbulent ice energy within her body, struggling to keep it under control as she nervously bit down on her crimson lips. *swish* the dark red flames consumed the ice shards and the ice shards evaporated into nothing. "haah!" with a gentle exhalation, freya everglade slowly opened her eyes, a crimson sparkle flickering through them. her body descended and her ass slowly settled on the bed. ning xue asked in concern "sister... freya, what happened." freya everglade clutched her head in pain hearing leya everglade''s scream in her mind "it is leya... urghhh." "she is repelling me and making my energies unstable, making it hard to maintain the cultivation technique." ning xue frowned her eyes in confusion "why is she... doing that?" freya everglade muttered under her breath "seems like as i learn this cultivation technique, my body and soul is healing." "if i use my phoenix flame now, it won''t suck my life energy like before. so... the soul which got corrupted and split is also gradually healing." "which means leya everglade inside me is dying." upon hearing this, ning xue smiled "that''s actually great. now she won''t disturb you anymore." "i... guess." leya everglade was cursing inside freya''s mind "don''t you dare learn that cultivation technique, i will kill you!!!" freya everglade shook her head but she was also a little hesitant to kill leya everglade, as she had been with her for years now. even though she is so annoying, she is a part of herself... like another sister to her. but, she has no other choice now, if she wants to use her powers and stop her body from losing its life energy, she has to kill her own persona. leya everglade! ... zhao tian was sitting on the bed, his finger scrolling down the finstagram. the soft glow of the screen illuminated his face, casting a faint blue light in the dimly lit room. "it''s almost 7... time to leave" a mumble left his lips. *thud* with a loud thud, cai luo, who had been lounging on the bed, suddenly sprang to her feet and leaped onto tian''s back, calling out his name excitedly. "tian." "luo." zhao tian smiled wryly and with a teasing glint, she pulled his ears making them red. eh? zhao tian was startled by her sudden pull and his lips twitched as he turned his body, pushing her onto the bed. *thud* "you little..." he murmured as he flipped her over on the bed. "ahh!" cai luo let out a soft laugh as she playfully snuggled into the bed, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "tian, hahaha you know i''m just teasing," she said between giggles. zhao tian had no intention of allowing her to leave and firmly pushed her body down onto the bed, refusing to let her escape. with a playful smile, he raised his hand *plah* giving a sharp slap on the ass. "kyah! it hurts... hooahhh." zhao tian''s smile widened as he looked at the blue shorts she was wearing. he grabbed the shorts and pulled it down through her legs, leaving her only in her red panties. h-huh? cai luo was shocked and tried to turn her body however, zhao tian didn''t let her go and pressed her onto the bed. he then grabbed her panties and cai luo''s heart skipped a beat as she knew what was he about to do next "t-tian, don''t tell me, you..." *treek* zhao tian pulled her panties tearing them down and his gaze fell on the smooth- skinned buns in front of him. the sight of her half naked body elicited a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, as he couldn''t help but admire the way the vibrant hue of her red underwear contrasted against her skin. cai luo''s eyes trembled as she knew she was half naked in front of his eyes and she tried to twist her body "t-tian... do you know what you are doing?" "yeah." zhao tian muttered as he grabbed her ass cheek with his one hand, while his other hand is pressing her back to restrain her on the bed. as his fingers sank into the marshmallow, he smiled and gave it a tight squeeze feeling the warmth of her ass in his fingerstips. a huge blush took over cai luo''s face and she felt she would die in embarrassment. a bold idea appeared in zhao tian''s mind and he spoke in a teasing voice "you said... i won''t lay my hands on you." he turned her body again and saw the adorable, deep crimson face of cai luo. she quickly clutched her thighs together, so he won''t look at her vagina. "see, how i am ravishing this body of yours..." he whispered softly before moving closer and gently pressing his lips against hers in a tender kiss. ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! hehe and also try my new book! Chapter 281 Luo dear! 281 luo dear! zhao tian turned her body on the bed again and saw the adorable, deep-crimson face of cai luo. she quickly clutched her thighs together so he wouldn''t look at her vagina. "see, how i am ravishing you..." he whispered softly before moving closer and gently pressing his lips against hers in a tender kiss. h-huuuhhh?! cai luo was taken aback by the unexpected sensation of his soft lips against hers, causing her entire body to freeze in shock. no?v(el)b\\jnn her heart raced as she felt a flutter in her chest, and her gaze trembled as she locked eyes with his gentle blue gaze. zhao tian savored the moment as he closed his eyes and gently kissed her lips, relishing the delicate texture and taste of her soft lips. *badump* cai luo''s heart beat rose as he continued nibbling on her lips and her hands instinctively found their way to his shoulders, where she held on tightly, her fingers curling around his muscles in a desperate grip. zhao tian gently retracted his lips and saw cai luo still reeling in shock, her mouth slightly parted. cai luo took her trembling hand from his shoulder and gently caressed her lips, as she could still feel the lingering warmth of his lips. "ti... an." zhao tian''s hands delicately encircled her waist, drawing her in even closer as he leaned in for another passionate kiss, his lips meeting hers in a deep, intimate embrace. cai luo was caught off guard again and as she opened her lips to speak, zhao tian deftly slid his tongue in, turning it into a passionate kiss. *gasp* cai luo''s breath caught in her throat and before she could respond, zhao tian sucked on her lips, intertwining his tongue with hers as their shared saliva blurred her thoughts. cai luo''s eyelashes quivered as zhao tian continued kissing her, dominating her tongue as the taste of their saliva muddled her mind. her mind stopped processing as she couldn''t think of anything and she submitted herself to his aggression as he pressed her body against the bed, not letting her move. her grip on his shoulders got tightened, and at the same time she felt zhao tian''s hands wandering on her body, taking in every curve, she raised her hand from his shoulder and hugged his neck, submitting herself to him as she also began to reciprocate the kiss consumed by the heat of the moment. their bodies became entwined as they hugged each other tightly on the bed, their lips locked in a fervent kiss that seemed to consume them both. saliva dripped down their lips but they didn''t seem to mind it and sucked on each other''s lips madly, as if they were desperately thirsting for the taste of each other''s lips. she lost herself in the warmth of his embrace, the intensity of their kiss, leaving her breathless and longing for more. after a long battle of tongues, both of them finally retracted their lips forming a thin strand of slaiva connecting their lips. "huff! huff!" the sound of heavy breathing filled the air as they locked eyes, their chests rising and falling in a desperate attempt to catch their breath. the warmth of each other''s breath brushed against their cheeks, intensifying the intimate moment between them. "tian..." "haaangh~~ b-bastard." cai luo let out a moan feeling his moist tongue rolling on her tongue and how skillfully he was sucking on her hardened nipple. love juices began to drip from her pussy as she clutched her thighs tightly and zhao tian continued to lick and suck on her nipple frevourly. zhao tian raised her gaze and looked at her trembling eyes oozing with embarrassment. and feeling his gaze, she averted her eyes bashfully. "luo..." not being able to resist her cute face, zhao tian leaned up, took her lips in a deep kiss and released her arms from his grip. retracting the kiss, zhao tian smiled gently and cai luo gaze lowered in shyness. zhao tian glimpsed down at her clutched thigh and gently brought his hand near her crotch. feeling his hand inching closer to her thighs, cai luo clutched even more tightly not letting his fingers go near her private part. zhao tian turned his gaze at her and she shook her head shyly. zhao tian tenderly ran his fingers along cai luo''s thighs, planting a soft kiss on her cheek. in that moment, their eyes locked, and she found herself unable to resist the overwhelming desire she felt for him. the electricity between them was palpable, sparking a fire that neither could ignore. without even realizing it, she instinctively opened her legs slightly, allowing him a fleeting glimpse of her pussy. zhao tian moved closer to her crotch and grabbed both of her thighs splitting them open in an m shape. cai luo could feelher predatory gaze on her pussy and she felt tinglish "tian... stop looking at it too much... its so embarassing." but what caught tian''s eyes were the tiny of grass of hair on her crotch which is blonde in color. ''huh? her hair color is black... but here it is blonde?'' ----------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 282 *Cai Luo* chapter 282 *cai luo* zhao tian caught a glimpse of the immaculate pink pussy displayed in front of him, with love juices seeping out of it. however, he was taken aback by the subtle pussy hair adorning her crotch. ''huh? her hair color is black... but here it is blonde? maybe this is her real color and that is dye?'' but he shook his head, as this was not the time to think about it. meanwhile, cai luo felt like she wanted to dig a hole and hide in it, as she knew zhao tian was seeing her pussy which was leaking love juices like a waterfall. "t-tian... shall i-i wash up first?" she took a bath in the morning and then they went to date in the afternoon, and later they traveled three hours to come here. so she must be sweaty. "no." no zhao tian muttered as he brought his hands to her pussy and touched her pink pussy folds, delicately parting her soft, pink folds with his gentle touch. cai luo hurriedly hid her pussy with her hand, her face flushing red "t-tian, please... i will wash. i must be so sweaty." zhao tian took her hand from hiding her pussy and spoke "no luo, it''s perfectly alright." cai luo hesitatingly removed her hand and bit her lips in nervousness and embarrassment. ''h-he is looking at it so hardly...'' just the thought alone turned her on so much and zhao tian saw even more love juices squirming from her stretched pussy. zhao tian was completely captivated by the sheer beauty of her pussy, unable to resist the temptation to bring his face closer to it. cai luo couldn''t help but squirm with pleasure as she felt his warm breath gently tickling the walls of her pussy. "t-tian...." zhao tian looked down at the delicate folds of skin, which appeared to be moving as if they were breathing. he gently leaned in and placed a tender kiss on the lower part of her lips *gasp* cai luo was startled and hurriedly grabbed his head "n-no.. tian... t-thats not the place to... haangh~!" but zhao tian didn''t heed her words and gave her pussy another kiss. "tian..." cai luo''s eyes moistened in embarrassment, and zhao tian let out his tongue, licking her pink pussy. "oonhgg~~" feeling his tongue, cai luo''s heart shook "t-tian..." cai luo''s eyes trembled seeing his dick and various emotions swirled in her heart. before she could respond, zhao tian kissed her lips shutting her down and gently slid his dick into her moist pussy. cai luo could feel how zhao tian''s dick was slowly spreading her pussy making its way deeper, causing her eyes to tremble. "urgh..." she felt a faint pain as it reached even deeper and zhao tian felt a thin layer blocking his way. with a soft sigh, he pushed in tearing the hymen and cai luo gritted her teeth in sheer pain "urghh~ t-tian..." she whimpered, her eyes welling up with tears. zhao tian slowed down his movements and as cai luo tensed in pain, he felt her pussy walls tightly clutching on his cock, giving him intense pleasure. "luo!" zhao tian whispered her name, as he tenderly kissed her lips. his hands caressed her body, focusing on her breasts and gently stimulating her nipples to provide her with relief from the discomfort she was feeling. cai luo eagerly returned the kiss, desperately attempting to distract herself from the excruciating sensation of zhao tian''s immense dick stretching her to her limits. after a while of kissing, cai luo pulled away from the embrace, her chest rising and falling rapidly as she tried to catch her breath. *huff* gasping for air, she looked up at zhao tian with a mixture of desire and anticipation "bastard... this is how you take my first time." "you started it." as zhao tian continued thrusting his dick into cai luo''s vagina, she experienced a mix of sensations. initially, there was a slight discomfort, but as he persisted, the pain gradually gave way to a pleasurable sensation that elicited a moan of satisfaction from her lips. zhao tian moved his hips back and forth sliding his huge dick inside her pussy. cai luo''s eyelids fluttered as she felt his dick spreading her pussy with each thrust giving her pleasure. *pakh* "mmngh~ tian~~" with a soft gasp, cai luo''s body trembled as a wave of pleasure washed over her, erasing the initial discomfort she had felt and replacing it with an overwhelming sensation that left her mind and body in a state of blissful surrender. seeing that cai luo was getting used to it and she was enjoying it, zhao tian decided to push himself even further, intensifying his speed and increasing the force of his pounding. *pakh* *pakh* with each thrust of zhao tian''s cock into cai luo''s pussy, she couldn''t contain the overwhelming pleasure that coursed through her body. "tian... tian..." the intense pleasure was so overwhelming that it left her gasping for breath and trembling with desire. the room was filled with the sound of her breathless moans of pleasure as she called out his name. "haangh~ .." cai luo was lost in the sensation of being filled by zhao tian, her moans becoming more urgent and desperate as she surrendered herself to the pleasure he was giving her. *pakh* "angh~!!!" her body quivered uncontrollably as zhao tian''s throbbing cock expertly explored the depths of her wet pussy. "tian!" the sensations overwhelmed her, causing her to gasp his name with every breath. zhao tian, too, was consumed by an insatiable desire as he relentlessly pounded into her, losing himself in the intense pleasure that coursed through his veins. each thrust of his cock sent waves of pleasure coursing through her, leaving her completely at his mercy as he skillfully navigated every inch of her eager flesh. with each rhythmic movement, they inched closer and closer to the brink of pure bliss, their bodies entwined in a dance of passion and desire. as they enjoyed the moment of ecstasy, cai luo reached climax first with a release of fluid, *squirtt* followed closely by zhao tian who also reached the peak of pleasure and ejaculated his semen into her womb. *splurt* "tian~!" cai luo''s body instinctively arched in response to the overwhelming sensation of pleasure that coursed through her. -------------------------------------------- Chapter 283 A little talk with Luo! chapter 283 a little talk with luo! "haah!" "haah!" no?v(el)b\\jnn lying on the bed, zhao tian and cai luo looked at each other, their chests heaving up and down after their blissful intercourse, as they breathed in each other''s scent, a strong smell of sex filled the room. cai luo took a deep breath and asked in a weak voice, "h-how many times have we done it?" zhao tian''s eyes glanced around and saw the mess they had made in the room, with his cum and her love juices sprayed on the floor. letting out a sigh, zhao tian pulled his dick from her pussy as his cum burst out from it like a dam staining the bedsheets. "i lost count after 10." with blurry eyes, cai luo looked down at her pussy which was deep red in color after his continuous pounding "i am sure... you got me pregnant after you came that much inside me. it''s not my safe day." cai luo moved her body snuggling into his arms and zhao tian too encircled his arms around her waist, hugging her tightly, her boobs pressing on his chest. their naked bodies intertwined as they relished in the warmth radiating from each other''s skin. "tian.." she leaned forward and pecked his lips softly, burying her face in his neck. as they snuggled up on the bed, enjoying each other''s warmth and closeness, *ring* *ring* the sudden sound of a ringing phone shattered the peaceful silence of the room. huh? zhao tian glimpsed at his pant which were on the ground and his mobile was ringing from the pocket. he raised his hand and the mobile phone levitated toward him. seeing the name ''mei xiu'' he attended the call and brought it near his ear "xiu, what happened?" mei xiu who is on the other end of the call spoke "tian, sister shenyi said she wants to talk to you about something important." "important?" zhao tian squinted his eyes upon hearing this. however, at this time, cai luo swiftly grabbed the mobile from his hand and brought it near her ear "sorry whatever you are, we are having sex, so call us later." she said and cancelled the call as she placed it on the nearby lamp shelf. -_- zhao tian looked at her dumbfounded. seeing her trembling eyes, zhao tian narrowed his eyebrows "luo?" cai luo let out a faint cough and muttered "oh, blonde is my natural hair color. i dyed it black since it stands out." "i see." zhao tian mumbled under his breath. cai luo gave a nod and spoke, withdrewing herself from his embrace "i want to take a bath... i was already sweaty and we had a ton of sex." "then, let''s bathe together." ... "mngh~ tian." cai luo let out a soft moan as zhao tian bit her lips, both of them hugging each other in the shower as the cold water cascaded down their bodies. retracting the kiss, cai luo leaned over and gently bit his shoulder "you bastard..." *plah* zhao tian gave a sharp slap on her ass and asked "you are still calling me bastard?" cai luo snorted as she pinched his waist "of course, you forced me on the bed." zhao tian raised her chin with his fingers and spoke in a playful tone "don''t act like this wasn''t your plan from the beginning. from the moment you chose to stay in my room, to the moment you started teasing me... i know you want to be fucked by me." "i just acted along with your plan. that''s why i forced you as i knew you wouldn''t resist it." h-huh? cai luo was taken aback that she found out about her plan. feeling embarrassed, she looked down and stammered, unable to find the right words to explain herself "i-i..." zhao tian wrapped his arms around her, his hands instinctively moving to cup her buttocks as he pulled her closer to him "so care to tell me why you did all of that?" cai luo''s frustration grew and she hit his shoulders "it''s because of you bastard, because of you... i had to take that decision." Chapter 284 You need to see this? 284 you need to see this? "it''s because of you, bastard." "huh? what did i do?" cai luo raised her hand pinching both of his cheeks "because you are going to fight those lycan syndicate, knowing that it is impossible to win them." zhao tian narrowed his eyes in confusion and a faint blush appeared on cai luo''s cheeks "i-i am not sure of my own feelings... but i know i want to be with you and i-i love you... i guess." "i tried to stop you but you refused to listen to me and we may die out there in the lycan kingdom''s territory. so, i thought... before dying, i need to at least confirm my feelings with you." "but i couldn''t bring myself to talk about my feelings, so i gave you hints and came to your room, and teased you. but i truly didn''t expect you would take it to heart and have sex with me." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and decided to tease her "ehh? you love me? i thought we were just having sex... like sex friends?" h-huh? cai luo''s heart sank upon hearing this and her eyes wavered "t-tian, what are you saying? you touched my body and loved me in the bed... t-then that? why?" zhao tian had clueless eyes "hm? that''s because you have a sexy body and i thought you just wanted to have sex with me." w-what? cai luo was taken aback by the revelation, her heart quivering with a mix of emotions. the realization that he may not have truly loved her caused a wave of sorrow to wash over her, leaving her eyes brimming with tears. t-then he didn''t love me? seeing her tear up, zhao tian was startled "oi, i was just teasing you..." hm? cai luo looked at him, while zhao tian gently brushed away the tears that had welled up in her eyes "really?" zhao tian gave a nod and pecked her lips "why would i have sex with a woman whom i don''t love?" "then you love me, right?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, yeah.. i do." "then say it, say i love you." zhao tian smiled and spoke softly "i love you." "who would fall asleep in the middle of the bath? haa, she must be exhausted mentally after the long sex." taking the quilt, he covered her body and he waved his hand as a swirl of water and wind covered the room, cleaning the remnants of their sex. as he leisurely walked over to the lamp, he casually reached for his mobile phone and glanced at the screen "uh, its 1 am." ... *swish* zhao tian appeared in the artifact, out of his mansion and sensing his presence, in the next instant two women appeared in front of him. "tian." "my liege." looking at xia shenyi and shi yixian, zhao tian gave a nod and glimpsed at xia shenyi "shenyi, you have something important to talk about?" "yeah, let''s go in." as zhao tian gave a nod, he glanced at shi yixian who was looking at him expectantly. "yixian?" shi yixan looked at his lips, a faint blush coloring her cheeks "my liege, your lips." "oh!" zhao tian remembered and wrapped his arm around her waist, drawing her closer to him before leaning in to passionately kiss her -_- xia shenyi watched them have a passionate kiss and they were even using tongues. shi yixian pulled away from the kiss, a gentle smile playing on her lips as she nodded gratefully "thankyou, my liege." with a chuckle, zhao tian patted her head and the three of them walked into the mansion. as he stepped through the grand entrance of the mansion, his eyes fell upon a group of familiar faces gathered in the living room. zhao suyin, zhao ying, chi miya, ning xue, freya everglade, mei xiu, ling huang, ling meiying and fire spirits too sitting on the sofas and seeing him entering, everyone stood up. zhao ying walked forward and hugged him "tian''er." she muttered his name with a kiss on his cheek. embracing her, zhao tian questioned "why is everyone here?" zhao ying turned to look at xia shenyi "sister shenyi said that she will show something." xia shenyi nodded her head and spoke in a serious tone "it''s about heavens, tian... you should see this." Chapter 285 Heavenly lightning! 285 heavenly lightning! "it''s about heavens, tian... you should see this." "something about heavens?" zhao tian squinted his eyes upon hearing xia shenyi''s words. hearing the word ''heavens'' everyone was intrigued, even freya everglade, as they had never seen or interacted with these heavens directly. zhao tian waved his hand and everyone sat back in their places. zhao ying pulled zhao tian''s hand and made him sit between her and zhao suyin. "tian''er." smiling heartily, zhao suyin leaned on his shoulder and zhao tian too, wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "mom..." xia shenyi glanced over at the two fire spirits, who looked like they were scared of their lives. both of the fire spirits walked towards the center and looked at zhao tian. "my lord." zhao tian smiled faintly and xia shenyi spoke "tian, the empyreal flames are formed by a high concentration of fire energy and also by the essence of heavens." freya everglade let out a sigh "shenyi, you gathered us here to take a lesson about emyreal flames?" "bitch, shut up." -_- freya everglade was dumbfounded hearing her cursing and stayed silent, while a few women couldn''t help but chuckle at her bewildered expression. xia shenyi shook her head helplessly and glanced at tian "tian, since the empyreal flames are formed by the essence of the heavens, i thought that, they might know something about the heavens, so..." the golden flame spirit nervously spoke "b-but we would be punished by the heavens again." letting out a sigh, xia shenyi spoke "it is for your archon to watch." the phoenix flame narrowed its gaze and both flame spirits looked at each other before nodding their heads. "we are actually curse-" no?v(el)b\\jnn "the heavens is a s-" *zap* suddenly, a crackling bolt of vibrant yellow lightning materialized in the room, casting a bright glow as it streaked towards the two fiery spirits. "arghhhh!!!!" the two fire spirits let out anguished screams as the unbearable pain of the heavenly lightning surged through their beings, causing them to writhe in agony. the the women were taken aback and their eyes grew wider with surprise as they watched bolts of lightning suddenly appear and strike the small fire spirits. zhao tian was shocked to hear their scream and instantly stood up. reacting swiftly, he reached out to grab the yellow lightning that was crackling in the air. xia shenyi''s heart dropped upon seeing him about to catch the lightning. "tian, wai-" *thrissshhh* at that instant, zhao tian''s hand made contact with the heavenly lightning, and the lightning fell on him rupturing through his whole blood and veins. "t-tian..." xia shenyi''s heart skipped a beat as she laid eyes on zhao tian, his body enveloped in a dazzling yellow light while bolts of heavenly lightning crackled and danced around him. panicking, she quickly took a step forward and freya everglade and shi yixian too rushed to help him. "honoured one." "my liege!" chi miya pulled her lips from the kiss and zhao tian turned to look at xia shenyi "that is... heavenly lightning?" xia shenyi, shi yixian and freya everglade, three of them nodded at the same time "yeah, it is." ehhh? the other women also looked at each other and began to talk among themselves "then, the lightning is from the heavens?" "and tian grabbed that?" "woaahhhhhh!" zhao tian squinted his eyes in thought "how can you be sure it''s heavenly lightning? have you seen it before?" with a nod, freya everglade spoke "i have experienced heavenly lightning till the 7th degree." her voice held a hint of pride as she said. till the 7th stage? zhao tian was confused hearing this and xia shenyi spoke clearing his doubts "after reaching empyrean realm, there is a stage where you need to go through a heavenly tribulation to ascend further." "i reached up to the sixth degree of heavenly tribulation and in each degree, you will get struck by a powerful bolt of heavenly lightning." the women were stunned to hear this "then, we also need to get struck by lightning to ascend?" "won''t we get killed?" "scary." zhao tian narrowed his eyes "how many degrees of tribulation are there?" xia shenyi rolled her eyes "well, it is said that there are a total of ten degrees. but there are some people who have reached the eighth degree and died." shi yixian nodded her head as she remembered her own tribulation "but i have reached the 8th tribulation and survived. however, there are only a handful of people who have survived that even in astral realm." xia shenyi and freya everglade were amused hearing this. so there are people who have survived the 8th in astral realm. xia shenyi spoke "no one has ever passed the eighth degree in high stars and tian, in my guess, you can cross all ten degrees." freya everglade nodded her head "yeah, the lightning just now had the power of the fifth degree of heavely tribulation, but it didn''t leave a scratch on your body." "it''s probably because of your physique because it is not under the limitation of the heavens and your body is negating the tribulation lightning." "as usual... your physique is terrifying, honoured one." Chapter 286 New elementals? 286 new elementals? because of my physique, huh.. zhao tian mumbled in his mind and directed his gaze to freya everglade. "freya, is there any information about the first honoured one''s tribulations?" freya everglade understood what he wanted to know and shook her head. "unfortunately, we don''t know if the first honoured one survived all ten degrees of the tribulation or not." "i see." zhao tian muttered under his breath and sat on the nearby sofa. after a while of dwindling around and kissing in the living room, the women dispersed to continue their cultivation. ... sitting on the grassland, zhao tian looked at the mobile in his hand and a sigh escaped his lips. "there are still 3 more hours before i return to the outer world." xia shenyi was lying on the grass beside him, her gaze fixated on the illusion sun in the illusion sky. turning his gaze to her, zhao tian inquired, "what are you thinking, shenyi?" "about the flame spirit''s words, tian. they said something as ''cursed''. that word is lingering in my mind." zhao tian narrowed his eyes upon hearing this "the heavens are hiding something? it don''t want the flame spirits to speak about that..." xia shenyi could only sigh "what can we do? after the flame spirits disappeared, xue and freya said that they couldn''t summon their empyreal flames... urgh, this sucks." chuckling, zhao tian fell beside her on the grassland and xia shenyi did a roll, moving close to him. "tian..." a soft mumble left her lips as she hugged him, snuggling her head in his chest affectionately. zhao tian brought his hand to her back and began to remove her robes. feeling the robes loosen on her body, xia shenyi squinted her eyes and then she noticed zhao tian removing her clothes. with a shake of her head, she let him remove her robes and as he peeled down the dress from her neck, zhao tian''s eyes were greeted by the plump cushions with two pink buds on top of them. his hands went lower and cupped her ass as he pulled her body up, bringing her boobs in front of his face. and without hesitation, he buried his face in the warm boobs and xia shenyi''s eyes softened, her delicate fingers running through his soft white hair. an amused smile stretched across xia shenyi''s lips "your physique is doing wonders, heh." "tian." at this time, a voice was heard and zhao tian raised his head from the boobies to look at chi miya who was walking towards them. "miya?" chi miya came and sat beside him, gently leaning on the ground as she also lay beside him on the grassland. "tian." she hugged him from behind and muttered "i quit my company and sold it because i want to spend more time with you, but i am seeing you rarely these days." zhao tian retracted his face from xia shenyi''s boobs and turned to chi miya "well, i have been busy these days... so." chi miya rolled her eyes "yeah, i heard from xiu that when she called you, some woman picked up the call and said you were having sex." zhao tian chuckled upon hearing this and brought his hand to the hem of her t-shirt. "after the important things are finished, i will spend more time with you." he uttered slowly pulling her t-shirt up. seeing this, xia shenyi couldn''t help but laugh "you perverted guy, you are stripping every woman''s clothes like this?" zhao tian smiled playfully "you are my women, why should i hesitate to remove your dress and show my love? right, dear?" chi miya nodded with a soft smile, "yeah... i like tian as a pervert." zhao tian pulled her t-shirt up along with her bra letting her boobs out "feels like it''s been a while, since i saw miya''s boobs." chi miya moved forward pressing his boobs on his face and at the same time, xia shenyi pushed her boobs to the back of his head. feeling the squishiness pressing his head, zhao tian let out a happy sigh. this is heaven- wait, not that heavens... like, this is ''heaven'' ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 287 Morning with Luo! 287 morning with luo! *clank* *clank* standing inside the warehouse, shi yixian glanced at zhao tian, with precision and care, he used a small knife to shape and mold the metal into a work of art. zhao tian picked up a different tool and began delicately buffing the ring, causing it to sparkle and shine even more brightly. his lips curled up into a subtle smile as he gazed down at the ring resting in his palm, noticing the delicate engraving of the name ''cai luo'' on the inner band. "i somehow finished it in 2 hours." a sigh of satisfaction escaped his lips. his eyes squinted in thought ''i also have to create one for aunt zuiye.'' he muttered in his mind "master." at this time, fei ziyu who had been standing there, walked toward him with a glass of water in her hands. with a smile, zhao tian took the glass from her hand and drank the water. after drinking the water, he returned the glass and fei ziyu received it with a smile on her face. looking at her, zhao tian asked "how is lingxi?" fei ziyu nodded her head "as per your order, i have been feeding her food regularly but i didn''t remove the binds on her." "good, now leave." "yes, master." stepping out of the warehouse, fei ziyu looked at the glass with a half-drink water. recalling the spot where his mouth had touched the glass, fei ziyu carefully positioned it near her lips and finished the remaining water in one smooth gulp. as she pulled back the glass from her lips, she giggled to herself "hehe, i kissed him." "my liege." shi yixian walked near him and zhao tian smiled as he gingerly pulled her hand causing her to fall into his arms. shi yixian gently rested her hands on his shoulders and leaned in closer to press her lips against his. chuckling, zhao tian reciprocated her kiss as he raised his arm, playfully sliding it in her robes, directly fondling her boob. "hmmng~" as shi yixian pulled away from the kiss, a soft hum of contentment escaped her lips. her eyes fluttered open, and she felt a shiver of pleasure run through her body as she basked in the warmth of his hand on her nreast. "m-my liege... didn''t you say that you have to return to the human world and you are short of time." "yeah..." ... as the morning came, cai luo''s eyes fluttered open, revealing her black eyes and she turned her head to look at zhao tian who was sitting beside her on the bed, wearing only shorts. she removed the quilt from her and moved her naked body "tian..." zhao tian smiled softly and cai luo fell on his lap on her face as she yawned "bastard, when did you wake up and even put on shorts." "haang~" ... zhao tian and cai luo stepped out of the room wearing casual tshirt and shorts. cai luo playfully nudged zhao tian in the abdomen, teasing him with a smirk on her face "bastard..." as they came out, they saw hun xiang sitting on the couch a dead expression on her face as if she saw a ghost. cai luo narrowed her eyes seeing hun xiang''s face "what happened, xiang?" hun xiang let out a sigh and stood up "lady luo, yesterday night... we planned to leave for lycan kingdom. then, what happened, both of you didn''t come out of the room." hearing this, cai luo was flustered and spoke, keeping her composure "ahem, i and tian, were discussing our battle plans yesterday." hun xiang stared at cai luo blankly "lady luo... this is an old apartment, so the sound insulation in the rooms is not that good." "haha!" zhao tian laughed upon hearing this and sat on the couch, looking at the hilarious facial expression of cai luo. cai luo''s face turned deep red and she lowered her gaze in embarrassment. "xiang... y-you heard that?" hun xiang kept her blank stare "yes, lady luo... but for five hours? i am afraid even the neighbors must have heard it." cai luo covered her face with her hands in complete embarrassment and stole a glance at zhao tian through the gaps in her fingers, observing him as he chuckled at the situation. ''bastarddddddd'' zhao tian could feel her screaming in her heart and shrugged casually "you are the one who started it." with a light cough, cai luo spoke in a stern tone "it is normal between couples. xiang go and prepare morning coffee for us." hearing her stern voice, hun xiang bowed her head and went to the kitchen. after she left, cai luo hurriedly came and sat on zhao tian''s lap hitting zhao tian''s chest, sulking her lips "bastard, bastard..." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 288 Its a fucking ring! 288 it''s a fucking ring! sitting on zhao tian''s lap on the couch, cai slowly pulled back the kiss, a thin line of saliva connecting their lips. she raised her hand, tenderly caressing his cheek with her fingers and zhao tian spoke, "luo, let''s enter the lycan kingdom tonight." cai luo could only sigh and rest her head on his shoulder. "you have already set on it and i couldn''t convince you." "so, win or die, i will stick with you because you are my boyfriend now. but i hope we will come out of this alive." her eyes softened as she kissed his nose "i love you, tian." nuzzling her face on his neck, she spoke "since we have time till the night, tian, let''s go on a date... just the two of us." "last time that zahra ruined everything, so this time is a proper date." "en." ... it was already evening and the sun began to cast its evening glow on the world. standing on the balcony, cai luo looked at the orange sun setting on the horizon, a soft smile playing on her lips. "today''s date was great... i hope this won''t be our last date." she muttered to herself a sigh escaped her lips "i don''t have any regrets- ah, except that i couldn''t find the herb to cure queen xue''s disease. hm, now that i think of it, it''s been so long since i received a letter from her." "haah, i hope i won''t die here." meanwhile, zhao tian entered the kitchen and saw hun xiang pouring the coffee into the cups "xiang." hun xiang was surprised that he called her name and stuttered "uh, yeah." "you bought the cake, right?" "um, yeah... i bought." ... zhao tian sat on the couch in the room and glimpsed at cai luo who was standing on the balcony "luo." cai luo turned her head towards him, a warm smile spreading across her face "tian." she stepped into the room and sat beside him on the couch. at this time, hun xiang too, entered the room with two coffee cups in her hand. "here are your coffees, i will go and bring the cake." cai luo''s heart shook and her face froze as she glimpsed at the name ''cai luo'' engraved on the inside part. h-huh? her eyes trembled in immense shock "m-my name? when..." he was with her the whole time during the date, so there is no way he sneaked behind her to buy a ring and to engrave her name on it. smiling, zhao tian took the ring from her fingers and gently held her wrist as he slid in the beautiful ring on her ring finger. as soon as the ring reached her finger, cai luo''s eyes narrowed "this is a.. storage ring?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, it is better than the one you were wearing." cai luo blinked her eyes in surprise "tian, this storage ring... how did you get this?" zhao tian chuckled faintly "i created it." wha- cai luo''s jaw dropped upon hearing this "you know how to create storage rings?" she remembers ning xue saying that there was someone in the royal family in the past and they created the storage rings. even today, the storage rings that are circulated within the planet earth were made by that person. ning xue said that, more likely, that person is from the high stars. as she gently touched the ring, running her finger along its smooth surface, she couldn''t help but wonder out loud "this is made from... astral stone?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." only then did it struck her, ''astral stone are so durable and it is hard to break middle tier astral stones of earth... so there is no way, tian completed this ring in one day.'' her eyes trembled as tears began to swell within her them ''how long did it take for him to create a ring? it is not a normal ring. it''s a storage ring...'' ''t-then... yesterday night, he didn''t have sex with me because of the heat of the moment. he has been loving me before that?'' zhao tian was stunned to see the tears in her eyes "luo?" was the proposal so romantic that it made her cry? "tiannnn~~" screaming his name, she jumped into his arms and hugged him tightly, cuddling his face on his neck. "i love you, tian." "i love you so muchhhhhhh~~~" zhao tian placed the coffee cup on teh table and hugged her back, chuckling "i know..." ------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 289 Into the Lycan Kingdom! 289 into the lycan kingdom! *woosh* under the night sky, three shadows were dashing the air at a quick speed. wearing dark hoodies and masks, zhao tian, cai luo, and hun xiang are flying through the air, and their destination is the lycan kingdom. zhao tian turned his gaze to hun xiang who was flying beside him. "how long?" hun xiang squinted her eyes and looked down at the desert land as she guessed, "maybe like 80 more kilometers." "hm." zhao tian gave a nod and turned his gaze to cai lyuo. he gently reached out to take her hand in his own. with a warm smile on her face, she reciprocated by intertwining her fingers with his, their hands fitting together perfectly like pieces of a puzzle. *swoosh* however at this time, zhao tian sensed something flying through the air and narrowed his eyes. hm? he quickly grabbed hun xiang''s hand and pulled the two of them from there. "come here." "huhh?" hun xiang was startled by his sudden pull but she didn''t refute it and went along with him. meanwhile, cai luo also sensed the object and moved away. "is that a jet?" cai luo muttered under her lips. zhao tian gave a nod as he glimpsed at the jet, which was flying at a rapid speed and squinted his eyes. "hm, an emperor astral stage cultivator is inside the jet." cai luo nodded her head. "yeah, they are probably headed to the lycan kingdom." as the jet passed them, the three of them again continued to fly through the air, and before long, they could see a large city illuminating in the dark night in the distance. hun xiang spoke with a frown. "this is the lycan kingdom." zhao tian and cai luo looked at an enormous city protected by large walls in a spherical shape and their eyes fell on the large palace amidst the other buildings. "that must be their palace." hun xiang gave a nod. "en, there are guards in all eight entrances of the walls but they are mostly in emperor astral stage and lower than that, so if we hide our presence, we can easily sneak in." *swish* they didn''t waste any time and sneaked inside the city by jumping over the walls. zhao tian''s eyes narrowed and he sensed around the place to see if there were any powerful cultivators. but the people around this place are in the spirit and soul astral stag. hearing cai luo''s mutter, zhao tian squinted his eyes "let''s try sneaking inside the party." cai luo was dumbfounded hearing this, "tian... that place will be filled with rich people. and there must be something like an invitation to enter the party and we need clothes." zhao tian shrugged. "for clothes, i can buy from the shop here. and both of you stay outside; i alone will sneak in." this place is not like zhenzhu where people wear cultivation robes, the people here mostly wear suits so there must be shops to buy suits. cai luo shook her head "no tian, i will come with you." "no, you stay out with xiang. go to a tavern." hun xiang narrowed her eyes "i and lady luo will be waiting in the tavern close to the research lab behind the palace." zhao tian gave a nod and the three of them dispersed from that place. zhao tian also made his way into a large store where he purchased a stylish white suit to don for the upcoming party. a woman who was wearing a metal mask glanced at the back of zhao tian as he left the shop and squinted her eyes. "mam, here are your clothes." natalie thompson turned her purple eyes to the shop staff and nodded her head "yeah." ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! thankyou for the golden tickets rahahaha francesco_pilz- i couldnt count them haha, thankyou!! dimiitrivg - thanks for the five golden tickets brendan_smith - thankyou as always brenden wert_1234 - rahhhh 4 gts dantes_inferno hades_of_hell shadow_070 ankit_gupta_9584 akkuzz_69 creator''s thought Chapter 290 The party! 290 the party! a middle-aged man wearing a costly black suit walked through the hallways of the lycan kingdom and beside him was another young man who was looking around the architecture and grandeur in awe. "boss, this palace looks so majestic. this emperor of this lycan kingdom is surely rich, hah." the middle aged man''s lips twitched upon hearing his personal assistant''s mumblings "can you shut up for a while. it is our prestige that i got invited to this party, which many big shots around this nation are attending." "the invitation is in your hands, right?" the young man nodded his head and showed the pocket on his shirt "yes boss, it''s all ready and safe in my hands." he smiled proudly. the middle aged man nodded his head and after a while of walking through the royal hallways, they finally reached a grand door that was closed, and outside of it stood a bodyguard wearing a sleek black suit. the bodyguard looked at the middle-aged man, who was wearing a mask, walking towards him. as he came closer, he extended his hand. "esteemed guest, can i see your invitation?" the middle-aged man turned his gaze to his personal assistant, who was standing nearby and the young man nodded his head as he put his fingers inside his pocket to retrieve the invitation. e-eh? but not seeing any invitations in his pocket, he panicked, "b-boss... the invitation. huh?" "what happened?" "the invitation card is missing." "what?!" the bodyguard narrowed his eyes upon seeing the little commotion and at this time, hearing footsteps, he turned his head to the man who was walking close to him, wearing a white suit and his white hair could be seen. he was also hiding his face with a mask. "esteemed guest, can i see your invitation?" the bodyguard stretched his hand toward the man and the man took ''his'' invitation card from his pocket and showed it to the bodyguard. "currently this is the strongest place and organization on this planet. the astral energy is rich in that place and there are a lot of people in monarch astral stage there." "our lycan kingdom is below them. even if we used all of our forces, we couldn''t beat them." "so we searched for a solution. how can we overcome this? how can our kingdom be the strongest in the world and as you know we created the serum that gives us regeneration powers." "but still... we couldn''t beat the people from zhenzhu. so, we thought of utilizing modern technology." "if cultivators do not exist on the planet, what is the most powerful weapon that man has created?" "nuclear weapons. each country has its own nuclear station and weapons. so we took it one step further and combined both this cultivation and nukes." "a nuclear weapon created from the beast stone of the astral beasts." at this time, a video played on the screen showing a normal nuclear bomb that could erase large cities. and after that, another video of a nuclear bomb being blasted in a desert was shown. "the second one you saw is the test done by our researchers with the nuke we created. it is only 10 percent of a normal nuke but it causes more destruction than that of a normal nuke." seeing all of this, zhao tian narrowed his eyes ''why are they saying it to the big shots?'' meanwhile, natalie thompson clenched her fist in fury looking at video of the nuclear bombs. ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! your gift is the motivation for my creation. give me more motivation! creation is hard, cheer me up! Chapter 291 End of the party! 291 end of the party! zhao tian and natalie thompson sat there silently as they heard the minister yapping about those nukes. silas beckett continued to speak "even powerful cultivators cannot stand against the power of these nukes and this beast stone particle works on a molecular level, so even high-grade healing pills from zhenzhu could not heal the injury suffered from this nuke." the big shots were amused hearing this, while some were concerned and thought about what would happen if they used these nukes on them. they swore in their hearts again not to offend the lycan kingdom. "this project has yet to reach its full potential and when it does, there will be a world war. our lycan kingdom will wage war on all the powerful organizations and governments in the world." "and of course we would win." "our first target will be zhenzhu. after we destroy it, there will be no more competitors for us, and we will rule over the world." "this party is merely a gentle reminder for you guys who have supported the lycan kingdom till now, that... prepare yourselves, a world war is coming." the people in the party were horrified to see the minister talking about a world war so nonchalantly. hearing all the yapping, a cold glint passed through natalie thompson''s eyes ''world war? every organization? even zhenzhu... what is happening in zhenzhu? uhh, i should have gathered information instead of staying in the village.'' ''these fuckers...'' "shh!" however, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her waist and instantly turned her head to zhao tian, who had just pinched her waist. "what are you doing?" she hushed in a low voice, her heart fuming in anger. zhao tian squinted his eyes. "you almost let out your killing intent, alerting everyone here. so i stopped you." o-oh! natalie thompson let out a sigh and closed her eyes, taking a deep breath to calm down her anger. but why is he helping me? as i expected, he is not an ally of the lycan kingdom. zhao tian spoke in a low voice so only the three of them could hear, "it''s just the minister showing off about the nukes to the big shots. and why did you order a room here?" hun xiang gestured at him and walked to one of the windows in the room. as the three of them walked to the window, a chill night breeze hit their faces, tousling their hair. hun xiang extended her hand, pointing at a large building in the distance, quite close to the castle. zhao tian squinted his eyes and cai luo muttered in his ear "the research lab. according to xiang''s findings, it is where they mutate humans into wolves while also researching the nukes." "i see." zhao tian mumbled under his lips. "so we need to destroy that first." cai luo gave a faint nod upon hearing this "yeah, as long as we destroy that and kill the researchers, we can stop them from creating nukes." "let''s investigate there first." the three of them hid their presence and jumped down from that window. using the darkness of the night, they flew in the air and quickly reached the top of the building. floating in the air, zhao tian''s eyes glowed faintly as white patterns appeared on them "there is a cultivator at the 9th level of the monarch astral stage and another one at the 8th level of the monarch astral stage." there are also many guards outside the research lab to protect it. huh? however at this time, his eyes narrowed. ''is that.. her?'' he thought in his mind as he saw someone just landing on the roof of the research lab. as her feet touched the roof, natalie thompson took cautious steps *swoosh* but the next second, she felt her instincts tingling and took a defensive position. zhao tian, cai luo, and hun xiang appeared in front of the woman startling her. ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 292 Breaking in! 292 breaking in! natalie thompson came out of her shock and took a defensive position as twin daggers appeared in her hands and a yellow glint passed through her eyes. cai luo was amused by the peculiar daggers and squinted her eyes. ''daggers... hmm.'' the four of them stood silent and looked at each other cautiously. glancing at the blonde haired woman with a metal mask, zhao tian let out a sigh and lowered his hood, showing his white hair. seeing the white hair, natalie thompson instantly recognized him and muttered in a low voice "it''s you..." but still she didn''t let her guard down. zhao tian saw that she was still wary of him ''so... is she really against the lycan kingdom?'' he thought, because if she is the enemy of the lycan kingdom, then they can gain a powerful ally. natalie thompson spoke in a hushed tone "what are you doing here?" "i should be asking you the same." natalie thompson scoffed under her breath "i was quite suspicious of you... but you also came here to spy on the lycan kingdom, right?" she took a deep breath, her gaze wandering around the other two women ''i can''t see through their cultivations. it seems like this guy is hiding their presence and cultivation with his own aura.'' "i can see that you have also sneaked here and if we fight, it will alert everyone here. so... tell me, are you also against the lycan kingdom?" she also placed a bet that she might gain powerful allies on this mission. zhao tian and cai luo exchanged glances and cai luo gave a faint nod "yeah, we are..." natalie thompson let out a sigh of relief in her heart and her tensed-up muscles were relieved "i hope we can work together?" though he is skeptical about this woman, zhao tian nodded his head "yeah." natalie thompson nodded her head and asked in a faint voice "do you guys have any idea of how to infiltrate this building? if we enter mindlessly and if one of the bombs is blasted... we will be doomed." hun xiang spoke "when we came here, we saw a window on the west side open. we can enter the building through that." zhao tian scanned through the whole building and spoke in a faint voice "we are lucky, the main research room is just below the floor we are going to enter." now he can scan even more accurately, as he can see through the souls. natalie thompson was quite amazed by this and the four of them quickly flew to the west side of the big building. miles williams chuckled. "yeah, father has found this inheritance in his younger days but he is not powerful enough to gain it." "however, now that he has broken through... he thought he was eligible and went to gain that inheritance." ... meanwhile, outside the room, hearing all the conversation, zhao tian had a frown on his face ''the grandpa they are mentioning must be the guy who broke through the half empyream realm.'' ''so, he is not really here at this moment and went in search of an inheritance?'' his frown deepened as he thought, ''this is the right time to attack and kill miles williams and orlando williams.'' zhao tian glanced at the three women and gestured them to back away from the wall. as they floated back, zhao tian pulled back his fist and directly punched through the pall. *booomm* ------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thanks for ths golden tickets hehe neilec (thanks for five gts) daoistbf7glj (2 gts, thankyouu!!!) joethedeath icecreamicebox dantes_inferno xshnushnux kishan_patel_7940 jiuyang (heya, its been a while) patrick_conners shadow_070 akkuzz_69 creator''s thought c Chapter 293 Fighting the Lycans! 293 fighting the lycans! zhao tian clenched his hand into a fist, causing a swirling blue energy to gather around his knuckles. with a deep breath, he delivered a powerful punch to the solid surface of the wall. with a deafening *boom*, the entire building trembled for a brief moment as the force of his punch shattered the wall, sending a shower of debris and smoke billowing across the floor in all directions. miles williams, orlando williams, and the others were startled by the sudden burst of sound and instantly turned their heads to the wall. *tap* amongst the smoke and debris, four people walked in. zhao tian removed his dark robe and tossed it across the room as he removed his mask. the scientists were filled with fear and anxiety as they frantically looked towards the scattered debris and swirling dust. orlando williams squinted his eyes looking at the silhouettes emerging from the dust and a surprise flashed across his face, seeing the man with white hair "zhao... tian?" miles williams and the minister, wes dalton narrowed their eyes upon seeing the sudden entry. zhao tian muttered, "xiang, kill all the scientists and don''t let them touch anything." he is cautious that the scientists may trigger some button that could cause the nuke to explode or something. *swish* hun xiang didn''t waste any time, and obeying his command, she dashed toward the scientists, a pair of gleaming blades appearing in her hand. *woosh* reacting swiftly to the situation, wes dalton hurled towards hun xiang but in the next instant, his eyes shook in horror and he hastily dove down. *sleech* a cold shiver ran down his spine as a razor-sharp blade sliced through the air, narrowly avoiding his neck by mere inches. with a quick reflex, he lifted his head, his gaze meeting the intense eyes of the mysterious black-haired woman who had just unveiled her face by removing her mask. "your opponent is me." a cold voice escaped cai luo''s lips as she looked at him in disdain. seizing the moment, hun xiang acted quickly, her sword aglow with a fiery red energy, effortlessly cutting through the scientists'' necks and ending their lives in an instant. *sleesh* in a state of panic, ultra orlando hastily grabbed the mobile phone in his hand in order to warn everyone, *sleech* but before he could make a call, a sharp dagger cut through the air and sliced his wrist, causing the phone to slip from his grasp and hit the ground with a loud thud. "urghhhhh!" orlando williams groaned in pain, looking at his hand on the ground but with a sizzling sound, his hand quickly regenerated. natalie thompson raised an eyebrow in amusement "the guards are coming up here." because of the explosive sound and the building shaking, the guards who were stationed down quickly rushed inside the building, going upstairs. they also gave alert to the ministers in the castle about teh explosion in the research lab. natalie thompson glimpsed at the aura around cai luo and was shocked ''s-sword intent?'' *thoom* before cai luo could make her attack, wan dalton jumped from there and broke the wall with a powerful punch. *boom* he jumped from the building through the large hole in the wall and leaped into the air. cai luo and natalie thompson rushed toward the broken wall and their eyes narrowed. *swoosh* the other ministers from the palace were also heading towards this building. not only them, all the wolves belonging to the lycan syndicate around the whole kingdom were heading towards the research labs. *tak* *tak* at the same time, helicopters and jets were quickly flying away from the castle. because of the warning, the big shots scared for their lives, scattered from there. "tch!" cai luo clicked her tongue, looking at the five men floating on the air. natalie thompson smiled faintly "now, this is quite hard. they all have the power of the 8th level of the monarch astral stage and two 9th levels." *swish* an yellow energy burst out from natalie thompson''s body and cai luo was shocked to feel the purity in the energy. "y-you have... light elemental?" the yellow energy condensed around her body forming a transparent armor and cai luo''s jaw dropped seeing the gleaming light armor. ''t-this technique...'' her eyes trembled in shock ''blonde hair... purple eyes... light energy... this technique.'' ''lady zhilian?'' --------------------------------------------- Chapter 294 Fighting the Lycans 2! chapter 294 fighting the lycans 2! *boom* zhao tian''s fist crushed miles william''s face as he was blasted away on the floor. *swoosh* like a leaf caught in a cyclone, miles'' body was thrown into a whirlwind of spinning and twisting before he finally managed to stabilize himself on the floor. *shish* the man''s crushed face started to slowly mend itself, gradually returning to its original flawless state. he licked away the remaining blood and grinned "you bastard came right into our kingdom and attacked us." "do you know the consequences of this? we lycans will kill you today. haha!" miles williams let out a mocking laugh as he again lunged towards zhao tian, his sharp claws outstretched, *flick* as the claws inched closer to his face, zhao tian simply caught the claws *crack* breaking them. "awwuuuuuuuu!" miles williams let out a long, agonizing howl as zhao tian delivered another powerful kick to his face, sending him crashing into the wall. breaking away from the debris, miles williams again lunged towards zhao tian, his fist clenching. as he punched at zhao tian, he easily blocked it with his left forearm, and *swish* a black sword with a purple hilt appeared in zhao tian''s hand. *sleech* without hesitation, he slashed the sword at miles williams and miles williams retreated back a few steps, but the sword still managed to cleave his chest a little. the force of the strike caused miles williams to stumble and gasp in pain as the blood began to seep from the gash. miles williams was surprised by the power of the young man in front of him ''he is easily blocking my punches.'' *swish* with a frown he again dashed at zhao tian for a punch. *clank* but zhao tian parried the punch with his sword and pushed it further. *kleech* his sword mercilessly pierced through miles williams''s arm. *ssish* miles williams just laughed as his cut-off hand grew in the next second. "feel free to keep cutting me, but my healing abilities will always prevail!" *clank* *clank* zhao tian swiftly deflected the onslaught of punches with his sword, the metallic clangs of the clashes resonating in the air. miles williams laughed "not bad, not bad!" zhao tian gave an axe kick straight into miles william''s face, blasting him through the walls of the building. the force of the blow caused miles to let out a guttural groan as he felt the bones in his spine begin to shatter under the immense pressure. the sound of crashing debris and crumbling walls filled the air as miles was propelled through the structure, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. "urgh!" clenching his back in pain, miles williams stood up ''why is he so powerful? his punches and kicks are.. urgh.'' *swish* zhao tian used his short-distance teleportation and miles williams''s eyes widened in shock looking at zhao tian right in front of him. *kichik* at the next second, zhao tian''s blade plunged right through miles williams''s heart. and zhao tian didn''t stop there. he raised his left hand and a huge dome made of black fire appeared trapping the guards within his domain. *swoosh* he disappeared and jumped to the horde of guards, blasting them away in the process. "oh they are here. i have to finish it soon." *sleesh* his sword tinted with darkness swung in the air as it mercilessly took the life of every guard with each slash. ... cai luo was shaken to the core looking at the yellow armor and light energy swirling around the metal masked woman ''lady... zhilian?'' *boom* at this time, with an explosive sound a huge dome of black fire appeared on the floor just below them, startling cai luo, natalie thompson, and the other ministers. natalie thompson narrowed her eyes, feeling the intensity of the fire ''ethereal flames?'' as hun xiang hurried into the room, she saw that the wall had been blasted. as she sprinted near them, she turned her eyes to the ministers floating in the air. "get off the building." at this time, they all heard a voice and the three of them leaped from the building floating in the air. *wooooosshhhh* in the next instant, the whole building burned in dark flames and the temperature in the air increased, the darkness illuminating the night sky. "arrghhhhhhhh!!!!" the agonized screams of orlando williams and the guards within the building echo through the air, giving an eerie glow to the burning flames. one of the ministers spoke, his eyes trembling in pain "i-i couldn''t sense the presence of our highness and prince... anymore." *tap* *tap* amidst the burning flames, footsteps were heard and zhao tian walked out of the building, dark flames swirling around his body. his eyes shone in blue as white patterns appeared on them ''one more level to go...'' he muttered, looking at the powerful souls waiting for him to feast upon. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 295 Fighting the Lycans 3! chapter 295 fighting the lycans 3! *tap* *tap* walking out of the burning building, zhao tian raised his gaze, looking at the people floating in the air as a glint of black flickered through his eyes. cai luo smiled in relief, seeing that zhao tian was unscathed. "tian..." meanwhile, natalie thompson had a slight frown seeing the dark flames swirling around zhao tian''s body ''empyreal flames... just like freya. is he from the high stars?'' meanwhile the ministers'' faces darkened, and despair took over their hearts. "i can''t feel.... his highness and the prince''s presence. they are..." a sense of hopelessness began to consume them. wan dalton clenched his fist in anger and his eyes trembled "we should... kill him." "he stepped into our soil and caused a stir..." "not only that, he even killed our highness." anger fumed in their hearts as they looked at the white-haired young man. the atmosphere crackled with tension, as the ministers'' struggled to contain their seething anger and maintain a semblance of composure in the face of such provocation. *swish* a sword tainted with dark energy appeared in zhao tian''s hand as it burned in eerie black flames. at the same time, he also sensed many people rushing in this direction. they are the other members of the lycan syndicate who were in the palace. a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips ''more souls to feed upon.'' he raised his left arm which was burning with black flames and *woosh* an enormous dome of black flames appeared around the radius of the whole building, trapping all of them and the lycan members inside it. everyone looked up in surprise as the night sky was veiled with dark, burning flames, as if they were in his domain. he turned his gaze to cai luo, natalie thompson and hun xiang "step back, i will take care of them." after all, he can only devour the souls of the people he has killed with his darkness. he can''t slip away a golden opportunity like this, where he can devour all the souls. the five ministers narrowed their gazes but they didn''t disagree ether. for them right now, killing zhao tian is the utmost priority. however cai luo hesitated "huh, tia- as he felt the powerful surge of energy flowing through him, a sense of contentment washed over him: ''finally, in the 9th level of the monarch astral stage!'' reaching the 9th level, he instantly felt the cap for the next stage and frowned his eyebrows. ''i need a lot to step into the half-empyrean realm.'' he then turned his gaze to the other three ministers and one of them quickly dashed at him, while the other two moved to the three women floating in the air. cai luo and others took a fighting position to attack the ministers who were coming towards them. as the minister lunged towards zhao tian with his claws outstretched, zhao tian used his space ripple steps and disappeared from there and reappeared in front of the other two ministers who were rushing towards cai luo. his first priority is cai luo and hun xiang as he promised to protect them. *sleesh* with a swift and precise movement, zhao tian''s blade sliced through the air and struck its mark, severing the head of the minister in one clean motion. without wasting any time, zhao tian aimed at the next minister''s heart. *wleech* his sword pierced through his heart and with a surge of dark energy into the blade, the minister''s body splattered off to pieces. *boom* cai luo''s blinked her eyes in surprise looking at zhao tian easily killing two ministers with two strikes. now she understood why he was so confident and even said he would go there alone. ''why did we even come here in the first place?'' meanwhile, natalie thompson had a frown on her face ''no doubt, he is surely from the high stars.'' hun xiang also looked at zhao tian in admiration, seeing that he is so strong despite being so younger than her. using his skill in illusion, zhao tian discreetly absorbed the souls of the two remaining ministers without anyone else noticing. after absorbing their souls, he turned his gaze towards the final minister, wan dalton, who was glaring at him with a fiery intensity in his eyes, seething with rage. cai luo muttered "i will clear the other lycan members." zhao tian shook his head. "no, i shall kill them." -_- then why are we even here? Chapter 296 Fighting the Lycans 4! chapter 296 fighting the lycans 4! *woosh* wan dalton clenched his fist in anger as his bloodshot eyes bore into zhao tian "you damn bastard! how dare you!!!" as the last few members of the lycan syndicate made their way to the scene, they were met with a horrific sight. bodies lay strewn across the ground, blood pooling beneath them, while the once sturdy building was now engulfed in dark, ominous flames. the stench of death and destruction filled the air, sending chills down their spines as they took in the extent of the carnage before them. they could feel the heat of the flames just from standing there. *woosh* zhao tian hurled towards wan dalton and slashed his sword towards his chest, however, wan dalton managed to evade the attack by leaping backwards just in time, narrowly escaping the deadly slash. *swoosh* zhao tian again disappeared from his place and leaped into the air. extending his blade, he made a vertical slash towards wan dalton. zhao tian''s sword swung down with precision, striking wan dalton''s head before plunging deeper into his body. the dark blade cut through flesh and bone, splitting his head and chest in half. the members of the lycan syndicate were horrified to see their powerful minister''s lifeless body falling on to the ground. their throats tightened with fear as they watched zhao tian, his entire being engulfed in dark, flickering flames with an intensity that was both beautiful and terrifying to behold. what the fuck just happened? cai luo and hun xiang let out a sigh of relief and smiled at zhao tian as he stood there with the burning blade in his hand. *woosh* at this time, suddenly the dome shrank in size encapsulating zhao tian and the members of the lycan syndicate inside it. the three of them landed on the floor and hun xiang muttered looking at the dome "i am amazed. i didn''t know he was this powerful. i couldn''t see through his movements at all... he just disappeared, and in a flash one mister''s body was on the ground." her voice trembled with a mixture of fear and admiration panic and confusion filled the air as they realized they were now trapped with no apparent way out. each member frantically searched for an escape route, their hearts racing with fear and uncertainty. cai luo felt something pass through her and looked at the huge dark dome in front of her "we are outside now." natalie thompson nodded her head "yeah, he trapped all of them inside the dome along with him. he is going to kill all of them alone." the three of them landed on the floor and hun xiang muttered looking at the dome "i am amazed. i didn''t know he was this powerful. i couldn''t see through his movements at all... he just disappeared, and in a flash one mister''s body was on the ground." her voice trembled with a mixture of fear and admiration cai luo glimpsed at the woman who was wearing a metal mask and instantly kneeled on the floor, keeping her sword to the front. "it''s been many years... lday zhilian." natalie thompson''s heart shook upon hearing the name after 35 years and she took a step back, her heart racing faster in panic "w-what are you... " memories flooded back, stirring emotions long buried beneath the surface. hun xiang was startled to hear the name from cai luo''s lips "lady... zhilian? isn''t that..." zhao tian gently pulled cai luo into his arms and gently tap kissed her lips as he glimpsed at natalie thompson with a deep frown on his face. "was she trying to do something to you, luo?" after all, it is 2024; what if that masked woman is interested in women? ning zhilian narrowed her gaze looking at cai luo snuggling in zhao tian''s arms ''maybe... he doesn''t know she is yu hua? and he is also calling her luo.'' with a scoff, she spoke "i am not trying to woo your girlfriend or something." cai luo smiled wryly and hugged his neck tightly "tian, shall we leave? we have already killed the lycan syndicat members and also took the experiment products." zhao tian nodded her head "yeah, after destroying the palace." he turned his gaze to the castle and his body suddenly cracked with black lightning. cai luo who was in his embrace was taken aback by the sudden bolts of lightning "tian.." *woosh* suddenly, a bolt of lightning tinged with a fiery glow emerged from his body and the intense heat and electricity crackled and sizzled in the air as it streaked across the sky towards the distant palace. as it reached the palace *booooommmm* an earth shaking explosion was heard as the whole palace began to crumble into pieces and fire engulfed it. cai luo: (¡ò0¡ò) ning zhilian: (.??????? ) hun xiang: ?[ 0 o 0 ]? --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 297 Sleep with him! chapter 297 sleep with him! *thriishhh* zhao tian, cai luo, natalie thomspon, and hun xiang watched as the castle began to crumble and burn into crisps by the dark flames. zhao tian''s eyes narrowed as he sensed the people rushing towards the palace because of the dark flames crumbling the castle. as he gently waved his hand, suddenly the flames vanished, and a contemplative frown appeared on his face. "should i kill everyone here?" cai luo narrowed her eyebrows "no, tian we have already killed the lycan syndicate and all of its members." hun xiang gave a nod "yeah, the people remaining here are other cultivators around the western nations." "true, there are some evil people among them, but there are also good people, so i don''t think you need to kill all of them." "and we have already destroyed their research lab, killed the researchers, and taken their equipment. so i don''t think they can replicate the nukes anymore." natalie thomspon glanced at cai luo who was hugging zhao tian tightly, and was quite amused, as she is the last person she expected to hook up with a man. has she fallen for his handsomeness? as she glimpsed at hun xiang, she raised an eyebrow ''she is the one hua''er trained under her?'' remembering something, she asked "what are you going to do with the research equipment you took? are you going to hand it over to your nation''s government?" zhao tian shook his head "no, even they might misuse these nuclear weapons. so for now, let it be with xiang." natalie thomspon gave a nod "then, i am also giving the equipment i took back in the village." hm? cai luo narrowed her eyes "in the village?" natalie thompson nodded her head and looked at cai luo "i was actually the village head of a village. these people from lycan syndicate group came to the mountain ranges to test nuclear weapons." "so i killed them and took some nuclear weapons. well, i was actually planning to peek at what lycan is actually doing and if i could, i could stop them..." her eyes turned to zhao tian and she spoke "but he came as an anomally and killed everyone. haha." cai luo frowned her eyebrows upon hearing this ''at a village...?'' looking at the masked woman, cai luo asked "and what are you going to do now? return to... the village?" natalie thomspon hesitated in her heart about what to do now as she wants to have a proper talk with cai luo and eyed her, ''what to do?'' zhao tian narrowed his eyes upon seeing natalie thompson showing eye signs to cai luo. -_- cai lui was confused, and with a slight cough she asked "is the village nearby here?" natalie thomspon shook her head as she understood cai luo''s plan "no that is thousands of miles apart." "and i saw my father and mother''s dead bodies. even the ministers betrayed us. then how did...little xue." hun xiang lowered her gaze "i still don''t know what happened that day.. but it is said that a miracle occured and saved queen xue." "a miracle?" ... ning zhilian: -_- hun xiang: -_- both of them were silently sitting on the couch, and their faces were tinted with a slight flush of embarrassment. ''h-hua''er, your moans...'' "haangh~~ tiann~~ angh angh~~" "yeahh~~ yaangh~" *pakh* *pakh* erotic moans filled the apartment and ning zhilian could only shake her head helplessly "hua''er has changed a lot since the last time i saw her." hun xiang nodded her head in agreement "yeah, i can''t believe the brutal and cold-faced woman would submit to a man''s arms like this." "tiann~~ i am cumming~~~ haangh~~~" ning zhilian face palmed herself hearing yu hua''s loud moans and hun xiang took a headphone from her storage ring "lady zhilian, you can use this." she said extending her mobile and headphone. "same thing happened yesterday night too, so i went and bought this as the first thing in the morning." ning zhilian chuckled upon hearing this and took the headphones from her hand. one hour later- wearing tank top and shorts, cai luo slowly stepped out of the room and walked to the living room to meet with ning zhilian and hun xiang. with a smile, she walked to them and spoke "xiang... you go and sleep with him." eh? ehhhh??? ----------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 298 The Lost Royal! chapter 298 the lost royal! hun xiang blinked her eyes as she processed what she just heard "lady luo.. you want me to sleep with him?" cai luo let out a giggle "just sleep beside him on the bed or just sit on the bed." -_- "l-lady luo... why." "i am afraid he will wake up and search for me while i was speaking with lady zhilian. so its better ulif you just lay on the bed.. he will just hug you." um... okay. hun xiang nodded her head but was still hesitant, nevertheless she obeyed her order. cai luo glimpsed at ning zhilian and smiled "lady zhilian, shall we go out, so we can talk?" ning zhilian took a glimpse at hun xiang and nodded her head "en." as both of them left the living room, hun xiang went to her room to wear tank top and shorts. with a sigh, she looked down at her body as she has never accustomed to wear such revealing clothes in fronylt of a man. but she has to wear the same clothes as cai luo because zhao tian may find out while hugging her, the dress fabric may feel different. with slow steps, hun xiang walked to the room and entered cautiously. coming in she looked at zhao tian who was sleeping on the bed and the quilt is covering his lower half of the body leaving upper part naked. she averted her gaze looking at his chiseled abs and with a light cough, she walked to closer to the bed. slowly sitting on the edge of the bed, she again glanced at zhao tian and sat there silently. ... cai luo and ning zhilian stepped out and walked to the car as cai luo sat on the frontside hood. "lady zhilian." with a nod, ning zhilian sat beside her on the hood of the car. "hua''er, i heard from that woman that little xue is ruling the zhenhzu now." yu hua nodded her head with a smile "yeah.. queen xue would be very happy if she knew that you are still alive, lady zhilian." ning zhilian took a deep breath and asked "hua''er, tell me what happened on the night of the coup. i thought the royal family was killed and the top sects are ruling the zhenzhu." hun xiang was flustered and her face instantly burned red in crimson as she saw how zhao tian was cuddling his face on her. feeling his hot breath hitting on her cleavage, her body twitched ''hnngh~ his breath tickles.'' ''i-i should stop him....'' as she thought of gently pushing him, zhao tian''s hands went slightly up, near to the waistband of her shorts. sensing this, hun xiang''s eyes quuvered as she remembered the scene that happened with cai luo when she first met him. ''h-he is...'' before she could finish her thoughts, zhao tian slipped his hands inside her shorts, directly groping her ass cheeks. feeling the warmth of his palms directly on her ass cheeks, hun xiang''s breathing quickened and she could hear her oen heart beating at a rapid rate. ''what to do? b-but if i push him.. he will wake up and....'' letting out a soft exhale, zhao tian fondled her ass spreading them and enjoyed the suppleness of her ass cheeks. hun xiang too closed her eyes and surrendered to his touches as she didn''t want him to wake up ''oh god, he is.... fondling them so greedily.'' however, a slight frown appeared on zhao tian''s face, and he again gave a tight squeeze on her ass cheeks spreading them widely ''is this luo''s ass... the suppleness....'' he gently opened his eyes and raised his gaze to look at the red-headed woman who has eyes closed, with deep red hues coloring her cheeks. huh? xiang? zhao tian was surprised to see hun xiiang in his arms. then, where is luo? as he frowned, he sensed the presence of cai luo and natalie thompson outside. a deep frown crept over his face ''these two have been acting suspicious. i feel like they already know each other...'' ''luo even brought her home after natalie looked at her. what is luo hiding from me?'' as he pondered, his hands were involuntarily groping hun xiang''s ass. the gentle caresses of his touch sent shivers down hun xiang''s body, causing her to let out a soft moan of pleasure. she trembled under his touch, savoring the sensations that he was evoking within her. her words were barely audible as she whispered, "hmm~~ gentle..." seeing the blushing woman moaning cutely, a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips. the prey itself has come to the den, so he should feast on it, right? Chapter 299 The Lost Royal 2! chapter 299 the lost royal 2! yu hua''s heart clenched in pain, looking at the gruesome cut on ning zhilian''s face, and she raised her hand, her finger reaching out to touch the wound. however ning zhilian shook her head "don''t touch it, hua''er." yu hua''s hand trembled and she retracted her hand, her eyes quivering in sorrow. "lady zhilian, w-what happened? how did you get that wound?" she stammered. ning zhilian''s gaze lowered "it is during the day of the coup. that day... the rebels suddenly infiltrated the palace and began their assault." "i was sleeping that night, so the time i heard the commotion and the screams of soldiers, it was too late." "i quickly went to mother''s room but on my way there, i saw the ministers killing our father. but i just stood there helplessly as they plunged their weapons into his chest." "so i rushed to my mother''s room to check on her and there too... i was too late. what i saw was... mother''s burning corpse." ning zhilian''s eyes trembled "b-but i managed to save little zuiye." h-huh? yu hua was startled to hear this "lady zuiye? you saved lady zuiye? b-but where is she...?" no?v(el)b\\jnn ning zhilian''s eyes moistened as she shook her head "i.. don''t know... the last time i remember seeing her was... i... handed her over to someone in military.. but.. i don''t know what happened afterwards." someone in military? yu hua narrowed her eyes upon hearing this. what was military doing near zhenzhu that day? i should talk with ombudsman and investigate the people who came to zhenzhu during the day of the coup. yu hua saw the tears streaming down ning zhilian''s face as they cascaded through the gruesome, deep red scar on her face. yu hua raised her hand, gently wiping away the tears cascading through the terrible scars on her face. "l-lady zhilian... this wound." ning zhilian took a deep breath and controlled her overwhelming emotions "that day.. i jumped in my mother''s room to save her." "but there were two other cultivators in the monarch astral stage inside. seeing the burning corpse of my mother.. i knew i couldn''t save her..." *swoosh* a blue dagger materialized within her palm and she gripped it tightly as the light energy concentrated around her body, forming a transparent yellow armor. seeing this, the man swiftly swung the spear imbued with fire elemental and ning zhilian raised her dagger to block it. *clank* but because of the force behind the man''s attack, she was thrown away in the air. *woosh* as she struggled to maintain her balance in the air, the man suddenly appeared in front of her and gave a swift kick on her abdomen. *crack* "arghhh!" she felt her stomach convulse by the kick and was again thrown in the air. *cough* she quickly steadied herself in the air and coughed blood as it cascaded down her lips. *swish* the man again appeared in front of ning zhilian and slashed his spear vertically. out of instinct, ning zhilian raised the dagger above her head to block his spear. *clank* his spear hit the dagger and as he thrust it, *sleech* it cleaved through the dagger and the blade inched to her face. *sleesh* from her forehead to her lips, the edge of the red blade sliced like a butter leaving a deep red wound. "urghhhhh!" ning zhilian growled in pain feeling the hot red blade slice through her face and instantly clutched face as blood gushed out of her face. "oh.. your beauty is ruined. haha..." the man laughed mockingly, and ning zhilian quickly used the light energy to stop the blood loss. her eyes narrowed and a yellow light flickered through her purple eyes. *wooosh* large rune patterns shining in yellow appeared in between ning zhilian and the man. gritting her teeth in pain, ning zhilian muttered "blooming lotus... inferno radiance." *swoooooossshhhhh* in the next instant, the night brimmed with a radiant yellow light and it suddenly exploded. *booooooommmmmmmm* Chapter 300 The Lost Royal 3! chapter 300 the lost royal 3! *booommmm* because of the earth shattering explosion, the yellow energy reverberated across the sky shaking the air. caught in the reverberation, ning zhilian was pushed back on the air and blasted to the astral beast forest below. *thud* falling down on the ground, ning zhilian quickly picked up her body and sat on the ground. "arghhh... my back." she muttered under her breath feeling the pain coursing through her spine. her eyes gazed up, and she saw the brilliant yellow energy brimming in the air, casting its light on the ground. "that attack almost depleted my astral energy." she mumbled and sensed if there was any presence around her. however, she could only sense the astral beasts in the forest, and they were coming towards her. she squinted her eyes and glanced around the perimeter. with a sigh, she pulled herself up and somehow stood up, but her legs were still shaking. tears welled up in her eyes as she remembered the dead bodies of her father and mother. "w-what should i do... i... " even if she returned to the palace, she couldn''t do much as it was flooded with enemies, and her body is also in a bad state. "i don''t know what happened to little xue... but considering the situation she is also probably... d-dead." as she bit down on her lips, a sense of helplessness washed over her and she just stood there like a stone. at this time, the astral beasts began to approach her and ning zhilian turned her eyes to them. "maybe... i should also just die here." however, she shook her head as tears along with blood streamed down her face. "i don''t want to... die. mom, what am i supposes to do?" her fingers clenched into a fist as she looked above the sky and dashed above in the air. floating above in the sky, she glanced towards the direction of zhenzhu and she pushed her words out of her dried throat. "sorry.. mother, father, little xue... little zuiye... i.." casting one last glance at zhenzhu, she flew from their leaving tears and blood. "and queen xue and lady zuiye are alive, so you don''t need to carry that scar anymore." after the persuasion, ning zhilian''s eyelashes fluttered and she gave a nod "ok, then..." *wiish* with a faint sizziling sound, an yellow energy flashed on her face and the old wound began to heal as the tendons and skin began to mend themselves. as the healing process finished, her gorgeous face shone with beauty and a smile appeared on her lips. yu hua''s eyes softened and she giggled "lady zhilian you look so beautiful." "haha..." ... meanwhile, in the bed room, zhao tian continued fondling hun xiang''s ass buns and enjoying her warmth. the room was filled with an electric energy as their bodies pressed together, creating a sense of intimacy and closeness that enveloped them both. hun xing''s closed eyelashes fluttered as this was the first time she is having these starnge feelings - a sensation she had never experienced before and found herself thoroughly enjoying. ''s-so this is how a man''s touch feels like.. hmng~'' zhao tian opened his lios and bit her tanktop pulling it down, as the fabric slipped off her shoulders, unveiling the vibrant red bra beneath. hun xing was startled and she hurriedly opened her eyes to look down at zhao tian who is nuzzling his face on the clevage on her bra. her red eyes trembled in uncertainty and she was not sure how to respond to his bold move. ''if i disturbed him, he will wake up..'' with a gentle touch, zhao tian pulled his left hand from her ass check and placed it above the bra. seeing this, hun xiang heart raced and her chest heaved up and down in panic ''don''t t-tell me....'' *flick* zhao tian pulled up her bra as her boobs jumped out from the cofines of her bra. a deep flush took over hun xiang''s cheeks, heavily embarassed by this intimate situation and she could feel his hot breath hitting her nipples. but in the next instant, her thoughts froze and her body twitched ''no.. he is sucking on it?'' "haang~" a moan slipped past her lips as zhao tian began to suck on her pink cherry. as hun xiang felt the sensation of his moist tongue delicately caressing and encircling her nipple, she couldn''t help but surrender to the overwhelming pleasure that washed over her, causing her to close her eyes and revel in the moment. ''oofff... he is sucking on it so hard... haangg~ so gooddddd.... hmmng~'' without realizing it, she also began to let her enjoy his touches in the heat of the heat of the moment and surrendered to him. Chapter 301 With Xiang in bed! chapter 301 with xiang in bed! "hmmng~~" a low moan escaped hun xiang''s lips as zhao tian continued sucking on her nipples. she could feel the heat building between them, a delicious tension that only heightened her desire for more. hun xiang''s mind was consumed with the overwhelming pleasure of zhao tian''s touch, each gentle suck and flick of his tongue sending waves of ecstasy through her body. as his fingers pressed onto her ass cheeks he took in the smoothness and warmth emanating from her ass buns. hun xiang''s eyelashes quivered open and she looked at how zhao tian''s lips are greedily sucking on her nipples. "haang~" letting out a moan, she raised her hands and gently hugged his head, pressing his face onto her breasts. she lost herself in this new pleasure she was experiencing and let zhao tian taste her body, as her fingers softly ran through his hair, patting his head affectionately as she lost herself in the moment. licking her nipple, zhao tian retracted his lips and placed a kiss on her cleavage as he trailed kisses upwards reaching her collar bone. he nuzzled his face on the warmth of her neck and planted soft kisses on her collar bone. "mmngh~" hun xinag let out a soft moan as she felt a wave of ticklish pleasure course through her body from his gentle kisses on her neck. unable to resist the overwhelming sensation, she instinctively pulled him closer, craving more of his affectionate touch. "angh~ it feels weird..." zhao tian gently licked her neck and dipped his tongue in her collrbone relishing in the taste of her skin. feeling the sensation of his wet tongue, hun xiang''s body squirmed and her toes curled up in pleasure. "xiang..." hearing his mutter, hun xiang''s heart skipped a beat in panic and she hurriedly opened her eyes to look down. she saw zhao tian glancing at her and her heart shook in fear "u-uh that''s..." she stammered, struggling to find the right words for an excuse. she averted her gaze, her heart poubding in her heart and zhao tian moved up bringing her face closer to hers. looking at his long white eyelashes and blue eyes, hun xiang lowered her gaze "i-i can explain..." zhao tian smiled faintly and retracted his hand from her ass cheeks and fondled her boob. "then explain..." he spoke, softly pinching her nipple. "kyaang~" a sudden moan slipped past her lips and her cheeks turned deep red just like her eye color. a subtle smirk appeared on zhao tian''s lips seeing that she was so senstive and gently circled his finger along her nipple. hun xiang shook her head "no... since you would be alone, i just came to check up on you." zhao tian''s hand went below wandering around her body as he relished her smooth skin and the curves of her body. she closed her eyes, allowing herself to fully surrender to the intoxicating feeling he was bestowing uponher. the blush on hun xiang''s face deepened as she felt his fingers on her belly button and they going even lower. "l-lord... there..." she twisted her body in his arms and watched in anticipation as his fingers began to slid into her shorts. sliding his left hand into her underwear, zhao tian felt the small grass of hair on his fingers tips and hun xiang bit her lips in nervousness. ''h-he is... going to touch it... no...'' even though her mind struggled, her heart couldn''t push him away and submitted herself to him, succumbing to this newfound pleasure. as his fingers touched her clitoris, hun xiang felt a shiver run down her spine and let out a soft exhale. "haah" as his fingers went down, he gently rubbed the outer folds of her pussy while his right hand continued to fondle her boobs. "xiang..." "lord." smiling, he slowly pushed his middle finger inro her wet honey cave and hun xiang''s body tensed feeling his finger inside her pussy. "lord... that is.. what are you doing?" zhao tian twisted his finger in her pussy and hun xiang felt waves of pleasure wash through her body. ''hooh... his finger.. he is doing something... mngh... haangh... why does this feels so good.'' ''no wonder... lady luo is moaning that loudly.... if it feels this good with just his finger.. if he used his thing...'' she unconsciously gulped her salive thinking about how his dick would rampage her pussy and her pussy twitched un anticipation. ''oh god... this is... hmnghhh'' however, amidst her blurry thoughts, she sensed the presence of yu hua and ning zhilian again entering the house. ''no'' Chapter 302 Going to village? chapter 302 going to village? hun xiang''s thoughts became clear and she hurriedly turned her body around in zhao tian''s arms. "lord... lady luo..." zhao tian also felt cai luo and natalie thompson''s presence entering the apartment and smiled faintly. however, he continued fingering her pussy and hun xiang was startled to see this. "lord.. no... if she comes here.." she twisted her body and left his embrace as she rolled away from him. she quickly got down from the bed and looked at zhao tian playfully smiling at her. filled with embarrassment, she quickly took the bra and her tanktop as she began to wear her tanktop. she looked at zhao tian and bowed her bead "lord.. please don''t tell lady luo what just happened. i beg you..." she muttered and turned to leave. casting a quick glance at zhao tian she sprinted out of the room, her whole face deep red in shame. hun xiang walked to the living room and at this time, cai luo and ning zhilian also entered the living room. with a smile, she walked towards him but was surprised by the beautiful face of ning zhilian ''she is hiding this gorgeous face with a mask?'' strolling beside her, cai luo asked "did tian wake up?" conflicting emotions filled her heart but in the end hun xiang shook her head "no, lady luo..." cai luo let out a sigh and nodded her head. "good..." ning zhilian giggled and tugged at cai luo''s waist "but still.. i didn''t expect you would get yourself a man." hearing this, cai luo was slightly embarrassed and sulked her lips "why? i am also a woman... and tian is so cool, handsome and powerful.. so..." seeing her blushing face, ning zhilian couldn''t help but giggle and nodded her head "yeah.. yeah..." "now go and sleep. don''t start doing it again... if not, i had to use my headphones again tonight." *ahem* cai luo coughed faintly and hun xiang remembered what happened in the bed ''of course she would moan that loud.. if he did those things so intensely. '' ... as cai luo quietly made her way into the room, her eyes fell upon zhao tian, who was peacefully slumbering in the bed. moving closer to him on the bed, she pulled him closer and hugged him tightly with both arms and legs. "i love you, tian..." with a smirk, he continued fondling her boobs and hun xiang''s body flinched in his arms a rosy blush growing on her face. smiling, he delicately lifted her chin and planted a soft, tender kiss on her lips, playfully nibbling on them affectionately. hun xiang also closed her eyes and responded to the kiss by gently sucking on his soft lips in return. pulling out of the kiss, zhao tian chuckled "so, are you preparing breakfast?" hun xiang gave a timid nod and spoke "wait a minute... i will prepare coffee for you." "hm..." zhao tian mused as he cupped her underboobs, fondling them. hun xiang''s body shook "lord... yesterday it was my fault and maybe we should stop doing this..." she is already feeling guilty that she betrayed cai luo by sleeping with her man and she knew that she should not continue doing this. however, zhao tian doesn''t care about that and continued caressing her breasts, molding them into the shapes he likes. ... sipping his coffee, zhao tian narrowed his eyes "you are going back with her to the village for a while?" cai luo nodded her head "yeah, we will return quickly." zhao tian sighed in his heart, he kinda guessed that they are old friends but he didn''t understand why cai luo is hiding it from him. seeing the excited smile on cai luo''s face, zhao tian couldn''t refuse and nodded his head "okay then..." "thankyou tian, then we will go and return soon." ... standing in front of the apartment, zhao tian glimpsed at cai luo and natalie thomspon dashing through the air. meanwhile, hun xiang face is deep red and she is fidgeting her fingers as she just realized that she is going to be alone with zhao tian in the house. ''w-will he do indecent things to me again?'' her heart raced in anticipation as she looked at him in the corner of her eyes. however, zhao tian walked to his room and disappeared feom there. first, he needs to go and see his women. Chapter 303 A corrupted soul! chapter 303 a corrupted soul! "haa..." zhao tian let out a soft exhale, relishing in the warmth and softness behind his head as he lay on the couch, his head sinking on ning xue''s lap. "so, the lycan syndicate of the western nations is no more, heh." ning xue mused under her breath after hearing this story from zhao tian. "yeah, now there are no dangers for zhenzhu." ning xue''s eyes softened as she leaned down, kissing his lips "you have already started doing things for zhenzhu, as expected of the emperor." zhao tian chuckled faintly and asked "by the way, how many days remain until the anniversary of the foundation of zhenzhu?" with a nod, ning xue spoke "en, there are still 7 more days. and on that day, i will show the whole zhenzhu that you are my husband and officially declare you as the emperor." zhao tian smiled wryly upon hearing this, honestly, he doesn''t mind if he is emperor or not, but since ning xue is wishing, he is complying with it. "and tian... i got my empyreal flame back." zhao tian frowned and ning xue raised her hand, as golden flickering flames appeared in her palm. in the next instant, the flame jumped from her hand and landed on the ground as it fell on its knees. "lord archon..." "are you okay now?" zhao tian asked in concern. the flame spirit tilted its head and asked in confusion "am i alright? i am good... lord archon." huh? ning xue asked "do you remember what happened last time?" the flame spirit was puzzled "last time?" did it forget about the heavenly lightning? "say something about heavens." the flame spirit blinked its eyes "about heavens? i dont know about heavens... lord archon." hearing this, zhao tian squinted his eyes and ning xue was intrigued "what are the heavens hiding that it even cleared their memories?" at this time, xia shenyi walked down the stairs and saw the flame spirit in front of the couch. "tian." as she walked down, her gaze lingered on the flame spirit "so its back huh." zhao tian nodded his head "but shenyi, it has forgotten about the things that happened that day, and now its saying, it doesn''t even know about heavens." "hoh?" xia shenyi raised an eyebrow in amusement. "it punished the ones who tried to pry in the secret of the heavens... interesting." "hm? really? but my eyes are saying otherwise." hearing his words, freya everglade was confused. "what do you mean by that, honoured one." zhao tian chuckled faintly and asked "why do you think leya will die?" freya everglade replied "i can feel her soul drifting away from me with each second i practice that technique." zhao tian gave a nod "that''s because her soul is getting split from you; it is not getting destroyed." "splitting away from me?" freya everglade''s eyes narrowed. "yeah, till now... your soul got corrupted and it split into two.. but they were still connected by a thin strand of energy." "however, the technique you practiced is healing the corruption and is also properly splitting the souls by breaking the strand." "so, in my guess... she won''t die. just like before, she will stay inside you." freya everglade was surprised to hear this and zhao tian saw a flicker of blue energy flashing in her eyes. a wide smile appeared on leya everglade''s lips and her eyes brimmed with excitement. "then.. i won''t die?" "oh.. leya, don''t worry.. you won''t die." "hahahaha!!!" leya everglade jumped in joy and ran across the room in excitement. "did you hear that freya? i won''t die..." meanwhile, freya everglade inside her body shook her head helplessly "i heard and.. don''t swap without telling me." however, leya everglade didn''t heed her words and looked at zhao tian "thank you!" she said and jumped to him. eh? zhao tian swiftly caught her and she hugged him tightly in her arms "really...thank you so much..." she muttered, a relieved sigh leaving her lips. hugging the delicate body of leya everglade, zhao tian smiled hearing the fondness in her tone. meanwhile, freya everglade was screaming inside, her face deep red in embarrassment "why are you huggging him?? it''s so embarassing!! you shameless woman!" "hehe." leya everglade moved her face and placed a tender kiss on his cheek "consider this as a token of appreciation." ''you kissed himmmm?'' Chapter 304 In the shower! chapter 304 in the shower! *swish* after spending some time with his women, zhao tian reappeared in his room in the apartment and stretched his hands letting out a contented sigh. as he sensed around the apartment, he noticed that cai luo and natalie thompson still hadn''t returned from the village. however, he sensed hun xiang''s presence in her room. with a subtle smile on his lips, he walked to her room and entered without knocking. he turned his gaze to the bathroom and his smile widened "is she taking a bath?" silently, he walked to the bathroom and he could hear the sound of the water hitting the ground. he glanced at the blurry figure of hun xiang through the glass, who was bathing inside the shower and began to remove his clothes. "hm?" hearing footsteps splashing in the water, hun xiang quickly turned her gaze and saw zhao tian walking towards her naked. *gasp* she gasped in shock and hurriedly used her hand to block her nipples and pussy from his view. "m-my lord..." she stammered in embarrassment, her gaze unconsciously drifting to his crotch and when she saw his cock, her eyes jolted. ''i-it is still soft... what will it look like if it becomes hard?'' zhao tian walked near her and the shower water began to cascade down him as with a gentle touch, he pulled gun xiang closer, causing her to stumble and fall into his arms. her hands instinctively clutched his shoulders and zhao tian leaned in, kissing her lips, his hands wrapping around her waist. taken aback by the sudden kiss, hun xiang''s body flinched; however, not wanting to push him away, she also began to suck his lips. her body melted in his warm embrace as they bathed in the cold shower. the feeling of being completely enveloped in his arms, with the water cascading over them, was a sensation she never wanted to end. pulling back the kiss, zhao tian snuggled his face on her neck, showering her neck with pepper kisses and bites while his hands went down, groping her ass. "hmmngh~ my lord... i don''t want to betray lady luo anymore." even though her lips say that, she also hugged him back, her fingers running through his ripped muscles. she was left torn in between her loyalty to her lady and her growing desire for her lord. zhao tian retracted her face from her neck and looked into her eyes as he planted a soft kiss on her lips. as they looked at each other, they felt their hot breaths hitting each other as they remained in a tight embrace. not being able to hold it anymore, both of them moved their lips forward at the same time and kissed fervently, their lips eagerly melding together in a moment of intense fervor. soon the kiss turned so passionate that they began to suck on each other''s tongues, and their salivas mingled in a delightful embrace. *slurp* they hungrily sucked on each other so desperately as if they wanted to devour each other''s lips, relishing in the warm touch of their kiss. "xiang..." huh? hearing his mutter, hun xiang turned her head and zhao tian asked "do you want to be my maid?" "m-maid?" she was barely keeping it together as she was just on the verge of climax but now zhao tian is asking some weird questions. "yeah..." zhao tian muttered as he rubbed he gently slid his dick in her moist pussy and pulled it back leaving her hanging on the edge. hun xiang bit her lips in frustration as he was teasing her and muttered "b-but i swore my loyalty to lady luo." "and luo is my woman, so..." hun xiang''s heart trembled and yelled in her mind as she glimpsed at his dick. all now she wants is to have that huge dick rampage inside her. "w-what do i get in that?" zhao tian chuckled "maids get nothing... but i can make you feel like a real woman and you have to serve me." hearing the tempting whisper of the devil, hun xiang couldn''t resist and nodded her head "hm, i will be your maid." she lowered her hand and gently grabbed the dick guiding it into her pussy "so please... my lord." she pleaded softly. "oh, what a good maid you are." zhao tian smirked and pushed his dick into her pussy in one full motion directly piercing through her hymen taking her virginity. "urrghhhhh!!!" hun xiang gritted her teeth, feeling the seeping pain radiating across her body and zhao tian hugged her from behind "bear it for a minute... xiang." tears welled up in hun xiang''s eyes and she nodded her head. "en.. urgh." gently clasping her chin, zhao tian made her look at him and kissed her lips. hun xiang too, without hesitation kissed back his lips and after a while, hun xiang felt the pain subside as a drop of her virgin blood dripped on the shower floor. pulling back from the kiss, zhao tian hugged her even more tightly "don''t worry... xiang, even though i call you my maid, i will take good care of you." hearing this, hun xiang was surprised and her eyes grew tender "my lord, if lady luo has fallen in love with you.. i can understand you are a good person." zhao tian chuckled and slowly moved his hips "call me master from now on..." "yes, master~~" Chapter 305 *Giving a head* chapter 305 *giving a head* *pakh* *pakh* the sound of flesh smacking against flesh reverberated throughout the bathroom, intermingled with the sounds of heavy breathing and pleasure-filled moans. "haangh~!" "haangh~!" a stream of coquettish moans escaped hun xiang''s lips, her arms and legs clutching onto zhao tian while he is grabbing her ass and punding his dick in her pussy. she hugged zhao tian''s neck tightly as her mind got puddled with pleasure with each thrust of his dick into her pussy. "urghhh!" letting out a pleasurable grunt, zhao tian again unloaded his cum, coloring her pinkish pussy white. *splurt* feeling his hot magma filling her cave, hun xiang''s eyelashes fluttered in bliss and she turned her eyes to zhao tian as she planted a tender kiss on his cheek. "master, at this rate... i might get pregnant." zhao tian hugged her even tighter and began to move his hips again as he took her lips in a passionate kiss. "mmnghh~ masterrr~~" ... after soaking in the cold water, zhao tain stepped out of the shower, carrying hun xiang in his arms. "are you okay?" zhao tian asked, concern etching his voice. hun xiang gave a faint nod "i am alright, master.. please put me down." zhao tian zhao tain gently laid hun xiang down, their wet hair clinging to their shoulders and their skin still flushed from the heat of the shower. hun xiang reached out to take the white towel from the hanger to dry her body. however, after she took the towel she glanced at zhao tian, "master let me help dry your body." zhao tian didn''t mind that and nodded his head. approaching him, with a gentle touch, hun xiang took the towel in hand and began to tenderly dry zhao tian''s hair before moving on to his back. her dainty fingers ran through his robust muscles and she amused in wonder. moving front, she began to wipe his chest and abs. her gaze lingered on his dick and her eyes trembled ''is it still hard?'' she gently crouched down to wipe his thighs and she couldn''t help but sneak glances at his erect dick. after tasting the pre-cum, she gently opened her cherry mouth and pushed his huge dick into her mouth slowly. as she sucked his dick "urgh... use your tongue." hun xiang panicked and retracted her teeth. giving a blowjob is new to her after all. she gently moved her tongue in circular motions around the head of his penis and glanced up to see zhao tian visibly enjoying the blowjob. *slurp* she maintained her focus on pleasuring him, using her tongue to caress every inch of his hard dick. feeling her moist tongue rolling on his dick, zhao tian''s pleasure reached new heights. at that moment, as hun xiang caught a glimpse of her master''s blissful expression, her desire to give him even more pleasure intensified. a bold idea appeared in her mind, and pushed his dick even further into her mouth thinking that it would pleasure him even more. "urghh!" a pleasured groan escaped zhao tian''s lips as he felt the tight muscles of her throat gripping the head of his dick. but the moment, his dick reached her throat she gagged and retracted her mouth coughing *cough* *cough* gasping for breath, she struggled to regain her composure. "xiang?" zhao tian called out to her in concern. hun xiang light coughing shook her head "n-nothing, master..." she spoke softly and then paused to take a deep breath, her boobs rising and falling in a calming rhythm. she again brought her face closer to his dick gently licking his balls and her tongue trailed upwards, reaching the tip. once more, she took his dick into her mouth and proceeded to suck with fervor, *slurp* the sound of slurping his dick filling the room. under the continuous licks of her tongue and the sucking of her lips, zhao tian was pushed to the brink of pleasure. hun xiang could feel the throbbing of his dick in her mouth, indicating he was close to climax. *splurt* zhao tian shot his load deep into her throat and hun xiang retracted her mouth from his dick. *splurt* as she pulled back her mouth, zhao tian continued cumming, painting her face and her boobs with his white cum. "ah!" hun xiang was surprised by the amount of cum sprayed at her and closed her mouth with his thick cum still inside her mouth. *gulp* she slowly began to gulped the thick cum, swallowing it and relishing in its heavenly taste. as she glimpsed at his cock, she saw his cum flowing down even more. letting out her tongue, she licked the cum of his dick and kissed his balls as she again began to suck his dick. -------------------------- Chapter 306 A reunion! chapter 306 a reunion! "haha." hun xiang who was sitting beside zhao tian on the couch giggled, her fingers quickly fapping on the screen. zhao tian also laughed softly as he continued playing the game on his mobile. "wait wait waaa" hun xiang let out a loud scream of frustration as she watched her character get defeated by zhao tian''s in the game they were playing. ''ko'' seeing the words on her mobile screen, hun xiang giggled "you beat me." zhao tian smiled softly "i am surprised you play this game." hun xiang scratched her neck embarrassedly "i found this game when i was bored and scrolling through the phone." "i see." zhao tian muttered, his arms wrapping around her shoulders. hun xiang also leaned closer "it is almost evening, should i go and buy a cake?" no?v(el)b\\jnn *swoosh* however, at this time, zhao tian felt the presence of cai luo and natalie thompson approaching them. hun xiang also sensed their presence and quickly moved away from zhao tian "master.." zhao tian narrowed his gaze and cai luo''s melodious voice rang across the apartment "tian!!!" cai luo rushed into the house, went to zhao tian and jumped into his arms. "tian..." zhao tian hugged her back and she embraced him, snuggling her body with his. he then turned his gaze to natalie thompson, who just stepped into the living room "she is not staying in the village anymore?" uh... cai luo smiled wryly "yeah, she is coming back with us to our nation. apparently, she also has some things to do there.. so she is sticking along with us." natalie thompson nodded her head "the government might have assigned some cultivators to the border because of the disappearance of lycan syndicate." "so if i came with you, i am sure.. i can easily pass through." zhao tian took a quick glance at cai luo and seeing her nod, zhao tian let out a soft sigh. "ok, then.. let''s leave." ... *woosshh* zhao tian, cai luo, natalie thompson and hun xiang were flying through the air at a swift speed and quickly reached the border of the nation. flying high in the sky, zhao tian glanced at the watch tower, vans and many military soldiers stationed on the border. *swoosh* yu hua flew to the palace and and gracefully touched down in front of the grand palace gates. recognizing her, the guards quickly kneeled on the floor. "lady hua." but they were curious about the masked woman who was standing beside yu hua. yu hua nodded her head and walked through the royal hallways. ning zhilian''s heart is racing with excitement as she is going to meet her dear sister after all these years. "quick..." in a rush, ning zhilian quickened her pace as she made his way up the stairs., and seeing this, yu hua and hun xiang giggled in amusement. "lady zhilian, she is now residing in the room you were previously in." "my room?" ning zhilian was surprised, and she hastily ran the stairs, rushing to her room. ... meanwhile, ning xue stepped out of her room and chuckled to herself, correcting her disheveled robe "pervert..." as she turned her head, she saw a woman running towards her through the corridor. huh? looking at the metal-masked woman, ning xue narrowed her gaze "who is she? and how did she come here." ning zhilian quickly ran to ning xue and removed the mask, a soft smile curling on her lips. "little xue..." ning xue narrowed her gaze but then her eyes widened in shock as she realized the voice and face before her were all too familiar. "sister.... zhilian? sister zhilian? sister zhilian?" ning xue''s heart jumped in happiness and ning zhilian appeared in front of her "little xue...." ning xue''s eyes shook in utter bewilderment looking at the beautiful blonde haired woman in front of her and a whisper left her lips "is that... you?" ning zhilian moved forward and hugged ning xue "yeah, its me... little xue." she murmured affectionately. feeling ning zhilian''s arms around her body, ning xue flinched "is this... real? sister zhilian?" happiness washed over ning xue''s heart causing tears to well up in her eyes, her mind twirling with emotions. closing her eyes, ning xue quickly hugged her back, her hands clutching on her desperately "sister zhilian!!!!" ning zhilian''s eyes grew tender as she patted ning xue''s head "yeah... your older sister is back, little xue." at this time, the door of the next room creaked open and ning zuiye came outside "sister xue... why are you screaming?" "h-huh?" ----------------------------------------------- Chapter 307 A reunion 2! chapter 307 a reunion 2! hearing the scream of ning xue from the outside, ning zuiye got up from the bed and walked to the door. "sister xue, why are you screaming?" as she exited the room, she caught sight of her sister ning xue embracing a woman with blonde hair in a warm and affectionate hug. because they were hugging, ning zuiye couldn''t properly see the face of the new woman and was confused about who she was. however, as they retracted the hug, the blonde haired woman''s face came into her view, and her eyes dilated in shock. "h-huh?" even though she was a child when she saw ning zhilian for the last time, she still remembers her beautiful face and purple eyes. "big sister?" hearing a faint mutter, ning zhilian turned her eyes and saw a mature woman with black hair and purple eyes. hm? ning xue wiped the tears that were cascading down her cheeks and looked at ning zuiye with a wide smile "z-zui''er, this is sister zhilian." zuier??!! ning zhilian''s heart shook, and she instantly turned her gaze to ning zuiye and looked at her from top to down "little... zuiye?" the little zuiye she knows is not little anymore. ning zuiye''s eyes quivered in disbelief and she felt tears forming, blurring her vision as they began to spill over and dampen her cheeks. "big sister!!" *tap* ning zuiye quickly ran forward and jumped into ning zhilian''s arms. "big sisteerrr!" ning zhilian snapped out of her daze and hurriedly hugged ning zuiye, her voice stammering with shock "little zuiye.. y-you are alive." ning zuiye hugged her tightly and nodded her head. "yes... because, big sister.. you s-saved me that day." upon hearing these words, a wave of emotions washed over ning zhilian as tears welled up in her eyes in happiness because she was able to save her dear sister that day. the weight of the burden she had been carrying for so long was lifted off her shoulders, leaving her feeling light and free. "i am glad.. little zuiye.. i am really glad that you are alright." they hugged each other tightly and ning zuiye muttered "i am also glad sister zhilian..." "i thought you lost your live trying to save me..." ning zhilian patted her head and chuckled while tears rolled down her face "silly girl." she called affectionately. "then... lady zuiye is also here?" yu hua mumbled in a trance and ning zhilian nodded her head "yeah, i came to know just now." "that''s great!" a quick smile appeared on yu hua''s cheeks, and she bowed her head "it''s my pleasure to meet you, lady zuiye." along with her hun xiang also bowed her head. ling zuiye gently waved her head and yu hua looked at the three of them together "so, everyone is alright..." "yeah!" x3 with a soft smile, ning zhilian spoke "hua''er is the one who brought me here." hoh? ning xue was amused and looked at yu hua, while she lowered her gaze "it just... happened." a teasing smile appeared on ning zhilian''s lips as she spoke, "and what not, hua''er has a lover." ehhhhh? ning xue was stupified to hear this and discreetly glanced at yu hua "hua''er, you..." yu hua was quite embarrassed and averted her gaze "queen xue, h-he is a great man so i couldn''t stop myself..." "haha." ning xue let out a joyful laugh upon hearing this, causing yu hua''s face to flush even more with embarrassment. ning zuiye smiled when she saw the little banter, and glanced at ning zhilian "but... big sister, where have you been all these days and never came here?" upon hearing this, a sigh escaped ning zhilian''s lips "i was in the western nations hiding..." "western nations?" ning xue narrowed her gaze and ning zhilian nodded her head "after that night, i escaped from here and... went there." a sigh escaped ning xue''s lips "let''s go to my room first. we can talk there privately." hun xiang bowed her head "then queen xue, lady luo, i shall take my leave." "en." after hun xiang left, the four of them walked towards ning xue''s room. as ning xue reached out to open the door, she suddenly hesitated, feeling a warm flush creep up her cheeks. she timidly turned her gaze to ning zhilian and yu hua: "by the way, i also have... a husband, and he''s inside right now." huh? -------------------------------------------- Chapter 308 A revelation?! chapter 308 a revelation?! yu hua''s jaw dropped in utter shock "queen xue... you have a husband n-now?" she asked, her voice trembling in bewilderment. she has been out of zhenzhu for like 2 months, and ning xue has a husband now? ''when did the marriage happen, and why was i not invited?'' meanwhile, a faint smirk appeared on ning zhilian''s lips. "that was a shock, little xue. heh, my sister''s man. now i am curious." meanwhile, ning zuiye smiled dryly, as the same man was her husband too. yu hua came out of her daze and muttered "but queen xue... i didn''t expect that you would love someone." ning xue''s eyebrows twitched upon hearing this "what? i also thought the same about you.. but now you have a lover, but i can''t have a husband? hmph." ning zhilian giggled "fair enough. now let''s go in and see who it is." ning xue smiled proudly "en. he is the most handsomest man you will ever see." upon hearing this comment, ning zhilian couldn''t help but roll her eyes in response "i can''t be sure on that because hua''er'' lover is also so handsome." yu hua was flustered to hear this and nodded her head as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear "en, he is really so handsome." ning xue narrowed her eyes, seeing yu hua acting like a shy girl "heh, then let''s see who''s lover is more handsome. try not to fall in love with him." *creek* ning xue pushed the door open, and the curious eyes of ning zhilian and yu hua looked around the room. but there is no one on the couch or on the balcony; however, as their gaze fell on the bed, their eyes stopped. there is a man lying on the bed and they can only see his back as he is lying sideways. huh? yu hua''s heart skipped a beat as she saw the long white hair and the back of the man, which were so familiar for her. why do i feel like it''s... "tian." as ning xue called his name, yu hua''s breath caught in her throat, and her heart raced in panic and nervousness. tian? is it really him? tian? what is he doing here? what is he doing here? but then the realization struck her, and her eyes shook. tain is... queen xue''s husband? h-how? no?v(el)b\\jnn ning zhilian squinted her eyes in confusion looking at the back of the man. even though she has only spent one day with him, she could recognize it as zhao tian. she turned her gaze to yu hua and saw her panicking as sweat drops appeared on her forehead. ''hua''er.'' ning zhilian reached out and gently grabbed yu hua''s arm. yu hua''s body flinched feeling a sudden touch and turned her gaze to ning zhilian ''lady zhilian...'' ning xue was taken aback to see yu hua stammering "hua''er, what happened? you are shocked to see tian''s handsome face?" yu hua: -_- "u-uh.. yes, queen xue, your husband is so handsome.. i am shocked." "pfft" hearing this, ning zhilian couldn''t control her laugh and chuckled. with a shake of his head, zhao tian stood up from the bed and walked towards yu hua. seeing him approaching her, yu hua was startled and hurriedly took a step back in fear. as he moved closer, she lowered her gaze "t-tian.. i can explain..." she murmured in a low voice. however, zhao tian didn''t heed her words and hugged her waist his arms tracing down to her ass. uh... yu hua was dumbfounded to see this "tian..." ning xue stood up from the bed and was confused to see zhao tian suddenly hug yu hua. zhao tian gave a tight squeeze on her ass cheeks spreading them "yeah, this is my luo." yu hua was embarrassed by the situation and screamed in her mind ''tian, what are you doing?'' with a soft smile, zhao tian leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers in a tender kiss. yu hua was taken aback by the sudden kiss and zhao tian pulled back his lips, a playful smile on his lips. ning xue and ning zuiye were shocked to the core when they saw zhao tian suddenly kiss yu hua. what the hell? ning xue hurriedly walked to them and pulled zhao tian out of the hug. her eyes squinted with fury as she glared at yu hua "hua''er, how dare you kiss my husband?" ehhhhhhhhh? ning zhilian was speechless hearing this. oi, oi, it was so fucking obvious that it was zhao tian who kissed her. wtf? no matter how much you love him, this is just... absurdity. ning zuiye: -_- what is happening? -------------------------------------------- Chapter 309 A little drama! chapter 309 a little drama! pulling zhao tian out of the hug, ning xue glared at yu hua "hua''er, how dare you kiss my husband?" ning zhilian: -_- ning zuiye: -_- what? yu hua''s eyes trembled upon hearing ning xue''s words, and she lowered her head "y-your majesty." ning xue''s eyes narrowed *plah* however at this time, a sharp slap fell on ning xue''s ass and she hurriedly turned to zhao tian. "t-tian?" zhao tian grabbed ning xue''s ass and pressed his fingers on her soft cheeks, causing ning xue to flinch in pain "hnng~ tian." as he twisted his hand, ning xue felt a sting of pain coursing through her body and fell into his arms "angh~ tian.. it hurts.." zhao tian stopped and gently caressed her butt "why are you scaring her?" ning xue wrapped her arms around his neck and bit his ear as she whispered "because she kissed you, tian." -_- is this woman for real? letting out a sigh, zhao tian turned his gaze to yu hua, who had her head lowered "i kissed her because she is my woman." huh? ning xue glanced at yu hua in the corner of her eyes "when did she... become your woman?" *thud* yu hua hastily fell on her knees "forgive me, your majesty... i didn''t know tian was your hus-" but before she could finish her words, zhao tian left ning xue''s embrace and pulled yu hua''s hand, making her stand up. "ah, tian." looking at her, zhao tian squinted his eyes "are you apologizing for loving me?" yu hua''s heart shook upon hearing this and she averted her gaze "if only i had known you were queen xue''s husband... i would not have loved you." upon hearing this, zhao tian was quite disheartened, and he looked into her blonde eyes "so, if xue''er tell you to cut your relationship with me now, you will stop loving me?" h-huh? yu hua''s eyes widened upon hearing this and her heart quivered with a rush of emotions. zhao tian gave a bonk in her head and spoke "calm down, xue''er." ning xue rubbed her head and scoffed "you womainer, hmph." hearing this, yu hua nodded her head "yeah, i can agree on that... tian is a womanizer." -_- ning xue glimpsed at yu hua, her eye narrowing "how did you guys even meet?" zhao tian gently picked up yu hua in his arms and spoke "there are a lot of things we need to talk about. so let''s sit and talk." he walked to the couch and placed yu hua on his lap as he hugged her waist from behind. letting out a deep sigh, ning xue walked behind him and sat beside him on the couch. anger flared up in her heart seeing, yu hua on zhao tian''s lap but she took a soft breath and let her mind calm down. ning zhilian and ning zuiye sat on the opposite couch. ... ning zhilian nodded her head as she sighed "yeah, after that i hid in that village and acted as a village head for these 35 years." "ohh." ning xue and ning zuiye were amused to hear this. meanwhile, zhao tian showered yu hua''s neck with kisses, making her body squirm in his arms. "mmngh~ tian... there are people here." zhao tian raised his gaze and looked at the blonde haired woman as a chuckle escaped his lips "it is kind of weird to see your face like this." hearing this, yu hua smiled softly "amn''t i beautiful with this face?" "yeah, you are." he muttered, placing a kiss on her lips. yu hua spoke in a warm tone "from now on, get used to this face of mine. this is the real me, tian." "yeah..." *smooch* ning zhilian smiled dryly ''please do your lovey-dovey things privately.'' ning xue''s lips twitched in anger. ''you damn, womanizer.'' ------------------------------------------ Chapter 310 Some little talks! chapter 310 some little talks! ning xue narrowed her eyes after hearing ning zhilian''s part of the story "so, sister zhilian, you went to the lycan kingdom to investigate these nukes." "well, kind of." ning xue turned her gaze to zhao tian and yu hua "and tian, you also went to the lycan kingdom. i know you had personal grudges with them after they tried to kidnap ying and suyin... but how did hua''er end up with you?" yu hua smiled upon hearing this and began to narrate the story of how she met with zhao tian and how their relationship went. "they even tried to kill me with that nuke one time, but gladly, tian came to my rescue and saved me." "after coming to know about these nukes, i also went with tian to destroy the lycan sundicate." ning xue narrowed her gaze and asked "tian, then is she the one who came to see you, when i came with you to the human world for a date?" zhao tian remembered that time and nodded his head "yeah, at that time, both of you were in disguise, so you couldn''t find each other." yu hua was surprised to hear this and looked at ning xue "then queen xue is the woman from zhenzhu?" ning xue gave a faint nod "both of us used the powerful artifact given by sister freya, so we couldn''t see through the disguise." yu hua find its kind of funny that both of them met, but could not recognize each other. at this time, ning zhilian remembered and asked, "little xue, where is freya? i heard that she was the one who stopped the coup 35 years ago." ning xue nodded her head "en. she is the one who killed the rebels that day and saved me." she turned her gaze to zhao tian and her eyes softened "many things happened and now she is in seclusion, cultivating." "i see. how is she? is her body alright?" ning zhilian asked in concern. "yeah, because of tian, she could find a suitable cultivation technique and now her body and soul are gradually healing." "hoh...." ning zhilian and yu hua were amused to hear this. yu hua''s eyes dulled and she spoke in a soft tone "queen xue... i also tried to search for the herb in other places but couldn''t find it." ning zhilian also remembered "yeah, little xue... your pure yin physique...." zhao tian shook his head helplessly, seeing that ning zuiye is still stubborn about her decision. meanwhile, yu hua asked in confusion "but tian, we came here right after we parted ways but here you are before us and you are even sleeping comfortably." ning xue chuckled upon hearing the question. they actually used the loophole within the artifact to bring him here in an instant. when zhao tian and ning xue, both are inside the artifact... ning xue who teleported in when she was in the palace, will return to the palace when she teleports back. she used this and grabbed zhao tian along with her to the palace when he entered the artifact. ning zhilian rolled her eyes "he is stronger than us, so he must have come here faster." ning xue nodded her head "yeah, like that." ... as the talk continued, the time went by, and it was already midnight. stretching her arms, ning zhilian looked at ning xue who was in zhao tian''s lap right now "little xue, i will go and sleep now. fortunately, i don''t have to hear hua''er'' moans today haha." hearing this, ning xue squinted her eyes "hua''er'' moans?" yu hua was flustered hearing this and ning zhilian giggled "yeah, back in the apartment... well, tian was keeping hua''er restless through the night... soo.." the frown on ning xue''s face deepened and she glared at yu hua "hua''er... you already had sex with him?" feeling her glare, yu hua was taken aback "uh, yeah, queen xue." a murderous aura oozed out of ning xue''s body "he still hadn''t done it with me... but you!!! hua''er... you went ahead of me?" "you!!!!!" eh? -------------------------------------------------- Chapter 311 Xue becomes dominant in bed! chapter 311 xue becomes dominant in bed! "he still hadn''t done it with me... but you!!! hua''er... you went ahead of me?" yu hua was startled to hear ning xue''s cold tone and smiled wryly "we... it just happened in the heat of the moment." "uh... in fact, we said our love only after we had sex." ning zhilian chuckled seeing the deep blush on yu hua''s face and ning zuiye smiled dryly. why are we having this talk? meanwhile, ning xue had a deep frown on her face as she couldn''t bear the fact that even yu hua went ahead of her. she turned her gaze to zhao tian and got down from his lap. grabbing his hand, she pulled him "tian, come on." eh? as she pulled him, zhao tian stood up from the couch and ning xue pulled him to the bed. *thud* pushing him on the soft mattress, she crawled on the bed and her movements deliberate and seductive, slowly made her way on top of him, her eyes filled with a hunger that could not be denied. "tian, we are doing it now." she uttered and began to remove her robes. huh? ning zhilian was stunned and stood up from the couch "little xue, why are you removing your clothes? we are still in the room." ning zuiye was also dumbfounded "sister xue?" no?v(el)b\\jnn ning xue scoffed under her breath "i don''t care anymore. i am going to do it with tian immediately. you can stay and watch if you want." as she spoke, the fabric of her clothes slipped down her shoulders, revealing her ample bosom with pink nipples adorning them. *gik* ning zhilian and ning zuiye instantly averted their gazes "little xue, when did you get so shameless?" meanwhile, yu hua could only sigh in her heart, as this was not new to her. ning xue often sleeps naked and stays naked in her room lazily. "w-we are leaving." embarassed by the situation, ning zhilian and ning zuiye left and before leaving, ning zuiye glimpsed at zhao tian in the corner of her eyes, sighing. ''i want to talk with him.'' "i am also taking my leave. tian, good night, see you tomorrow." she said with a smile and rushed out of the room. "ufff~~ hmmng~~~" ning xue moaned in pleasure as he began to bite and lick her nipples making her mind feel as if she were in heaven. a little later, zhao tian retracted his lips, a glistening strand of saliva connecting his lips and her nipples. as he let go of his hands, her voluptuous boobs jiggled and zhao tian smiled looking at the reddened face of ning xue. a playful smile crept over ning xue''s lips and she quickly pushed him as she again took charge in the bed. *thud* zhao tian smiled in amusement seeing her advances and ning xue, who was sitting on his abdomen, gently raised her ass, showing her pink pussy for him to see. "i surely want to punish you for making me wait this long." she muttered in a seductive voice, bringing her left hand to her crotch as she caressed her clitoris with her fingers. "mmngh~" she gently spread open her pink outer walls with her delicate fingers and zhao tian could see her sticky love juices within her pink world. "give me pleasure... tian." she mumbled as she brought her crotch near his face but she was still unsure if zhao tian was down to dirty things like this. zhao tian is more than happy and softly grabbed her ass cheeks pulling her crotch closer to his face. after all, satisfying his wife is his responsibility. ning xue''s eyes softened in affection and as she felt the hitching of his hot breath on her pussy, she felt a tingle as a shiver went down her spine. "mmngh~~ tian~" zhao tian gave a kiss to her wet pussy and the touch of his lips on her pussy sent a jolt of pleasure through ning xue''s entire body, causing her to let out a soft, almost involuntary moan. "yes... tian~" she gently grabbed his head as zhao tian began sucking on her honey cave and love juices began to drip from her pussy. "yaangh~!" zhao tian opened his lips and continued to eat her pussy and suck on her clit at the same time making ning xue lost in pleasure. "haangh~! anghhh~~ hnnnghhh~~!" ceaseless moans slipped past her lips and her body jerked as she felt her pussy folds being played with by his tongue. zhao tian continued to lick and suck on her pussy as he inserted his tongue inside her pussy walls. "ohhh~! hmnnngh tian''er... tian..." an erotic moan left ning xue''s lips as she felt her tian''s tongue plundering her pussy''s inner wall bringing her intense pleasure. "ahhng~~...this is too much!" Chapter 312 *A royal meal* chapter 312 *a royal meal* "hnngh~ tian... haangh~!" with a soft moan, ning xue called out his name, her body trembling with desire. she raised her hand groping her own boobs as she began to masturbate pinching her nipples and feeling the pleasure from it. "yeah, tian your tongue ohhhn...i love you... haangh~" ning xue moaned in ecstasy feeling his tongue plundering deep in her pussy, exploring every inch of her inner vaginal walls. soon, under the constant caress of his wet tongue, ning xue couldn''t hold it any longer as her mind muddled in pleasure reached the clouds. "annghh~~!" with a loud erotic moan, ling xue''s pussy twitched and zhao tian retracted his lips. *squirt* her body flinched as love juices sprayed from her pussy wetting zhao tian''s face. "haah... haahhh~~!" ning xue''s ragged breaths echoed through the room as her chest rose and fell following the intense climax she had just experienced and she struggled to catch her breath, her muscles becoming numb and sensitive. she removed her crotch from zhao tian''s face and sat on the bed "i-i haah.. am sorry... tian." she muttered looking at his face wet with her love juices. zhao tian smiled fondly "it''s okay, dear..." he used the water elemental to clean his face. zhao tian moved and kneeled on the bed as he grabbed her waist. ning xue, on all fours, arched her back and brought her ass close to his crotch "tian..." she muttered, seeing him pulling down his pants. as zhao tian took out his dick, ning xue''s eyes quivered and her mind ran through different thoughts about how that huge dick inside her pussy would feel. *plah* however, zhao tian gave a sharp slap on her ass and ning xue let out a groan as she withered in pain "yaang~ t-tian?" "you were punishing me, heh?" he smiled mischeviously and grabbed her steamy ass buns spreading them open with his fingers, looking at her cute tightened pink asshole. his fingers traveled down as he spread her pink hole, which was dripping with love juices and he smiled "now, beg like a queen." ''beg like a queen? and... wait, is he looking at my butthole? w-what?" she was so embarrassed as she could feel his scorching gaze on her asshole and pussy. seeing the playful smile dancing on his lips, she complied and muttered in a timid tone "u-uh.. tian please ravage this royal pussy. i am sure this royal pussy is better than your other wome- anghhh~" ning xue reached out to the pillow and pulled it before burying her face in it, receiving back shots from zhao tian. her thoughts became blurry and she couldn''t think about anything as the overwhelming pleasure muddled her mind with each thrust of his dick. as her pussy throbbed, zhao tian felt that she was close to orgasm and increased the motion of his hips "xue''er... urgh." "angh~~ angh~~ angh~~ tian... haangh~" with a final full thrust, ning xue''s mind and body reached cloud nine. *squirt* her eyes rolled up and she let out her tongue as she squirted love juices from her pussy. however, zhao tian was nowhere near finishing and turned her body. ning xue felt her sensitive pussy twist around his hot dick. "t-tian.." as her back hit the bed, she looked at zhao tian with misty eyes, saliva rolling down her lips. zhao tian again began to plunge his cock and ning xue''s boobs hopped up and down because of his powerful thrusts. a little later, zhao tian also reached his edge and splurted his white lava inside her pink world, causing her body to tremble in delight. "haah!!!" ning xue took deep breaths and a soft smile stretched across her lips. however, her eyes widened as zhao tian again began to move his hips. "t-tian?" zhao tian smirked seeing ning xue''s face "xue''er.. this is just starting and we have yet another hole to explore. i have to thoroughly taste this royal meal after all." h-huh? ning xue''s eyes trembled and she gulped hard. i am fucked! Chapter 313 *In the ass* chapter 313 *in the ass* *pop* zhao tian pulled his dick out of ning xue''s pussy, who was lying on the bed and as he took his cock, white cum overflowed from ning xue''s vagina, staining the bedheets. "haah~!" ning xue''s breasts heaved up and down as she felt the numbness radiating through her whole body as she took heavy breaths. she glimpsed at zhao tian through her blurry eyes and a sigh escaped her lips. "tian... haah." "uhhh..." she pulled herself from the bed and slowly sat on the bed as she tucked a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear. she looked down at her beet red vagin as zhao tian''s cum was still oozing from the inner depths of her pussy and she could feel the lingering warmth in her. as she turned her head, her gaze invertedly fell on zhao tian''s dick and she saw it was still erect. what the- she blinked her eyes in confusion ''even my yin energy is not enough to satisfy his sexual desire?" with a smile, zhao tian got down from the bed and pulled ning xue towards him "ahhh tian!" she also got down from the bed and stumbled into his arms. zhao tian turned his eyes to the nearby table, which had a flower vase and some other things. pulling her, he walked to the table and pushed all the things away. *clank* ning xue was taken aback wondering what zhao tian was doing? keeping his smile, zhao tian pushed her on the table *thud* "huh? tian..." her upper body was on the table and she turned her head and looked at zhao tian over her shoulder. zhao tian looked at the tantalizing back of ning xue and his gaze moved to her ass cheeks as his cum trickled from her pussy flowing through her inner thighs. "xue''er..." walking closer to her, he grabbed her ass buns and spread them wide open, looking at her tightened butthole. "mnghh~" ning xue who was already numb on her body felt a little electricity passing through her body with the touch of his fingers on her soft ass. a smirk appeared on zhao tian''s lips as he grazed his thumb on her tightened ass hole. he didn''t stop and pushed deeper through the tight hole stretching it with his hard dick. "ahh~!" ning xue let out low mumble as she felt her husband''s dick piercing in. "u-urghh!" she groaned in pain and her body shook, small tears welling up in her eyes as she felt his dick filling her ass. zhao tian felt extraordinary pleasure from the tight muscles in her ass. "haah...xue''er." he could feel her ass trying to squeeze out his dick. he stopped and didn''t move too quickly giving time for ning xue to get used to his size. a little later, ning xue nodded her head "mmn.. tian..." zhao tian started to gently sway his hips, gradually pushing deeper and causing her asshole to widen and lengthen with each movement. as zhao tian pushed his dick even more into her ass, ning xue''s eyes quivered "h-hmmngh~..." she suddenly felt a surge of pleasure coursing through her body. "tian.... haangh~ tian~~" as her ass muscles slowly began to stretch, ning xue also felt the pleasure take over her mind, leaving her numb as her body lay on the table helplessly. *pakh* *pakh* ning xue let out her tongue as she enjoyed his pounding on her ass and she could feel his balls hitting her pussy walls sending a wave of arousal through her body, heightening her pleasure and desire. "haangh~~ t-tian... this is goodddd~ hyaangh~!" *pakh* *pakh* zhao tian raised her body and playfully teased her nipples with his fingers, gently pinching them as he nibbled on her sensitive flesh. "haangh~!" as zhao tian nibbled her sensitive nipples, her body shook and he felt her ass walls tightening on his dick giving him even more pleasure. "haah... your insides feel good." zhao tian muttered and hearing his dirty talk aroused ning xue even more. *pakh* *pakh* "urgh!" zhao tian felt he was near the edge and soon he also came, shooting his semen into her asshole. "ahng~!" ning xue moaned and her body arched back feeling his cum filling her ass. "haah... haah..." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 314 Talk with Zuiye! chapter 314 talk with zuiye! zhao tian sat on the edge of the bed, gazing lovingly at ning xue as she lay peacefully asleep. he tenderly brushed away a strand of her golden hair, feeling a sense of warmth and affection for the woman he adores. letting out a sigh, he used air and water elementals to clean the remnants of their sex and pulled the white quilt to cover her naked body. looking at his palm, he gripped his fingers "even after taking the virgin yin of a pure yin physique, i need even more energy to step into the half empyreal realm." "well, shenyi did say that the energy required is the combination of all the energy gathered till now to reach the monarch astral stage." "how did that guy in lycan syndicate even step into the half- empyreal realm?" "and that guy was missing that day. i am kind of sure he will come back for revenge. i have to breakthrough before that." muttering to himself, he got down from the bed and began to wear his shirt and pants. he took his mobile out of his pocket and smiled wryly "it is already morning?" "i will go and see aunt zuiye." as he stepped out of the room, the female servant outside was startled, however, she hurriedly bowed her head "your highness." ''how is he always coming out of her majesty''s room? i have never seen him enter in for once.'' zhao tian gave a nod and walked to the nearby room. ... gently pushing the door open, zhao tian entered the dimly lit room. making his way towards the bed, he moved with deliberate steps, his presence barely making a sound as he approached ning zuiye. seeing the dark figure lying on the bed, he smiled playfully and gave her a slap on the ass "zuiye." "kyaahhh~~!" eh? zhao tian was surprised by the sudden scream and noticed the voice was different. as he saw through the soul in the dark room, he smiled dryly "ning zhilian?" "zhao tian? i didn''t know you were bold enough to sneak into your sister-in-law''s room and even slap her ass." she said rubbing her ass. zhao tian could only smile wryly "i thought it''s aunt zuiye." as ning zhilian slowly opened her eyes, she reached over to flick on the bedside lamp, illuminating the room in a soft glow. hm? zhao tian narrowed his eyes "what happened, aunt zuiye?" "i have a daughter there, tian. i have to go and meet yueli." ning zhilian let out a sigh and spoke in an apologetic tone "sorry, little xue... because of me, you were even forced to have a daughter." ning zuiye hurriedly shook her head and smiled "no, no, big sister... you saved me. i am more than grateful for that." ning zhilian reached out and gently patted her head, a gesture filled with tenderness and affection. a sigh escaped her lips and she got down from the bed "ok, i am leaving... i am sure there are things about which you want to talk privately." as she left, ning zuiye cuddled her body with him as her body melted in his soothing arms "i am going to miss you, tian... will you come and see me in my home?" "surely, i will. aunt zuiye." thinking about her daughter, ning zuiye couldn''t help but chuckle "that girl was desperate to be your girlfriend. but see, now i have become your girlfriend instead of her." "and by the way, tian... is it okay for you to be with me? where is sister xue?" zhao tian nodded his head "en. she is now sleeping and she is tired. it will take some time for her to wake up." "i see." a mumble escaped her lips as she also remember that they were about to have sex yesterday. zhao tian caressed her black hair, as his fingers ran through her soft hair drying her wet hair "aunt zuiye, close your eyes." though confused, ning zuiye closed her eyes and smiled in excitement "are you going to give me a gift, tian?" *swooosh* however, she suddenly felt the world spinning and hurriedly opened her eyes. "tian, what happened?" *swoosh* a sudden gust of breeze hit her face and her jaw dropped looking at the vast expanse of beautiful grassfield in front of her. what the fuck just happened? ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! drop powerstone and golden tickets for the new month! yeah! Chapter 315 Mother-in-law?! chapter 315 mother-in-law?! "so... this is like your own world, tian?" sitting on the couch, ning zuiye asked, her eyes glancing around the opulent living room. zhao tian who was sitting beside her, nodded his head "en. it is like that and you have started cultivating, right?" ning zuiye nodded her head. "yes, tian." "hm. i don''t know if you can perceive it yet, but the astral energy here is denser than in zhenzhu." ohh! ning zuiye was amused and mumbled, "i couldn''t see it. maybe because i am still in mystic astral stage." zhao tian raised his hand, wrapping it around her shoulder "don''t worry, you can cultivate here and can quickly do breakthroughs." he softly pinched her cheek "because i don''t want my aunt to become a real aunt and wrinkles to appear." hearing this, a gleam of determination appeared in ning zuiye''s eyes. every woman wants to look beautiful in front of her lover and wants him to be mesmerized by her beauty. no?v(el)b\\jnn how can she become old like an aunty and look ugly in front of him. "tian, from now on, i will work nonstop and cultivate." chuckling, zhao tian caressed her cheek and she closed her eyes, rubbing her cheek on his fingers "tian...." she muttered in affection. zhao tian smiled upon hearing her fong voice "you just have to work with me in bed and you can do breakthroughs easily." eh? ning zuiye was confused to hear this and opened her eyes "tian?" seeing her clueless eyes, zhao tian smiled "let me make it simple for you to understand. the more you have sex with me, the more your cultivation will progress." huh? ning zuiye was taken aback and shook her head helpeslly "tian... i think i am turning into a pervert. i just heard you say, the more you have sex with me, the more quickly i can cultivate, haha." "yeah, that''s what i said." ¨q( ?_?)¨r huh? ning zuiye was confused "wait... tian, i can cultivate by having sex with you?" "yeah!'' it took a moment for her to realize this, and she looked into his blue eyes. "this kind of cultivation technique... this is the first time, i am hearing something like this." wait! zhao ying realized something. fei lingxi is fei ziyu''s mother so technically, fei ziyu is also his daughter. so he is having sex with his daughter now? "oh, zuiye it''s you." hearing the voice, ning zuiye''s body stiffened and she looked at the woman floating from upstairs. -_- zhao ying could only smile wryly because, since the day, zhao suyin has reached the heaven astral stage... she has been flying more than walking. as she landed on the floor, zhao suyin looked at zhao tian and ning zuiye back to back "if you are inside the artifact that means..." (???) the blush on ning zuiye''s face deepened after seeing the suspicious eyes of zhao suyin. in her two years of friendly relationship with zhao tian, she has been to his house for some time and she is a good friend of zhao suyin. and now she feels like, having been caught by her friend when she has an affair with her son. seeing the panicking face of ning zuiye, a teasing glint appeared in zhao suyin''s eyes and she smirked playfully "ohh, what do i see here... you are in a relationship with my son?" ning zuiye''s heartbeat raced and she lowered her head "suyin... uh that''s... um yeah." zhao suyin''s smile widened "then call me mother-in-law now." eh? "what? call me mother-in-law." ning zuiye gave a sheepish nod and mumbled in a faint tone "m-mother in law." hearing this, zhao suyin laughed and ning zuiye turned to look at zhao tian for help "t-tian.. she is..." (?????????) zhao tian pecked her lips and glanced at zhao suyin "mom, stop teasing her..." zhao suyin scoffed playfully "so you forgot your mother after you got a new woman huh..." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and zhao suyin moved closer to him, sitting on his lap "tian''er.." ------------------------------------------ Chapter 316 Jiu Yang?! chapter 316 jiu yang?! ning zuiye blinked her eyes, looking at zhao suyin curling up like a goofball in zhao tian''s arms while having her arms around him. they are more intimate than a normal mother and son. looking at her, zhao suyin smiled casually "oh, you are wondering why we are so close, it because i am also my son''s woman." she said, kissing his lips. nani? ning zuiy''s jaw dropped, glancing at how zhao suyin was biting and sucking on zhao tian''s lips. she hurriedly turned to zhao ying "ying... she is his mother, right? then..." zhao ying could only smile dryly, because, as his sister, she is also his woman. pulling back from the kiss, zhao suyin chuckled "she is the one to talk, she was his woman even before me." -_- what? ning zuiye looked at zhao ying and saw her smiling dryly. she thought she is the one immoral for loving her friend''s son and her sister''s man... but here are two people who are more shameless and immoral than her. seeing her weird look, zhao suyin was frustrated "tian''er, why is every one of your women giving me this look, when i say i am your mother?" "mei xiu, ning xue... those ling girls ahhhh everyone. why? can''t a mother love her son? hmph, they don''t understand my special bond with my adorable tian''er." she said, again cuddling her body with his. zhao tian chuckled and hugged her tight in his arms. zhao ying let out a sigh "what can i do? when i was sleeping in my room one day. tian''er... sneaked into my room and ravished me." "so, i had to become his woman." ning zuiye''s lips twitched and she extended her hand pinching her cheek "ying, i know about tian and i know he won''t do something like that." "as far as i have seen and heard, i know you were the one fawning over him all the time in the past. yueli also said that you warned her when she tried to get close to tian in the university." as she retracted her kiss, she suddenly began to remove her robes as the clotes slid down her body showing her body which is scarred with fire marks. zhao tian was surprised "yixian?" shi yixian tilted her head "my liege? i thought you liked my breasts, so i am showing them." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and reached out, his fingers gently gracing through her boobs reaching her nipple. a faint blush spread across shi yixian''s cheeks and she supressed her moan "mmngh~" zhao tian''s eyes softened, looking at all the scars on her body "sorry, yixian... even after having control over empyreal flames and light energy, i couldn''t heal you." the empyreal flame is not fully inside her body in the true sense, it is only a part of the real empyreal flame that the guy placed on her as a curse. he can only heal her after getting the full flame under his control to manipulate the small essence of the flame inside her body. he can only suppress the fire with his ice. and when he tries to heal her, the light energy is acting like a catalyst and is burning her body even more breaking his ice. even though it is supressed by his ice, the flame is still burning in her body, making her body so weak and fragile. that is the only reason even he could beat her when he first saw her in the ruins. even now, he can have sex with her and he knows she won''t reject him. but her body is fragile and he is afraid it would hurt her or even his dick might catch fire. shi yixian shook her head "no, my liege... you are already saving me with your ice energy." zhao tian''s eyes squinted "i forgot to ask you this, but do you remember who placed this curse on you?" a cold glint passed through shi yixian''s eyes upon hearing this "jiu yang, he cursed me with his flames." "he is a monster with four arms and two faces. years ago, all the dynasties allied to fight against him, but failed miserably." "and during that war, i almost killed him and in frustration, he gave me this curse so i will suffer for eternity in burning flames." Chapter 317 The plan is ready! chapter 317 the plan is ready! "jiu yang." zhao tian muttered under his lips and his eyes narrowed. shi yixian nodded her head "yes my liege, he is the one who gave me this curse." "and he has four arms and two faces? how is that possible?" zhao tian asked in confusion. hearing this, shi yixian shook her head "i don''t know about that my liege, but his attacks and powers are absurd. his empyreal flame is the most powerful flame i have ever encountered." "just a spark from that empyreal flame burned thousands 9f soldiers." zhao tian nodded his head "you said.. there was a war thousands of years ago and did the maverick family participated in the war?" shi yixian slightly frowned and gave a nod "yes my liege. they should have been as they are from one of the biggest dynasties in the astral realm." zhao tian nodded ''hm... its been thousands of years after yuxian left astral realm and was stuck in that ruins. and i was born 21 years ago.. so the maverick family is still alive after the war.'' ''did they win the war later or something?'' shi yixian mumbled "now the astral realm must be under the control of that jiu yang." zhao tian let out a sigh and leaned back on the couch. ''i need to think of what to do next. i will soon break through to the empyrean realm and i need to go to the high stars. i can''t always dwindle around here.'' ''i also have to search for my mother if she is alive and also need to learn more about the maverick family.'' looking at zhao tian who was immersed in his thoughts, shi yixian reached out cupping his cheeks "are you thinking about something, my liege? i can help you... if you told me what is that." zhao tian smiled looking at the red eyes of shi yixian and shook his head, as he hugged her even closer, resting his head on her chest. glancing at the burn marks, his eyes narrowed ''i need to get that empyreal flame from the jiu yang to treat yixian.'' only he knew the real beauty of shi yixian. it was only for a split second, but while trying to heal her once, he saw her real face and was completely mesmerized. she is the most beautiful woman he has ever laid eyes on. it is a shame that such a beauty is ruined and she is now his woman, so it is his responsibility to heal her and to also heal her broken cultivation base. kissing her nipple, zhao tian asked "yixian, do you know if there are pills or other things that can restore broken cultivation base?" (a/n: check chapter 179, 180 if you have forgotten who this is.) the man nodded his head "yes, sect master. we have received reports from the frozen peak sect. their matriach has finished her breakthrough and is out of the seclusion." chen luo stood up from his seat, his heart pumping in excitement "sect master, this is the time... we need to act quickly." the other elders also nodded their heads in approval. "we already have many powerful people on our side and half of the ministers were also on our side. so it''s an easy win for us. let''s see which miracle is saving her this time." "i can finally get my revenge on that bitch for crippling my son''s cultivation and humiliating me in front of the people of zhenzhu that day." chen buzi narrowed his eyes, resting his hand on the arm of the throne "not only that, we also need to get revenge for the fallen members of our sect during the coup." "the lycan syndicate of the western nation was destroyed in a night by some mysterious person. i am sure that person must have crossed the 9th level of monarch astral stage." "haah... never mind that. since they were destroyed, zhenzhu is currently the most powerful organization on earth with no one to rival it." "if- *tap* *tap* "sect master." a servant ran inside the main hall and bowed his head as he struggled to catch his breath. "sect master... haah, someone breached our sect''s area and beaten all the guards." huh? chen buzi stood up from his throne "who dared to do that?" "it''s me." a cold tone rang through the hall sending shivers down the spines of all the elders in the hall and they instantly turned their heads to the entrance. *tap* his footsteps rang across the quiet hall, his sharp cold gaze looking around the people in the hall. a smile appeared on chen buzi''s face looking at the handsome middle-aged man. "mr.thorlieif. you are finally here." ------------------------------------------- Chapter 318 Cheating on Her Majesty! chapter 318 cheating on her majesty! "just like you did with xiu, tian. give her pills to strengthen and refine her body. then split the seal on her body into many parts and slowly undo the seals over time as she gets good control over her astral energy." hearing xia shenyi''s words, zhao tian nodded his head "en. we need to find a suitable cultivation technique for her first." zhao tian tapped shi yixian''s thigh and she got down from his lap as she began to correct her disheveled robes. he stood up and stretched his hands as a satisfying sigh escaped his lips. "let''s see what they are up to." ... ning zuiye looked at the beautiful blue array brimming with astral energy and asked "what is this for?" zhao ying smiled "this is an array set by sister shenyi. you see the astral stone at the top, it absorbs the astral energy from the air and condenses it under this array." "so if we sit under this array and cultivate, we can cultivate quickly." ohhh. ning zuiye was amused in wonder and asked "who is this shenyi? tian also talked about her." "i am shenyi." hm? ning zuiye turned her head and looked at zhao tian and the other two women coming toward them. as her gaze fell on xia shenyi, she was surprised by her beauty ''she is as beautiful as that woman, freya.'' and then she turned her eyes to shi yixian who had burn scars all over her face ''ehhh, what happened to her?'' "hi, uh.. shenyi.. i am ning zuiye." with a chuckle, xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah, i heard about you from tian. xue''s younger sister." ning zuiye smiled and nodded back "yeah..." xia shenyi moved closer to zhao tian and whispered in his ear "tian, will she need a brainwashing treatment?" zhao tian shook his head helplessly and pinched her cheek "don''t do that again." xia shenyi pouted her lips "if it were not for me, every woman should have been fighting by now. hmph." zhao tian could only sigh and glanced at ning zuiye "aunt zuiye..." ... *swoosh* zhao tian and ning zuiye appeared back in her room and ning zuiye stumbled on her bed. as they turned to her room, they saw the female servant outside the room has her jaw dropped on the floor ''why is lady hua kissing his highness? is''t he his majesty''s husband.'' yu hua walked over to her and squinted her eyes "you should keep your lips closed." the female servant hurriedly pulled up her jaw and closed her mouth "i won''t tell anyone about this, lady hua." with a nod, yu hua pushed the door of ning xue''s room and entered "queen xue." the female servant took a deep breath and closed her eyes ''should i inform her majesty?'' as she opened her eyes, her jaw dropped once again as she saw zhao tian and hun xiang passionately kissing each other. what the hell? her mind was in chaos as she couldn''t comprehend what the fuck is happening around her. high highness is cheating on her majesty with two other women? retracting the kiss, hun xiang lowered her head "master... you didn''t say you were queen xue''s husband." zhao tian chuckled "you also hid about hua and zhilian''s true identity. so, you were loyal to them more than me?" hun xiang stayed silent and muttered, "sorry, master." zhao tian just chuckled and patted her head "i am not angry... you did the right thing. you were with hua for many years, so it''s obvious you will be on her side." hun xiang smiled softly and nodded her head "from now on, i will be more loyal to you, master." ... yu hua entered ning xue''s room and saw ning xue wearing simple robes standing in front of the mirror. after wearing her robes, ning xue turned her head and smiled "hua''er." yu hua walked and sat on the bed as she asked in a low voice "queen xue, are you still angry at me..." letting out a sigh, ning xue sat beside her on the bed "well, i am kind of angry... but after yesterday night, i understood why ying openly dared to challenge me." "ying? challenge?" yu hua was quite confused to hear this. ning xue clutched her head "today, morning... i couldn''t move a single muscle in my body and i had to take 5 body recovery pills." -_- what the fuck happened yesterday night? Chapter 319 It is happening! chapter 319 it is happening! zhao tian and hun xiang stepped into the room and hun xiang turned around to close the room''s door. walking to the bed, zhao tian sat beside ning xue and encircled his arm around her shoulder "how is your body now?" ning xue gently hit his chest playfully "i took five body recovery pills because of you. you were so rough yesterday." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and tap her cheek "it is your fault for accepting ying''er''s challenge." "hmph." ning xue just pouted her lips and zhao tian asked in a teasing voice "so, what do you think?" hearing this, ning xue let out a sigh "what can i do? i really can''t separate them from you..." a soft smile appeared on her lips and she again hit his chest "and... uh, well.. ahem. it is also fun to interact with other women there sometimes. so, i will accept it..." with a chuckle, zhao tian cupped her cheek and kissed her lips. hun xiang stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do. ''should i just leave?'' yu hua hurriedly stood up from ning xue''s side and sat on zhao tian''s side, hugging his arm. as they retracted from the kiss, yu hua quickly grabbed zhao tian''s face and pulled it towards her to kiss his lips. *smooch* ning xue squinted her eyes and then turned her gaze to hun xiang who was standing there. hun xiang hurriedly kneeled on the floor "your majesty!" "oh, you were the girl trained by hua''er, right?" hun xiang bowed her head "yes, your majesty." ning xue nodded her head "hm. i heard you were quite useful while fighting the lycan syndicate." hun xiang was embarrassed by the sudden praise and shook her head "no, your majesty. it was his highness who did most of the work." ning xue let out a chuckle and hun xiang again glimpsed at zhao tian and yu hua kissing "then, i shall take my leave, your majesty." ning xue gave a nod and as she left, she turned her eyes to zhao tian and saw that they were still kissing. her lips twitched in frustration and she pulled zhao tian "ok, enough of the kiss." yu hua giggled looking at ning xue and zhao tian raised his arms pulling both of them into his embrace. as they fell on his shoulders, they looked at each other and ning xue smiled wryly "i never thought hua''er and i would have the same man." yu hua blinked her eyes "queen xue, i never thought you would get a man in the first place." ning xue''s eyebrows twitched "hua''er... your foul mouth." zhao tian patted their heads and said affectionately, "now, don''t fight... you both are sisters." *thud* both of them gave him an elbow hit on his chest "we know." x2 "ugh, that hurts. my wives are bullying me." zhao tian growled in ''pain.'' "haha." ning xue and yu hua laughed at seeing his fake, pained face. ning xue leaned on his shoulder and she remembered "tian, what about the virgin yin you took from me? and the dual cultivation?" zhao tian nodded his head "she does." what? and they are all okay with this? zhao tian chuckled and put his arm around her shoulder "so, sister-in-law, don''t worry... i am not cheating." ning zhilian stopped to look at his arm on her but she didn''t mind that and shook her head helplessly "if they are okay with it... who am i to intervene?" "but do tell me, how many women are there?" zhao tian rolled his eyes and began to count "hmm, one two... her, three..." what the? seeing him still counting after ten, ning zhilian was stunned "wait, wait...how long is it?" "hahaha." ... *clank* *clank* zhao tian was back in his artifact and was hitting the ring on the platform with a small hammer in his hand. "soon, aunt zuiye''s ring will also be finished." at this time, fei ziyu walked in with a glass of juice "master, here." zhao tian nodded his head and continued to work on the ring "how is lingxi now?" fei ziyu lowered her head as a sigh escaped her lips "master, she is all good now and she is eating. but the thing is... she is constantly masturbating." zhao tian narrowed his gaze upon hearing this; he has been quite busy these days, so he couldn''t concentrate on her. fei ziyu took two steps and came closer to him. ''please don''t get mad. please don''t get mad...'' repeating in her mind, she mustered her courage and gently reached out to hug his left arm. hm? zhao tian turned his gaze to her "ziyu?" "master, please... it''s my humble request, but... can you forgive my mom and have sex with her? she is struggling. and since she is here, the company has already fallen." zhao tian sighed in his heart and spoke "i was busy till now. tell her, that i will come and meet her tomorrow." ''he didn''t get angry and his voice is also soft...'' a smile took over fei ziyu''s lips and she nodded her head "thank you so much, master." ... it is almost night- ning xue was walking to her room, frustration evident on her face "meeting this, meeting that... what can i do, if the astral beasts go rampant?" "as long as there is this barrier, nothing can happen to zhenzhu." she muttered to herself and entered the room. ... meanwhile, below the dark sky, there are many people gathered and floating in the air, their gaze fixated on the palace below. "let''s begin the coup." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 320 The battle of the night! chapter 320 the battle of the night! letting out a sigh, ning xue walked to her room, her body adorned in royal robes, a veil covering her face, and saw the female servant standing there waiting for her presence. the woman bowed gently "your highness." with a nod, ning xue entered her room, and as she walked to the mirror to remove her robes. suddenly, a soft knock echoed through the room, causing her to pause and turn towards the door. "enter." as the door opened, the female servant entered and kneeled on the floor "your majesty." ning xue raised an eyebrow "anything important?" the female servant nodded her head "yes, your majesty. it''s about his highness." hm? hearing this, ning xue frowned "about tian? what about him?" the woman took a deep breath as she remembered yu hua''s warning but she is more loyal to ning zue. with hesitation, she spoke "it''s that... his highness is cheating on you." eh? ning xue blinked her eyes and chuckled in her mind as she walked and sat on the bed, placing her legs over each other. "tian is cheating on me?" the woman gave a nod "yes, your majesty... earlier, i saw him kissing lady hua just outside your room." ning xue couldn''t help but chuckle and said "i see. he is cheating on me now, huh..." she mused under her breath. at this time, the woman also remembered hun xiang "and your majesty, there is-" but she stopped as ning xue raised her hand. huh? a frown creased ning xue''s eyebrows as she suddenly felt some presence above the palace, high in the sky. what? ning xue''s eyes dilated in shock because it felt like the powerful presence came out of nowhere. w-what is happening? ning xue hurriedly stood up and walked to the balcony to check on it. under the faint glow of the moonlight, ning xue looked at the large number of shadowy figures floating high in the sky. *dong* she grasped the heavy stick once more and struck the massive bell, causing its resonant sound to reverberate throughout the majestic palace. "quick, the palace is getting attacked. haah..." ... ning xue and ning zhilian continued their relentless attacks on the rebels, killing every rebel in their vicinity. burning golden flames and yellowish lotus petals were illuminating the battlefield, as piercing screams of the rebels and blood splashed on the battlefield. "you filthy bastards, you finally showed your true colors?" yu hua roared on the battlefield and a white aura seeped out of her body her eyes sharpening. *sleesh* with a graceful leap, she entered the midst of the rebels, her sword slicing through the air with deadly precision as it swiftly ended the lives of those who dared to stand in her way. she didn''t hold back her power and unleashed her sword intent from the start to kill the betrayers. on the other end, hun xiang was also clearing as many rebels as she could with the twin blades in her hand, which were glowing in fiery red. ... chen buzi looked down at the battlefield and saw ning xue seamlessly killing all the rebels with her empyreal flame. "there it is. those weird-colored and powerful flames of hers. do you know what that is, mr.thorleif?" thorleif olsen''s gaze narrowed and he mumbled "no." there are many people floating beside him wearing dark hoods and among them, there is a woman. the woman''s eyes trembled in shock as she looked at the battlefield "what is... she doing here?" ming shen who was also among the people spoke "buzi, don''t you think it is already time to kill that bitch? see, she is killing our people." "hm. mr.thorleif let''s go." *swoosh* *boom* ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 321 The battle of the night 2! chapter 321 the battle of the night 2! ning zuiye walked to the terrace of her room after hearing loud screams and the irritating noise of the alarm bell. "uh, what the hell is happening?" huh? her confusion quickly turned to shock as she gazed upon the gruesome scene unfolding before the palace gates, where the ground was stained crimson with the blood of dead soldiers and rebels. the royal guards were easily getting killed by the cultivators and were getting overpowered. at the same time, she also saw ning xue, ning zhilian, yu hua and hun xiang swiftly moving across the battlefield, killing the rebels. "haah! haah!!" ning zuiye''s heart raced with fear as a rush of memories from the past overwhelmed her, causing her to feel confused and disoriented. images of her mom''s burning corpse flashed in her mind as the scene of the spear plunging into her mother''s heart appeared in front of her eyes. her eyes trembled in terror and tears moistened her eyes "m-mom..." her heart clenched in pain and suddenly the image of zhao tian appeared in front of her eyes. "t-tian... where is he? is he here?" her eyes frantically looked around the battlefield, but he was nowhere to be found, and then she remembered the ring that she received from zhao tian this evening. "a-artifact.. i will go inside the artifact and bring him here." *swoosh* ning zuiye disappeared from there and reappeared on the space rune which is on the grasslands. "haah, tian!!! tiannn!!" screaming at the top of her lungs, she began to run towards the large mansion. *woosh* in the next instant, zhao tian who was already inside the artifact appeared in front of ning zuiye. "aunt zuiye?" huh? however, he frowned looking at the distressed face of ning zuiye and the tears streaming down her face. "tian! tiannn!" ning zuiye felt relief wash over her, looking at the face of zhao tian. zhao tian hugged her softly in his arms and muttered "aunt zuiye, calm down... tell me what happened?" ning zuiye stumbled on her words "tian... the royal palace is getting attacked... g-go.. quickly." huh? ... *woosh* golden flames raged out of ning xue''s body and she spoke "it is my fault for showing mercy on your clan and not wiping it out." "i realized my mistake and this time, i will make sure i kill every one of you here, so there won''t be any hindrances in the future." ning xue raised her hand "hell fire chains." as she mumbled, chains made of pure gold with ablaze with golden flames appeared out of nowhere and began swirling around the six people. *clank* *clank* the chains swiftly entrapped xia feng, chen luo and ming shen. however, thorleif olsen, chen buzi and lang jian dodged the chains. *swoosh* lang jian and chen buzi rushed toward ning xue for a counterattack, as lightning surged around lang jian''s body and with a gust of wind, a long spear appeared in chen buzi''s hand. meanwhile, thorlief olsen just stood there motionless. looking at lang jian and chen buzi lunging towards her, "fire barrier." ning xue muttered and a large barrier of fire materialized in front of her, blocking them. *swoosh* out of nowhere, suddenly a large ball of golden flame rushed toward chen buzi and he raised his spear blocking the fireball. *feen* in the next instant, the night sky became bright, as the air itself burned in golden flames and *woosh* array of golden runes formed around the two of them entrapping them. huh? what''s this? chen buzi and lang jian were dumbfounded to see this. "purifying blaze." *feeeeennnn* the golden runes burned brightly, reaching the highest temperature that she could bring forth from the golden sun flame for her cultivation level. everyone on the battlefield could feel the heat emitted from the purifying blaze of the golden sun flames. yu hua turned her head "queen xue." a little later, the fire dissipated and a sigh escaped ming xue''s lips lips as her gaze narrowed "two gone, four more to go-huh?" however, she saw that they were unscathed by her attack and she looked at the middle aged man standing in front of lang jian and chen buzi. "thank you, mr.thorlief." ning xue''s eyes trembled in horror to see the man, "he tanked my... purifying blaze infused with my golden flames? doesn''t that mean..." "he has reached the half-step empyrean realm. you are smart, little xue." what? a voice rang through ning xue''s ears and in the next instant, *sleech* a sword pierced right through her stomach from the back. --------------------------------------------- Chapter 322 The battle of the night 3! chapter 322 the battle of the night 3! "he has reached the half-step empyrean realm. you are smart, little xue." what? a voice rang through ning xue''s ears and in the next instant, *sleech* a sword pierced right through her stomach from the back. "urghh!" ning xue''s eyes trembled in pain and she lowered her gaze, looking at the purple blade that pierced through her stomach. *cough* she coughed in terrible pain as blood dribbled from her velvety lips. "y-you..." gritting her teeth in pain, ning xue slowly turned her head and looked at the beautiful woman with long hair and purple eyes. "s-sister zhilian...?" *cough* *sleech* ning zhilian pulled back the purple sword and ning xue felt the whole energy in her body disappear and stumbled to her knees. *thud* blood gushed out of her stomach, painting her royal robes crimson and she could feel the immense pain coursing through every nerve of her body. *thud* xia feng, chen luo and ming chen, who were trapped in ning xue''s technique, ''hell fire chain'', were instantly released from the chains, and the chains disappeared. ning xue clutched her stomach and the crimson blood stained her hands, splattering onto the ground. ''i-i can''t move my body... what happened and i can''t *cough* my astral energy? i need to return to the artifact.'' however, as she tried to teleport into the astral ring, she couldn''t. ''urgh... i need a tiny bit of energy to activate the ring, but what happened... my astral energy.. *cough* i can''t feel the muscles on my body.'' ''what the fuck happened?'' "haha..." with a chuckle, ning zhilian walked in front of the stumbled ning xue and moved the purple sword to ning xue''s face. she gently raised ning xue''s chin with the sword and made her look into her eyes "little xue... is it taking effect?" ning xue just stayed there, kneeling on the ground, not being able to move an inch of her body, blood bursting out of her stomach. "s-sister... zhilian... why?" she pushed out the words from her throat. chen buzi laughed upon hearing this "the whole thing happening now is all according to her plan. she is the real mastermind, hahaha." ning zhilian nodded her head "oh yeah, dog... there is someone who came here, especially for you." yu hua tried to stand up but she couldn''t as she was repressed by the powerful pressure and turned her gaze towards the middle-aged man. ''who the hell even is he? my body... after dual cultivating with tian, i am in the 9th level of monarch astral stage... but still supressed by him.'' *gasp* but then she realized and her eyes shook ''maybe... half-empyreal stage? huh?'' thorlief olsen glared at yu hua keeping her under his cultivation pressure. looking at the two women kneeling on the floor, chen buzi''s eyes narrowed "let''s kill them and finish this." however, chen luo intervented, a sinister glint in his eyes "don''t you think it is a waste to simply kill them?" he then turned his gaze to ning zhilian "we can heal this bitch... then cripple her cultivation and use her body. she is from the royal family, and of course she is beautiful..." the others also heard this idea and nodded their heads in agreement "yeah... we can use these bitches for our desires haha." thorlief olsen spoke in a cold tone "yu hua is my prey... i won''t let you touch her." they shivered to hear his cold tone and instantly became silent. chen luo nodded his head "uh... then, we can use this bitch first... and the fucking veil to cover your face." "do you think, you are still a royal?" he reached out to take the veil and ning xue closed her eyes, grtting her teeth in frustration. *sleesh* however, a dagger pierced through chen luo''s arm and a blonde haired woman with purple eyes appeared there. "don''t you dare touch my little xue." --------------------------------------------- Chapter 323 The battle of the night 4! chapter 323 the battle of the night 4! "don''t you dare touch my little xue!" ning zhilian muttered her dagger, pierecing through the hand of chen luo. ning xue opened her eyes when she heard the voice and looked at the woman standing in front of her "s-sister zhilian... *cough* i knew it..." yu hua was also surprised to see ning zhilian ''as i thought, that woman is not the real lady zhilian. i just recognized that the robes were also different.'' what the- chen buzi, chen luo, lang jian, ming shin, xia feng and ''ning zhilian'' were shocked to the core to see the real ning zhilian standing in front of them. "first... princess?" "how is she here?" no?v(el)b\\jnn "i-isn''t she dead on the night of the coup?" ''ning zhilian''s'' eyes trembled in fear and shock, looking at the real ning zhilian and a mutter escaped her lips "little... zhilian?" huh? little zhilian? ning zhilian narrowed her gaze and quickly understood who is that woman who was acting like her. "s-sister.. zhilian..." hearing the pain in ning xue''s voice, ning zhilian''s heart clenched in agony and her eyes welled up with tears as she gazed upon the distressing sight of her sister. because of the rebels she was fighting with until now on the battlefield, she didn''t notice ning xue until now. she clenched the daggers in her hands and her eyes darkened "i know a woman... who is exceptional in illusions and poison." she glared at ''ning zhilian'' in front of her and screamed in rage "why do you have to do this to your own niece? second aunt?" ning xue''s heart shook in horror and a mumble escaped her lips "s-second aunt?" "h-huh? lady zhu?" yu hua was taken aback and looked at the fake ning zhilian standing in front of her. "tsk." ning zhu clicked her tongue and the illusion began to wear off. the image of ning zhilian disappeared and a beautiful, mature face of a woman with black hair and purple eyes appeared. "how the fuck are you still alive and you are even here?" ning zhu spoke in disgust, looking at ning zhilian''s face. "so... i stayed in the frozen peak sect till now and cultivated all these years so that i could finally get my revenge on you." her eyes narrowed as she pointed the sword at ning zhilian "the miracle that day... it was someone on the half-empyreal stage right? someone was hiding within the royal family and killed all the rebels that day." "so, i myself cultivated till the half-empyreal stage for 35 years so that i could kill you." "now, call that ''someone'' who helped you 35 years ago. where is that miracle? call that miracle now!" she screamed at the top of her lungs. only ning zhilian, ning xue, her father, and her mother know about freya everglade and about the high stars. "you... did that all for the throne? second aunt! you killed your brother, sister, mother, father and other members of the royal family... for that throne?" hearing this, ning zhu smirked "if there are no other people from royal family, then my son would rule." "urghhh! *cough*" ning xue coughed as even more blood seeped out of her stomach and mouth. ning zhilian quickly turned her head and saw teh critical state ning xue is in. if not treated, she would die of blood loss. ''what should i do?'' ning zhilian''s eyes wandered around the people on the opposite and clicked her tongue. ''tch... they are on teh 9th level of the monarch astral stage. the second aunt is half-empyreal stage and that guy too. i just need to escape from here somehow.'' *swoooooosshhhhh* however, at this time, a horrifying aura instantly spread through the whole battlefield and the rebels and guards everyone, shivered in fear. ning zhu''s body shuddered in dread and she instantly turned her head towards the palace. huh? what is that? on the balcony of ning zuiye''s room, zhao tian stood, a dark black energy bursting out from his body and his cold gaze fixed on ning zhu. "xue''er." ---------------------------------------------- Chapter 324 The battle of the night 5! chapter 324 the battle of the night 5! what is this daunting aura? thorleif olsen felt an ominous pressure and instantly turned his piercing gaze toward the palace. not only him, but xia feng, ming shen, chen buzi, chen luo, and everyone else on the battlefield felt the sinister presence of zhao tian. they all stopped and stood there silently as they felt fear gripping their hearts from the threatening coercion. some gulped their salivas in terror ''why do i feel like... i would get killed if i moved a muscle.'' *swoosh* with a flicker in space, zhao tian appeared on the battlefield and everyone''s eyes were fixed on the new man who just placed his feet on the battleground. "u-uhhh..." the rebels and guards were horrified seeing the black aura oozing out of zhao tian and moved away from him, paving the way towards the center of the battlefield. ning zuiye also jumped from the balcony landing on the battlefield and walked behind zhao tian, a smile appearing on her lips looking at the terrified faces of the rebels. ''as i thought, bringing tian was the best idea.'' she clenched her fist in anger, her eyes narrowing ''all those people who killed my mother and father. they should all need to suffer...'' ning zhilian and yu hua also turned their heads and looked at zhao tian walking towards the battlefield. a relieved sigh escaped their lips because they were certain; that with zhao tian here, things would be better. seeing that the battlefield had suddenly gone silent, ning xue slowly raised her blurry eyes and a faint sound of someone walking closer to her reached her ears. huh? she shook her head to get a clear vision and saw a man''s white hair fluttering in the air. tian? her eyes squinted and her golden eyes trembled looking at the face of zhao tian who was walking to her. ning zhu and thorleif olsen instantly became cautious and took attack postures if zhao tian made a move at them. as zhao tian reached the center of the battlefield, his gaze wandered around everyone in the group but his eyes suddenly stopped on a dark hooded woman among the crowd. a smile appeared on ning xue''s lips seeing zhao tian and she moved forward, falling on his chest. "tian.. urghh *cough*" zhao tian reached out to touch her abdomen and her crimson blood pianted his fingers. seeing the blood on his fingers, zhao tian''s hand trembled and a dark glint passed through his eyes. "xue''er..." *wooooooooosshhhhhhhh* in the next instant, an overwhelming aura erupted from zhao tian''s body spreading around the battlefield. ning zhilian and yu hua''s eyes dilated in shock and their body quivered in dread feeling the coercion. "w-wh-" *thud* *thud* one after another, everyone on the battlefield; both rebels and soldiers began to fall unconscious, their minds not being able to bear zhao tian''s dark aura. ning zuiye also fell on the floor unconscious because she was so weak. *thud* xia feng stumbled on her knees as she tried to fight the coercion and vomited on the floor "urghhhhh!" ming shen and chen luo''s bodies shuddered as they were also trying to fight the pressure. even ning zhu and thorlief olsen were scared of his aura and his pressure clashed with thorleif olsen''s pressure who was pressing yu hua on the floor. *thrsiiihh* their auras clashed with each other shaking the air and even the space itself began to tear because of the clash. *swoosh* thorlief olsen was pushed back as zhao tian''s pressure repelled him and yu hua who was freed from the pressure instantly stood up. "zhilian, heal xue''er." ning zhilian heard zhao tian''s voice and in the next instant, he disappeared from there. *swoosh* zhao tian appeared in front of chen buzi and punched his chest, his hand coated with dark energy. *puchii* his fist pierced through chen buzi''s heart and in the next instant, his hand came through the back of his chest as blood splashed out from chen buzi''s body. "gahrggg!" chen buzi''s eyes widened in shock and zhao tian crushed the white soul on his palm. the white soul burst into pieces and disintegrated into zhao tian''s body becoming a feed to his cultivation. ------------------------------------------------ Chapter325 The battle of the night 6! chapter325 the battle of the night 6! zhao tian''s eyes narrowed, dark energy swirling in his blue eyes and he pulled his hand from chen buzi''s chest. *thud* chen buzi''s lifeless body fell back on the floor, his eyes still wide open. ning zhilian came out of her shock and quickly kneeled beside ning xue to heal her. as she held ning xue''s body, she withered in pain "s-sister zhilian..." ning zhilian''s eyes quivered in concern "hua''er... come and hold little xue''s body while i heal her." yu hua quickly moved and held ning xue''s body from the back as ning zhilian placed both of her hands on ning xue''s abdomen to heal her injury. zhao tian''s body was overflowing with darkness elemental that he couldn''t even switch with light elemental to heal her. he looked at his own body in wonder and he felt like he was at the pinnacle of power... as if he was in the ''zone''. as if he was above anyone else... as if he... alone is the honoured one! his heartbeat raised in excitement and a slight smile crept over his lips, the swirling darkness mingling with his eyes, and his blue eyes turned golden. *swooosshhhhhhhhh* a golden aura suddenly erupted out of his body and everyone around the vicinity was pushed away from him. ning zhilian was startled by the overwhelming energy and screamed "hua''er... take zuiye and leave... hurrryyyy!!!!" she took ning xue''s body and flew up from there. yu hua nodded her head and acted quickly. she jumped and took ning zuiye''s unconscious body in her hand and left before leaving a final glimpse at zhao tian. "tian... what is happening?" *wooossshhhhhhh* the unconscious bodies of the rebels and soldiers swirled away in the air, their bodies clashing and blood splashing. ning zhu and thorlief olsen along with others raised their arms to block and withstand the bursting golden energy from zhao tian. zhao tian felt his body was so light as if he was floating in the air and a rush of energy washed through his body. as he opened his eyes, a glint of golden energy passed through his eyes and all he could see was pure white. *swish* but suddenly he saw a pair of long white wings fluttering in front of him. two delicate hands appeared out of nowhere, gently holding his cheeks, its touch soft and warm. "dear..." a melodious feminine voice rang through his ears and he felt a soft pair of lips kissing his lips but in the next instant, it disappeared leaving him hanging. *fwsiishh* a golden-black mask appeared on his face, only revealing his golden eyes. he extended his hand and the golden energy flowed through his arm forming a long golden sword. *thud* as he placed the sword on the floor, the whole ground shook for a second startling everyone. (a/n: pic here, this is what he looks like now.) zhao tian himself was confused feeling this abrupt and weird energy flowing on his body ''what happened just... now?'' as he raised his gaze, he saw ming shen and xia feng shuddering in fear. feeling his gaze through the mask, both of them took a step back. *swoosh* *sleesh* zhao tian vanished from his place and his golden sword cleaved through the air beheading both of their heads. *thud* their heads rolled down on the floor and the souls themselves flew toward him disintegrating with zhao tian''s body. thorlief olsen narrowed his gaze looking at this ''his movement just now... even i couldn''t see that.'' ning zhu''s heart trembled in anger and she gripped the sword in her hand ''this is it. this is the miracle... that killed my son years ago.'' ''today... i will kill you!'' meanwhile, the smile on zhao tian''s face behind the mask widened ''fucking finally...'' ''into the half-empyreal realm... now let''s see.'' however, zhao tian caught a movement behind thorlief olsen and chuckled in his heart. thorlief olsen narrowed his gaze and quickly moved to the side dodging the attack from behind. huh? he was surprised and looked at the dark-hooded woman who was just about to stab him with a dagger. "zahra... what are you doing?" zahra ashante squinted her eyes ''now that, tian is with me... i can kill this bastard.'' ''thorlief olsen, leader of the eclipse order.'' -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 326 The battle of the night 7! chapter 326 the battle of the night 7! *swish* zahra ashante swiftly moved and appeared behind thorleif olsen, aiming her dagger to stab at his neck. however, thorlief olsen who was already on high alert, quickly moved his body dodging the stab and a look of surprise flashed across his face "zahra? what are you doing?" the other emperor rank assassins who were brought along with thorleif olsen were also stunned to see the ''windshisper'' acting on her own accord. zahra ashante narrowed her eyes and greenish wind energy swirled around her body "can''t you see..." *sleech* she again slashed her daggers at him and thorlief olsen raised his arm, blocking the dagger with his wrist. feeling the murderous intent oozing out of zahra ashante, thorlief olsen was even more confused "are you trying to kill me?" *sleesh* zahra ashante quickly maneuvered her left arm and hit her elbow at his face *thud* thorlief olsen''s neck snapped to the side because of her hit. zahra ashante didn''t waste a second and hurled her daggers at him. however, thorlief olsen easily blocked her daggers with his bare hands. "tell me what the hell is going on, zahra." *swoosh* zahra ashante raised her leg for an axe kick and thorlief olsen blocked that too. ''tch, the hood is in the way...'' she removed the dark hood as it was limiting her body movements. seeing zahra ashante in her assassin outfit, yu hua who was flying in the air was taken aback "isn''t she..." hun xiang who was beside her nodded her head "yeas, lady hua... this is that woman." she mumbled in surprise. *woosh* with a sudden whooshing sound, a shimmer of green energy reflected in her purple eyes as she swiftly hurled her daggers at thorlief olsen, barraging him with slashes. thorlief olsen easily fended them away and asked "what the hell are you doing? zahra... are you out of your mind?" "yeah, i am." zahra ashante muttered and numerous sharp daggers appeared out of her floating in the air around her. controlling all of the daggers with her wind elemental, she attacked thorlief olsen. meanwhile, ning zhu looked at the commotion happening among the people from the eclipse order and frowned. zhao tian glanced at zahra ashante and smiled in his heart ''she has reached the 7th level of monarch astral stage...'' "arghhhh!!!!!!" ning zhu screamed in excruciating pain and looked down at her leg which was crushed and ripped off from her body. her sword slipped down her fingers and she hurriedly used her storage ring to retrieve a healing pill. zhao tian who saw this gently swung his golden sword and *sleech* her hand was cut away from her arm and rolled on the ground. "arghhhhhhhhhh!!" zahra ashante kept attacking thorleif olsen but he didn''t budge and stood there simply blocking her attacks. zahra ashante glanced at zhao tian and smiled "tian, mind giving me a hand?" huh?! thorlief olsen and the other were startled and quickly turned their heads towards zhao tian. ''she knew him?'' with a chuckle, zhao tian walked towards her "i thought you wanted to get your revenge by yourself?" zahra ashante sulked her lips "i want to. but he is damn strong. so how can i kill him?" thorlief olsen''s eyes narrowed and he asked in a cold tone "tell me, zahra, what the hell is going on." he was disheartened that he was betrayed by zahra whom he took care of like his own daughter. as zhao tian walked closer to her, zahra ashante looked at him up to down "new outfit looks good." she hugged him and moved her lips closer to his ear "tian, please kill him for me and i will give him the finishing blow." "and by the way... seeing you in this armor also turns me on." "after killing him, you can love me, and let''s have our first sex while you are wearing this armor, okay?" -_- what the hell? this woman is weird. --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 327 The battle of the night 8! chapter 327 the battle of the night 8! thorlief olsen''s frustration reached its peak looking at zahra ashante casually flirting with zhao tian in front of him and the other assassins were equally shocked and dumbfounded by zahra''s brazen behavior. this is the first time they have seen her face and the ferocious woman is acting like this with the guy who is supposed to be her enemy. what? thorlief olsen glared at zahra ashante and *swooooshhh* his murderous intent along with his aura leaked out of his body shaking everyone. the people of the golden flame sect and lunar blossom sect who were in the sky, their bodies shivered in fear feeling the coercion. ''fuck.. what is this guy''s cultivation. and this murderous intent. how many people has he killed?'' feeling the murderous intent, yu hua squinted her eyes "as i thought, he must be the leader of the eclipse order and that bitch is also with him." now she understood why he wanted to kill her so badly. she has killed a lot of emperor rank assassins in the past who belong to the eclipse order. zahra ashante''s hair fluttered because of the terrifying aura and her eyes trembled ''what a monster... will tian be okay?'' "step back." hearing his voice, zahra ashante pulled back from the hug and other assassins also took a step back to see their boss fight. ning zhilian muttered to herself feeling the coercion around thorlief olsen''s body "that guy is also powerful... this is going to be quite a long fight." *thrissh* a pair of gauntlets appeared on thorlief olsen''s hands and the assassins were surprised ''t-that is our boss''s weapon?'' they have also never seen their boss fight before and it seems like there is a good opponent for him to go all out. *woosh* with a sudden whoosh, thorlief olse disappeared in the blink of an eye, and his punch swirled through the air. zhao tian saw his punch inching near his chest and stayed motionless, without blocking or parrying. *clank* *thoom* thorlief olsen''s punch landed on zhao tian''s armor, however, he was repelled back and took three steps back. h-huh? thorlief olsen was taken aback as he felt a sudden numbness in his right arm, causing him to clench his fist in surprise "his armor is sturdy." hoh? zhao tian was amused that this new armor was quite durable ''it''s time to test this sword next.'' *swoosh* zhao tian lifted the golden sword in his hand and thorlief olsen instantly raised his arms above his head in an x shape to block the attack. suddenly he felt like he was lying down on the floor and there was a gentle warmth beneath his head as if his head was on a pillow. huh? he frantically moved his hand and his right hand suddenly hit a soft thing. what is this? out of curiosity, he touched the soft thing and held it in his palm gently squeezing it. "haangh~!" a sudden melodious moan reached his ears and his body melted in the warmth of the moment. his fingers traced the softness of the boob and his finger hit a small bump. hm? he teased the bump with his finger and another moan reached his ears. "h-hmng, not my nipple~~ dear~~" zhao tian closed his eyes relishing in the moment and he felt so happy that he didn''t want this moment to stop. he also realized that he is in the lap of someone and continued to gently caress and massage the supple boob in his palm. "t-tian? stop it''s embarrassing to do in public..." suddenly, another voice broke through his thoughts, causing him to snap out of his daze and see the blushing face of zahra ashante who was in his arms. he looked down and saw his hand groping her boob over her dress. a frown etched his face and he retracted his hand from her boob. who was it just now? zahra ashante leaned on his shoulder "if you are that thirsty, we can leave now and have sex." yu hua''s lips twitched in frustration "what is this bastard doing in the middle of the battlefield?" -_- ning zhilian smiled wryly ''this guy... never ceases to amaze me. hahaha. he is cute though...'' ling meiying raised her chest proudly "see how fearless and powerful my little brother is. he is afraid of no one and darely groping her." oi, oi, that''s not something to be proud of. Chapter 328 The battle of the night 9! chapter 328 the battle of the night 9! zahra ashante''s eyes narrowed as she felt the murderous intent from behind and muttered "tian... here are some emperor rank assassins. we need to kill them." zhao tian nodded his head and turned his gaze to the group of assassins. now among the rebels, they are the only ones standing; the others are dead and some are unconscious on the ground. *swish* at this time, an old man landed on the ground and bowed his head "his highness, i am the sect master of golden flame sect, hyo jin." "from here on, me and my sect people will take care of the things." as he said, the elders of the golden flame sect landed on the ground. his highness? zahra ashante was dumbfounded. he is the emperor of zhenzhu? when? zhao tian slightly frowned and shook his head "no need, i will clear them up." how can he let go of useful souls which he can use for cultivation? *boom* suddenly a smoke bomb blasted and the assassins began to escape from there splitting into all directions. since their strong-hold leader was already lost, they knew they were no good either, so they decided to flee. hyo jin raised his voice, "elders kill them- *woosh* however a gust of wind passed through his face and he saw a glittering dark sword slashing in the air. *sleech* everyone could only see a trail of dark energy dancing in the air and zhao tian appeared on the ground with a sword in his hand, tainted with dark energy. *thud* a collective sound echoed through the battlefield as the bodies of the assassins fell to the ground; some were slashed in the chest while some lost their heads. *gulp* the elders and hyo jin gulped their saliva as they saw the black energy swirling around zhao tian ''what kind of power is this?'' zhao tian''s eyes glanced around the battlefield and saw the rebels and soldiers lying unconscious on the ground. his gaze then fell on ning zhu who was still withering on the ground in pain from her lost leg. looking at hyo jin, zhao tian spoke "take the soldiers out of the battlefield and treat them." hyo jin bowed his head "as you say, your highness. what about the rebels here..." "just do what i said." "yes, your highness." *swish* he disappeared from there and appeared in front of ning zhilian who was floating in the air, startling her "tian...?" his eyes softened looking at ning xue''s body and he gently took her body in his arms. "xue''er..." huh? zahra ashante narrowed her eyes and walked to yu hua ''hm? tian was being friendly with her... so she is also my ally right? yu hua, the battle maiden.'' ''and why the fuck is she calling me bitch?'' "uh.. i have heard a lot about you, yu hua." zahra ashante spoke with an indifferent face. *swoosh* at this time, hun xiang also came there and looking at zahra ashante, she spoke "it''s good to see you again." zahra ashante raised an eyebrow "yeah... i was quite surprised to see you here." ... *swoosh* zhao tian landed on the balcony of ning xue''s room and entered her bedroom. as he gently placed ning xue on the bed, she opened her eyes, a soft smile gracing her lips "thank you... tian.. *cough*" "don''t speak." he muttered sitting beside her on the bed. he gripped her royal robe tightly and tore it down, leaving her completely naked on the bed. as he removed the veil from her face, ning xue chuckled in her heart "what a pervert.. urgh.. you could have treated me without tearing my robe." "haah, just say you want to see my body." zhao tian''s finger grazed the injury on her abdomen and he quickly used his flame to burn out the poison. after burning the poison, he used his light elemental to heal her body and it quickly healed. again feeling the energy in her body, ning xue let out a sigh and zhao tian traced his hand to her chest and gently squeezed her boob as he remembered the softness of ''that'' woman. who was she? i was so comfortable in her arms and was so happy as if i was in my... mother''s arms. this made him question his own origins. was that my mother? "hmmngh~!" ning xue let out a soft moan and zhao tian leaned down kissing her nipple as he began to suck on the cherry. ning xue let out a chuckle "tian, let''s fuck." eh? now? Chapter 329 The battle of the night 10! chapter 329 the battle of the night 10! "hmmngh~!" a moan slipped past ning xue''s lips as she felt zhao tian''s tongue circling her nipple and she raised her hand patting his hand, her fingers running through his long hair. as he gave a soft bite on her nipple, her body shuddered and she spoke in a soft tone. "tian, let''s fuck..." huh? zhao tian was surprised and retracted his lips from her nipple "right now, xue''er?" "yeah..." nodding her head, ning xue moved her body on the bed and spread her legs in an m shape showing him her pristine pink pussy. "you see..." she muttered bringing her left hand to her crotch and spreading her pussy outer walls with her fingers showing her inner vaginal hole. "i know it is not a good time to have sex. but... it kinda turns me on thinking that we are having sex in the wrong time... like we are doing something forbidden." zhao tian chuckled wryly and ning xue quickly pulled him to lay on the bed "come on..." *thud* pushing him on the bed, she got on top of him and sat on his crotch "well, not only that... i am close to the half-empyreal stage and one more sex with you can make me breakthrough." "you can also breakthrough at the same time, good deal... right?" she muttered as she began to remove his shirt. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and said "but i am already in half-empyreal stage." no?v(el)b\\jnn huh? ning xue''s eyes squinted in confusion "when did you... reach that stage?" "in the fight earlier." her frown deepened and she leaned down, kissing his abs "that won''t do. i thought... i can break through before you. this calls for a punishment." -_- punishment? ning xue peppered his abs with kisses and brought her lips down near his crotch. she pulled down his pants along with his boxers and took his dick in her hand. her eyes trembled and a quick blush painted her looking at the half-hardened dick in her hand. as she held his dick, she could feel the warmth emanating from it "you are not hard even after seeing me naked?" hun xing gave a faint nod and yu hua could only sigh in her heart. at this time, zahra ashante asked looking at hun xiang "since you are here, where is that cunt, your ''lady luo''? (o?.o?) huh? hun xiang was stupefied and slowly turned her head to yu hua "umm..." yu hua''s lips twitched and she gritted her teeth "you damn bitch." zahra ashante was puzzled to see yu hua cussing at her and turned to look at hun xiang as a wild guess appeared in her mind ''really?'' hun xiang smiled wryly ''y-yeah..'' hohhh! zahra ashante raised her eyebrows in amusement and looked at yu hua "can''t believe you are actually that ugly bitch. so you weren''t bluffing when you said, you killed emperor rank assassins in the past. hmmm..." a cold glint passed through yu hua''s eyes "i really want to cut that bitchy mouth of yours." *swoosh* at this time, ning zhilian landed there along with ning zuiye, ling xin, ling huang, ling meiying, and ling chen. ning zuiye looked at the face of ning zhu and spoke "i still can''t believe... that it is you, second aunt, who killed my father and mother." ning zhilian clicked her tongue in annoyance "i really want to kill her, but little xue wants her alive... haah." she turned to yu hua "hua''er, go and check on little xue and tian." "yes, lady zhilian." *swoosh* yu hua dashed up in the air and floated towards the balcony of ning xue''s room. as she entered, she heard some noises *pakh* *pakh* huh? she was taken aback and at that time "haagh~! tian... pump me more." what the hell are they doing? she hurriedly walked in and saw ning xue on all fours on the bed and zhao tian was fucking her from behind while grabbing her waist. "xue''er..." yu hua: (©–_©–;) Chapter 330 A bonfire?! chapter 330 a bonfire?! huh? yu hua was stunned to see zhao tian rampaging his cock in ning xue''s pussy and stood there like a stone. snapping out of her reverie she screamed "w-what are you two doing? do you know what''s the situation outside?" "haangh~~" ning xue slowly opened her eyes and looked at yu hua "hua''er..." *pakh* *pakh* "can''t you tell by lookingaahnhhh~" zhao tian grabbed her hair and kissed her lips as he continued plundering her pussy. "wait a little, hua." zhao tian muttered, giving a sharp slap on ning xue''s ass, and felt her pussy walls clenching over his cock. yu hua was mortified by the situation and lowered her head. despite her best efforts to avert her gaze, her curiosity got the best of her and she couldn''t resist stealing a quick peek at his dick sliding in and out of ning xue''s pussy. ''t-that is what happened to me too?'' looking at the erotic face of ning xue who was letting out ceaseless moans, yu hua''s body trembled ''was i making that kind of face too... while having sex.'' a little later, zhao tian finally shot his semen deep into her core filling her inside with his seed. making ning xue''s body flutter. "tian... haah." *thud* she fell back on the bed as zhao tian pulled back his dick and yu hua muttered in a low tone "if you are finished, let''s go... there are people waiting for you." zhao tian pulled back his pants and cleaned the mess "xue''er, shall i remove the seal now ..." ning xue took a deep breath and moved her body, sitting on the bed and zhao tian''s cum is still dribbling from her pussy. seeing her like this, yu hua quickly averted her gaze, and ning xue nodded her head "tian, take my seal." zhao tian reached out and gently pinched her nipple removing the seal "mmngh~!" *woosh* in the next instant, a massive amount of energy began to spiral around her and zhao tian smiled in satisfaction seeing this. ning xue hurriedly closed her eyes to stabilize the energy and zhao tian turned to look at yu hua "hua." he pulled her in his arms and delicately hugged her body feeling the cold metal of her armor between them "i can''t feel your body because of your armor, hua." yu hua let out a deep sigh and said "this is my battle armor and.. queen xue, is she going to make a breakthrough?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." as yu hua hugged him, she could feel his soft hair touching her hand "tian... your hair, it has grown longer." huh? zhao tian frowned and hurriedly flipped his long hair to the front. he was startled to see his hair''s length ''was it during that weird powerup this happened?'' curiosity dancing in her eyes, yu hua asked "tian... was that your real power? you have been hiding it all these days?" "g-go... don''t come near me." hm? zhao tian looked at her and placed his foot on her head; healing her body with his light energy. ning zhilian was taken aback "tian, why are you healing her?" "i really want to kill her for hurting xue''er, but xue''er wants her alive... so i can''t let her die and..." as he uttered, he slashed the sword at her, and a cleave fell on her back "arghhhh!" ning zhu felt her body going numb and zapped out of her astral energy; along with the pain of the injury on her back "urghhhh!" at this time, the sect leader of golden flame sect walked to him "your highness, we have removed the bodies of soldiers from the battlefield." zhao tian nodded his head and glimpsed at the unconscious bodies of the rebels lying around on the ground. *swoosh* a flicker of dark flame was shot from his body and in the next instant, the whole battlefield was burning in black flames. *swooooooooooooshhhh* *gik* everyone''s heart skipped a beat in shock looking at the enormous flames engulfing the whole battlefield. ''w-what the hell is this?'' they all could feel the intense heat hitting their face and backed down a little in fear they might also get stuck by the fire. yu hua shook her head helplessly "feels like we are having a big bonfire." ning zhilian chuckled "no. a festival for winning today''s battle.. even though we didn''t do much." zahra ashante jumped near him and hugged him tightly, her eyes overflowing with affection and love "tian, thinking i would get cold on this chilly night, you create a big fire like this for me to warm up?" "aww, how thoughtful of you... now that you have shown your love to me, come, let''s go and have sex." what the fuck? the women were dumbfounded to hear her scream and ning zhilian looked at yu hua "seems like there is a competitor for little xue on craziness." meanwhile, ling chen turned to look at ling huang "see, your twin sister there." "hahaha..." Chapter 331 Aftermath of the battle! chapter 331 aftermath of the battle! a little later, the dark flames vanished leaving nothing but charred remains as hot whisps of smoke emanated from the ground. ning zhilian slightly narrowed her eyes "we have killed the rebels but there are still many other people from the clan and sects. what shall we do about them?" hugging zahra ashante in his arms, zhao tian shrugged "we have to destroy the sects and the clans too..." "hmm." ning zhilian gave a contemplative nod and *woosh* at this time, wearing regal robes and hiding her face with a veil, ning xue floated to the battlefield. she was quite puzzled looking at the charred battlefield and her gaze fell on ning zhu who was immobile on the ground. the ling women and the people from the golden flame sect bowed their heads in respect "your majesty." seeing her, zahra ashante pulled back from the hug and went behind zhao tian "uhh..." ning xue gave a faint nod of approval and everyone raised their heads. walking close to zhao tian, she gently hugged him and whispered in his ear "i love you, tian." zhao tian couldn''t contain his chuckle and ning xue retracted herself from the hug. *swoosh* a large crystal appeared from ning xue''s storage ring and zhao tian quickly recognized what it was. this is the same artifact ning xue used during the tournament to broadcast the matches to the whole of zhenzhu which belongs to freya everglade. is she going to broadcast something? *flick* the transparent screens which were placed around all of zhezhu which is only used for tournament broadcasts suddenly lit up. the people present in the royal capital were not much surprised because they were all alerted about the situation in the palace. however, the people out of the royal capital were startled to see the transparent screens lighting up, which usually light up every 20 years for the tournament broadcasting. "huh? what is happening?" "a fault?" soon, the screen shone and everyone could see the charred battlefield and their queen ning xue. zahra ashante was amused "i see..." zhao tian was quite amazed, zahra ashante and ling huang quickly became friends. ling chen pointed at them and uttered "i told you, they are twins... both are crazy." ling meiying giggled upon hearing this. while all this banter and drama is happening behind, ning xue''s golden flames finally burned ning zhu and her screams also ended with that. ning xue turned her eyes to the screen and spoke "now that the traitor is killed. let me tell you this; stornweaver sect, frozen peak sect, ming clan, chen clan and the other clans allied with them, i will give you 2 hours to surrender yourselves to this queen." "if not, this queen will personally find you and kill you all like this." with that the broadcast ended and ning xue retracted the crystal back into her storage ring. turning her head to hyo jin, she spoke "along with silver lance sect and other ministers, take in the people who come to surrender." "also send some people to patrol the border, to ensure that no one escapes from zhenzhu." hyo jin nodded his head "as per your order, your majesty." ning xue could have simply gone and destroyed the sects and clans; but there are children, women and innocent people within the sects and clans. so she gave some time for them to surrender and if they didn''t surrender after two hours, death sentence. ... meanwhile, all of this is happening within zhenzhu, "hahahahahahaha!" a burst of evil laughter echoed through the mountains shaking the forest and ground. a 10 meter tall figure is floating in the air and he doesn''t look like a normal human. his face is mutated like a wolf''s head and has fur all over his body. he laughed sinisterly "kikiki... after all these years, i have finally got this inheritance." ----------------------------------------------- Chapter 332 The voices in his head! chapter 332 the voices in his head! zhao tian is sitting on the couch with his eyes closed while zahra ashante is sitting on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and his hands are on her ass. ning zuiye blinked her eyes ''and... why the hell are we gathered here?'' she muttered in her mind looking at all the women in the hall. ning xue, ning zhilian, yu hua, hun xiang, ling xin, ling huang, ling chen, and ling meiying are all gathered here. yu hua rolled her eyes at ning xue who was sitting beside zhao tian "and just as usual, queen xue was so lazy and pushed the work to golden flame sect and silver lance sect." the others giggled upon hearing this and ling xin asked "sister xue, the anniversary of the foundation of the royal family, will it happen?" ning xue nodded her head "it will happen. there are still 5 more days and i can make it happen." "it will be quite chaotic for maybe two days, after that everything will be normal." "i want to show my two sisters and my husband to zhenzhu." she muttered looking at zhao tian, who had his eyes closed. ning zhilian frowned slightly and pointed at zahra ashante who was sitting on zhao tian''s lap "and who is her? hua''er, both of you seem friendly." yu hua glared at zahra ashanted ''friends?'' zahra ashante looked at all the women surrounding and asked "i am tian''s girlfriend. what about you, you are all his girlfriends?" yu hua, ning xue, ling huang, ling chen, ling meiying nodded their heads, while ning zhilian and ling xin shook their head; while ning zuiye and hun xiang stayed neutral. seeing many of the heads nodding, zahra ashante was amazed and looked at zhao tian who was sleeping ''he managed to woo all of them?'' her eyes squinted ''is there even more women? this is just in zhenzhu... and there must be girlfriends for him in the human world too.'' ''i want to see all of them.'' she turned to look at everyone "hey, now that the situation is cleared... why don''t we go for a little trip to enjoy the time." "no." "now is not the time to talk about that." "yeah, the anniversary is coming." many ''no'' came; however, ling huang nodded her head "yeah, let''s go." ning zhilian shook her head "not interested." ning zuiye also let out a sigh "i want to go back to the human world." ling xin nodded her head "i will also pass. i can''t waste time. i need to cultivate." -_- zahra ashante was dumbfounded to hear their responses. she thought she could bring all of the women together and go for a trip so that she could also meet and talk with others. she looked at the sleeping face of zhao tian ''well, they would agree if he asked them." hm? zhao tian raised his hand and touched his lower lip. seeing the red taint on his fingers, the frown on zhao tian''s face deepened. yu hua raged in anger "you damn bitch, why did you bite his lip? see now he is bleeding." e-eh? zahra ashante was startled and shook her head hurriedly "n-no, i didn''t do anything... i didn''t even kiss him now." "stop lying." yu hua and the other women stood up and hastily came near him in concern. "tian, are you alright?" "little brother?" "husband?" "did you bite your own lip in mistake?" ning zhilian: -_- hun xiang and ling xin giggled upon seeing this and shook their heads helplessly. zhao tian shook his head and showed a reassuring smile "i am okay..." "but, tian it is still bleeding..." ning xue muttered before leaning in and kissing his lips, licking his lower lip. "tian me too." "husband!" seeing this, the others also began to take turns kissing zhao tian''s lips. receiving all of their kisses, zhao tian chuckled, his heart swelling with happiness. meanwhile, ning zuiye who also moved closer to check on him stood there with a blushing face seeing others taking turns. seeing this, ning zhilian chuckled mischievously and raised her leg kicking ning zuiye''s butt. *thud* ning zuiye slipped and fell on top of zhao tian, their lips caressing each other. -_-? eh? this left them stupified. with a chuckle, zhao tian gently took ning zuiye''s chin and kissed her lips tenderly. ning xue screamed in shock "why the hell are you kissing tian, zui''er?" eh? others: -_- ning zhilian: muhehehe Chapter 333 Comfort in bed! chapter 333 comfort in bed! a lot of thoughts are running across zhao tian''s mind as he sat there totally confused by the situation and the appearance of the four women in his mind. who are they? why are they inside his mind? how the fuck did they get inside his mind? he felt his head begin to ache and turned his blue eyes to ning xue who was lecturing ning zuiye. "don''t you already have a daughter, zui''er? then how could you be in a relationship with tian?" ning zuiye lowered her head "b-but sister xue, she is not my real daughter and i have been loving tian way before you and that night... well many things happened." "huh? you guys have even crossed the last line and even before me?" ning zhilian intervened "little xue, you know he already has many women and it''s not going to pain to accept little zuiye too." ning zuiye nodded her head with a smile "yes, we are already sisters, sister xue. now our relationship is even more thickened." ning xue''s lips twitched in frustration and ning zhilian turned her gaze to zhao tian who was in his own world ''what is he doing not helping... little zuiye?'' yu hua showed a thumbs up "lady zuiye, i am on your side on this." ling chen''s eyes crescented in concern looking at zhao tian who had his hand on his forehead and wrapped her arm around his shoulder. "husband... are you okay?" zahra ashante who is on his lap also frowned slightly "tian, what happened?" with a shake of his head, zhao tian showed a faint smile and spoke "zahra, get down a little." "yes, tian..." zahra ashante quickly got down from his lap. zhao tian glimpsed at ning xue, ning zhilian, ning zuiye and yu hua arguing sitting around. he knew they would be okay and just bantering. so he walked to the balcony to get some fresh air and calm his mind. ning xue, in the corner of her eyes, saw zhao tian leaving the room "huh? tian? why is he leaving?" ling chen let out a sigh "i don''t know... seems like he has a headache." zahra ashante rolled her eyes "maybe his head is aching because his hair suddenly grew longer?" ning zhilian scoffed and looked at ning xue "it must have been because of little xue." huh? ning xue shook her head "what did i do?" "because you kept yelling at little zuiye and earlier at hua''er. hearing your yelling, he must have gotten tired of you and got a headache." "thinking he couldn''t tolerate anymore, he left the room to catch some air." ning xue panicked and her eyes shook "n-no, that wasn''t my intention..." her gaze wavered "i am just..." "come with me, tian''er." zhao suyin pulled his arms and went upstairs to her room. as they entered, zhao suyin began to remove her clothes and zhao tian let out a deep sigh as he was really not in the mood to have sex right now. that''s why he also left zahra ashante there in zhenzhu even though she was thirsty to have sex. but since his mom, wishes... he cannot refuse. zhao suyin quickly became butt naked and hopped on the bed. tapping the space between, she smiled fondly "come here, tian''er." zhao tian smiled as he removed his dress and got naked. he crawled closer to her and zhao suyin pulled him, embracing him in her arms. "mom?" zhao suyin looked into his blue eyes and smiled affectionately like a mother "tian''er i am your mom. do you think i can''t see through you..." "seems like you are conflicted about something, so let me comfort you." she pulled her even closer their chest clashing with each other and zhao tian closed his eyes in the comfort of his mother''s arms, their legs entangling with each other. the warmth of their skin caressed each other, the heat of their body mingling as they held each other very tightly. "mom..." "tian''er.. it is hitting." zhao tian''s hands went down grabbing her ass cheeks "of course, you are so beautiful, mom. how can i resist you?" zhao suyin''s eyes trembled and she brought her hand to his crotch, grabbing his dick "son, it is so hot..." "yeah, just like you... mom." zhao tian felt his mom''s dainty fingers clasping his hard cock. "put it here..." zhao suyin whispered in a husky tone and slid his cock in between her thighs as his dick hit her pussy folds. zhao tian tried to control his desires but his mom''s body was so alluring and the taboo pleasure was overwhelming for him. "mom..." muttering her name, she raised her thigh and gently slid his cock into her pusy, stretching her inner vaginal folds. "hmmnghh~!" zhao suyin''s eyelashes fluttered "tian''er, i thought we are not having sex...." "sorry, mom... i told you. you are so hot..." as he pushed deeper, zhao suyin felt her son''s dick filling not only her pussy and but also her heart "haah... tian''er, let''s sleep like this, tian''er." "yes mom..." "tian''er.. it''s twitching.." "uff.. mom.. your pussy is so tight.. haah..." "which son says vulgar things like this to his mother?" "i do..." Chapter 334 Women inside head? chapter 334 women inside head? "mom.." "tian''er.." *slurp* slurping voices echoed through the room as both of them lost themselves in the passion of kissing and sucking on each other''s lips. zhao tian''s hands were kneading her ass cheeks as he enjoyed the suppleness of his mom''s sweet buns. meanwhile, zhao suyin''s fingers were tangled in his long soft white hair as she pulled him closer, deepening the kiss. a little later, they pulled back the kiss leaving a bridge of saliva connecting their lips as they took heavy breaths to control their rapid breathing. "haah~~" "mom.." muttering her name, zhao tian nuzzled his face in her neck like a spoiled child and zhao suyin was more than happy to spoil her dear son as she patted her head. she closed her eyes as a sense of satisfaction and contentment washed over her heart. she felt like this is the happiest moment in her life as she feels so close to her son with his dick inside her and both of them are hugging so damn tightly. what else could she ask for more than this? her eyes softened and she continued patting his head "tian''er... i noticed your hair has gotten longer." zhao tian nodded his head "yes, mom... some things happened." then he began to explain what happened in zhenzhu and how he killed the rebels who tried the coup. hearing this, zhao suyin''s gaze squinted "you suddenly felt a weird energy entering your body?" "and at that time, your hair grew longer and an armor appeared around you along with a golden sword?" zhao tian who was kissing her neck nodded his head "en..." "that''s indeed weird..." zhao suyin muttered under her breath. "and mom... before that, i saw a visual.. uh, like a woman suddenly appeared in front of ne and kissed me. only after that, i got that strange energy." zhao suyin blinked her eyes "tian''er, some woman kissed you?" "she didn''t kiss me directly... haah... how can i explain this? she kissed my consciousness." zhao suyin squinted her gaze as she was even more confused. *knock* at this time, a sudden knock was heard and zhao tian let out a sigh "shenyi, come in." xia shenyi opened the door and came inside. seeing the mother and son hugging tightly, she raised an eyebrow "did.. i came at the wrong time?" zhao suyin snorted "yeah you are, you came and disturbed the pure moment between a mother and her son." -_- looking at them hugging nakedly, she smiled wryly. pure moment? this? zhao tian let out a faint chuckle and pecked zhao suyin''s lips. he turned his head to xia shenyi and smiled softly "come here, shenyi..." xia shenyi showed her tongue to zhao suyin and began to remove her own robes. after getting naked, she moved and hugged zhao tian from behind, pressing her boobs on him from the back. "that woman doesn''t have any wings, i was in her lap and she said... that it was my first time getting overclocked. that woman had black hair." black hair? zhao suyin tilted her head "but my sister has blonde hair." "overclocked? maybe it is referring to the strange energy that gave you sudden power?" xia shenyi asked. zhao tian shook his head "i am not sure... and that woman kissed my forehead." "at that time, another blue-haired woman appeared and said ''are you aware that you are kissing his consciousness.''" what? just how many woman? xia shenyi grabbed his head "tian, just how many women are inside your head? huh? think through it... tian... did you hallucinate that? or did you dream?" "you are a pervert so you might have gotten such a dream about women." zhao tian narrowed his eyes "no, shenyi... i am not hallucinating. when that angel kissed me, i got that strange power, so it''s not a hallucination." "and the second time, after that blue-haired woman... another woman appeared." wtf? zhao suyin and xia shenyi looked at each other and they were speechless. xia shenyi''s eyes quivered in concern ''did that darkness do something to his brain for hallucinating something like this?'' ''i can believe that first one... as xue and others should have also seen that. but this...'' zhao tian continued "this time, it was a red-haired woman... she kissed my lips and bit my lower lip." "and when i woke up, my lower lip was bleeding. i still haven''t healed it, so you can see." zhao suyin looked closer at his lower lip and saw a red hickey with a drop of blood clotted on his lip. "yeah, someone has bitten his lip..." ''so, it''s true?'' xia shenyi was even more confused and her head boiled "but tian... why are women living inside your head and suddenly kiss you at a time like this." "haah... why are you asking me shenyi? i don''t know either. how did they enter my mind... or why they appeared or who they are..." they all let out a collective sigh and zhao suyin looked at zhao tian ''so, that''s why he is distressed.'' "tian''er, don''t think much about it because it will only pressure your mind. and if you ever feel distressed... come to mom.. i will remove all of that." with a chuckle, zhao tian kissed her lips. at this time, xia shenyi looked through his cultivation and muttered "you have crossed half-empyreal stage huh. did you take the souls from the rebels in coup." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah... next step is entering the empyreal realm." xia shenyi rolled her eyes upon hearing this "then complete the 9 floors of that black pagoda. other sisters have also been taking the trials there and got some good scrolls and weapons." "you might as well try it." zhao tian gave a nod. "hm. and tian, i have thought of a good high star for you to go after you broke through the empyreal stage." ---------------------------------------------- Chapter 335 Servicing him! chapter 335 servicing him! "hmm..." xia shenyi was swimming in the cold lake humming happily doing backstroke. zhao tian who was sitting on the edge of the lake smiled softly looking at xia shenyi''s big boobs jiggling on the water as she continued doing backstrokes. "tian''er..." "mom?" zhao tian turned his head and saw zhao suyin standing beside him with a white towel around her body. as she sat beside him on the rock, he encircled his left arm around her bare shoulder, pulling her closer. zhao suyin too leaned on him and her hand reached out to his abdomen, her delicate fingers tracing a tantalizing path along his abs... reaching to his crotch. with a playful smile, she slid her hand inside his towel and softly grabbed his dick. "tian''er." she kissed his lips and continued to stroke his dick, giving him a handjob. their tongues entangled in a passionate dance and zhao suyin felt her hand becoming wet with his oozing precum. she gently teased the tip of his cock with her finger making him groan in pleasure "mom..." "heh..." zhao suyin smiled amusedly seeing his cute reaction and continued to kiss his lips while her hand played with his erect dick. suddenly she felt someone tapping her hand and zhao suyin was confused as she opened her eyes to see what it was. there she saw xia shenyi having removed zhao tian''s towel and tapping her hand "remove your hand..." hm? zhao suyin retracted her hand and licked his precum stained on her fingers. "tian..." smiling, xia shenyi grabbed his hard dick with both of her hands and kissed the crown of his cock. zhao tian patted her head and xia shenyi smiled tasting his precum on her tongue, swallowing it. zhao suyin also moved and kneeled in front of him as she took his dick from xia shenyi''s hands. without any hesitation, she opened her lips and gulped the whole dick into her mouth in one go. "urghh..." zhao tian let out a groan of pleasure feeling the suction of his mom''s throat muscles on his cock. as zhao tian pulled his dick out of her mouth, his thick semen sprayed painting zhao suyin and xia shenyi faces with his white cum. both of them opened their lips and raised their hands to catch his seed. "haah..." letting out a contented sigh, zhao tian glanced at zhao suyin and xia shenyi who were licking his cumm off their faces. as they were gulping his semen, zhao tian looked at zhao suyin in concern "mom..." zhao suyin shook her head "no, tian''er... don''t worry. i am alright... but your dick is still not alright." she crawled even closer to him and raised her boobs with her hands crushing his dick from one side. "hehe..." smilin, xia shenyi also lifted her breasts and mashed his dick from the other side and his dick was almost buried in between the four cushions. "ahh..." both of them opened their lips, their saliva flowing through their tongue and falling into the tip of his cock lubricating it. zhao suyin and xia shenyi smiled mischievously as they began to squeeze and squash his dick with their breasts. "we are sucking you dry, tian..." zhao tian felt his dick melting in between the two pair of cushions and zhao suyin leaned down as she began to suck his cock. xia shenyi retorted "suyin... last time you sucked his dick. it''s my time..." hm? zhao suyin pulled back her lips and again kissed his dick "here you go..." smiling, xia shenyi quickly leaned down as she began to suck on his dick giving him a blowjob along with paizuri. meanwhile, shi yixian was hiding behind a tree when she saw the sinful acts of zhao suyin and xia shenyi as they continued pleasuring him. she gulped hard and a deep blush painted her emotionless face ''i d-didn''t know... i can help my liege this way too.'' ''and my liege seems to be enjoying it very much.'' unconsciously, love juices began to drip from her honey hole. "my liege..." Chapter 336 *My Liege!* chapter 336 *my liege!* "haah... haah~~~" xia shenyi who was on all fours near the lake, her breasts heaved up and down because of her rapid breathing. "i.. can''t anymore, tian..." *thud* as she fell down, zhao tian''s dick slipped from her ass hole and cum splurted out of her asshole like a dam bursting out. zhao tian then turned turned his eyes to zhao suyin who was lying on the ground with her eyes closed, his sperm leaking out of her pussy and butthole staining the grassland. smiling, he looked at his dick and his smile stiffened, because his dick is still hard and is ready to take even more maidens. "my sex drive and yang energy... haah, very high..." ... "haang~ haanghh~~ my liege..." meanwhile, shi yixian was sitting on the grass her back supported by the large tree as she continued fingering herself. her robes are already loosened revealing her plump boobs which are scarred with burn marks. her eyes quivered in ecstasy and she put another finger into her pink hole stretching it further. "h-hoohh~~" feeling the pleasure, her fingers delved deeper into her vagina as she stimulated her inner muscles gaining pleasure from it. as she remembered how zhao tian was pounding xia shenyi''s ass cheeks, her throat grew dry "my liege... me too...." she raised her left hand and pinched her nipple as she let out her tongue to moan comfortably "hnghh~ my liege..." *sqeech* *squeech* as her fingers grew aggressive on her pussy, even more love juices dripped down from her pink hole like a running river. "waahh... haah... why am i doing this...." she asked herself as she unconsciously continued to masturbate. ''his thing would go till throat...'' she pushed her fingers deep into her mouth and as it touched her throat, her body shook and she gawked. she retracted her fingers from her vagina and looked at her fingers dripping with her wet juices. her eyes trembled looking at her own body fluids and she inadvertently opened her lips. she inserted her fingers into her mouth and began to suck her fingers, tasting her love nectar. ''m-my liege''s ... hard thing...'' as she mumbled she moved her fingers in and out of her mouth just like how zhao tian was fucking zhao suyin''s mouth. ''his thing would go till throat...'' she pushed her fingers deep into her mouth and as it touched her throat, her body shook and she gawked. *cough* she coughed and looked at her fingers ''h-how did that woman swallow my liege''s thing?'' zhao tian placed his dick on her pussy which was moistened by her love juices and pushed in "yixian... how is it..." shi yixian could feel his dick stretching her hole and nodded her head "it''s alright... my liege." zhao tian pushed his cock even deeper and shi yixian''s eyelids fluttered "mmngh~ my liege..." at this time, zhao tian felt something obstructing his path but he didn''t pierce through it instantly and slowly moved his hips making her comfortable with his size. a little later, the tip of his dick pierced through her hymen and shi yixian gritted her teeth in pain "my... liege..." as her body tensed in pain, zhao tian felt the clutch of her pussy walls on his dick and let out a grunt "yixian..." blood dribbled out of her pussy and zhao tian felt something hot hitting his dick ''is this... the fire inside her?'' but because of his honoured physique, he has elemental resistance, and seems like even empyreal flames which were not under his control can''t hurt him. at the same time, he felt a little cold on his dick ''this must be the ice i put on her body to suppress the fire.'' his dick is now literally hot and cold. "yixian... i am moving..." he slowly began to move his hips and shi yixian closed her eyes as the pain started to diminish. however, suddenly her eyes widened as his dick hit a certain spot ''that place is... sensitive... hmmngh'' feeling her pussy clutching hard, zhao tian understood it was her g spot and began to poke that spot to increase her pleasure. "haanghh~!" a moan slipped past her lips and zhao tian also began to increase the movements of his hips knowing that she was getting used to his dick. *pakh* *pakh* shi yixian clutched the tree tightly as zhao tian continued to pound her pussy with his hard dick. time passed as shi yixian felt her hands go numb and she was on the verge of letting go of the tree, her mind befuddling with pleasure. *pakh* *pakh* as she reached her climax, her body twitched and *squirt* she squirted love juices moistening zhao tian''s dick even more. "haah... yixian..." zhao tian also grabbed her waist and finally shot his sperm into her, painting her inside white. huh? at this time, shi yixian''s eyes trembled feeling his hot stuff filling her and she instantly turned her head. "m-my liege... your seed... extinguished the fire." what? -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 337 An accident! chapter 337 an accident! shi yixian''s eyes shook as she turned her head "my liege... your seed just extinguished the fire." what? zhao tian was dumbfounded to hear this and pulled his dick from her pussy "yixian... the fire?" "haah.." shi yixian let out a heavy sigh as she felt her energy draining away, causing her to stumble and fall towards the tree. just before she hit the tree, zhao tian swiftly moved in to catch her, wrapping his arms around her and drawing her in close to him "my liege..." falling on his chest, she grabbed his shoulders feeling the cold swirling within her body. zhao tian noticed a sudden chill in her skin and furrowed her brows in confusion ''the ice is acting because the fire is... extinguished?'' he quickly retracted the ice that he placed on her body and used his light energy to heal her body. "yixian..." shi yixian hugged zhao tian and her eyelashes fluttered feeling the refreshing energy entering her body. hearing his praise, a pale blush crept on her cheeks and zhao tian frowned "my sperm has extinguished your fire. must be because of my physique..." shi yixian raised her head from her shoulders and looked at zhao tian, her red eyes locked with the blue eyes of zhao tian. zhao tian''s eyes softened in affection as he delicately caressed her cheek "yixian... you look so stunning." he whispered softly. hm? shi yixian tilted her head and the realization struck her as she hurriedly looked down at her naked body. her skin is blemish-free and silky smooth, devoid of any remnants of the burn scars that once marred its surface. seeing this, shi yixan smiled in happiness and looked at zhao tian "my liege..." she jumped into his arms, pressing her lips against his in a tender kiss and zhao tian too reciprocated the kiss. pulling back from the kiss, shi yixian smiled in joy and asked "my liege... the fire is gone. am i beautiful now?" looking at her beaming smile, zhao tian chuckled in his heart ''now she is smiling ear to ear...'' he nodded his head "yeah... i told you. you look stunning." hearing his praise, a pale blush crept on her cheeks and zhao tian frowned "my sperm has extinguished your fire. must be because of my physique..." shi yixian nodded her head "i think so too... my liege..." he smiled wryly in his heart; who would have thought his sperm had the power to even extinguish empyreal flames? hugging her body, zhao tian let out a sigh "now that we have cleared the flame. we need to search for a way to restore your cultivation base." shi yixian buried her face in his arms as she was so happy right now. if it was before, she would not have cared about the burn scars on her body. however, after seeing zhao tian''s women... she was quite jealous. even though zhao tian said that he didn''t care about that, it still lingered in her heart. ... *swoosh* zhao tian appeared high in the sky and looked down at the palace of zhenzhu. "it is already morning." a mumble left his lips. he flew towards ning xue''s room and landed on the balcony "xue''er.." however, as he entered, an enchanting display was waiting for him. ning xue and ning zhilian were butt naked in the room, changing clothes. wow! zhao tian raised an eyebrow and his gaze fell on ning zhilian''s body and her seductive curves and her huge ass. *gasp* ning zhilian hurriedly turned around and now zhao tian could get a clear look at her alluring boobs and red nipples. "tian?" ning zhilian hurriedly crouched down and took the robes to hide her body, her heartbeat rising in panic. ning xue hastily walked to him and turned his body to the other side so he wouldn''t see her as she hugged him "tian..." as zhao tian turned, ning zhilian let out a sigh but her cheeks burned red in embarrassment ''he definitely saw them... rogue.'' ning xue glimpsed at her sister getting flustered and glanced at zhao tian who had a dry smile on his face "you saw?" "i did." hearing his answer, ning zhilian was so mortified that she wanted to dig a hole and hide her head there in embarrassment. ning xue shook her head helplessly as what happened just now was an accident. looking at ning xue''s wet hair, zhao tian asked "you guys were bathing?" "yeah, all of us were bathing together and just came out." "i see..." ning xue tapped his cheek "okay... leave. we need to change clothes." "yeah, yeah..." ning zhilian watched zhao tian walking out of the room and stood up ''how am i going to face him from now on.'' ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 338 Thank you! chapter 338 thank you! *tap* zhao tian came out of ning xue''s room and walked to the nearby room. without knocking, he opened the door and went in "aunt zuiye..." there he saw ning zuiye standing there wearing a bathrobe and hearing someone open the door, ning zuiye turned her head. seeing zhao tian, she smiled gently "tian..." zhao tian walked in and sat on the bed, looking at her body "continue.. i won''t disturb." "you naughty..." ning zuiye chuckled to herself and removed the bathrobe, as it slipped down her body falling to the floor. zhao tian smiled looking at ning zuiye''s naked body as a mature woman''s body is always perfect. ning zuiye could feel his scorching gaze on her crotch and being quite embarrassed, she hid her crotch with her hands "don''t ogle at it too much. you have already seen it..." zhao tian''s eyes crescented "yeah, but i feel like it''s been a while." upon hearing this, ning zuiye snorted "hmph, you finally remembered. how many days has it been since we have done it?" she turned around and looked at the closet to take her clothes "you left for western nations just at the start of our relationship and after you came back, you were with sister xue... and then the coup happened." "and even yu hua was your woma-" she stopped as zhao tian hugged her from behind. feeling his arms around her waist, she sighed and zhao tian whispered in her ear "are you angry?" hearing his voice caress her ear, ning zuiye muttered "i am not angry tian... because i know you were busy and you have many women, but tian i am also your woman." "i love you and... i would also want your attention and want you to spoil me." zhao tian placed his chin on her shoulder and raised his arms cupping her boobs from behind as his fingers circled her big areola. "mmngh~" squeezing her breasts, zhao tian uttered "after the anniversary festival is finished, we all can go on a vacation somewhere and i will spend lots of time with you, aunt zuiye." ning zuiye turned her face and kissed his cheek "you promise?" "yeah, i promise." "then, i will forgive you." zhao tian let out a hearty chuckle and kissed her lips as his right hand slid down her abdomen reaching near her crotch. eh? zhao tian raised an eyebrow "are you sure?" "yes, husband. because i don''t want anyone else to doubt my love towards you." zahra ashante felt kind of bad and apologized "sorry..." "hmph!" -_- ling huang and ning zuiye stayed silent watching the drama unfolding. ... zhao tian was wearing his clothes as he looked at the naked bodies of zahra ashante and ling chen lying on the bed, their bodies weak after the intense session. ''even after getting virgin yin of two women, my cultivation has barely increased.'' with a sigh, he walked out of the room and closed the door. he strolled toward the corridor-like balcony and looked up at the sky seeing the screen broadcasting. on the screen, he saw ning xue burning some rebels who tried to escape from zhenzhu and beside her, yu hua and hun xiang are also there. *tap* hearing footsteps, zhao tian turned his head and saw the blonde woman walking towards him "zhilian." a blush creased her cheeks seeing him but nevertheless, she suppressed it and showed a slight smile "tian." he leaned on the railing of the balcony and ning zhilian also came close to him, leaning on it. "have something to say?" zhao tian asked looking at her. ning zhilian turned her gaze to the screen and shook her head "no... it''s just that i thought i forgot to thank you." "thank me?" ning zhilian nodded her head as her voice grew soft "yeah, you helped the three of us, sisters, and did so much for us." zhao tian chuckled playfully and looked down at her body "so, earlier in the room you flashed them as a token of gratitude?" ning zhilian''s lips twitched upon hearing his teasing comment and beat his shoulders "you... rogue." "haha..." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 339 Doing hairstyle! chapter 339 doing hairstyle! "rogue..." ning zhilian hit his shoulders with her punches knowing well that it would not even hurt him. zhao tian let out a chuckle and ning zhilian stopped her beatings. "hmph.." with a shake of his head, zhao tian spoke "you don''t have to thank me. both xue''er and aunt zuiye are my wives, so it is my duty." hearing this, ning zhilian''s eyes softened "well, i am glad my sisters have such a loving husband. but do accept my thank you and if there is anything i can help with, ask me..." zhao tian smiled and spoke in a teasing voice "don''t fret it... i have already received my token of gratitude from you." he said looking down at her body. ning zhilian''s eyebrows twitched in frustration but she couldn''t help but chuckle in her heart hearing his teasing "stop talking about that anymore..." "it''s really embarrassing you know." zhao tian gave a nod "alright." both of them stood there and watched the live broadcast and zhao tian asked "does she have ideas of destroying the clans?" ning zhilian nodded her head "yeah, little xue has already sent some guards along with people of silver lance sect and golden flame sect to plunder all the resources from the clans and destroy them." "the other members of the clan who surrendered will live in zhenzhu and have a separate area allocated for them." "poor people... getting punished for the betrayal their clan leader and other clansmen did." zhao tian just stayed silent and ning zhilian asked "i heard from hua''er that there is an empyreal realm powerhouse within the lycan syndicate and during the day of the attack he was not present." with a nod, zhao tian spoke "yeah, you remember that day we attacked, miles williams was talking about his father and said that he went to get some inheritance?" "i see... it''s him." a frown creased ning zhilian''s eyebrow upon hearing this. she continued "if he returns and sees his empire has been destroyed, he would surely suspect zhenzhu because there are no other organizations that are in rivalry with lycan syndicate." "and that guy is in half-empyreal realm..." zhao tian shrugged casually "you don''t need to worry about it." hm... ning zhilian glanced at his face and sighed in her heart. ''yeah... he even killed that guy with that golden sword.'' she then turned her gaze to his hair and asked "your hair also grew suddenly. is it okay?" "yeah... it''s okay." "haha.. no, aunt zuiye is good..." "brat..." ... "so that''s why... we are all going to zhenzhu." zhao tian who was sitting on the sofa said with a smile looking at the women around the couches. zhao ying was sitting in his lap, her fingers running through his hair trying to do a man bun. zhao tian could only smile wryly as every one of his women was playing with his hair. chi miya who was sitting beside him nodded her head in excitement "yes, we can all wear robes and join the festival." mei xiu also gave a nod "yeah... i want to see what this zhenzhu looks like." zhao suyin who was lying on the couch rolled her eyes "hmm... i will also join, tian''er." xia shenyi smiled wryly "well you guys enjoy... i can''t come out anyway." shi yixian stayed silent without saying anything and fei ziyu also stood there with closed lips. ''can i go with him too?'' she nervously fidgeted her fingers in anticipation that he would call her too and looked at him in the corner of her eyes. ... meanwhile high in the sky, a woman was floating in the air, her long pink hair fluttering in the wind as she watched the broadcast of ning xue. the woman has two bumps on her head and those are fox ears. the fox woman had an amused smile stretched across her lips as she looked at the screen "the humans in this star are showing them killing people in big screaan haha... interesting." "i should start my thing too..." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 340: Everyone is here! *clank* *clank* zhao tian was working in the artifact refining room and was tapping the crude ring with the small hammer in his hand. now he is working to create a storage ring for zahra ashante. placing the hammer down, he took a sandpaper which is used for artifacts, and began to polish the crude ring in his hands. "need to break another divine astral stone for the jewel and it will be finished with the teleportation and storage runes." muttering to himself, he continued his work and at this time, the door creaked open and a woman entered the room. fei lingxi bowed her head "master..." she called him in a respectable tone. "need something?" zhao tian asked his eyes concentrated on the ring. he has already had sex with her to fulfill her craving and it was at that time, ning zuiye came into the artifact and called him for help. fei lingxi pulled fei ziyu into the room who was hesitant and bowed her heart "master, ziyu needs to ask you something." ziyu? zhao tian stopped his work and turned his gaze to her "what ziyu..." fei ziyu lowered her head in nervousness and letting out a sigh, zhao tian placed the sandpaper and ring on the desk. walking close to her, he patted her head "do you need something?" fei ziyu was surprised by his sudden pat and the blush on her face deepened "m-master?" his sudden gentleness flustered her. "hm?" "i-it is... uh, can i also come with y-you to zhenzhu?" zhao tian didn''t hesitate much and nodded his head "yeah, you can." "r-really?" fei ziyu raised her head in surprise and a faint smile appeared on his lips seeing her excited eyes. "en." "thank you, master." zhao tian sighed in his heart; has i gone so soft with her? no... ... three days passed- *swish* "yaaayyy!" "welcome!" "zuiye" a loud chorus echoed the arena and it was flooded with people. they are all here to get a glimpse at their queen whom they could rarely witness in person. and it is also announced that there is a special announcement this year. so everyone was excited. zhao tian''s women were all in the vip rooms of the arena and glanced down at the flood of people "wow, so many people.." "yeah... being a queen is not easy." the crystals that are used for broadcasting float around the arena to broadcast the festival to the whole of zhenzhu. on the upper floor of the arena, *tap* ning xue walked first wearing regal robes and a veil on her face, and seeing her, the audience erupted in excitement. they all stood up to pay their respects and ning xue waved her hand asking them to sit. standing close to the baluster, she smiled faintly "greetings, my dear people of zhenzhu... this is the empress of zhenzhu." "today.. i have something very important to say. you all know that all of the royal family members except me were killed during the coup 35 years ago... but it is not the case." huh? the people were confused hearing this and looked at each other in puzzlement. "my elder sister ning zhilian has escaped the attacks of the rebels that day and survived. and after 35 years i finally got to reunite with her." at this time, ning zhilian walked near ning xue and looked down at the people in the arena, a faint smile on her lips. looking at the beautiful woman wearing a veil, everyone gasped in shock "she is.. beautiful." "if she is alive... why did she come just now and not before 35 years?" "who knows?" ning xue continued "not only my elder sister, i have finally found my younger sister too." wearing royal robes, ning zuiye came near ning xue and she was also wearing a veil to cover her face. "her highness even found her... dead younger sister?" "seems like she is not dead.. must have been lost." as ning xue was about to introduce zhao tian... "zhenzhu!!!" a powerful voice echoed through the royal capital reverberating the air and ning xue raised her gaze, her eyes narrowing. an old man was floating high in the air, his eyes blood crimson in rage. "you will pay for what you did!" ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thorleif- thankyou for the dragon gift manhhhh Chapter 341: Aldous Williams! "zhenzhu!!!" a powerful voice echoed through the royal capital reverberating the air and ning xue raised her gaze, her eyes narrowing. an old man was floating high in the air, his eyes blood crimson in rage. "you will pay for what you did!" the people in the arena were startled in fear by the sudden thunderous voice and raised their heads to the sky. they all could see a small figure floating up in the air. *swoosh* ning xue dashed up from her place flying close to him and behind her, ning zhilin also went. ning xue''s eyes squinted and she turned to look at ning zhilian "big sister, he is in half-empyreal stage. it is better if you leave." "the one from lycan syndicate?" she muttered under her breath. *woosh* at this time, someone hurled through the air before them and reached in front of the old man. zhao tian''s long flowing white hair fluttered in the air, his blue eyes fixed on the old man. aldous williams frowned his eyebrows, amusement dancing in his eyes looking at the young man in front of him. "who are you? where is your damn queen!" *swoosh* ning xue floated near zhao tian and muttered "who are you? daring to raise your voice inside my zhenzhu?" her voice dripping with coldness. the old man clutched his fist in anger "don''t act ignorant! isn''t that your people who killed my family and destroyed our whole organization." he raged. ning xue raised an eyebrow and asked "i don''t even know who you are and you are talking about us destroying your organization?" huh?! aldous william''s eyes trembled in anger seeing ning xue still acting ignorant like this. zhao tian grabbed ning xue''s hand and uttered looking at the old man "i am the one who did that." "i killed miles williams and orlando williams with my own hands and destroyed the whole lycan syndicate." why does he need to lie and hide to escape from the situation? he is confident in his strength. so if aldous williams has come for revenge, he doesn''t mind killing him too. rather, he was waiting for aldous williams'' arrival, so he could end this whole thing with lycan syndicate. chuckling in her heart she uttered "i will go and tell queen xue." ... in the air, aldous williams spoke "your bravery is commendable... but" purple electricity condensed in his body and he punched zhao tian''s chest. zhao tian blocked the fist with his left arm''s wrist and *woosh* the vibration of the energy clashing shook the atmosphere, its effects reaching the arena below. the people in the stadium felt their bodies reverberate because of the energy outburst. "w-what the hell is happening?" "that young man was with the queen during the tournament but who was that old man?" "i don''t know." hm? aldous william''s eyes narrowed seeing zhao tian easing parrying his elemental-infused punch. ''seems like i have underestimated this young man in front of me. if he has killed miles along with all other ministers... then he is also in half-empyreal stage.'' as his eyes narrowed, he retracted his hand "and here i thought, i am the strongest on this planet. sorry for underestimating you... brat." *sleesh* aldous williams again slashed his hand and five claw-like purple slashes appeared in the air and as the slashes hit zhao tian, it did nothing. he is naturally resistant to elemental attacks because of his physique, so he didn''t bother to parry it. but what amused zhao tian is that aldous williams could use elemental attacks. because the people who were mutated into wolves lost their elemental powers for regeneration. aldous williams'' eyebrows raised looking at him tanking his attacks so casually. ''he is... unusual.'' he doesn''t know why but after reaching the half-empyreal realm he can use his lightning elemental efficiently than before. *swoosh* yu hua floated near ning xue and whispered in her ear "queen xue, the others wish to see tian''s fight at close." "so can you change the artifact angle?" =-= what? are these girls even serious? -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 342: Against the old man! ning xue shook her head helplessly and turned the crystals in zhao tian''s direction, so everyone could see his fight. this way, people would also never underestimate zhao tian or look down on him when she announces him as her husband. so, it''s a win-win for her. *thud* zhao tian was still in air as he easily parried the punches and slashes thrown at him by aldous williams. "tch! his body is sturdy." aldous williams clicked his tongue in annoyance and thought of transforming. *thrissh* astral energy concentrated around his body and his body grew larger in size as his head contoured into a wolf''s head and claws appeared on his fingers. his sharp eyes glanced down at zhao tian and smirked "now i am superior in physical strength." meanwhile, zhao tian restrained himself from finishing the fight too quickly with his darkness energy because he wanted to know if there was any way he could trigger the same energy he did that day on the battlefield during the fight. and another reason is; he is curious about the inheritance miles williams was talking about that day. *swish* aldous williams disappeared from his place and reappeared in front of zhao tian, his fingers clenched into a fist as he punched at zhao tian. zhao tian grabbed his fist with his left hand and pulled back his right hand, delivering a normal punch at aldous'' face. *treekk* apldous williams''s neck snapped and his head turned backward as the neck broke but it quickly healed. turning his head forward, aldous williams raged "argghhhh!" and punched zhao tian with his left hand, purple electricity crackling within his palm. zhao tian caught his wrist and twisted his hand, ripping his arm from his body. *treek* then he punched at aldous williams'' chest blasting him away in the air. *whoosh* "agh!" aldous williams swirled around in the air and quickly maintained his balance on the air as his ripped arm was instantly regenerated. zhao tian burned the torn arm on his hand and saw aldous william''s again dashing towards him. as he inched close to him with his outstretched claws, zhao tian raised his leg and gave a drop axe kick at his head. "urgh!!" aldous william''s face was crushed by his foot and he crashed towards the arena below, his body slamming on the ground. *thoooom* the whole arena shook for a moment and the spectators stood up from their seats in panic. "is it really okay.. to be here?" "and why he looks like a wolf?" "d-don''t know..." "yaayyy!" zhao suyin jumped in excitement and clapped her hands "see, my tian''er is so cool haha." "now, i am excited to see the outcome." "even her majesty is staying silently and watching. so they are at the peak of monarch astral stage." "of course, you idiot." *bonk* the audience began to murmur amongst themselves looking at the battle. ling meiying''s eyes are running around the air looking at their quick movements along with red and black lines. *clank* *woosh* zhao tian slashed his sword and as aldous williams blocked it with his spear, he was pushed away by the strength behind zhao tian''s slash. zhao tian frowned slightly ''i still don''t get any feeling of the strange energy i felt that day. that woman...'' ''and i should also learn swordsmanship from yixian or hua... it will be really useful for me. i should not slack off that training anymore.'' as he thought in his mind, he dodged the piercing attack of aldous williams and slashed at him. however, aldous quickly turned his body and maneuvered the spear in his hands blocking the slash. *clank* getting increasingly frustrated by the fight, aldous william''s gripped the spear tightly and threw it up in the air as the spear pierced through the clouds. "with this move, i will kill you and destroy zhenzhu. haaah!" aldous williams''s body glowed in red and a smirk appeared on his lips. huh? zhao tian frowned and quickly raised his daze looking at the clouds. a long looming shadow fell on the royal capital covering it in grey. the audience was also confused as they felt like the light suddenly went off. "what is happening?" "the sun is gone?" *woosh* clearing the clouds, the red spear appeared but it was not in normal size, because the spear is almost 400 meters long now. what the- ning xue''s eyes sunk in despair looking at the enormous spear drifting through the air to hit zhenzhu. if it hits, the whole zhenzhu is doomed. ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thankyou brenden brother for the inspiration capsule! shotyx3- tysm for the pizza Chapter 343: The Crimson spear! *woosh* clearing the clouds, the red spear appeared but it was not in normal size, because the spear is almost 400 meters long now. what the- ning xue''s heart sunk in despair looking at the enormous spear drifting through the air to hit zhenzhu. if it hits, the whole zhenzhu is doomed. the audience in the arena panicked and jumped up from their seats, ready to run for their life. "oi, oi, is this for real?" "it''s not safe here anymore... let''s just run." one by one everyone began to get down from their seats and leave the arena. ning xue glanced down at the people panicking and running around causing chaos. "this is really bad... if the spear hits, the royal capital will be destroyed instantly." ning zhilian narrowed her eyes "we can''t stop that... because it looks like a weapon from high stars. we can only bet on tian." zhao tian let out a sigh as he looked at the enormous crimson spear lunging towards them. ''it''s a shame that i couldn''t trigger that energy i felt that night. enough of the playing i guess.'' aldous williams instantly went to attack zhao tian ''hahaha, this is what you get for destroying my family and organization.'' ''now as long as i kill this brat, i can destroy the whole zhenzhu.'' *swoosh* he quickly dashed close to zhao tian, his extended hand punching towards his face. zhao tian glanced at him from the corner of his eye before swiftly swinging his sword, creating a sharp slicing sound. *sleesh* *swoosh* aldous williams watched in shock as his right hand was sliced off and flew away in the air. *swish* a dark glint passed through zhao tian''s eyes and he raised his left hand as black flames brightened his left palm. in a swift motion, he tightly clutched aldous williams'' neck, allowing his dark flames to surge through aldous'' body, searing him from within with intense, agonizing heat. aldous could feel the intense heat spreading throughout his entire being as if he were being consumed by the flames of hell itself. "arghhhhhhh!!!" his shrill cry of pain coursed through the air startling everyone and they all raised their heads to look at the screen.no?v(el)b\\jnn "h-huh?" "my body is absorbing the yang energy?" after a moment of intense swirling, the chaotic red energy surrounding the pure yang spear gradually subsided, leaving the massive crimson weapon suspended in the air, motionless. the red energy continued to swirl around zhao tian''s body, absorbed inside him and zhao tian glanced at his body. "is it really okay? my physique is absorbing it..." the spear began to shrink in size and zhao tian pulled back his hands from the spear. *woosh* in the next instant, the spear reverted to its normal size and as zhao tian raised his hand, the spear itself floated near to him. grabbing the spear, zhao tian mumbled under his breath "i don''t feel anything wrong with my body...so it is okay?" "tian!" ning xue and ning zhilian quickly flew near him and ning xue''s gaze wandered around his body. "you are okay, right?" zhao tian played with the spear in his hand and nodded his head "yeah, i am alright." ''now there is no one in lycan syndicate who is alive. good...'' he smiled in satisfaction. ''and i also got a radiant-grade weapon. well, there are many rediant-grade weapons inside the artifact warehouse. but this one excludes pure yang energy...'' ''but, it just feels like a powerful spear... nothing special eh.'' the people who were rushing out of the arena stopped and gazed at the screen. seeing the spear in zhao tian''s hand they smiled. "he stopped it..." "phew... i thought we were dead meat." "wow, that was a close call! i honestly thought we were goners." ''now is the right time.'' thinking, ning xue hugged zhao tian''s left arm with her hands "people of zhenzhu, the man who just cleared the looming threat is zhao tian, my husband." "whatttt!" "nani?!" ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 344: A hair pin! "yeah, yeah... it was so awesome tian''er." sitting on the couch, zhao tian glanced at the video of him fighting that old man in the mobile of zhao ying. zhao ying had her right hand wrapped around his shoulder as she showed the video footage. "see, see this is the time when you punched that big spear." zhao tian chuckled seeing her enthusiasm and sat with her watching the footage. ling xin glanced at all the women inside the room and sighed in her heart ''i am really being a 3rd wheel.'' ''not 3rd, 10th? 15th wheel?'' sighing in her heart, she stood up and looked at ling chen, ling meiying and ling huang "i am leaving for the sect... you three can come later." ling huang raised her eyebrow "eh? sister xin? why? stay with us... we can enjoy the festival." ling xin shook her head with a smile "no, i uh.. will be a hindrance to you." with that she left there. ning zhilian smiled dryly in her heart ''in that logic, i am also a hindrance.'' "tian''er..." zhao suyin snuggled on his lap, burying her face in his abdomen, and delicately patted her head. after the video ended, zhao ying remembered "tian''er... today we have to take a cool picture to set as my wallpaper." "ying''er... you already have our selfie as your wallpaper." hearing this, zhao ying sulked her lips and said "no tian''er, sister miya had a great picture with you. i want something like that." "muhehehe." chi miya smiled proudly and took her mobile showing her wallpaper to everyone in the room. zhao tian remembered; it was the time when he healed chi shui and they went on a small date. the picture is zhao tian and chi miya kissing, while the colorful sparkles of firecrackers paint the background. ling huang took the envisage shard from her storage ring and showed the picture "me and little brother took this picture when we first went on a date." yu hua''s eyes scanned around the people in the room as the number of women exceeded her expectations. she then glanced at zhao ying and zhao suyin snuggling on zhao tian ''among all of them, it seems like he is more affectionate towards them.'' at this time, a knock was heard on the room and yu hua muttered "come in." hun xiang entered in and was dumbfounded to see the couches filled with beautiful women; all of them conversing with each other. meanwhile, the people in the royal capital were dumbfounded looking at the handsome man surrounded by beautiful women. they all could only sigh in jealousy. fei ziyu and fei lingxi were quietly walking behind them while he and his women enjoyed their time. looking around, fei ziyu was quite fascinated "it suddenly feels like we are back in time." she muttered looking at the people who were wearing traditional robes. "ohhh." as her eyes glanced around at the shops, she noticed a hairpin among them which piqued her curiosity. "mom, come this way." dragging fei lingxi, fei ziyu walked to the shop and the woman in the store smiled "welcome miss, you like these hair pins?" she was respectful as she just saw she was with their queen''s group. fei ziyu hurriedly nodded and pointed at a peacock-designed pin with vibrant colors "give me that." fei lingxi was startled and hastily moved her lips to fei ziyu''s ear, whispering ''ziyu, did you forget that we don''t have money... the astral stones.'' eh? only then did fei ziyu realize that she didn''t have any money. she was spoiled from a young age as a billionaire so she casually went to buy the thing she likes. "you like this pin, ziyu?" fei ziyu turned her head and looked at zhao ying who just came near her "lady ying." "en. it indeed looks great. i will buy it for you." zhao ying looked at the woman "how much is it?" the woman showed a warm smile "just 3 low-grade astral stones, miss." zhao ying quickly took the astral stones from her storage ring and bought the hairpin. fei ziyu was flustered and lowered her head "thank you, lady ying." she was happy that not only zhao tian, but also zhao ying who also hated her to death was gradually being kind to her. zhao tian who was with ning xue watched their interaction and frowned slightly ''i forgot to forge a ring for ziyu.'' as he thought, his eyes suddenly trembled and he felt his body became even more hotter with each second. ''fuck, seems like the pure yang energy my body absorbed is acting up on me. the yang energy in my body is exponentially increasing...'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked the chapter! consider checking my second novel! Chapter 345: The group date! "master?" zhao tian took fei ziyu''s left hand and placed a pouch full of astral stones on her palm "you can use this. that should be enough and if you need more; don''t hesitate to ask me." fei ziyu blushed and nodded her head "yes... master." zhao tian took a quick glimpse of fei lingxi before going back to join his women. as he entered the clothes section of the women, someone suddenly pulled him "xue''er." ning xue pulled him among the array of clothes and showed the goldenish silver robe in her hand "tian, do you think this will look good on me?" looking at the robe, zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, this compliments your hair so it would surely look good on you." ning xue smiled happily and tap kissed his lips "then, i will go and wear it." as she left, a pair of hands hugged him from behind with a bluish robe in her hand "hello, my brother." zhao ying snuggled her face on him and asked with a smug smile "what about mine, my brother?" "oh? it''s great." "hehe." zhao ying kissed his lips sucking on his lower lip and biting on it leaving a deep red mark on his lips. "i am going, my brother." zhao tian''s hand trembled as he controlled the overflowing yang energy in his body. they are on a group date and he doesn''t want to ruin that by saying his situation to them. "seems like i need to have sex two days straight to subdue this much of yang energy... that weapon is not really suitable for me." as he sighed in his heart, he looked at ning zuiye who was entering one of the dressing rooms. with a playful smile on his lips, he followed her, and before she could close the door; he grabbed the doorknob and pulled it open. "aunt zuiye." "t-tian?" welp! zhao tian smiled dryly looking at ning zhilian butt naked inside the dressing room, with a purple robe in her hands and his eyes went up and down saving her picture in his mind. w-w-what? again? ning zhilian was quickly flustered and her face went deep red seeing zhao tian. ning zuiye was dumbfounded and quickly closed the door coming out of the room. "tian?" zhao tian hugged ning zuiye''s waist pulling her close to him, "aunt zuiye..." ning zuiye pinched his cheek "why did you barged in?" he shrugged casually "i came to see aunt zuiye, i didn''t know zhilian was in there. and you, why are you going in if there is already one changing clothes?" ning zuiye let out a sigh and spoke "there are not many dressing rooms and it is also filled with other sisters. so i thought i could join in with big sister... but you..." "she must be really angry..." zhao suyin hugged him tightly and the envisage shard rotated showing the other side "ok, another picture." "everyone give a pose." "alright!" *click* the envisage shard floated itself to zhao tian''s arm and his expression turned gentle looking at the portrait. "oh, it turned out really well." " need a separate pic with me and tian." zahra ashante demanded. "me too." "yeah..." "i have even more envisage shards." "good." except for ning zhilian, hun xiang and fei lingxi, everyone took separate pictures with him. zhao ying clapped her hands "ok, now that we have taken clothes for ourselves. it''s time to take clothes for tian''er." zhao tian: -_- what? if every woman took clothes for him and made him wear them, it would take another 5 more hours. *sigh* ... currently, all of them are in a hotel eating food and yu hua who is sitting beside zhao tan smiled happily as he is wearing the robe she chose. mei xiu who was on his other side took a spoonful of food and extended it near his lips "tian, here." zhao tian opened his mouth and ate the spoonful of food. hm? every woman raised their gaze looking at this and their eyes squinted. "tian''er." "tian." "husband." "little brother." uh -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 346: Atleast three of what? *swoosh* zhao tian and all the women were flying high in the air above the royal capital. zahra ashante''s eyebrows twitched as she looked at zhao tian carrying ning zuiye in his arms like a princess. "why is she the one getting special treatment?" ning zhilian narrowed her eyes and muttered "because little zuiye is weak and she can''t fly by herself." "teehee." with a playful giggle, ning zuiye leaned in and planted a sweet kiss on zhao tian''s lips and he too, reciprocated the kiss, her arms wrapped around his neck. zahra ashante sulked her lips because she also wanted to be princess carried by zhao tian and kiss him like that. meanwhile, fei ziyu is carrying fei lingxi in her arms and fei lingxi is so embarrassed by the situation. fei ziyu let out a sigh "i am glad i cultivated till the heaven astral stage." fei lingxi''s cheeks turned red "sorry, ziyu... i will also work hard and cultivate." yu hua raised an eyebrow as she looked at ning xue casually chatting with zhao ying. ''they are close... have they met each other before? isn''t it today queen xue met all of his women for the first time too?'' ''maybe when she came to the human world for a date... she met him at that time?'' she flew beside them and ning xue smiled looking at yu hua "hua''er." "ying, this is yu hua." "and hua''er, this is zhao ying." with a chuckle, zhao ying nodded her head "yeah, tian''er talked about a police officer luo.. but in the end, it turned out to be yu hua." yu hua laughed upon hearing this, but what piqued her curiosity was ''zhao ying? same last name as tian?'' yu hua still doesn''t know about tian''s physique and his artifact and that zhao suyin and zhao ying are his real family. her eyebrow squinted in thought ''no wonder i felt like she is closer to him than others. she is so close to him that she already considers herself as his wife and inherited his last name.'' ''then... i should also get his name, zhao hua... yeah sounds great.'' zhao suyin floated near zhao tian and asked "tian, where are we going now?" "a park." "okay." zhao suyin glanced at ning zuiye who was kissing zhao tian''s neck and her eyebrows twitched. "miya." "hm? aunty suyin?" zhao suyin quickly took ning zuiye from zhao tian''s arm and tossed her towards chi miya "catch her." e-eh? chi miya panicked and somewhat managed to catch ning zuiye in her arms "um, aunt zuiye?" zhao tian hugged her waist even tighter and sucked on her lips, reciprocating her love for him. chi miya smiled gently as she lifted the camera to capture the moment, the sound of the shutter clicking echoing through the air. *click* zahra ashante who was on the ground yelled "tian!! i also want to take a picture like that." zhao suyin bonked zahra ashante''s head and spoke in a cold tone "no, this is only for ying''er... let her have a unique experience with tian''er." zahra ashante stayed silent and glanced at zhao suyin ''sometimes this woman is scary. is she his first woman or something?'' ... "haah tiannnn~~~" *thud* zhao suyin fell back on the bed, her chest heaving up and down. zhao tian pulled his dick from her vagina and let ou ta sigh. he took a quick glance at ning xue who was sleeping on the bed naked and looked back at zhao suyin. "you must be tired... sleep." hearing this, zhao suyin nodded with a smile and closed her eyes to sleep. zhao tian got down from the bed, a concerned frown on his face "this yang energy.. hadn''t decreased even a bit. rather, i feel like it''s increasing." he began to wear his t-shirt and shorts "i need to go and see shenyi." ... *swoosh* zhao tian appeared on the artifact and the yang energy he suppressed till now began to burst out and his body got even hotter. his eyebrows wrinkled as he felt a mild headache and at this time, xia shenyi walked to the hall feeling his presence. "tiann~~~'' huh? but seeing him clutching his head, she hurriedly walked near him, concern etched on her face "tian? what happened?" "she...nyi." zhao tian felt the world spinning around that he could barely pull himself together. as xia shenyi gently laid her hand on zhao tian''s trembling body, she was taken aback by the intense heat emanating from him. "why is it so hot? tian?" she asked, her voice filled with worry. "tian.. come and sit on the sofa." xia shenyi gently touched tian''s cheek as they both sat on the comfortable couch, her eyes filled with concern and a hint of fear. "tian," she whispered softly, her voice trembling slightly, "please, can you tell me what happened?" zhao tian managed to push out his words "shenyi... yang energy in my body is not subsiding even after having sex and absorbing the yin energy." huh? xia shenyi touched his body and felt the vibrant red energy running inside him "h-huh? pure yang energy?" *thud* zhao tian fell back on the couch unconscious and xia shenyi hastily held him in her arms "tian." "pure yang energy cannot be subsidized by normal yin energy. you need pure yin energy... that means you need virgin yin energy." "and... looking at the energy in your body, you need at least virgin energy from three women." --------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 347: An Emergency meeting! "you need pure virgin yin of at least three women..." xia shenyi muttered looking at the unconscious face of zhao tian. "my liege..." feeling his presence, shi yixian also hurriedly came there and sat beside zhao tian on the couch. "he is sleeping..." shi yixian mumbled caressing his face, a soft smile spreading on his lips. xia shenyi shook her head and spoke "yixian, take him to his room." "ok." with a nod, shi yixian took his unconscious body and climbed the stairs, walking to his room. xia shenyi''s eyes quivered in anxiety "what to do? the biggest weakness of his physique is this yang energy and i told him to always keep it in check." "b-but how did pure yang energy enter his body in the first place?" she took a deep breath and closed her eyes controlling her thoughts "we can think about that later... first we need to subdue the pure yang energy in his body." "first, i need to bring in all his women and ask them. but none of them are here at this moment... yixian, she can go out of the artifact." with hurried steps, she ran through the stairs reaching zhao tian''s room. "yixian." she opened the room''s door and saw shi yixian sitting beside zhao tian on the bed, her fingers touching his face. shi yixian looked at xia shenyi and her gaze narrowed "what happened to my liege? why is his body so hot?" zia shenyi walked close to her "yixian, listen to me. you go out and bring all of his women who were in zhenzhu." shi yixian mumbled "i don''t know where zhenzhu is... if i go out now, i will be in mei xiu''s home. please tell me... why is my liege''s body so hot?" xia shenyi let out a sigh "his body is overflowing with pure yang energy, that''s why..." huh "isn''t yang energy bad for him?" shi yixian stood up and hurriedly began to remove her robes. eh? xia shenyi was startled "what are you doing..." her robes slipped down her body leaving her naked and she muttered "i will try to subdue with my yin energy. even though i have no cultivation... every woman has yin energy." xia shenyi lowered her head "no, only virgin yin can subdue his pure yang energy..." huh? shi yixian''s eyes shook "w-what will happen if we don''t subdue his yang energy?" "even... i am not so sure." "haah..." at this time, hearing a low grunt, xia shenyi and shi yixian turned to look at zhao tian who was slowly waking up. "tian..." zhao ying''s heart clenched in worry "something bad happened to tian''er?" "sister miya!" she hurriedly shook chi miya who was sleeping beside her. "hm... ying.. what?" chi miya asked rolling on the bed, still half asleep. "sister shenyi has called for something emergency... come quick." zhao yng and chi miya got out of their rooms and it was the middle of the night "go and wake up all the sisters." chi miya and zhao ying began to bang on the doors in the middle of the night. "mom!" zhao ying first went to call zhao suyin and zhao suyin who was sleeping in her room slowly woke up "ying''er?" not only her, ning xue also woke up hearing the loud bang sound on the door and both both of them looked at each other confused. "wait a minute ying''er." quickly wearing her robes, zhao suyin walked to the door and opened it. "mom, it''s an emergency.. something happened to tian''er." "h-huh? tian''er?" chi miya went to call "little sister xiu, wake up." "sister huang, wake up." "hua''er." "sister chen!" "ziyu!" "zahra, wake the hell up!" "aunt zuiye!" ... xia shenyi walked into the room and saw zhao tian having sex with shi yixian so violently making her moan in pleasure and the whole bed was shaking. xia shenyi''s heart trembled "he must have endured it for some time... hope he won''t go berserk and break all of his women." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 348: An Emergency meeting 2! standing in the corridor, zhao ying glanced at all the women surrounding her. zhao suyin, ning xue, ning zuiye, yu hua, zahra ashante, chi miya, mei xiu, ling chen, ling huang, ling meiying, fei ziyu and fei lingxi. letting out a yawn, zahra ashante asked "so, why are we grouped here?" with a sigh, zhao ying muttered "sister shenyi said something bad has happened to tian''er." ning zuiye frowned upon hearing this "something bad happened to him?" yu hua was quite confused "isn''t he strong? what could possibly happen to him? and... who is sister shenyi?" zhao suyin uttered "hua, we will explain later, let''s just get into the artifact first." the others nodded while yu hua and zahra ashante were clueless "artifact?" *swish* suddenly they all felt the world spin around them and in the next instant they were somewhere in the grassland. "huh? what happened? queen xue..." yu hua hurriedly turned her to ning xue and saw her smiling at her. "come, i will explain on the way." ... "ehh? so this is like his.. a separate space for him to train and live..." zahra ashante uttered in shock. yu hua squinted her eyes and raised her head looking at the sky "and... the astral energy in this space is also dense." all of them quickly entered the mansion and walked upstairs reaching zhao tian''s room. "just listen to me tian!! don''t be reluctant!" as they walked close to the room, they heard a loud yell from a woman and they quickly entered the room. "sister shenyi..." opening the door, they saw zhao tian sitting on the bed half naked while xia shenyi is grabbing his shoulders, and shi yixian was lying on the bed naked with her eyes closed. yu hua and zahra ashante were taken aback when looking at the two beautiful women. ''damn... they are gorgeous.'' "tian... please..." tears swelling in her eyes, xia shenyi leaned onto his shoulders hugging his neck. zhao tian let out a sigh and patted her head "no, shenyi... i can''t go back on my words." xia shenyi''s heart trembled in anger and she gave a hard hit on his shoulders as she stood up. "all of you, follow me." xia shenyi uttered before walking out of the room. the women turned their gaze to zhao tian and he showed a faint smile. ling chen sighed in her heart "i can tell, because that was my reaction too when i first heard about this." coming out of her shock, yu hua contemplated "so the yang energy which he uses to dual cultivate is overflowing right now... and we need to subdue it?" "if we had... sex with him, won''t that subdue?" hearing this, the others also looked at xia shenyi "yes, sister shenyi... we can just use our yin energy to subdue it." xia shenyi shook her head "that''s the trickiest part... the energy in his body is pure yang energy, so we can only subdue it with pure yin energy..." "that is virgin yin energy." upon hearing this, they all looked at each other and they could only sigh because they are all already fucked by zhao tian. wait! zhao ying turned her eyes to xia shenyi "sister shenyi.. you." xia shenyi clicked her tongue in annoyance "tch. that''s what i told him too. but he refused to have sex with me... he is still clinging to those promises of his. hmph!" zhao suyin scratched her head, her mind boiling with confusion "what to do now? shall we kidnap a virgin woman and bring her to tian''er?" -_- what the fuck? they all looked at zhao suyin blankly and zahra ashante nodded her head "we can do that too." this woman is crazy too! mei xiu asked "what if we didn''t subdue his pure yang energy? will that affect his body..." xia shenyi sighed deeply and nodded her head "yeah, he will always be too horny and if he continued to suppress it, it will plummet his mental health." "and he could even go berserk mindlessly fucking women...and there might be even more consequences." huh? the women looked at each other confused about what to do and worried for zhao tian. at this time, xia shenyi dropped another bomb "and to my estimation, he needs virgin yin of three women." the women''s faces froze upon hearing this "t-three virgin woman." "alright. i am leaving." zhao suyin stood up from her couch. chi miya looked at her bewildered "aunty suyin, where?" "where else? i will go and kidnap three virgin women and bring them here for my tian''er." -_- ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 349: Finding the candidates! "where else? i will go and kidnap three virgin women and bring them here for my tian''er." huh? tie this woman here or she would do it for real. ning zuiye let out a deep sigh and spoke "suyin, wait..." zhao ying stood up and pulled zhao suyin making her sit down "mom, calm down a little." zhao suyin shrugged "what else can we do? we can only bring three virgin women for tian''er and if things really get worse, i don''t mind kidnapping three virgin women for tian''er." hearing this, the others also sighed in their hearts, what else can they do? however, ling chen shook her head "but do you think, husband would say ok to that?" hm? the others turned their attention to her, and she continued "well, some of you might not know... me, sister huang, and sister meiyng''s; our first relationship with husband is...." she explained how they were hit by an aphrodisiac and zhao tian relieved them by pleasuring them. "so he was forced to touch our bodies and after that, he could have left us, but he insisted on taking responsibility for us." "if we kidnap women, husband will surely not engage in sex with them and take responsibility for some random woman." "we need to think about it clearly because they will be his future wives and our sisters. and we also need to ask about this to our husband." upon hearing this, they all fell silent but an idea struck ning zuiye''s mind and she exclaimed "my daughter!" zahra ashante was startled and asked "your daughter? wait a minute... you have a daughter with tian?" ''that bastard!'' yu hua''s lips twitched in anger. ning zuiye hurriedly shook her head "no, no... adoptive daughter."no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao ying also remembered and spoke "yeah, yueli loves tian''er and she is a virgin, right?" looking at her, ning zuiye nodded her head "tian also adores yueli, so he won''t reject her and my daughter is crazy over him, so she won''t refuse and directly hop on the bed." hop on the bed? what kind of daughter is she? yu hua facepalmed herself and she also remembered someone. throughout the conversation, ning xue and chi miya kept their lips closed because other things were going through their minds. ning xue clutched her forehead in confusion as her mind clouded in thoughts ''what to do? zuiye seemed confident.. so that''s one.'' ''but that red haired woman, hun xiang? she is hua''er'' disciple... so she will surely listen to her in my guess.'' ''so that''s two.'' ''however, we need another one... the only choice i have is big sister.'' ''b-but how can i, as her younger sister go and ask about something like this? but tian... ahhhhh.'' this is the same situation for chi miya too as her brain racked ''shui''er... if i asked ''will you sleep with my boyfriend.'' how ridiculous does this sound?'' ''if she accepted that somehow, she would also be with me... as his woman. uhhh, that would be so awkward.'' however, she suddenly realised ''wait, if i brought shui''er, then she can always be with me and i don''t have to always worry about her.'' ''she can cultivate and live longer... also be my side.'' ''but... tian and shui''er... haah, i will give it a shot. even if she thinks i am a weirdo, i will ask her.'' ning xue took a deep breath ''tian''s sanity is on the line... i uh will, go and ask big sister.'' chi miya stood up and stopped ning zuiye and zahra ashante "i am coming with you too." ning zuiye nodded her head "ok!" after her, ning xue also stood up "i am leaving too." xia shenyi gave a nod and stood from her seat "i will try to convince tian." as they left, ling meiying frowned slightly and turned to ling chen "why.. don''t we ask sister xin?" "eh? sect master?" ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 350: Finding the Candidates 2! *swoosh* carrying ning zuiye in her arms, zahra ashante is dashing through the air. it will take 2 hours to go from zhenzhu to their city. after flying through for two hours, chi miya spoke "my house is that way... so i am leaving." ning zuiye glanced at her "miya, be careful." chi miya gave a nod "if anything, i will return to the artifact." *woosh* chi miya quickly flew to her home and looked down at the mansion under the dim moonlight. however, at this time, she saw the light in chi shui''s room was still on. huh? is she awake? she landed on the big terrace and looked through the transparent glass door. looking inside she saw chi shui lying on the bed with some books scattered around her and she was reading a book in her hand. *knock* hearing a sudden knock, chi shui was startled and looked at the terrace door. eh? seeing her sister standing there, she was bewildered "h-huh., sister? is that you?" chi miya who was outside nodded her head "open the door, shui''er." chi shui got down from her bed and walked to the terrace as she pulled the door open. chi miya stepped in and chi shui looked at her from top to bottom "sister.. what is this?" she muttered looking at her robes. "you said, you were going out with brother tiann, but you are wearing some cosplay and on the terrace of my room. how the hell did you come up?" she smiled dryly "you look like one of those cultivators i read online." chi miya let out a sigh "well, i have a story to tell." ... sitting on the bed, chi shui''s jaw dropped to the floor looking at the swirling golden petals around chi miya and her heart raced in excitement. "t-then, sister... cultivation is real? and there is a place filled with cultivators in earth?" she exclaimed at the top of her lungs in exhilaration, letting the shock sink inside her. looking at the excited eyes of chi shui, chi miya smiled softly and at this time, chi shui asked "then, brother tian is also a cultivator?" "yeah." "ohhhhhhhhh!" after a long time of ringing, the call was cancelled but in the next minute, she got another call from the same number. "huh? what does this person want?" she didn''t pick it up for the second time too but seeing that it was ringing for the third time, she got frustrated and picked up the call. "hello?" "yueli, it''s mom. open the door for me. i am outside now." eh? mom? getting suspicious, ning yueli looked through the window of her room and it was indeed her mother standing with another woman. "she returned back from the long trip with another woman and what are those clothes?" ning yueli went downstairs and opened the front door "mom, why did you return at midnight? you could have informed me before." ning zuiye sighed and walked inside the home "come in, let''s go and talk in your room." ning yueli took a quick glance at zahra ashante and the three of them walked to ning yueli''s room. as soon as they entered the room, ning zuiye closed the door and grabbed ning yueli''s shoulders "yueli, you love tian, right?" "yeah, i do." -_- zahra ashante was dumbfounded. no hesitation, instant answer! it''s as if she is waiting for this question, her whole life. ning zuiye smiled proudly "that''s my daughter. and... now tian wants to have sex with you and is forcefully pushing himself on you. what would you do?" a wide smile beamed on ning yueli''s lips "i won''t resist a bit and let him do his thing. well, if he likes that kind of rape foreplay, i will show resistance and play along with him as he ravages me. hehe." ning zuiye''s eyes trembled and she hugged her daughter a proud smile on her lips "i am glad that you are my daughter." zahra ashante: -_- no, no, no... this young girl seems crazier than me. "but mom, why are you asking all of this as the first thing you return from the trip?" "that''s..." --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! haah, i have been focusing on my second novel, so irregular update schedule. forgive me. i am planning for a 3rd novel. i am cooked fr. Chapter 351: Finding the candidates 3! "w-what are you saying, sister?" chi shui was taken aback by her sister''s words and left speechless as she stood up from the bed. chi miya''s heart trembled to see her reaction and stood up "shui''er listen to me..." "wait, sister..." chi shui took a deep breath digesting the thing her sister said just now. "which girlfriend would want her boyfriend to sleep with her sister? are you out of your mind? sister?" chi shui yelled looking at chi miya. "you want me to have sex with him to increase his cultivation? s-sister?" chi miya let out a sigh and spoke "i understand what you are saying... but please try to understand the situation." "i-i am not forcing you to sleep with him. just listen to me for once, please... shui''er." chi shui took a deep breath controlling her emotions and scratched her head in confusion "ok, tell me..." with a nod, chi miya spoke "i told you already, shui''er... tian cultivates with this yang energy when he has sex with women, he absorbs the yin energy." she continued to explain again "and as i already said, the said yang energy is overflowing from his body in a pure form and his women alone can''t subdue his pure yang energy." "it can only be subdued by pure virgin woman... so" chi miya muttered looking into chi shui''s eyes.no?v(el)b\\jnn chi shui blinked her eyes taking the information in her mind and frowned slightly "he has many other... girlfriends?" "he does, he has many other women." holding chi shui''s hand gently, chi miya spoke in a gentle and understanding tone "i know it must be hard for you to lose your virginity and be his woman suddenly. if you don''t like tian... you can say... sister will understand." "do you love someone? do you have a boyfriend? just tell sister." she raised her hand caressing her face "i won''t force you. if you don''t want... i can leave now and i will go and find some other women." chi shui''s eyes darkened upon hearing this and her heart clenched in pain "sister follow me." chi shui opened the door and walked out of the room. h-huh? where is she going? though confused, chi miya followed her and they soon reached a room. seeing the room, chi miya frowned slightly "this room is..." "lady hua, just a minute." hun xiang opened the door and looked at yu hua and ling huang standing on her doorstep at midnight "lady hua? is something emergency?" yu hua glanced at ling huang and spoke "yeah, important. come inside." the three of them settled on the couch inside the living room and hun xing looked at the two of them curiously. yu hua looked at hun xiang and asked in a serious tone "xiang, you will obey all of my words right?" hun xiang hurriedly nodded "yes, lady hua... absolutely." hm. with a nod, yu hua leaned back comfortably on the couch and asked "xiang, tell me honestly... what do you think of tian. do you have feelings for him?" ha? hun xiang was dumbfounded by the sudden question as it came out of nowhere "hm.. lady hua?" ling huang spoke with a smile "we heard that you have a crush on our husband. so we came to ask about that." -_- they came in the middle of the night to ask about that? hun xiang was flustered by their accusation and decided to be honest "well, he is a strong and great person... he is also reliable along with that he also has good looks." yu hua smiled dryly in her heart "xiang, something happened and tian needs your help." my help? hun xiang hastily nodded her head "sure, just tell me what it is lady hua. i will do it." yu hua gave a nod and began to explain zhao tan''s dual cultivation and need for virgin yin. hun xiang was bewildered to hear all the details and a soft mumble escaped her lips unconsciously "but, i have already lost my virginity..." "what?!" ... meanwhile, ning xue is standing in front of ning zhilian''s room her heart filled with hesitation. "i-i got no other choice." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 352: Finding the candidates 4! yu hua''s heart shook upon hearing hun xinag''s words "h-huh? xiang... when did you?" "oh!" ling huang also raised her eyebrows in surprise. yu hua''s eyes narrowed as she asked in a cold tone "xiang, were you in a secret relationship with someone when you were in the human world?" hun xinag''s head dropped "t-thats..." "xiang..." hearing her piercing voice, hun xiang''s body jolted up and she raised her head "y-yeah, i was in a secret relationship with someone and its- *slap*." a sharp slap fell on hun xiang''s cheek dying her cheek crimson and hun xiang''s eyes trembled as she held her cheek in her palm ''it... hurts.'' yu hua''s eyes squinted in anger as she grimaced "i never expected this from you, xiang." ling huang grabbed yu hua''s hands "sister hua... calm down." hun xiang''s lips quivered and she bit her lips ''she is going to know about it anyway... so, it better to tell rather than hide it.'' "forgive me... lady hua, i betrayed you... the man is master tian," she said in a low voice. -_- what? "ohoo..." a smile appeared on ling huang''s lips and she smirked "now, that''s my husband..." yu hua shook her head "wait, wait... xiang, the man you lost your virginity is tian? zhao tian?" "en. i.. am sorry..." hun xiang mumbled lowering her head. meanwhile, yu hua was totally perplexed as she was left speechless "when did both of you... in just three days of time... huh? reeling out of her shock, yu hua asked seriously "xiang, don''t hide anything from me and tell me what happened?" with a nod, hun xiang began to describe what had happened that day when she left her with zhao tian and what had happened after that in detail. "hoho... in shower." ling huang giggled playfully. "so, it''s all my fault..." hun xiang sighed deeply as she fell back on the couch. hun xiang just stayed silent and ling huang stood up from the couch, her eyebrow furrowing "then, we still need two more women." she muttered under her lips. a mischievous smile danced on her lips ''now that i think of it... there is our sect master, i already asked husband one day to wife up her, but he refused.'' ''heh.. with this i can bind her into the harem. hehe...'' she turned her head to yu hua "sister hua, you can leave to the artifact.. i will come and see you later." "uh, ok." yu hua then glanced at hun xiang who was staying silent and raised her hand caressing her cheek "sorry... xiang. out of frustration... i" hun xiang hurriedly shook her head "no, lady hua... i have received an even heavier beating from you during our training. compared to that, this is nothing." yu hua''s eyes softened and she could only sigh "i should have known... it is dangerous to leave you alone with that bastard." she kneeled on the bed and crouched down, grabbing his shorts as she pulled them down. seeing his hard dick, xia shenyi smiled and placed a soft kiss on the top of the dick''s head. "shenyi..." xia shenyi raised her head and looked at the lust and desire oozing from his eyes. "what?" she asked as she grabbed the dick and began to stroke it up and down giving him a blowjob. "ahh..." she opened her lips wide and pushed his dick into her mouth, her tongue rolling on his sensitive dick''s head. "urgh..." zhao tian grunted in pleasure. "forgive me, shenyi..." huh? xia shenyi was confused and zhao tian grabbed her hair, pulled her head from his dick, and pushed her down from the bed. *thud* falling down on the floor, she kneeled "tian?" zhao tian got down from the bed and xia shenyi raised her head as his hot dick was right in front of her face. "open your lips." "ah?" zhao tian grabbed her silky hair and pushed his dick deep into her throat in one full push making her almost gag. "haah.." zhao tian grunted in delight feeling her slippery and hot mouth encircling his dick and continued to move his hips. "tia-" before she could respond, zhao tian again pushed deeper and enjoyed the feeling of her moist tongue around his dick. as he continued moving his hips, xia shenyi raised her eyes and looked at zhao tian''s face ''he is really trying his hard to control his lust..'' she raised her hands grabbing his waist ''tian... release all of your lust on me... i will accept it... go wild.'' she closed her eyes and continued her blow job to the best of her efforts to please him. ... "tian." the door of the room opened as yu hua and hun xiang entered. *splurt* zhao tian shot his semen inside xia shenyi''s mouth filling them with his white magma. he pulled his dick out and xia shenyi hurriedly closed her mouth to stop the overflowing cum as she began to drink it. yu hua and hun xiang blinked their eyes "ti.. an?" but in the next instant, he disappeared and reappeared behind them as he gently clasped both of their waists. "dears.." *thud* he threw them to the bed and walked to the bed with a lustful smile creeping on his lips. ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 353: Finding the candidates 5! "hnngh~" pressing yu hua on the bed, zhao tian kissed her neck nibbling on her skin and yu hua raised her hand hitting his shoulder "you damn bastard..." "i hate you." "haha..." chuckling, zhao tian grabbed her robes and tore them apart along with her underwear from top to bottom. looking at the juicy naked body of yu hua, zhao tian smiled and leaned down kissing her belly button. "hnngh~!" yu hua''s body shriveled feeling his tongue rolling on her belly button and grabbed his hair "bastard..." zhao tian ran his tongue along her belly reaching to her cleavage and rounded her breasts with his moist tongue as he placed a kiss on her nipples. yu hua hit his shoulders "pervert... you didn''t leave xiang and ate her." with a chuckle, zhao tian sucked on her nipple "it is your fault for leaving her alone with me in bed." he muttered glancing at hun xiang who was stripping her clothes. as she removed her clothes, zhao tian pulled hun xiang into his arms and kissed her, softly nibbling on her lips. retracting the kiss, hun xiang''s eyes crescented "master, i heard... your yang energy..." yu hua also glanced at his erect dick and noticed that it was pulsating more than normal. she glanced at xia shenyi who was sitting on the floor slowly swallowing his cum and savoring every drop of it. seeing her, yu hua''s eyes trembled ''we can take it in our mouth too? even a woman from high stars... is...'' she got curious in her heart to taste his dick and gulped down her saliva in anticipation. "tian." pushing him on the bed she moved near his crotch "let us... subdue your yang energy." she extended her hand gently clasping his dick... ... ning xue who raised her hand to knock on the door, suddenly stopped and her eyelashes quivered in hesitation. she gripped her fingers and her heart felt heavy to take the decision. "what to do..." her breath hitched as her mind struggled to come to a conclusion. "i will go to the artifact and if there is no other way, i will come and ask sister zhilian." ... *swish* ling huang landed in lunar blossom sect''s area and directly went to ling xin''s room. however, as she reached there she sensed that ling xin was not in her room "eh? where is she?" as she used her astral sense, she sensed ling xing at the top of the mountain "is she... cultivating this late?" *swish* she flew towards the wooden pavilion which is perched on top of the mountain where ling xin is cultivating. feeling her presence, ling xin opened her eyes and smiled faintly "huang''er..." ling huang landed in front of ling xin in the pavilion and let out a sigh "sister xin, why are you cultivating late at night?" ling xin showed a soft smile "i have to work hard since i am the sect master." ling huang''s gaze grew gentle and she asked "sister xin, i want your help with something." "my help?" "en. husband needs your help." "mr.tian?" ... zhao tian was sitting on the bed with the quilt covering his lower body as he glanced at yu hua and hun xiang who were lying beside him breathing heavily. catching her breath, yu hua raised her eyes and looked at zhao tian as he tenderly patted her head "tian... has the yang energy even subsidized a little?" "haah... no." "yeah, i brought her..." at this time, a faint voice was heard from the outside and the door creaked open. "mr.tian." ling xin entered the room, a deep crimson blush burning on her cheeks. ----------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! i will upload another chap later! haaah! Chapter 354: Sect Master! *creek* pushing the door, ling xin stepped in, her head lowered and a bright red flush crept up her cheeks, coloring them a deep shade of crimson. "mr.tian..." a hushed mumble escaped her lips. "ling xin." zhao tian sighed in his heart seeing ling xin ''this must be huang''er'' job...'' yu hua glanced at ling xin and frowned slightly "xin..." "l-lady hua.." ling xin stuttered in fear and bowed her head.no?v(el)b\\jnn yu hua, feeling exasperated, buried her face in the pillow as she lamented the never-ending parade of women in his life. ''this guy... won''t he stop getting women?'' letting out a sigh, she turned her head to look at hun xiang who was already asleep. eh? "she is already asleep?" shaking hun xiang, she woke her up "xiang, get up... we need to leave." h-huh? hun xiang''s eyes slowly opened, her eyelashes fluttering as she gazed at yu hua in confusion "lady hua..?" "let''s leave." hun xiang glimpsed at ling xin and nodded as they both got down from the bed and began to wear their robes. after wearing the robes, they left the room for the new couple to enjoy. ling xin just stood there, her gaze dropping to the ground and as they left, she slowly raised her eyes. with light steps, she moved closer to the bed and sat on the edge of it. an awkward silence enveloped the space as both of them just stayed silent not knowing how to start the conversation. "xin." hearing his voice, ling xin''s eyelashes quivered in anticipation and she stood up, sitting beside him on the bed, close to him. the blush on her face deepened and her voice stuttered as she looked into his blue eyes "mr.tian, a-allow me to warm your bed and help you in that yang energy." zhao tian had guessed that ning zuiye would bring ning yueli, but ling xin was really a surprise to him. ling xin raised her arms placing them on his warm shoulders as she rested her head on his bare chest "huang''er explained everything to me... mr.tian, so i..." *huff* a little later, ling xin retracted her lips from a string of saliva connecting their lips. her cheeks were flushed a deep shade of red and she shyly buried her face in his arms. "husband..." zhao tian was pleasantly surprised as he never expected her to be this shy and adorable. zhao tian hugged her tightly in his arms relishing in the warmth of her body and ling xin lifted her gaze surprised by his sudden hug. looking into her green eyes, zhao tian spoke in a soft voice "xin, i know everything between us now is very abrupt and quick." "but i will promise you this. you are my wife and i will take good care of you. you don''t need to worry at all." upon hearing this, a gentle smile curled on ling xin''s lips and she knew how well he treated ling huang and others. "i know, husband...." zhao tian chuckled but then ling xin frowned in concern "i heard that you are holding yourself a lot..." her voice trailed off as she finally glimpsed at the quilt that was covering his crotch. she slowly pulled down the quilt and saw his huge dick standing upright with a raging boner. her eyes trembled in pain and she lifted her hand, her fingers encircling the girth of his hard dick. "husband..." ... meanwhile, outside ling meiying giggled to herself "we also had the idea of bringing sister xin here..." ling huang leaned back on the couch and mumbled "we are easily cultivating because of husband''s technique, but as the sect''s master... she has been working hard these past weeks to cultivate and keep up with us." "it pains me to see her like that. so, i think this is the best for her." the other two nodded their heads and ling chen remarked "but o think that the four of us became his wife because of the ying and yang energies..." "haha..." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! my update schedule is getting messed up. i will change it back to normal soon! Chapter 355: *Ling Xin* "haah..." zhao tian looked down at ling xin who was breathing heavily, her large boobs heaving up and down because of her rapid breaths. seeing the rhythmic movement of her luscious boobs, zhao tian''s dick twitched in anticipation and he wanted to pound her pussy so hard. he hadn''t done much foreplay but he doesn''t care; for now, all he wants is to taste her body and satisfy his lust. "xin..." muttering her name, he grabbed her waist and turned her body upside down, her boobs pressed into the bed. "husband?" gently grasping her waist, he raised her hips, making her kneel on all fours in front of him. looking at the plump ass cheeks in front of him, he couldn''t resist but squeeze them and spread them wide looking at the beautiful pink pussy dripping with her love nectar. his eyes crescented in lust and ling xin buried her face on the pillow so embarrassed by her position now "don''t spread them so much..." squeezing her bountiful ass cheeks, zhao tian muttered "huang''er was right, you have some great assets..." "huh? huang''er?" zhao tian took his dick and caressed the outer pink folds of her wet pussy slowly spreading them, coating his cock with her love juices. ling xin closed her eyes tightly and gritted her teeth to bear the pain. feeling that his dick is moistened enough, zhao tian slowly began to push his hard dick inside her nectar hole. pushing its way inside ling xin''s warm pussy, the head of his dick slowly spread the tight pussy and the pulsating sensation intensified as her inner muscles were squeezing way too tightly around his dick. "uhh..." ling xin whimpered slightly feeling his huge dick stretching her tight hole. zhao tian felt a thin barrier interrupting him and he moved his waist forward breaking the hymen; her virginity. "urgh!" she gritted her teeth in pain and clutched the pillow tightly as zhao tian continued pushing expanding her tight tunnel. feeling his hot dick filling her insides, tears welled in her eyes, and took deep breaths to adapt to the pain. "haanghhhh~~" "argh!" zhao tian let out a faint groan of pleasure as he grabbed her fleshy ass fondling them. *pakh* the sound of their flesh hitting each other was the only thing being heard, gripping ling xin''s ass tighter, zhao tian increased his speed, while her breathing became heavier and heavier. "angh.. angh angh... i.. am... haangh~~" *splurt* ... hearing her moans from outside, ling huang giggled "see, how sect master is moaning... hehe." ling chen pinched her ear "you will also moan like that during your time with husband." ling meiying who was beside her giggled upon hearing this and nodded her head "yeah..." ling huang clapped her hands "so, with this, we all have become his women." zhao ying who was sitting there let out a sigh "we need to thank sister xin, she has saved tian''er." zhao suyin sat there silently as she looked at the time on her mobile "do you think, zuiye, miya, and zahra would have reached their destination?" "yeah... they should return soon." ... *pop* zhao tian pulled out his dick from ling xin''s pussy as his white cum leaked from her pussy dribbling down her thighs. as he let go of her ass cheeks, she stumbled to the bed and turned her misty eyes to zhao tian "husband..." zhao tian sat on the bed and looked at the deep red pussy of ling xin, he felt he went too hard on her. ling xin moved her body and sat beside him on the bed. smiling, zhao tian gently carried her and placed her on his lap. -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 356: Brother Tian! *smooch* zhao tian tenderly pressed his lips against ling xin''s forehead, his hand gently exploring and caressing her soft, ample breasts "hnngh~ husband..." as he gently pinched her rosy nipple, she let out a soft moan of pleasure and zhao tian asked in a soft voice "do you want to rest?" ling xin placed her head on his shoulder and shook her head "no... i am alright. but it feels kind of strange that i am suddenly in your arms and doing things like these." zhao tian sighed in his heart as he knew ling xin looked up to him and she respected and admired him for his strength. he raised his hand, delicately caressing her cheek with his fingers "as i said, xin... this thing happened between us maybe because of the situation... but i will surely make you happy and won''t let you regret becoming my wife." her hands found themselves around his neck and she whispered in his ear "i know... husband." "and... husband, do you want to do it again? i can feel it hitting my thighs." with a smile, zhao tian shook his head "it''s okay." ling xin''s eyes crescented in worry "is it really okay? don''t worry about me... husband. i came here in the first place to subdue your yang energy." "so, use my body to your liking... you can also be rough if you want. i-i wouldn''t mind." seeing her eyes filled with concern, zhao tian smiled in satisfaction "i told you, don''t fret it..." he whispered reassuringly, all the while gently caressing her breasts. meanwhile, ling xin who was still worried about him changed her position on his lap and wrapped both of her legs around his waist. "husband... listen to me." she raised her ass from his thighs and grabbed his cock as she slowly lowered her body. "xin..." as the tip of his cock entered her pussy, her body twitched but nevertheless, she pushed his dick deeper and grasped his shoulders for support. "haangh~~" in this position, she felt his dick poking a different sensitive spot inside her pussy and she didn''t dare to push his full dick inside her, afraid it would break her. zhao tian gently grabbed her ass cheeks and moved her up and down as his cock slid in and out of her moist pussy. "angh~~ anghh~~~~" *gik* her body suddenly stiffened in pleasure as his cock hit a sudden g spot making her body tremble in delight. as she went there, she saw xia shenyi walking out a room and was surprised to see the peerless beauty. ''brother tian has such hot girlfriends?'' looking at ning yueli, xia shenyi frowned slightly "you are..." "u-uh... ning yueli." zuiye''s daughter? as she was still angry with zhao tian, she glimpsed at the room and said "he is in that room." "okay..." she hurled towards his room and pushed the door open making a chaotic entrance "brother tian!!!" as she glanced at zhao tian and zhao ying on the bed, she hurriedly walked near them "brother tian, how is your body right now?" zhao tian smiled tenderly "yueli." ning yueli hastily began to remove her loungewear and stripped her underwear, quickly becoming naked. "come on, brother tian... let''s subdue your yang energy. mom told me everything about you." she said with a wide smile on her lips as she hopped on him in the bed. "haha..." zhao ying couldn''t help but chuckle looking at the antics of ning yueli and stood up from the bed. "then i am leaving." looking at the petite body of ning yueli who was in his arms, zhao tian chuckled faintly "you girl..." "wait a minute..." ning yueli had a concerned frown on her face and took zhao tian''s arm as she pressed her boob with his palm. "brother tian... d cup is enough right? or do you like even bigger?" "enough." hearing this, the smile on ning yueli''s lips widened "good. now, let''s have sex, brother tian." zhao ying who just came out of her room was shocked to see the two women standing in front of her "sister miya and... shui?" chi shui''s face which was already deep red turned even crimson "i-i also love brother tian!" ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 357: A little talk among women! looking at chi shui standing in front of her, zhao ying was surprised and blinked her eyes "shui... you are here?" chi shui gave a faint nod and lowered her head, her cheeks turned bright red in embarrassment "yes, i also love brother tian..." zhao ying glanced at chi miya and she let out a deep sigh "i also came to know about it just a while ago." zhao ying frowned slightly and looked at the blushing face of chi shui ''good thing. now we have three virgin women... tian''er won''t be in danger anymore.'' with a soft smile, zhao ying spoke "tian''er is busy with yueli right now. you can go and see him later." upon hearing this, chi shui was surprised ''yueli is here before me?'' at this time, ning xue also came there and glanced at zhao ying "ying... has three women?" zhao ying nodded her head "en. sister xue..." "i see." ning xue muttered under her lips ''then i don''t need to ask big sister?'' she then turned her gaze to chi shui and raised an eyebrow "she is?" chi miya introduced her "sister xue, this is my younger sister, chi shui." ... ning zuiye sat beside zhao suyin on the couch, a relieved smile on her lips "now, with this... tian''s body will be alright." zhao suyin leisurely leaned back on the couch "yeah..." a mumble escaping her lips. xia shenyi clicked her tongue in annoyance and stood up from the couch "i am still angry at him. i am going to sleep." "if he ever came looking for me, tell him i don''t want to look at his face." she grimaced in anger and left the living room. yu hua glanced at her and was confused "why is uh... that sister angry?" zhao suyin giggled softly "don''t worry... she is just angry that tian''er didn''t have sex with her." hearing this, zahra ashante nodded her head "umu, i can understand her anger. after all, having sex with tian is like being in heaven, it is just so good." "especially, when he finds my g spot and pokes it with his dick making me cum so easily. haa, just thinking about it making my body tremble."no?v(el)b\\jnn "i would be also angry if i couldn''t have sex with tian." "what?!" yu hua stood up from her couch in utter disbelief, meanwhile, zahra ashante had an amused smile on her lips... "hooh, incestuous relationship between mom and son, sister and brother... hmm, indeed sounds interesting. feels like a got plot." yu hua''s eyes trembled "then the reason you both have same last names is because..." "because tian''er is my son." the ling women smiled dryly as they had gotten used to it and zhao suyin also got shameless about that and is now saying that so proudly as if she won a gold medal. hun xiang hurriedly stood up and bowed in front of zhao suyin "mother-in-law." zhao suyin was surprised but a smile spread across her lips "ahhh, come here dear..." ... zhao tian chuckled faintly looking at ning yueli who was sitting on his lap fully naked as he gently grasped her waist. ning yueli leaned forward and pecked his lips "i have always wanted to be brother tian''s girlfriend. now that there is a chance, how can i let that slip, brother tian?" she said winking her eyes. zhao tian sweetly pinched her cheek "you have always been so naughty." ning zuiye again kissed his lips "i am only naughty for brother tian, hehe." she raised her hands cupping his cheeks "but be real... brother tian, i have really loved you for two years, so i am happy that i am finally able to be with you." zhao tian smiled fondly "en. i love you too." ning yueli took a deep breath "haah, you finally said it. now i can die in peace..." with a soft chuckle, zhao tian spoke "how unfortunate, you can''t die anymore. you are bound to me and cursed to live with me forever." "hehe, brother tian... i like this curse." "haha..." but then a concerned frown appeared on her face "brother tian.... your body, we should have sex soon to relieve that energy." ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 358: *The three virgins* *thud* pushing ning yueli on the bed, zhao tian''s eyes were drawn to the sight of plump, inviting breasts adorned with two tempting cherries perched delicately on their peaks, seemingly calling him to come and taste the delicious cherries. the blush on ning yueli''s face intensified feeling his lustful gaze on her boobs and she pulled his head bringing his lips closer to her nipples "brother tian, have some..." zhao tian opened his lips and softly bit her nipples causing her body to tremble from pleasure as his hand fondled her other boob. feeling his wet tongue licking her sensitive nipples, ning yueli couldn''t suppress her moans "haangh~ hnngh~! brother tian~~" as his finger began to tease her other nipple. *slurp* *num* pulling back his lips from her cherries, zhao tian was captivated by the sight of her flawless skin and alluring physique. he moved and sat on the bed and understanding his intentions, she gracefully settled herself onto his lap. ning yueli was quite embarrassed and the blush on her face deepened looking at his ferocious eyes gwaning at her body. he turned her body on his lap making her look the other way as he groped her boobs from behind. "yueli." zhao tian whispered her name, his hands exploring the sensual curves of her body. his every touch, sent shivers through her body "haang~ hnngh~ " "let''s see..." zhao tian muttered as his hand traveled down to her abdomen and then near her crotch. ning yueli''s heart pounded in anticipation as his fingers inched near her clit. "haangh~" she opened her lips letting out a moan as his finger touched her clit. "yueli..." zhao tian turned her face to her and kissed her, their lips merging in a fiery exchange of longing and pleasure. ning yueli also closed her eyes kissing him back as zhao tian softly rubbed the outer folds of her pussy with his fingers. gently he slid one of his fingers inside her moist cave and ning yueli''s body flinched but she didn''t let go of his lips and continued kissing him. zhao tian gently moved his finger back and forth inside her, causing her to experience an overwhelming sensation of pleasure as he explored her moist honeyhole. ning yueli felt a rush of pleasure building within her, her breath quickening as she surrendered to the pleasure of zhao tian''s touch. after some time had passed, he slowly inserted another finger into her, exploring and stimulating her pink, delicate folds. "anhhh!? brother tian~??!" ning yueli couldn''t help but let out a surprised gasp as zhao tian suddenly increased the speed of his thrust, and the pleasure began to overcome the pain that she was feeling. "urgh~ yueli! your pussy is too tight." zhao tian mumbled as he enjoyed how her pussy walls are sucking on his dick as if massaging every inch of his dick. ning yueli''s face flushed a deep crimson, her entire body tingling with a mixture of embarrassment and arousal, upon hearing his explicit words of praise. but her mind was feeble to think about it as his cock pushed even further reaching her cervix and making her feel as if a fire is burning on her lower abdomen. it made her body even more hotter and she could not suppress the wave of pleasure that was surging through her whole body making her mind muddle. "angh~! yeshhh... haangh~!!!! ~~~" zhao tian fastened his hip motions as his dick rammed into her wet pussy making her moan again and again; and ning yueli under could only receive his thrusts. her boobs hopped up and down and seeing this zhao tian chomped her boob and began to suck it wildly. "hnngh~!!...yanghh~!!... yaanghh... suck them..." ning yueli was letting out ceaseless moans and her entire body was already feverish and becoming numb with pleasure. she could barely feel her limbs that were wrapping around zhao tian and felt her body dancing to zhao tian''s rhythm and his relentless thrusts. this was the same for zhao tian who is also overloaded with the pleasure ning yueli was giving him as he continued plunging his cock deep into her honey hole poking her womb. "haah!" zhao tian grunted in pleasure and thrust fiercely, and the only sounds that escaped her lips were moans of ecstasy. she extended her legs and twitched comfortably. her mind began to turn white and she could only keep moaning. he realized that she was close to cumming again and began to thrust faster. *pakh* "ahhhnnnggg~~~!?" he firmly grasped her shoulders and forcefully pressed her down, causing her body to jerk. "haang~~!" with a loud erotic moan, she orgasmed as her body trembled in pleasure. at the same time, her vaginal walls tightened over zhao tian''s dick increasing the pleasure and with the moistening of her cum *splurt* he also released his loads into her painting her inner pussy in white. ning yueli''s back arched, feeling the hot white magma filling up her insides, and her eyes widened in sheer pleasure. "brother tian~" --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 359: *The three virgins 2* "haangh~ haangh~ brother tian...." her upper body being pressed on the table, ning yueli moaned coquettishly as zhao tian continued ramming his cock on her pink pussy. "yueli..." grunting her name in pleasure, zhao tian raised her left thigh and moved it over the table as he grabbed her waist and pushed his dick even further. "gaaghh~" ning yueli let out a throaty moan as she felt the tip of his cock hit the gate of her womb and zhao tian also sighed in pleasure as her pussy gripped his cock in a different way in this position. his fingers tightly clutched her fruity ass as he ravaged his hot dick deep into her hole, the warmth of her pink pussy melting his hard dick. *pakh* *pakh* ning yueli''s eyes rolled out as she felt her mind flying to heaven and tightly gripped the table for balance. zhao tian raised his left hand and grabbed her head, pressing her face on the table, and moved his hips hastily, his dick sliding in and out of her pussy. ning yueli''s mind is consumed by his dick as she let out her tongue ''brother... tian is so rough... he is using me as a toy and i fucking love it...'' "yessshh! brother tian.... angh~" *pop* zhao tian pulled his dick out and grabbed her thighs, rotating her body on the table making her look at him "yueli..." ning yueli raised her legs, wrapping them around his waist and zhao tian placed his dick on her dripping cave. *squeach* he pushed it deeper in one push into her slippery squishy hole and leaned down kissing her lips. "brother tiann... haanhh-" kissing his lips, she gently bit on his lower lips "brother tian... do you like my pussy? is it good..." she asked tightly clutching his dick with her mushy hole. feeling the grip of her hole tightening, zhao tian sighed in satisfaction "yes, dear..." ... meanwhile, the women downstairs kept conversing amidst the faint moaning noises of ning yueli echoing through the room. chi shui took a good look at all the women gathered and mused in her mind ''so, everyone is his women? all of them are cultivators?'' ... smiling, zhao tian softly placed ning yuelin on the bed who was sleeping in his arms. as he turned his gaze to ling xin, who was sleeping on the bed, he let out a sigh "the yang energy is almost subdued because of xin and yueli''s help.." "and there is shui... haah, they brought her." after wearing his shorts, zhao tian opened the door and came outside. as he stepped out, he saw zhao ying walking towards his room "ying''er." strolling to him, zhao ying hugged him "tian''er, how is it?" zhao tian hugged her back and nodded his head "it has gotten better. now i can control it somehow, but the yang energy is still raging in my body." as he raised his head, he saw mei xiu, chi miya and chi shui walking towards them. "shui..." he mumbled looking at chi shui. feeling his gaze, chi shui lowered her head in embarrassment. "tian..." as mei xiu walked over to him, he hugged her too and mei xiu patted his head. chi miya glanced at her little sister and saw that she was so embarrassed. with a sigh, she spoke "ying, xiu, let''s leave." zhao ying nodded and left his embrace. mei xiu kissed his lips before leaving his arms and walking downstairs. "um.." chi shui stumbled on her words as she found it hard to maintain eye contact with zhao tian and kept her head dropped. zhao tian let out a soft sigh feeling the weird and awkward atmosphere and spoke "first come in." seeing him entering his room, she also quickly followed him. ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! well the next 10 chaps are going to be like sol, do stick around... but then it will start Chapter 360: *The three virgins 3* zhao tian and chi shui were sitting on a couch in zhao tian''s room; both of them were silent as an awkward atmosphere prevailed. chi shui sat there, her legs closed as she played with her fingers nervously. as she raised her gaze, she looked at ning yueli and ling xin peacefully sleeping on the bed, their bodies covered with quilt. zhao tian also stayed silent as he didn''t know how to start the conversation either, in this situation. chi shui who was wearing pajamas undid a few of the buttons in her shirt showing her cleavage. *ahem* she coughed slightly to get his attention and as zhao tian glanced at her chest, chi shui deliberately moved to show him, her deep cleavage. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle finding that it was cute of her. "brother tian..." chi shui moved her ass slowly on the couch to get closer to him and gently leaned on his shoulder. with a fond smile, zhao tian raised his hand wrapping it around her shoulder. "shui." feeling his arm on her, chi shui sighed softly and mumbled "i heard everything from big sister. about your body condition right now and you need... three virgin women to subdue your yang energy." "s-so i am here to subdue that." as zhao tian opened his lips to speak, chi shui raised her hand placing her finger on his lips. "now, before anything... you don''t have to think that i am not valuing my body and sacrificing it for you because big sister compelled me." "actually, i also took advantage of the situation and became selfish." zhao tian frowned upon hearing this as chi shui said what he thought of asking her. a deep blush spread across her cheeks as she mumbled taking in a soft breath "i love you, brother tian." hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise as he didn''t see any signs of her loving him during his time with her. however, she hurriedly shook her head "and no, i am not lying brother tian. i actually love you... but knowing that you are sister''s boyfriend, i stayed silent not wanting to ruin your relationship." as they continued exchanging kisses, they lost themselves in the warmth of the embrace and zhao tian slowly slid his hand inside her pajama. "hnngh..." zhao tian gently squeezed her boob over her bra and chi shui opened her eyes, but seeing his tender blue eyes, she closed her eyelashes letting his hand wander her body. smiling, zhao tian pulled up her bra inside the pajama directly groping her bare boob, and chi shui''s body flinched by the warmth of his palm on her boob. "shui''er..." muttering her name under his breath, he softly played with her boobs, his fingers circling her nipple making her emit soft moans in between their kisses. again kissing his lips, chi shui mumbled "my sister has big boobs and she even uses small bra sizes to hide them... hnngh~ and i asked her about your preferences just a while ago." "she said, you like them as long as you can hold them in your palm... mine is quite small, are they fit to your palm?" "yeah." zhao tian continued massaging her boob and a little later, he undid the buttons of the shirt of her pajama. as his finger traced her abdomen, chi shui opened her eyes and looked at the playful smile on his lips "brother tian." zhao tian slowly slid his fingers inside her pants, reaching her underwear and then slithering his fingers inside her underwear as he grazed the short grass hair on her crotch. feeling his fingers touch her clit, chi shui''s body trembled on his lap and zhao tian went even deeper; spreading the pussy folds with his fingers. "brother tian... it feels so weird." hm? zhao tian slowly pushed his middle finger inside her mushy walls and asked in a teasing tone "have you masturbated before?" "haangh~" chi shui let out a soft moan feeling his finger stretch her pussy where even her own fingers have not explored. hearing the embarrassing question, chi shui replied honestly "n-no... brother tian. i mean... i have watched videos... but never... did masturbate." "heh..." a tint of lust twirled in zhao tian''s eyes and the desire to corrupt and ravish this innocent lamb to the core swirled in his mind. "shui''er..." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 361: *The three virgins 4* "hhngh~ brother tian..." chi shui mewled in his arms as zhao tian''s left hand caressed her modest boobs while his right hand was playing with her pussy. with a mischievous smile on his lips, zhao tian gently rubbed the clit with his fingers and gently pinched it. "kyaangh~~" chi shui felt a shiver run down her spine and twisted her body in his embrace. "brother tian~ your finger..." "my finger?" zhao tian smiled and gently pushed his middle finger inside her tight pink hole and chi shui hugged his neck, her body trembling feeling the weird pleasure. "hhnng~~" zhao tian slowly stroked her insides with his finger and soon he felt her wet liquids moistening his fingers. leaning forward, he gently took her lips in a soft kiss as he delicately inserted another finger inside her squishy hole and he instantly felt the tightness clutching his fingers. "ungghhh~" chi shui''s body withered and her arms around his neck got tighter as zhao tian poked and spread her pussy with his fingers. "hnghh~ aangh~~ brother tian... it is weird... but feels so good.. mmngh~" she mumbled in ecstasy feeling his fingers plunder her small hole. zhao tian slowly pushed his tongue into her mouth starting a passionate kiss and chi shui reciprocated awkwardly sucking his tongue. as they pulled back the kiss, chi shui muttered "i am sorry... haah.. brother tian-" "why sorry?" zhao tian nuzzled his face on her neck, planting small bites and kisses and chi shui closed her eyes, as his hands and lips continued exploring her body. fingering her mushy honey hole, zhao tian gently rubbed the clit with his thumb and at this time he suddenly felt the suction force of her pussy increasing. "haaaanghhhhh~~~ th-there mmngh~~" she twisted her body in overwhelming pressure. a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips ''found it...'' after finding her g spot, he continued to caress and tease her g spot pushing her mind to the brink of pleasure. with every passing moment, her cries grew louder, her breath quickened even more, and her chest rose and fell rapidly, all due to the overwhelming pleasure she experienced from zhao tian''s relentless attacks on her pussy. her pussy is just so damn tight and is squeezing his dick so hard as if it wants to eat his dick. a little later, chi shui felt the pain subside and nodded her head "brother tian... i want to hug you." as zhao tian leaned down she hugged his neck tightly and zhao tian again continued moving his waist. slowly love juices began to flow from chi shui''s pussy and lubricated her pussy walls, increasing the pleasure they were feeling and making his movements easier. "hnghh~~" feeling his big dick spread open her pussy, chi shui let out a loud moan, her body twitching in his embrace. he increased the speed of his thrust, and the pleasure began to overcome the pain that chi shui was feeling. "haah... shui''er... this is good..." zhao tian mumbled as he relished the way how her pussy walls were sucking on his dick as if caressing it. "brother tian... me too, your thing is stretching me... annghh~~~" it made her body even more hotter and she could not suppress the wave of pleasure that was surging through her whole body making her mind muddle. *pakh* *pakh* "angh~!...angh~! tian~ tian~!" zhao tian fastened his hip motions as his dick rammed into her wet pussy making her moan again and again. her boobs hopped up and down and seeing this, zhao tian grabbed her boobs and squeezed them tightly. "hnngh~!!...brother t-tiannnn~~!!" chi shui was letting out ceaseless moans and her entire body was already feverish; her lower body becoming numb with pleasure. she could barely feel her limbs that were on the couch and felt her body dancing to zhao tian''s rhythm and his relentless thrusts. this was the same for zhao tian who is also overloaded with the pleasure chi shui was giving him as he continued plunging his cock deep into her honey hole poking her womb. zhao tian grunted in pleasure and thrust fiercely, making chi shui moan again as she extended her legs and twitched comfortably. her mind began to turn white and she could only keep moaning. he realized that she was close to cumming again and began to thrust faster. *pakh* "ahhhnnn~~~!?" with a loud erotic moan, she orgasmed as her body trembled in pleasure, her pussy squirting love juices. *splurt* "urgh..." he also unloaded his shot of semen deep into her honey cave. -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 362: A peaceful life! "hmmn?" ling xin''s pretty eyelashes trembled and as she opened her eyes, she saw an unfamiliar ceiling which does not look like her room in the lunar blossom pavillion. memories of yesterday night flooded her mind and she felt a mild pain in her crotch as she pulled herself to sit on the bed. "uh... haah..." she turned her head to look at zhao tian who was sleeping beside her while chi shui and ning yueli were hugging him, lying atop his chest. ''hm? who are they?'' she then remembered hearing from ling huang that he actually needed three virgin women to subdue the yang energy. ''so they are the other two?'' looking at his sleeping face, ling xin''s eyes softened and she raised her hand moving the long hair from his face with her delicate fingers. ''good morning, husband...'' with a smile gracing her lips, she leaned down placing a kiss on his forehead. she still feels that it was surreal as everything happened so quickly. till yesterday she had a normal life within her sect, just eating, cultivating, and looking over the disciples. but now she has a husband and many sisters to be with, her life is not ordinary anymore. there is a new partner to share her life with. though everything is abrupt, she still doesn''t regret it a bit, and she doesn''t know why but she feels it will be very enjoyable to spend time with him as his wife. with a sigh, she got down from the bed and slowly stood up as she began to wear her robes. after wearing them, she took a quick glance at zhao tian before leaving the room. she walked out of the room and strolled downstairs to the main hall. "oh? sect master xin." zhao ying who was scrolling through her mobile after a refreshing morning bath, smiled looking at ling xin. ling xin showed a faint smile and nodded her head "en." as she walked down, zhao ying stood up from the couch and hugged her "thank you sect master xin, for your support." ling xin just smiled and shook her head "no... uh.. miss.." zhao ying chuckled softly and spoke, "you can just call me, ying." with a nod, ling xin asked "ying... where is the kitchen?" "this alone shows how reliable you are and how you take good care of them." "so i am sure, i will never regret my decision." zhao tian smiled gently and pecked her lips "thank you, xin." "oya, oya, the new couple is already so love-dovey in the morning." hearing a teasing voice, ling xin turned her head to the doorstep of the kitchen and smiled "huang''er." "hm.. hm..." ling huang stepped into the kitchen and zhao tian opened his left arm hugging her. "so, sister xin... do you like your time with your husband?" lng xin blushed faintly upon hearing this question and nodded her head "yeah..." with a playful giggle, ling huang spoke "but sister xin, be careful with him. he is a pervert." "do you remember that day we took a bath in the lake, he was ogling at you." ling xin looked at zhao tian and spoke "well, he is a man and when i expose so much skin, he will surely look at me like that. what''s wrong with that?" ling huang blinked her eyes and smiled dryly "you became his wife just yesterday and is already taking on his side, defending him." zhao tian chuckled and ling huang hit his abdomen gently "even now, look at what his left hand is doing." left hand? ling xin tilted her head and saw zhao tian groping ling huang''s ass cheek with his left hand. with a soft giggle, ling huang kissed zhao tian "but i also love him as a pervert like this." "by the way, husband... is it okay to let them continue to fight like this." "they are just playing around." ling huang smiled dryly "playing around. they are about to kill each other." ... *clank* zahra ashante parried the slash with her dagger but was blown away in the air because of the immense power "damn bitch!! why are you so strong?" she yelled looking at yu hua who was standing with a gleaming silver sword in her hand. ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! edit: i uploaded at right time but because of wn server issue the chapters of all novels got delayed, don''t blame me! Chapter 363: Sword Intent! *clank* zahra ashante parried the incoming slash with the twin daggers in her hand but was blown away by the immense force behind the attack. *woosh* she landed on the grassyland and glared at yu hua who was walking towards her with a silver sword in her hand. "damn bitch! why are you so strong?!" *swish* yu hua disappeared from her place and reappeared in front of zahra ashante as a metallic glint passed through her sword. *sleesh* she gave a horizontal slash aiming at her head and zahra ashante dodged that in the nick of time and took three steps back, her heart thumping in dread. "are you trying to kill me, idiot?" yu hua smirked and spoke "it is not my fault that you are weak." zahra ashante''s lips twitched in frustration as she replied "we both are at the same level of cultivation." after dual cultivating with zhao tian and removing the seal, zahra ashante has also reached the peak of the monarch astral stage. but still, she couldn''t match yu hua... letting out a soft sigh, yu hua spoke "you are trained to be an assassin not a warrior, so of course you can''t defeat me if we fight head-on and i have more experience than you." zahra ashante rolled her eyes and twirled the daggers in her hands "but i excel in agility." *woosh* leaving green trails of energy, zahra ashante used her wind elemental and hurled towards yu hua at top speed. yu hua squinted her eyes and concentrated on her astral sense "behind?" *clank* yu hua quickly turned around and blocked the sharp dagger as she clicked her tongue in annoyance "tch, shameful... attacking from behind." zahra ashante kicked yu hua''s sword and jumped four steps back "oh come on, i am not a warrior to have pride and shit." "i am an assassin." yu hua''s eyebrow twitched and she slashed her sword at zahra ashante as a large slash of white energy appeared from her sword. with a smile playing on her lips, yu hua raised the sword above her head and mumbled "dodge this." she lowered her blade and an enormous white slash materialized out of thin air dashing towards zahra ashante at insane speed. *flick* seeing the slash inching close to her, zahra ashante thought of jumping to the side, however, at this time, she saw a sharp metallic glint at the corner of her eyes. huh? *clank* another blade swiftly intercepted the slash and the white slash was disappeared into cinders. hm? yu hua''s eyes narrowed as she glanced at the white haired woman standing in front of her. yu hua was confused and asked in a solemn tone "and who are you? i didn''t saw you yesterday night." before yu hua arrived within the artifact, shi yixian had intense sex with zhao tian trying to subdue his pure yang energy and as she got tired, she fell asleep. looking at the sharp aura around yu hua, shi yixian frowned slightly "an unpolished gem." she mumbled under her lips. hm? yu hua tilted her head in confusion and as she tried to see through shi yixian''s cultivation she was puzzled ''she has no cultivation... or she has higher cultivation base than me?'' ''she easily deflected my sword attac- *gasp* yu hua gasped in shock and her pupils dilated in sheer fear feeling the sharp aura around shi yixian. a white glint passed through shi yixian''s red eyes as she mumbled "your sword spirit energy is... not bad." yu hua heart beat raised as she gripped her sword tightly ''her comprehension of sword intent is higher than mine?'' ''how? i thought i have reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship... but this woman.'' looking at the shock in yu hua''s eyes, shi yixian mumbled "did you thought... you have reached highest level in sword intent? you are still in middle star...." "and your sword intent is unpolished, probably because you didn''t have a master to train you properly." "but even among the people in middle stars, yours is not bad." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 364: Melting the anger! yu hua took a deep breath calming her raging heart and asked "you are from the high stars?" shi yixian stayed silent, not replying to her question and yu hua stood there awkwardly ''eh? she doesn''t speak... though she spoke just now?'' zahra ashante who was behind shi yixian asked with stars in her eyes "are you also tian''s woman?" shi yixian turned her eyes to zahra ashante and a frown crept over her eyebrows because these women are new to her. *swish* shi yixian side stepped dodging the slash and her red eyes glimpsed at yu hua "even though i have a broken cultivation base and can''t sense your presence with astral energy." "i can still sense your sword energy." as she muttered, *sleesh* *sleesh* small slashes fell on yu hua, tearing her skin as blood splashed from her body. wha- yu hua was startled and took a step back, her eyes looking at shi yixian in horror. zahra ashante closed her mouth in shock "yu hua..." shi yixian muttered "use healing pill or ask my liege to heal it for you later. and stop fighting, it will disturb my liege''s sleep." as she was about to leave, zahra ashante stopped her "liege, you mean tian? what is your relationship with him?" looking at her, shi yixian spoke in a solemn voice "i am his servant and his sword." zahra ashante was quite puzzled and tilted her head "then, you are not his woman?"no?v(el)b\\jnn hearing the question again, a faint blush crept over shi yixian''s cheeks as she remembered her intercourse with zhao tian in the past days. ''i am his woman...'' "oh, you guys stopped playing." zahra ashante turned her head and looked at zhao tian who is walking out of the mansion wearing only shorts with a tea cup in his hand. "good morning, tian!" zahra ashante yelled with a happy smile on her face. "good morning." *swoosh* zhao tian appeared in front of yu hua and raised his hand caressing her cheek, as he used his light energy while holding the tea cup in his left hand. zhao tian stood in front of xia shenyi''s door and knocked on it "shenyi." xia shenyi who was sitting on her desk researching the eleven artifacts, mumbled "hmph, leave. i don''t want to see you." *flick* in the next instant, zhao tian appeared within her room and xia shenyi was startled "eh? how did you?" she asked standing up from her chair. with a chuckle, zhao tian walked closer to her "did you forgot that i can teleport anywhere within the artifact." xia shenyi remembered that and turned her gaze away "i can''t even rest in private." zhao tian let out a chuckle and grasped her hand, puling her to him as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "you are still angry that i didn''t take your virginity?" xia shenyi kept her gaze away, refusing to make an eye contact with him "of course." zhao tian shook his head helplessly "i already promised you." however, xia shenyi was not buying any of it and avoided looking at his face. smiling, he sat on the bed, gently placing xia shenyi on his lap as he hugged her waist from behind and xia shenyi didn''t protest either. "you know shenyi, the delicious part of the dish should be eaten at last so i can savor it thoroughly." he whispered in her ears as he slowly raised his hand from her waist cupping her boobs in his palms and tenderly fondled them. "don''t use sweet words to coax me, tian." "haha..." zhao tian let out a heart laugh and began to remove her robes from behind and xia shenyi also felt the robes loosening on her body. zhao tian''s fingers trailed her seductive neck and he slowly slipped his fingers inside her robe, groping the hot overflowing bun within his palm. as he gave a nice squeeze, xia shenyi''s eyelashes fluttered and zhao tian spoke "as always, my dear shenyi''s boobs are plum." "i can hold them forever." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 365: Empyreal realm! "hnngh~ tian... wait." a kittenish moan slipped past xia shenyi''s lips as she felt zhao tian''s palms greedily squeezing her boobs, stretching them. zhao tian chuckled softly, placing a kiss on her neck and gently pinched her nipple, twisting it. "angh~" xia shenyi''s body fluttered in his arms and moaned in pleasure. she placed her hands over his hand and stopped him "wait.. tian, i am still angry at you." "is that so?" with a teasing smile, he retracted his hand from her breast and turned her chin to look at him. he gently caressed her lips with his thumb and xia shenyi opened her lips, biting his thumb "ah... don''t bite." xia shenyi eased her teeth and softly began to suck on his thumb, her eyes looking into his calm blue eyes. "i won''t forgive you for this brat, i am your first woman but everyone else is having sex with you before me." zhao tian mumbled "i just told you- *smooch* before he could utter another word, xia shenyi sealed his lips with a kiss. pulling back from the kiss, xia shenyi let out a sigh and hugged him "get stronger soon, tian. i also want to be your woman..." zhao tian hugged her back as she nuzzled her face on his neck "yeah, maybe you can leave this artifact i have sex with you." "the black tattoo on your arm will change to silver..." xia shenyi frowned slightly upon hearing this and nodded her head "hmm... tian, i love you..." she mumbled placing kisses on his neck. "i love you too, dear..." a gentle mutter escaped his lips. playing with her long black hair, zhao tian asked "by the way, how long will it take for freya to come out." xia shenyi ran her fingers across his robust chest and replied "a few months and maybe a year." zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise "that long?" xia shenyi relished in the warmth of his body and nodded her head "you know... that for people in high stars with long life spans, a month is like three or four days for them." "but training in the sword is really hard... as it takes years to comprehend the sword''s intent." she smiled dryly "however, you have this physique... so i guess you can do it faster than others." "haha.." ... yu hua kept her head lowered and asked in a respectable tone "can you please teach me the way of sword, master?" shi yixian blinked her eyes and stayed silent while zahra ashante was amused "then, teach me too." shi yixian turned to look at zahra ashante and muttered "no, you don''t have a bit of sword intent... it will be very hard to train you." e-eh? so quick! zahra ashante blinked her eyes as a deep sigh escaped her lips. shi yixian then turned her eyes to yu hua and frowned slightly. she doesn''t want to teach her but as someone who stands at the pinnacle of sword intent, it hurts her to see an unpolished talent left alone like this. she contemplated whether to accept her or not. yu hua looked at the emotionless face of shi yixian and was confused ''she is uh... very silent.'' "um..." shi yixian closed her eyes and uttered "i will consider it." ... *num* *num* meanwhile, a woman with long pink hair is leisurely sitting on a tree branch as she eats the strawberry in her hand. "hm... it really got pretty boring here." her pink fox ears quivered "i should destroy this middle star soon and go for the next!" "i should destroy this barrier first!" ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 366: It is destroyed?! "u-uh..." chi shui who just woke up, pulled herself up and sat on the bed. she turned her head to the side and saw ning yueli lying beside her on the bed, her lips open as drool ran down her lips.no?v(el)b\\jnn with a shake of her head, chi shui got down from the "she is as clumsy as always..." chuckling to herself, she looked around, searching for anything to wear as she was completely naked now. glancing at the pajamas on the couch, yesterday''s night scenes player don her mind and she couldn''t stop the growing some on her lips. "from today on, i am brother tian''s w.i.f.e... hehehe." as she walked to the couch, the door creaked open and zhao tian and ling xin entered the room. looking at him, chi shui panicked and quickly covered her nipples and pussy with her hands; her eyes glancing away in embarrassment "b-brother tian." letting out a chuckle, zhao tian walked closer to her, taking her waist in his arms "what is there to hide when i have seen them already?" chi shui was flustered and buried her face on his chest "brother tian..." ling xin giggled seeing them and spoke "husband... i will go and prepare breakfast." zhao tian turned to look at her and his softened "yes, dear." *gasp* looking at his soft eyes, ling xin''s heart skipped a beat, and happiness washed over her heart "en... husband." zhao tian patted chi shui''s head "want to take a bath? you must be tired... from all the things yesterday." she was called here at midnight while studying for exams, so she was pretty tired. exams? as she realized, chi shui''s eyes widened and she hurriedly spoke "b-brother tian? what time is it? i need to hurry up and finish my exams." zhao tian rolled his eyes "hmm... it should be past 11 am out there." "what? then my exams? i am gonna fail." chi shui could only sigh and zhao tian chuckled, placing a sweet kiss on her forehead. at this time, ning yueli also woke up and saw zhao tian hugging a short-haired blondie. huh? feeling that the figure was familiar to her, ning yueli rubbed her eyes and took a closer look. "what? shui''er??? how did you come here?" she screamed in shock. fei ziyu looked at ling xin curiously "are you here to prepare breakfast for master tian?" "master? um, yeah..." chi miya nodded her head "you are welcome." "let me help too." at this time, ling meiying arrived there and offered to help. "you need to cook for all the women, so it is surely hard... let me help." "meiying..." ling xin smiled warmly looking at ling meiying. ling meiying walked closer to ling xin and asked in a playful tone "so, was it good yesterday night?" a blush spread across ling xin''s lips "don''t tease me like huang''er..." "haha, this is the first time i have seen you blush like this, sect master." "stop teasing me..." looking at their banter, fei ziyu let out a soft sigh as she gripped the spoon in her hand ''it must be nice being loved by master...'' ''i am just so unfortunate to experience his love... but recently, he is not as harsh as before. i hope i can get his love someday...'' ''someday....'' ... "your majesty!!" a soldier was running through the corridors screaming at the top of his lungs. "it''s an emergency!!!" he quickly reached the royal hall and entered, but there was no one inside there; not even ministers "huh? where is her majesty?" at this time, a woman walked across the path, wearing royal robes as a veil covering her face. ning zhilian narrowed her eyes "you there.." the soldier turned his head to ning zhilian and quickly kneeled in front of her "your majesty! this is an emergency." "news came from the soldiers who were stationed on the borders. the barrier has been destroyed!" ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 367: An Emergency Situation! "your majesty! this is an emergency." "news came from the soldiers who were stationed on the borders. the barrier has been destroyed!" huh? ning zhilian frowned in confusion upon hearing the soldier''s words "the barrier... the inner barrier or the outer barrier?" there are actually two barriers in zehnzhu; one is around the zhenzhu border to protect cultivators from the astral beasts. the other one is around the astral beast forest to prevent the astral beasts from venturing out of the astral forest. basically, the barriers are mainly to keep the astral beasts within the astral forest. the soldier''s body trembled "b-both barriers, your majesty!" huh? ning zhilian''s eyes dilated in utter shock "both barriers?" reeling out of the shock, she hastily asked "how long has it been since the barriers are destroyed?" the soldier shook his head "we do not know about that, your majesty." ning zhilian took a deep breath and gave the orders "prepare for an emergency meeting with all the ministers and the general. all the sect leaders around the zhenzhu should gather here as soon as possible!" "ask the sect leaders to send their strongest unit to the borders to protect zhenzhu from the beast tide." "share this information with all the neighboring countries'' leaders and warn their people about the barrier breakdown or evacuate them." "y-yes! your majesty!" the soldier hurriedly stood up and went to do what he was ordered. ning zhilian''s eyebrows furrowed in concern "this is bad... there are so many powerful beasts within the astral forest, and there might be even beasts at the monarch astral stage." she mumbled to herself "there is not much distance from zhenzhu to the neighboring countries. if the astral beasts reached there... it would cause so much destruction." "the casualties will increase and the most important thing is... the secret which has been held for years would be revealed to the normal people." "the existence of cultivators in this world." her mind raced with thoughts as she panicked "if people really came to know about this cultivation, there would be a lot of chaos..." "and there are many other factions around the whole world which have cultivators and using this chaos, even they might wreak havoc..." "urggh... this is really bad. little xue and others are not here during this critical time. where have they gone?" -_- meanwhile, chi shui is sitting on the edge of the lake with a white towel covering her body. she let out a soft sigh looking at zhao tian and ning yueli happily playing around in the center of the lake. "if only i knew how to swim..." because her legs were fractured when she was young, she didn''t go for swimming practices and now she doesn''t know how to swim. zhao tian glanced at chi shui who was sitting there silently and swam near to her. looking at him ning yueli also followed him "brother tian..." floating on the lake, zhao tian said extending his hand "shui''er... come here. you can hold onto me." chi shui hurriedly shook her head "no, brother tian. i am scared." ning yueli jumped and hugged zhao tian from behind "if you are scared. you can never learn to swim. so come down... shui''er." "you can also bath naked with brother tian like this..." she said kissing zhao tian''s cheek. chi shui still hesitated and asked, "is the water too deep?" "well, yeah... since you are with me, you don''t have to worry, shui''er." looking at zhao tian''s reassuring smile, chi shui nodded and removed the cloth from her body as she slowly entered the lake. "brother tian..." zhao tian gently held her waist as her lower body submerged into the lake "shhh.. so cold." chi shui hurriedly entwined her arms around zhao tian''s neck for protection and zhao tian hugged her back "do you want to try swimming?" "no, no... i don''t want to. it''s so scary..." zhao tian let out a chuckle seeing her scarred face and muttered "then next time, we can bath in the waterfalls or at the hot springs." ning yueli was surprised and asked "brother tian, there are even waterfalls and hot springs in this artifact?" "yeah... i can even change this..." as he said, the sun disappeared and the world got darker as the moon appeared in the sky with twinkling stars. "woaaahhh, cool!" -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapte Chapter 368: Peaceful life in artifact! zhao tian, zhao suyin, zhao ying, xia shenyi, chi miya, mei xiu, chi shui, ning yueli, ning xue, ning zuiye, zahra ashante, yu hua, hun xiang, ling huang, ling chen, ling meiying, ling xin and shi yixian were all seated around the large dining table for breakfast.no?v(el)b\\jnn fei ziyu and fei lingxi were the ones serving them meals. looking at all of the women gathered there, zhao tian smiled fondly because every one of his women was there; right in front of him. a sense of pride and satisfaction washed over him looking at the women eating their foods. they are all his women; they are all his! he turned his gaze to fei ziyu and fei lingxi who were standing behind him to serve him if he wanted anything. "ziyu, lingxi... take your seats too and eat." e-eh? fei ziyu was startled but they didn''t refuse his order and obediently sat on their seats to eat their breakfasts. ''now everyone is here.'' zhao tian sighed in satisfaction. zhao ying who was beside zhao tian leaned in and whispered in zhao tian''s ear "tian''er, it was sister xin... she tried her best to prepare breakfast for you." "i see..." zhao tian glanced at all the women and spoke "who made breakfast today? it is really great." huh? ling xin who was eating her food raised her head and looked at zhao tian. fei ziyu glanced at ling xin and muttered "it was lady xin." "i see." as zhao tian turned his gaze to ling xin, she was flustered and a wide happy smile appeared on her face. zahra ashante smiled dryly "i can see the shining light behind her. she is so happy..." "hahaha..." xia shenyi chuckled faintly and glanced at zhao tian "by the way, tian, do you still have that pure yang spear?" munching a spoonful of bite, zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, i do." xia shenyi frowned slightly upon hearing this "can you get that out?" zhao tian shook his head "no, shenyi.. i am not sure what will happen if i again touched that spear and i am not giving that spear to you too." "it might interfere with your pure yin energy..." upon hearing this, the frown on xia shenyi deepened "well, i am just curious about that artifact." "yeah, come here..." as fei ziyu walked closer to him, zhao tian reached out and gently grasped her hand as he slid in a gorgeous ring on her finger. "here, this is for you..." h-huh? fei ziyu''s eyes trembled in shock and her breath hitched in her throat. "m-m-m-master... this... this ring is for me? created by you?" zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, you don''t like it?" fei ziyu hurriedly shook her head "no master.. no no... i am very grateful. thank you very much." happiness washed over her heart as she gripped her fingers tightly, her mind overflowing with emotions and tears moistened her eyes. she quickly rubbed the tears and zhao tian again began to concentrate on his work to create even more space rings for his women. fei lingxi smiled in her heart, happy for her daughter. *clank* "ziyu, go and bring... xiang." "yes, master." nodding her head, fei ziyu hurriedly ran out of the room to go and find hun xiang to bring her here. zhao tian then turned his eyes to fei lingxi who was standing silently and mumbled "don''t worry... i will create one for you too, when i have time." fei lingxi humbly bowed her head "thank you, master." zhao tian nodded his head and asked "are you enjoying your life here? or do you prefer your office work as a trillionaire?" hearing the question, fei lingxi was surprised "i... really liked being a rich woman. but now, all i want is for my daughter to be happy." "i couldn''t spend much time with my daughter when she was young because of my business. that''s why she grew so spoiled using all our money." "but now, i have the opportunity to spend time with her and i am not regretting anything." a faint blush took over her face as she looked at the handsome face of zhao tian "and master is taking good care of me, so it''s all good." "i see..." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! consider checking my second book! Chapter 369: Peaceful life in artifact 2! hun xiang and fei ziyu entered the artifact refining room and zhao tian who was working on the ring turned his head to the door. with a smile on his lips, he called her "xiang, come here." "master..." hun xiang took quick steps and hurriedly walked to him. master? fei ziyu and fei lingzi were surprised to hear this so she is also a slave just like us? zhao tian tenderly hugged hun xiang in his arms "so now you are not scared of hua?" he asked with a chuckle. hun xiang wrapped her arms around his neck and giggled "lady hua came to me and asked me to give you my body to subdue your pure yang energy..." "but master since you have already taken my virginity, i told her the truth." "i see..." leaning forward, hun xiang took his lips in a soft kiss and zhao tian too, didn''t refute her; reciprocating the kiss. wha- fei ziyu was dumbfounded to see this. isn''t she also a slave? why is she initiating the kiss? pulling back from the kiss, she rested her head on his shoulder and asked "by the way, what are you doing here, master?"no?v(el)b\\jnn gently hugging her waist with one hand, zhao tian took the half-done crude ring and said "i am creating storage rings. all of my women have them." "oh, this is what lady hua used yesterday to bring me in" "yeah..." fei ziyu clenched her fist in anger ''is she actually his slave or not? and why is she talking with him so casually?'' ''i also want to talk with him like that...'' ... meanwhile at the same time, inside the warehouse; xia shenyi glanced at the two women standing in front of her. "yueli, shui... after checking your affinities, you can choose a cultivation technique on that elemental and can cultivate." chi shui vehemently nodded "en, en... i have read a lot of online novels about cultivation. i am excited." xia shenyi was a bit confused, online novels? but still nodded her head "uh, okay..." taking the affinity orb, xia shenyi extended it to ning yueli and she placed her palm on it. *swish* a swirl of fire and water appeared inside the affinity orb and xia shenyi was pleasantly surprised "none of his women had dual affinities... you are talented." "r-really?" ning yueli was bewildered to hear this. "i am talented, hehe!" chi shui was quite nervous in her heart ''what elemental will i get?'' "shui, your turn." "en." nodding her head, chi shui raised her hand and placed it on the affinity orb as she closed her eyes. huh? his real mom? hearing this all the women were intrigued and grouped around zhao ying "let me see..." "me too.." looking at the blonde-haired woman, they all smiled "she looks gorgeous." "yeah.." as zhao ying swiped another picture, she was startled "m-mom you hid this picture from me all along?" the women blushed faintly looking at this picture of zhao tian taking a bath when he was 2 years old. zahra ashante giggled "send me that picture later... hehe." ning zuiye glanced at zhao tian''s face and nodded her head "yeah, send me too..." zhao tian also peeked to see what picture it was and smiled dryly "mom?" zhao suyin stood up from the couch and hastily took the mobile phone zhao ying''s hand "that is the secret collection of my tian''er." "i won''t give it to anyone else, hmph." ling huang asked "is there more like this, aunt suyin?" zhao suyin nodded her head "i have like 10000 pictures of tian''er and ying''er in my mobile... i took many pictures of them as they grew up." "even when they were sleeping and many other things... hehe, both of them are so cute." zhao ying''s eyes narrowed upon hearing this and she glanced at zhao tian "tian''er, i am going out for a while." "ying''er? where are you going?" "to buy 1tb usb... i want all of those pictures." "me too..." "send me his bathroom picture i want to keep it as my wallpaper." "no! it"s mine! i won''t give it to you..." ... meanwhile, *swish* an enormous golden ark appeared in space and as the door opened, a woman with long silver hair and golden eyes came out. her eyes glanced at the blue-green planet and a smile stretched across her lips. a deep blush painted her cheeks as she bit on her lips making it bleed "i can''t hold back anymore. so i came to see you, my dear..." "my honoured one..." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 370: Real Mom?! zhao tian shook his head helplessly looking at the women running around the house, trying to snatch the mobile from zhao suyin''s hand. "tian..." ning xue delicately hugged him from behind and kissed his ear. a soft smile spread across zhao tian''s lips "xue''er." ning xue glanced at zahra ashante trying to grab the mobile from zhao suyin''s hand and muttered "tian, i want to ask something... but don''t get angry." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "i won''t get angry... dear. just ask." with a nod, ning xue asked "do you think that blonde-haired woman, zhao ning is your real mother?" zhao tian squinted his eyes and ning xue continued "i am sure you know, hair colors are hereditary... you have white hair and ying has pink hair." "that doesn''t make any sense... does it?" zhao tian gave a nod "i am also suspicious about that and... my guess is that i am not her child." "i am someone''s child who is from the astral realm and that someone is from this maverick family in the astral realm." "zhao ning must have brought me and ying''er from the astral realm to keep us safe here in the middle star with her younger sister." "my real parents must be the friends of zhao ning or somehow related to her." ning xue frowned upon hearing this and nodded her head "that makes sense. so, hide you from their enemies who are in the astral realm." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." with a giggle, she kissed his cheek "i hope one day you will find your real parents..." "thank you, dear..." ... "haah.. these girls." zhao suyin who was sitting on the couch sighed heavily because all of them managed to snatch the mobile from her hands. zhao tian came and sat beside her on the couch as he leaned down esting his head on her thighs. smiling gently, zhao suyin patted his head "you came to your mother?" "yeah, mom''s lap is the best." he grabbed her blindfold and tore it down revealing her long white eyelashes that looked just like him. the woman''s eyelids fluttered open revealing her blue eyes and she looked into zhao tian''s blue eyes. zhao tian''s heart trembled looking at the beauty pinned below him ''i want to talk to her... i want to ask her so many things... yet.. yet....'' "so beautiful..." these are the words that escaped his lips, his eyes locked in with her eyes. ''who are you... why are you inside my head... are you my mother?'' he has so many questions in his mind yet he can''t convey them in his words and is left speechless by the woman''s peerless beauty. feeling his scorching gaze, the woman turned her gaze away in embarrassment, and seeing her being shy, caused zhao tian''s blood to boil. an intense lust swirled within his eyes and he gulped hard ''she is... haah... i want to ravish this woman to her bone and make her mine.'' looking at the delicious pair of red lips that were screaming for a bite, zhao tian couldn''t hold it anymore and leaned down to kiss her. however, the woman raised her right hand and closed her lips, blocking his lips. "no..." she shook her head. but, zhao tian didn''t heed her words and grabbed her right hand too, pinning it above her head. he again took a good look at the beautiful mature face of the woman with a black mole below her lips. closing his eyes, he leaned down to kiss her and the woman panicked "vester, wai-" *smooch* however, zhao tian sealed her lips with a kiss and instantly he felt her lips melting in her heat. ''so soft... why is it so soft, i can suck on her lips forever.'' he gently parted his lips and sucked on her lower lip feeling the delicate texture of her juicy skin. the woman''s eyes trembled in shock, however, she accepted his advances and closed her eyes reciprocating his kiss. ''vester... you are so naughty. kissing your mother like this, so bold....'' ''however, i still love you... my dear.'' ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 371: Real Mom 2! *smooch* zhao tian gently sucked on her red lips relishing the smoothness of her soft skin against his lips. the woman lifted her hand and tenderly clasped his neck, her fingers caressing zhao tian''s flowing locks as she returned the kiss with equal passion and tenderness. ''i am... kissing my son, his cute lips...'' after savoring the softness of her lips, zhao tian gently withdrew from the kiss and gazed upon the woman''s flushed cheeks, admiring the rosy hue that adorned her face. the woman''s eyes quivered in embarrassment and she moved her hand; her fingers caressing her lips. "vester..." she mumbled as she glanced into zhao tian''s eyes. looking at the woman''s deep red face made her look even more attractive in zhao tian''s eyes and he couldn''t hold it back anymore. "haah..." he let out a deep breath before plunging in for another kiss, this time he bit her lower lip gently pulling it. *num* he delicately sucked her lips and seeing the right opportunity, he inserted his tongue. huh? the woman was taken aback by his sudden aggressiveness ''his tongue...'' she also instinctively extended her tongue and the taste of her son''s sweet saliva muddled her senses. "hmm..." she softly sucked on his tongue and zhao tian too, madly sucked on her tongue tasting their shared saliva. ''my dear...'' after a deep passionate kiss, zhao tian pulled back the kiss forming a thin strand of saliva connecting their lips and the woman closed her lips swallowing down the saliva. zhao tian''s heart clenched in various emotions looking at the naked woman ''she is..so ravishing...'' he extended his hand and gently caressed her cheek; feeling the warmth of her skin on his fingertips. the woman''s lips curled into a soft smile as she placed her hand above his hand "vester..."no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian felt his heart race as he struggled to control his desire upon seeing the warm, motherly smile on her face and every fiber of his body screamed to ravish this woman. with a hot sigh escaping his lips, he grabbed the hem of his t-shirt and pulled it up to remove it. huh? the woman was dumbfounded, however, as she gazed upon her son''s sculpted physique, a sense of joy and pride washed over her, causing a radiant smile to spread across her face. she reached out and gently touched his chest, her fingers traveling down, exploring the nack and croony of his chest. the woman bit her lip in shame ''h-he is looking at it so intently...'' zhao tian moved his face to her nipple and let out his tongue licking her nipple. "hhngh..." the woman''s eyelashes fluttered feeling his moist tongue licking her nipple and only then she realized. ''a mother has to feed her children... her milk...'' *num* zhao tian opened his lips and began to suck on her nipples as her milk surged through his tongue. ''so sweet...'' zhao tian was surprised by the heavenly taste and munched on her boob, sucking in her milk. "anghh~" the woman moaned and her back arched up as she hugged zhao tian in her arms, feeling his wet tongue rolling on her nipple. she nervously gulped her saliva as she looked down at zhao tian sucking her nipple madly ''haangh~~ dear... vester...'' this turned her on and her pussy moistened as love juices began to dribble down her honey hole. she turned her eyes to her left breast which was also oozing with her milk. gently grabbing it in her hand, she called him "vester..." "drink from here too... see, it is going to waste," she muttered as she gripped it making even more milk seek out from her nipple. hm? zhao tian looked at her other boob and grasped it gently. he pressed both of her boobs together and gave a tight squeeze letting the milk burst out from her nipples. "haanghhhh~!" a loud moan escaped the woman''s throat and zhao tian munched both of her nipples at the same time. "yes... dear..." "suck them... drink your mother''s milk... haanghhh~~" she wrapped her legs around his waist and clutched his head, her mind spiraling into the depth of pleasure. ''the way his tongue licks my nipple... haangh~~'' ''anghhh~~~'' "oofhhh~" --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 372: Real Mom 3! zhao tian caressed and molded her breasts to his wish squeezing out milk from her jugs. *gulp* he quickly gulped her milk down his throat enjoying the heavenly taste of his mother''s milk. "hmmnghhh~~~" the woman''s eyes grew tender and she patted his head, a loving smile tugging at her lips. "do you like your mother''s milk?" zhao tian didn''t reply to her and continued sucking her nipples like a crazy beast. *pop* after a long while, zhao tian retracted his lips and saw the nipples are now red because of his constant sucking. he looked down at her body and saw the milk had spilled down her body. not wanting to waste a drop of her milk, zhao tian moved his face down kissing her belly button. "vester..." the woman felt quite ticklish feeling his kiss on her belly button. zhao tian inserted his tongue in her belly button and licked every nook to taste her milk. "hmm..." the woman''s body flinched and zhao tian pulled back his tongue leaving a bridge of saliva connecting his lips and the belly button. he then looked at the remaining milk staining her body and began to lick her smooth skin. his tongue trailed from her belly button as he licked every part of her abdomen and the woman delicately grabbed his head, letting him do his thing. "mmngh~" his tongue reached her cleavage and he nuzzled his face on her fleshy boobs feeling her soft buns. *smooch* he placed sweet kisses on her nipples making her body shiver and moved his face up licking her collarbone. ''i will lick every inch of your body and then... i shall ravish you to boot, completely marking you as mine.'' he dipped his tongue into her collarbone tasting the sweet flavor of her skin and the woman mumbled "dear... there is no milk left on my body." however, zhao tian didn''t stop and continued licking her neck. never ever in his life has he ever felt this raging desire in his heart to completely make a woman his to her very core. he grabbed her arm and raised her hand as he placed a small kiss on her smooth armpit. "kyanghh..." the woman mewled and zhao tian let out his tongue giving a long lick to her armpit. ''every part of your body... i don''t care whether you are my mother or what, i want you to be mine...'' he peppered kisses on her hand and began to lick it savoring the taste of her rich skin. "did you tell him everything?" "no... he is not yet ready to know about the truth of this tenfold world." "when he reaches the pinnacle... i will tell him everything." "when he is ready to carry on these responsibilities..." "but... the desire to see his mother would surely boost up him and he can progress quickly." "i see..." "now rest..." ... zhao tian looked at zhao suyin who was using his left arm as a pillow and gently caressed her long silver hair. he is still hesitant to tell her that zhao ning is not his real mother. she is in belief that she is his real aunty and he hesitates to break it down to her. letting out a sigh, he mumbled "mom, i have something to say to you." zhao suyin opened her eyes and looked at zhao tian''s face "what is it dear? tell me." with a nod, zhao tian spoke "the thing is... zhao ning is not my real mother." huh? zhao suyin was confused and squinted her eyes "tian''er? she is not your mother?" zhao tian continued "do you remember i talked about a woman... who was inside me who is an angel and she might be my mother" zhao suyin gave a nod "i remember tian''er, she is the one who kissed you and you got a strange power-up." "yeah... i just had some moments with her and she is actually my mother." h-huh? zhao suyin''s pupils dilated in shock and zhao tian hugged her in his arms tightly "mom..." zhao suyin buried her face on his neck, tears moistening her eyes "then i am not even your real aunt? i am just an outsider?" "no, mom... as i said already, she might be my real mother, but you are the one who took care of me..." "you are my mom." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 373: Astral beast wave! "i see, so my sister must be somehow related to your real parents." zhao tian nodded his head and gently patted zhao suyin''s head, his fingers running through her hair as she nestled her face on his neck. a slight frown etched his face as he remembered his time with his mother inside that space ''that was not my subconscious... i think it was my soul at that time that interacted with her.'' ''and i really couldn''t resist her beauty... i even called her mother out of instinct.'' ''but the most important thing is she called me vester... hmm." ''i wonder if that women blue hair, red hair, and black hair.. were they also connected to my mother?'' he glanced down at zhao suyin''s breasts and reached out, gently pinching her nipple ''and she was lactating so much... even her milk was so delicious.'' he unconsciously gulped down his saliva remembering the heavenly taste and caressed her areola with his fingers "mom..." zhao suyin''s eyes softened and gently grasped his neck pulling his face closer to her nipple "taste it, tian''er." zhao tian squeezed her breasts tightly; his fingers sinking into the soft cushions "mom... i want you to lactate milk." e-eh? zhao suyin was taken aback and a deep blush tinted her cheeks. she grasped his hand and placed his palm above her abdomen "for that you have to make mom pregnant, dear." zhao tian''s eyes crescented and a sigh escaped his lips "no... not now, when the right time comes i shall make you pregnant." "hmm..." zhao suyin mumbled under her lips and pulled his face, burying it in her soft breasts. "tian''er, can you promise me something?" zhao tian raised his head looking into her silver eyes, "promise?" zhao suyin tenderly caressed his cheek, her gaze overflowing with affection "i want to bear your first child." upon hearing this, zhao tian''s expression turned gentle and he nodded his head "sure..." *knock* "tian''er, is mom with you?" zhao tian turned to look at the door and muttered "ying''er, come in." pushing the door, zhao ying came in and looked at zhao suyin "hehe, mom... here, your mobile." "but... there is also a chance that the astral beasts might attack zhenzhu too." zhao tian narrowed his eyes after hearing ning xue''s explanation and nodded his head "then, let''s leave." ... wearing a white shirt and black pants, zhao tian walked through the corridor of the royal palace quickly reaching the hall of the palace. as he walked closer, he could already hear the discussions happening inside the hall. zhao tian stepped into the hall and everyone quickly went silent. the ministers and sect master stood up from their seats and bowed their heads. "your highness!" zhao tian gave a nod acknowledging them and they all sat back in their seats. ning zhilian who was sitting on the throne stood up and gestured for zhao tian to sit on it. however, zhao tian refused it by shaking his head and strolling toward the throne. he gently grasped ning zhilian''s shoulder and made her sit on the throne as he sat on the armrest. "so what''s the situation now." the sect master of golden flame sect stood up and bowed his head "your highness..." zhao tian gave a nod "speak...." "your highness, we have sent our special units to the border of zhenzhu and what they reported is that they couldn''t sense a single astral beast around zhenzhu." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "so they didn''t attack zhenzhu and directly went to the human world?" "yes, your highness... the zhenzhu is not in danger but the normal people are.." zhao tian gave a nod and his gaze squinted ''i heard from shenyi that astral beasts after reaching monarch astral stage possess intelligence.'' ''seems like a powerful beast is controlling all other beasts and guiding them to the human world.'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 374: Astral beast wave 2! *swish* a woman with long silver hair appeared in mid-air and her mesmerizing golden eyes glanced down at the well-developed cities and running cars. her red lips curved into a beautiful smile as she mumbled "so this is the middle star my darling stays in." she turned her eyes to the illusory image of zhao tian which was floating beside her. "i came to see you, my darling." qian shi''s eyes swirled with lust as she gazed into the image of zhao tian and she unconsciously raised her hand groping her boob. however, she suddenly realized and shook her head "i have been masturbating to you for thousands of years... that it became a habit." she sat in mid-air and a grand throne embellished with intricate gold and silver accents materialized right behind her, exuding an aura of regal splendor. she placed her leg over another as she rested her hand on the armrest "this star''s fate lies in the hands of my darling..." "and a rare phenomenon is going to happen to this middle star and i can not miss that out." "not when the heavens itself is going to intervene this time..." as she muttered, she used her astral sense and saw a pink-haired fox woman who was standing above a burning building "ah... there she is..." "causing all this chaos." in her golden eyes, intricate star-like patterns began to emerge, causing her to clench her teeth in frustration as her heart burned with anger while she gazed at the fox-haired woman. "i am so envious..." ... as the discussions continued, ning zhilian who was sitting on the throne turned her gaze to zhao tian and mumbled "tian, i need to talk with you later, privately." zhao tian looked into her purple eyes and nodded his head "okay." ning zhilian turned to look at the ministers and spoke "for now, stay in guard around zhenzhu but also send some reinforcements to the neighboring nations to fight the beast tide." "the cultivators within the government are weak, so we need to aid them." everyone nodded their heads in agreement. zhao tian raised an eyebrow "what about them?" ning zhilian was quite hesitant but she still spoke "this is actually a royal secret within our royal family." "not even xue''er knows about this but it was told to me by my father because i was in line for the next queen." zhao tian''s curiosity picked "royal secret?" ning zhilian gave a nod "the barriers which were placed by our ancestors, they are not just to trap astral beasts within the astral forest." "those are not just barriers, they are energy absorbers." energy absorbers? "tian, have you ever wondered why zhenzhu is rich in astral energy compared to all other places in the world?" upon hearing this, zhao tian had a guess and replied "these barriers absorb the astral energy all around the world and condense them inside zhenzhu?" ning zhilian gave a nod "yeah, no one knows about this. they all think that it is just a barrier... but it was actually more than that." zhao tian was quite confused "but why would they do this? to assert dominance? and a barrier which absorbs the astral energy from all around the world... that''s quite absurd." ning zhilian let out a sigh "the ancestors wanted zhenzhu to reign supreme so they did this thing to monopolize the astral energy." "tian, the storage ring... we royal family has most of them and do you know why? because one of our ancestors had connections with people from high stars." "and that person from high star can refine artifacts. he is the one who refined all the storage rings that are currently circulating around the world." "i even heard... that he left his inheritance somewhere in this world." zhao tian rolled his eyes ''so it was actually him. i also learned to refine storage rings from his inheritance left in that tomb.'' "now that the barrier is broken, this will disrupt the astral flow energy in this world.. this is going to change this planet earth." *tak* *tak* at this time, zhao tian heard some noises and he raised his gaze "helicopters?" "seems like the people from the human world have arrived in zhenzhu." --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 375: Astral beast wave 3! "now that the barrier is broken, this will disrupt the astral energy flow in this world. this is going to change this planet earth." leaning on the couch leisurely, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "going to change this planet earth?" ning zhilian gave a nod "en, the person from the high stars who taught our ancestors about the barrier said that... if the barrier loses its energy or gets destroyed..." "there is a slight chance for a rare phenomenon to occur on this planet that will change the course of this planet." zhao tian got even more curious and asked "a rare phenomenon?" nodding her head, ning zhilian replied, "it was never said what kind of rare phenomenon is that... but when it occurs, zhenzhu will no longer reign supreme on this planet."no?v(el)b\\jnn "interesting..." zhao tian muttered under his lips. *tak* *tak* at this time, hearing some noises, zhao tian frowned slightly "helicopters?" "it seems like people from the human world have arrived in zhenzhu." ning zhilian''s gaze squinted in thought as she wore the veil on her face "it must be the people from the military." "let''s go and greet them." "en." as they stepped out of the room, they saw ning xue walking through the corridor towards them. "xue''er." ning xue hurriedly grasped zhao tian''s hand "tian, come with me, the military of china is here." ning zhilian smiled gently looking at zhao tian getting pulled by ning xue "that girl was always dependable and is ready to face any troubles." "but now, after getting a man, she is totally relying on him. how cute..." as she muttered under her breath, she remembered her talk with ning xue yesterday night "and this girl wants me to... be his... uhhh." "let''s not think about this for now." a crimson blush can be seen on her cheeks as she quickly followed zhao tian and ning xue. ... the guards who were placed outside the palace were startled by the sudden strange flying objects and took their weapons, walking closer to them. at this time, the ministers within the palace also came outside and looked at the helicopters that were landing in the palace''s large courtyard. zhao tian frowned slightly and nodded his head "give me the coordinates and i will come there later." wang hui hurriedly nodded and glanced at the pilot "write it down and bring it here." "yes sir." the pilot quickly came back with a piece of paper and handed it to wang hui. "here, your highness!" with a nod, zhao tian took the paper and wang hui bowed his head "then we shall take our leave." "hm." zhao tian''s hair fluttered in the air as he glanced at the helicopters flying away from there. "meeting of the world leaders, hmm...." ... zhao tian, ning xue, and ning zhilian were walking back to ning xue''s room. zhao tian turned to look at ning xue and asked "you want to come along with me?" ning xue shook her head "no, tian... i don''t want to come to the human world and talk with those world leaders." ning zhilian could only sigh "i am sure all the world leaders are going to blame zhenzhu for not maintaining the barrier probably." "and they will try to push all the casualties and responsibilities on zhenzhu''s head." zhao tian narrowed his eyes upon hearing this and ning zhilian moved close to ning xue "little xue, i want to talk with you." ... sitting on the couch in her room ning xue was startled "energy absorbers? then the astral energy concentration is not natural?" "no, it was all done by our ancestors." as they were speaking, zhao tian was still curious about this rare phenomenon that might appear on this planet. --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 376: Astral beast wave 4! "the 13 wards are almost destroyed!" "the number of astral beasts released from the astral beasts forest exceeds 50,000?" "china, russia, mongolia, korea and japan are the first in line to get destroyed before the astral beasts move onto the neighboring countries!" "the evacuation plan for more than 10 million residents has been implemented." "t-the casualties are already piling up..." "we can''t warn and evacuate every single person in an instant and there are fewer transport services." "the jing hei airport has also been destroyed by the astral beasts..." "every resident is trying to flee from the place and the chinese government is also trying to help the residents." "the cultivators were also helping people to evacuate but this population is already high and it is hard to evacuate everyone." "the world leaders are all furious about this." "during a power vacuum at this scale, foreign military intervention is a possibility." "the military is also trying their best to help people." "this is the time for all of us to unite." "we can only hope the neighboring countries will help us." "but there is also a possibility that they might close their borders and use our population as a meat shield to stall the astral beasts to get enough time." "stop talking shit." "n-no way... they are all spreading... everywhere." "the casualties are spontaneously increasing in china, mongolia, and korea." "the factions that have cultivators are also trying their hardest to stop these astral beasts but the astral beasts are outnumbering them." "it can''t be helped, there is a low number of cultivators out of zhenzhu.." "what shall we do? we can''t just hide this as a virus anymore..." "w-we have no other choice." "we can only disclose information about the existence of cultivators in this world..." "and about these astral beasts too." "huh? are you nuts?" "people are dying like this and you want to lie to them? the only choice is to alert them..." "so they will take the situation even more seriously." "they are going to know about it anyway... so, this is the only way." ... "there are actually people on this planet who can use supernatural powers and manipulate the astral energy to their will." "we call them as cultivators." "and the astral beasts are all formed from this astral energy." ... the netizens also blew up the comments. "damn bro, this shit is so cool!!!" "fuck, i wonder i also have this power." "haha, now everyone will value life... no matter how rich or poor you are, when you are getting attacked by astral beasts you are dead!" "turn to god; he is the only one who can save you!" "this must be done by the gods after watching the sins done by these humans." "this is our divine punishment?" "we must atone for our sins." "erm, what the sigma." "fuck off with your brain rot!" "i also want to be a cultivator." "can we apply for one?" "i wonder how cultivators will look and what powers can they use." ... the news media''s helicopters also sneaked into the astral beast-prone areas to provide with their viewers, some exclusive videos. "from here, we can clearly see there are thousands of these mysterious beasts which are called astral beasts rampaging here and there." "we are all safe because we are high in the air." "but do you wonder if there will be a flying beast that can attack us?" "w-wait! wait!!!" "turn the camera! fucker! turn the camera..." "there is someone... someone among this group of beasts." "a man... zoom in. zoom in..." "he has white hair..." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thank you to everyone who gave golden tickets!! haha! Chapter 377: Astral Beast Wave 5! *swish* *gasp* qian shi''s who just appeared there was left speechless, his presence causing her breath to catch in her throat as she beheld the divinely handsome man standing amidst the swirling waves of astral beasts. his hair, as pure and white as freshly fallen snow, danced in the breeze while his eyes, as captivating as the deep blue ocean, sparkling in the sunlight. "haaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian! tian!" "tiannnnnn!!!!!" she screamed at the top of her lungs, her cheeks flustered deep pink as her golden eyes fixated on the man. her eyes scanned him from top to bottom noticing every aspect of his body and her lips trembled with a longing that pulsed through her entire being. "h-he is beautiful, handsome, pretty, elegant, breathtaking, gorgeous, attractive, charming, heavenly, stunning, exquisite, cute, magnificent, divine, alluring, pleasing, lovely, delightful, appealing, engaging, winsome, ravishing, gorgeous, glamorous, irresistible, bewitching, beguiling, graceful, elegant, exquisite, aesthetic, magnificent, hot, sexy, divine, pulchritudinous, dazzling, fascinating, fine, good looking, graceful, grand, splendid, superb, wonderful, sublime, statuesque, radiant, ideal, nice, excellent, enticing, classy, admirable, fancy, angelic, beauteous, luscious, fetching, adoring, adorable, embellishing, flawless, perfect, personable, desirable, seductive, snazzy, striking, showstopping, glossy, eye-catching, fabulous, prime, top-notch, sensational, premium, tempting, magnetic, captivating, prepossessing, bright, tantalizing, enchanting, pleasant, flamboyant, glorious, spectacular, fantastic!" "ahnnnngggg~~" as she yelled, she felt her lower part getting wet and *squirt* she orgasmed sitting on the throne. she bit her lower lip, as her delicate teeth bared into her luscious lips and it tore her skin; blood oozing from her lips. "i-i want to hug and squeeze him... push him down there and ravage his body... offering my virginity to him as a gift of our first meeting." however, she suddenly shook her head "no! i want him to ravage me day and night... tie me down and rape the fuck out of me... haangh~ tiannn!!!'' she gulped hard as she thought of zhao tian''s divine rod "i have already seen his cock, that gigantic thing... i want him inside me so bad." as her mind spiraled out to lust, she suddenly organized herself and shook her head "i-i am haah..." "but what can i do? i am just so happy that i met him after all these thousands of years." letting out a deep sigh, she reclined back on her throne and closed her eyes "i have to calm myself down. if he saw me like this, he would definitely think i am weird." she again gazed at zhao tian''s dashing in the air, slaying those astral beasts and as a dark glint passed through zhao tian''s eyes, qian shi shivered. "darkness elemental granted him by the honoured one''s physique." she muttered under her lips and her gaze squinted. a wide smile appeared on her lips and her eyes crescented in fondness "don''t worry, darling. even if you got in some commotion because of this darkness elemental... i will be there for you, to protect you.." "this qian shi will be with you..." "the viewer watch count is also increasing." "taking the risk to get exclusive shots is worth it after all." ... *sleesh* zhao tian''s sword cleaved through a spider''s neck and in the next instant, the body of the spider burn in crimson flames. he turned his gaze to the helicopters that were flying close to him and narrowed his eyes "annoying..." he just thought of killing some beasts on his way to germany to attend the world leaders'' conference. the cameraman, who is on the helicopter, zoomed onto zhao tian and his face appeared in all digital screens around the world. the cameraman was dumbfounded looking at the handsome man wearing a white shirt and black pants with a long blade in his hand. "d-damn, he looks so handsome." the internet blew up again after seeing the first cultivator and people took screenshots, photos, and videos of zhao tian... going viral on all social media platforms. "woah, woah... i never expected such hot guys would be cultivators." "honestly i thought, it would be some old geezer." "ahhhhh, so fictional men do exist in real life?" "i am gay for him." "see, he even has blue eyes, gojo satoru!!!" "cultivator gojo?" "it hasn''t been 5 minutes since his face was revealed and there are already edits of him on the internet." "shit is crazy...." "wait!! isn''t that zhao tian?" "eh? who is zhao tian?" "my senior crush in wei university... he rarely comes there, but he is famous there too." "now that you say it, he does look like senior tian." "so, it is actually zhao tian?" the internet blew up again with the name of zhao tian and hashtags like #honouredone #welcomebackgojo #zhaotian #firstcultivator went viral because of the netizans. ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 378: Astral Beast Wave 6! zhao tian waved his hand and crimson flames burst out of his body incinerating the nearby astral beasts into ash in mere seconds. he again turned his gaze and this time he saw two more helicopters coming his way. "these people on the internet should be trying to gain my information from all sources. if people in my university were watching this live, then my name would have already gone viral." he turned his gaze and looked at the huge building, which was filled with these astral beasts. *thrissh* an enormous, sharp ice sword appeared above the building and as zhao tian gestured his hand down, it descended down, crashing into the building. *booommm* the ground shook because of the impact, sending ripples of reverberation into the air. the astral beasts in the vicinity were obliterated and chilled to death by the cold ice. *thrissh* the loud sound of thrashing echoed through the air as dust and debris were violently stirred up, resulting in widespread devastation to the surrounding area. the helicopters trembled, feeling the vibrations, and the news reporter was bewildered "a-awesome... so this is the power of a cultivator?" the people who were watching the live broadcast were shocked to the core and their jaws dropped "w-what the hell.." "h-he is so cool...." "as if he is a god..." "insane powers... damn." "he used flames and he then used ice... they have the power of elements?" "they have been hiding in our world with these powers?" "ahhhhh senior tian has always been cool and now he is even cooler." "zhao tian!!!" ... wang hui looked at the live telecast and was dumbfounded. his viral video was quickly overshadowed by the live broadcast of zhao tian. "he is revealing about the powers of the cultivators to the entire world." the ombudsman who was beside him shook his head helplessly. "no, he is showing off his power to the entire world..." wang hui was confused and turned to the ombudsman "what do you mean?" the ombudsman spoke "i am kind of sure, he is in the 9th level of monarch astral stage and there are people in this world i can count with fingers who are on the same level as him..." "but even they cannot be this powerful and have many elemental powers." wang hui was quite confused and squinted his eyes "hm?" "call the others to show this to them." ... zhao tian glanced at the destruction surrounding him, with broken and burning buildings along with the corpses of the dead astral beasts. "for now, this place is cleared." he then turned his eyes to the helicopters which were flying near him and rolled his eyes ''well, i don''t mind being a world popular guy, as i am going to leave this planet soon anyway.'' ''so i don''t have to stay here to hear their bullshits.'' *tak* *tak* one of the helicopters flew near him and the reporter and cameraman bravely landed on the ground. they were quite disgusted by the astral beasts'' corpses and the reporter spoke "cover everything..." "i am doing..." the cameraman spun 360 showing all the destroyed areas and the dead bodies of the astral beasts. the viewers were also looking at it keenly, as they were also so curious about these astral beasts and cultivators. "are they walking close to that hot guy?" "show his face... closer." "this shit is crazy, there are already some of his photos captured during his university days are going viral." "can someone ask for his insta id?" "yeah, i am surprised by his long hair.. he used to have short hair." "just show his damn face." the cameraman and the reporter quickly came close to zhao tian and the cameraman zoomed the camera on zhao tian''s face. "m-mister, you are a cultivator, right?" zhao tian retracted the sword into his storage ring and uttered "you should leave quickly, this area is dangerous." *swish* with that, he disappeared from there, dashing into the air. "woah, he is flying..." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thank you capn kuma bro for the dragon and many others for the golden ticketss!! rahhh!! Chapter 379: Astral Beast Wave 7! the video of zhao tian killing the astral beasts and the video of the chinese president wang hui revealing about the cultivator stuff and the astral beast, quickly became a global sensation across the world. every channel, news, famous people, and influencer began to talk about it and within 2 hours, this was the thing the whole world was talking about. there are many people curious about cultivators, scared of cultivators, while some even began to create a cult for them. the modern-day cultivators of various factions also took the opportunity to be popular and began to post clips showing off their powers. almost 80 percent of the earth''s population came to know about the existence of cultivators. following the chinese president, the presidents of various nations began to talk about the cultivations and some factions that are related to them. "yo, is there any way we can become cultivators too?" "who knows?" "maybe it has something to do with... this astral energy they were talking about." "i heard that we need to be born with some elemental affinity and some shit." "eh? didn''t the indian president anurag mukherjee say that... it has something to do with the meridians of a human." "meridians? as if in the chinese... medicine thingy? pressure points?" "don''t know... something like that." "heh, this is getting so interesting." "i want to see the powers of many other cultivators." "the korean president talked about the power level of the cultivators from the mystic astral stage to the monarch astral stage was it?" "yes, i have the pdf of those power levels." "yo, wait... one of the cultivators in japan, yui sato of celestial dawn society is live streaming on ycube, killing the astral spirit beasts." "he is in the emperor astral stage." "then just below... monarch astral stage?" "share the link..." "quick..." "ycube handle?" "just search yui sato cultivator." ... yui sato who was slaying the astral beasts with his katana, turned his head and glanced at ren ito who was recording his fight, telecasting it live. "how many people?" ren ito smiled and said "master, it has already crossed 350k live watchers in just 20 minutes... it''s 355 now. what the hell?" yui sato smirked in his mind upon hearing this ''haha, now i don''t have to keep it a secret anymore... i will get so popular with this.'' ''and what''s more from ycube, i can even earn money by just live streaming like this.'' ''i will be a millionaire soon, haha...'' "wait... aaahh they are getting... killed." "t-this... why do these beasts seem so angry and ferocious?" the whole world came to know of the looming crisis they are facing right now. not all cultivators are strong like zhao tian, the first cultivator, and these astral beasts are actually terrifying. the dread reality began to sink into people''s minds and they were actually scared of the future. "where is zhao tian?" "ask him to kill the beasts...." "he must be in the monarch astral stage.. he could kill them very easily." "i also saw a video of a monarch astral stage cultivator killing the astral beasts easily... but this zhao tian seems even more powerful than them." "yeah, zhao tian easily killed these beasts, while the others were quite struggling with these beasts." "bring zhao tian!!!" "bring zhao tian!!!" "it must be these girls who are crazy over that good-looking guy, making him so popular." "do you hear another thing?" "what?" "cultivators normally can''t have more than one elemental attribute...." "eh, but i saw zhao tian using fire and ice... then, that?" "he is so talented and skilled... duh." "oh ma gawddddddd!!!" ... "wha-" looking at the online protests, wang hui was dumbfounded "bring zhao tian?" the ombudsman who was beside him chuckled "see? that brat really did it." "hui, you also talk to the news reporter like he is the strongest cultivator in existence if you want to save your country. because he is the only one who can actually kill all those astral beasts." "i would have placed my bets on lycan syndicate too... but since they are destroyed by someone... it can''t be helped." "the whole world can only rely on zhao tian and zhenzhu." wang hui blinked his eyes "you seem to know a lot about him, ombudsman." the ombudsman smiled wryly "to be honest, he beat me when he was a whole stage below me..." "wha- ombudsman, he beat you?" -_- the pilot who was in the front spoke "president, ombudsman... soon we will reach our destination." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 380: Astral beast Wave 8! *swoosh* zhao tian was dashing through the air, the fading light of the evening sun painting him in a warm orange glow as dusk began to settle in. a slight frown etched his face as he used his astral sense to detect if there was anyone near him ''huh? why do i feel like someone is staring at me?'' qian shi was flying just inches above him, her eyes softening in lust as she rubbed the drool from her lips with the back of her palm. "wahahahwahwha, tian, tian...." "you are just an arm away from me... i want to hug you so damn much... but it is not yet time for you to meet me." a gentle smile curled on her lips "even now, i came to see you against destiny.. haah..." "but i shall wait... wait for you to fall in love with me." "my honoured one." but at this time, an idea popped into her mind and she smirked "ah... i know how i can hug you, my darling..." ... at this time, everyone heard that a summit of all the world leaders of the powerful nations was also going to happen in germany. along with them, there will also be members from various cultivation factions around the world who are allied with the world government. many news media and people in germany also rushed to the spot to get even more pictures of these cultivators. people and news reporters were flooding the place and they were all kept at bay by the military and police. one after another, the presidents of various countries came there for the summit. some people were confused looking at the presidents "why are they wasting time by coming all the way here and even calling the leaders of cultivators." "yeah, they should have done all of this online... so by the meantime, the cultivators would do their work." "idiots, this is a major world issue and the whole planet is panicking... but you are here just complaining." "things like this should not be talked about over the phone. they should talk face to face and think of future measures." "yeah, whatever..." "do you think zhao tian would have been invited to this summit?" "surely..." at this time, a car pulled up there and hang wui and the ombudsman came out of the car. seeing hang wui, the reporters rushed to him to ask questions. zhao tian gave a faint nod and followed the cops to enter the building. "mr.zhao tian." "mr.zhao tian!" walking through the grand corridor, zhao tian let out a faint sigh ''being popular is tough. i also kind of like this though...'' since his school days, he never thought of hiding his inhuman physical strength or his good looks. he was born with them, so why does he need to hide them and act low-key? he will proudly show them off. ... there are numerous desks in the enormous hall and many important figures on this planet are sitting there. the cultivators of various factions belonging to different countries were also there for this emergency meeting. *murmur* many of them are murmuring with each other and talking about the future of the world. *tap* *tap* at this time, hearing faint footsteps among the noises, everyone went silent as they knew there was only one person left to come. the ombudsman smiled dryly ''he is the main guy and coming to the meeting this late.. haha...'' ''he is here.'' the cultivators also felt his cultivation pressure and shrieked in their seats. walking inside the room, zhao tian took a good glance at all the people sitting there. ''what the fuck is this aura?'' the cultivators and the presidents of various nations trembled in dread, looking at zhao tian who was casually strolling to the center of the room. zhao tian is intentionally leaking a bit of his aura to intimidate them. amidst the silent, ombudsman raised his voice "your highness, you can come and sit beside me." with a faint nod, zhao tian went near him and sat beside the ombudsman. the ombudsman and wang hui stood up from their seats, bowing their heads "it is nice to meet you again." zhao tian nodded his head and at this time, he felt an intense gaze on him. hm? zhao tian turned his head and looked at the man sitting opposite to him ''brenden smith, right?'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 381: Astral Beast Wave 9! in the round table conference, a man who was seated at the center glanced at zhao tian at the corner of his eyes. joshua brown, who is the secretary general of the uno muttered under his lips ''so he is zhao tian.'' zhao tian could feel everyone''s gaze on him and sighed in his heart. joshua brown stood up and coughed slightly "now that everyone is here, let''s start..." "you must be all aware of the dire situation we are in right now." *flick* as he said, a hologram image was displayed on the whiteboard behind them, showing the world map. "as you can see, the places marked in red are the astral beast contaminated area and it''s constantly spreading." wang hui gritted his teeth, seeing that most of the red is in the china region. "china, mongolia, russia, korea and japan. it''s a surprise that most of them can swim through the whole ocean and reach japan quickly." and then a video played on the screen showing how the astral beasts are fighting with the cultivators. "just an hour ago, one of the media helicopters was blown away by some flying astral beasts." "so with this, we can confirm there are also flying astral beasts." "the danger is spreading and the cultivators are also trying their best to stop them." "but still..." then the video of the astral beasts absolutely demolishing the cultivators appeared. the leader of the celestial dawn society faction, riku takahashi, stood up and said "those astral beasts don''t seem normal at all." "they are so ferocious and are very angry. they are on a rampage... and causing havoc like mindless beasts." "normal astral beasts are not like this." joshua brown frowned upon hearing this and turned his gaze to zhao tian who was sitting there silently. "mr.zhao tian, what do you think about this?" zhao tian gave a faint nod and uttered "yeah, they don''t seem normal." the wall was shattered into pieces and all the presidents stood up from their seats in dread. joshua brown shook his head helplessly and glanced at brenden smith who was already unconscious on the floor. he turned around and eyed his assistant. the man in black quickly came and took brenden smith. the ombudsman of america shrugged away the debris and stood up, glaring at zhao tian, who was casually sitting in his seat. "you shouldn''t fight here." hearing joshua brown''s words, the ombudsman shot a cold glance at zhao tian before leaving the room following the assistant. joshua brown then turned to look at everyone and said, "because of health concerns, mr.smith won''t be continuing the meeting with us." health concerns? everyone looked at zhao tian and again sat on their seats because brenden smith was not an important matter right now. joshua brown nodded his head "so, let ou continue our discussions." "why don''t we just nuke the place where the astral beasts are right now?" "do you know how many people would die in that nuclear explosion?" "if we want to save all of humanity, we have to sacrifice some people for greater good." "and why does it have to be my country?" "no, the nuclear bombs will have a long lasting effect, even affecting the future generations and the places would be a barren land." the discussions continued as everyone kept debating if there was any other instant measure to kill all the beasts. after a while, zhao tian stood up from his seat and prepared to leave. seeing him standing, everyone went silent, and joshua brown asked in concern, "mr.zhao tian, what happened?" zhao tian turned to look at everyone and replied, "you are all just wasting time by debating like this. in the meantime, i could have killed some astral beasts." "i am leaving..." -_- ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 382: Astral Beast Wave 10! *swish* zhao tian, who was dashing through the air frowned slightly and disappeared into the artifact. as he appeared inside the artifact, he glanced at the women who were sitting on the couches waiting for him. with a soft smile, he looked at everyone and asked, "is everyone ready?" the women enthusiastically nodded their heads "yes.." ning xue stood up and hugged zhao tian "i am already in that place." "good..." *swoosh* zhao tian and ning xue disappeared from there and reappeared in the night sky. zhao tian glanced down at the hoards of beasts rampaging through the abandoned city, their forms shining under the dim moonlight. ning xue had already come here when zhao tian went to germany so she can instantly teleport zhao tian from germany to china. ning xue placed a tender kiss on zhao tian''s cheek and said, "i will go and bring the others." "en." a little later, all the women appeared in the sky looking down at the ocean of astral beasts.no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao suyin was amused "ooh, so these are astral beasts heh." zahra ashante was pumped up and stretched her muscles "it''s gonna be a feast." she then turned to look at yu hua and asked playfully "how about this hua? the one with the most kills wins." upon hearing this, yu hua smirked and a long golden sword materialized in her hand "bet." zahra ashante showed an equal grin and a pair of sharp green daggers appeared in her hands. zhao ying chuckled seeing them "see, how they are showing off the weapons tian''er gave to them from the warehouse." ling huang, ling xin, ling meiying, ling chen, hun xiang and chi miya were also there. among his women, they are the ones who are in the monarch astral stage and have some experience fighting in the black pagoda. zhao tian smiled faintly "you can attack freely, they should be easy for you... don''t get hurt." "yes, tian''er... wohoo..." "haha..." "time to use my powaa!!" all of them quickly hurled towards the swarm of astral beasts to flex their powers in front of zhao tian. zhao tian chuckled in his heart and formed a big ice rectangle that was floating in the air. he used his light energy to heal her injuries and her complexion gradually improved. only then did zhao tian take a good look at the black-haired woman and her beautiful face. soon, the lady''s eyes fluttered open and she glanced at zhao tian''s handsome face. mesmerized by his looks, she mumbled in a daze "ahhh, am i in heaven? i... such a beautiful man." huh? zhao tian was dumbfounded and couldn''t help but chuckle "lady, you are still on earth." h-huh? the woman''s eyes trembled in shock and she raised her hand, cupping his cheeks "t-then you saved me?" tears streamed down her cheeks and she hurriedly wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him "thank you so muchhhhh wahh." "uh..." sighing in his heart, zhao tian hugged her back and a wide smile appeared on qian shi''s lips as she hugged him so tightly. she softly caressed her face on his neck, inhaling his scent ''so... this is how you smell, my darling, you smell so nice... haaaaa.'' she took a deep breath, relishing the scent and warmth of his body. ''this is how your skin feels like...'' her eyes squinted and without him noticing, she sliced some bit of his hair and stored it in her space ring. "thank you so much, mister...." she cried, rubbing her body onto his and zhao tian patted her head, comforting her. a little later, she retracted from the hug and looked down at her boobs, which were exposed. "ahhhhh." she hurriedly closed them with her hands and zhao tian took a pair of shirt and pant from his storage ring. "here, you can wear this." zhao tian turned around and qian shi looked at the clothes with stars in her eyes ''my darling''s clothes, mwahhhugueebededen@in@d'' ''my plan worked... hehe.'' after wearing those clothes, she smiled happily and zhao tian turned to face her "shall we leave?" "en." ... *swooooosshhh* at this time, the night sky split into two as if the space fabric itself were torn by some unimaginable force. the fractures started to expand along the sky like forming a long line, creating a massive rift in the sky that eventually tore apart. a single golden eyes peeked out from the rift in space looking down at the earth filled with astral beasts. (a/n: here is a small picture of how will it look) --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 383: Astral Beast Wave 11! zhao tian turned his head and the woman began to wear the shirt and pants she gave him. qian shi had a wide grin on her face as she happily wore zhao tian''s clothes ''muhehehehehe, not only did i get to hug him, i also got his hair... and more than that, i got his clothes.'' ''my plan is success. i will cherish this forever.'' she took a good sniff of the clothes and nodded her head in happiness ''umu, umu.'' after wearing the clothes, she turned her head and smiled "how do i look?" zhao tian was quite surprised: ''she is so energetic for a woman who was at death''s door a few minutes ago.'' with a nod, he spoke "you look good. so, shall we leave?" qian shi nodded her head, a happy smile plastered on her face. zhao tian walked close to her and gently grabbed her body, taking her in his arms. ''muewihdiuhdhuduh@do@eobbdb x xb xh wxbn xu!@hx'' a wave of happiness washed over qian shi''s heart and she felt her mind flying to the heavens. ''haah, a princess carry scene.'' she delicately entwined her arms around his neck and looked at his face "we can go..." *woosh* zhao tian dashed into the air and qian shi''s black hair fluttered in the gentle breeze. looking at her, zhao tian asked "you don''t seem surprised that i can fly... and you were not shocked even when i healed you." qian shi nodded her head "i... actually overslept in my cabinet during the emergency alert. i think everyone rushed in panic and went ahead of me, leaving me alone." "the time i woke up, i didn''t see anyone but i heard some weird screams." "when i looked out of the window, all i saw were these weird beasts roaming on the roads." "i quickly took my mobile phone and called for help from the police." "but the police said that the situation is really dire and they can''t really help me who is in the middle of these beasts." "and when i looked at the news, i saw about these cultivators and these astral beasts." "some beasts broke into the building and tried to kill me." "but i somehow survived these beasts and ran to the roof, thinking no beast would come there." "i was hoping someone would come and save me and that''s when i saw your video of killing the beasts." "670." yu hua muttered under her breath as her sword cleaved through the head of an astral beast. *sleesh* *sleesh* she turned her head and looked at zahra ashante who was slaying the astral beasts "bitch, how much..." zahra ashante showed a smirk and replied "675." -_- yu hua''s lips twitched in frustration and her gaze narrowed "no playing time anymore, i guess..." a sharp white energy seeped out of her body and zahra ashanted felt her spine tingle. "ah, she released that damn monster... this bitch is scary sometimes.'' *swoosh* zahra ashante dashed into the air to kill the next astral beast with her daggers but her instincts screamed and stopped mid-air. *sleesh* *dooommmm* a gigantic white slash fell before her, instantly destroying all of the astral beasts in front of her. "what the-" zahra ashante was dumbfounded, looking at the long, deep cleave splitting the ground into two, and turned her eyes to yu hua. yu hua had a smug smile on her face and said sarcastically "you count how many beasts were that." zahra ashante''s nerves popped up in anger and she screamed as green energy began to whirl around her. "see this whore!" ... zhao tian landed on the ice block and ning yueli hugged him "brother tian..." zhao tian let out a chuckle and patted her head "hm... seems like everyone is fighting well." "yes, bro-" huh? zhao tian squinted his eyes, looking at ning yueli''s face as she suddenly stopped. "yueli?" confusion clouding his thoughts, he looked at the other women who were standing on the ice block and was taken aback. they are all standing still without moving their bodies like statues. what the fuck is happening? he turned around and saw that even the astral beasts were frozen like statues and he realized. "time... stopped?" --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 384: Astral Beast Wave 12! "time... stopped?" zhao tian''s blue eyes wavered and he hastily looked around, his mind swirling with various thoughts. what the hell is happening? why has time stopped? am i imagining things? as he tried to enter the artifact... he couldn''t. his eyes narrowed and he quickly dashed through the air into the time-stopped world. everything is frozen in motion, nothing is moving. the astral beasts and even the burning building... the fire is frozen in time. *swoosh* he quickly hurled towards his women, who were fighting the astral beasts, and saw that they were also still in time. their attacks are also motionless in space. zhao tian''s head boiled in confusion and he was totally perplexed by the whole situation. "calm.. down..." he took a deep breath to calm down his racing heart and walked towards zhao ying who was standing with the light sword in her hand. "ying''er..." he touched her cheek in hopes that she might wake up. "ying''er..." he shook her body gently but there was no reaction from her, leaving him even more confused. "am i in some illusion? but i didn''t sense any attack from anyone... nor did i sense any malicious presence around me at that time." "maybe... it is like that time? when i was with my real mother, i was in some white place. something like that?" as he was thinking, suddenly a blind light flashed on his face. *feen* he hurriedly shielded his face with his hand from the light and slowly opened his eyes, his eyebrows squinting because of the blinding light. as he opened his eyes, he took a good look and saw that the whole sky is glowing with rich golden energy. huh? what kind of energy is this? he felt the space around him tremble and *treek* he heard faint noises echoing in the air. as he turned his head, he saw the space fabric was getting torn by some pressure, and cracks appeared in the space. it began to crack like glass and the web of cracks continued to develop and shatter into pieces. but in the next instant, the shattered space fabric is quickly restored to its old state. "on a large scale... which is even making my brain ache. but... why the space is warping?" when he uses teleportation, the space warps for a second, allowing him to easily travel to his artifact. his body has gotten used to this space warp after all these days of using teleportation. but his mind couldn''t comprehend this high level of space warp. however, suddenly his blue eyes glowed faintly, and in frustration, he punched at the air. *thrash* but his punch cracked the space as it shattered like a glass and in the next instant, it was restored. closing his eyes, he extended his hand and instinctively grabbed into the air. his fingers clutched the space tightly and the space began to crack again because of his force. he blinked his eyes as he gained some clarity and he felt the blank space around him. ''this is somewhat strange... this is....'' ... meanwhile, inside zhao tian- an angelic voice was heard "is that the presence of eye of the heaven?" "y-yes, i am also sensing it." "huh? what is that doing in a middle star?" "maybe that one-in-a-million phenomenon is occurring?" "ascension of a middle star?" "that must be it." "do you think, it came searching for... lord vester?" "no, the eye of the heaven can''t detect vester''s presence because of his physique..." "yeah... then it is here for the ascension..." "yeah, should be..." "i hope he is okay." ------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! consider checking out my second novel! Chapter 385: Astral beast Wave 13! zhao tian''s body trembled and his stomach churned up because of this weird space warp that he almost threw up. he raised his gaze and looked at the golden eye peering down at the earth but it seemed like it was not noticing him. his fingers gripped the space tightly and various thoughts ran through his mind "what the hell is this eye..." the only conclusion he can think of is, "the rare phenomenon zhilian was talking about... but what is actually happening?" he gritted his teeth, feeling the space distortion around him, and closed his eyes. ''i don''t know what the actual fuck is happening... but this is a good opportunity for me...'' ''feel it.. feel the energy...'' his white eyelashes trembled as his fingers dug deeper into the space fabric, tearing it down as shards of broken space fabric splattered in the air. but in the next instant, the broken fabrics are quickly restored but they continue to break under zhao tian''s strength force. qian shi who was sitting on the throne, trembled. "this must be straining for my darling..." she looked down and was shocked to see his fingers tearing down the space itself to shreds "h-he... huh?" "not only is he stable in this situation... he is even comprehending this space energy?" her eyes crescented with affection as a smile stretched across her lips "that''s my darling..." zhao tian''s body wavered and at this time, he suddenly felt the space distortion had stopped. huh? he opened his eyes and looked up at the enormous eye in the sky as the golden sky began to dim. "it stopped." he mumbled under his lips and noticed that the space rift was slowly getting back to normal. the golden eye began to close and quickly, the rift also disappeared. *swoosh* the golden sky lost its color and turned back to normal night sky. zhao tian was even more confused "what happened just now?" he uttered looking at the sky filled with brightening stars and a single moon.no?v(el)b\\jnn "the stars look a lot brighter than usual." looking at her zhao ying giggled "it seems like sister xue is in full spirit." squinting his eyebrows, zhao tian called her "xue''er, come here." hm? ning xue turned her head and looked at zhao tian. with a smile, she quickly flew towards him. "tian, did you see that?" zhao tian nodded his head with a chukle "yeah, i did." she hugged him and zhao tian patted her head as he looked at the surroundings. "xue''er... look after everyone for a while." among the women here, ning xue is the strongest. even though the astral beasts here are all low level, something might happen so he is appointing ning xue to watch over them. ning xue tilted her head "eh? where are you going, tian? did some country''s president call you again?" zhao tian shook his head "no, i am going to meet shenyi. so look after them." ning xue nodded her head with a smug "of course, as the strongest sister, i will take care of them." with a nod, *swish* zhao tian disappeared from there. zhao ying''s lips twitched "strongest sister? that title is temporary for you. soon, we will also have sex with zhao tian and climb up the cultivation." ning xue showed her tongue and replied "that is for the future, but for now... i am the strongest." "then, in that case, sister shenyi is the strongest." ning xue shook her head "nuh uh, shenyi is yet to have sex with tian, so she is not his real woman. hehe... i am still the strongest." zhao ying gripped the light sword in her hand and her eyebrow twitched "well, i shall accept for now. hmph!" ning xue nodded her head "en, now go and kill the beasts. i will oversee you." qian shi who was in the air giggled to herself looking at ning xue and zhao ying "my sisters are all cute when they bicker like this." "but you all have to know, among his woman i am the strongest and the most beautiful, hehe..." "i, qian shi, the goddess of heavens is..." --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 386: Chat with Shenyi! *swoosh* zhao tian appeared in the main hall of the mansion and sensed that xia shenyi was in her room. he hurriedly climbed the stairs and walked to her room. "shenyi..." he pushed the door open and saw xia shenyi sleeping in her room, with the quilt covering her body. seeing her sleeping, zhao tian let out a sigh and he didn''t want to disturb her sleep. he walked to the bed and sat on the edge as he again remembered the things that had happened just now. as he was contemplating, zhao tian felt some delicate fingers caressing his back, and he turned his head to look at xia shenyi who just got up. xia shenyi let out a yawn and sat on the bed, her hair was all messed up. "good morning, tian..." she uttered stretching her arms. zhao tian smiled warmly "good morning, shenyi..." xia shenyi caressed the hair from her face and looked at zhao tian "what are you doing here, tian?"no?v(el)b\\jnn "*yawn* didn''t you say that you are bringing everyone to kill the astral beasts for some combat experience?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, but something happened, so i came to ask you, shenyi..." xia shenyi nodded her head and moved her ass, sitting beside him on the bed "what happened?" zhao tian began to explain "while i was speaking with yueli, suddenly the time stopped and everything came to a sudden halt." xia shenyi who was half asleep, scratched her head in confusion "the time stopped?" "yeah, the time itself stopped and the space began to break around me... the whole sky turned to golden and a large golden eye appeared in the sky." xia shenyi shook her head to gain some clarity and asked "so the time stopped and a large golden eye appeared in the sky." "what are you telling, tian? or am i just high and hearing things wrong?" zhao tian frowned as to how he could explain it better to her and an idea struck his mind. "shenyi..." the room around them suddenly turned dark and shenyi narrowed her eyes "you cast an illusion?" "a rare phenomenon..." as xia shenyi muttered, she gasped in realization. "t-tian, it''s that..." she said, her voice trembling. "it''s what?" zhao tian asked in confusion. "ascension." "a star''s ascension." xia shenyi realized the gravity of the situation and was shocked to the core "h-huh... but how... huh...." zhao tian frowned looking at her face and asked "shenyi explain it to me." xia shenyi took a deep breath and spoke "tian, when a middle star, which is close to the circle of the high star... abruptly gets filled with astral energy, there is a slight chance for it to ascend." "so... i think, when the barriers broke, the astral energy that was concentrated within the zhenzhu for a long number of years was poured into the whole planet, which triggered the ascension." "most of the people in the high stars know about this rare phenomenon, as it is said in the records that something like this has happened a couple of times in history." zhao tian narrowed his eyes and asked "then... our planet is now in the circle of the high stars?" xia shenyi nodded her head and again glanced at the golden eye on the illusion "the space distortion you felt must be because your star was pulled from the middle star circle and placed in the circle of high stars." *tap* *tap* at this time, he heard hurried footsteps and shi yixian rushed to the doorstep "my liege..." shi yixian was startled to see the illusion filling the room "my liege...." zhao tian smiled seeing her "yixian, come here..." shi yixin entered and sat beside zhao tian on the bed "my liege, this eye... huh, it seems familiar." zhao tian was pleasantly surprised and asked "yixiain, you know about this?" shi yixian''s gaze trembled as vivid memories of a thousand years ago resurfaced in her mind. "a woman''s eyes... smiliar eye... her name is qian... something." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 387: Chat with Yixian and Shenyi! sitting next to zhao tian on the bed, shi yixian narrowed her eyes, as she stared at the massive golden eye depicted in the illusion before them. "my liege, this eye... huh, it seems familiar." zhao tian was pleasantly surprised and turned to look at her "yixiain, do you know about this?" shi yixian''s gaze trembled as vivid memories of a thousand years ago resurfaced in her mind. her gaze squinted as she tried to remember "was it like four or five thousand years ago?" hearing her words, zhao tian was dumbfounded ''how long do these people live actually?'' shi yixian again glimpsed at the eye and nodded to herself "yeah... in that competition, that happens once every thousand years." hm? zhao tian turned to look at xia shenyi "is that the competition freya and you joined two thousand years ago?" xia shenyi gave a nod "en. the competition that is held in the astral realm every thousand years." (a/n: revise chapter 227 if you have forgotten abt it.) zhao tian then glanced at shi yixian and asked "and you saw this eye there, yixian?" with a shake of her head, shi yixian replied "no, my liege... i didn''t see a big eye like this, but i saw a woman..." "i don''t know why but seeing this eye reminds me of her golden eyes. even her name... it starts with qian or something..." zhao tian''s gaze narrowed looking at shi yixian ''it reminds her of a woman?'' zhao tian got curious and asked "yixian, what do you know about this woman?" shi yixian nodded her head as she recalled her memories "she is the supreme leader of the... uh.. i forgot what it is... but she is one of the influential figures in the astral realm." "she came to the competition as a guest. no one knows much about her..." "zhenzhu won''t be the strongest faction on this star and other cultivators in the high stars will surely invade here, so zhenzhu''s power will crumble." "ask xue to be careful." zhao tian nodded his head upon hearing this and xia shenyi continued, "if the apex six high stars get interested in your star, then your star will be in safe hands." "the apex six high stars?" xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah, the apex six high stars. among the high stars, they are the most powerful ones." "ebon luohe star, qinghua veil, jade eclipse star, elven star, stygian halo and longqing ridge" zhao tian was quite surprised upon hearing the names, as he felt three of the stars didn''t feel like typical chinese cultivation stars. xia shenyi added "by the way, i am from the jade eclipse star and if they find you, they will claim your star as their property but treat you well and protect you from threats." "to be honest, that is the best because your star is within the high star circle now... where most cultivators are in the empyreal realm." "the star is too weak, so they can only shelter under a strong star..." zhao tian nodded his head upon hearing this and shi yixian added "i am sure the apex high stars will be interested in your star because it has been ascended to high star which is really rare." with doubts in his mind, zhao tian asked "i am still a bit confused as to what extent did this eye teleport the star?" "i saw the moon, so it teleported the sun, moon, and all the planets in the solar system?" xia shenyi nodded her head "that must be the case, since your star cannot survive without the moon, and sun it must have pulled the entire solar system." "...and place them in the flow of another galaxy within the high star circle." "interesting..." zhao tian muttered under his lips. ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 388: Astral Beast Wave 14 "huh? you could comprehend the space energy even better now?" zhao tian nodded his head "with this physique, i can easily learn things and adapt. so while i was having that spacial distortion, i tried to grasp the core of this space energy...." "i already had some knowledge of it because of the constant teleportation and i often use my movement technique- space ripple steps." "even though i couldn''t fully grasp the energy, i can do this...." as he extended his hand, his finger touched the space and the space began to bend a little as he applied pressure on his fingers. shi yixian and xia shenyi were startled to see this "tian, you are bending the space...." they looked at the space bending intriguingly and saw zhao tian''s hand trembling as the space also began to crack a little. *crack* like a spider web, cracks began to develop on the fabric of the space and not being able to push it any further, zhao tian retracted his hand *swish* in the next instant, the cracks began to mend themselves and restored like new. xia shenyi narrowed her eyes upon seeing this and muttered "that will be really useful." zhao tian nodded his head "i can teleport anywhere within one kilometer." "and once i apply this space energy to create a rune, i can do long-distance teleportations." "that''s amazing..." xia shenyi muttered under her lips and zhao tian pinched her cheek with a chuckle. "i am still learning about this space energy, and if i learned to control this space energy proficiently... maybe i can even create black holes or something like that." xia shenyi and shi yixian were taken aback as they knew the intensity of a black hole. smiling, zhao tian wrapped his arm around shi yixian and pulled her closer "well, that is for the future...." shi yixian smiled gently and rested her head on his shoulder "my liege..." zhao tian''s eyes grew tender because shi yixian had been smiling a lot lately rather than her emotionless self. ... ning xue who was floating in the air smiled faintly, looking down at her sisters, who were effortlessly killing the astral beasts. hm? however, at this time, her eyebrows frowned and she looked around at the surroundings "what is this? the astral energy in the air has increased?" joshua brown raised his voice "mr. smith, calm down..." as he didn''t want to anger zhao tian. at this time, one of the cultivators who was in monarch astral stage stood up and said "maybe what mr. tian is saying is actually true..." brenden smith turned his head and roared, "are you in cahoots with him? huh?" the cultivator shook his head "no, from yesterday.. the astral energy in the atmosphere has been increasing." "so i think what mr.tian saying is correct, our star entered this high star circle where planets get dense astral energy." hearing this, the other cultivators also began to voice their thoughts shocking the people in the room. "then... we are going to get invaded?" *tap* *tap* at this time, someone hurriedly came to the room, and the door was swung open. some group of people entered the room wearing white lab coats and the people inside were hella confused seeing the scientist-looking guys "who let you in?" the man leading hurriedly walked in "i am rick from the international space organization. hearing all the presidents are here, we rushed to germany to tell this information in person." joshua brown was taken aback "from iso? what are you doing here?" rick alucard looked at the people and said "our earth- no, our whole solar system and our galaxy has been changed." "we are no longer in the milky way galaxy." "huhh?!" everyone in the room was dumbfounded and stood up from their seats looking at the group of scientists. "no longer in the milky way galaxy?" "then, we are really...." joshua brown turned to zhao tian and saw the faint smile playing on his lips. ''so what he saying is..'' ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 389: Astral Beast Wave 15! brenden smith rose from his chair, a bewildered expression on his face as he gazed at the assembled group of scientists "huh? what do you mean we are no longer in our milky way galaxy?" rick alucard glanced over at brenden smith and elaborated, "it means our planet- no, our solar system is not in the milky way galaxy "we can''t see our neighborhood galaxies like canis major dwarf galaxy, andromeda galaxy, and sagittarius dwarf elliptical galaxy anymore." "and the constellation stars around us have changed so drastically that we can''t recognize any star around us in the sky." joshua brown was shocked to the core and asked "t-then what about the space station and satellites?" rick alucard nodded his head "mr. brown, they are safe. we have somehow been teleported to an entire different galaxy along with our solar system." "scientists are theorizing that the phenomenon must be the work of some advanced extraterrestrial beings possessing sophisticated space warp technology." "we are still researching them... we have also lost connection with some of our satellites too." "such confidential information couldn''t be shared via phones or computers. so me and my team came there directly." joshu brown clutched his forehead in pain, struggling how he was going to explain this to the public. the revelation about the cultivators and astral beasts is already causing a huge uproar throughout the world and now this shit too. as the huge shock sank in, everyone in the room took a deep breath to calm their hearts and think further about the situation. by this time, they all understood that what zhao tian said was not a lie and that their planet had really entered the high star circle. *click* hearing a notification sound, zhao tian took his mobile from the pockets and saw it was some message from zhao ying. as he clicked on the message, he couldn''t help but chuckle because zhao ying had sent a photo of the huge hole she created in the ground with her attack. after replying to her message, he put the phone in his pocket again. the world leaders'' minds were in turmoil and they contemplated the implications of this newfound information. the world they thought they knew had suddenly expanded, and they were faced with an uncertain future. letting out a deep sigh, joshua brown turned his head to zhao tian "mr. tian, is there no way out of this?" zhao tian shrugged casually "do you think you can take our solar system back to the milky way galaxy?" -_- eh? joshua brown was dumbfounded upon hearing this. "before that...." zhao tian smiled faintly and gently clapsed her waist as he pulled her closer, causing her to fall on his chest. "m-master..." fei ziyu was taken aback by the sudden tug from her master and instinctively rested her hands on his shoulders in response. with a tender touch, zhao tian lifted fei ziyu''s chin and leaned in to softly kiss her lips as fei ziyu inadvertently closed her eyes for the kiss. *smooch* he sucked her delicate lips, tasting her velvety skin and fei ziyu reciprocated with the same passion. a few moments passed before they broke the kiss, and a gentle smile graced fei ziyu''s face, radiating warmth and happiness. as zhao tian gazed at her radiant smile, his eyes filled with tender affection and he gently lifted his hand to stroke her velvety cheek with his fingertips. hm? fei ziyu looked at the tenderness in his eyes and happiness flooded her heart as she hugged him, her hands wrapping around his neck "master..." chuckling, zhao tian leaned forward and placed a kiss on her forehead, filled with affection. h-huh? fei ziyu was taken aback and her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.. even though he has kissed her so many times in the past, this is the first time he kissed her on the forehead, and she can feel his affection from the simple kiss. looking at her blushing face, zhao tian sighed in his heart and patted her head. *tap* at this time, xia shenyi came there with an artifact in her hand "tian." hm? zhao tian turned to look at xia shenyi and arched an eyebrow looking at the artifact. it is like a floating beacon with intricate silver-blue metallic designs. it has sharp, curved edges and pointed tips. the central part is bulbous, adorned with swirling patterns and bands, resembling the body of a lantern. (a/n: pic here, btw) "shenyi... what is that for?" xia shenyi nodded her head as she spoke "i remember seeing this arifact in the warehouse, so i took it. it actually detects enemies on a large scale." "so i just thought, if you placed this outside, you would be alerted if the cultivators from high star invaded here." zhao tian was amused "oh, that''s great..." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 390: A new kind of beast! *sleesh* with a contented smile, ning xue watched as the women skillfully dispatched the beasts with ease, impressed by their effortless grace and precision in battle. "this will also be good training for them and they can defend themselves if they encounter any danger in the future." as she was watching over them, a sudden presence caught her senses, and her eyebrow arched in amusement. "something powerful." she turned her gaze in a direction and glanced at the top of the broken building "hm?" *gasp* her breath caught in her throat in dread, feeling a powerful gaze glaring deep at her soul and her body trembled in fear. "i-i can''t move my body?" her gaze narrowed and a golden glint passed through her eyes "damn this..." *swoosh* as astral energy bursts out of her body, she can again feel her limbs and clench her fist. huh? what was that i felt just now? i was paralyzed? she raised her head to look at the building and saw a pair of pink eyes glancing down at her. *swish* ning xue dashed through the air, inching close to check about the astral beast "is this the powerful beast controlling all other astral beasts?" *sleesh* *sleesh* but suddenly out of nowhere, a series of pink slashes hurled towards her and sensing this, ning xue quickly dodged them mid air. her eyesbrow squinted in thought "i can''t sense the beast''s presence..." this left her confused because she is at the pinnacle of the transient realm and is more powerful than the astral beasts in this middle star. a wild guess appeared in her mind ''maybe... someone from the high stars has already invaded this planet?'' *swoosh* hearing the sound of something slicing through the air, she quickly turned her head and glanced at the image hurling toward her, leaving a pink trail. huh? a woman? ning xue''s eyes wavered in shock, looking at the beautiful mature woman with long pink hair and pink eyes, with a hynotizing smile dancing on her lips. *swish* with a pink blur, yao lian appeared in front of ning xue and waved her hand, her claws outstretched. five pink slashes condensed from her claws and burst towards ning xue, cleaving through the air. *swish* leaving a blur, yao lian appeared in front of ning xue and pink energy condensed in her palm as she thrust her palm at ning xue aiming to strike her with a powerful surge of energy. ning xue hurriedly crossed her arms to parry her strike, but the next attack caused her eyes to shrink in shock. yao lian''s hand passed right through her hands and the fox woman''s whole body passed through her as if she were a ghost. huh? ning xue hurriedly turned her head to look at yao lian and before she could react, yao lian thrust her palm at ning xue''s back. *feeen* a pink blast erupted from her palm and ning xue was blasted away, her body hurtling through the air, contorting and twisting as she was propelled away from the force of the blast. "urghhh!" ning xue let out a frustrated groan as she clenched her teeth, quickly adjusting her body to maintain her balance in the air. she glanced down at herself, noticing wisps of hot steam rising from her body. "ahh... my muscles are still tingling from that attack. so she can pass through objects, it seems..." *flick* in the next instant, yao lian reappeared in front of ning xue and seeing this, ning xue''s gaze narrowed ''and this speed as if she is teleporting...'' yao lian slashed her claws at her but ning xue narrowly dodged her slash and saw the playful smile on yao lian''s lips. ''hell fire chains...'' *clankkk* chains forged of pure gold and ablaze with golden flames materialized out of thin air, forming a tight ring around yao lian, trapping her within their fiery grasp from every angle. *clank* *clank* the blazing chains swiftly entrapped yao lian as they wrapped around his arm and legs restraining him from moving. a smile stretched across ning xue''s lips and yao lian''s ears shivered, sensing an incoming attack. *sleesh* a pair of sharp blades slashed through the air but the two blades passed through yao lian''s body and at the same time, the hell fire chains also loosened around her. "what? what did this bitch do?" zahra ashante screamed because her dagger passed right through yao lian''s body. yu hua''s eyes narrowed and she muttered "my blade went through her body...?" huh? but ning xue was confused seeing that her hell fire chains ability is still there active and she understood this fox woman''s trick. yao lian glanced at the two new women who just appeared and squinted her eyes. --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! my mouse is fucked up and i am writing in mobile, so inconsistent chaps... forgive me. Chapter 391: A new kind of beast 2! yao lian''s eyes gazed over at zahra ashante and yu hua as she muttered, "mere 9th level of monarch astral stage..." yu hua''s gaze narrowed and she glanced at ning xue who was floating beside her "sister xue, just now... our blades." a frown etched ning xue''s face and she conjured golden flames on her palm "both of you don''t fight her. return to the artifact or protect ying and suyin." "she is in the half-step empyreal stage." upon hearing this, zahra ashante raised an eyebrow "should i go and call tian- *swish* in the next instant, yao lian appeared in front of zahra ashante, her claws outstretched aiming at her neck. ning xue''s gaze narrowed and as yao lian''s claws inched close to zahra ashante *swish* h-huh? yao lian was taken aback as her claws just cleaved plain air and her pink eyes wandered around. ''where did she go?'' *sleesh* at this time, another sharp sword pierced through the air and yao lian quickly turned her hand. *clank* she caught the blade by her palm, the power behind the attack causing her hair to flutter, as she gazed into the calm eyes of yu hu. *thoom* but a sudden burst of white energy burst forth from the sword and yao lian was sent spiraling into the air. yao lian was bewildered as she balanced her body mid-air "what the- she is just 9th level of monarch astral stage..." her pink gaze fell on the sword in yu hua''s hand and she muttered "ahh... mythic grade weapon, no wonder." *swish* at this time, zahra ashante reappeared from the artifact and sighed "entering the artifact was the best call." dashing through the air, ning xue approached yao lian "hell fire chains." just like before, chains forged of pure gold blazing with golden brilliance swiftly appeared around yao lian trapping her body with the fiery chains. but the chains passed through her physical body and ning xue''s eyes narrowed "above..." *swish* a sword is in ning xia''s grasp and she slashed at the empty air above yao lian''s head. *clank* ning xue smirked at yao lian who had just appeared in the empty air and blocked her blade with her claws. *swish* yao lian again appeared in front of her and punched at her. as ning xue was about to block her punch, she felt the pink eyes glaring at her and her body suddenly went numb. ''huh wha-'' *thoom* *boom* yao lian''s punch landed on her abdomen and she was crashed down to the floor as debris and dust flew around in the area. seeing this yao lian giggled mischievously. however, her amusement was short-lived. in the very next moment, ning xue burst forth from beneath the rubble, debris scattering in all directions with pink electricity still surging through her body. ning xue clasped both of her palms "eternal inferno prison." *feen* the morning sky became even brighter as the air itself burned in golden flames. *woooshhh* suddenly arrays of fire runes formed around yao lian, forming a round prison-like structure. huh? yao lian was startled by the sudden formation. ning xue didn''t stop, she was dead set on roasting this bitch today "purifying blaze!" as she muttered through words, a glint of golden energy passed through her eyes. *feeeeennnnnnnn* the ''eternal inferno prison'' burned brightly with golden flames, reaching the highest temperature that could be extracted from the golden flames for her cultivation prowess. "arghhhhhhh!!!" the deafening cries of anguish screeched across the surroundings, causing ripples in the air as the sound waves reverberated. yao lian felt the empyreal flames searing through her nerves and gritted her teeth in pain ''i-i can''t break away from this array formation." the flames continued to burn brightly and the painful cries of the yao lian trembled in the air. a little later, the flames disappeared, and ning xue gazed at the deep hole in the ground with some molten lava. amidst the fuming smoke, yao lian was kneeling on the ground with half of her robes burned and her pink eyes quivering in pain. a round pink barrier is surrounding her and she took deep breaths "w-without this, i might have been dead, and on top of that, i had to use my life energy... empyreal flames are frightening." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 392: A new kind of beast 3! zhao tian was sitting with xia shenyi on the couch as he examined the artifact in his hand, with fei ziyu sitting beside him. *swish* zahra ashante appeared in the artifact and ran to the mansion. "tian, tian..!" hm? zhao tian raised his head and saw zahra ashante sprinting into the living room. seeing the panic on her face, zhao tian frowned and stood up from his seat "zahra, what happened?" zahra ashante quickly came near him and spoke "tian, there is a powerful woman out there and she is currently fighting against sister xue." zhao tian''s frown deepened and he glanced at xia shenyi "shenyi, i am leaving." zahra ashante clasped zhao tian''s hand and both of them disappeared from there. ... ning xue floated near yao lian, who was kneeling on the destroyed ground with her robes torn in some places and blood spilling from her lips as the pink barrier disappeared. huh? ning xue was confused looking at yao lian because she looks a bit different now. her mature face has disappeared and it seems like her age has decreased because she looks like a 20 year old now. what happened to her? *slesh* yao lian did a surprise attack and slashed her claws at ning xue, as numerous pink slashes dashed towards ning xue. as ning xue was about to block with her fire wall, *swish* a gust of astral energy burst through the air, thwarting the pink slashes. a gentle smile curled on ning xue''s lips and she uttered "tian..." zhao tian appeared beside ning xue on the ground, his gaze fixated on the woman kneeling on the ground. hoh? his eyebrows arched in amusement looking at the fox ears and tail on the woman''s body. "interesting..." he muttered as a smile stretched across his lips. yao lian raised her head and her pink eyes glowed, as she instantly dashed towards zhao tian, her claws outstretched to pierce his chest. zhao tian casually caught her wrist her claws inches away from his chest and looked into her pink eyes. wha- yao lian was startled to see that her paralyzing was not working on zhao tian. he spoke in intrigue "hmmm, your eyes have the power to paralyze and you charged at me, thinking i was paralyzed." ning xue was surprised "so that was the shock i felt and my body went numb at first." zhao tian had a thoughtful expression on his face looking at the pink energy surrounding him and ning xue like a mist ''charm hynotizing spell, along with illusion and bombs?'' yao lian clenched her fist in frustration and yelled in her mind ''why my charm is not working on him? ahhh....'' ning xue glanced at the small sprouts of flowers trembling around them and uttered "tian..." "don''t panic..." *boom* *boom* *boom* each of the flowers began to blast like mini bombs sending waves of astral energy into the air as the ground trembled. *swish* a little later, the pink mist cleared and nerves popped up in yao lian''s forehead, seeing that he and ning xue were still unscathed. "ahh, this bastard is really frustrating." yelling in frustration, the claws on her fingers condensed and she dashed towards him at her full speed, pink lightning sparkling on her feet. seeing this, zhao tian began to count "6" "5" "4" "3" "2" "1" in the next instant, yao lian appeared in front of zhao tian and thrust her hand, as her claws pierced through his stomach and came through the other side. *sleesh* *puchi* h-huh? yao lian was surprised ''why didn''t he dodge or defend?'' ning xue''s eyes shrank in utter shock seeing the crimson blood bursting from his body "t-tiannn!" "0" a sinister smile stretched across his lips as he mumbled... "prime time." ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 393: A new kind of beast 4! *sleesh* *puchi* yao lian''s sharp claws pierced through zhao tian''s stomach tearing his skin and muscles as blood gushed out of his abdomen staining yao lian''s hand. huh? yao lian was taken aback as zhao tian didn''t dodge or parry ''what happened?'' seeing the blood splurting out from her gut, ning xue''s eyes dilated in terror "t-tiann?" however, zhao tian was smiling as a mutter escaped his lips... "prime time." $#%&@ "ahh, this bastard is really frustrating." yelling in frustration, the claws on yao lian''s fingers condensed and she dashed towards him at her full speed, pink lightning sparkling on her feet. in the next instant, yao lian appeared in front of zhao tian and thrust her hand, but zhao tian just smiled "not this time..." he swiftly caught her wrist and raised his leg, giving a low axe kick to her face and smashing her head to the ground. *thoom* the ground cracked and a pained growl escaped yao lian''s lips "urghhhhh!" zhao tian smirked in his heart looking at yao lian who was smashed on the ground by his foot ''good thing i could comprehend this time energy...'' ''i am sure this is how the first honoured one also learned to manipulate this time energy and created that artifact. i wonder how many years it took for her to comprehend this and create an artifact of that level.'' ''for now, i can rewind time for like 6 seconds... but i couldn''t go back 6 seconds when i am already in a 6 seconds rewind.'' ''if i could do that, i could even go back in time for hour, a day and weeks... that would just be a broken ability.'' during the space distortion and ascension of this planet earth, zhao tian not only comprehended space energy, he also learned this time energy in that time stopped world. but for now, he can only rewind time for 6 seconds and the ability is prime time. he just let yao lian hit him, so he could test this skill and see if it could recover even fatal injuries. ''i will just escape from here...'' *swoooshh* yao lian began to burn her life energy even more and this time, even pink flames began to form around her body. glancing at the enormous outburst of life energy, zhao tian was surprised, his hair fluttering in the air. ning xue was dumbfounded to see the chaotic energy and mumbled "i might have lost if she used this power against me." the swirling flames around her burned with ferocity as they began to dance around her and form a huge phantom. the phantom grew 30 meters tall and appeared as a gigantic fox with a long tail. "oh..." raising his head, zhao tian glanced at the fox and saw yao lian running away from there in the corner of his eyes. *flick* he teleported in front of the fox and pulled back his hand as a dark glint flickered through his eyes. *swish* dark flames consumed his fist and he threw a punch at the phantom fox''s face. *thoom* the phantom was blasted away in the air and seeing this, yao lian clicked her tongue in annoyance "can''t even keep him at bay..." *fllck* zhao tian appeared before and he reached out, gripping her neck. "wha-" yao lian was taken aback, gazing into his cold blue eyes ''he is faster than me? urghh! the time is over...'' *swish* suddenly her body disappeared and zhao tian was surprised to see the small pink fox floating in front of him. huh? ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! my new mouse came and i shall upload more chaps later fr fr! thank you for supporting me still and giving me gts and ps *pat* Chapter 394: A new kind of beast 5! *fllck* zhao tian appeared before and he reached out, gripping yao lian''s neck. "wha-" yao lian was taken aback, gazing into his cold blue eyes ''he is faster than me? urghh! the time is over...'' hm? a frown crept over zhao tian''s face as he felt the grip on her smooth neck slip away and her body suddenly disappeared. the fox''s fur shimmered softly, catching the light in a way that made it look almost magical. huh? zhao tian was surprised to see the cute little fox with pink fur floating before him. "she... turned into a fox?" ning xue also came running towards him and saw the pink fox levitating in front of him "tian... what happened to her?" zahra ashante who was on the sidelines, also came there and glanced at the pink fox "ehhh? this bitch turned into a fox." zhao tian slowly lifted his hand and gently cradled the delicate fox in his palms, feeling the weightless body of the sleeping fox. frowning, zahra ashante spoke "tian, now is the right time... snap its neck and kill it so it won''t cause any more problems." -_- what? ning xue stared blankly at zahra ashante. "zahra, what the hell are you saying? to kill that woman?" zahra ashante pouted her lips and replied "this cunt almost killed me, yu hua and you.. sister xue. it is dangerous to leave it alive like this." "see, i am sure... even now this bitch is pretending to be asleep and acting cute, so we won''t kill her." zhao tian blinked his eyes and glanced at the sleeping fox in his palm. he gently used light energy and noticed there was only a bit of life energy left in the fox''s body. with a sigh, zhao tian spoke "she is really unconscious. she is not sleeping... she has burned out her life energy." wha- zahra ashante was taken aback "she burned her life energy? doesn''t that mean... she is almost dead now?" whenever a cultivator ascends to a new stage, their life energy increases which means their life span increases and they can prolong their youth for a longer period of time. so burning this life energy essentially means burning your years of life for an instant boost of power. (a/n: i still haven''t charted how many years for each stage in the empyreal realm. i will add them later.) zhao tian shook his head "no, she is not dead... when i grabbed her wrist, she absorbed my life energy. maybe she can suck other people''s life energy, that''s why she is boldly burning her life energy." but since the fox was interfering with her hug, she grabbed the fox and yeeted it up in the air "hahah, tian... now hug me..." -_- huh? ning xue hurriedly jumped in the air and caught the fox in her hand "you bitch!" zhao tian smiled dryly in his mind ''she is one hell of a crazy woman...'' "tian..." zahra ashante hugged him tightly, snuggling her face around his neck. seeing her beautiful face, he sighed faintly in his heart and kissed her forehead, his fingers caressing her cheek. nestled in his warmth, zahra ashante''s eyelashes fluttered and a smile stretched across her lips, happiness washing over her heart "tian... i lo- wragghhhhhhhh!!" suddenly, a chilling and piercing cry from a beast reverberated through the air, causing her to jolt in surprise and zhao tian turned his gaze to the astral beasts in the distance running here and there. "it seems like this woman was guiding them all along. now that she is unconscious, they are running in confusion causing chaos." a green glint passed through zahra ashante''s eyes and her lips twitched in annoyance "you fucking astral beast." she pulled herself from the hug and dashed up high in the air, as twin green daggers appeared in her hand. "how dare you ruin my peaceful moment with tian!" with a fierce yell, she hurled herself towards the ground, her wind energy erupting in powerful bursts that tore through the astral beasts surrounding her, leaving the ground shattered in her wake. ning xue could only shake her head "is she pissed? well, glad she is motivated to kill the beasts." zhao tian walked near her and took the fox from her hand as he planted a kiss on her lips "now, you go and help the others kill the beasts." "i will take this to the artifact." "en." ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! yo thank your for all those bountiful golden ticketsss ah! Chapter 395: A new kind of beast 6! *swish* zhao tian appeared back in the artifact with a cute pink fox sleeping in his hand and as he disappeared again, he reappeared in the living room of the mansion. he let out a sigh in his heart. ''i should finish those space runes soon...'' hm? xia shenyi, chi shui and fei ziyu, who were sitting on the couches were startled to see zhao tian''s sudden appearance. chi shui placed a hand on her heart, which was beating rapidly in shock "i still haven''t used to brother tian suddenly appearing like this. you almost gave me a heart attack..." zhao tian smiled wryly "sorry for that." meanwhile, xia shenyi stood up from her seat and glanced at the fox in zhao tian''s arms, her eyebrows narrowing in thought. "hm... this is..." chi shui and fei ziyu also quickly stood up, surrounding him as they looked at the fox curiously. seeing the pink fox, chi shui''s excitement bubbled over and she couldn''t contain herself. "brother tian... it''s so cuttteeeeee! can i hold it? please, please,please..." she exclaimed eagerly. zhao tian showed a warm smile and placed the fox on her arms "here..." "wahhhhhh, its so soft..." chi shui giggled happily and fei ziyu also peeked to see the fox. she also wanted to pat this cute little being but she held back her urges because she didn''t want to look like a child in front of zhao tian. chi shui quickly hurried over to the couch and sat down, placing the fox carefully on her lap. she began to pat its head gently, her fingers moving softly through its fur. with a slight cough, fei ziyu also sat beside her to admire the fox. smiling gently, zhao tian hugged xia shenyi and pulled her, making her fall into his arms "shenyi..." xia shenyi placed her hands on his shoulder and asked in a confused tone "tian, that fox... is from high star?" with a nod, zhao tian spoke "she was the one who actually broke the barriers and has also been guiding the astral beasts to attack the human cities." the frown on xia shenyi''s face deepened "so it is actually a woman turned beast. judging by the looks, she is surely from the yasheng high star, well... i don''t know much about that star." "only another 50 percent more, so you can do that by tomorrow." "en..." meanwhile, fei ziyu''s eyes were trembling as she gazed at the soft pink fur of the fox and the desire to stroke her tail appeared in her mind. but she stayed silent, just looking at the chubby fox. chi shui who noticed her looking at the fox suggested in a gentle tone "here, sister ziyu... you can kep it for a while." fei ziyu hurriedly shook her head "no, no.. i don''t want to... and please don''t call me sister.. i uh..." chi shui was confused and tilted her head "but you are brother tian''s woman and you are an year older than me. so how can i not call you as sister." fei ziyu''s head dropped and she lowered her gaze, her heart clenching in pain "w-well," "ziyu..." zhao tian walked to her and patted her head gently as an embrassed smile appeared on fei ziyu''s lips. "why are you hesitating, you can also pet the fox." seeing this, xia shenyi was dumbfounded and she couldn''t help but smile wryly "you turned that into a pet now?" zhao tian turned to her and spoke "well, if that fox behaves well... we can keep that as a pet. i am sure, others won''t disagree either." xia shenyi let out a deep sigh "i am sure the women will agree, but the fox behaving obediently? i doubt that... since she is a royal, she would naturally be arrogant." "well, we can see once she wakes up." ... one more day passed- zhao tian along with his women has exterminated all the astral beasts that were spread from zhenzhu ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 396: Feeling distant?! *sleesh* yu hua''s sword cleaved through the air as the sharp blade sliced through the neck of the astral beast, which looked like a hyena in purple color. *thud* its head rolled down on the ground and yu hua swung her sword as the remaining blood splattered from her blade. *swoosh* at this time, zahra ashante came there and landed beside her on the pile of astral beast corpses "is that the last one?" yu hua nodded her head and glanced around at the demolished buildings with blood splattered around with the astral beast corpses. "i don''t sense any other astral beasts in the vicinity." with a smirk, zahra ashante rolled her arm around yu hua''s neck pulling her closer "and bitch, how many beast you kill?" yu hua let out a sigh and replied "i lost count after a while.. what about you?" zahra ashante rolled her eyes and replied "maybe, 60 thousand?" upon hearing this, yu hua''s lips twitched "damn bitch, the total number of astral beasts is around 50 thousand..." "ah..." with a slight cough, zahra ashante replied "maybe six thousand?" "pfft...." yu hua couldn''t help but laugh at zahra ashante''s silly face and zahra showed a cheeky smile. "hehehe..." *swish* ning xue floated there and saw the banter between them. her gaze softened and a sigh escaped her lips "even though they bicker at each other all the time, they get along very well." she then turned to the astral beast corpses and waved her hand as a swirl of golden flames ignited the remaining astral beast corpses. *thirsssh* looking at the burning corpses, yu hua and zahra ashante turned their heads to ning xue. a frown crept on yu hua''s eyes and she spoke "i think... humans won''t come to this place anymore." ning xue nodded her head "en, sister shenyi already talked about this... the place where astral beasts spread like some parts of china, mongolia, russia and korea along with japan..." "distant from me?" she leaned onto him and softly kissed his ear "en, tian''er... in the past, there are only three of us, me, you, and mom... but now there are a lot of sisters." "just like 3 or 4 months ago, you showed all of your attention to me... always spoiling me and cuddling with me." with a giggle she continued "i also had dreams of marrying you and having a family with you and all... raising kids, sending you off to work..." "but in just a few days.... the course of our daily lives changed drastically... and see us now, we are here, killing off some beasts to save the world." "now... you are spending most of your time with other women and i uh.. suddenly feel quite distant, that you are drifting away from me..." upon hearing this, zhao tian let out a soft sigh and zhao ying pecked his lips "well, don''t take it to heart... it''s just that i missed you a little." zhao tian shook his head gently and replied in a soft tone "ying''er, when i say i love all of my women equally... it surely is a lie. a beautiful lie..." "feelings can''t be manipulated to love everyone equally, there are some people special to me... very close to my heart." he raised his hand, gently grazing her cheek as he uttered "i know this will hurt others if they heard this... and i know i shouldn''t say this... but in truth, i love you and mom more than others." "for sure, i love all my women... but you and mom are...." zhao ying''s eyes trembled and happiness washed over her heart as she hugged him even closer "well, it can''t be helped, tian''er... they have been with you only for months now..." "their bond with you will grow stronger over time and there will come a time, when you will love all of us equally...." zhao tian''s eyes softened and he nodded his head "i hope..." ... meanwhile, qian shi who was sitting on the throne above in the sky overheard their conversation and was perplexed "his mother and sister are his... lovers, huh?" "huh? but that ''woman''?" ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 397: The aftermath of the tide! "and with that... the astral beasts in this world are perished." joshua brown, the secretary general of the uno addressed the round conference with a smile as he stood in front of them. "this is all thanks to the efforts of mr.zhao tian and all the other cultivators in the field." *clap* everyone in the round conference stood up and clapped there hands in unison appreciating zhao tian''s efforts. zhao tian just showed a faint smile and sat there silently. as everyone began to settle down, joshua brown continued "we are still using our military drones and aircraft to monitor the beast-prone areas to make sure that every beast was killed." "and as per mr.zhao tian''s request... we won''t renovate the places which were destroyed in this astral beast tide." "mr.zhao tian hopes that in the near future, astral beasts will emerge in this forest because of the high concentration of astral energy on this planet." the president of france raised his hand and asked "then... we won''t be attacked by the new astral beasts which will be appearing?" the others were also clueless as they had the same doubts. joshua brown nodded his head and replied "mr.zhao tian has reassured us that he will be placing a stronger barrier this time just like the last one to prevent the astral beasts from venturing out from that place." the american president brenden smith scoffed and spoke in a mocking tone "i hope at least this won''t break like the last time. hahaha..." he laughed expecting others to join with him but the others were just silent and brenden smith coughed to hide his embarrassment. one of the world leaders spoke "well, i think we can trust mr.zhao tian, without him.. we could not have cleared this world-level threat." with a nod, joshua brown spoke "this astral beast wave and the revelation of cultivators would surely go down in the human history... and i am sure we can see mr.zhao tian''s name in it." eh? zhao tian smiled dryly in his heart and everyone in the room once again stood up to clap their hands. "so we need to wait and watch, which high star people are going to invade here first." hearing this, everyone gulped in fear... thinking that their future would be on some random cultivators from the high stars. joshua brown let out a deep sigh and spoke "we can''t prepare ourselves to fight back and can only submit to them feels really pathetic..." with a grumpy chuckle, the ombudsman of china spoke "welcome to the world of cultivation." the others also let out a sigh and sat back in their seats. joshua brown glanced at zhao tian and spoke "coming to the main topic, mr.tian, we found something yesterday but we didn''t inform you right away since you were busy killing the spirit beasts." zhao tian was amused and raised an eyebrow "what is it?" joshua brown turned his head and on the white screen behind him lit up displaying some people speaking. joshua brown spoke "well, let me say it in short... people are awakening." "awakening?" with a nod, joshua brown explained further "some of the normal people getting awakened into cultivators." as shenyi predicted, zhao tian thought in his mind.. because the concentration of the astral energy has increased, there will be more cultivators born into this planet. when it was a middle star, the rate of cultivators are low compared to other middle stars because the barriers in the zhenzhu are sucking the astral energy from all around the world. now that the barrier is broken and the planet is getting rich astral energy, people are evolving and awakening after bathing in the astral energy. ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 398: The aftermath of the tide 2! people are awakening to cultivators... joshua brown glanced back at the white screen and uttered "suddenly some people were rushing to the hospital, saying that they could see some weird sparkles in the air." "it is as if some energy is floating in the air and is going inside their bodies..." "so we grouped some people who have the same symptoms to talk with them and found that what they are feeling is all similar." "at first we were confused and quickly took the people into custody, wondering if any virus had begun to spread during the astral beast wave." in the net image on the screen, zhao tian saw different normal people placing their palms on the affinity orb to check their affinities and they were glowing resonating with their affinities. "but later we found that it is astral energy and people are becoming cultivators." "we call them awakened and we have issued a public order for anyone to come and meet their country''s acl if they have symptoms like this." "the cultivators were also helping us in this." zhao tian had a thoughtful look on his face and nodded "i see..." joshua brown let out a soft sigh and continued "the other cultivators have also been helping us on this. normal people were also confused about the whole thing when they knew that they were suddenly awakening as cultivators." zhao tian gave a nod "that is to be expected... this is all new to them." the ombudsman of china spoke "people might also misuse these powers for killing and robbery... so we need to reconstruct many things in this world." "it is really going to be a hassle..." joshua brown nodded his head and spoke "we have created separate organizations for these new awakeners in each country..." "they will look after these new cultivators and train them if they want to... and at the same time we need to catch the awakeners who misuse their powers and break their cultivation base." "the other cultivation factions are helping us in this and i hope zhezhu will also support us by donating some of their resources." zhao tian gave a nod "naturally... but don''t overdo anything. wait at least three months before taking any major steps." wang hui raised an eyebrow in confusion "why the three months?" with a faint sigh, zhao tian replied "that is the time i have estimated for the high star people to notice our planet and invade here." "i have also placed an artifact which will detect if any powerful presence crosses through our planet." ning zuiye readily reciprocated the kiss and tenderly sucked on her lips. ning yueli frowned slightly and commented, "as sister ying said, seeing your mother kiss your boyfriend does feel weird." ning zuiye smiled dryly and raised her hands, wrapping them around his neck "so, tian... where are we going?" with a nod, zhao tian spoke "to meet old man and his wife." ohhh! ning zuiye nodded her head as she already heard from zhao tian that he had arranged a safe place for them. meanwhile, ning zuiye''s face turned grim "wait! i totally forgot about them... ahhhhhhhh! how is grandpa and grandma." with a chuckle, zhao tian spoke "don''t worry, they are alright." *sleech* soon, zhao tian''s rolls royce pulled up in front of a small mansion, and when he opened the door, ning zuiye got out first, and zhao tian got out after her. zhao tian walked to the other side of the car, opened the door, stretched out his hand, and said softly: "come on, my princess." "hehe..." giggling, ning yuelin took his hand and stepped out of the car. "brother tian, how gentleman of you... you are opening a car for a woman." ning zuiye couldn''t help but chuckle upon hearing this. "hahaha..." ... meanwhile, at the same time, qian shi who was floating in the air smiled slightly at their banter. however, a sudden frown appeared on her face and she muttered under her lips "what happened?" she heard a female voice inside her mind "master, someone has come to meet you." the stars in qian shi''s golden eyes glowed faintly and she saw through her domain, the ''heaven''s gate'' "tch.." she clicked her tongue in displeasure looking at the handsome man with short pink hair and four arms. "jiu yang? -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 399: Scram away! qian shi let out a deep sigh glancing at the handsome man and uttered in her mind ''tell him to scram and i don''t wish to meet him right now.'' the woman on the other end was surprised and spoke "but master he is...." qian shi rolled her eyes and spoke in a cold tone "he might be the ruler of the astral realm, but in my domain, he is under me... so tell him to leave." ... feeling the soft wind caress his face, a tall man was standing on the golden clouds, his gaze fixated on the enormous golden gates in front of him and the golden palace that lies after that among the fluffy clouds. he has short pink hair and his eyes are gleaming as his four arms are crossed his chest. he had a slight frown on his face and glanced around "i am in her domain and i... really feel my power decreasing." as jiu yang stood there contemplating, the golden gates began to open and jiu yang showed a warm smile. a gorgeous woman with long black hair and green eyes walked out of the gates, her piercing gaze fixed on jiu yang. jiu yang chuckled keeping his smile "oya, you are her disciple, right?... where is q-" "master does not want to meet you." upon hearing this, the smile on the handsome man''s face disappeared "again?" he asked, his eyes narrowing. the woman kept an indifferent face and replied "yes, again and no matter how many times you come here... you can''t meet her. she asked you to scram away." a blue glint passed through his crimson eyes and with a *flick* he appeared right in front of the woman, intimidating her with his majestic presence. the woman''s body shivered in response but she stood unfazed and raised her head to look at the tall man. a piercing, cold voice escaped his lips. "say that again." the woman didn''t back off and replied keeping her nonchalant face "i said... scram away." jiu yang was amused and a slight frown etched his face "you have some guts, girl." the woman just stayed silent and jiu yang spoke "are you aware that i can burn you down to cinders now." zhao tian strolled to the nearby couch and li jie came, sitting beside him "so, the world''s hot sensation zhao tian is in my home. i am proud of it." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle and glanced at him "and what about you? aren''t you also an awakened? i can see astral energy in your body." with a heavy sigh, li jie nodded his head "yeah, seems like i am a cultivator now." seeing his face, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "aren''t you happy, old man?" li jie shrugged helplessly "how can i be happy, tian... even though i am a cultivator. i still can''t cure my wife." zhao tian sighed in his heart because li jie''s wife has blood cancer which even healing pills nor his light energy can heal. his gaze trembled as he spoke in pain "s-she is also counting her last days and every day when i wake up, i am in fear if she is alive or not." zhao tian placed his arm around his shoulder and comforted him "old man..." li jie took a deep breath to control his overwhelming emotions "how can i live happily and extend my life with cultivation when my wife is dying, tian?" "so i decided not to become a cultivator." zhao tian''s heart clenched in pain because he could not just imagine any of his women dying, so he could somewhat understand li jie''s feelings. losing your loved ones really hurts. li jie let out a deep exhale "well, i am happy for yueli and zuiye now that they are in your hands." "i am relieved... to hear that." zhao tian patted his shoulder "don''t worry old man, i will surely take good care of them." with a laugh, li jie spoke "you better, if not i would come to kill you no matter where you are." "hahaha..." and with a lighthearted moment, their conversation continued. ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 400: Yao Lian awakens! while zhao tian and li jie were talking in the living room, a little later ning zuiye and ning yueli emerged from the nearby room.no?v(el)b\\jnn seeing them, zhao tian smiled faintly "how is that old woman?" ning zuiye nodded her head with a smile "she is good..." li jie stood up from the couch and let out a sigh "i will go and ask the maid to prepare extra food." "you three are having lunch here, right?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." li jie smiled and walked upstairs, where the maid was cleaning the floor earlier. ning yueli hurriedly came and sat on zhao tian''s lap, her hands finding themselves around his neck "brother tian..." looking at her troubled face, zhao tian gently wrapped her hands around her waist and pulled her closer "what happened, li''er?" ning zuiye also sat beside him and leaned on his shoulder "tian.. can''t we cure mom''s cancer?" letting out a soft sigh, zhao tian shook his head "if i could, i would have already done that..." "but she has blood cancer and it is at a critical stage which even healing pills and my light energy can''t heal." ning yueli''s eyes trembled and she hugged zhao tian''s neck tightly "then... she is going to die." sighing in his heart, zhao tian placed his arm around ning zuiye neck and spoke "aunt zuiye, li''er... both of you stay here for a while with them." ning zuiye smiled softly and pinched his cheek "i also thought of that tian... i am glad." she leaned forward kissing his lips and zhao tian reciprocated her kiss without hesitation, tenderly sucking on her lips. seeing them, ning yueli still felt kinda weird and stared at them blankly. "yes, master. i shall prepare them." hearing a voice, ning yueli raised her head and saw li jie walking downstairs with a woman who was wearing maid''s dress. as the maid woman turned her head, she was taken aback to see the handsome man with long white hair and instantly recognized him. "i-is that zhao tian?" hm? zhao tian turned his head and looked at the woman who was rushing down the stairs with stars in her eyes. chi shui hastily stood up and placed the fox on the couch as she moved away "sister xue..." *swoosh* as the fox opened it''s eyes, ning xue released her cultivation pressure on the fox and a cold mutter escaped her lips "don''t move an inch." yao lian glared at her and clicked her tongue in annoyance ''i am in my weakest form, grr.'' ning xue turned to chi shui "call tian." "yes, sister xue." as zhao tian stepped out of the small mansion, he felt his mobile vibrating in his pocket and reached out to take the mobile. seeing chi shui''s name, he picked up the call and brought it near his ear "shui''er..." "brother tian, hurry... that fox woke up." zhao tian''s gaze narrowed and he disappeared from there. *swish*. ... zhao tian reappeared inside the living room and saw the pink fox which was pressed on the couch by ning xue''s cultivation pressure. ning xue smiled gently looking at him "tian..." zhao tian smiled back and uttered "xue''er, go and bring shenyi." "en." as she left, the cultivation pressure disappeared and the fox jumped from the couch, trying to run away from there. *woosh* however, the fox floated and settled on the couch under zhao tian''s gaze. "you are inside my artifact and you are already my slave now, so you are under my command." wha- the fox screamed in rage hearing his words "how dare you!! i am queen! you made this queen a slave?!!" even though she was seething in anger, for the others'' eyes it seemed cute and chi shui let out a giggle. at this time, xia shenyi and ning xue also came there. ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 401: About Yao Lian! looking at the cute little pink fox, zhao tian let out a soft sigh and sat on the opposite couch. at this time, ning xue and xia shenyi also came there and sat beside zhao tian. yao lian glanced at the new woman and was startled ''such a strong aura... has she crossed the empyreal realm?'' with a smile, xia shenyi spoke "so let''s see what this little fox from yasheng star has to say." chi shui, fei ziyu and fei lingxi also took their seats. zhao tian glanced into the fox''s pink eyes and asked "what is your name and where are you from?" yao lian scoffed and turned her head "hmph as if i would say tha- my name is yao lian and i am from the yasheng high star, princess of the huandi empire." h-huh? yao lian closed her mouth and was surprised ''s-so he was not joking when he said that i am his slave...'' zhao tian raised an eyebrow in amusement "so you are a princess..." a slight frown creased xia shenyi''s face "hm... that makes sense since you can control astral beasts." the fox stood up on the couch and glared at zhao tian "you puny human. take this slave seal off me or you will face my wrath!" "pfft!" ning xue couldn''t help but chuckle hearing the fox''s cute voice when it is angry. xia shenyi leaned back on the couch leisurely and asked "what are you doing in this middle star." "ggrrr!" the fox shot a fierce glare at xia shenyi gritting its teeth but feeling zhao tian''s gaze, she shrieked and curled her tail "awooo..." looking at this, xia shenyi giggled and said "tian, it does look like she will be a good pet." yao lian was embarrassed to death upon hearing this and looked at zhao tian ''why has he made me a slave? what are his intentions?'' ''d-don''t tell me... he wants my body?'' chi shui stood up from her seat and picked up the fox in her hand "haha, yeah.. let''s keep it as our pet." "okay... okay..." chi shui mumbled and began to play with her soft ears. yao lian''s eyes fluttered as she felt a delight sensation when she played her ears and muttered "that is a delicate zone... be careful." zhao tian asked "so you ran away from your star and came to this middle star?" yao lian glanced at zhao tian and nodded her head "en. this is the second middle star i came to kill my time. in the previous middle star too, i caused conflicts but soon got bored and left the star." "this middle star is so much different from the previous star with cultivators on one place and normal people on other side." "so i let out those astral beasts to cause some commotion for my fun." "aahhh!! why am i replying honestly!" huh? ning xue stood up from her seat and uttered in anger "you killed people for your fun?" yao lian jiust scoffed and replied "i don''t care about these humans anyway." ning xue gripped her palm in rage as a cold glint passed through her eyes "zahra was right... we should have killed this cunt and eat fox meat." w-wha- yao lian was taken aback "fox meat? y-you... i am the princess of-" ning xue cut her off "i don''t give a fuck. tch, what kind of creature you are to kill people for fun? are you letting out your frustration over your family on this middle star?" hearing her yelling, yao lian''s gaze lowered and she stayed silent keeping her head dropped because she also knew what she did was wrong. ning xue walked over to chi shui and grabbed the fox by her ears, picking her up "it is still not too late. we can still fry you and eat you." yao lian panicked seeing ning xue''s serious eyes "n-no, don''t do that... i am sorry.. i killed people..." yao lian''s eyes trembled as she felt the pain of being pulled by her delicate ears and tears welled up in her eyes "i am really sorrryyy waaaaaa." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 402: Life energy! "waaaahhh! forgive me... i am really sorry." yao lian screamed in pain, feeling her ears being pulled by ning xue. for huli species, the ear is the most sensitive and delicate part of their body. hearing her scream in agony, ning xue''s gaze trembled and she let out a sigh as she took yao lian properly in her hands. "you also tried to kill me, weren''t you..." yao lian replied "i-it''s because you were killing my beasts and ruining my fun." nerves popped in ning xue''s forehead "ruining your fun?" she thought of snapping the fox''s neck. "i don''t like people like you... who can''t value life." however, controlling her anger, she tossed the fox to chi shui''s lap and went back to sit beside zhao tian, a grumpy look on her face. zhao tian had a frown on his face looking at yao lian as he was also displeased by her ideology of killing people for fun. he raised his arm and gently wrapped it around ning xue as he pulled her closer "xue''er..." ning xue hugged his neck and buried her face in his chest as he comforted her. yao lian rolled her body on chi shui''s lap and clutched her ears with her paws "urgh, it hurts.." chi shui pouted her lips and gave a bonk on her head "that''s what you get for killing people. i didn''t know that you were the cause of all that chaos. hmph..." fei ziyu and fei lingxi giggled in their minds as they found this fox cute. at this time, wearing shorts and a t-shirt, chi miya came there and saw that they were conversing "oh, the fox woke up?" zhao tian glanced at her and patted his lap "miya..." with a soft smile, she came and sat on his lap as he wrapped his left arm around her waist. yao lian glanced at all the women in the living room and muttered in his mind ''he has women left and right eh.'' xia shenyi rolled her eyes ''so she is a brat with absurd power...'' with a slight frown she asked "and what happened to you? why are you now in this fox form?" as she turned her head to zhao tian, she saw him passionately kissing chi miya, his hands playing with her boobs. "hnngh~ tian... kiss me more." *smooch* zhao tian took sips of her delicate lips, tasting the velvety texture of her pink lips. "miya..." letting out a deep sigh, she raised her hand as golden flames flickered on her palm "well, he will agree with me, so i shall just kill you." wha- yao lian was dumbfounded and hurriedly replied "oi, oi... i just need live energy doesn''t mean i can only get from humans." huh? xia shenyi raised an eyebrow and asked "so you can absorb life energy from astral beasts too?" looking at her, yao lian nodded her head "u-uh.. en. not only animals... anything that has life energy, i can suck that energy to replenish my own life energy., like plants, birds, fishes...." ning xue was quite surprised "no wonder, you were burning your life energy so casually... you can get them back easily." "yeah... so don''t kill me." zhao tian pulled back his lips from the kiss and glanced at yao lian "well, now that you are here... you can stay here as my slave." "you have to obey my every command... if not, i will kill you." yao lian narrowed her eyes and revolted "i am the princess of the huandi empire and i need to act to your commands, huh?" hm? zhao tian''s gaze squinted and she felt a shiver run down her spine as her head lowered "i-i shall master..." even though she says that, she was fuming in her heart ''once i gain my strength back, i will break out of his slave spell and run away from here.'' ''fighting him is dangerous... and there is that empyreal flame bearer too.'' ''more than all of that, this new woman.. her aura alone is scary. so escaping is the best route.'' "arghhhhh!!" but in the next instant, she felt a shock and her fox body twitched in pain. "w-whattt is h-h-happening?" hugging chi miya in his arms, zhao tian let out a chuckle "you must have thought about something which is against me." ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 403: Enjoying life! hugging chi miya in his arms, zhao tian let out a chuckle "you must have thought about something that is against me." yao lian was taken aback and her gaze narrowed "then... if i thought something that is against you u-urghhh.. i will get this pain?" she gazed down at her paws trembling and clenched her jaws in agony ''m-my body... it is kind of going numb?'' zhao tian shrugged his hands and replied "yeah, you have to acknowledge me as your master and have to apologize for the pain to wear off." yao lian quickly nodded her head and closed her eyes ''i am sorry for thinking bad about my master. he is my master... ahhhhh.'' feeling the pain wearing off, yao lian let out a sigh of relief and turned her eyes to zhao tian who was kissing chi miya. ''what is... his intentions with me actually?'' pulling back his lips from the kiss, zhao tian glanced at her and spoke "so now you need life energy through some another source to restore your original appearance." "i will arrange for that later." yao lian tilted her head "um, okay?" chi shui stood up from the couch taking yao lian in her hands and did a 360 spin in the middle of the living room, playing with yao lian. she stopped and glanced at zhao tian "brother tian, i can take her outside and play with her right?" without another thought, he nodded his head "yeah..." "yaay!!" yao lian squirmed her body in her arms "oi!! i am not a pet... i am the princess of the-" "ok, stop it. it''s hella boring to hear that again and again... say something new." -_- wha- yao lian was stupefied and before she could say anything, she was taken away from the living room. "let''s go and playyyyyy" as she left, ning xue let out a sigh and kissed zhao tian''s cheek "then, i will go and meet big sister. right now, she is single-handedly doing things in zhenzhu..." zhao tian nodded his head and she disappeared from there with a smile. xia shenyi also stood up and stretched her arms, "i am also going to take a nap. i am tired after researching... the elven artifacts." she glanced at zhao tian and winked her eyes "if you need something, call me tian."no?v(el)b\\jnn she walked upstairs to her room and chi miya leaned forward whispering in her ear "then... shall we fuck?" she asked as she reached to the hem of her t-shirt and pulled it up, revealing her curvy breasts to zhao tian. throwing the t-shirt to the floor, she moved her body to sit on his lap facing him "tian..." zhao tian too gently grasped her waist and glanced at her beautiful skin, with her bountiful breasts. his eyes softened and he leaned on the door rail as he watched his wife meticulously preparing tea for him. ling xin also noticed him in the corner of her eyes and was pleasantly surprised "husband..." zhao tian walked in and hugged her "xin''er..." as he raised her body from the ground and began to spin. "a-ahhh... no stoppppp husband.. i am scareddd don''t spin..." "hahaha..." laughing, zhao tian enjoyed the scared face of ling xin and a bit later, he stopped and slowly placed her on the floor. but as her feet touched the floor, she couldn''t control her balance as her head was still spinning and stumbled onto zhao tian''s chest. "husband..." a little later, the dizziness stopped and she sulked her lips hitting his shoulders "w-why you... husband... " "hahahaha..." zhao tian enjoyed her cuteness and leaned forward to kiss her lips melting her silly anger. pulling back from the kiss, he gently tucked a strand of her pink hair behind her ear and ling xin pouted her lips. "you always do something like this and then you do something romantic... and my anger is gone. you cheater." zhao tian let out a hearty laugh and murmured in a soft tone "i love you, dear...." ling xin quickly blushed and averted her gaze, her cheeks turning beet red "s-stop doing that..." zhao tian''s eyes grew tender looking at the crimson blush on her cheeks "but your face looks beautiful when you react like that and couldn''t stop teasing you...." looking into his eyes, ling xin smiled warmly "i also love you husband..." however, at this time, she looked at the stove and her jaw dropped "noooo!!" "t-the milk.. it overflow?! now i have to start again... haah." zhao tian blinked his eyes as he also didn''t realize about the milk. however, at this time, a piercing voice was heard through the artifact "mastttetrrr!" ... at the same time, ning yueli sitting on the crouch was scrolling on her mobile but suddenly seeing a post, she was startled and showed the post to ning zuiye. "mom, brother tian is cheating on us." eh? ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 404: Enjoying Life 2! "waaahh.. the milk..." ling xin whined looking at the overflowing milk and a sigh escaped her lips. "massstterr!" at this time, a piercing cry echoed through the artifact and zhao tian''s gaze narrowed. "huh? ziyu?" *flick* zhao tian appeared in the medical garden within the artifact and glanced at the atrocity happening in front of him. the pink fox is grabbing a plant, while fei ziyu is clutching her tail and trying to pull her away. yao lian grimaced in pain "urghhh, let go of me... you damn girl. if i suck this plant''s life energy... i can quickly recover." however, fei ziyu was persistent and pulled yao lian "n-no, you can''t... i have been taking care of them so master could use that." "masterrrrr!! come here, help!!!" along with her, yao lian also screamed "wahhh!! take your hands off my body!! masterrr!" -_- zhao tian stared at them blankly and saw that almost half of the medicinal plants had already withered. "ziyu..." seeing him, fei ziyu let go of yao lian and because she suddenly released her body, yao lian rolled on the floor. she shrugged her body and got up, dusting the soil from her body as she raised her head to look at zhao tian "this little girl is presemptous enough to stop me from sucking the life energy of these plants." "master..." fei ziyu''s breath hitched as she sprinted across the courtyard, her vision blurred by the tears welling in her eyes. she burst towards zhao tian, her face flushed and streaked with tears. without a word, she flung herself into her master''s arms, the sobs she had been holding back finally breaking free. "master..." she choked out between sobs, her voice trembling. "yao lian... she... she ate them! the plants... i took care of them for so long... for you... and now... they''re gone!" "ziyu..." zhao tian patted her back and comforted her as he turned his gaze to yao lian. yao lian scoffed and replied "i need the plant''s live energy... so taking them from these medicinal plants is quicker than taking them from normal plants." "but that girl was not allowing me to..." meanwhile, fei ziyu clutched onto his t-shirt tightly "master... i am sorry, i was late to notice her eating away the plants." zhao tian knew how fei ziyu was taking good care of those medicinal plants for him as he also heard from chi miya. eh? ... *swoosh* dashing into the air, zhao tian quickly appeared above a green forest filled with large trees and asked "how many trees like this will require for you to fill up your life energy?" yao lian who was on his hand shrugged "not much... m-master... around thousand." nodding his head, he tossed yao lian in the air as she fell toward the ground "uwaaahhhh!" "you go and continue your work." ... zhao tian was sitting on the shelf in the kitchen drinking his tea and ling xin was also beside him, his arm wrapped around her shoulder. sipping his tea, he asked "by the way, what is happening in your sect? i see that you are always here." ling xin nodded her head "yeah, chen''er is taking care of the sect duties right now and others are also helping her." "i see..." "ah now that i remember it husband, chao''er said that she is missing you... because she hasn''t seen you lately in the sect." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, if i came to zhenzhu, i would be mostly in the palace.. i need to go and meet chao sometime." "yeah., do that..." at this time, he raised an eyebrow "oh, yueli is here..." "brother tiannnn!!!!" ning yueli rushed inside the mansion and looked around "brother tian! where are youuuuuu~" chuckling, zhao tian raised his voice "in the kitchen, li''er." ning yueli rushed to the kitchen and showed the mobile screen to him "brother tian, why are you cheating on all of us?" eh? ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 405: Enjoying life 3! "brother tian, why are you cheating on us?" eh? zhao tian who was sipping his tea was dumbfounded looking at the picture of him and a beautiful western woman hugging each other so tightly. his gaze narrowed in confusion "who is she? i don''t even know her..." ning yueli pouted her lips and complained "brother tian... she is one of the popular actresses in america. why didn''t you say you were so close with her?" -_- huh? zhao tian smiled dryly "li''er, i don''t even know her before this... this is the first time i am seeing her." "it must be edited or created by ai." upon hearing this, ning yueli nodded her head in understanding "well, i believe in brother tian and both of you are so famous right now, so they will create things like this." with an awkward smile she spoke "truth to be told... uh, i saw some sexy pics of brother tian on the internet showing your sexy muscles." w-what? zhao tian was weirded out hearing this and he could only sigh "this is also the cons of being famous." "there is no privacy... and they are posting some pictures that aren''t even real." letting out a chuckle, he patted her head "by the way, why were you searching for sexy pictures of mine on the internet?" ning yueli blushed quickly and with a slight cough, she spoke "that is... uh, my friends shared me in the group.. a picture like that." "so, i was curious and searched for it online.. i got a ton of it." zhao tian smiled dryly ''that''s really concerning. i have already told the world leaders to delete any of my personal information from the internet... and now this too.. haah.'' "besides..." with a playful smile dancing on her lips, ning yueli reached out and grabbed the hem of his t-shirt as she rolled the fabric up. "hehe... i can see the real deal whenever i want." she said as she ran her delicate fingers over his robust abs. ling xin couldn''t suppress her chuckle and laughed out loud. smiling, ning yueli suddenly pulled up the hem of the t-shirt, and his hand stumbled as the tea spilled down from the cup he was holding. "a-ahhh... sorry brother tian." ning yueli panicked and took two steps back. ''prime time.'' yao lian looked down and a sweet mutter escaped her lips "master..." *flick* zhao tian appeared beside her and sat on the branch, gazing at the full moon brightening the stars in the sky. as the cool breeze caressed their faces, zhao tian asked "how do you feel now?" a faint sigh escaped yao lian''s lips as she muttered in a soft tone "i feel alright." eh? zhao tian was quite startled as he felt her personality had completely changed ''with her form, her personality also changes?'' "i see..." as they were sitting there, the silver moon reflected on her pink eyes as she mumbled "you know what? our star has two moons." "two moons? that''s interesting..." "en." both of them again went silent as only the chirping noise of the crickets filled the forest and breaking the silence, zhao tian asked "how did you come to this middle star?" "you came by using an ark?" yao lian nodded her head and spoke proudly "of course, as the princess of the huandi empire.. i naturally had a majestic ark." "while i was crossing the high star circle and entering the middle star circle, i was cornered by a group of space pirates and they attacked me." "i burned my life energy and escaped from there. then i started to wander the space with my remaining energy." "i can''t return back to my star without an ark, so i wandered around in the middle star and found a star... i caused some chaos there." "after that, to kill some time... i came here." (a/n: if you are wondering, check chapter 102 at the end. that''s when i introduced yao lian... foreshadowing lmao.) ... i hope you guys liked this chapter! we have crossed 400 chapterss! and thankyou thorlief bro for giving a dragon!!! wawawaw and grateful for many of you who showered me with golden tickets!! Chapter 406: Intruders?! after hearing her story, zhao tian arched an eyebrow "seems like these space pirates are really troublesome out there." yao lian curled her legs as she hugged her legs and nodded her head "well yeah... they are a powerful organization and no one knows where the main headquarters is." "so no powers in the high stars could wipe them out." "even though i ran away from my star... right now, i am struck in this middle star. i am sure none of these middle stars are developed enough to build space arks for long-distance travels." letting out a sigh, she spoke, "when you break through to the half-empyreal stage... you can travel in space without getting yourself killed by the pressure." "and reaching that stage in the middle stars is really hard. i was really surprised when i saw that woman on half-empyreal stage and even an empyreal flame in her hands..." "but... after seeing that space artifact of yours, it makes sense how you and that woman break through to the half-empyreal stage." zhao tian turned his gaze to the stars in the sky and asked "there are no space pirates in the middle star circle?" upon hearing this, yao lian shook her head "no... they wander around in the high star circle and they don''t care about middle stars as there are fewer resources." "they are a problem even to the apex six high stars." zhao tian again glanced at her gorgeous face and thought in his heart ''so she can have a good conversation without showing her bratty side...'' yao lian took a deep breath and turned her head looking into his eyes "i... am sorry for what i did to this star. i was just having fun playing around... i didn''t think much about others." "ever since childhood, i was all alone and only cared about myself. no one was there to give attention to me... well, there was my grandmother."no?v(el)b\\jnn "without her, i would have lost hope in my life a long time ago." "haah... maybe i was just frustrated that i can''t return to my star and that''s why i caused such chaos." -_- you don''t know yourself? zhao tian looked at her blankly and spoke "it has already been done. so, don''t whine about that." "well... because of you, now everyone in this star is aware of these cultivators and now that it has become a high star, this star will develop even more in the future." yao lian shook her head and spoke "no... not necessarily. this is an opportunity and a curse." "i am just curious who came here. if they are from.. maybe a good star and wish for peaceful communications with us, we would be lucky." ... *feen* amidst the endless space, twenty specialized red arks are dashing toward the solar system where the earth is situated. one of the bigger arks was leading the front and inside that, a bulky man was standing in the control room, looking at the outer space through the window. the man was wearing red and blackish clothes, with a red skull symbol on its back and the skull was wearing a black eyepatch. he turned his cold eyes to the man who was standing next to him "are you sure of the information?" the man gave a nod "yes commander caspian. we were sure of the information, because we even got a picture of the star." "one of our members who were patrolling around that area saw a whole solar system there which should be empty space in this luminara nexus galaxy." the space pirates won''t stay in a single place and they have members in almost around all of the high star circle. it is not an exaggeration to say... that they have the map of the whole high star circle and the galaxies in them. the man, caspian turned his eyes and looked at the envisage shard, which was showing the image of a blue green planet with a single moon. "our members were cautious, didn''t get close to the star and took this picture from a distance." caspian nodded his head and uttered, "that star surely looks plenty.. heh. we can get good loot." "and what not, with this, i can even be promoted to be an admiral. hahaha!!" soon, the twenty arks inched to the planet and the blue green planet came into their view. however, at this time, a melodious voice echoed through the space... "want to attack my darling''s star?" ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 407: Intruders 2?! "want to attack my darling''s star?" hearing a melodious voice, the men in the space arks were startled and looked outside the space through the window. "huh? am i the only one who heard that?" commander caspian muttered as a frown appeared on his face. the man who was standing beside him shook his head "no.. commander. i also heard that sweet voice of a woman." commander caspian was quite surprised and sensed the space around him "i can''t sense anyone..." *treek* suddenly all of the twenty space arks began to tremble and the cultivators in those arks were surprised. "what is happening?" "w-we don''t know... the arks are not stable." "commander.. to the front... i can see something? someone?" commander caspian turned his gaze to the front through the window and saw a beautiful woman standing in mid-space. her long silver hair cascaded down her shoulder, her eyes gold as the heavens, and a golden veil hid half of her face but she was wearing a pair of pants and shirt? a smile stretched across her lips as she mumbled under her lips "it feels good to wear darling''s clothes... i can smell him.. hehe." "now then, to clear some pests." as she uttered, a cold glint passed through her eyes "eyy... information surely passes quickly within your organization." commander caspian was taken aback looking at the unparallel beauty and his gaze narrowed "who is she... and what is she doing here?" the man near him spoke "c-commander, i am afraid... the woman in front of us is at the pinnacle of the empyreal realm." "she has such an intense aura..." commander caspian''s face turned bitter "that''s... what i am also worried about. should we just retreat?" "we don''t need to offend and slip away from here... like we were just passing by." "contact the headquarters and report to them about the situation and the star we found here." no one knew what happened next and with a bright golden light, the arks were obliterated into nothingness, not leaving anything. qian shi turned her eyes and at the corner of her golden eyes, she saw a small red ark which is half broken is trying to escape in a slow pace. "hmm.. you ejected yourself from the ark before i opened the eye." it was commander caspian''s right hand man, who escaped from the main ark as soon as commander caspian went outside. the man pushed the engine on the ark and used manual controls to push his leg on the throttle. "ahh fuck this shit!!! what is that thingg!! who is she??" no matter, how much he tried to increase the speed, he couldn''t, as the ark is half destroyed and malfunctioning. she nodded to herself "well, i saw you escaping... but i won''t kill you because your destiny lies in the hands of someone else." giggling, she turned to look at the two people who were dashing from the earth and as she saw yao lian, she clicked her tongue. "how envious..." she uttered as she disappeared from there. *swish* zhao tian and yao lian dashed into the space and a blue energy covered zhao tian''s body to not let his body rip in space pressure. his gaze squinted as he saw a red glint in the endless space and yao lian who was beside him uttered "that''s an ark... and it seems like one of those space pirates." "but there is only one... most likely they came for patrol work." looking at the ark which was half broken, dragging in the space, he took a silver bow from his storage ring. seeing him, yao lian was confused "what are you doing?? that ark is broken and looks like that guy is going away from here... don''t attack him. if he came out, we are dead." but zhao tian didn''t heed her and a blue arrow appeared on his palm. he gritted his teeth, feeling the sheer pressure of the arrow and putting the arrow between the string, he pulled back the string. his sharp gaze was fixated on the ark and *swoosh* as he let go of the arrow, it hurled through the space as a long streak of blue energy and... *booooooommm* --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 408: See you later! the arrow shot through the void space as a streak of long blue energy and as it hit the red ark. *bboooommm* the ark was shredded into pieces, creating a huge explosion as the rubbles of the ark scattered across the space. what? yao lian''s jaw dropped looking at the destroyed ark, and she couldn''t believe that he just obliterated an ark and killed an empyreal realm cultivator with just an arrow. "what the hell? what did you do? is it that arrow?" with a chuckle, zhao tian spoke "you see, i have a wife who loves artifacts very much. she was so worried that i would get up in some danger with the high star people so she gave me some of these elven artifacts." h-huh? yao lian knows how precious elven artifacts are because, among all of the high stars, the elves are the ones who can refine the most powerful artifacts. there are rumors that even people from astral realm contact them to get artifacts. "but... how did you get your hands on elven artifacts in the first place?" zhao tian just shrugged as he glanced at the shredded pieces of the ark scattering around in the space "i have my ways." so you have no intention of saying it... yao lian started at him blankly. his frown deepened as he spoke "you said that they were here for patrol work, right? these space pirates..." "but that one''s ark was like half destroyed?" hearing him speak, yao lian''s gaze also narrowed "maybe while they were passing through this star for patrol, their ark malfunctioned?" "but it will be real trouble if he has already informed his headquarters about the situation and told them about this new star he found in the high star circle." "in a few days... they will come with their powerful people to plunder this star." zhao tian''s gaze narrowed in thought as he turned his eyes to the moon and looking at his face, yao lian asked "so you were not blindly coming here to check on them..." "you already have some powerful artifacts to kill someone at empyreal stage... even though we don''t know which stage that man was in... it is still impressive." zhao tian gave a nod "you have to be cautious when you know you are the weakest in this high star circle." a soft sigh escaped his lips ''i have to cultivate to get even stronger, so i don''t have to be afraid of anyone... and don''t have to rely on anyone.'' at this time, he felt someone poking at his shoulder and he turned his gaze to yao lian "hm?" yao lian pointed at the flying thing around earth and asked "what is that? i saw that when i first came here too." looking at the satellites slowly circling around the earth, he spoke "those are satellites." "ehhh, is that an artifact?" -_- zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, something like that." under the white quilt on the bed, zhao tian and ning zuiye were cuddling, their legs intertwining with each other as their hands explored each other''s bodies. "tian..." ning zuiye breathed his name under her lips, as he placed a kiss on her collarbone, making her body melt in his embrace. "zui''er..." hearing his affectionate tone, ning zuiye''s heart fluttered and he reached out taking her boob in his palm as he gave her a nice squeeze. zhao tian raised his gaze and looked into her purple eyes. as he glanced at her velvety lips, he couldn''t control himself and leaned forward, kissing her lips. "hmmngh~ tian..." as he sipped her lips, ning zuiye''s hand went behind his neck, pulling him even closer to him. at this time, another pair of hands hugged him and zhao tian chuckled "xiu''er... you woke up." mei xiu turned his body and pecked his lips "good morning, tian..." "tian... kiss me more..." "no, me..." "aunt zuiye.." "angh~~ tian.." "hmngh~" the door of the room opened and ning yueli stepped in "brother tian...." she was dumbfounded as she saw the three people who were covering themselves with the quilts and cuddling underneath it. huh? giggling, she jumped on the mattress, crushing them "brother tian!" "ughh.. who is that..." "my chest." ning yuelin pulled down the mattress and yelled "brother tian you are in news again." "zhao tian in space..." huh? ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 409: In Space? "brother tian!!" yelling his name, ning yueli jumped onto the mattress where the trio was cuddling underneath. "ughh!" "who is that?" "my chest..." ning yuelin pulled down the quilt and saw zhao tian''s face as a smile stretched across her lips "good morning, brother tian." ning zuiye lowered the quilt, her face grimaced in slight pain as she glanced at ning yueli "yueli... uhh.. my stomach, why did you jump on us?" pouting her lips, ning yueli replied "because you sneaked yesterday night, without telling me and cover that..." she said pointing at her boobs. ning zuiye was embarrassed and hurriedly covered her boobs with her hand as she averted her gaze shyly. looking at her mother being shy, ning yueli let out a sigh and at this time, mei xiu also peeked out from the quilt. "little sister yueli... uhh." ning yueli showed a cheek smile and spoke "good morning, sister xiu..." mei xiu rolled her eyes "not good anymore, you just ruined it... i was cuddling with tian." she uttered hugging zhao tian. zhao tian pulled himself up and sat on the bed as he stretched his arms after a ''long'' night. "w-woaahh..." ning yueli''s eyes sparkled with stars looking at his muscles contorting and twisting. she moved and sat on his lap, curling her hands around his neck "brother tiannnnn...." letting out a chuckle, zhao tian hugged her back "li''er." *flick* ning yueli took her phone from the storage ring and showed a post to him "see this brother tian... you are in space." eh? zhao tian saw a light blurred picture of him in the space with a bow on his head and beside him, yao lian is levitating. faces and yao lian''s fox ears can''t be seen clearly because the whole image is quite blurry. a frown crept over zhao tian''s face looking at the picture and muttered under his lips "they took this picture through... satellite or space station?" hearing his mutter, ning yueli was taken aback "e-eh? you really went into space, brother tian? i thought this was an edit." hm? getting curious about their conversation, mei xiu and ning zuiye also peeked at the mobile screen. looking at the number, she tilted her head and accepted the call, bringing the mobile close to her ears "hello, who are you?" joshua brown, the secretary general of uno, who was on the other end was startled hearing a feminine tone and spoke "um, miss... is mr.tian there?" ning yueli turned to him and nodded her head "yeah, he is here." "can you pass the mobile to him?" ning yueli raised an eyebrow and asked "who the hell are you?" joshua brown smiled bitterly and replied "miss, i am joshua brown." "eh?" zhao tian hugged mei xiu and asked "yueli, who?" looking at him, ning yueli said casually "some old man called joshua brown..." joshua brown: -_- old man? zhao tian raised an eyebrow and extended his hand as ning yueli passed the mobile to him. bringing the mobile close to his ears, zhao tian spoke "mr.brown." joshua brown spoke in a respectable tone "mr.tian, i hope you are having a good morning and didn''t disturb your time." zhao tian shook his head "oh, nothing like that. what''s the matter... the image of me..." joshua brown scratched his head "about that... we can''t talk such confidential things over the phone. so if you could tell me when you are free, i can arrange a meeting with all the world leaders at that time." zhao tian was quite surprised... changing the meeting of world leaders for his free time? chuckling in his heart, he replied "how about afternoon, 2pm... china time." joshua brown hurriedly accepted, "yes, mr.tian.... we can do it." "ok, then i will see you there." cancelling the call, zhao tian glanced at the three women surrounding him and smiled softly. mei xiu pulled him and hugged his naked body, pressing her boobs on his chest "tian... let''s cuddle even more." ning zuiye also hugged him from behind, placing a kiss on his ear "yeah... it was kind of so good cuddling with you under the quilt." seeing them ning yueli also began to remove her clothes "let''s all cuddle together naked on the bed." --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 410: Ideas for future?! clad only in pants, zhao tian stepped out of the mansion and raised his head, gazing at the sun within the artifact. *clank *clank* hearing some noises, he moved his gaze to the right and saw yu hua and zahra ashante fighting as the first thing in the morning. "bring it on.." "fuck, off cunt." letting out a soft sigh, he turned his eyes to xia shyi who was sitting on a chair a the table in the grassland and a pink fox was also on the table. he walked close to them and uttered "oh, so you can also change forms like this..." yao lian turned her head and nodded "yeah... i can take this fox form ev if i have life ergy." zhao tian pulled a chair and sat on it. he th glanced at xia shyi who was in deep thought and called her "shyi..." xia shyi lifted her head and looked into his eyes "tian, i just heard what lian said... yesterday night, you killed someone from the space pirate organization." zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, freya''s elv artifacts are of great help." the frown on xia shyi''s face deeped "we didn''t know if the one who came for patrol passed the information to his headquarters about this new high star he found." "if he did... tian, you need to escape from this star." upon hearing this, a soft sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips as many other thoughts ran in his mind. at this time, yu hua and zahra ashante also came there after there training session "tian..." zhao tian turned his head and smiled at them "hua, zahra..." zahra ashante hopped on his lap as yu hua sat on the table she asked "what happed? it seems like you were having a serious conversation." xia shyi began to explain the dire situation they were in and zahra ashante raised an eyebrow "th, tian... why don''t you just leave for another high star right now?" "are you worried about the people of this earth?" zhao tian shrugged softly "one thing is zhezhu. xue''er and zhilian are ruling that. i can''t just abandon them and leave as they are emotionally connected to zhzhu..." "i don''t want xue''er to be sad..." zahra ashante''s gaze squinted and she spoke "but tian... if space pirates came, we can''t fight back anyway, so we should just leave... at least to protect ourselves." xia shyi replied "zahra, we can''t be sure that the space pirates are the ones coming.. if some good apex star people come, it will be beficial for us." "that''s why tian is staying here to negotiate with them, represting this star." zhao tian continued "and another thing is, i will be going into closed cultivation." h-huh? hearing this, zahra ashante and yu hua were startled "you are going to... seclude yourself?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah... i can''t go to another high star wh i am weak like this." "i need to at least reach soul refine stage... before vturing in the high stars." yu hua was quite confused and tilted her head "soul refine stage... what are the stages in the empyrean realm in the first place?" "hahaha..." ... meanwhile, somewhere in the low star- a woman with flowing blonde hair stood gracefully at the corner of a quaint little restaurant, as she glanced at the customers and workers, a gtle smile dancing on her lips, hinting at a sse of conttmt and appreciation "it''s be years since i made this restaurant..." ... a mutter escaped zhao ning''s lips. (a/n: check chapter 60 for a little referce to zhao ning if u have forgott..) however, the smile on her face disappeared and she turned her blonde eyes to the door at the front. she could feel the air a her grow heavier, thick with an unsettling tsion that made her skin prickle. her body shivered in fear and her eyes shrank in shock, feeling the presce coming towards the restaurant. *swish* zhao ning felt a tightness in her throat as she stood froz in place, looking at the powerful presce standing at the doorstep. in the dim light of the eving, there stood an chanting woman whose beauty captivated all who dared to look upon her. her long, lustrous black hair cascaded gracefully down her shoulders, shimmering with every subtle movemt as if it were spun from the finest silk, her eyes were red crimson. she has a pair of demonic horns on her head, and a cold light lingering in her eyes. as the woman waved her hand, a surge of dark, swirling ergy erupted from her palm like a powerful vortex and before zhao ning could make a move, the black ergy spread across the whole restaurant. *swish* in the next instant, the darkness consumed the people inside the restaurant and cindered them to nothingness. the restaurant which was bustling till now, wt eerily silt. zhao ning could not ev react and the newly arrived woman uttered in a cold tone, her voice cutting through the air. "after years... i have found you..." zhao ning''s mind finally registered the things that were happing and turned her trembling gaze to the woman. "e-e-eldritch empress..." *tap* *tap* the woman walked closer to zhao ning and reached out, her fingers clutching zhao ning''s neck. "urghhhh!!!" zhao ning could feel the pressure of her cold hand tighting a her throat, making it increasingly difficult for her to breathe. panic surged within her as she fought against the constricting grip, desperately trying to free herself from the suffocating hold. there were no emotions in the crimson eyes of the woman as she spoke "let me ask you..." "where is my son, vester?" ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 411: Azryth Dina Grimveil! "where is my son, vester?" a chilling voice escaped the woman''s lips, her crimson eyes piercing through the soul of zhao ning. her cold fingers gripped zhao ning''s neck tightly as if twisting it and zhao ning''s body shuddered under her clutch. the woman, azryth dina grimveil, moved her crimson lips to speak "heeding the ''apostle''s'' words... i bore the ''god''s child''" "later, listing to the same apostle''s words... i gave my son to the bitch of the maverick family... to raise my son, vester." her eyes condsed "but you... ran away from the astral realm with my son." she scoffed under her breath as she spoke "i should have giv my son to the north astralians instead of the south; you guys betrayed me." zhao ning''s face winced in pain but still, she uttered her words "c-cessna is vester''s real mother..." upon hearing her words, anger surged in azryth grimveil''s heart, her grip tighting. "that slut cessna maverick is not my vester''s mother..." "i am his real mother." "so where is my son?" zhao ning bit down on her lips not wanting to say anything about cessna maverick or vester maverick "i-i won''t tell you..." nerves popped in the azryth grimveil''s forehead and her eyes glowed faintly looking at the brimming soul in front of her. "your soul looks... great. let me tormt it a bit." the woman let go of zhao ning''s neck as she stumbled on her knees on the floor. "haah!" "haah!" zhao ning took deep breaths to let the airflow into her throat and she could feel her throat hurting. she raised her gaze to look at the imposing woman and the woman extded her hand. black ergy oozed from her palm swirling a, zhao ning''s body and in the next instant it tered her body. zhao ning panicked and before she could react, the black ergy seeped into her body. as if possessed, her neck snapped up, and her eyes rolled up, turning completely back. "arghhhhh!!!!!! aaahhhhh raghghhhhhhhh! noooo!!!!" zhao ning''s body shivered and her horrifying screams of pain echoed through the restaurant. azyrth looked at zhao ning with no emotions in her eyes because all she wanted right now was her son. vester von grimveil. she would go to any extt to get her son back. she raised her leg and smacked her black heel on zhao ning''s face. *thud* zhao ning rolled down on the floor clutching her face as agony of screams continued to escape her lips. "arghhhh!! cughhh! grughhh!!! nooo lett mee goooo!!!" at this time, zhao tian who was hovering in the air glanced down at the reporters and normal people who were gathered in front of the building. his tied hair fluttered in the gtle breeze and he was wearing a blue casual jacket with pants. *flick* he landed on the floor and the people who saw him jumped inside the security bars to take photos of him. "zhao tian!" "zhao tian!" the reporters rushed to him to ask questions... "mr.zhao tian... is the photo of you in space real or not?" "this hairstyle also looks good on you, mr.zhao tian." "mr.zhao tian, are you married?" "do you have a girlfrid?" "that woman beside you was that your girlfrid?" zhao tian showed a faint smile and walked past them as he was sured by bodyguards. "mr.zhao tian... a selfie with me please." "me too..." zhao tian allowed them to have selfies with him and soon walked inside the building. taking the mobile from his pocket, he saw that the time was 3 pm "i am late by an hour..." as zhao tian tered the conferce room, everyone turned their gazes to him and stood up. "mr.tian..." joshua brown gave a humble bow and soon, zhao tian wt and sat beside the ombudsman of china. no one asked why he was late. the ombudsman had a proud smile on his face and looked a at the people in the conferce room smugly, showing off that zhao tian came and sat beside him by himself. the others also sighed in their hearts because zhao tian looked more fridly with the ombudsman of china. as zhao tian sat, everyone took their seats, and the ombudsman who was beside him hushed in a low voice. "i am proud to sit beside the world ssation, zhao tian..." ev though zhao tian is not that much active on social media, day by day, he is getting popular.. because wh they talk about cultivators, zhao tian''s name is the one that first pops up as the first cultivator. joshua brown who was sitting at the front, spoke "now that mr.tian is here. let us begin." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 412: A small meeting! taking a deep breath, joshua brown spoke "releasing mr.tian''s picture of him being in space is the first step of revealing the truth about high stars to the public." hearing this, a slight frown appeared on some people''s faces while some exchanged bewildered glances. joshua brown added "this will be a huge revelation to the public." "mankind has always sought answers for what lies beyond this solar system. are there humans or alis out there..." "so wh we reveal this... the public will surely panic and some may ev revolt." "some may ev say that it is not real and that the governmt is manipulating them." "nevertheless, we shouldn''t abruptly reveal this to the public." "step by step, we have to tell them to avoid commotion." upon hearing this, zhao tian''s gaze squinted and joshua brown glanced at zhao tian who was deep in his thoughts. "mr.tian." hm? zhao tian raised his gaze to look at him and joshua brown asked with a smile, "if i may ask... what were you doing in space with a bow?" hearing his question, zhao tian let out a sigh as he leisurely leaned back on his seat "well, you see, i have placed an artifact to detect if someone from high stars came near earth''s vicinity." "and as the artifact beeped, i wt to check it with my girlfrid. i saw someone from the space pirates organization patrolling a our planet." "so i killed him..." wha- the people in the conferce room were dumbfounded and their jaws dropped to the floor hearing zhao tian casually talking about killing someone from high star. joshua brown snapped out of his shock and asked hastily "m-mr.brown? did you kill him? someone more powerful from high star." "a-and, what is this space pirates?" with a nod, zhao tian began to explain to them "space pirates is an organization from high stars... they just wander a in space, plundering other stars." "and i have some powerful weapons, so i killed him." "if this space pirates organization came to our star, you are all doomed." a frown of concern etched everyone''s face after hearing zhao tian''s explanation and they are afraid that this space pirates organization has already set their eye on this star. because they know they are powerless against them and can only surrder. they also noticed another thing along the lines... zhao tian has a girlfrid and powerful just as him to vture in space. after an hour of chatting, zhao tian breathed out a soft exhale "for now focus on organizing these newly awaked people and don''t let them wreck havoc." zhao tian gtly hugged her from behind, sliding his right hand inside her bathrobe "xiang..." muttering her name, he oped his lips softly nibbling on her ear, making her body tremble in his arms. hun xiang gtly closed her eyes, allowing herself to sink into his arms and slowly undid the bathrobe as it slid her shoulder to the floor. as it cascaded down her body and pooled a her feet on the floor, she made it easier for zhao tian to explore her body. zhao tian smiled and groped her boob, his finger circling her nipple in a teasing manner "what a good girl you are..." he murmured, his voice low and filled with a playful tone. hearing this, hun xiang pouted her lips and glanced away. zhao tian chuckled and pulled her ev closer, making her fall onto his chest. with a gtle smile dancing across his lips, he planted a tder kiss on her cheek, "what''s got my dear in such a huff?" he teased playfully, his voice laced with affection. still sulking her lips, hun xiang replied "that is because, my master is not giving me atttion for some days now... he is so busy." zhao tian''s hand traveled to her waist, taking in every delicious curve of her body. as he leaned in closer, his voice dropped to a sultry whisper, "you do realize just how busy i am right now, don''t you, my dear?" his fingers trailed from her waist as it reached down her crotch and hun xiang''s body stiffed, the soft touch eliciting a shiver of pleasure from her. zhao tian smiled as he caressed her clit with his finger and hushed in her ear "how do you want me to make it up for you?" hun xiang turned a on his arms and raised her hands as she began to remove his jacket "how else, do you think... master?" zhao tian hugged her and leaned forward, taking her lips in a tder kiss. hun xiang too reciprocated the kiss, sipping his lips. pulling back from the kiss, hun xiang planted small pecks on his soft lips as she she asked, her breath hitting his lips. "and... the reason you came to visit me?" zhao tian''s hand slid down from her waist, trailing softly over her skin until it came to rest on her ass cheeks, where he grasped it firmly in his palms, feeling the warmth and the curves beath his touch. "i am in germany right now... and your ring is connected to zhzhu, right? i wanted to return to zhzhu..." *puff* as she threw his jacket, she ran her delicate fingers over his taunt muscles "i see... are you in a rush?" zhao tian drew her closer, as he looked into her red eyes "i wanted to leave as soon as possible... but after seeing you right now, my plans changed...." "i have to ravish this cute lamb now." hun xiang giggled upon hearing his tease and wrapped her hands a his neck "i see..." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 413: A talk with Zhilian! *flick* zhao tian and hun xiang appeared back in hun xiang''s home in zhzhu. hugging hun xiang in his arms, zhao tian placed a kiss on her lips. as he pulled back slightly to gaze into her eyes, he spoke softly "you can return, xiang." with a nod, hun xiang returned back to the artifact and zhao tian teleported out of the house. after comprehding this space ergy, his teleportation range has wided to approximately 00 meters. appearing outside of the house, zhao tian was dumbfounded as he raised his gaze to look at the beautiful night sky. "it is already night?" he scratched his head with a sigh because he had be having sex with hun xiang for a long time, and it became night in the outside world. *swish* dashing in the air, he quickly reached the palace of zhzhu and stepped into the balcony of ning xue''s room directly. "ahh!" hm? as zhao tian landed on the balcony, he heard a yell and saw ning zhilian, who was sitting on the wood bch sured by pots of plants on the balcony. "zhilian..." zhao tian smiled faintly and leaned back on the balcony railing as he admired the beauty in front of him. ning zhilian is wearing skinny night robes, revealing the ticing cleavage of her plump boobs and the fabric is sticking to her skin, showing her beautiful curves. ning zhilian inhaled deeply, attempting to steady her racing heart and her lips twitched in frustration "you... why are you jumping into the balcony like this? you scared me." but th she felt his gaze on her chest and saw that her cleavage was exposed. flustered and caught off guard, she quickly raised her palm to cover her chest, feeling an intse heat rise to her cheeks as a deep blush spread across her skin. "what exactly are you staring at?" she exclaimed, her voice a mixture of embarrassmt and surprise. zhao tian shrugged casually as he spoke in a teasing tone "what is there to hide? i have se them anyway..." hearing this, the blush on ning zhilian''s face deeped as she remembered zhao tian saw her fully naked two times. and one time was wh he jumped into ning xue''s room through the balcony like this. ning zhilian stood up from the seat and leaned on the balcony railing beside him. she raised her purple eyes to gaze at the pretty stars and she could see the rift of the galaxy stretched across the sky. "yeah, they are beautiful..." she looked at the handsome man in the corner of her eyes, as the riching moonlight highlighted his facial features and his long shimmering hair fluttering in the air. on the chilly night, a warmth flooded her heart and she couldn''t hold the growing smile on her lips. "haah..." a breath escaped her lips which came out as a mist. "tian..." at this time, ning xue''s voice was heard and both of them turned to look at ning xue who was sitting on the bed inside the room. she slid out from under the covers of the bed, her feet touching the cool floor, and walked close to them, filling the gap betwe zhao tian and ning zhilian. "wh did you come here?" zhao tian hugged her in his left arm and uttered "just now..." "i see..." she closed her eyes and leaned onto his chest, letting her body seep into the warmth of his embrace. "tian..." ning zhilian''s eyes condsed seeing their intimate sce and she sighed in her heart. at this time, ning xue remembered something and oped her eyes "by the way, tian... now that you are leaving to high star, we sisters discussed and decided that we would be going on a family vacation before all of us leave this star." hm? zhao tian arched an eyebrow "a small vacation?" "yeah... we hav''t planned where it is yet and wanted to ask your opinion." ning xue th turned her gaze to ning zhilian and spoke "by the way, big sister.. if you want, you can also join." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! the chapters are late cus i am sorting out the things and plot for high stars, hehe. Chapter 414: A cold night! ning xue turned her gaze to ning zhilian and spoke "by the way, big sister.. if you want, you can also join." e-eh? hearing her words, ning zhilian was taken aback "me? you said that you were all going as a family... so.. why?" chuckling, ning xia replied "well, the other sisters liked their time with you when they came for the anniversary... so they asked you." "join only if you want to... we are not forcing you." ning zhilian took a quick glimpse at zhao tian and her eyes condensed in comtemplation "i will think about it." "i see..." muttering under her breath, ning xue again closed her eyes in his arms and zhao tian gently patted her, his gaze fixated on the sky above. ning zhilian stayed silent as only the noises of soothing night winds and the chirping noises of the crickets echoed in the air. at this time, zhao tian remembered something and turned to ning zhilian who was leaning on the balcony railing, "zhilian, send some elders from the top sects to the human world to help them in overseeing the newly awakening people." a slight frown crept over her eyebrows and she nodded her head "will be done, tian..." zhao tian smiled upon hearing this and gazed down at ning xue on his chest who was already fast asleep. chuckling in his mind, he bent down low and gently lifted her body, cradling her carefully in his arms as he made his way toward the bed. he softly placed her on the bed, and as he tried to pull back, he saw her fingers still clutching on his shirt. "tian..." muttering his name, she pulled him to the bed and hugged him tightly, her hands hugging his neck as her legs intertwined with his legs. zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and pulled the white bedsheet covering both of them "it is quite cold, isn''t it..." ning xue snuggled on him relishing in the warmth radiating from his body heat and muttered quietly "en..." ning zhilian saw this and shook her head helplessly as she again turned her purple eyes to look at the star and the rift of the galaxy. her gaze trembled and she breathed under her lips "i wonder... what''s the future gonna be." she then turned her head to look at zhao tian and ning xue who were sleeping on the bed, hugging each other closely. looking at the face of zhao tian, her eyes condensed uncertainty flickering within them. yet, after a brief moment of hesitation, she shook her head and flew out from the balcony. as the wind caressed her face, she dashed through the air, reaching a park in the royal capital of zhenzhu. hearing this, ning zhilian''s lips twitched "you know that''s cultivator''s skin are not always thick.. if it was, we wouldn''t even be able to feel our own skin." chuckling, zhao tian removed his jacket revealing the black t-shirt underneath and placed the jacket around ning zhilian''s shoulders. "so, how about now... the queen of zhenzhu?" as she felt the lingering wamth of his body heat on the jacket, a playful giggle escaped her lips as she turned to him, her eyes sparkling with delight. "good..." she said, her voice light and teasing. they continued their walk on the park and ning zhilian glanced at him in the corner of her eyes "by the way... tian, little xue said that you will be leaving to high stars, is that necessary?" zhao tian gave a nod "yeah..." "i see..." she didnt want to pry much into him, so she stayed silent, letting the cold wind tousle her hair. "let''s return..." *swoosh* both of them landed on the balcony and ning xue raised her head from the pillow "tian..." her gaze squinted, looking at his jacket around ning zhilian''s shoulders and zhao tian crawled to her on the bed. "xue''er..." ning xue againt nestled into his arms and he hugged her back, their legs entwining. looking at them, ning zilian glanced away and removed the jacket from her body. she came and sat on the bed beside zhao tian and slowly lay beside him, still a safe distance between them. as she glanced at his back, she muttered in her heart ''since he is here, everything will be alright...'' ... meanwhile, at the same time, two large arks were moving in space at a rapid speed, and on one of the arks, a handsome middle-aged man, wearing blue and black cloak is sitting on the luxurious seat. the man then turned his head to look at the man who was standing behind him and uttered "what was his name again?" "your highness, its zhao tian." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 415: From High Stars?! the gentle rays of the morning sun seeped through the delicate fabric of the curtains, casting a warm, golden hue over the room. zhao tian stirred slightly, his arm draped over ning xue, who lay nestled against his chest. ning xue''s eyes fluttered open, her long lashes brushing against zhao tian''s skin. she shifted slightly, her head still resting on his chest, and smiled as she felt the steady rhythm of his heartbeat beneath her ear. zhao tian, feeling her movement, slowly opened his eyes. his gaze softened as he looked down at ning xue, her delicate face enriched by the morning light. he tightened his embrace ever so slightly, pulling her closer and pressing a tender kiss to the top of her head. "good morning," he whispered, his voice still husky with sleep. ning xue smiled, her eyes shimmering with warmth and affection as she gazed up at him. "good morning, tian," she said gently, her voice barely above a whisper. she then turned her eyes to the back of zhao tian and saw ning zhilian sitting on the bed, tying her blonde hair. "big sister..." ning zhilian had a gentle smile on her face as she glanced at them. "good morning..." with a nod, ning xue got down from the bed, her body instinctively arching as she stretched her arms high above her head as a yawn slipped past her lips "i shall order someone to prepare the bath and tea for us." zhao tian slowly slid out from under the covers of the bed, his feet touching the cool floor as he stood up. "okay..." as she stepped out of the room, ning zhilian made her way toward him and suddenly hugged him, her hands entwining around his waist. hm? zhao tian was taken aback by her sudden hug, and because she was wearing a thin dress, he could feel her soft boobs pressing on his chest. "zhilian..." ning zhilian retracted the hug and took a step back, a sweet smile gracing her lips "i... it felt like its been so long.. since i got a proper sleep." "i am always cautious that something might happen.. if i fell asleep and i couldn''t sleep properly." "but... yesterday, when you were beside me... i just thought, since you are here... i can sleep peacefully." she scratched her head awkwardly. "i know... it is quite silly, but it is what it is... thank you for that." understanding her feelings, zhao tian nodded his head and returned her smile. *beep* *beep* however, at this time, zhao tian suddenly heard a beep sound and a deep frown creased his white eyebrows. zhao ning, who was scrolling through insta saw her brother calling and quickly attended the call "tian''er?" "ying''er, everyone is inside the artifact, right?" zhao ning frowned slightly and nodded "yeah, everyone is here.. aunt zuiye and yueli too. they are all here.. ahh, sister xue is out in zhenzhu." "ling sisters are sleeping inside the artifact, so yeah... all of them are here." zhao tian gave a nod "good." he cancelled the call and then called joshua brown to alert him about this. seeing his number, joshua brown also quickly picked up his call, bringing the mobile close to his ear. "mr.tian?" zhao tian spoke "quickly alert the president of russia. someone from the high stars is coming towards that point of earth." h-huh? joshua brown was completely taken aback but soon, understanding the situation, he nodded his head. "a-as you say, mr.tian." cancelling the call, panic gripped his heart "i-it has only been a week, and we are already getting invaded." ... *swoosh* *swoosh* two enormous futuristic looking space arks dashed closer to earth. and in one of the two great arks, one middle aged man was standing on the front, looking at the blue green planet. "hm, this star looks so small compared to other high stars..." the man who was beside him spoke in a respectable tone "it is to be expected, your highness." "after all, this star has just been ascended into a high star." "yeah..." the man nodded his head and turned his gaze to the planet that they were going to occupy. --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! gimme golden tickets!!! ???? Chapter 416: The arrival of intruders! it was a crisp, clear morning over the skies of siberia. the sun had just begun to rise, casting a soft golden light over the snow-covered landscape. life in the cities below moved at its usual pace; people bustled about, traffic hummed along the streets, and the distant mountains stood silent. then, something strange began to happen. high above the skies, two enormous shapes materialized dispersing the clouds around it. they were massive, sleek, and futuristic, painted in white and blue. they moved slowly, as if observing the world below. a glint of light caught the eye of a young boy playing in a snowy field outside his home. he squinted up at the sky, shading his eyes with his gloved hand. what he saw made his heart skip a beat¡ªa massive, white object slowly descending through the clouds. "papa!" he called, running toward his father, who was chopping wood nearby. "look at that!" a frown appeared on the man''s face and he looked up from his work. he followed his son''s gaze and froze. h-huh? the man dropped his axe, his breath fogging in the cold air as he stared at the two enormous arks in stunned silence. a woman glanced up as she exited a cafe?, her coffee cup in hand. the sky seemed darker than it should be, and when she looked closer, she gasped, nearly dropping her cup. within minutes, word spread like wildfire. people rushed out of their homes and workplaces, craning their necks to get a better view of the strange phenomenon in the sky. soon the streets were filled with the sound of clicking cameras and the low murmur of disbelief. "are those ufos?" a man muttered, his voice trembling with a mix of awe and anxiety. "they must be aliens," a woman next to him whispered, her phone held high as she recorded the scene. "what else could they be?" "bozhe moi!" as the arks drew nearer, they passed through the atmosphere, their exteriors glowing with a faint blue energy that dissipated the clouds. by now, the news had spread beyond russia''s borders. across the world, people were glued to their screens, watching live feeds of the event. every news channel had switched to coverage of the arks, with anchors speaking in hushed, breathless tones as they tried to make sense of what they were seeing. on the ground, military forces across russia were mobilizing. jets roared into the sky, circling the arks from a distance. people continued to take photos and videos, some livestreaming the event to millions of viewers worldwide. "c-cultivators from high star?" "and they are saying they are in some empyreal realm and more powerful than us.." "then what about zhao tian?" "powerful than him too?" ... *swoosh* zhao tian was dashing through the air at full speed, a deep frown etching on his face as he glanced at his mobile which is live streaming the arks in the sky. "the arks are not making any move... and is not attacking." looking at the white-blue color pattern of the ark, he raised an eyebrow as he remember xia shenyi and yao lian saying that the arks of space pirates have black and red with a skull mark on it. "so, they are not space pirates..." "i still can''t be sure." *flick* he soon reached the skies of siberia and was surprised to see such an enormous ark. the last time has saw an ark was when rui lian''s master came to pick her up and that was not big as this. "that ark looked so sophisticated and for fast travels. but this ark is so big..." the men who were driving the fighter jets around the large ark instantly recognized zhao tian and flew near him. looking at them, zhao tian signaled them to retreat. the men hesitated whether to retreat or not and at this time, they heard their commander speaking "do what zhao tian is saying..." nodding their heads, they retreated their fighter jets from the arks but still some helicopters and media helicopters were flying around the ark. zhao tian took a deep breath and floated toward the front of the ark, showing himself to the people inside there. if anything bad happens, he can use prime time to revert back six seconds and escape into the artifact. the people on the ground who were live streaming the event via mobiles and the news which are telecasting the incident sighed in relief seeing zhao tian. "now that zhao tian is here... we have hope." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 417: Zarek Talon! inside the artifact, xia shenyi, zhao suyin, zhao ying, ning xue, and ning zhilian were sitting on the couch looking at the mobile of zhao yiang, watching the stream of the ark invasion. zhao suyin was panicking, praying in her heart; that nothing would happen to zhao tian. a slight frown crept on xia shenyi''s face glancing at the futuristic and enormous ark painted with blue and white. "they are not space pirates..." hm? hearing this, all of them turned their eyes to xia shenyi and ning xue hastily asked "t-then do you know who they are... tian will be ok, right?" with a nod, xia shenyi spoke "by the looks of it, this ark is from ebon luohe star, one of the apex six high stars." ning zhilian blinked her eyes "just like freya''s star... elven star?" looking at the new woman, xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah..." "they are not bad people and have a good reputation, so i hope nothing bad happens to tian." the others let out a sigh of relief and ning zhilian''s gaze trembled as she clutched her palm ''i hope he will be alright.'' at this time, ning yueli dashed through the stairs reaching the living room and yelled "sister ying!! are you watching the stream?" "yeah.." ... zarek talon stood up from his seat, a flash of surprise passing through his eyes looking at the handsome man floating in front of their ark, his white hair fluttering in the air. he raised an eye in amusement "he is quite handsome..." sorion kalen gave a faint nod and spoke "yes, your highness..." ''why the hell are we talking about that?'' coughing slightly, he turned to walk "open the door, let go, and welcome our little guest." zhao tian who was levitating outside was still quite nervous and sighed in his heart. a little later, the door of the majestic ark opened and zarek talon and sorion kalen came outside, walking in mid-air. looking at the tall handsome middle-aged man, zhao tian frowned slightly and the people across the whole world also saw that man''s face in the telecast. xia shenyi who was watching the telecast, was taken aback as she uttered "t-this is zarek talon, the emperor of the ebon luohe star." "h-huh?? the emperor himself came to occupy a star?" hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow and retracted a blue beacon from his storage ring. looking at the blue beacon shining in red, a frown crept over zhao tian''s face and zarek talon also stopped. "someone has entered this star''s atmosphere." zarek talon raised his head looking at the sky "yeah, i can feel it too..." *feen* dispersing the clouds, a sleek silver ark dashed through the sky hurling towards zhao tian and zalek talon at full speed. the ark is not big like the one zarek talon came on, a lot smaller but seems more sophisticated than his ark. looking at the ark, zarek talon narrowed his eyes and a mumble escaped his lips "someone like us came to occupy this star?" the cameras in the helicopters also turned around and they couldn''t capture the ark which was moving at light speed. *flick* in the next instant, the ark hovered in front of zhao tian and zalek talor. zalek talor eyed sorion kalen to be cautious because they can''t let any other people occupy this star since they are ordered by the ''person'' to claim this star. and if they really began to fight against the one who came on this ark, this little star would be demolished to pieces not being able to bear their power. the cameras in the helicopter turned to the new ark near zhao tian and zalek talon. "what is happening?" "someone new?" "huh?" the public also began to panic. *flick* at this time, the door opened and someone stepped out of the ark... ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! well, i thought of bringing back this hehe 500 powerstones = 1 bonus chapter 100 golden tickets = 2 bonus chapters big gifts = bonus chapters Chapter 418: Who is this? the public began to panic watching the telecast as the new ark that had just appeared floated in front of zhao tian and zarek talon. zhao tian''s white hair fluttered in the gentle morning breeze, his blue eyes fixated on the ark in front of him. a slight frown crept over his face looking at the ark ''and now who is this?'' zarek talon and sorion kalen were not afraid, as they were one of the powerful entities in the high stars... *flick* the door opened and the anticipation in zhao tian''s heart grew. *tap* glancing at the beautiful purple heel, zhao tian raised an eyebrow ''it is a woman...'' a woman stepped out of the ark, her light purple hair gracefully dancing on her shoulders and her light purple eyes glinting in the morning sunlight, her body draped in regal purple robes, a purple veil hiding half of her face. -_- zarek talon and sorion kalen''s faces darkened upon seeing the woman and they gulped their saliva in nervousness. because the ''person'' who told them about zhao tian and ordered them to go and capture the star is none other than... her. zhao tian was amused in his heart looking at the breathtaking beauty and he has to admit that the woman is really gorgeous. not only him, but everyone in the world watching the broadcast was surprised to see the drop-dead gorgeous woman. looking at the woman, xia shenyi was confused "who is.. she?" as she stepped out of the ark, standing in mid-air, the ark disappeared into a golden ray; disappearing into the storage ring on her finger. her cold purple eyes glanced over at zhao tian and her eyes lingered on him for a moment before turning them to zarek talon. feeling her gaze, zarek talon slightly lowered his head and sorion kalen bowed his head in respect. zhao tian also noticed their reactions in the corner of her eyes and a frown crept over his face ''even the emperor of a high star lowers his head in front of her?'' as he locked his eyes with her, his heart palpated to see the coldness in her gaze melt and a gentle yet soft smile appeared on her lips. she took light steps walking toward him and zhao tian extended his hand to greet her "i am-" *puff* however, the woman didn''t care about his hand and directly hugged him, her arms finding their place around his neck. she closed her eyes in bliss, feeling the warmth of his body enveloping her, as her skin grazed against his. ''after... thousands of years... i finally met you, husband...'' wha- zhao tian, zarek talon, sorion kalen, and everyone watching the broadcast, their jaws dropped when the woman suddenly hugged zhao tian. "w-what is happening?" hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow and looking at his face, artoria evelyne uttered "call me artoria..." zhao tian was startled and smiled dryly in his mind ''who even is this woman actually...'' letting out a sigh in his heart, he whispered to her all the while, his hands still on her hips "artoria... why do you know about me?" artoria evelyne winked her eyes and replied with a teasing smile "that''s a secret. it can''t be told..." -_- zhao tian stared at her blankly as she refused to say anything and artoria evelyne laughed in her mind looking at his face. meanwhile, xia shenyi who was watching the steam via zhao ying''s mobile, her lips twitched in frustration. "ying, everyone is watching this right?" even though the quality of the video is not so high, they can see that the woman is hugging him and whispering in each other''s ears. zhao ying nodded her head "yeah..." "why the hell is he acting lovey-dovey with that woman in front of all the people? who even is she?" "does he know about her already?" sighing, zhao suyin shook her head "tian... never told anything about this woman. let''s wait for his return before falling to any conclusions." "en" "yaayy... brother tian is obviously cheating on us. hehehe." -_- they turned their stares to ning zuiye and with a deep blush she uttered "p-please... stop looking at me like that." ... artoria evelyne retracted herself from his hands and turned her eyes to zarek talon "well, anyway... let''s get to the reason we are here." "guide our way." zarek talon and sorion kalen walked first and zhao tian and artoria evelyne followed them back into the ark. --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! i have uploaded her picture in uh that popularity section, give her popularity waahhh. i have uploaded all pics in the character section kek Chapter 419: The Negotiations! *tap* zhao tian, artoria evelyne, zarek talon and sorion kalen were walking through the space of the ark. as they walked, the ambient lights of the ark illuminated their path, casting a warm glow on their faces zhao tian''s blue eyes wandered around in amusement looking at the interior of the futuristic ark and artoria eveylne found it cute seeing his curious eyes. leaning to him, she uttered in a low voice "are you curious about this ark?" zhao tian glanced at her and nodded his head "yeah..." with a smile, artoria evelyne replied "well, it is nothing much... they run on high astral stone in the main chamber and the astral energy is the power source." "ebon luohe star ranks top among other high stars in futuristic technologies like this... even better than elven star." upon hearing this, zarek talon raised his chest proudly and turned his head to look at zhao tian with a smile on his face. artoria evelyne continued "but in terms of creating powerful artifacts... no one can best elven star." =-= zarek talon smile dimmed but he had to admit that what she said was true. he again took a quick glimpse at artoria evelyne and let out a deep sigh in his heart. the reason he is obeying her commands even though he is standing on the epitome of power in high stars is simply because that woman is from... astral realm. so he couldn''t refuse her order when she asked them to go and capture a new star that had recently ascended. naturally, they were excited because a star''s ascension is so rare, that the number of stars known with that status can be counted with fingers. she also informed them to meet ''zhao tian'' of this new high star and offer peaceful negotiations with him. and he also came with one of the biggest arks he had to show his dominance and frighten the people of this star a little... however, they didn''t expect the ''person'' herself to give an appearance. "with such a leap in status comes both opportunity and danger. there are many in the cosmos who would see this star''s newfound strength as a threat. it is in light of this that i have come to offer... a proposition." with a nod, zhao tian asked "let me hear them, mr.zarek talon." sorion kalen gripped his palm in anger because, since the beginning, zhao tian had not shown any respect to his emperor but as his gaze swept over to the woman beside him, he sighed in his heart. zarek talon also felt it strange being called by his name but looking at artoria, he just... gave up. ''whatever...'' he continued "my star, ebon luohe, has existed as a high star for millennia. we have faced the trials and tribulations that come with such power, and we have emerged stronger for it." "but we understand that a newly ascended star, such as your star, is vulnerable. without the proper guidance and protection, it could easily fall prey to those who would exploit or destroy it." he paused, letting his words sink in before continuing. "i offer your star a partnership. under the banner of ebon luohe, your star would receive the protection and guidance it needs to thrive in this new position." "in return, we would take a portion of your star''s resources¡ªminerals, energy, and other assets that are abundant here but rare in the universe. in exchange, we would bring to your star the advancements of ebon luohe: technology, knowledge, and power far beyond anything you could imagine." "you speak of protection," zhao tian said slowly, his eyes locked on zarek talon''s. "yet you also speak of taking our resources." "how can we be certain that this partnership will not simply reduce earth to a vassal state, drained of its lifeblood for the benefit of another?" zarek''s smile widened slightly, as if he had anticipated the question and as he was about to speak, a loud voice echoed through the ark. "father!!!" eh? zarek talon''s face darkened upon hearing the scream and sorion kalen, who was beside him spoke "seems like the young lady has woken up from her slumber, your highness." ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 420: Negotiations 2! as zhao tian, zarek talon, sorion kalen and artoria evelyne entered the ark, the people who were watching the stream were quite disappointed. they began to wonder what would happen and created speculations. while they were also worrying for zhao tian. seeing them entering the ark in the live stream, xia shenyi let out a sigh and leaned back on the couch. zhao suyin cast a concerned glance in shenyi''s direction, her brow furrowing with anxiety "shenyi, nothing will happen to tian... right?" xia shenyi shook her head faintly "don''t worry... since it''s the ebon luohe star nothing would happen to tian... i am pretty sure." "but now i am confused about the woman who appeared just now and hugged tian for a long time." "who... is she." *tap* at this time, another woman casually walked down the stairs with a long sword in her hand. shi yixian took a quick glance at the women gathered on the couch and raised an eyebrow looking at the new woman... ning zhilian. then she didn''t bother to take a second glance at them and walked towards the door, so she could start her sword training. ning zhilian blinked her eyes as this was the first time she had seen this woman, though she had already seen all the other women of zhao tian during the anniversary festival. xia shenyi saw shi yixian leaving the room in the corner of her eyes and raised an eyebrow ''let''s ask if she knows about her...'' "yixian." hearing xia shenyi''s voice, shi yixian stopped and turned her eyes to her "shenyi..." xia shenyi smiled and gestured "come here, yixian..." she then turned to zhao ying "ying... you have the picture of her, right?" -_- zhao ying was dumbfounded and replied "i didn''t take a screenshot... well we can get it easily if we check the stream." ning yueli jumped from her sofa and rushed to them "don''t worry, i took screenshots. after all, we need proof that brother tian is cheating on us." -_- ''you still onto that?'' they all looked at her helplessly. "ahhh.. her face is still quite blurry in the stream too." zhao ying gave a nod "it can''t be helped because they are afraid of the arks and didn''t get too close to that for streaming from helicopters." *ahem* with a slight cough, zarek talon spoke "lyra... we are having an important discussion so..." hm? lyra talon rolled her eyes at him and got down from the table as she huffed under her breath "whatever... your so-called important talk is just... ridiculous..." she stretched her arms and glanced at zhao tian "by the way, how many moons does your star have?" "only one." lyra talon narrowed her eyes slightly, a thoughtful expression crossing her face and then she turned her head to zarek talon "then i am taking the mini ark and roaming this star circle system and this star for a bit." zarek talon gave a nod and replied "be careful out there.." "yeah yeah..." before she made her way out, she took a moment to look over at zhao tian, a friendly smile spreading across her face as she said "bye, zhao... see you later." zhao? zhao tian nodded his head "yeah... see you later." "show me around your star if you have time later." "sure..." zarek talon stole a quick glance at artoria evelyne, who appeared to be lost in her own world, and couldn''t help but frown slightly, a flicker of concern crossing his mind as he wondered, ''is she upset or angry about something?'' various thoughts are running inside artoria evelyne''s head ''i didn''t do anything that could potentially disrupt the course of destiny for my husband, did i?'' she pondered, her heart heavy with concern. ''i did them in order... uh, i don''t want anything to happen because of my words....'' ''this destiny and fate is a mysterious thing and... i shouldn''t mess with that.'' ''wait.. calling his name suddenly and hugging him... i-is that interfering?'' ''b-but after thousand years... i saw him, so i just couldn''t... stop myself from hugging him.'' her face darkened as she remembered a pair of golden eyes ''ahh... if i interfere much, that woman is going to be pissed off.'' she glanced at zhao tian in the corner of her purple eyes ''the intricate knot of destiny between heavens, honoured one and this world itself... along with the first honoured one...'' ''i shall just do my job along the course of destiny... for now.'' --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 421: Negotiations 3! after lyra talon left the room, zarek talon spoke "well, let''s continue our discussion... mrtian. we were talking about how this will drain your star." "a fair concern, mr.tian. but rest assured, the resources we require are a small price to pay for the safety and prosperity we offer in return." "ebon luohe has overseen the rise of many worlds like yours, guiding them to greatness. we do not seek to strip your star bare, but to cultivate it¡ªto help it realize its full potential as a high star." "but it will all be done in the name of ebon luohe, just like an emperor having many kingdoms under him." "we will take good care of that and protect it, but you just have to pay tax to the emperor." zhao tian frowned slightly and he was really pleased by the offer, and... he has no reason to refuse it. but right now, he is just trying to milk if he can get any other generous offers from this star. he knows that he is asking for too much and zarek talon, who is obviously a powerhouse doesn''t have to listen to him, who has not even stepped into the emyreal realm. however, zarek talon is still calm and respects his decisions and zhao tian doesn''t even respect him properly... this left him wonder, is the ebon luohe emperor too generous and kind-hearted for letting a weak man like him speak against him or... is he afraid of this woman beside him? he was sure it was the latter... sorion kalen was increasingly getting frustrated seeing zhao tian''s reluctance and his emperor had to sit and talk this out. with a thoughtful look, zhao tian spoke "the situation in the star is quite complicated." zarek talon gave a nod "hm, i am all ears." zhao tian began to explain, how normal humans were not aware of this thing called ''cultivation'' till now. read-more-at-mvlempyr and because of the sudden astral beasts'' wave, the star evolved into a high star and of course, he hid about the barriers sucking astral energy till now. artoria evelyne knows, that though a star meets all requirements for ascension... at the end, it is decided by the heavens if it wants to ascend or not. ''and this time the heavens have ascended the star where the honoured one was residing...'' after hearing the explanation, zhao tian nodded his head and glanced at zarek talon "so mr.zarek, you might have already guessed... people in the star are awakening as cultivators." "but there are very less cultivators, so we need people from your star to aid the new cultivators... and we also need resources like cultivation scrolls, pills, weapons and many other things." "and want you to teach about your technology to the people of my star." hearing the demands, sorion kalen''s jaw almost dropped ''t-this... this guy is just asking too much. what the hell?'' ''we are already providing protection from other stars and from space pirates. and this brat is asking too much... greedy bastard.'' zarek talon felt a cold stare on him and he already knew who it was. with a ''warm'' smile he spoke "haha, sure... mr.tian, after all, your star is special and speaking with you... i already consider you as my friend." "so of course we can do that for your star..." seeing his face, zhao tian laughed in his heart, and both of them stood from their seats as they shook their hands, sealing the deal. keeping his smile, zhao tian spoke "if there are any other requests, i will tell mr.zalek in the future...." again feeling the cold stare, zalek talon sighed in his heart ''we are not the ones exploiting him. he is the one exploiting us...'' "yeah, sure.. mr.tian, it was a pleasure meeting you..." zhao tian retracted his hand and spoke "then i am taking my leave mr.zalek for now. i need to convey the good news to other people in the star." however at this time, artoria evelyne intervened "wait, mr.zhao tian... i still have some things to talk with you." --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 422: With Artoria 1! smiling, zhao tian looked at zarek talon and spoke "then i am taking my leave, mr.zalek for now. i need to convey the good news to other people in the star." zarek talon nodded his head "yes, mr.tian... sorion, guide him." "as you say, your highness." however at this time, artoria evelyne intervened, "hold on a moment, mr.zhao tian... i still have some things to talk about with you." looking at her, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "you want to talk to me?" with a nod, she stood up from her seat and glanced at zarek talon in the corner of her eyes "when will you be leaving from this star?" zarek talon replied with a thoughtful face "when my daughter returns... like within few hours we will leave this star." "after that i shall send groups from my star to aid this star according to mr.tian''s demands." hearing this, artoria evelyne nodded her head in satisfaction and moved her eyes to zhao tian, a smile gracing her lips. "follow me... mr.zhao tian." she uttered before leaving the room. sighing in his heart, zhao tian also followed her to leave the room. before long, the two of them stepped out of the ark and appeared outside, floating in the air and zhao tian checked the time on his mobile and saw it is past morning. the helicopters, which were rounding around the large ark also turned their cameras to zhao tian. "quick, quick... it is mr.zhao tian..." "he is out now." the people who were waiting in the stream were also excited to hear this and wondered. "is he alright?" "what happened inside." "zhao tiannn!!!" artoria evelyne who was beside him giggled faintly looking at the helicopters and muttered in a soft tone "mr. zhao tian certainly seems to have a lot of admirers." zhao tian smiled dryly and replied, "you can just call me tian... artoria." artoria evelyne''s gaze softened upon hearing this and a gold light shot from her ring as a space ark appeared in front of them. artoria evelyne looked at his surprised face in the corner of her eyes and giggled in her heart finding his antics so cute. ''as she said... he does like sweets and have a quite weird habit of eating cake with tea and sweet tooth.'' zhao tian looked around and took a plate and spoon. then he sliced a piece of cake and placed it on the table. artoria evelyne blushed faintly as she felt like they were being husband and wife as he is doing things on his own, inside her ark without the awkwardness of being a ''guest''. he took the plate and shot a glance at artoria before leaving the kitchen and entering the living room. a little later, artoria evelyne followed him to enter the living room and saw him eating the cake, sitting on the couch. she went and sat beside him, placing the teacup on the glass table in front of the couch. "here, tian..." with a nod, zhao tian took the tea cup in his hand and took a sip of it. ''woah...'' zhao tian was impressed by the taste of the tea and uttered "the tea is great..." artoria evelyne gave a nod and spoke "thank you... and how is this ark?" zhao tian smiled faintly and replied "it is also great..." with a giggle, artoria evelyne asked "you like it?" "yeah..." "then you can take it." zhao tian was quite surprised "eh?" seeing his reaction, artoria evelyne giggled and spoke "you can take it if you like it, tian." a soft sigh sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips and he shook his head helplessly before taking another sip of the tea. "so... what are your intentions with me?" hm? artoria evelyne raised an eyebrow upon hearing his words. -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 423: With Artoria 2! a soft sigh sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips and he shook his head helplessly before taking another sip of the tea. "so... what are your intentions with me?" hm? artoria evelyne raised an eyebrow upon hearing his words and tilted her head like an innocent lamb "what are my intentions with you?" seeing this, zhao tian spoke with a light chuckle "come on... don''t act like that. you suddenly appeared out of nowhere and is being so kind to me." "because of your presence... i could seal a great deal with zarek and now, you are offering this ark to a man you just met today." "all because you want to get a good place in my heart and get brownie points?" "what could the reason be?" smiling, he glanced into her purple eyes "i am not sure if i have anything that i can offer to a woman who is from the astral realm." artoria evelyne was quite surprised that he even guessed that she was from the astral realm and calmly took a sip of her morning tea. "well, i do have some ill intentions." hearing this, zhao tian frowned slightly and asked "and... what are those?" with a soft smile gracing her lips, artoria evelyne asked "can i be straightforward?" zhao tian nodded his head "please be blunt and straightforward." nodding her head, artoria evelyne muttered in a soft tone "i have fallen for you tian... it was love at first sight." what the hell? zhao tian was taken aback to hear this, as obviously, this was not the answer he was expecting to hear. however, his gaze narrowed and he uttered "i find it hard to believe... you just saw me like an hour ago." giggling, artoria evelyne asked in a teasing tone "why, tian? are you not confident in your looks?" zhao tian shamelessly nodded his head and replied "i know i am damn handsome and confident in my looks... but to charm a woman from astral realm in an instant?" artoria evelyne took a sip of the tea "oh.. please have more confidence in your looks, tian. you have such a charming face... i am sure women would flock to you." zhao tian still has doubts because he simply can''t believe that she is doing all of this to earn his love. zhao tian who heard her whole story was actually dumbfounded as that shit actually made sense. ''so... she really loves me?'' ''because there is no way, ebon luohe star found our star which is somewhere in the corner of high star circle within a week and they also seemed to fear her when she first appeared.'' ''so, it was sure that she was the one who called them.'' ''and i don''t have anything valuable for a woman from astral realm, other than my... physique.'' ''but not everyone can see through my honoured one physique unless they have astral constellation physique.'' ''the astral constellation physique holders have the power to see through other people''s physiques and in my knowledge, only two people have this, shenyi and freya''s mother.'' ''and even if this woman has this astral constellation physique... she is so much stronger than me, so if she wants, she can kill me or even take me from here.'' ''so... she really loves me?'' ''there is only one way to find out...'' *tak* he gently placed the tea cup and moved close to her, softly uttering her name "artoria..." artoria evelyne was surprised by his sudden approach and zhao tian reached out, gently grasping her delicate waist and pulling her close to him. her face instantly became red in embarrassment and zhao tian glanced down at her lips which were covered by the purple veil. he didn''t bother and leaned forward, placing a soft kiss on her lips over the soft fabric of the veil. *gasp* artoria evelyne was shocked, but she unconsciously closed her eyes, giving in and reciprocating the kiss. huh? zhao tian was shocked to see this ''so she really..'' he pulled back from the kiss and artoria evelyne opened her eyes, a soft smile appearing on her lips "tian..." but seeing his shocked face, she quickly realized "did you just kiss me... to test my feelings?" clearly getting annoyed by this, she placed the teacup on the table and pushed him from her. "let go of me, bastard... you are the worst." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 424: With Artoria 3! seeing zhao tian''s shocked face, she quickly realized "did you just kiss me... to test my feelings?" clearly becoming increasingly irritated by his behavior, she set the teacup down on the table with a slight clatter and firmly pushed him away from her, creating a noticeable distance between them. "let go of me, bastard... you are the worst." pushing him from her, she moved and sat on the edge of the sofa, frustrated by the little stunt he pulled just now. after waiting for a thousand years, she has finally come to meet him and their first kiss is fake and he was just testing her. zhao tian was sitting on the couch, still surprised, looking at artoria evelyne. he expected her to push him in the last moment or something like that, so he could prove that she doesn''t actually like him and was simply bluffing. because women like artoria hold their chastity at high value and won''t let any man touch them easily. however, he didn''t expect her to actually reciprocate his kiss. he really didn''t expect his face would charm even an astral realm woman at first glance. seeing that the woman was in a bad mood, zhao tian sighed in his heart and could understand why she was angry. not knowing how to approach as he felt really awkward to talk to her right now after what he did. "uh..." artoria evelyne''s eyes trembled as she looked at him in the corner of her eyes and she hesitated for a moment, her heart racing, "come on, at least try to console me..." with a faint smile, he moved closer to her and wrapped his arm around her shoulder, pulling her closer. "actually... i didn''t think you would kiss me back." artoria evelyne pouted her lips upon hearing this, but then a sigh escaped her lips and she uttered "i know... you wanted to be cautious, when a woman suddenly appeared and said she loves you." "but kissing her to test her feelings is just... worst." sighing in his heart, zhao tian replied "well, i apologize for that..." with a playful glint in her eyes, she lightly nudged his chest with her elbow, a teasing smile dancing on her lips. "you better be, you charming rascal," she said, her tone a mix of affection and mock severity. whilst saying this outside, her heart clenched in pain looking at his face ''tian... tian... i have been waiting for you for years...'' zhao tian gave a nod and replied, keeping his smile "but we barely know each other, artoria..." artoria evelyne raised her hands, placing them on his shoulders "if there is anything you want to know, i will tell you anything. my bust size is-" "wait, not that... you idiot." zhao tian couldn''t help but laugh and ask "what would you do if i am actually a misogynist?" artoria evelyne nodded without hesitation. "if you told me to welcome you back on my kness when you come home, i will do that. i will cook meals for you daily and walk three steps behind you." "and i won''t say no to anything in bed... you can explore all kinds of kinky stuff with me." wait, wait... what? he can already feel another zahra ashante in the making... looking into her purple eyes, zhao tian was dumbfounded "artoria?" artoria evelyne took a deep breath to clam her heart and uttered "tian... i am serious. i love you... i know it might be ridiculous for you to hear." zhao tian smiled dryly in his heart because he knew someone who directly came to him and sniffed him on their first meeting and said she loves him. at least, artoria is better than her in that case. zhao tian reached out tenderly caressing her cheek with his fingers and muttered in a soft tone "artoria... i am still not in love with you, but i am surely attracted to you and-" a wide smile appeared on artoria evelyne''s face and she jumped into his arms like a cat and hugged him "thank you so much, tian..." "don''t worry.. this is enough... i will surely make you fall for me with my charm." zhao tian was amused in his heart as to how fast she changed from an elegant woman to this now "you seem confident..." artoria evelyne nodded her head "of course..." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 425: With Artoria 4! "tian..." artoria evelyne plunged into zhao tian''s arms, her arms wrapping around his neck, and sighing in his heart, zhao tihean hugged her back. as she raised her head, zhao tian gazed into her gentle purple eyes and saw the genuine love for him... the same kind of eyes he had seen in his other women. he slowly began to understand that she really likes him as she even went to such extent to bring the ebon luohe people to help his star. looking at his blue eyes, artoria evelyne muttered "i told you i still haven''t forgiven you..." with a light hearted chuckle, zhao tian asked "oh, what amends should i do for you to forgive me?" a smile graced her lips as she replied "kiss me... compensate for the fake kiss with a real kiss." zhao tian glanced down at her juicy lips and raised his left hand, gently caressing her lower lip and she opened her mouth gently allowing him to play with her lips. "hm? you like my lips?" "they do look edible..." as he leaned forward to take a bite, artoria evelyne''s lifted her hand and placed her palm on his lips, stopping him from kissing her. zhao tian kissed her palm and she giggled "what? you want to kiss my lips?" "you are the one who asked me to-" she pressed her palm on his lips stopping him from speaking another word. with a seductive smile dancing on her lips, she licked her lips and asked "that''s not how you answer that question. do you want to kiss my lips?" looking at her lips, zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." as she got the answer she was expecting, she retracted her hand and zhao tian moved forward, capturing her lips in a sweet kiss. *smooch* artoria evelyne''s breath hitched, her heart beating faster as she leaned into him, savoring the soft texture of his lips. zhao tian''s hands slid down from her waist, slowly reaching down as he opened his palm softly grasping her ass. *gasp* feeling his sudden touch, she gasped under the breath of his kiss, however, zhao tian didn''t let her lips go and delicately bit on her upper lip. zhao tian moved slightly, lifting her effortlessly onto his lap, and she followed, her knees resting on either side of him as she straddled him, her body molding perfectly against his. artoria''s fingers threaded through his hair as her lips molded perfectly against his, soft and full, enticing him. in the heat of the moment, zhao tian decided to take a big step and slid his left hands from her cheek, reaching down to her chest as he softly pressed her boob. "hmmngh~" her eyes fluttered open, but she didn''t mind that and closed her eyes, focusing on his lips which are raining her neck with kisses. -read-first "tian..." zhao tian''s hands gracefully moved behind her, and with a deliberate movement, he began to remove her robe, taking his time as he carefully unfastened the fabric. feeling the clothes loosening around her chest, a soft breath escaped her lips "haah... tian...." she could feel her robes slowly slipping down her shoulders and zhao tian''s lips trailed from her collarbone to her bare shoulder as he pressed a deep kiss there. his heart beat quickened as he turned his gaze to her chest and saw the robe slowly slipping away, beginning to reveal her enticing cleavage. he found himself momentarily entranced, unable to look away as the delicate material continued to fall, revealing the soft contours of her figure. "artoria.." breathing her name, he brought his lips closer to her cleavage and kissed her chest inhaling her intoxicating scent. the desire to ravish this woman swirled in his heart and as the robe slipped down further, he could see the deep cleavage. he could feel his throat getting dry and not being able to control his urge he grabbed the left side of the robe, his fingers curling around the fabric and pulled it along with the white cloth surrounding her chest. "mmngh~~" his hazy blue eyes glanced at the left curvy boob, with a sweet pink nipple on top of it. feeling his gaze, artoria was embarrassed, and as he moved his face closer to her breast, she could feel his hot breath hitting her sensitive nipple. as he moved his lips to suck on her nipple, artoria evelyene suddenly remembered something and her eyes snapped open. ''w-wait... i interfered with the destiny?'' ------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 426: Leaving Artoria! artoria evelyne snapped off from the mood and opened her eyes ''did i interfere with his destiny? i-i... have this bad feeling of doing something i shouldn''t.'' as zhao tian was about to suck on her nipple, artoria evelyne grasped his shoulders and pushed him from her. zhao tian was startled by her sudden push and she got down from his lap, panicking in her heart as she stood up. seeing her being nervous, zhao tian also rose from the couch "sorry, did you not like it?..." he apologized as he felt like he really went overboard there. he just met her today and is already grasping her boob so he thought he was being pushy with her. hearing his apology, artoria evelyne hurriedly shook her head "no... no, tian, i_" she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. she took a step forward and hugged him "tian... i didn''t hate it when you touched me... i am even ready to give my chastity to you right now, b-but i suddenly remembered an important thing and i need to go back to the astral realm." huh? zhao tian was surprised and artoria evelyne retracted the hug as she began to correct her dress, properly wearing it. after tidying her clothes, she looked at him, a soft smile spreading across her lips "tian... just remember that i love you from the bottom of my heart. however... right now... i don''t have enough time to spend with you." "i have to return to my clan..." feeling the urgency in her tone, zhao tian nodded his head "ok... then, when can we meet again?" upon hearing this question, artoria evelyne''s gaze trembled as she lowered her head "i don''t know... but i am sure, we will meet again in the future." "and when i have time, i will come for you, tian." she leaned forward and pecked his lips before taking a storage ring from her own storage ring. smiling, she reached out to take his palm and placed the ring on his palm "keep this in memory of me, and inside it, there are a lot of divine astral stones." "this ark is from the astral realm, so high and middle astral stones don''t work in it. you should use these divine astral stones as the power source." before leaving, she hugged him for one last time and whispered in his ear "don''t forget that i will always love you... and will miss you." hearing her soft words caressing her ears, zhao tian''s gaze grew tender and he hugged her back "i hope to see you soon, artoria..." *gasp* artoria evelyne was taken aback to hear this and her eyes trembled as tears moistened, blurring her vision. ''i-i also... want to stay with you, tian... but i shouldn''t just interfere in your destiny. i have waited for a thousand years... i don''t mind waiting for a little longer.'' zhao tian felt her hug on him becoming tighter and she uttered "tian... let me stay like this for a while." huh? the women looked at his crotch and saw the huge bulge. "well, something happened." mvlempyr-chapter ning yueli giggled playfully "as i said, brother tian is cheating on us." looking at his bulge, zhao suyin gently got down from the couch and kneeled in front of him, as she raised her hands to tie her hair into a ponytail. with a seductive smile, "well... i have to take good care of my son. this is not good for his health..." she reached out and pulled down his pants along with his boxers, as his dick popped out like a raging dragon. the others stared at her blankly seeing her pulling out his dick in the middle of the living room. "hehehe." giggling, zhao suyin grasped his hot dick within her delicate fingers and leaned forward giving a kiss on the tip of his cock. "tian''er..." she let out her tongue and began to lick his dick moistening it with her saliva. "haah..." zhao tian let out a satisfied groan feeling his mother''s moist tongue rolling on the sensitive tip of his dick, giving him pleasure. ning zuiye and ning yueli were embarrassed to see this scene, as they had never tried to pleasure him orally. zhao ying stood up and began to remove her pajamas. along with her, xia shenyi also began to unfasten her robes "considering how much of a pervert you are... we can''t have a talk without satisfying that thing." the robes slipped down and pooled around her legs as she pushed her boobs on his face "you goddamn pervert..." zhao tian hugged her waist and opened his lips to suck on her nipples and at this time, zhao ning also moved forward, kissing his neck. "tian''er..." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! this is a bonus chapter for 500 powerstones last week! Chapter 427: *Subduing the bulge in his pants* "haargh... mom...." zhao suyin raised her gaze to look at zhao tian and keeping her eyes in contact with him, she let out her tongue, licking his dick from the base of the cock to the tip. with a sultry voice "tian''er... you like your mom''s blowjobs the best, right?" she asked stroking his hard dick up and down. looking down at her, zhao tian smiled and opened his lips to speak, however, xia shenyi turned his chin and kissed him. she pulled back the kiss, her lips hovering an inch from his "this woman... suyin is always taking your attention..." giggling, zhao suyin rolled her slippery tongue on his tip tasting the precum "say you are jealous that tian''er loves me the most." xia shenyi again kissed his lips and zhao tian''s right hand slid to her waist as he groped her ass. on the left side, zhao ying leaned forward, kissing his neck, her dainty fingers running through his chiseled chest teasing him. "urghh.." as he felt a sudden pleasure hit him, zhao tian retracted his lips from the kiss and looked down at his mom who had his whole dick inside her mouth. feeling her throat muscles twisting on his tip, zhao tian felt a pleasure of satisfaction wash over him and he sighed in contentment. "haah..." he grunted again as zhao suyin began to twirl her tongue on his shaft, giving him pleasure with her slippery tongue. *slurp* *slurp* she raised her head up and down, giving him a blowjob, and zhao tian closed his eyes in bliss. xia shenyi again captured his lips in a kiss and zhao ying let out her tongue licking his ear making it redder. zhao tian felt at the peak of pleasure being serviced by three women on all sides and relished in the heavenly feeling. ning yueli and ning zuiye glanced at each other, embarrassed to see them making out so shamelessly. ning zuiye was the first one to stand up and leave there "l-let them... in peace." following her ning yueli also escaped from the room, so mortified by the situation. pulling back her lips, zhao ying whispered in a husky voice "little brother, i can smell... another woman''s fragrance from your body." xia shenyi who was kissing him, pulled back the kiss and mumbled under his breath "yeah... i also got that sweet fragrance from you...." with a sly smile, zhao ying mumbled "this is no good, little brother... it seems like, as yueli said you were cheating on us." at this time, ning xue and ning zhilian walked into the living room and they were curious to hear some noises. and as they came inside, their jaws dropped instantly looking at the scene inside. zhao tian is sitting on the couch half-naked while the other three are servicing him. ning zhilian''s gaze inadvertently fell on his crotch and she gasped in shock looking at the huge dick which is going in and out of zhao suyin''s mouth. ''w-woah.. so that is tian''s... wait no... what?'' ning xia was flustered and hurriedly turned to ning zhilian and grabbed her hand, "big sister, let''s leave here... " she uttered and pulled ning zhilian out of there who was still in a daze after looking at the heavenly shaft. under their stimulations, zhao tian quickly reached his edge and grabbed zhao suyin''s head "mom.." *gasp* zhao suyin''s eyes widened as zhao tian suddenly grabbed her hair and began to ram his dick into her mouth. *squeech* *squeech* zhao ying retracted her lips and watched zhao tian violently pound his dick into zhao suyin''s lips. she was amused seeing his aggressiveness and she even saw zhao suyin''s throat builging with each push of zhao tian''s waist. getting turned on by this scene, zhao ying bit her lips ''next time... i am sucking his dick and making him fuck my mouth like this.'' zhao suyin''s eyes rolled up as she was helplessly ravaged in her mouth and all she could do was receive his thrusts. *gawk* *gawk* she was completely under the mercy of his dick as she grabbed his knees and she felt his hot dick throbbing in her mouth. her eyes went blank and *splurt* zhao tian shot his thick magma deep into her throat, directly reaching her stomach. as zhao tian pulled his dick out of her mouth, his thick semen sprayed painting zhao suyin''s face with his white cum. "haah..." zhao tian took a deep breath and zhao ying moved forward kissing him. pulling back from the kiss, "let''s go to my room... since we have guests here in the artifact." he muttered. his eyes glancing at the pink fox in the stairs hiding and watch them till now ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 428: Talk with his women! zhao tian is sitting on the bed in his room, his back leaning on the headboard slat of the bed with both zhao suyin and xia shenyi sitting beside him, leaning on his shoulders. zhao ying is sitting on his lap, with his dick still inside her pussy while resting her head on his shoulder with his arms around her waist. "so... that''s what happened. after successfully sealing the deal with zarek talon, i was going crazy with artoria for a while and she left." hearing the story, xia shenyi frowned slightly "so now, a woman from the astral realm is crazy over you..." "i showed the picture of that woman to yixian and asked her if she know her." "but she said that she doesn''t know about her." zhao tian raised his hand patting zhao yiang as he uttered "we don''t even know how many years it has been since yixian left the astral real-urgh" he suddenly groaned and with a chuckle he kissed zhao yiang''s head "don''t twist the inside of your pussy... while i am speaking." zhao ying grinned upon hearing this and tightened her grip on his cock with her inner muscles. "ying''er..." giggling, zhao ying kissed his cheek "seems like my pussy has taken the shape of your dick tian''er... it feels good just to be like this with your dick deep inside my pussy." zhao tian smiled upon hearing this and kissed her lips which she readily reciprocated. meanwhile, xia shenyi is still thinking over the things she heard "say thanks to your goddamn face, because of it, your whole star has been saved." "but if it even attracts a woman from the astral realm... it will bring you trouble when you reach high star, tian." zhao tian glanced at her and raised an eyebrow "because my handsome face will attract a lot of people?" with a nod, xia shenyi spoke "en, many people''s attention will be on you... well, you can also get benefits from that just like now." "but standing out too much in high stars with that physique of yours is dangerous."no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao suyin who was on the other side raised her gaze and asked "but even powerful people can''t see through tian''er''s physique right?" "only you and that elf''s mother can." xia shenyi nodded her head "en, my astral constellation physique is also rare as even some sects sought my master back in high stars to ask my hand in marriage." "but well i rejected everyone..." "according to the ancient records, there can exist only four of this physiques at the same time." "unlike the honoured one, which can exist only one at a time." "so me, freya''s mom and there are two others in this universe with the same physique." "as long as tian does not catch that person''s eyes... it is all right." zhao suyin''s lips twitched "ying''er, why are you entering that... when you are wet like this?" "mom, it''s okay... come on let''s go..." the three of them floated to the door and entered inside the ark. "ohh..." entering in, zhao suyin was amused by the beautiful living room and looked around in wonder. she then glanced at the back door and walked toward it, while zhao suyin and zhao ying walked to the front door. as she pushed open the door, she saw the kitchen on the left, one door to her right, and another door at the end of the narrow corridor. "oh, what is this door?" she opened the door to her right and saw the lavish room inside with a luxurious bed, table and many stuff inside. "oh, not bad..." she entered inside to look around the room and saw a small door at the corner of the room "is that a bathroom?" a short while later, zhao tian decided to follow her into the bathroom, curious about what she was doing and saw zhao suyin playing inside the shower. chuckling in his mind, he entered the shower and saw her looking at the blue button the wall "is this to turn on the shower?" as she clicked the button, suddenly water sprinkled from above like rain, cascading down her body and zhao tian walked towards her, hugging her from behind. "mom.." "tian..." feeling his hug, she smiled but at this time, she felt his cock hitting her asscheek and she turned her eyes over her shoulders to look at his erect cock sandwiched between her ass. "you are always horny..." zhao tian smiled and softly grasped her boobs "of course, because my mother''s body is so hot..." hearing this, zhao suyin smiled in satisfaction and walked to the wall as she placed her hands on the wall, raising her ass. she spread her legs, showing him her pussy walls as a bit of his cum from their sex earlier leaked out. she turned to look at zhao tian with a seductive smile "come here, my dear...." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! well, from now on there will be constant updates and i will update around this time.. kek Chapter 429: Examining the ark! xia shenyi and zhao ying walked towards the front door, which was thicker, and seemed to withstand any large attacks. "hm, this must be the control room for this ark." as she muttered, she glanced at the biometric verification panel near the door. zhao ying also noticed that and uttered "only tian''er can enter now?" with a shake of her head, xia shenyi spoke "no, this ark seems new, so there must be no biometric locks applied yet." she pressed the blue button, which is above the biometric panel and the sturdy door slid open. "woah..." zhao ying stepped inside cautiously, her breath catching at the sight before her. the control room was larger than she had expected, with a curved, panoramic window offering a breathtaking view of the lake they were in. she was quite amazed by the futuristic setting of the control room. rows of sleek, high-tech control panels lined the walls, each one lit with glowing buttons, levers, and holographic interfaces. floating consoles projected three-dimensional models of the ark''s systems, from its engines to its navigation routes. in the center of the room, a massive holographic display showed a rotating image of the ark itself, detailing every section in minute detail. zhao ying''s eyes were wide with wonder. "i''ve never seen anything like this," she whispered, stepping forward curiously. she glanced down at her naked body which is still wet with lingering waterdrops and uttered "it is okay to step here wet, right?" "it should be okay..." xia shenyi walked to the rotating holographic image of the ark and raised her hand, as she gestured her finger to zoom in the ark''s structure. zhao ying was dumbfounded to see such advanced technology and hurriedly walked near xia shenyi "sister shenyi... these high stars are so advanced that us." "honestly, after seeing you, i thought the high stars would be like old chinese style... still using carriages and stuff like that." hearing this, xia shenyi let out a chuckle and shook her head "no, actually, our star is also quite like what you said... because the emperor of our star refuses to accept the technological advances from other stars and he wants the star to be as if it is now." "not only our star... there are some other stars too, who like to live in that old style. well, i also like that." zhao ying shrugged her hands "it is really dumb to not accept the technology when it can make your life easier." looking at the holographic structure of the ark, xia shenyi replied "oh, we do utilize some technology... like this ark, which is very essential to travel in space after all." "hm.. this must be it." she began to type the name of her star on the keyboard "ja.. de ecli..pse star." as she clicked enter, the hologram of stars began to zoom into a galaxy as it zoomed even closer, ending in a blue-green star. "ohh, this is your home star, sister shenyi?" with a soft smile, xia shenyi nodded her head "yeah..." zhao ying reached out and touched the blue green planet and the whole hologram disappeared as only the holo of the jade eclipse star appeared. the details of the jade eclipse star began to appear beside the revolving star. looking at this, zhao ying was quite puzzled "eh? why is it not showing... how long it will take from here and what is the distance from here... the numbers are glitched." xia shenyi replied "that is because the ark''s system can''t register the current location it is in right now. so it is glitchy..." "ohhh..." "this is really convenient for tian. that secret lover did a good job. it is as if destiny called her to give this ark to him." "hahaha yeah..." xia shenyi turned to look at the rows of control panels "let''s see what else is here..." zhao ying went and pressed a button. *click* *feen* she heard a weird sound and looked around in confusion. at this time, xia shenyi turned to look at the hologram of the arc and muttered "you turned on a defensive mechanism." "the ark''s outer shell is getting covered by a thick metal, but this will slow down the ark." "hoh, see that sister shenyi... we also have guns in this ark." "sitting on the driver seat, we can aim and shoot these guns at other arks." "wow, this is cool." "hehe, let''s try even more buttons." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 430: Examining the ark 2! zhao tian and zhao suyin were bathing in the sprinkling water of the shower, the cold water cascading down their bodies as they stood holding each other in their embrace. his arms were wrapped around zhao suyin''s waist, his fingers gently tracing the contours of her back, as though memorizing every inch of her. as his fingers traveled to her ass cheeks, his head lowered just slightly, his breath warm against her wet hair. the sound of the droplets echoed softly around them as zhao suyin, held on to him, her arms looped around his neck, her cheek resting against his chest. "yin''er..." zhao suyin''s gaze trembled upon hearing her name from zhao tian''s lips and a wave of sweet happiness washed over her heart. "husband..." a soft mutter escaped her lips, filled with affection. smiling in his arms, she gently swayed her hips crushing his erect dick which was pressed between her thighs. zhao suyin couldn''t help but chuckle and muttered "what a big pervert you are, tian''er? we just had two rounds and you are horny again." hearing this, zhao tian smiled dryly "why is everyone calling me a pervert?" "are you not a pervert?" zhao tian nodded without hesitation "well, i am, but still..." "hahaha..." zhao suyin leaned back just enough to meet his eyes, a smile playing on her lips. the cold water had caused goosebumps to rise along her arms, but the warmth in zhao tian''s body made her forget the chill entirely. "well, i am also a pervert... lusting after my son." zhao tian grasped her ass squeezing them "me too ... lusting after my mom and loving her." hearing this, zhao suyin raised her thigh as she lowered her hand, gently grasping his cock and guiding it into her pussy. "hmmngh~~" as his cock pierced in, she hummed a moan and lowered her thigh, letting the cock push deeper. "haangh~ we both are perverts and see how i am moaning to my son''s cock in my pussy... uff... tian''er..." "hngh~~ since we are perverts, we both are so perfect to each other..." feeling her pussy twist and coil around his cock, he grunted in pleasure and grasped her thighs picking her up in his arms. "mom...." "tian''er... fuck me... more" ... ... *swoooshhhh* at this time, a beautiful ark is dashing through the air at light speed, and with a blur it appeared, hovering in front of the majestic golden gates. sensing the ark''s arrival, the golden gates opened and the ark entered inside. the ark levitated in front of the golden palace and the door of the ark opened as artoria evelyne stepped out. walking through the corridors of the luxurious palace, long yelan who was crossing that way noticed her "lady artoria?" looking at her artoria smiled "yelan, where is sister shi?" "master is back in her room." ... artoria hurriedly walked to qian shi''s room to explain to her the things she did, which she fears she should not have done. walking to the grand door, she knocked on it "sister shi." qian shi who was lying on the luxurious bed rolled down the quilt from her body and muttered in a lazy tone "artoria, come in..." *creek* pushing the door, artoria evelyne entered in and saw qian shi wearing a shirt and pants. "sister shi... i saw some arks belonging to that jiu yang circling around the periphery of your domain." "they noticed me coming here, but didn''t seem to have any ill intentions." "that guy is still obsessed with you?" qian shi''s golden eyes fluttered open as she nodded her head "yeah..." "well, sister shi is beautiful as the heavens... so, it is normal for even the ruler of the astral realm to court you." qian shi let out a yawn and replied "my beauty is only a part of his reason, the main reason he is courting me is different." artoria walked and sat on the edge of the bed "what is it, sister shi?" "he is searching for the third honoured one, vester maverick and thinks that i can find him." hearing this, artoria was dumbfounded "e-eh? isn''t that tian?" "yeah... even more, jiu yang was the one who killed the second honoured one!" "what?" ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 431: Dont play with destiny! "yeah... even more, jiu yang was the one who killed the second honoured one!" "w-what?" artoria was startled "h-huh? i heard the second honoured one was assassinated by their enemies... but he was the one who actually killed the second honoured one?" qian shi lazily pulled herself to sit on the bed and leaned back comfortably on the head slate of the bed. "yeah... you didn''t know about that? oh you are still young heh..." qian shi uttered with a soft chuckle. hearing this, artoria pouted her lips playfully "i am almost 5000 years old now." qian shi rolled her eyes "yea, yeah... whatever." with a slight frown, artroia questioned "but... why is jiu yang killed the second honoured one? and now wants to kill the third honoured one?" qian shi shrugged casually "who knows?" artoria smiled slightly upon hearing her words "i am sure you know about that... sister shi." qian shi shook her head like a little child. "hahaha..." letting out a chuckle, artoria glanced at qian shi from top to bottom and saw the pants and shirt she was wearing. "and the clothes you are wearing... sister shi. it looks similar to the ones that belong to tian''s star." qian shi just smiled and asked in a playful tone. "so how was it? hm? your meeting with tian? he must have been so surprised by your sudden entry." artoria couldn''t help but chuckle and replied, "yeah... he was so cute and i just wanted to spoil him." keeping her smile, qian shi asked "and... did you give the ark to him?" with a reluctant nod, artoria hesitated before speaking, her voice shaky. "yes... i gave him the ark, just like you told me to. but now... i can''t shake this feeling like i might''ve done something i shouldn''t have." qian shi''s gaze narrowed upon hearing this and her voice which was playful till now took a sharp tone "artoria, tell me what happened." "your... h-holiness." her hands are pressed against the floor as if trying to push herself up, but she can hardly move under the overwhelming pressure. even though they are almost friendly, artoria clearly knows the power this woman, qian shi, holds. everyone in the astral realm is below jiu yang, but even that jiu yang can''t make her obey him and she is unbound by any rules and restrictions. her powers hail just as the heavens. with a cold glint in her eyes, qian shi placed her leg over another sitting on the bed "say that again..." artoria was scared shitless and bowed her head "t-that i was cuddling with tian on the couch and kissed him..." her eyes trembled as she realized the words she was about to speak "a-and in the heat of the moment, t-tian also began to remove my clothes and g-groped my boob." she hurriedly bowed her head and spoke "f-forgive me, your holiness. i-i just... i have been waiting for a thousand years, so i just couldn''t.... control myself." hearing this, qian shi''s heart clenched in pain and she released her aura from artoria "that is your reason..." her lips trembled but she bit down her lip to control her emotions "just a thousand years..." she whispered, her voice breaking slightly. "i''ve been holding back since my birth." tears moistened her fragile eyes as she muttered "i have been waiting and waiting for ten thousands of years for my tian to be born... and the last time i went to his star, i was really holding myself back." "because i know that a slight disturbance in the thread of destiny shatters its course like a butterfly effect." "do you think you understand what it means to wait, artoria? a thousand years is nothing compared to the years i''ve waited, waiting for the threads of the destiny to align perfectly" "do you have any idea what it''s like to wait for millennials, knowing that the smallest mistake could ruin everything?" "that''s why... even after all these years, i have been controlling myself... yet you..." artoria''s heart clenched at the sight of qian shi''s tears, but she dared not speak. "p-please forgive me, your holiness." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 432: Eyes of Heaven! eyes of heaven! qian shi possesses this extraordinary ability¡ªby harnessing the power of the heavens, she can look into the threads of other''s destinies, commanding the heavens. simply speaking, she can look into the future... however, her mortal body is not powerful enough to harness the full power of the heavens. so she can''t watch the future like a movie, she can get many glimpses of the destiny of a person and small gifs and images. however, she can''t see through zhao tian''s destiny with her eyes of heaven¡ªas he is not under the heavens, he is an anomaly in this world. even the heavens itself could not predict and weave the thread for honoured one''s destiny! so, she sees through her own destiny to check the destiny of zhao tian. it has been so many millennials that qian shi does not remember the memories of her early years and she doesn''t even remember her parents or how she looked like when she was young. however, all she could remember was the face of a handsome young man. wanting to know more about this mysterious young man, she looked through her own thread of destiny and found out about this enigmatic man of her dreams. but alas, she also realized... she is so many millennials younger to meet him. before she could meet the third honoured one, she knew that she would see the second honoured one die and she shouldn''t interfere with that. it is a canon event. if she tried to change the flow of destiny, that would really disrupt the thread, causing it to knot and break into shambles. however, she also found some loopholes within this thread, which she can use to manipulate destiny a little if the conclusion at the end is the same as before. she has seen through the destinies of his other women like zhao suyin, zhao ying and many women whom she saw in her own destiny to know more about zhao tian and his destiny. as for how long has she been alive... shh, that''s a secret. you should not ask a woman about her age. ... qian shi also closed her eyes to calm her heart and sat on the floor. "sister shi..." qian shi opened her eyes to look at artoria, a pang of guilt seeping her heart "sorry artorio, in a fit of rage... it''s just, i was mad because your actions might change tian''s destiny." she reached out and hugged artoria in her arms as she flowed her light energy into her body at the same time. artoria also understood qian shi''s chaotic feelings and hugged her back "no, sister shi.. i should be the one apologizing for altering tian''s fate that you have been working so hard to balance." qian shi replied with a shake of her head "you were not supposed to say that you love him and cuddle with him. you were supposed to give that as a gift of admiration for his heroic deeds for saving the star." "it is also my fault for not explaining it thoroughly." after being healed by qian shi''s light energy, artoria can breathe normally and sighed in her arms "i also apologize..." as they pulled back from the hug, qian shi''s eyes glowed in golden as star like patterns appeared on them. "i will see through the destiny of mine and his other women to see if anything has been altered." with that, she closed her eyes. -exclusive artoria also sat beside her on the floor to look after her. a few minutes passed and qian shi''s eyes fluttered open as her gaze narrowed "there is a small change in the thread of destiny but others seem normal." as she muttered, she raised her golden eyes to look at artoria''s destiny and she was taken aback. "there is a knot in your thread of destiny..." huh? artorio panicked upon listening to her words and a mumble secaped qian shi''s lips. "your clan is doomed." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 433: Dissolve what? *splash* zhao tiang, zhao suyin, zhao ying and xia shenyi are swimming around the lake enjoying the coolness of the water brushing against their skin. zhao suyin who was doing backstrokes, let out a sigh "ahhh... it is great to dip your body in cold water after having some sex." zhao ying who was swimming beside her, raised her leg from the water for a kick, sending a splash toward her mother "you lustful woman... go away." "always looking for the time to fuck with tian''er..." zhao suyin''s lips twitched in frustration "ying''er, since when did you learn to kick your mother?" zhao ying stuck her tongue out, grinning impishly. "from today! baah!" as she splashed more water on her mother. meanwhile, zhao tian and xia shenyi are hugging each other closely, floating on the lake "so, how is the ark..." feeling his hot breath caress her cold skin, xia shenyi nodded her head "this ark is great and will be very helpful to you." "since there is a map function... you can easily travel from one star to another." nodding his head, he turned to look at zhao suyin and zhao ying who were fighting in the water, but their faces were full of smiles. his heart softened looking at them being happy and at this time, xia shenyi leaned, placing her head on his chest. hugging her tightly, he smiled... for now, he is really happy, but soon he has to go into closed cultivation and get stronger. ... later, after they had all left the water, they gathered on the grassy field where a large wooden table had been set up. the air was warm with the fading sunlight, and the grass beneath their feet was soft. zhao tian, now dressed in a simple set of shorts and a loose t-shirt, leaned back comfortably in one of the chairs, his long hair still damp from the lake, flowing freely over his shoulders. zhao suyin, butt-naked, was standing behind him drying his wet hair with the white towel in her hand. with a playful grin, he reached up, grabbing her wrist and pulling her around to the front of him. "e-eh? tian''er?" zhao suyin blinked in surprise, though her eyes sparkled with amusement. "i''m still brushing your hair..." zhao tian''s eyes gazed at zhao suyin from top to bottom and he muttered "you can dry my hair this way...." "however, big sister will be here all alone and it would be hard to govern over zhenzhu when a big high star like ebon luohe is also interfering in our planet." "so... i thought, why not just dissolve the royal family." zhao tian''s frown deepened, his eyes narrowing "and what would happen to zhenzhu? if there''s no royal family, who governs the people?" nodding her head, ning xue spoke "well, i am sure the emperor of ebon luohe star will assign some powerful people from their star to look over this star to protect it from other forces in the high star circle." "since you''ve already established a kind of leverage over them, and they clearly fear the powerful woman you spoke of, they''ll likely listen to any request you make..." "you could form a new organization for zhenzhu, one that works with the top sects currently here, alongside their representatives from ebon luohe." "it wouldn''t be a royal hierarchy, but a sect-based rule. strong cultivators will oversee the development and protection of zhenzhu." "since there are no more astral beasts in the forest around zhenzhu. we can clear that forest and use that place for newly awakening cultivators around the world." she paused, her voice softening as she explained further. "we can turn zhenzhu into a haven for cultivation just like before. the organization i''m proposing would oversee this¡ªnew cultivators from across the world to zhenzhu." "the sects would guide them, and the influence from ebon luohe will ensure no outside forces try to take over. it would be a structured system, not ruled by a single royal family but by those strong enough to lead." hearing the suggestion, the frown on zhao tian''s face deepened and ning xue continued "and tian, our star is on the edge of the high star circle so there won''t be a large number of cultivators awakening as in the other high stars which are close to the center..." raising an eyebrow, zhao tian asked "shenyi said that?" ning xue smiled, nodding. "yeah, she was the one who brought up the idea of clearing the forest and centralizing the cultivators." "with a proper system in place, zhenzhu can become a beacon for cultivation. we don''t need a royal family to protect it when the strength of the sects and cultivators can ensure its safety." thinking about this, zhao tian glanced at her "did you ask zhilian about this?" "not yet... and i let her outside after seeing your atrocity in the living room." "hahaha..." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! wahh thankyou for the golden tickets... wahh i need to post bonus chaps i guess, gimme golden tickets and gifts uwaaa Chapter 434: Ah shit, here we go again! as zhao tian and ning xue were conversing sitting on the chair, zhao ying walked to them wearing a skinny t-shirt and thigh shorts. "tian''er..." hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow and smiled at zhao ying "ying''er..." zhao ying sat on his lap and showed the screen on her mobile "tian''er... look at this. everyone is searching for you." "since you left the big ark with that woman, you suddenly disappeared. the people are still in panic as it''s been some hours since you went into the ark of that mysterious woman." zhao tian gazed at the live footage of the helicopters still circling around the two big arks above russia. "and seems like these people of ebon luohe have not left yet..." zhao tian tilted his head "oh, that''s because i came straight here after speaking with artorio. i should go and explain the situation to the world leaders." with a nod, zhao ying replied "yeah, they should be worried about you." zhao tian took his mobile from his storage ring and glanced at the number of calls from joshua brown and from all the other world leaders. sighing in his heart, he stood up picking zhao ying in his arms. he gently placed zhao ying on the chair and lazily stretched his arms "now that i think of it, if i go out now.. i will be appearing back in the atmosphere of earth because i came in right from there." at this time, zhao ying stopped him "wear some good clothes before going to meet the world leaders..." she spoke looking at his loose t-shirt, shirt, and flip-flops. zhao tian shrugged casually "it''s okay..." zhao ying smiled dryly as zhao tian could be the only one audacious enough to wear casual clothes like this for meetings with world leaders. "bye bye tian''er..." ... *swish* zhao tian appeared back in the atmosphere close to space and looked down at the beautiful planet. content source mvlempy rno?v(el)b\\jnn a soft sigh escaped his lips and as he was about to dash towards the ark in russia. *beep* *beep* huh? zhao tian''s gaze squinted hearing a beeping sound and retrieved a blue beacon from his storage ring. however, the blue beacon is now beeping in red right now indicating danger. once they reached the relative safety of the moon''s surface, she released his hand and turned to face him, her smirk still firmly in place. "what were you doing out here in space, dressed like that, zhao?" she teased, glancing at his earthly attire. "not exactly battle-ready, are we?" zhao tian smiled dryly and replied "thanks a bunch, lyra..." lyra talon waved her hand, her playful smile unwavering "don''t mind it, zhao..." as she mumbled she turned her head to look at the arks in the distance "hmm... my father should have already sensed the arrival of these space pirates." "it''s only a matter of time before boom, baam¡ªa big fight breaks out." *swish* a medium sized ark for two people appeared from her storage ring and she hopped in first. "come on zhao...." with a nod, zhao tian entered after her and at the same time, numerous arks dashed from the planet earth after sensing the space pirates'' arrival. among the smaller arks, there is also a gigantic ark. looking at the smaller arks, zhao tian''s eyes narrowed ''these arks are stationed inside the big ark?'' kaethe romez also watched the arks emerging from the star and was quite confused "i thought it was a newly ascended star..." "but they have already advanced to create arks?" however at this time, a man in the control room rushed to him with a holographic tab and yelled "commander keathe, by the structure and color code of the ark, it is most likely from ebon luohe." h-huh? kaethe romez was taken aback to hear this. he leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. ''the ebon luohe is not a force to be trifled with. if they''ve already staked their claim on this star, it complicates things.'' "pass the information to headquarters immediately," keathe ordered. "tell them we''ve found an ascended star under ebon luohe''s protection." "and.. get ready for attack." the pirate fleet began to shift into an attack formation, their weapons powering up once more. the battle for the newly ascended star was about to begin? ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! sorry for late chaps, i slept in front of my laptop 0_0 Chapter 435: Showing off? lyra talon was casually sitting on the small ark, as she raised her legs, placing them over the controls as she stretched her arms comfortably. with a faint smile, she glanced at zhao tian who had a serious expression on his face "zhao, don''t worry..." "nothing will happen to your star as you and my father have already signed the deal. so he would protect your star.." "well, if the space pirates saw my father, there is a chance that they might even retreat in fear... haha.." looking at her laugh, zhao tian let out a soft sigh and glanced at the battle that was about to happen. "lyra, is there a function to capture videos in this ark? my mobile can''t zoom up there." "oh, there is..." lyra talon nodded her head and moved her leg as she clicked a button. "hm, now this will record the things that are about to happen." ... *swish* the arks from the ebon luohe and the arks from space pirates stood still as if they were waiting for the other one to strike. zarek talon walked to the control room and glanced at sorion kalen "what are you waiting for? just fire the missiles." with a gentle bow, sorion kalen spoke "your highness, it is easy to destroy this fleet of space pirates with our weaponry." as he muttered, he swiped his hand, and a hologram display appeared in front of them, showing zhao tian and lyra talon sitting in the cockpit on the small ark. "seems like the young lady saved him and they are beside the moon right now." "since that brat is watching us right now, i think maybe this is the perfect opportunity to show your power as the emperor of the ebon luohe star..." "... and make him respect you." "since he is in the half-empyreal realm, he must have not seen the power of the people who are in the empyreal realm." "so... i think it is better to show him his place." as he muttered, he saw a green light flickering from the large ebon luohe ark. ''huh? is that...'' zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise looking at the green flames swirling around zarek talon''s body as he dashed through the space, forming a long streak of green energy. ''he has... an empyreal flame?'' as the archon of elementals, zhao tian could easily feel the intensity of the empyreal flame that is radiating from zarek talon''s body. lyra talon who was beside him was also equally surprised "eh? that geezer is entering the fight?" "hahaha, zhao... he prolly thought of showing off his power to you... it''s hilarious." "fire!" kaethe romez who was inside the space pirate ark muttered. *thrummm* the railguns fired, sending high-velocity slugs through space, each one trailing a line of red-hot plasma as it shot toward the ebon luohe fleet. these projectiles were designed to tear through energy shields and hulls alike. seeing the projectiles, zarek talon scoffed "hmph, mere bullets." a green gleam passed through his eyes and he clenched his fist, green flames swirling within his palm. *woosh* he gave a fierce punch to the incoming missiles and the force behind his punch sent a ripple of green energy through the space, cindering all the missiles to smitten. the ripple of astral energy caused the space pirates'' arks to tremble in its pressure and kaethe homez''s eyes shrank in utter shock looking at the man in front of him. "the emperor of the ebon luohe, verdant sovereign, zarek talon!" "w-w-what the hell is he doing here?" the people in the arks also panicked looking at the green energy that is flickering through the space and they could feel the intensity of the heat from zarek talon''s body. *swish* with a blur, zarek talon appeared in front of the arks, a huge smirk stretching across his lips as the green flames burst out of his body shaking the spake. "emberstorm devastation..." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 436: Destruction of the Invading fleet! "emberstorm destruction!" *wooooshhh* massive waves of greenish flames erupted from zarek talon''s body as it felt like the space itself was raging in fire. *swiiishhh* the huge wave of green flames quickly swirled around the arks of the space pirate, and each one of those arks began to combust and explode in those flames. *boom* *boom* one after another, the arks exploded into smittens, leaving the space with fuming green smoke. the hulls, made of reinforced metals and fortified with advanced technology, stood no chance against the empyreal flame. on the lead ark, keathe romez gritted his teeth in mounting frustration, his hands clenched into fists as he watched his fleet burn to cinders. the holographic screens in his command center flickered, showing the destruction happening in real-time. "retreat! pass this to headquarters now! we can''t hold out against him!" his voice trembled with rage and fear, but before any of his orders could be carried out, the entire command center shook violently. his eyes darted to the viewscreen, where zarek talon''s flaming figure floated amidst the carnage like a wrathful god. "bahaha! no retreat!" zarek talon''s booming laughter echoed across the communication channels, causing a shiver to run down the spines of the remaining pirate crew. laughing loudly, zarek talon waved his hand as spears made of gleaming green flames burst out in the space. each spear was as long as an ark and brimming with destructive energy of an empyreal flame, and with a simple flick of his wrist, he sent them flying. *swish* *swish* *swish* the spears shot through space with deadly accuracy, piercing through the shields and hulls of the pirate arks. *thoom* *thoom* one ark, attempting to flee, veered off-course, but the flames caught up and a spear tore through its center, splitting it in half as it disintegrated into fiery debris. another ark tried to cloak itself, disappearing from sight, but zarek talon''s green flames spread out, as if sensing the slightest shift in space. the moment the cloaked ship made a move, the fire engulfed it, burning through its stealth systems before reducing it to molten scrap. "fire everything we have! now!" keathe romez yelled in desperation. ''and those flames are so powerful... with that, i am sure, he can easily destroy earth.'' he glanced at lyra talon in the corner of her eyes ''maybe i can get some information about his empyreal flame...'' "woah, i didn''t expect your father to have an empyreal flame. he sure is hella powerful, fit to be an emperor of an apex high star." hearing this, lyra talon giggled "yeah. yeah... that geezer tried really hard to tame that one empyreal flame." "you see, it is called verdant blaze and is in 8th place among the 13 empyreal flames that have been recorded in history." zhao tian raised an eyebrow ''in the 8th place eh, if i remember correctly.. xue''er'' golden sun flame is in the 10th place.'' ''for now, i know the existence of four empyreal flames, xue''er'' golden sun flame, freya everglade''s crimson pheonix flames'' ''the one that cursed yixiain with his blue flames... jiu yang was his name? and now this... verdant blaze.'' as zarek talon used his empyreal flames in zhao tian''s presence, the consciousness of the verdant blaze instantly saw its archon, but being tamed, it didn''t come out. the frown on zhao tian''s face deepened ''maybe as the archon of elementals, i should collect all of these empyreal flames...'' his eyes glanced at the remains of the destroyed pirate fleet ''however, now i can''t take verdant blaze from this monstrosity...'' ''but for sure in future, i will collect all these empyreal flames. i wonder if there are special like this for other elementals like... empyreal ice or something?'' ... *tap* tap* meanwhile, at the same time, a woman with long black hair is walking through the dim-red light corridor, her crimson eyes calm and emotionless. *drip* *drip* with every step, blood was dripping from her severed left arm as she made her way towards the large black door at the end of the corridor. the two guards who were standing in front of the door shrank in shock seeing the woman after some years and instantly kneeled on the floor. "e-eldritch empress!" ------------------------------------------------ powered by mvle mpyr i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 437: Grimveil family! "e-eldritch empress!" *thud* the two eldritch guards kneeled on the ground and didn''t dare to gaze up at the woman''s face. *drip* their eyes flickered to the drops of blood dripping from her left arm and slowly raised his head to see that she had lost her left hand. *tap* azyrth dina grimveil walked to the enormous door and it slowly creaked open showing the enormous royal hall inside it. the hall was grand, ancient, and shrouded in shadow, its massive stone pillars reaching toward a distant ceiling. dark, glowing symbols of the eldritch were carved into the walls, their eerie light casting long, distorted shadows. as she entered, the enormous door slowly began to close and she raised her head looking at the man who was sitting on the throne high in the small stairs.no?v(el)b\\jnn the handsome man had dark black hair and sensed azryth''s presence, the man opened his eyes, his crimson eyes gleaming in the dimmed royal hall. varyn zan grimveil! huh? his gaze condensed as he glanced at the missing arm of azyrth and muttered "little sister, you came back after some years... and your arm." varyn grimveil was really surprised as he knew there were people he could count with his fingers who could injure his little sister like this. "didn''t you say that you are going to find little vester... who could possibly harm you like that in middle and lower stars?" "and... why are you not healing it?" hm? the frown on his face deepened as he looked at the blood dripping from her body and he asked "is this caused by the ''rupture?''" even in pain, azyrth''s face didn''t have emotions and she gave a nod "yeah... i didn''t expect the ''rupture'' to occur and that bitch escaped from me." the man moved his body to sit upright, now leaning forward with a keen interest "by bitch, you mean?" azryth walked to a chair which is allotted for the eldritch ministers who were not there now and sat on it. "zhao ning... cessna maverick''s best friend. she is the one who fled from the astral realm with my son." the man''s face darkened upon hearing this and he uttered in a cold tone "why didn''t you kill that woman and retrieve the honoured one?" azryth kept her emotionless face and replied "because vester is not with her at that time.. i searched the whole low star and nearby stars, but my vester is not there." "after torturing her, she spat out that... my vester is with her sister in a middle star." "how are you going to find your son?" azyrth just stayed silent and walked toward the door as she quickly left the room to heal her injury. as she left, the woman''s face turned grim and she shot a fierce glare at the man sitting on the throne "dear, do you understand how crucial azryth is to our plans? don''t push her too far." "don''t spoil everything." she spoke before following ayzrth out of the room. ... as the green flames began to disappear in the space, lyra talon clicked a button in the control panel and took a square projector out. she took the square box and tossed it to zhao tian "it has the video of the recording of the battle just now." catching the box, zhao tian nodded "thanks... now then, i am taking my leave." hm? lyra talon grabbed his collar and spoke in a teasing tone "now, now... zhao, show me around the star bit.. i only flew in the sky till now to look around." zhao tian shrugged his arms "there is nothing big for you to sightsee there. as you are from the high star, i am prolly sure nothing will excite you." hearing this, lyra talon let out her tongue "bah, just get me some food or something... come on let''s gooooo~" "wohooo~'' *swish* ... *swish* the small ark, quickly dashed through the atmosphere of the earth and lyra talon glanced at zhao tian who was on his mobile "so, where shall we go first... zhao." "germany, i have some unfinished business there." lyra talon smiled dryly "oi, i am not your driver... i don''t know where that is." "hahaha, follow my instructions." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 438: Talk with world leaders! "yeah, i will be there in a minute..." zhao tian canceled the call as the small ark dashed through the air, arriving in germany quickly. ... hovering high in the air, zhao tian and lyra talon looked down at the bustling crowd gathered outside the conference building. it was a swarm of media personnel, journalists, and spectators, all eagerly awaiting for information from the world leaders inside. ''they sure are enthusiastic.. as there is always a crowd here to get some hot news.'' mm? he turned his gaze to look at lyra talon, who was trying some fashion glasses. "how does it look, zhao?" she asked, her voice brimming with confidence as she struck a pose, adjusting the black glasses on her nose. chuckling, zhao tian replied "great..." ... *swish* with a blur, zhao tian and lyra talon appeared on the pathway to the building. the people who were lazily waiting there quickly jumped up to take photos of zhao tian "mr.zhao tian, you are here instead of russia?" "now that we know that these ''high stars'' exist.." "what are the plans?" "what did they say?" "mr.zhao tian!" "did you negotiate with them?" *click* looking at his clothes, the reporters commented "your casual attire also looks cool, mr.tian." "and who is that beside you, your new girlfriend?" lyra talon began to give poses for the cameras, flashing her new fashion glasses and zhao tian chuckled faintly "come on lyra, let''s go..." "oh, wait... one last pose." as she gave a pose, one of the reporters asked "uh, miss, what is your relationship with mr.tian." with a thoughtful look, lyra talon replied "hm, i just saw him today..." she glanced at him in the corner of her eyes and a playful glint passed through her eyes "i am his girlfriend actually..." "see how handsome he is, i fell for him at first right..." the crowd of reporters buzzed with excitement, their eyes wide with disbelief and envy. one female reporter couldn''t help but gush, "i know right?! so relatable..." zhao tian sighed, shaking his head helplessly as he took lyra''s hand, gently pulling her toward the entrance. "you sure know how to cause a ruckus." "hahaha..." lyra''s laughter echoed through the air as they made their way inside the grand building. ... "hm..." humming a tone, lyra talon was walking beside zhao tian. the people''s jaw dropped upon hearing this and a shiver of fear ran down their spine looking at lyra talon who was casually sitting beside zhao tian. then... princess means, she is the princess of a fucking high star? w-why is she here? and wait... she is his girlfriend? he bagged her on the first day of his meeting? hot men surely have their lives in easy mode! what the hell? joshua brown cried happy tears as he prayed to the gods above ''i am glad... mr.tian is on pour side. he faced an imposing enemy and came out alive, even taking the princess as his girlfriend.'' zhao tian waved his hand "everyone sit down first..." he is happy that they respect him, but sometimes it is embarrassing when they see him with such eyes of utmost respect. everyone began to sit back in their seats and zhao tian began to speak "well, as we expected the people of high stars came to contact us... and we are lucky that it is one of the apex high stars..." "ebon luohe..." with a slight cough, lyra talon stood up giving a pose and all the representatives in the room clapped. we are supposed to clap now, right? as the claps diminished, lyra talon sat back in her seat like a princess. zhao tian chuckled in his heart as he liked this woman''s playful personality and spoke "and, we have come into peaceful negotiations with the ebon luohe star... they are willing to aid us." *clap* *clap* the people began to clap again, happy in their hearts that their lives would be saved. *threek* at this time, the door opened and many delicious desserts were pushed in food cart. as the waiters pushed the cart to lyra talon, she was excited. one by one, the waiter placed the plates on the table for lyra talon to eat. "this is apple strudel." story by m|v_l,e,m,p,y,r "german cheesecake." "black forest cake." "berliner." "bienenstich." "lebkuche." "donauwelle." "spaghettieis." "please enjoy your desserts..." ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 439: Small talks! *num* lyra talon was eating the desserts in front of her with a spoon in her hand as she gave a faint nod "hm, it''s good..." zhao tian also took a bite of the berliner and glanced at all the world leaders who were watching them eating desserts. he never expected there would come a day when the top echelon on this planet earth would be waiting for him to finish his dessert and speak. that''s why... strength rules. he needs to be stronger so that he doesn''t have to bow his head in front of anyone. he decided this since the day he learned about cultivation from xia shenyi. after finishing another bite, zhao tian wiped his mouth with a napkin and spoke in a calm tone "from now on ebon luohe will give us protection and resources." "they have also agreed to share their knowledge in technological advancements." w-woahhh!!! the people at the conference were taken aback and looked at each other in bewilderment that zhao tian managed to pull it off even though they were on the receiving end. hm? lyra talon, however, remained unaffected by the buzz around her. licking a bit of whipped cream off her spoon, she quirked an eyebrow, "seems like that geezer has taken a liking to you..." "he even accepted to share his technology... hm, i am amazed, zhao." hearing this, the people there looked at zhao tian in admiration. wang hui who was the chinese president, had his face darkened ''i-i need to... build a bigger statue for him!!!'' ''and the creation of new money bills with the face of mr.tian is already in preparations.'' "by the way..." zhao tian''s voice cut through the excitement, drawing the attention back to him. he retrieved a small square box from his storage ring and casually placed it on the table in front of him. *flick* a large holographic screen appeared from the small box brightening the whole room and the video of the fight between zarek talon and the space pirates arks began to play. everyone was amazed by the new technology and more than that, they were shocked to see the power of zarek talon as he easily crushes the arks in space. nomming his cake, zhao tian muttered "they are space pirates and mr.zarek protected us from them. mr.zarek i mean, he is lyra''s father." "he has promised that he will return in two weeks with one of the groups to aid our star." they all listened to his words intently and nodded their heads "that''s great..." "we should be grateful to them." hm? zhao tian shook his head "not yet..." not yet? nerves popped in zarek talon''s face hearing this "you have some guts to say that to my face... mr.tian." zhao tian smiled dryly, holding up his hands in a gesture of peace. "mr. zarek, chill out. don''t take it too seriously," he said, his voice calm and steady. "i didn''t come here to talk about that. i actually have a request." zarek talon leaned back leisurely on the seat "let me hear it, mr.tian." with a nod, zhao tian also began to talk about the idea ning xue gave him. upon hearing the details, zarek talon nodded his head "it is doable." zhao tian was quite surprised that he easily accepted and zarek talon spoke "you can dissolve the monarchy in this uh zhenzhu." "and having some people from your side and our side in power is great so there won''t be any conflicts in between the forces." with a slight frown, zarek talon spoke "the space pirates may attack again. i first thought of keeping some of my forces here to protect your star before i go and bring back one of the main forces." "so, now... i shall place sorion here in this solar system for two weeks to protect you from the space pirates." "en." smiling, zhao tian stood up from his seat and extended his hand "thank you, mr.zarek..." "my pleasure, mr.tian." zarek talon replied shaking his hand. ... xia shenyi, zhao ying, zhao suyin, chi miya and ning yueli were sitting on the couch in the living room, glued to the tab in zhao ying''s hand watching the telecast of zhao tian''s talk with the reporters. at this time, mei xiu came there and glanced around at the living room "where is tian?" xia shenyi turned to look at mei xiu who was on the stairs "he has finally... thought of finishing the black pagoda and is headed there." "oh, that''s good." "wahhhh! i told you! brother tian is cheating on us after all... see! this woman is claiming to be brother tian''s girlfriend." eh? ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 440: The rewards! mm... zhao tian stood still for a moment to raise his gaze looking at the imposing black door in front of him. "the last floor of this black pagoda..." he murmured under his breath, his gaze narrowing. *thoom* with a powerful kick, zhao tian sent the door flying, obliterating it into countless pieces. the thick, ancient wood splintered and shattered into countless pieces, the fragments scattering across the enormous chamber. dust swirled in the air, catching the dim light as zhao tian stepped across the line, his gaze sweeping over the scene before him. but what caught zhao tian''s attention were the bodies lying, scattered around the room... gigantic forms, each the size of a small mountain. hm? giant humans? however, with the loud sound he created just now, one by one the lying bodies began to wake up. their heads resembled that of a minotaur, bore thick horns that curled menacingly, while their faces were a grotesque mix of human and beast, with sharp teeth jutting from their mouths and glowing yellow eyes half-hidden beneath heavy brows. the floor trembled under their immense weight as they slowly rose to their feet, their bodies stretching as they stood to their full height¡ªfifty meters tall zhao tian raised his gaze to look around at the number of monsters "they are in the monarch astral stage... a little disappointing." *swish* a sword with a black blade and purple hilt appeared in his hand and he teleported up in the air, plunging his sword right into the head of one of the monsters. find more stories on novelhall|lempyr *sleesh* "guaaarghhh!" the creature let out a blood-curdling scream writhing in agony, but zhao tian had an indifferent face and a black glint flickered through his eyes. *woosh* dark flames burst out of the sword, incinerating the monster into cinders and he landed on the floor. he turned to look over his shoulder at the remaining monsters. "next..." ... "this is easy. even my women could clear this easily..." *thud* as the last monster''s head rolled on the floor, zhao tian retracted the sword back into his storage ring. "now, let''s see what are the rewards for clearing this tower..." he took a shabby book from his storage ring and tossed it into xia shenyi''s hand "what about this? this is the second reward i got on the floor." huh? looking at the shabby book in her hands, xia shenyi was dumbfounded and zhao suyin who was beside her, giggled. "tian''er, seems like you gave the wrong book... this is blank." a frown crept on zhao tian''s face and saw the book, but he could clearly see what was written on the cover of the book "but i can see it..." "maybe like that book, this can also be only seen by the honoured one?" hearing his words, chi miya who was listening, nodded her head "that must be the case... and what is this book about tian?" "the process of refining the honoured one physique..." huhh? xia shenyi gasped in shock and her gaze trembled "refining the honoured one physique...?" "y-your physique is already powerful and if you refine it... that is a cheat code." zhao tian reached out to take the book from her hands "but the thing is shenyi, there are nine stages in this refinement and this book has only two stages... the other seven are missing." with a thoughtful expression, xia shenyi mumbled "i see..." zhao tian could only sigh "but damn... i still couldn''t fully understand... because the wording is a bit weird." zhao ying tilted her head in confusion "wording is a bit weird?" nodding his head, zhao tian opened the first page of the book and began to read... "feel thou the breath of the heavens, and let thy soul be as a river, flowing in harmony with the eternal." "with but a word, thou shalt part the seas, and with but a thought, the heavens shall tremble." "at the end of this path, thou art no longer bound by fate nor destiny, for thou shalt be the master of both." -_- huh? the women were bewildered to hear this. what the hell is that? seeing their dumbfounded faces, zhao tian shrugged his hands "maybe this is the ancient way of speaking or something? i don''t know..." "well anyway, the third reward is..." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 441: Against the Heavens! in the immensity of the astral realm, the air hummed with a tension that had not been felt for eons. the honoured one, having refined her physique to the utmost limits, stood alone at the ridge, her gaze unwavering as she stared into the endless skies. she had broken the shackles of fate and destiny, challenging the very order that governed all existence. today, she would fight against the heavens itself. her long white hair fluttered in the cool breeze, her blue ocean eyes reflecting the golden sky that hung above her. across the horizon, the heavens responded as the sky slowly split open. *feen* an enormous golden eye manifested, tearing the very fabric of space, peering its gaze on the woman standing below. a figure slowly descended from the sky, draped in robes that shimmered with the hues of purplish golden. her presence was both serene and terrifying, a heavenly beauty that bore the weight of infinite lifetimes, her lustrous pink hair cascading down her waist. her eyes, like the heavens themselves shimmered in golden, bore down upon the honoured one with a gaze that seemed to peer into the very essence of her soul. the air stilled and the clouds parted as if to give way to her body, and the stars above pulsed faintly, as though bowing to their sovereign. . "thou art bold," her voice resonated, like the wind brushing across the sky, both gentle and immutable. "to defy the heavens, to raise thy hand against the very order of creation... honoured one, dost thou truly know the path thou hath chosen?" the honoured one''s gaze was steely, her voice calm but filled with conviction. "i have surpassed mortal limits and ascended beyond the confines of destiny. if the heavens stand in my way, then the heavens too shall fall." the woman''s expression did not change, but the weight of her presence deepened. *woosh* she floated gently to the ground, the world trembling beneath her feet as the earth seemed to recognize its true master. "thou speakest as one who believes herself freed from fate, yet thou art bound by thy own arrogance." "i shall not yield, but shall exact mine own revenge against the gods for their betrayal!" she shouted, launching herself into the air as she thrust her sword at eleanor. feeling the power radiating from the woman, eleanor''s gaze squinted in thought "what is this energy... that doth even overbear me and maketh the heavens tremble?" "this honoured one... who is she?" ... "i am the flame that ignites the stars. i am the voice that commands the heavens. i am the force that shapes reality and the light that conquers the void. i am the honoured one, sovereign of all creation. my will is eternal, and my path is boundless. none shall stand above me, for i am all that ever was, and all that ever shall be." reading the lines, zhao tian was dumbfounded "woah, that is some dramatic words ehh." "is she a god or a poet? i am sure she would be a good fight for shakespeare..." chi miya who was lying beside him on the bed, couldn''t help but chuckle upon hearing his words and snuggled into his arms. zhao tian''s gaze swept through the 1st stage of the refining process of the honoured one physique. "i can only start refining my physique after entering the empyreal realm... interesting." "and i need to have these 37 items and condense them into a pill to refine my physique into the first stage¡ªastral convergence fusion." a sigh escaped his lips "i need to search the warehouse later to see if i have all these items to refine a pill." "hmm..." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! and btw i have added picture of eleanor uh in the popularity.. gimme popularity and why the hell fei lingxi fourth in popularity?? huh this is a bonus chapter for golden tickets, hehe gimme more Chapter 442: Burn them! back in zhenzhu~ zhao tian is sitting on the bed, leaning his back on the head slate of the bed with ning xue and yu hua were leaning on both of his shoulders. zahra ashante is lying on his lap, burying her face on his thighs with a huge smile on her face "tian~~" zhao tian smiled warmly and patted her head gently, a soft affection in his eyes. beside him, ning xue seemed lost in thought, her brows furrowed slightly. "so... this zarek talon agreed to our demands?" she asked, breaking the comfortable silence. with a nod, zhao tian glanced at her "yeah, he said that establishing a council of mixed powers between the forces is a good way to avoid conflict while ensuring both sides maintain some control." ning xue nodded her head "en, now big sister will not be burdened." as he remembered something, zhao tian took a small box from his storage ring and looked at zahra "dear, turn around..." "hm?" zahra, still lying comfortably across his lap, shifted her body, turning around so she faced upward and zhao tian placed the small box on her stomach. huh? zahra ashante smiled dryly while yu hua burst out laughing "haha..." *flick* a holographic screen appeared from the small box and the video of zarek talon smashing all the space pirates began to play. looking at the video, yu hua frowned slightly "that is the emperor of the high star?" with a nod, zhao tian spoke "yeah and he also has one of the empyreal flames." ning xue''s eyes were fixated on the burning green flames and at this time, the door opened as someone stepped inside. "little xue..." ning zhilian was taken aback to see the three people inside ning xue''s room and seeing zhao tian, she was instantly flustered, her cheeks growing redder. "u-uh..." she stammered and glanced around awkwardly, not being able to meet his gaze. zhao tian also smiled dryly because she saw him having sex with his women. ning xue saw the awkwardness between them and let out a deep sigh "come in sister..." with a sheepish nod, ning zhilian entered fully and hesitantly sat beside ning xue on the bed. as she looked at the holographic video playing in front of her, she was confused and raised an eyebrow "what is this?" huh? zahra ashante raised an eyebrow and looked down at her naked body. she didn''t care much about it since zhao tian and her sisters are the ones in the room and turned the flame spirit on her hands. "so you are also an empyreal flame... heh." she looked at the flame spirit which was protesting in her hand and yu hua raised her leg kicking her butt "shameless bitch, wear some clothes..." the golden flame spirit burned brightly and zahra ashante felt her palms getting hotter, so she tossed it to yu hua "bitch, catch this..." "wha-" before yu hua could react, the flame spirit fell on her lap and instantly burned her clothes. enjoy reading at m-vle-. "ahhh!" yu hua shrieked in panic, swatting at the flame spirit. the little creature bounced into the air, only to land on ning zhilian''s shoulder, setting her clothes on fire as well. "ahh!" ning zhilian screamed, her hands flailing as she tried to brush the flame spirit off her shoulder. but it was too late¡ªher robes were already reduced to cinders. "w-what is this?" she got down from the bed and ran around as the flame spirit tumbled across, causing havoc inside the bedroom, burning the quilt of the bed. zhao tian smiled heartedly, looking at the naked women running around the room in panic their booties jiggling. "hehe..." ning xue facepalmed herself, looking at the havoc and pulled the flame spirit back into her body. ning zhilian finally calmed down and took a deep breath as she caressed the blonde hair behind her ear. as she turned her head, she saw zhao tian glancing down at her body, a playful glint in his eyes. huh? she hurriedly tried to cover her chest and crotch with her hands, her cheeks burning red in shame. ''w-why am i always caught in a situation where i am naked in front of him?'' ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 443: Changing clothes! the evening air was cool, with the faint scent of flowers wafting through the open windows of the main building of the lunar blossom sect. zhao tian leaned back on the plush couch, feeling the warmth of the coffee cup in his hand with ling xin beside him. taking his sip of the delicious coffee, he sighed in contentment and at this time, the door of the room pushed open. "mr.tian!" an excited voice echoed across the room and zhao tian turned to look at the woman as his gaze softened "chao..." (a/n: you can read around chapter 175 if you wanna know about ling chao, well she is the only core disciple of the lunar blossom sect.) ling chao hurriedly came and sat beside zhao tian on the couch "it''s been so long since i last saw you mr.tian." zhao tian gave a faint nod "well, it is my fault... as the sect''s guardian it is my duty to visit you often, but i rarely come here." ling chao hurriedly shook her head "no, mr.tian, i already heard from elder chen about the invasion of high star people and you have negotiated with them..." "she said that within weeks our zhenzhu is going to change." zhao tian nodded his head. since the people in zhenzhu don''t use mobile phones they don''t know about the things that are happening outside of zhenzhu. "soon, we have to publicly announce this to everyone in zhenzhu..." ''and also about the shift in the power hierarchy.'' with a sweet smile, ling chao muttered "well, i missed mr.tian, so i asked sect master about you..." zhao tian gave a nod and replied "en. how is your cultivation going? i can see you have been progressing well." ling chao raised her chest with a proud smile "of course, i am a genius after all." letting out a chuckle, zhao tian spoke "yeah, you are..." at this time, ling meiying came there with two plates of desserts and placed them in front of zhao tian. "husband, here... jian dui and tanghulu." looking at the desserts, zhao tian smiled and began to dig in along with his coffee. ... ning zhilian''s body jerked in response, her heart racing at the unexpected touch. "w-what are you¡ª" zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle as this reminded him of yu hua and he gave a tight squeeze, feeling the squishiness of her plump ass. ning zhilian was ashamed and grabbed his hand which was groping her ass, her voice filled with embarrassment "t-tian... do you know what you are doing?" she stuttered chuckling, zhao tian wrapped his left arm around her waist, pulling her closer "i am well aware of my actions..." he whispered in her ear. ning zhilian''s eyes trembled feeling his right arm squeezing her ass cheek, her body reacting to the heat of his touch. her lips trembled as she bit down, trying to keep herself grounded. "tian... i''m your sister-in-law. this... this isn''t a joke," she managed to say, her voice laced with hesitation. "i know," zhao tian murmured, pressing a soft kiss against her shoulder. *smooch* his gaze locked with hers in the mirror, their eyes meeting with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat. unable to handle the tension, ning zhilian pushed him away, her breath coming in short bursts as she tried to collect herself. "tian... every joke has its limits," she warned, her tone serious despite the blush that still stained her cheeks. hearing her words, zhao tian chuckled in amusement and retracted his hands from her body as he walked to the bed "my bad..." he sat on the bed and a playful smile danced on his lips "ok... now you can change." "y-you are going to watch?" as if that is the most obvious thing, zhao tian shrugged his shoulders "of course..." ning zhilian scoffed under her breath "gosh... you pervert..." ''anyway... he has seen me naked like four times and almost touched me..., this rascal.'' she hurriedly began to wear her nightdress; however, in the midst of it, he stood up to leave the room. seeing him leaving, ning zhilian was dumbfounded ''this guy said that he wanted to watch me change and now he is leaving mid-way?'' ''no! wait, why am i talking like i want him to see me change?'' as zhao tian left the room, he silently closed the door and looked at the woman standing outside "peeking is bad..." ning xue''s lips twitched in frustration "so does groping my sister''s ass..." ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 444: You love my sister? closing the door, zhao tian stepped out and glanced at the woman standing outside "peeking is bad.. xue''er." ning xue''s eyebrows twitched in frustration "so does groping my sister''s ass... you bastard." zhao tian chuckled and gently grasped her waist pulling her closer "you are so beautiful, xue''er..." ning xue softly pinched his cheek and pulled it "don''t change the topic... tian, well.. thank you." "ahem, anyway... i saw you groping my sister''s ass right now." with a slight frown, zhao tian tilted his head and spoke in an innocent tone "you must be seeing things, xue''er..." hearing his playful tone, ning xue smirked "you want to play it that way...?" she lifted her hand, her fingertips gently grazing across his chest as she moved closer taking her time to slide her hand down into his pants until she found what she was looking for, zhao tian was startled as she suddenly grabbed his dick and saw the smirk dancing on her lips "dear.. be careful there..." *thud* pushing him on the nearby wall, she leaned onto him, her fingers softly grasping his dick, playing with it "tian... " as she gave a tight squeeze, zhao tian was startled "xue''er.. do you want babies in the future? that''s a very delicate spot..." with a chuckle, ning xue kissed his lips "of course i want, tens of them..." she hushed, stroking his dick. feeling the dick getting hard, the smirk on her face widened and she asked "what are you doing inside there with my sister, bastard?" zhao tian smiled dryly and his dick twitched, feeling her delicate fingers teasing the tip "well, as usual, i entered your room and..." keeping her playful smile, she caressed the tip of his dick making his body tremble in delight "and?" she hushed in his ear. "well... as i entered, i saw zhilian checking herself in the mirror and so, i was just teasing her." upon hearing this, ning xue frowned slightly and began to stroke his dick giving him a handjob "so you want to play with my sister''s body?" she asked placing a kiss on the crook of his neck. zhao tian shook his head and muttered "you know me, xue''er.. i won''t touch a woman i am not serious about..." ning xue let out her tongue, licking his skin and nodded her head "so, you love my sister?" her slippery tongue rolled on his cock and zhao tian grasped her head as she moved her head front and back. *squeach* she raised her gaze, looking into his eyes and saw that he was thoroughly enjoying her blowjob. pulling back her lips, she smiled, stroking his cock "what a naughty cock..." she uttered before kissing the crown of his dick as his precum oozed down the tip. feeling her smooth lips coil around his cock, zhao tian smiled in pleasure, and at this time, the door of the room slowly creaked open. *creak* as ning zhilian stepped out in night dress, her eyes shrank in utter shock looking at her little sister kneeling there with a dick in her mouth. h-huh? she hurriedly turned her head to zhao tian and her gaze trembled. ning xue locked eyes with her and slowly pulled the dick from her mouth "s-sister..." she gulped her saliva in nervousness. ''i completely forgot about my sister in the room...'' ning zhilian''s face darkened as she took a step back, slowly closing the door "don''t mind me..." the room door closed and ning xue''s cheeks burned in shame as she wondered how is she going to face her big sister anymore. zhao tian lifted her chin as he rubbed his cock on her lips "come on dear... you can''t leave me hanging like that." sighing, ning xue grasped his cock "see, this dick is the one creating all the problems. if this was obediently in your pants, nothing would have happen-" however, zhao tian pushed his cock into her mouth in between her speech and began o move his waist "xue''er..." ning xue was surprised but before long, she smiled and continued her blowjob. grunting in pleasure, zhao tian spoke "dear, your sister might come again... so let us change places." *flick* he can teleport anywhere around like 200 meters, so he appeared in the royal bath space and sat on the edge of the bath tub. "eh? tian?" yu hua who was bathing in the tub was dumbfounded by their sudden appearance and as she turned her head she saw ning xue with his dick in her mouth. huh? -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 445: Going to sleep! wearing a small towel on his waist, zhao tian is standing near the tub as the two naked women are drying his body after the bath. like a caring wife, yu hua delicately brushed his chest with the fabric of his towel while ning xue was drying his back. with an amused smile, yu hua mumbled "but still... to think that sister xue would like to get fucked in the ass hole." upon hearing this, ning xue blushed as she remembered how she was screaming like a bitch just a few moments ago taking his dick in her ass hole. zhao tian also chuckled and thought of teasing her "it was a surprise to me too, the queen of zhenzhu..." hearing them teasing her, the blush on ning xue''s face deepened "stop it..." yu hua''s fingers slid through his abs as she asked "no, sister xue... i am just curious.. does it feel that good in that spot for you to beg like that?" ning xue''s cheeks burned in shame and she stuttered "o-once you try... so you will know. even sister shenyi loves that." wha- yu hua was taken aback, as she didn''t expect a dignified woman from the high star would also love anal. she slowly raised her gaze to look at zhao tian''s handsome face and a faint blush painted her cheeks ''maybe... i should also try once.'' after drying his body, they also dried his hair like a newlywed couple. with a playful smile, zhao tian suddenly grabbed yu hua''s breasts, hugging her from behind "hua''er..." yu hua was startled by his sudden touch and snuggled in his arms "tian?" "my wives helped me, so i should also help them..." he uttered molding her boobs, his fingers circling her nipples. "hahaha..." ... zhao tian was sitting on the bed in zhao tian''s room, wearing black shorts, his fingers swiping the mobile screen in his hand. he raised his head and looked at the exquisite curves of the two naked women who were standing in front of the mirror, ready to wear their pajamas for the night. ning xue saw his gaze through the mirror and smiled "so, between mine and my sister''s ass which is better?" eh? hearing this, zhao tian smiled wryly while yu hua gasped in shock "sister xue... huh? what are you saying..." scoffing under her breath, ning xue explained what had happened and yu hua slowly turned to look at zhao tian "you want to woo lady zhilian too?" "wait you also groped my ass in the beginning..." "so you really like ass?" ning xue''s gaze narrowed and she sat beside him on the bed as she grasped his left hand, pressing on her boob. "ohhh..." "by the way tian, where can we go for a vacation?" ning xue asked in excitement. only then did zhao tian remember that the women wanted to go on a vacation before leaving for high stars. "for all of us to go... should i book an amusement park?" yu hua who was lying on his chest shook her head "no, tian... ying''er recommended that we go to a beach to spend some time." "she said last time, you, ying''er, aunt suyin and miya went... but this time, we all need to go together." hearing this, zhao tian nodded his head with a thoughtful look. with a playful glint in her eyes, ning xue kissed his ear and whispered "i can call my sister too... there you can woo her." zhao tian turned to look at her and smiled "see how supportive my wife is..." however, ning xue punched his chest and replied "bastard, i am not doing this for you..." *thud* zhao suyin was stunned and hastily hugged him "xue, why are you hitting him?" "urgh, mom.. it hurts." zhao tian snuggled into zhao suyin''s arms for comfort, feigning his pain, and zhao suyin too, hugged him tightly. knowing very well that he is feigning, ning xue''s lips twitched in exasperation "this guy laid his hands on my sister, aunt suyin and he is just acting..." however, zhao suyin shook her head and patted zhao tian "stop it, xue... it might be true that it is inappropriate to touch zhilian. but why are you hitting him." snuggling in her arms, zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, yeah... it hurts, mom.." "my poor baby..." ning xue was hopeless and nestling in zhao suyin''s hands, zhao tian slowly began to remove her clothes, letting her boobs pop out. "mom..." and with a smile, he buried his face in her cleavage before drifting to sleep in the softness. ning zhilian is sleeping in another room after being traumatized by what she saw! meanwhile, at the same time, joshua brown, who was about to sleep, saw the notification on his mobile from zhao tian. [prepare a private island for me] -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 446: Vacation [1] *thrash* in the morning bright sun, the waves wuthered and hit the shores as the cool morning breeze swept across the coast. ning zhilian stood at the edge of the beach, her bare feet sinking slightly into the soft, damp sand, her gaze was fixed on the horizon, where the rising sun painted the sky with hues of amber and crimson. she is wearing a red bikini with a piece of cloth over her shoulder as a sigh escaped her lips... "how the hell did i end up here?" the waves washed up near her toes, the cool water a contrast to the warmth of the sun that bathed her face. she glanced at the large beach house in the distance near this shore and with light steps, she began to walk toward it. "they all must have woken up..." she muttered, slowing walking through the damp sand. looking at the rising sun on the horizon, a smile graced her lips "this is also good... i can relax a bit." she quickly entered the house and loud screams echoed in the house "you damn bitch! what are you doing in the kitchen" "i came to prepare breakfast and coffee for tian." "huh? do you even know how to cook..." "i watched videos on ntube... i know how to cook, hmph." "uh, sisters calm down..." "go outside..." "if we let her stay anymore, she will blow up the entire kitchen..." "hahaha..." "then, teach me how to cook." "hua, wait... let her stay." "baaah!" hearing their banter, ning zhilian couldn''t help but chuckle and walked to the kitchen. hearing this, shi yixian''s gaze trembled and she hugged him closer "who do you like more? the old me or this me?" with a chuckle, zhao tian kissed her cheek "of course, i love how you are right now..." shi yixian closed her eyes in her arms and muttered "i rarely show emotions, because since i was born in a family where they serve the emperor of the dynasty of wang... i got strict training since i was young." "i never got the chance of being a woman, to find love or enjoy my life... all i ever did was train and hone my skills in sword." "i was like a weapon... to kill the emperor''s enemies and a shield to protect the emperor from the enemies." her eyes trembled in pain as she pushed out the words from her throat "and it was at that time, that jiu yang declared war on all the forces in the astral realm and a large-scale war among the factions broke out." "i don''t know why... or what artifacts he used, but even with cultivators on the same level surrounding him, we can''t defeat him." "however, in the battle... i managed to give a fatal injury to him." "and that''s why, enraged, that prideful bastard, he destroyed my cultivation and cursed me with his azure divine flames... so that i would suffer for as long as i live." zhao tian''s gaze squinted as he still remembered the body of shi yixian which was filled with burn scars, torturing her for all these years. even when he tried to heal her, the flames only intensified. shi yixian continued "and all i can do is run away from there and seal myself in a random middle star with my ice elemental powers." zhao tian gave a nod as it made sense why he found shi yixian back in the tomb "seems like you finally regained all your memories, yixian." "yes, my liege... if i remember correctly, it''s been around 10.000 years since i escaped from the astral realm." zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise as he sat on the couch in the living room, placing her on his lap "that long?" "hm. for the people at the pinnacle of the empyreal realm, it is not a big deal." suddenly she stopped as she remembered an important detail "my liege... i heard this as a rumor in the past, so i am not sure if this is true or not..." "jiu yang is the one who killed the second honoured one." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 447: Vacation [2] "jiu yang is the one who killed the second honoured one." huh? zhao tian''s gaze narrowed upon hearing this ''jiu yang is the one...'' shi yixian moved her ass, sitting perfectly on his lap "my liege, it makes sense because... everyone wouldn''t want a powerful foe that they could not control." "and this honoured one physique can even break the limitations of the heavens" "so it is expected a powerhouse like jiu yang would want to kill a potential threat in the future before it rises in power." zhao tian gave a nod but he had a bad feeling in his heart ''is that really all? or is there some hidden motives behind it?'' shi yixian hesitated, her beautiful face momentarily unsure and her lips parted slightly before she spoke in a low tone, "my liege..." "will you help me get my revenge?" she hushed in his ear. zhao tian glanced down at her beautiful face and she glanced away "i mean... he slaughtered all of my people and destroyed the dynasty of wang in the astral realm." with a nod, zhao tian patted her head, his finger running through her silky white hair "of course dear, he tortured you for all these years with his flames." a cold glint passed through his eyes as he hugged her closer "he hurt you yixian, so it is obvious... so it is given that i would kill him." shi yixian''s gaze softened in tenderness upon hearing this ''as shenyi said... he is so possessive of his women.'' with a smile, zhao tian pecked her lips and shi yixian uttered "now that i remember it... the maverick family who rules over the stormspire dynasty also participated in the war." hm? zhao tian was quite surprised upon hearing this and asked "that was like 10,000 years ago and i was born 21 years ago... so the maverick family still stands." "did they already defeat that jiu yang?" shi yixian shook her head "no, my liege... there is no way they could defeat him because most of the powerful people were dead fighting against him when i ran away from there while he stood strong." "it is because he has the number one empyreal flame¡ªazure divine flames." woah! number one, heh... zhao tian frowned slightly and shi yixian continued "maybe they were defeated but the dynasty still stands under the rule of jiu yang." "my liege, once i get my cultivation back and get strong enough.. i can stand beside you, as your sword." zhao tian smiled and planted a kiss on her check "as you wish, yixian..." at this time, wearing only an apron, zahra ashante came there with a cup of coffee in her hand "here tian..." smiling, zhao tian took the coffee cup from her hand and smiled "thanks, zahra..." as he brought the cup close to his lips, zahra ashante looked at him eagerly, her heart pounding with excitement. zhao tian took a sip of the coffee and his face instantly darkened ''what- is this poison?'' meanwhile, zahra ashante was excited "tian, how is it..." zhao tian slowly turned to look at her and he glanced at the women standing on the kitchen doorstep eagerly waiting for his reaction and wanting to tease zahra. looking at zahra ashante''s innocent eyes gleaming in pure excitement, he smiled gently "the coffee is really great, zahra..." zahra ashante laughed and raised her chest proudly, her hands on her waist "hehe, i always knew i had a knack for cooking. but since i was an assassin, i could not concentrate on that." "but now that i am free, i can finally cook... expect more delicious foods from me daily tian." zhao tian''s heart shook ''on a daily basis...?'' he raised his left hand showing a thumbs up "by the way, zahra... how many spoons of coffee powder did you add?" hearing this, zahra ashante rolled her eyes "hmm... the video said 1 and a half or 2 spoons. but i added 10 spoons, the more the merrier right?" "ten?" with a proud smirk, she replied "yep! the more you add, the stronger it gets, right tian?" "y-yeah, sure..." he turned his head to look at the women giggling in the kitchen ''whoever allows her in the kitchen next time will get to eat her handmade food.'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 448: Vacation [3] ning zhilian who was standing with other women in the kitchen chuckled, looking at zhao tian''s grimaced face as he gulped down the coffee. placing the coffee mug on the table, zhao tian patted shi yixian''s thigh and she got down from his lap. zhao tian stood up and walked towards the kitchen and the women in the kitchen laughed at him. "how was the coffee, tian''er?" zhao ying said with a mocking giggle. smiling, zhao tian''s gaze wandered around the women in the kitchen "whose idea was this?" each of them tried to hold back their laughter while pretending not to know who was responsible and glanced at one another, trying to push the blame somewhere else without directly pointing fingers. zhao tian shook his head, his gaze finally landing on zhao suyin, who was standing near the back, wearing her usual casual clothes, trying her best to appear uninvolved. she caught his eye and chuckled, shaking her head as if to preemptively defend herself "tian''er, that is not me," she said with a chuckle, raising her hands in mock surrender. "i''m not the one who proposed the idea. you know about me." her voice was light, and teasing, but there was a genuine innocence in her tone. with a nod, zhao tian reached out, gently hugging her delicate waist "i know, my mom wouldn''t do that..." he raised his hand caressing her silver hair behind her ear affectionately "but i am sure... my dear mom will tell me who came up with the idea." zhao suyin''s heart wavered at his words, and she chuckled softly, her resolve faltering under his affectionate gaze. he leaned closer, his lips brushing against her ear as he whispered, "mom... tell me who it is." unable to resist, zhao suyin hesitated only a moment before her eyes shifted toward the woman who had been trying the hardest to suppress her laughter. and following her gaze, zhao tian glanced at the woman. yu hua stood there, biting her lip to keep from bursting out in giggles, but it was obvious she was the culprit. "ah, i see," he murmured, turning his attention toward yu hua, who was already stepping backward, her hands raised in mock surrender as her laughter bubbled up. "tian... hear me out..." "oh, i''m listening," as he stepped close to her, she hurriedly ran out of the kitchen and zhao tian swiftly followed her "hua''er." seeing the banter, others laughed heartedly. "tian, stop! it was just a joke!" yu hua''s voice rang out as she glanced back, her smile widening as she tried to dodge him. zhao tian, with an amused smile, followed her as she ran away from him. "you can''t outrun me, hua''er." as zhao tian''s tongue slid into her mouth, she tasted the lingering bitterness of the coffee he had just drunk. her nose scrunched up slightly at the taste, and she tried to pull back with a laugh. "ugh! that coffee... it''s horrible!" she giggled against his lips. however, he didn''t let her go and kissed her again, more passionately this time, letting her taste every drop of the coffee''s bitterness. his hand cupped the back of her neck, keeping her in place as their tongues danced together. yu hua''s playful resistance faded, her fingers relaxing against his chest as she gave in to the moment. "still bitter?" zhao tian teased softly when they finally pulled away, his lips brushing against her jaw as he spoke. yu hua laughed, her face flushed with heat as she playfully smacked his chest. "yeah..." meanwhile, zahra ashante stood there dumbfounded "what the hell happened just now?" ... *freeeennn* " out on the ocean, zhao ying and ning yueli were riding a sleek, white jet ski, its engine roaring as it cut through the waves with exhilarating speed. the water sprayed into the air behind them, sparkling in the sunlight like diamonds. zhao ying was gripping the handlebars tightly, a wild grin on her face as she leaned into the turns, steering the jet ski. "wallahiiiii!!!" ning yueli screamed, her voice filled with excitement. "let''s goooo, sister ying! waaaaaaaa!" ning yueli, sitting behind zhao ying, had one arm wrapped around her waist while holding a kanon camera with the other hand, recording every thrilling moment. zhao tian stood on the shore, a chuckle escaping his lips as he watched the two women playfully screeching across the water. at this time, wearing a bikini, fei lingxi walked toward him "master, here... watermelon juice." zhao tian glanced at her and took the glass of watermelon juice to drink. he smiled and brought the glass to his lips, taking a long, refreshing sip as the sweet, fruity flavor of the watermelon spread across his tongue, a perfect contrast to the heat of the day. just as he was about to take another sip of his drink, a loud cry echoed from further down the beach, cutting through the sounds of the ocean. "nooo!! master!" a frantic voice called out. ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 449: Vacation [4] "nooo!! master!!" zhao tian turned his head, and his eyes landed on chi shui, who was standing at the edge of the water, struggling with something in her arms. that "something" turned out to be the little pink fox, yao lian, who was flailing wildly, her fur standing on end as she wriggled in chi shui''s grasp. "master help!" chi shui was trying to drag the pink fox toward the ocean, clearly intending to give the little creature a bath, but yao lian wasn''t having any of it. her small, foxlike paws kicked furiously, and her eyes were wide with panic as she struggled to escape. "for the last time! i am not a pet!" zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle at the sight, as he took another sip of his watermelon juice. *woosh* with a sudden burst of energy, the little fox managed to squirm free from chi shui''s arms, landing in the sand and dashing off at full speed toward the other end of the beach. "lian! come back here!" chi shui called out, clearly frustrated as she started to give chase. zhao tian smiled looking at them and sat on the deck chair, leaning back comfortably as he took sips of watermelon juice. fei lingxi who was standing beside him hesitated for a moment, before asking in a low voice, "master, would you like to have alcohol?" glancing at her, zhao tian frowned slightly and fei lingxi continued with a faint blush "i mean... inside the quarters there is some good beer and vodka, so i asked... if you would like to..." zhao tian gulped down the watermelon juice and handed the glass to her "i never had much alcohol... well, i drink wine." with a slight bow, she asked "would you like to try something strong, master?" letting out a sigh, zhao tian shook his head "let''s keep it for the night. ask others if they want to drink." "as you say, master." sitting on the deck chair, he stretched his arms and fei lingxi who saw this asked "master, do you need a massage?" with a raised eyebrow, he glanced at her "do you know how to give one?" if it''s fei ziyu, it makes sense but her...? looking at his face, fei lingxi smiled faintly "i know it feels strange coming from me... i have never loved a man in my life. i have loathed them since i was young." zhao tian gave a nod as he knew how much of a bitch she was in the past. "if... it''s not for you, i would have still been working in the company trying to earn money for my ziyu, not even realizing that i should spend more time with my daughter." "thank you for making me realize that..." "i... we were um like enemies before, with ziyu trying to kill lady ying. so, you have all the reason to hate us for the sins we did in the past." "i am not asking for your love, i just want to say that i really like you... after all these days spent with you." a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips and he replied "i have a soft spot for ziyu only because she realized her actions and was trying to redeem herself." "and the whole thing started because of her crazy love for me and your bad parenting. so, i can somewhat forgive her." "but i don''t have that soft spot for you... and i don''t know, will i ever come to ''love'' you." hearing his reply, fei lingxi nodded her head "yes, master... i don''t expect you to reciprocate the feelings, as i know i don''t deserve that." she brought her hand to the strand of her bikini and pulled it, letting her big jugs pop out "but i hope... you will at least love my body, master." ... zhao suyin who was scrolling through the mobile, raised an eyebrow looking the announcement from the world government. the article title says ''peace negotiations with high stars achieved by zhao tian.'' as she scrolled through, she saw many comments, and she also saw the grand statue, which will be built soon. ''oh, even money bills with the face of tian''er?'' -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 450: Vacation [5] *pakh* *pakh* fei lingxi had her hands on a rock near the shore while zhao tian is holding her waist, ramming his dick deep into her pussy. "haangh~ haangh~ master..." grasping her waist tightly, he turned her to the front and grabbed her ass taking her in his arms. fei lingxi too, obediently wrapped her legs around his waist as he pumped his dick deep into her pussy hitting the womb. she let out her tongue and moaned freely "master... master..." zhao tian took her tongue and kissed her, his tongue intertwining with hers as she relished the taste of their saliva. "waangh~~" she closed her eyes and kissed him fiercely letting his tongue dominate her and zhao tian pumped his cock with each thrust. as they broke away from the kiss, saliva oozed down her lips and zhao tian''s gaze fell on her inverted nipples which are hiding inside her boobs. he raised her body up and sucked on her nipple, as his tongue played with her nipple pulling it out from its hiding place. "haaaahnghh~~" she screamed in pleasure as she felt his moist tongue caressing her sensitive nipple. "yessssh!! master~~" ... *tap* fei lingxi was walking back to the beach house as she raised her hand, tying her hair into a ponytail. at this time, fei ziyu walked downstairs and seeing her mother, she smiled "mom, come and help in the kitchen a b-" huh? but her gaze narrowed as she saw the dejection on fei lingxi''s face "mom, what''s wrong why do you look so down?" fei lingxi paused, her lips parting as if to respond, but she found herself hesitating and tried to brush it off with a weak smile, but fei ziyu wasn''t convinced. gently, she took her mother''s hand and made her sit on the couch. "mom, tell me what happened. you can talk to me." fei lingxi hesitated, and for a long moment, she simply stared at her lap, her fingers gripping tightly together. finally, she mumbled in a low, almost broken voice, "i... i was with him... and in the heat of the moment, i spilled out my feelings." the women were sitting around the barbeque and covering with each other. ning zhilian, seated among the women, stole a quick glance toward him and noticed the faint tension in his eyes but said nothing, choosing instead to listen to the lighthearted conversation happening around her. *thud* at this time, kicking the door to the front deck zahra ashante entered in with a bottle of champagne, shaking it in her hand. "hahahaha! see what i found..." she shouted, her voice booming over the soft music as she strutted across the deck. *pop* she popped the lid open, sending the cork flying off into the ocean. the frothy liquid bubbled up, threatening to spill over, but she quickly tipped the bottle to her lips, taking a long, hearty swig. *gulp* *gulp* she quickly gulped down the whole champagne and pulled back the bottle from her mouth, as she let out a satisfying grunt. "wahaha... it''s been quite some time since i got drunk.. derp." she said with a blurp. the others laughed seeing this and she walked toward zhao tian, tossing the champagne bottle into the ocean. mei xiu, sensing the commotion, stirred slightly in zhao tian''s lap, her eyes fluttering open "tian..." she whispered, snuggling further into his chest. "tian!" zahra ashante jumped into his arms and caught off guard, zhao tian''s arm instinctively went around her as she wrapped herself around his neck, squeezing him tightly. the sudden force pushed mei xiu, who had been nestled peacefully on his lap, to the side, and she blinked in surprise, looking slightly miffed but too sleepy to protest. "uhh.. zahra..." yu hua facepalmed herself looking at this "this woman is always causing trouble." zahra kissed zhao tian''s lips and the intoxicating taste of the champagne muddled his sense. pulling back the kiss, zahra ashante chuckled, and seeing her chuckle, zhao tian smiled faintly. "so, how is the champagne?" "good." ----------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 451: Vacation [6] it was already night and the stars were shimmering in the skies as the faint glow of the moonlight enriched the land beneath it. "come on, quick!" zhao ying''s excited voice broke the calm as she looked over at fei ziyu, who was busy manipulating the sand with her earth elemental powers. fei ziyu''s hands glowed faintly as she molded the ground, creating a hole. after a few moments, she stood up with a satisfied smile. "lady ying, it''s ready." with a nod, zhao ying glanced at chi miya who came there with a wooden pole and placed it firmly on the hole making it stand straight. fei ziyu quickly closed the sand hole with her earth elemental, making sure the pole was firm at this time, ning yueli came there with a long white cloth like a bedsheet. together, they stretched the cloth over the wooden frame, attaching it at both ends of the pole''s arms, forming a makeshift movie screen. it fluttered slightly in the breeze, but it was stable enough for what they had in mind. "now," ning yueli said with a playful smirk as she stepped back to admire their handiwork, "if we get the projector ready... we can finally watch a movie." hearing this, zhao ying smirked "how about we watch a horror movie?" zhao suyin panicked and hurriedly shook her head "no, no! not a horror movie! please, let''s watch something lighter... maybe a romance or fantasy film?" "hahaha..." zhao tian was sitting on the couch as he watched the women preparing for a late-night movie, a smile dancing on his lips. as he gazed around the women gathered there, a frown creased his eyes ''where is zhilian?'' hm? as he used his astral sense, he stopped ning zhilian at the far end of the beach and raised an eyebrow in amusement. he then turned to ning xue who was sitting beside him on the couch and asked "zhilian... doesn''t like movies?" ning xue blinked her eyes "i.. we, have never seen modern movies like this. this is the first time." zhao tian gave a faint nod and ning xue tapped his shoulder "go and hit on her as she is wandering there alone." chuckling, zhao tian kissed her forehead and stood up, walking towards ning zhilian. yu hua who was sitting beside ning xue was dumbfounded "sister xue... you are asking tian to hit on sister zhilian?" both of them sat there silent as only the noises of the crashing waves and the gentle breeze were heard. as a few moments passed, zhao tian asked "did xue''er... talk with you about dissolving the royal family?" huh? ning zhilian was taken aback to hear this and mumbled "dissolving the royal family... i didn''t hear anything about it." with a sigh, zhao tian began to explain ning xue''s plan and after hearing it, ning zhilian''s eyes condensed. "if the emperor of ebon luohe star has already accepted the deal..." after some moments of thinking about it, she took a deep sigh "if that''s xue''er''s wish... then it''s okay." nodding his head, zhao tian muttered "yeah, xue''er is really worried about you" she gave a nod and soon another silence followed as both of them simply sat staring at the skies. after a little hesitation, ning zhilian scratched the back of her head and spoke "there''s... something else," she began, her voice quieter now, almost shy. "it might be awkward to bring this up, but... i think i should apologize." zhao tian turned to her, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. "apologize? for what?" ning zhilian''s face turned slightly red, and she cleared her throat. "for, um... disturbing you and your women... you know, when you were... getting intimate." zhao tian blinked, and then a chuckle escaped him. "oh, that?" he shook his head. "you don''t need to apologize for that." hearing his reply, ning zhilian pouted her lips as she huffed "hmph, but still... i didn''t expect you to be a naughty guy like that." "doing it on the open and even g-grabbing my back out of nowhere... bastard." zhao tian couldn''t help but laugh softly at her reaction and he leaned over placing his hand over hers, their fingers brushing lightly against the sand. "zhilian, i won''t touch any random woman whom i am not interested in." huh? hearing this, it took a second for ning zhilian to understand and she blinked her eyes. eh? ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 452: Vacation [7] "zhilian, i won''t touch any random woman whom i am not interested in." huh? hearing this, it took a second for ning zhilian to understand and she blinked her eyes. it took her a moment, but when it finally sank in, her entire face flushed a deep red. eh? she opened her mouth, ready to respond, but her embarrassment got the better of him and she hurriedly looked away, biting her lip. "w-what are you saying, tian?" she stammered, her voice shaky, trying to play it off, but her trembling hands and the heat on her face betrayed her. with a light chuckle, zhao tian leaned back lying on the sand, his hand behind his head "you know what i meant zhilian..." ning zhilian''s eyes trembled upon hearing this and her heartbeat raised as she mumbled in a soft tone "how should i.. take this?" "that you like me?" zhao tian gave a faint nod "yeah..." ning zhilian placed her palm on her beating heart and a growing smile appeared on her lips "then... let me be honest." taking a deep breath, she spoke her honest feelings "i am also pretty interested in you... ever since you helped xue''er during the coup. i thought you were cute... and cool." "but... this is so sudden. and.. you are zui''er and little xue''s husband... it would be really inappropriate" "it would be quite uncomfortable to face them.. if i became your woman.." she turned her purple eyes to look at him "but... it is true," she continued, her voice quieter now. "i have a crush on you, or maybe it''s more like infatuation, but it''s real." she swallowed hard, her lips curving into a nervous yet genuine smile. "thank you. i am really happy about your feelings... even now, my heart is beating so quickly." looking into her eyes, zhao tian''s gaze softened a gentle smile spreading across his lips. he didn''t rush her, nor did he interrupt. a faint sigh escaped her lips "can you give me some time to think about this?" zhao tian kept his smile and replied "sure, it is an important matter after all..." ning zhilian gave a nod because this one decision would change the entire course of her life. she had always found zhao tian to be charming¡ªa bit of a flirt at times, sure, but undeniably likable. ning zhilian gave a knowing nod "yeah, yeah... it is cold" smiling, she placed her arm on his chest. "the stars really look beautiful..." a mutter escaped her lips and zhao tian gave a nod "yeah, they do..." ning zhilian glanced at his face and asked "i know very little about you... tian, so tell me more about you..." "what are your likes and hobbies? like... maybe how you were back in school and university, tell me something about you." and they began to talk... with star gazing. ... rubbing her stomach, zahra ashante came to the campsite after taking a nap and saw that the women were preparing for a movie. she looked around searching for zhao tian and her gaze narrowed, glancing at him at the end of the beach. smiling she ran towards him "tian!" "bitch!" however, suddenly someone grabbed her mouth and put her in place as hun xiang grabbed her waist and ning xue clutched her neck. what? she was startled and looked at the three women who just pinned her down. ning xue let out a sigh "don''t cause trouble again and disturb their peaceful moment..." hm? zahra ashante moved her eyes and glanced at ning zhilian who was with him lying on the sand. "hm.." she nodded her head and the three of them let her go. ... zhao suyin was looking through the movies searching for what to play "we need a good romance movie..." with a chuckle, zhao ying glanced over at zhao tian "my little brother is doing a good romance movie there." hm? zhao suyin flowed her gaze and giggled "hahaha..." ----------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 453: Vacation [8] zhao tian is sitting on the couch under the night sky, as the cold gust of wind brushes past the women sitting there. ling xin and chi miya were sitting beside him, and ling chen was sitting on his lap as the movie began to play. at this time, fei ziyu and fei lingxi came there to give popcorn and drinks to everyone. zhao tian had his arm around chi miya''s shoulder as both of them were reading through the article on her mobile released by the government about the peaceful negotiations. reading through that, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "i am surprised they actually said everything without hiding anything."no?v(el)b\\jnn "considering it''s the government, i thought they would try to hide some things." chi miya pecked his lips and nodded her head "hmm... they should also know that they are in a tough situation right now and shouldn''t lie to people." "and they must be afraid of you too..." hearing this, zhao tian gave a nod and chi miya again kissed his lips "tian..." zhao tian also reciprocated the kiss, gently sucking on her lips before letting them go. ning zhilian who was sitting beside ning xue on the couch gently moved forward to take a glimpse at zhao tian, however, as ning xue turned her head to her... she averted her gaze seeing this, ning xue laughed in her mind and leaned to her, whispering "by the way... sister, what were you taking with tian a while ago?" ning zhilian panicked upon hearing this and smiled dryly "n-nothing big... just talking about the high stars and uh." "by the way... little xue, you didn''t say you were going to dissolve the royal family," she asked trying to divert the topic. ning xue raised an eyebrow "so, he was talking about that?" "yeah, yeah... about that." "you know, sister," ning xue continued, her voice barely above a whisper... "dissolving the royal family isn''t just about stepping away from the throne. it''s about letting go of all the burdens that come with it¡ªpolitical alliances, expectations, the weight of generations before us." she paused, looking at ning zhilian more seriously. "we have carried that burden long enough." the blush on ning zhilian''s face deepened, heavily embarrassed that her sister found out about this ''was i that obvious?'' ning zhilian swallowed hard, feeling a surge of emotions. "a-are you okay with it, little xue? w-wouldn''t it be awkward? i mean, you and the others... you''re all so close to him. i wouldn''t want to come between that." ning xue shook her head with a chuckle "what are you saying, big sister? you have been staying with us for days now... there''s no competition here. we''re all close to tian because he has earned our love and respect in different ways." "if you choose to be with him, it''s not like you are stepping on anyone''s toes. it''s just finding happiness in a life that we''re all building together." she paused and gave zhilian a meaningful look. "and i''ve seen the way he looks at you. you already have a place here, big sister." ning zhilian''s gaze trembled and she smiled in her heart ''he has already confessed to me... but little xue doesn''t know that.'' letting out a soft breath, "i just... i never imagined it would be like this," ning zhilian admitted softly, her voice barely audible under the sound of the movie playing in the background. "i always thought i''d have to give up on finding love for the sake of duty. and now... things are changing so fast." "they are," ning xue agreed, her hand still resting on zhilian''s arm. "but that doesn''t mean it''s a bad thing. and besides, you deserve to be happy too. you''ve spent so long putting others first, big sister. maybe it''s time to think about what you want." upon hearing this, ning zhilian stayed silent and ning xue didn''t disturb her, giving her time to think. as moments passed, she muttered "maybe it''s really time i stop holding myself back." as the movie played, ning zhilian glanced over at zhao tian who was teasing ling chen. the idea of being with him, being a part of his life in the way ning xue and the others were... it didn''t seem as impossible now as it had before. perhaps, just maybe, she could find a place there too. with that thought lingering in her mind, ning zhilian leaned back against the couch, her heart a little lighter as the wind continued to sweep across the beach. ''i won''t hold back... but it will be fun to tease him.'' ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 454: Training! it''s been two weeks since then~ the sun hovered low on the horizon, casting a warm light over the grass field where zhao tian and shi yixian stood, their wooden swords in hand. the gentle breeze rustled through the tall grass, and the peaceful quiet of the late afternoon was broken only by the soft sounds of their footsteps. gripping her sword, shi yixian asked with a serious expression on her face as she took her stance "you ready, my liege?" zhao tian also took a fighting stance and gave a nod "yeah..." *swoosh* with that, she lunged forward, her wooden sword slicing through the air. *clak* zhao tian quickly parried, his muscles tensing as he tried to match her pace, but her movements were fluid and graceful... her years of mastery evident in each swing. even though shi yixian has lost her cultivation now, she is still a force to reckon with. her body has been tempered by astral energy for years, so she has great physical strength. and sword intent doesn''t require astral energy, so she can still use it. *clak* their swords clashed, the sound of wood striking wood echoing through the quiet field. zhao tian focused hard, his eyes following her every movement, but despite his best efforts, shi yixian remained several steps ahead of him. her blade brushed past his defenses, stopping just short of his shoulder. "you''re leaving yourself open, my liege..." she said, her voice steady as her sword hovered inches from him. "focus more on your stance, your footwork." zhao tian smiled looking into her serious eyes. "maybe i''m just distracted by your beauty." huh? shi yixian was taken aback by his sudden praise, a soft blush crept across her cheeks. "stop it... my liege..." letting out a chuckle, zhao tian attacked again, his swings more aggressive. but shi yixian effortlessly deflected each blow, moving in perfect rhythm as if the wooden sword was a part of her body. while zhao tian''s movements are instinctual, shi yixian''s movements are calculated and precise. *swish* zhao tian lunged toward her, and shi yixian easily sidestepped, bringing her sword down toward his exposed side. *clak* he barely blocked in time, and before he could regain his balance, seizing the opportunity, shi yixian knocked the sword from his hand, sending it spinning across the field. pulling back his lips, zhao tian chuckled looking at her face. "gotcha." "that''s cheating..." zhao tian just smiled and both of them again took a stance to face each other. "i think i somewhat understand, yixian..." shi yixian tilted her head in confusion "understand what... my liege?" "the way of the swords..." as he uttered, a white glint passed through his eyes, and he dashed toward shi yixian, *swoosh* and with a blur, he appeared in front of her, slashing his sword at her. shi yixian barely had time to react as she quickly raised her own sword to parry his attack. *clak* a flash of surprise passed through her eyes feeling the raw power behind his attack just now... ''and the energy...'' her gaze squinted as she pulled back her sword and zhao tian too, stopped his attack. "yixian?" he reached out, his fingers delicately caressing her cheek. she raised her gaze to look into his eyes "my liege... you just had a moment of awakening and trespassed into the realm of swords." hearing this, zhao tian raised an eyebrow in curiosity "moment of awakening?" with a nod, shi yixian replied, "yeah... everyone who trains sword intent will have their first moment of awakening in their life." "that is experiencing the spark of sword intent for the first time..." "for me to feel this spark, it took three months of rigorous training and dedication... but you just did it in one day." zhao tian smiled faintly "that is thanks to this physique. i have good comprehension skills... that''s how i learned space and time energies." "and, what more... after reading through the books i got in the black pagoda, i realized that the first honoured one is also a sword user." "by this blade, i swear my path, unyielding before the heavens. with thee, the sword of my soul, i carve my fate, defying all who stand before me." --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 455: Training [2] *swoosh* *clak* zhao tian quickly parried yu hua''s sword and a smirk appeared on yu hua''s face as she pushed forward "tian, i heard... you just got an awakening minutes ago." smiling zhao tian pushed her back as she took two steps back "yeah..." yu hua played with the sword in her hand as she rolled her eyes "how envious... it took me a year of training to feel that spark." "well, i don''t have any teachers... i am self-learned." keeping his smile, zhao tian replied "oh, that''s amazing..." "hehe... let''s train more." as they were training, shi yixian was standing on the sidelines with ling meiying beside her watching them train. at this time, ning zhilian and ning xue also came there and were amazed to see zhao tian''s training. ning xue blinked her eyes "why is he training? this is the first time i have seen him train... instead of flirting and playing around with his women." hearing this, ling meiying giggled "husband is practicing sword intent." "ohh..." shi yixian commented "and he is making quick progress." letting out a yawn, zahra ashante came there tieing her hair into a ponytail. "oh, are they fighting?" "let me join too..." *flick* a pair of gleaming daggers appeared in her palm but in the next instant, she felt a cold metal near her neck. with a wry smile, she turned her head to shi yixian who had her sword near her neck "um?" "don''t disturb my liege''s training..." "okay..." ... a few more minutes passed and as zhao tian''s sword broke away into splinters, yu hua stopped and retracted her wooden sword. yu hua let out a soft sigh and spoke "you are gripping the sword way too tightly... and you don''t have a proper technique." "well, it is to be expected because you have just started learning it and you can''t learn everything in a few hours." she reached out to her ass and slowly slid her middle finger into her butthole "actually.. husband, i liked it very much the last time when we had sex in this h-hole..." "b-but... i am so embarrassed to ask to have sex in that hole... if i asked you, would you think of me as a pervert?" zhao tian leaned forward kissing her lips "dear.. it is my duty to satisfy you to the fullest, so don''t hide your desires from me." ling meiying''s heart softened upon hearing this and spoke "thank you husband, t-then... have sex with me in this hole too..." "as my wife wishes..." as she retracted her hand, zhao tian slowly pushed his cock into her tight asshole and instantly felt her ass muscles clench on his cock. "urghhh! meiying.." "h-hsuband..." slowly sliding in his dick, zhao tian sighed in satisfaction and ling meiying''s eyes widened as a smile spread across her face "y-yes, husband... this is it.. i like this very much." zhao tian also felt the pleasure hit him as her ass hole twisted and crushed his cock "haah.... dear." *pakh* *pakh* "haangh~~ haanghhhh i love you, husband..." ... zhao tian is sitting on the couch with ling meiying sitting on his lap as she feeds him the cake "here..." munching the cake, zhao tian smiled softly "it''s great..." ling meiying smiled showed a cheeky grin "hm, it is my first time baking cake... seeing ying''s mobile.. ntube was it?" hearing this, zhao tian chuckled and suddenly a beep sound was heard startling him and ling meiying. "e-eh? husband? what was it?" a sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips "seems like the ebon luohe ships are back..." ling meiying frowned to hear this "then, soon you are going to enter closed cultivation?" "yeah..." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 456: Zhenluo? *swoosh* zhao tian dashed towards space and glanced at the large ark that was slowly drifting towards earth. recognizing zhao tian, the ark''s pace slowed a bit and zhao tian floated towards the front deck of the ark. *swish* the deck''s door slid open and as zhao tian entered in, a guard standing there gestured his hand "this way, mr.zhao tian..." zhao tian glanced around the interior and saw that this ark was quite different from the previous ones that have seen. the guard quickly escorted zhao tian to the front deck and as he entered, he raised an eyebrow in surprise. the room buzzed with activity as nearly twenty people were working at the panels and consoles, their hands moving rapidly over glowing screens as they maintained the ark''s systems. there he saw zarek talon speaking with two men, one of them was an old man wearing a research coat while the other was a middle-aged man wearing a sleek black cloak. noticing zhao tian, zarek talon smiled faintly "mr.tian, welcome aboard.." zhao tian showed a polite smile and walked to him "mr.zalek..." zarek talon gestured to the other two men "allow me to introduce them. this is kristian jarred, one of the powerful retainers in my command."no?v(el)b\\jnn "and this is herman claus one of the lead researchers in our star." "it''s a pleasure to meet you.." "no, the pleasure is mine." zhao tian reached out and shook their hands in a formal manner. glancing at zhao tian, zarek talon spoke "mr.tian, as we agreed we will teach your people about the technology and give protection." zhao tian gave a faint nod and smiled at them "come and take a seat... we can talk further." ... the ark glided smoothly through the earth''s atmosphere, descending over the dense forests surrounding zhenzhu. the view from the control room''s wide windows was breathtaking, a sweeping sea of green, broken only by the construction work underway below. looking through the ark''s window, zarek talon glanced at all the construction work happening around zhenzhu. as per ning xue''s idea, the forests surrounding zhenzhu will be cleared and rebuilt to occupy the ''awakeners'' of this earth. "it is not a compliment, you brat..." kristian jarred and herman claus were surprised to see their emperor talk to the young man so carefreely. they have known zarek talon for many years now and he only talks to his daughter like this but it seems like this young man is good friends with him. "no wonder... i am honestly surprised when his highness said he would come with us to the star." "seems like the kid is his friend." "then we also have to show our respects." ... *tap* zhao tian, kristian jarred, and herman claus were walking through the large building in zhenzhu and they quickly entered a big conference room-like setting. as they entered, everyone''s eyes fell on zhao tian and stood up to greet him. the room itself was vast, shaped like a massive amphitheater, with an enormous circular table in the center where the most important people sat. surrounding them were tiered seating areas for advisors, officers, and assistants. the sect masters of top sects in zhenzhu, the world leaders and faction leaders all across the globe, and leading researchers in the world were all seated there. before the meeting commenced, herman claus, leaned over to zhao tian. "mr. tian, shall i begin bringing the researchers back to the ark?" that enormous ark will be staying on earth from now on for protection purposes and to teach about technological advancement. zhao tian nodded thoughtfully, gesturing with a casual wave of his hand "go on, mr.claus." after a bit of talking, hermes claus brought the bunch of scientists and researchers back to the ark. kristian jarred is one of the strongest retainers and under him, he has 10 squads totally consisting of thousand people. they will be also staying in earth from now on for protection purposes and while some will be dispatched along with the cultivators on this earth to teach new awakeners and help the earth to grow. days are really going to be hectic for a while, it seems... ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 457: With Ning Zhilian! a few more days passed~ zhao tian walked to a door in the zhenzhu palace and knocked on it. "ah, wait tian..." hearing a knock, the woman inside quickly opened and a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips looking at the beautiful woman, who looks extra beautiful today. there was a faint touch of makeup on her face, just enough to highlight her natural beauty. her lips were a soft rose color, and her cheeks had a light blush, whether from the makeup or the excitement of seeing him, ning zhilian smiled softly and without a word, zhao tian stepped inside and gently closed the door behind him. before ning zhilian could react, he grasped her wrist and, with a firm but gentle pull, pressed her back against the door. *thud* "ah... t-tian?" ning zhilian was startled and raised her gaze to look at the playful glint in zhao tian''s eyes. zhao tian leaned forward, bringing his lips closer to her face but ning zhilian turned her face avoiding his lips, a faint blush painting her cheeks as she uttered softly... "i still haven''t.... accepted your love... bastard..." her voice trembling slightly, betraying the nervous excitement building inside her. zhao tian didn''t listen to her words as his hands traveled to her waist relishing her delicious curves. "and...?" he muttered caressing his face on her cheek. ning zhilian''s breath hitched as her body reacted involuntarily to his touch and she turned her head slightly, exposing more of her neck, her heart racing as she tried to gather her thoughts. "w-what do you mean, and? you''re touching me without my consent... y-you''re harassing me." her words were a weak attempt at protest, but even she couldn''t deny the way her body responded to him. her hands rested against his chest, fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt, unsure whether to push him away or pull him closer.no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian ignored her feigned resistance, his lips finding the sensitive skin of her neck as he kissed her softly, inhaling the sweet, intoxicating scent of her perfume. "you smell so good... zhilian," as she felt a cold metal, ning zhilian''s eyes fluttered open to gaze into his blue eyes. with a soft smile on his face, zhao tian placed the ring on her palm "you are not my woman yet." "keep this ring with you... if you ever made a decision while i was in closed cultivation, you can wear this..." he paused, his thumb gently brushing the back of her hand as he gazed deeply into her eyes. "and if you decide not to be my woman... you can give it back to shenyi." ning zhilian glanced at the palm and she instantly recognized it, as she had seen a similar ring worn by all the women in the artifact and she also knew it was the key to entering the artifact. she gripped the ring in her palm and stored it in her storage ring as she turned her eyes to look at his face. letting out a sigh, she grabbed his collar and pulled him closer "you know what will i decide... right, bastard?" with a chuckle, zhao tian kissed her cheek "i have a guess..." seeing his playful smile, she gently hit his chest and leaned forward, pecking his lips. zhao tian was quite surprised, as this was their first kiss. smiling, he moved forward to kiss her again, but she stopped him and closed his mouth with her palm "no... you can''t kiss me." huh? zhao tian was dumbfounded to hear this and as she retracted her hand, he tried to kiss again but she stopped him this time too. with a teasing smile playing on her lips, she pinched his lips pulling it "my dear bastard... first finish your close cultivation and i will kiss you after that." "and i want you to wear that ring on my finger..." hearing this, zhao tian smiled "alright..." "hmm... now go and cultivate, and come back quicker." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 458: Entering Seclusion! "wai- ahaha..." "no, me next..." "move..." "i also want to kiss husband..." "me, me..." "brother tian..." zhao tian was swarmed by beautiful women in his bedroom as they took turns kissing his lips, cheeks, and forehead. their playful yet loving voices filled the room with warmth, but there was a bittersweet undertone in the air as they prepared for zhao tian''s upcoming seclusion. zhao tian, surrounded by the affection of his wives and beloved women, chuckled softly. he didn''t resist their attentions, instead allowing them to pull him in various directions. it was as if they were clinging to him, trying to steal as much time and intimacy as they could before he left for seclusion. "come here, dear," zhao suyin said with a tender smile, pulling him into her embrace. she buried his face in her ample bosom, stroking his hair affectionately before pressing a kiss to his forehead. "haa... i''ll miss giving you blowjobs, tian''er..." eh? some were dumbfounded while others laughed upon hearing zhao suyin''s words. "mom..." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle and at this time, zhao ying hugged him from behind crushing his head in between her chest. "it is just some months... we need to tolerate this." in the corner of the room, yao lian, was curled up on the bed, her foxy tail wrapped around her like a fluffy ball. she drifted in and out of sleep, her ears twitching slightly as she listened to the conversations. zahra ashante fell back on the bed as a sigh escaped her lips "ahhh, what am i going to do without tian in my life..." yu hua rolled her eyes and kicked her leg "don''t jinx it like he''s going away forever. it''s just a few months, maybe seven months at most. we can hold on until then." the others nodded their heads, but they were also disheartened because they can''t see zhao tian for some months. xia shenyi started at them blankly "it is just some months... why are you making a big deal out of it?" but with his artifact, he assumed that he could complete it within like 7 months. the transient realm till now is just like a tutorial, the real game begins after entering the empyreal realm. to cross each level in the empyreal stage, you would need a humongous amount of astral energy to break through. that''s why it takes a lot of years for the people in empyreal realm to break through... even xia shenyi, after nearly five thousand years of cultivation, is in the eternal paragon stage. xia shenyi''s gaze drifted toward zhao tian, who was still surrounded by his affectionate wives "if those in the high stars knew he was crossing four stages in the empyreal realm in just seven months..." she smirked, "...they''d cough up blood in disbelief." she let out a soft sigh, shaking her head. "this guy is truly cheating his way through cultivation..." after some minutes of bantering, everyone let him go and zhao tian walked towards the artifact, before opening it and stepping in. as the small door closed, the golden runes around the artifact began to glow brightly. zhao tian, who was sitting cross-legged inside the artifact could feel the extraordinary flow of astral energy swirling into the artifact and a smile appeared on his lips. taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes with the resolve that when he open his eyes the next time, he should be in the soul refine stage. ... meanwhile, the women outside smiled faintly looking at the artifact glowing brightly. xia shenyi glanced at the women and spoke "let''s leave the room.. and let him cultivate in peace." "it is just seven months, you have to endure till then." everyone nodded their heads and chi shui went to yao lian, picking the fox up from the bed "come on lian''er... we should not disturb brother tian..." and like that, seven months passed quickly... --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thank you for the golden tickets!! Chapter 459: Everyone is gone?! it''s been seven months since zhao tian entered seclusion~ *flick* the eerie golden light around the chamber began to dim faintly and the runes also lost their color after seven months of usage of the artifact. *swoosh* the small door of the chamber slid open and steam fizzled up from inside as zhao tian stepped out beads of sweat drenching his whole body. "haa... haa..." he took deep breaths as beads of sweat dropped from his face and it rippled on the floor. his blue eyes wandered around the room and he quickly unfastened his buttons removing the shirt from his body, which was fully wet with his sweat. throwing the shirt on the floor, he stretched his body feeling his tight muscles twist after sitting in the same position for seven months. "fuck.. uhhh." *creek* "tian..." sensing his presence, xia shenyi quickly entered the room, and a flash of surprise passed through her eyes looking at zhao tian''s face. her gaze swept over his ripped muscles and was astounded to see his handsome face which was refined even more because of the honoured one physique cultivation technique he was practicing after reaching the empyreal realm. earlier, he looked like a handsome young man.. but now his face seems quite mature, and his hair has also grown taller. snapping out of her daze, she quickly walked toward him "tian... is everything all right?" zhao tian glanced at her, a soft smile appearing on his face "yeah... it is just that i am quite sweaty." xia shenyi''s eyes glowed faintly as she looked through his cultivation and a smile appeared on her face "this is great.. tian..." "you have reached the 6th level of the soul refine stage..." looking at her, zhao tian gave a faint nod "yeah... i feel great and i can feel my control over the astral energy has also been improved." smiling, xia shnyi spoke "come on, let me wash your body first..." with a shake of his head, he replied "no, before that i need to meet everyone..." zhao tian used his senses to look through the artifact and a slight frown crept over his face "where are the others?" hearing the question, xia shenyi lowered her gaze "um.. that''s tian." "that is the same now, if you are in empyreal realm and had sex with them.. sure, their cultivation will skyrocket.. but their control over the humongous astral energy will be disrupted..." "in the worst scenario, that could even break their cultivation base... straining their meridians." "so... they have to practice to control these humongous amounts of astral energy." "it is best for them to cultivate through the starting stages of empyreal realm..." "when they come out, they will have good control over their astral energy and you can have sex with them however you want and they can stabilize the energy in their body." looking at his disheartened face, xia shenyi kissed her lips "forgive me tian, i was the one who forced them to enter seclusion..." "they all wanted you to come out and ask your opinion. but i know... you wouldn''t want to leave them and you will most likely not agree..." "i know how possessive you are..." "and tian, if you have all the wives here... you have to give attention to all of them and you can''t really concentrate on your affairs in the high stars." "so, i came up with this idea..." "forgive me." zhao tian rubbed his temples as he took a deep breath hearing her explanation, but it did make sense. he glanced back at the number of chambers and his eyes trembled "i will... miss them." "how long will it take for them? they will come out in 7 months?" hearing the question, xia shenyi shook her head "no... at least four years." huh? zhao tian was shocked to hear this and xia shenyi replied "you can complete it in 7 months because of your physique..." "but they are not honoured ones..." zhao tian''s heart tightened upon hearing this "then... i can''t see them for four years?" xia shenyi hugged him closer and kissed him "i am sorry... tian." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 460: After four months! *splash* the warm water rippled as zhao tian leaned back into the spacious marble bathtub, lost in his own thoughts and beside him, xia shenyi was sitting silently, a pang of guilt on her face. "tian..." she moved closer to him as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "are you... mad at me?" shaking his head, zhao tian looked at her, a soft smile spreading across his lips "no... i understand what you meant, shenyi." "i am not angry at you..." xia shenyi leaned forward kissing his cheek "this is for just a few years... you have to work hard and after that, you can enjoy as much as you want." "just these few years, work hard for yourself and us..." with a nod, zhao tian leaned forward, kissing xia shenyi''s lips "thank you, shenyi..." xia shenyi blinked in mild confusion, pulling back slightly to look into his eyes. "thank me?" "yeah..." his voice trailed off as he leaned backward on the bathtub... "i was quite disheartened that i can''t see my wives for four years... but after hearing your words, i remembered again." he turned his head to look at her again, his eyes soft yet determined "i have to work hard and need to become powerful enough so that my wives can live happily..." "by the next time they come out, i should be powerful enough to protect them in these high stars." xia shenyi''s lips curled into a soft smile as she listened to his words, her heart swelling with affection then, as if remembering something important, zhao tian''s eyes widened slightly. "wait, shenyi... time flows differently inside the artifact, doesn''t it?" hearing this, xia shenyi chuckled "yeah, it should be only two years in the outside world..." zhao tian let out a small sigh of relief, realizing that the time away from his wives wouldn''t be as long as he initially thought. "i see... that''s good to know." "and tian... only three and half months passed in the outside world... for the seven months you were in seclusion inside the artifact." "zhilian has been waiting for you..."no?v(el)b\\jnn his eyes softened at the mention of ning zhilian. "zhilian... she didn''t enter seclusion with the others?" xia shenyi gave a nod "yeah... she said that she promised you something..." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle upon hearing this as his eyes softened and muttered "so there are you, zhilian, yixian, ziyu, lingxi, and lian who are left." as she looked through the peephole, she saw an incredibly handsome man standing outside. seeing zhao tian, her heart raced and she hurriedly opened the door, an excited smile appearing on her face. "zhi-" "tian!" she threw herself around him and hugged his neck tightly, as tears moistened her eyes. zhao tian sighed and hugged her waist, pulling her closer "i missed you, zhilian." "me too.." gently pulling back from the hug, ning zhilian cupped his cheek and leaned forward kissing him, as a drop of tear dribbled down her cheek. zhao tian''s left hand traveled to her neck as he closed his eyes letting himself sink in the kiss. after a minute of kissing, ning zhilian slowly pulled back from the kiss, her gaze lingering on his lips. not being able to control herself, she kissed him but this time more fervently as she sucked and bit on his lower lip, her fingers caressing his jaw. "haa..." retracting the kiss, ning zhilian gaze grew gentle "it''s been only four months.. but i feel like i have been waiting for so long." zhao tian let out a chuckle and she gazed at his face "you have gotten even more handsome..." smiling, zhao tian let his hands get lower as he cupped her ass cheeks and lifted her off the ground. she obediently wrapped her legs around his waist as they entered in and the door closed. *thud* her hands were securely around his neck as she spoke "little xue and all of your wives... went into seclusion." zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." "sister shenyi... asked me to enter the seclusion too, but i refused... because i made a promise... that i will accept you and want you to wear this ring for me." as she spoke, a beautiful ring appeared in her hand. ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 461: After four months [2] "nngh~" ning zhilian is sitting on zhao tian''s lap on the couch facing him, her legs were draped over either side of his thighs, knees sinking into the soft cushions of the couch as she straddled him. the soft cushions of the couch shifted slightly under them as they moved, the room quiet except for the sound of their breathing. her fingers tangled in his hair, tugging gently as she leaned into him and his lips met hers over and over, each kiss sending a rush of heat through her. she felt the warmth of his body beneath her, the solidity of his chest against hers, and the way his arms wrapped securely around her waist. zhao tian slowly slid his fingers into the hem of her shorts as his fingers brushed past her panties and gripped her bare ass cheeks. ning zhilian''s eyelashes fluttered open as she pulled back her lips letting her hot breath hit his lips "you damn pervert..." she reached out and grasped the hem of her tank top as she pulled it up to remove her clothes. as she raised her hands to remove her tank top, zhao tian''s gaze fell on her pristine armpit and he leaned forward to kiss it. e-eh? ning zhilian was taken aback as she felt a shiver run down her body and looked down at zhao tian who was kissing her armpit. "w-what? bastard... i didn''t know you had this fetish... gosh, you are such a pervert..." her gaze trembled seeing his dirty fetish of kissing and licking her armpit. but she didn''t interfere and let him lick over her armpit ''i-it''s okay... i took a bath just a little ago...'' "haangh~~ its ticklish..." feeling his moist tongue rolling on her armpit, ning zhilian emitted a muffled moan. pulling back his lips from her armpit, he snuggled his face into the crook of her neck, inhaling her scent "you smell incredible as always... zhilian..." ning zhilian found it quite amusing and muttered "i heard from little xue that you like blow jobs and anal... but didn''t know... you liked this kind of thing too." as she removed her tank top, her hands moved to her back to remove her bra strap, a smile appearing on her lips "you have been waiting for this, right? you... pervert." however, zhao tian stopped her "wait zhilian..." h-huh? ning zhilian was shocked to hear this and she hurriedly grabbed his shoulders "tian, what happened?" "does it hurt anywhere? did something happen when you were in seclusion? something happened to your d-dick?" eh? zhao tian stared at her blankly "its not that, we can do that later... i need to return to zhenluo and see the situation there." "before going to seclusion.. i checked everything was alright here on earth and entered seclusion, now that i am back... i need to check that." "and... i don''t know if i can have sex with you now." ning zhilian was confused to hear this "huh.. why?" as they continued through the center of the city, their attention was drawn to a massive display in the town square. hovering above the ground, a holographic image was flickering in the air, a full-body projection of a handsome man, his image shimmering in brilliant detail. zhao tian stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took looked at the figure''s familiar face. the man on display was none other than... himself. "huh?" zhao tian shook his head, half in amusement, half in exasperation. "really?" ning zhilian let out a soft laugh, squeezing his hand tighter. "tian, look at you," she said, gesturing to the holographic display with a chuckle. "they''ve made you a celebrity." with a helpless sigh, zhao tian ran a hand through his hair, shaking his head. "this is a bit much, don''t you think?" ning zhilian smiled brightly, clearly enjoying his discomfort. "it suits you, though. you''ve always been at the center of things, whether you like it or not. now everyone can see what i see." zhao tian shot her a playful look, "i didn''t ask for this, there is already a statue in construction there and here too?" he muttered, though there was a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. "maybe not," ning zhilian replied, her voice soft but teasing, "but whether you want it or not, people are looking up to you. you''ve become something of a legend." they stood there for a few more moments, watching as the holographic image continued to flicker. "come on, let''s go before someone recognizes you," ning zhilian whispered, tugging at his arm with a playful smile. "i don''t think you''re ready for a fan club just yet." ... after a short walk, they reached another part of the city which is quite secluded from other places and it was like a traditional sect. ning zhilian raised an eyebrow "lunar blossom pavilion?" with a nod, zhao tian also took his illusion and stepped in. the female disciples were surprised to see their sect''s guardian and rushed to him. "sect guardian..." zhao tian smiled looking at the small group of female disciples as he gestured his hand to stop bowing. as he glanced around, he couldn''t see a woman''s face among them "where is chao?" the female disciples looked at each other before one of them spoke up "sect guardian, senior sister chao was taken away..." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 462: After four months [3] "sect guardian..." zhao tian smiled gently looking at the small group of female disciples, their robes fluttering gently in the evening breeze as they all bowed deeply. keeping his smile, zhao tian gestured them to stop bowing. as he glanced around, he couldn''t see a woman''s face among them "where is chao?" the female disciples looked at each other before one of them spoke up "sect guardian, senior sister chao was taken away..." huh? zhao tian''s gaze squinted in confusion. beside him, ning zhilian, who had been silently observing the exchange, was equally puzzled and leaned slightly toward zhao tian as if to silently ask him, ''who is chao?'' one of the female disciples gently bowed her head and as she was about to speak, footsteps heard in the courtyard. hm? zhao tian turned his gaze to the woman, who was walking toward him, her black hair coiling down her waist as her black eyes fell on the group of female disciples. huh? looking at zhao tian and ning zhilian, her eyes shrank in shock and her body trembled. she hurriedly ran to him and kneeled on the floor "your highness!" zhao tian''s frown deepened "who are you? i have never seen your face here before." the female disciples were pleasantly surprised, as they didn''t expect him to remember all of their faces and find out that she is an outsider. the woman, still kneeling, raised her head slightly, though she dared not meet his gaze directly "your highness, i came here... three months ago." hearing this, zhao tian raised an eyebrow ''she is from ebon luohe? no... she is addressing me as ''your highness''.'' the woman kneeling on the floor spoke "your highness, if you don''t mind... i would like to invite you inside and speak privately." with a soft sigh, zhao tian turned his gaze back to the other female disciples, giving them a slight nod. "you may leave us for now," the disciples hurriedly bowed once again before quickly making their exit, leaving the courtyard in hushed whispers. as they left, zhao tian looked at the woman and he could clearly say that she was nervous ''1st level of monarch astral stage.'' "get up..." hearing this, zhao tian frowned slightly ''lyra also talked something about her academy... and her being famous there. i should ask her.'' zhao tian let out a sigh as ling chao was not in any kind of danger and waved his hand "you can leave..." with a bow, the woman asked "should i bring something for you to drink...?" zhao tian glanced at ning zhilian and she nodded her head "yeah.. maybe some coffee." as she left, ning zhilian leaned on his shoulder and asked "did you eat anything after exiting the seclusion?" zhao tian shook his head as he took a watch from his storage ring "no... not yet. after a bath, i came to see you." "i see..." a soft smile fluttered on her lips as she caressed her face on his shoulder. as zhao tian clicked on the watch, a holographic scene flickered in front of him and zhao tian smiled "glad it still works." ning zhilian was amused by the holographic display and asked "what is this.. ?" "a present from someone... she gave me this so i could contact her if i needed anything." clicking on the picture of lyra talon on the screen, he muttered "hope it works." ... back in ebon luohe- lyra talon is comfortably sitting on a floating chair, as she glanced at the students wearing elite ebon luohe uniforms fighting each other in the open space. with a sigh, she rolled her eyes "it is boring to do... combat training." as she thought of napping, the watch on her wrist flickered and she saw an unknown identity calling her. however, seeing the name, an excited smile appeared on her face "zhao?" ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! this is robbery!! gimme powerstones and golden tickets! nowww! or i will curse you with testicular torsion! Chapter 463: After four months [4] "zhao!" seeing zhao tian''s face, an excited smile appeared on lyra''s face and she chuckled "it''s been some time, zhao.. how are you?" zhao tian smiled and replied "yeah.. i am great." at this time, ning zhilian peeked over his shoulder to look at her and waved her hand "hi..." lyra too, excitedly waved her hand "heay... and zhao, what is the matter you called me? missing me already?" hearing her playful tone, zhao tian could only shake his head "i called you to ask for help from you..." lyra''s playful smile turned into a thoughtful expression as she raised an eyebrow. "help, huh? what is it, zhao? did that old geezer cause some more trouble?" zhao tian waved his hand dismissively. "no, no. it''s not about him. a tournament was held here recently, and one of the participants from our star was selected to join your academy. i wanted to talk to her." her? a woman? lyra talon rolled her head and got up from the chair, her eyes glancing at the students fighting. stretching her arms, she looked at the hologram floating in front of her "haa, if she is brought now... she must be in the elite class of the transient realm." "let me go and meet her. what''s her name?" with a nod, zhao tian replied "ling chao..." "ling chao..." muttering her name, lyra talon walked through the corridor of the academy, and on her way, many students and teachers bowed respectfully, greeting her as she passed. "your highness," some would whisper in awe as lyra walked by, but she barely paid attention, waving absently to them with her usual smile. at this time, ning zhilian who was looking at the hologram, mumbled in confusion. "isn''t the star far away... how are you getting the connection?" hearing the question, lyra talon replied "it is because we have beacons in most of the places in high stars." zhao tian who was also curious raised an eyebrow "beacons?" lyra talon frowned upon hearing this and replied "you remember the satellites thing in your star right? something like that..." "we have that many places across high star circle so data passes through these beacons and reaches here." "oh..." both of them were amused to hear this. ... ... after a few minutes of speaking, ling chao bowed her head, a soft smile spreading on her lips after seeing zhao tian "thank you, your highness..." "it.. feels great after seeing mr.tian..." lyra talon giggled playfully. "all right, enough with the formalities. you can call me by my name, you know." ling chao blinked in surprise before offering a tentative smile. "then i''ll call you senior sister, if that''s all right." lyra nodded as she tapped her shoulder, "since you''re zhao''s friend, i''ll be looking after you from now on. oh, and you''re staying in the dorms, right? you can move into my room. it''ll be easier for me to keep an eye on you." ling chao''s eyes widened in shock. "eh? but-" lyra shook her head firmly. "no buts. zhao asked me to take care of you, and that''s what i''ll do. pack your things and come to my room later. i''ll send you the details." ling chao, flustered but grateful, nodded quickly. "o-okay..." as they re-entered the classroom, the middle-aged instructor glanced up but said nothing. lyra talon peeked in and glanced at all the students inside "no one should mess with my little sister." ... zhao tian took a soft breath and mumbled "now that i have connected with chao, i can directly speak to her from now on." ning zhilian gave a nod "en..." at this time, the woman came with coffee and snacks "here.. your highness, your majesty..." ... zhao tian and ning zhilian were sitting in an open-door restaurant at night as they ate their dinner. ning zhilian, chewing her food had a thoughtful expression on her face as she mumbled "tian.. i am also thinking of entering seclusion. what do you say?" hearing this, zhao tian gave a nod "yeah... you also have to train." ning zhilian''s gaze softened "it must be around two years... and after that, we can spend a lot of time." "en." ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 464: Leaving the Earth! "tian..." kissing zhao tian, ning zhilian breathed under her lips as she gazed into his ocean-blue eyes. zhao tian had his strong arms around her waist, hugging her tighter as he pecked her lips "come out sooner, dear..." ning zhilian nodded her head, a smile gracing her lips "wait for me..." her gaze never leaving his as she reluctantly pulled away. as he let go of her, she glanced back at the artifact glowing with strange golden rune patterns. she inhaled deeply, mentally preparing herself for what was to come, before pushing open the heavy door. as it swung open, a thick mist of sizzling smoke poured out, swirling in the air. exhaling deeply, she stepped inside and sat cross-legged looking at zhao tian. as he glanced at her purple eyes, the door slowly closed, sealing ning zhilian inside cutting their view of each other. zhao tian closed his eyes, taking a moment to steady his emotions as his heart felt heavy leaving her. with a shake of his head, he stepped out of the room and glanced at the women who were waiting for him. xia shenyi, shi yixian, fei lingxi, and fei ziyu are the only ones remaining in the artifact right now. fei ziyu and fei lingxi could have also gone with them but without asking their master, they didn''t want to make any decisions, so they stayed. and they know this is the time they need to use and get close to him... how could they let go of this chance? as xia shenyi walked to him, he gently grasped her waist and kissed her forehead "after tonight... i will also be going to the high stars." the others nodded their heads and at this a pink fox rushed there, hurriedly walking through the corridors. "master!" looking at yao lian, zhao tian chuckled and crouched down to pet her head "i will be leaving for jade eclipse star first..." "after that... i can go to your star and drop you there." yao lian''s ears perked up, and she nodded eagerly, her bright eyes filled with excitement. "thank you, master!" zhao tian glanced at fei lingxi "lingxi, you need to take care of lian now that shui''er is not here." fei lingxi hurriedly nodded her head "as you say, master." ... next day morning~ zhao tian is standing in the control room of the ark, reading through the holographic display of the manual and the description of how to use it and what the functions are. "glad it has an automatic function... i don''t have to drive all the time." "locking onto a star is enough and it will also sensor obstacles and cross through them." zhao tian glanced at the screen and saw the large [danger!] glowing brightly. he quickly stopped the ark and glanced through the surrounding space to see what is happening. what th- huh? his eyes shrank in shock looking at the massive cleave, an enormous rift that split the very fabric of the space right in front of him a few kilometers away. in the dim black space, a large cleave can be seen where the space is distorting and shattering like glass as dust particles are swirling around the edges. and he finally remembered xia shenyi talked about this and also in the instructions he studied on the ark. a rare phenomenon that appears in space... rupture. this is worse than a blackhole as the density of space energy is higher than a blackhole and if you get caught in it, you are fucking dead... turning you into a meat paste, sucking you hole, reducing it to nothing more than a smear of atoms in seconds. he took a deep breath controlling his panic and he instantly turned on the defense mechanism of the ark. *flick* *flick* holographic shields appeared around the ark and zhao tian turned the ark to manual and gripped the he clasped the controller joystick of the ark and pulled back for it to retreat. "the space is pulling me in..." zhao tian growled, his frustration mounting. his hands flew across the control panel as he activated every evasive measure the ship had, but nothing seemed to work. the ark was caught in the rupture''s gravitational pull, and it was only a matter of time before it was consumed. he quickly tried to enter his artifact to escape from this rupture. but no matter how he tried, he couldn''t enter his artifact. the artifact and his storage ring are essentially made up of space energy and in a space distortion like this, it is interfering with it, not allowing him to enter the artifact or access his storage ring. *thrisssh* *thrissh* huh? zhao tian glanced around and saw the space itself in the control room breaking into glass-shard-like fragments. *thrisssh* suddenly he looked at his arm flying away and his mind finally registered the pain. the space around him is twisting and convulsing, ripping him apart from all directions... the space around him twisted and folded, and his legs buckled as the floor beneath him disintegrated into shards of glass, his body flailing helplessly as he was ripped in multiple directions at once. "urghhh!" his vision darkened, and the sound of the ark''s alarms faded into the distance as his mind struggled to stay conscious. not being able to escape anywhere, he got caught in this... rupture. -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 465: Rupture [1] *swoosh* as zhao tian felt his body being pulled apart, a burning, searing pain coursed through every nerve in his body. his mind, half-focused, could barely process the sight of his right arm being torn away. blood floated like crimson mist in the zero-gravity, dissipating into the chaotic space around him. "rughh!" his right arm had already been torn away, and his vision was growing dim from the loss of blood and the immense strain his body was under. through the fog of pain, a desperate idea began to form in his mind. the rupture was a chaotic force of space energy, an element he has a bit of comprehension of. clenching his teeth, zhao tian focused all of his remaining strength, to concentrate on the rupture''s chaotic currents, attempting to decipher the patterns within the distortion. it was like trying to tame a hurricane, but he had no other choice. his left hand trembled as he raised it, fingers twitching with strain. "hurghh!..." he grunted through gritted teeth, his vision narrowing as he forced himself to stay conscious. with a deep breath, he wove his space energy into the distortion, not to fight against it, but to bend it. he envisioned the rupture as a rope, its twisted threads pulling him apart. he is not trying to escape from the rupture, as he knows it is impossible. what he was doing now was bending the space around him, forcing it to warp and twist in such a way that it wouldn''t rip him apart. "haargh!" he yelled in pain, his voice barely audible over the noise of space ripping apart. summoning every ounce of his remaining strength, zhao tian focused on the space around him, twisting and folding it with his energy so it wouldn''t hurt his body. "haa.. haa..." his breathing became labored, every breath he took was a struggle as he manipulated the space energy. his blood, still dripping from his severed arm, floated in the air around him, the droplets shimmering as they were caught in the gravitational pull of the rupture. but zhao tian ignored the pain, the blood loss, and the exhaustion because he couldn''t afford to stop now. sweat poured down his face, mingling with the blood, but zhao tian didn''t stop. *thrassh* *thrassh* the sound of waves crashing on the shore, combined with the strange crackling of fractured space, echoed around zhao tian as he lay on the damp sand. cool air blew across his face, carrying the sharp scent of saltwater, and slowly, zhao tian''s eyes fluttered open. "urghh..." opening his eyes, the first thing he felt was the insufferable pain coursing through his right arm. clenching his teeth in pain, zhao tian''s gaze fluttered around and saw the morning sky, while half of the sky was fragmented shards of space that were floating around. ''where am.. i?'' looking at the half-broken sky, zhao tian''s mind was foggy, trying to make sense of this place, and he was totally confused. he slowly pulled himself into a sitting position, feeling the damp sand cling to his torn clothes and hair. he looked around at the beach he was in right now and turned his gaze to the endless sea. far out into the ocean, the water twisted in impossible ways, as if the very fabric of space was being shredded and huge distortions rippled across the surface, bending light and space. it''s like he is in a place.. where space is completely in chaos. taking a deep breath to control his thoughts, and his attention shifted back to his arm, blood still dripping from the torn flesh. grimacing, he raised his left hand, channeling light energy into his wounds, the soft glow knitting his flesh back together slowly. his tattered blue shirt and white pants, once clean, were now soaked with blood and sea spray, the fabric clinging to his skin in uncomfortable patches. a tired sigh escaped his lips as he raised his gaze to look at the shattered sky. "where the hell am i? it is... like i am in a world.. totally distorted by space." he slowly stood up, the pain in his arm easing as the healing process continued. his legs trembled from exhaustion, but he pushed through it, staring at the distorted ocean. however, at this time, he caught a metallic glint in the corner of his eyes and he quickly turned his head to look at his ark floating on the ocean. "the ark is still here...?" --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 466: Rupture [2] looking at the ark that was floating on the ocean, swaying in the water currents, zhao tian let out a sigh "i am surprised.. the ark survived the rupture." even at that time, the ark was not shredded to pieces, the space was shredded and he got teleported out of the ark by the tear in space. he clasped his fist in frustration "the place is still interfering with my space energy and i can''t enter the artifact and can''t use my storage ring..." letting out a soft breath, he glanced around "first... i need to get away from this place." "i can still use astral energy..." *swoosh* he dashed through the air and floated close to the sleek ark. the ark gleamed faintly, its dark metal exterior shining under the fractured sky. up close, zhao tian noticed some minor cracks along the surface... nothing major, but it can be seen that it had endured severe strain. "seems like the defense mechanism did its job... i really have to thank artoria for this ark." as he muttered, he pressed his thumb on the slot near the door for the biometrics scan. *sleesh* the door opened and as zhao tian entered inside, he glanced at the table, couch, and chairs that had been fumbled around in chaos. he quickly walked to the control room and there was also chaos as the whole room was still blinking red lights with some small malfunctioning error warnings. he scanned the room, then quickly swiped his hand over the control panel as a holographic display appeared, showing the ark''s status... interior and exterior conditions, system health, and more. "as i thought..." zhao tian said under his breath, glancing the status report. "there are no major problems with the ark itself." he flicked his finger, pulling up the hologram showing the fuel system and his gaze narrowed as the display zoomed in on the fuel reserves. the divine astral stone, the source of the ark''s power, was almost completely depleted. only a tiny fragment remained, glowing faintly. "the real problem is this... i''ve got no way to replenish the fuel." he let out a sigh of frustration. "all of my divine astral stones are in my storage ring." he lifted his hand, glancing again at the ring that now seemed more like a useless decoration. taking a deep breath, zhao tian landed beside the ark on the beach and was frustrated that he couldn''t even store the ark back in his ring. sighing in exasperation, he turned to look at the rich green forest near the sea shore "i should just check the forest... i might be able to find something." with that thought in his mind, he walked to the forest leaving the ark back in the shore. ... pushing away the small plants and branches, he walked through the forest and the whole forest was eerily silent except for his footsteps. there are no insects, birds, or animals in the forest; only a low wind current from the sea playing with the trees. as he ventured deeper into the center of the forest, the sunlight filtering through the canopy grew darker. in the distance, through gaps in the trees, zhao tian''s sharp eyes caught sight of something towering above the forest. his gaze narrowed as he realized it was a mountain, its peak disappearing into the distorted sky above. *flick* he sprinted through the air, dashing between the trees at incredible speed. the ground below him blurred as he raced through the forest, reaching the base of the mountain in moments. landing softly at the foot of the mountain, he stopped for a moment to survey his surroundings. amidst the dense foliage, the trees were twisted in such a way that they looked like they are forming a path. the branches curved unnaturally, arching over what seemed like a man-made trail. a slight frown crept over his lips and he followed this path through the greenery. eventually, the path led him to a clearing, and there, was an enormous door set into the side of the mountain. zhao tian stopped in his tracks, staring up at the door which looked ancient, carved from dark stone, and easily over ten meters in height, its surface etched with intricate patterns that glowed faintly with a soft, ethereal light. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 467: Rupture [3] looking at the massive stone door, a slight frown creased zhao tian''s eyebrow and he used his astral sense to check the surroundings. there is nothing in this forest except for this enormous door and maybe he could find some clues to exit this space behind this door? "guess i got no other choice..." taking a deep breath, zhao tian raised his hands and pressed them against the cold, rough surface of the door as he pushed it gently, testing its weight. the door didn''t budge, not even an inch. "if that''s how it is..." a blue glint passed through his eyes and his muscles condensed as he began to push the heavy door with all of his strength. *creek* the stone door slowly began to creak open and zhao tian glanced at the dark narrow pathway in front of him. *tap* he walked into the dark pathway, his footsteps echoing through the tunnel. seeing that the pathway ahead was completely dark, zhao tian raised his arm and a spark of flame appeared on his palm lighting the space. as he continued his walk, *slish* the next step he took, his foot slightly submerged in the tile. hm? his instincts kicked in and he quickly took a step back *sleesh* *thoom* an enormous spear struck the place where he stood just now obliterating the tiles. looking at this, zhao tian''s eyes condensed "traps? so... this is like a labyrinth and i can''t fly around because of the restriction imposed. i have to be careful." taking a deep breath, zhao tian gently jumped a little, preparing himself as green wind energy swirled around his body. he bent forward as a green glint passed through his eyes. *woooshhh* leaving a green trail, he dashed through the tunnel at full speed like a motion blur. *swish* *swish* as he dashed forward, more traps were triggered. arrows shot from the walls, blades swung from the ceiling, and hidden spikes erupted from the floor, but as zhao tian was faster he easily dodged them. *clang* looking at the large axe that was swinging from the top, aiming for his head, zhao tian deftly sidestepped, dodging the axe, and continued his dash. *swish* a thin stream of purple gas was leaking through the cracks in the stone, slithering into the air like a poisonous vapor and zhao tian quickly understood what it was and dashed to the door at the end of the chamber. *swish* using the wind elemental, he sprinted through the floor at breaking speed and the large door also slowly began to close. *woosh* the purple gas quickly filled the whole room and zhao tian held his breath. a green gleam flickered through his legs and cleaving the air he shot towards the door. the floor blurred beneath his feet as the gas began to spread, creeping closer, filling the chamber with a thick, purplish haze. *sleesh* just as the stone door was about to close, he slipped in between them, entering the next area. *thud* as the door closed, zhao tian glanced at the next open chamber and saw the small forest that was within the chamber. there is no sky or sunlight but still there is plantation inside the chamber. with careful steps, he walked through the plants and at this time, he raised his gaze to look at the large tree, which is on the center of the chamber. there are some apple like fruits hanging on the branches of the forests, which looked so edible. however, zhao tian chose not to do anything, as he could not just eat anything growing in a tree where even sunlight doesn''t reach. but at this time, he sensed something in the space and his frown deepened ''this is all an illusion...?'' even though he is not so proficient in illusion, he can somewhat feel the faint energy of the illusion spell being used here. he closed his eyes to focus and as he reopened his eyes, all of the illusion vanished and this chamber is also completely empty. *flick* however, at this time, suddenly a white thing flickered in front of him and a melodic voice reached his ears. "i hath finally met thee, o fateless one!" ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 468: The Fateless One! huh? zhao tian took a step back, glancing at the white energy in front of him and his gaze squinted. suddenly a melodious female voice echoed through his ears... "i hath finally met thee, o fateless one!" huh? fateless one?no?v(el)b\\jnn hearing the words, zhao tian was quite confused but he understood what was being said just now. after reading the books left by the honoured one, he searched through the internet and finally learned that way of speaking. and by his understanding, what this voice said is ''i have finally met you, the fateless one?'' why is this energy... is calling me the fateless one? strange patterns appeared in zhao tian''s eyes as he saw through the energy and a mutter escaped his lips "a weak remnant... soul?" the white energy in front of him fluttered "by this space and the relentless passage of time, hath mine body, soul, and memories been torn asunder... naught but a fragment of mine soul doth remain." zhao tian''s body relaxed from the tense state ''a very weak soul of someone and by hearing the voice, it seems like a female. judging by what she said just now...'' ''by this space and passage of time, her body, memories, and soul has been torn apart.. and only a fragment of her soul remains now.'' who even is she? she also got caught in the rupture and this space tore her body apart... and only a fragment of her soul remains? "who are you?" hearing this question, the white energy flickered "i am eleanor di laurentia... and i can recognize you, the honoured one... the blood of maverick." upon hearing its indifferent words, zhao tian was shocked to the core ''how did she recognize that i am the honoured one and even my bloodline... by just seeing me?'' (a/n: refer to chapter 441, if you have forgotten about this bitch.) the white energy fluttered close to zhao tian as it swirled around him "it hath been eons, and i hath finally met thee. yet, i did not expect thee to be the honoured one..." zhao tian began to translate in his mind, seeing her weird way of speaking ''it has been eons, and she finally me? but she did not expect me to be the honoured one?'' "but about what i heard, even heavens could not detect my physique." the white energy also checked his way of talking and slowly began to adapt to it "what thou sayest is true... even the heavens cannot comprehend the power the honoured one doth wield..." "i hath gazed upon thy fate with mine eyes of heaven, yet i cannot see it... thus, thou art the fateless one." zhao tian felt it was quite annoying as he had to translate everything in his mind but this was valuable information. ''what you are saying is right... even the heavens can''t comprehend the power the honoured one holds...'' ''i saw through your fate through my eyes of heaven... but i can''t see your fate... so you are the fateless one.'' getting even more confused, zhao tian asked "what is eyes of heaven?" the white energy trembled slightly "it seemeth this honoured one knoweth little of the heavens..." "the unique power of the heavenly physique''s bearer... with mine ''eyes of heaven,'' i can see through the destiny of any soul beneath the heavens." "yet thou art not under the heavens, and thus, i cannot see thy fate..." "mayhaps i am but a weakened soul now, and so i hath lost the full power of the eyes of heaven..." "but still... i can feel the blood within thee, the maverick blood." huh? hearing the words, zhao tian was amazed ''with her eyes of heaven, she can see through destiny...so practically see through the future.'' ''and she said that maybe she is a soul now, she couldn''t utilize the full power of the eyes of heavens. but can still feel my bloodline?'' ''and by her tone... has she had a fight with maverick in the past?'' with such thoughts, he asked "you seem to hate... maverick, why?" eleanor replied with an indifferent tone "that''s because the first honoured is a maverick..." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! gimme golden tickets!!! Chapter 469: Rupture [4] zhao tian was quite amazed that the fragmented soul is answering all of his questions and judging by the tone just now, he can somewhat decipher that this soul had a beef with the blood of maverick. "you seem to hate maverick.. why?" he asked, his tone etched with curiosity. eleanor cast a fleeting glance at him, her voice steady, almost emotionless. "that''s because the first honoured one was a maverick." upon hearing this, zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise but then his gaze squinted in understanding. ''the first honoured one is a maverick and i inherited through... that bloodline somehow?'' his thoughts spiraled as he pieced together the information ''and this woman said.. her physique is heavenly one which is contradicting the honoured one''s physique.. which''s whole existence defies the heavens.'' ''so, she must have fought the first honoured one and with her way of speaking.. i am sure that she is as old as the first honoured one.'' ''in short words.. she is my nemesis, so i have to be wary of her.'' the frown on his face deepened ''but she is casually talking to me.. and is evening revealing crucial information like ''eyes of heaven.'' ''her sanity is also gone after all these years of isolation in the rupture?'' as he contemplated in his mind, eleanor''s gaze was also fixated on him ''why does this face seem so familiar?'' eleanor thought, her mind swimming in the fragmented pieces of her memory. ''i feel like i''ve seen him before... but where? in my destiny, perhaps? or is it simply a remnant of my shattered memories?'' ''but my memories are not clear.. as they are fragmented by the honoured one.'' ''wait...'' with curious eyes, the shattered soul rippled toward him and mumbled "i sense within thee another bloodline coursing through thy veins." zhao tian snapped out of his thoughts upon hearing her words and responded "i have.. another bloodline within my body?" ''huh? maybe my mother is a maverick.. and my father has a different bloodline?" looking at the white energy flashing in front of him, zhao tian let out a sigh. "i should be your arch nemesis.. and yet you are speaking to me so casually."no?v(el)b\\jnn upon hearing this, eleanor gave nod "i should be.. i should hate you for trying to defy the heavens, but i can''t seem to hate you..." zhao tian frowned. "what do you mean? if it''s not natural, then what is it?" her voice grew colder, more distant. "this rupture, you call it as... is the creation of the first honoured one." what the fuck? zhao tian was clearly shocked upon hearing this and blinked his eyes in astonishment. huh? "the first honoured one.. created this?" as if remembering, eleanor spoke "yes... one of her attacks, splits the space bending it to her will." "it was that attack that made me like this, shattering all of mine and.. only a shard of my soul remains now." "by what you said just now, it seems like the attacks she imposed eons ago are still inflicting the space as ''rupture''." zhao tian closed his mouth in shock and let the information sink in ''what the-'' in one day, he heard a lot of useful information about the honoured one and this one was the craziest of them all. imagine the attacks you made eons ago still haunting the people as a natural phenomenon. but thinking about it, zhao tian understood that the first honoured one has comprehended the space energy to a level where she can inflict permanent damage to the space itself. ''and my space artifact too, she is the one created it.'' ''meanwhile, i can only create storage rings with my level of comprehension... i need to work harder.'' looking at the white energy, zhao tian asked "do you know anything else about the first honoured one?" "her name.. or how does she look?" ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 470: Rupture [5] looking at the white energy, zhao tian asked "do you know anything else about the first honoured one?" "her name.. or how does she look?" upon hearing this, the white energy flickered and stayed silent for a moment before responding "i.. don''t remember the maverick''s name or.. how does she look like." "as i already said, my memories are shattered.. my other soul fragments should be in other ruptures around the space somewhere." "maybe.. if i find my soul fragments, i can regain my memories of the past."no?v(el)b\\jnn a soft sigh escaped his lips and he asked "do you even know... how to get out of here or any clues about this?" eleanor''s fragmented soul pulsed faintly, and she nodded. "i do have some knowledge," she admitted. "but i cannot guarantee that it will work." zhao tian quickly stood up and stretched his arms "well, we''re stuck here anyway. it''s not like i have many options. tell me what you know... anything is worth trying at this point." eleanor''s energy dimmed slightly, as though she were contemplating something deeper. her voice was more measured this time. "my senses have dulled over the eons. but do not mistake that for naivety," she said. "if i tell thee a way out and thou leave without me, i will remain trapped here, perhaps for eternity. i cannot take that chance." zhao tian raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. "so, what do you want? you want me to take you out of here too?" eleanor gave a faint nod "i want you to take my fragmented soul out of here and also help me find other shards of my soul." huh? zhao tian''s eyes condensed upon hearing her absurd requests and replied "i won''t get into another rupture searching for your soul fragment." hearing this, eleanor sharply replied "but you can''t leave here without my help." shaking his head, zhao tian responded "i can somehow find a way, even if it takes years for me to find that way... but i am not entering another rupture again." eleanor could only sigh upon hearing this ''he is cautious, as he should be. but i am a broken remnant of what i once was. i do not seek conflict with him.'' ''my only desire is to be whole again. and even if i wished for revenge, i lacked the power to do so. i am not the same supreme empress of the heavens that i once was.'' zhang yuan gave a nod "then we have a deal, so what is the way?" "hm. there is a place outside this labyrinth, behind the mountain.. where the currents of space distortion is very slow compared to other places." "if you have survived falling into this rupture, then as the honoured one, you should have some level of comprehension of space energy.. so it would be easy for you to manipulate the space energy in that place and create a path to leave this rupture." upon hearing this, zhao tian''s gaze narrowed ''honestly, my comprehension of space energy has increased after falling into the rupture...'' ''so, maybe i can leave through the place.'' letting out a sigh, zhao tian glanced around "we can do that... first we need to exit the labyrinth." eleanor nodded her head and spoke in her usual emotionless tone "i know a short way passage in the next chamber... you can use that." ... following her plan, zhao tian quickly entered the next chamber, and after what felt like hours of navigating through the dark and twisting maze, they finally emerged from the labyrinth under her guidance through a secret tunnel. stepping out, zhao tian glanced at the horizon at the distance and spoke "i need to retrieve my ark from the shore before we leave. it''s not far from here." both of them walked to the beach and saw the ark, which had landed on the shore. he unlocked the biometrics lock and entered as the fragmented soul also followed him along. stepping into the control area, he clicked the control panel, turning on the ark as it boomed to life. the blue lights in the control room flickered faintly and zhao tian glanced at the remaining divine astral stone in the fuel compartment. *feen* it slowly began to levitate in the air and dashed toward the mountain. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! put all of your stones and golden tickets in this bag and leave! :) Chapter 471: Rupture [6] *swish* the ark creaked as it cut through the distorted air, soaring high above the dense, green forest beneath it. the immense trees swayed as the ark''s passage caused a ripple of wind to wash over them, leaving behind a swirling cloud of leaves in its path. as it traveled past the mountains, zhao tian gazed at the distance where the space was shattering every second, and it was like a huge wall. eleanor, who was levitating beside him in the ark asked in a faint voice "can you feel it? the turbulence in the space energy... in the path straight to us." "that is the end of this small distorted world, and if we pass through that, we can go outside." the ark, now drifting closer to the wall, began to shudder under the strain of the space energy pressing against it. zhao tian''s eyes wavered, feeling the currents trying to push the ark away, repelling them from the boundary. seeing the situation like this, zhao tian walked out of the control room and exited the ark, floating in mid-air. with his left hand, zhao tian gripped a small handle that was on the front of the ark and again floated toward the wall. he extended his right hand and focused on controlling the space energy, which was flowing slowly at that one point. *crack* his right hand pushed the space itself as his fingers dug into the veil of space and it began to break slowly under his pressure. eleanor who was inside the ark, stared at him blankly with no emotions in her eyes. "urghh!" his eyes narrowed in concentration, feeling the tension in his muscles as he forced the space around him to bend, to crack under his power. his gaze trembled as he felt the strain on his hand but he didn''t stop and pushed his hand through the wall. each new fracture sent ripples through the air, and the pressure mounted with every second. "haa.. haa..." zhao tian''s breath quickened, his arm straining as if he were pushing against an immense weight and sweat beaded on his forehead, but he did not relent. *crack* *crack* the space began to crack like a spider web and it quickly got larger. his hand continued to dig deeper into the wall, the cracks widening with every inch. then, with a final push... *crack* *thriisshhh* the space wall crumbled to pieces and the space beyond was exposed... a swirling void of blackness that stretched out endlessly before him. xia shenyi was the first one to arrive there and was taken aback to see zhao tian lying on the grass floor with torn clothes, and bruises all over his body. her eyes shrank in utter shock seeing him in a state like this. "t-tian?" her voice was trembling, barely a whisper as she dropped to her knees beside him, her hands hovering over his battered form, unsure of what to do. panic surged through her heart. "what happened?" as she tried to pick him up, zhao tian raised his hand stopping her "wait... shenyi..." "my body is strained after passing through all of those crushing space energies.. let me rest here for a bit." xia shenyi''s eyes trembled in pain and her heart clenched seeing him in a state like this. she sat beside him on the grassland and softly took his head, placing it on his lap "tian.. what happened?" her breath choked as she delicately caressed his cheek, which was stained with dried blood spills. zhao tian opened his eyes slightly, looking up at her face, her brows furrowed in worry, and a smile flickered across his lips. "it''s... a long story.. well, its quite short." at this time, shi yixian also came there and saw zhao tian''s form with torn clothes, blood stains and bruises all over his body. "my liege...." zhao tian glanced at her and smiled faintly as she hastily sat beside him on the grassland. *woosh* a white energy flickered out of the ark and levitated towards zhao tian, who was lying on the ground. huh? a cold glint passed through shi yixian''s eyes and she instantly stood up as a sword appeared in her hand. looking at the soul fragment, zhao tian spoke "yixian.. don''t worry.." "what did you do to me? you.. branded a seal on my soul?" she asked, but there was no hostility in her tone, its just emotionless. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! gimme powerstones and golden tickets!! Chapter 472: Aftermath of Rupture! "what did you do to me? you.. branded a seal on my soul?" eleanor asked but there was no hostility in her tone, it was just emotionless. zhao tian who was lying on xia shenyi''s lap turned to look at the soul shard and the other two were also intrigued to see the white energy. slowly shifting his body, zhao tian spoke "ugh, you are my arch nemesis... how can i let you run amok like that? so, i thought of keeping you beside me, so you won''t cause me any problems." my liege''s arch nemesis? shi yixian''s gaze squinted and gripped the sword tightly as she got ready to attack whenever at zhao tian''s command. xia shenyi, on the other hand, raised a curious eyebrow. ''nemesis'' she exchanged a glance with zhao tian but remained silent, her hand continuing to gently stroke his hair, which was matted with dried blood. "i''m just being cautious," he explained, his voice a little softer now. "honestly, i wasn''t sure if the black tattoo would even work on you." he glanced at the faint dark tattoo etched into the space around eleanor''s shimmering form, a soul-seal that bound her to him. "but i''m glad it did." hearing zhao tian''s words, eleanor stayed silent for a moment and replied "is this artifact created by the first honoured one and with you as the artifact''s master.. it brands others under you, as your slaves?" zhao tian gave a faint nod "you are quick on things.. that''s how it is." xia shenyi and shi yixian were quite confused as the new energy was casually talking about the first honoured one. eleanor glanced around the small world she is in right now "i can''t see anyone other than honoured one creating an artifact like this..." she then looked at zhao tian and muttered in her usual emotionless tone "i am not angry at you for using cheap tricks on me." "i am grateful for helping me get out of there... and i am not going to betray you or something, so i don''t mind having that slave seal on me." zhao tian watched her quietly, surprised by her lack of resistance. he had expected at least some form of protest or bitterness, but there was nothing. she was entirely unreadable, a hollow shell bound by a deal they had both reluctantly agreed to. meanwhile, eleanor followed shi yixian into the mansion. the corridors were quiet, the soft padding of her footsteps the only sound breaking the silence. shi yixian remained stoic, her hand never straying far from the hilt of her sword, still wary of the white energy floating beside her. finally, they arrived at a secluded room near the back of the mansion. shi yixian opened the door and stepped aside, gesturing for eleanor to enter. "this will be your space. you can regain your strength here. but remember," her voice turned cold, "if you make a move against my liege, i won''t hesitate to act." eleanor''s form hovered in the doorway, her flickering energy casting a glow in the room and she made no response to the threat, merely floating into the room without a word. as the door closed behind her, shi yixian stood there for a moment, her eyes narrowing before she finally turned and walked away, leaving eleanor in her silent room. eleanor floated there in the stillness, her energy barely flickering as she began to settle into the space. for the first time in eons, she was free of the rupture. ''i can''t get other fragments of my soul... since the honoured one refused to help me... well, it is to be expected.'' ''so for now, i shall try to recover my lost soul energy...'' ... in the bathing space, zhao tian is sitting on a small stool with a towel on his waist as xia shenyi and shi yixin, both naked, clean the blood and dirt from his body. xia shenyi rubbed his skin with her delicate hands as she leaned forward placing a kiss on his cheek "what kind of problem did you get yourself into this time?" "weren''t you traveling to jade eclipse star on your way? did you stop on some other star?" zhao tian smiled dryly as he began to speak... --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 473: Jade Eclipse Star [1] zhao tian was sitting on the bed, with his back leaning on the headboard, his arms wrapped around the bare shoulders of shi yixian and xia shenyi. what the actual fuck! both of their jaws are on the soft mattress of the bed as they heard zhao tian''s explanation of what happened. snapping out of her shock, xia shenyi hurriedly hugged him, burying her face in the crook of his neck "i am so glad.. you are alright, tian..." feeling her soft breasts press against the warmth of his chest, zhao tian''s hand slipped down from her shoulder and reached her waist as he gave her a gentle squeeze. a smile appeared on his lips and he kissed her head "well.. i was lucky as i managed to slip into the core of the rupture without great injury." shi yixian let out a deep sigh as she uttered "i am really surprised... my liege, you survived a rupture." "and that woman..." shi yixian''s voice trailed off for a moment, her eyes narrowing slightly as she tried to recall. "eleanor di laurentia... i have never heard that name before. at least not in the astral realm. maybe it''s because so many years have passed. perhaps her name has been forgotten..." zhao tian shrugged faintly "i am not sure... but after hearing her way of speaking and as she instantly saw through me, i knew she was the real deal." at this time, xia shenyi frowned slightly and muttered, her breath tickling his neck "maybe.. because she is the heavenly one, the honoured one fought her before the heavens..." "or after defeating eleanor... the honoured one attained godhood?" hearing the question, zhao tian shook his head "i asked that to her, but she said she doesn''t remember much of her fight against the honoured one and doesn''t know she became a god." shi yixian''s gaze squinted as she spoke "so now her shattered soul fragments are in other ruptures... and her memories too?" "yeah... the first honoured one was so powerful that her attacks are having an everlasting effect." as he spoke, he lifted his hand and slowly pressed it against the empty air before him. the fabric of space trembled beneath his touch, and with a soft, almost imperceptible *crack* it began to tear slightly, revealing the raw, chaotic energy that lay hidden beneath the surface. ... a week has already passed- zhao tian who was standing inside the control room, glanced at the beautiful solar system and quickly drifted the ark to the 4th planet in the solar system. as the ark move closer to the planet, zhao tian smiled softly, looking at the blue green planet which has a transparent barrier around it. with a thoughtful look, he mumbled to himself "i should wear robes.. i don''t want to be looked strangely..." ... *fwoosh* the ark slowly passed through the transparent barrier around the planet and entered its atmosphere. standing on the control room, zhao tian searched for a forest to land on and a slight frown crept his face "by what shenyi said.... i should land near zhennan empire." "no one is allowed to fly over the empire except for people who has the emperor''s permission." zhao tian mused, tapping the edge of the control panel "and this ark would surely catch some eyes, so i better land on the forest near zhennan kingdom and enter the city through walk." zhao tian turned to glance at the holographic map of jade eclipse star.. which shows the kingdom names and the sect he is going to enter. "hmm.. it has maps of only ebon luohe and jade eclipse star.. it is as if artoria know i will go to... jade eclipse star hahaha..." soon, looking through the map, zhao tian''s ark reached the zhennan empire and landed on the great tianque forest quite close to the nearby city, liyang city. as the ark descended close to the trees, shaking its leaves, zhao tian stepped out out the ark floating in the air and retracted the ark back in his space ring. "now...i have to go to the liyang city." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 474: Jade Eclipse Star [2] it was afternoon as the sun hung high above the head and amidst this, wearing black robes, zhao tian stepped into the liyang city. he was also quite excited to be in another planet with a different culture and totally different from his modern world. "it feels a bit like old zhenzhu..." vendors lined both sides of the bustling streets, their stalls overflowing with an array of colorful goods, from exotic fruits and vegetables to gleaming weapons and intricate fabrics. the scent of roasted meats wafted through the air, mingling with the sweet aroma of pastries. street vendors called out to passersby, advertising their wares with enthusiasm. "freshly caught fish from the southern sea!" one man yelled, his hands raised to show off a glistening silver catch. "rare herbs from the tianque forest! guaranteed to cure all ailments!" shouted another, waving a bundle of green leaves. zhao tian walked leisurely through the crowd, his eyes glancing around in wonder. merchants haggled with customers over the price of rare goods, while children ran through the streets with sticky sweets in hand. *clank* the clang of metal rang out from a blacksmith''s stall as a craftsman pounded away at a sword, sparks flying. as he walked through the street, his eyes were drawn to a small street stall tucked away between larger vendor tents. a cheerful woman stood behind the stall, expertly flipping skewers over a crackling flame. her hands moved with practiced ease as she marinated pieces of meat, occasionally sprinkling herbs and spices that sent tantalizing scents dancing around the stall. she caught zhao tian''s gaze and smiled warmly, gesturing for him to approach. "welcome, young master! would you like to try some of my famous skewers? freshly made, just for you!" she called out, her voice full of enthusiasm. zhao tian stepped closer, his curiosity piqued. "what do you recommend?" he asked, glancing at the array of grilled delights that sizzled on the grill. "everything here is delicious, but i suggest the spiced lamb and the sweet chili chicken! they are crowd favorites!" the woman smiled, skewering pieces of lamb before placing them on the grill. the meat hissed as it made contact with the hot metal, sending up a plume of aromatic steam. "i''ll take one of each," "but me? i can''t even cross the empyreal realm and i am here stuck in the transient realm... only talented people can join that sect." zhao tian gave a faint nod ''i am already in the 6th level of soul refine stage... so it should be okay.'' (a/n: aux chaps are available, so whenever you are confused abt cultivation realms you can check there.) looking at his handsome face, the woman asked "if you want to join the sect... then there are still six days left." "if you want to stay in an inn, i can recommend a good inn for you." zhang yuan smiled faintly "then i will go with sister''s recommendation." hehe... smiling, the woman placed her hands on her waist "that inn is run by my father and there is also food there, so you don''t have to worry." hearing this, zhang yuan raised an eyebrow "sister, why are you working here... when you can work in your father''s inn?" the woman let out a sigh and replied "what can we do, little brother? the revenue from the inn is not enough, so i have to do side jobs like this." "you are actually lucky little brother, because this stall stays here only during afternoons and you came at the right time." "i see..." ... a bit later, zhao tian and the woman were walking through the streets of the city, and zhang yuan felt many gazes towards him. he knew that is because of his handsome face, but there was no way he could hide his face. even if he used illusions or some kind of artifact, the people here are more powerful than him... they can easily see through him. so, why not just show his handsome face proudly? and he also doesn''t like to stay low-key.. either. the woman and zhao tian quickly reached a big inn in the center of the city "come in, little brother..." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 475 Sect Entrance Examination [1] chapter 475 sect entrance examination [1] zhao tian had spent the last six days staying at the inn, walking through the bustling streets of the city, and quietly gathering information about the sect he intended to join. he had learned much from the people in taverns, shopkeepers, and wandering cultivators. and right now, sitting at one of the tables in the inn, zhao tian was having his food as he took the meat with his chopsticks. he didn''t enter the artifact much these six days because staying inside the artifact, he would have to wait twelve days because of the time dilation inside. so he just stayed outside most of the time... after finishing his meal, zhao tian drank some water and walked out of the inn, as he made his way to the back of the inn. a small house stood there, a modest building made of stone and wood and at this time, the door also opened as a woman stepped outside tying her hair into a neat bun. however, seeing zhao tian, a quick smile appeared on her lips and she walked to him "little brother..." zhao tian returned her smile and spoke "i will be leaving for the sect today..." hearing this, the woman smiled gently and tapped on his shoulder "good luck, little brother and if you failed.. don''t worry." "come back to this sister, i will pamper you and after two months, you can retake the examinations." zhao tian chuckled faintly upon hearing this and took her hand as he placed a bag pouch on her palm. hm? the woman instantly understood what was in the punch by simply holding it and gasped in shock as she raised her gaze to look at him. "little brother..." keeping his smile, zhao tian replied "i really like your food here..." one was a middle-aged wearing a black cloak with some crimson patterns and beside him was another oldman standing behind him looking like his assistant. the man''s cold gaze swept through everyone in the courtyard seeing through their cultivation and most of them were in the 1st to 3rd level of the soul refine stage. his gaze then fell on zhao tian for a second ''6th level of soul refine stage...'' with a slight cough, he began his speech "i am eldric grey, one of the elders and wing masters of the jade eclipse sect." "as you all know," eldric continued, "today marks the beginning of the entrance examination for the jade eclipse sect. this sect stands as one of the most prestigious in the jade eclipse star, and it has remained so because only the strongest, most disciplined, and most talented can become part of it." "and today i will be the examineer for your sect entrance..." hearing this, the people were pumped up and nodded their heads enthusiastically. zhao tian was not surprised by the western kind of name in the sect as there are many people from other stars who come here and he must have climbed the ranking. and he already knows who this man is... the wing master of azure star wing, one of the 13 wings in the sect... eldric grey. eldric grey continued to speak "our jade eclipse sect is mostly surrounded by the great tianhe forest from the north, east.. touching the south, while the royal capital and many other cities are on the west side." many people know this fact as the great tianhe forest is one of the biggest forests in the jade eclipse star which stretches for thousands of kilometers and is filled with powerful astral beasts. "your task this time would be collecting the marbles that are spread across the forest by us." hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded. huh? marbles? to look through all of those thousand kilometers? eldric grey continued "you don''t have to panic... we have marked the radius where you will need to find the marble and contains astral beasts appropriate for your cultivation levels. each of you will be tasked with retrieving special marbles that we have hidden throughout this zone." everyone let out a sigh of relief and eldric grey spoke "you need to at least collect 20 marbles to join the sect." his tone grew sharper, "but remember this: the great tianhe forest is not forgiving. many have lost their lives there, and if you underestimate it, you will join them." "only the strong will survive, and only the worthy will join the sect. there will be no assistance from the sect during this trial... your life and success depend entirely on your abilities." "and of course... the top three who get more marbles will gain special rewards." Chapter 476 Sect Entrance Examination [2] chapter 476 sect entrance examination [2] "and of course... the top three who get more marbles will gain special rewards." ohhhhhh! the young people were obviously excited upon hearing this. zhao tian frowned slightly upon hearing this ''should i go for the top spot?'' he mused, glancing at the eager faces around him. he has already seen through the cultivation of the young lads beside him and most are in the initial levels of soul refine stage... so it won''t be hard for him to get the first spot. ''but still... that would make me stand out so much... well, it doesn''t matter at this point as i can already feel some glances to my side.'' and he also has a huge ego, been called a genius since he was young in sports, studies, and even gaming because of this physique. but maybe it''s because of all that gaming and the sense of pride... ''call me hypocrite or whatever, but i hate to lose...'' ''and well, it''s just the entrance examination.... let''s give it our best shot.'' he snapped out of his thoughts hearing eldric grey''s voice "now then, follow me to the great tianque forest." eldric grey and the old man flew high in the air and following him, the other disciples also floated in the air. a few minutes later, they came near the great tianque forest and everyone glanced at the thick green forest, which stretched to kilometers till their eyes could see. floating in the air, eldric grey glanced at them "i have placed a restriction barrier here, so you can''t fly around. you will have to move through the forest on foot." everyone nodded their heads and eldric grey then pointed toward the horizon, where faint red beams of light glowed at the edge of the forest. "that is the boundary. you must not cross the red lights." "the marbles you are seeking are scattered within this designated area. if you see the red lights, retreat immediately. the marbles are only within the safe zone." they all understood that if they saw red lights, they should immediately retreat because the marbles were inside the vicinity of the red lights. "when the sun sets, you all should return to the southern gate of the sect and you can enter in after showing the 20 marbles you have collected." a scapegoat. "oh, found it..." *flick* he reappeared on the branch of a tall tree, sitting comfortably as he observed the scene playing out beneath him. on the ground, a fight was underway. a handsome young man with jet-black hair was in the midst of battling two cultivators. his movements were swift and brutal, his bare hands delivering powerful blows that sent the two young men in disarray. *splat* blood splattered across the forest floor as the two young men struggled to defend themselves. behind the handsome young man stood two more men who had smirks on their faces looking at the fight. "brother zing is so powerful!" one of the lackeys exclaimed, his voice dripping with admiration. "he easily beat them both. hahaha!" seeing them zhao tian smiled dryly, it is the cliche young master and his bootlickers. the handsome young man, mo zing, had a calm and indifferent expression on his face as he glanced at the bloodied young men on the floor and extended his hand "give me your marbles..." the two young men, battered and bruised, looked up at him in panic and they clutched their pouches tightly, their faces pale with fear. "n-no..." one of them stammered, shaking his head desperately. "we''ve only collected ten of them... we won''t give them to you!" hearing this, mo zing didn''t hesitate and gave a swift kick to his face, snapping his neck to the left. "i did not request it... i ordered you to give me your marbles." seeing his friend getting beaten up like this, the young man hurriedly handed over his marbles. the second young man, shaking with fear, quickly grabbed his fallen friend, pulling him close. "g-give him the marbles, shen," he whispered frantically. "we can try the examination again next time... it''s not worth it!" shen, the beaten young man, groaned in pain but nodded weakly. his trembling hands fumbled inside his robe, pulling out a small pouch filled with marbles and with a reluctant expression, he handed the pouch over to mo zing. mo zing took the pouch without a word, his eyes barely flickering as he counted the contents. "good," he said, his voice as indifferent as ever. the two defeated cultivators, not daring to linger any longer, scrambled to their feet and staggered away, supporting each other as they disappeared into the forest. the two lackeys of mo zing cheered for him "with this, brother zing can easily get the top spot." mo zing, still ignoring the praise of his followers, focused on the pouch in his hand, carefully counting the marbles inside. his expression remained indifferent, though a faint glimmer of satisfaction crossed his eyes as he tallied the total. *flick* zhao tian teleported in front of them and mo zing who was on guard, quickly took a fighting stance. with a smile on his face, zhao tian spoke "hand me over those marbles..." Chapter 477 Sect Entrance Examination [3] chapter 477 sect entrance examination [3] *flick* zhao tian teleported in front of them and mo zing who was on guard, quickly took a fighting stance. with a smile on his face, zhao tian spoke "hand me over those marbles..." hm? mo zing already expected something like this would happen. he''d been careful enough to avoid other strong cultivators while collecting marbles, but he was well aware that in this vast forest, he wasn''t the only predator lurking. taking a deep breath, his eyes condensed as a vibrant green aura began to shimmer around his body, the wind around him picking up speed, whipping his long, black hair into the air. "not so easily..." "then i guess we''re doing this the hard way." zhao tian kept his smile looking at the astral energy around his body ''wind elemental..'' *wooosh* the energy gathered around mo zing intensified, the wind spiraling into a vortex around him, causing the surrounding trees to creak under the pressure. *flick* in the blink of an eye, mo zing shot forward, his figure nearly blending with the wind itself as he dashed at zhao tian with incredible speed. his movements were fluid and seamless as his each step left behind swirling gusts that spiraled the trees and caused destruction in their wake. *swoosh* *swoosh* his first strike came fast, a straight punch aimed at zhao tian''s chest, the wind amplifying the force behind it. the sheer speed of his movements kicked up a powerful gust, and the air seemed to vibrate with the energy of the attack. zhao tian raised one hand casually, catching mo zing''s fist with his palm. *thoom* the moment their energies clashed, a shockwave rippled outward, scattering dust and leaves in every direction. *wooosshhh* the trees around them groaned under the pressure, branches snapping as the air swirled violently. "hmm..." zhao tian smiled, effortlessly absorbing the force of mo zing''s punch. mo zing''s eyes narrowed in shock, but his instincts took over quickly. mo zing responded as a green glint flashed through his eyes, "wind blade barrage!" he muttered, and immediately, dozens of razor-sharp blades of compressed wind formed in the air around him. each blade shimmered with wind energy, slicing through the air with a high-pitched whistle. with a sweeping gesture, he sent the blades flying toward zhao tian, cutting through trees, rocks, and everything in their path. zhao tian''s eyes gleamed with excitement and his body crackled in lightning as he dashed forward, his movements even faster than before. *swish* *swish* his figure became a blur of crackling light as he weaved effortlessly between the blades, each one missing him by mere inches as they crashed into the forest behind him, causing explosions of dirt and debris. *thoom* *thoom* trees were cleaved in half, and the forest was left in shambles as the wind blades carved through everything in sight. suddenly, zhao tian appeared right in front of mo zing, his fist crackling with concentrated lightning energy. mo zing barely managed to throw up a barrier of wind to cushion the blow, but even then, the force of the punch sent shockwaves through the forest. *thoom* the ground beneath them cracked and split apart, forming a crater where they stood. *swooosh* trees were uprooted, their trunks shattered by the sheer force of the impact. mo zing was blasted backward, his body tumbling through the air before he crashed into the ground, leaving a trail of destruction. struggling to his feet, he clenched his fists, the wind around him swirling faster than ever before, and leaped into the air, his body spinning wildly as he unleashed another technique. "cyclone burst!" *swiiish* a massive whirlwind formed around him, growing in size until it became a towering vortex of wind that tore through the forest with devastating force. the cyclone sucked up trees, rocks, and debris, creating a path of destruction as it moved. in the midst of the chaos, zhao tian charged forward, his body flickering with lightning as he sliced through the cyclone with ease. he broke through the center of the storm, his fist crackling with bolts of lightning as he aimed a punch directly at mo zing. *booomm* mo zing was sent flying once again, his body smashing through several trees before finally crashing into the ground, creating a massive crater. his vision blurred and his robes were bruised from the attacks. he quickly reached out to his robe and took a pill bottle as he tossed a healing pill in his mouth. Chapter 478 Sect Entrance Examination [4] chapter 478 sect entrance examination [4] *flick* zhao tian stood before mo zing, who was slumped against a tree, his body bruised and battered and despite the pain, mo zing managed a weary grin as he tilted his head up to look at zhao tian. "that was a good fight.. but ended quickly." hearing his words, zhao tian gave a faint nod and mo zing reached out to the pouch hanging on his waist. no?v(el)b\\jnn tossing the pouch to zhao tian, mo zing tiredly leaned back on the tree trunk "you can have it..." zhao tian was quite surprised, as he expected mo zing to be a cliche young master and say things like ''do you know who i am and who my father is?'' the kind who would threaten him with vengeance for daring to best him in a fight. but instead, mo zing surprised him with his calm demeanor and willingness to concede defeat with dignity. opening the pouch, he took half of the marbles and tossed it back to mo zing "you can have the rest..." mo zing blinked in surprise as he caught the pouch and stared at it in his hand for a moment, then chuckled weakly, leaning back against the tree trunk, a wry smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "thanks... ?" as his voice trailed off, zhao tian spoke "zhao tian." with a nod, mo zing replied "thanks zhao tian, my name is mo zing..." mo zing? zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked "one of the three prestigious families in zhennan empire?" mo zing nodded, struggling to get back to his feet. "yeah... rughh... one of the three prestigious families," he repeated, wincing from the pain in his ribs as he pushed himself up. before zhao tian could respond, two lackeys burst through the treeline, rushing toward mo zing with panic etched on their faces. "brother zing!" the second lackey, clearly more hot-headed, glared at zhao tian. "you! do you know who he is?! huh? he''s the youngest son of the mo family in the zhennan empire!" "if the mo family finds out about this, you''re dead! you hear me? dead meat!" -_- zhao tian stared at them blankly and mo zing shook his head helplessly "don''t mind them... zhao tian." zhao tian gave a faint nod of understanding and without another word, he turned, his figure blurring as he disappeared into the shadows of the forest "i''m taking my leave." as soon as zhao tian vanished, the hot-headed lackey clenched his fists, clearly frustrated. "brother zing, we need to report this to your father! we''ll have him slice that guy''s head off and-" "shut up," mo zing snapped, his patience with his lackey''s whining finally wearing thin. "zhao tian beat me fair and square. he didn''t kill me, and he even gave me back half of the marbles. he''s someone stronger than us... so let it go." "but brother zing-!" the lackey started, only to be cut off once again. "just help me get up, you fools," mo zing uttered, clearly fed up with their overzealous protectiveness. his body was still aching from the fight, and he didn''t have the energy to argue any longer. the young man clicked his tongue ''lightning elemental... uhh, i better don''t want to provoke him and just with this short exchange he is clearly stronger than me..'' ''i have 25 marbles... it''s just three, and i''d rather enter the sect than risk getting beaten up for it.'' resigned to his fate, the young man reached into his pouch, pulled out three marbles, and handed them to zhao tian, who took them with a satisfied smile. "you can enter," zhao tian said, pointing toward the gate. ''what a bastard...'' cursing under his breath, the young man stepped in, and soon more people began to come to the southern gate. ... *thoom* "urghhh!" three men crashed into the courtyard, their agonizing screams echoing through the air scaring the disciples. zhao tian stood at the southern gate with a smile on his face "three marbles..." many people didn''t want to get into a fight on the first day and it was only three marbles, so they handed it over to the bully and entered. while some retaliated, zhao tian used force to get his tax payment from them. as the line of disciples continued to thin, a nervous young man approached the gate, trying his best to avoid zhao tian''s gaze. his steps were hesitant, his heart pounding in his chest and when zhao tian''s cold eyes fell on him, he froze. "u-uh... senior," the young man stammered, his voice shaking. "i only have 18 marbles with me. i... i can''t even join the sect. i thought of begging them to let me enter..." hearing this, zhao tian let out a sigh, took two marbles from his pouch and gave them to him "scramble..." the young man''s eyes filled with tears of gratitude. "th-thank you so much, senior!" he cried, bowing deeply before hurrying into the sect, overwhelmed by the unexpected kindness. ... meanwhile, standing on top of the southern tower in the sect, eldric grey glanced at the commotion happening at the southern gate. the old man beside him, frowned in anger "he is robbing all of the contestants... this is against the sect rules, to hurt other disciples in the sect''s vicinity." eldric grey couldn''t help but chuckle in amusement "what an interesting lad and he has lightning elemental." "maybe we can get him under our wing when he becomes an inner court disciple." -_- the old man was dumbfounded ''did you even listen to what i said just now?'' ------------------------------------------------ Chapter 479 Sect Entrance Examination [5] chapter 479 sect entrance examination [5] one by one the participants entered inside the sect through the southern gate after paying the tax to zhao tian. they all shot glares at him and cursed under their lips before entering. zhao tian could care less about them, as he is confident that he will soon become an inner wing disciple and doesn''t have to look at these faces for a long time. as the sun began to dip even lower on the horizon, zhao tian stopped collecting the tax and entered in, following the other disciples. after climbing some stairs, they came to a large courtyard inside and zhao tian''s gaze swept across the courtyard, taking in the sight of the many disciples who had passed the initial test. hundreds had gathered here, their murmurs blending into a soft hum. zhao tian glanced at the old man who was with eldric grey in the morning, one of the sect administrators, sitting on the side with a table in front of him. as the sun continued to sink below the horizon, the courtyard grew darker, and a few moments later, soft lights flickered to life around the space. they were not the dim flicker of torches or oil lamps, but modern-looking, energy-efficient lights, illuminating the area with a steady, clean glow. hm? zhao tian glanced at the beautiful lights adorning the courtyard ''so they are not totally traditional... they do use some modern technology.'' *tap* as they were waiting, faint noises were heard and eldric grey walked down the steps reaching the courtyard. seeing him everyone stood up and eldric grey''s eyes glanced around at the 346 disciples who managed to pass this time. ''seems like the exam was rather easy... next time, i should make it harder.'' "hm... i am glad to see so many of you have passed. now all you have to do is go to dayong and register your name and present the marbles you have collected during the trial. this will determine your ranking." as he spoke, the old man, dayong, who had been silent until now, stood up and pulled something from his storage ring. a large, rectangular device materialized on the table with a faint shimmer. hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow in curiosity looking at the big printer-sized device and the tablet in dayong''s hands. ''they are using technology way more than i expected... shenyi didn''t say something like this.'' the disciples exchanged glances as they began to line up. one by one, they approached the table where dayong sat to register their name and the marbles they had collected. the first to step forward was a young man, his robes slightly dusty from the day''s events. though confused, the young man didn''t ask anything and moved on from there. minutes went by and it was finally zhao tian''s turn as he stepped in front of dayong. dayong looked at the handsome young man in front of him and let out a grumpy sigh "name?" "zhao tian." hearing the name, dayong frowned slightly ''so none of the greater families around here.. must be from some other dynasty.'' "marbles." as zhao tian placed the pouch on his palm, dayong''s lips twitched ''just how much did this brat robbed?'' ''i can''t just simply estimate with weight now...'' looking up at zhao tian he asked "how many?" "there are 1267 marbles inside it... you can count it if you want." hearing the absurd numbers, the other disciples who were beside him were dumbfounded. ''of course, after robbing all of us, this bastard has the highest number.'' ''we need only 20 to enter and this rascal has 1267...'' they all erupted in fury, but no one voiced their thoughts and stayed silent. *click* after the machine printed his plate, zhao tian took it and tested it on the scanner to check if it works. [zhao tian] [outer disciple] [0 credits.] -------------------------------------------- Chapter 480 Sect Entrance Examination [6] chapter 480 sect entrance examination [6] minutes passed as every disciple approached the table one by one, submitting their information and receiving their identification plates. the large courtyard was alive with the murmuring of students, the soft hum of dayong''s machine, and the occasional clink of marbles. each new disciple clutched their identification plate with a mix of pride and anticipation, fully aware that they had now officially stepped into the ranks of the jade eclipse sect. after everyone is finished, eldric grey let out a faint cough grabbing everyone''s attention. "now that everyone has been registered, let''s check the top 3 rankings in the sect entrance examination." the mention of the top three caused a stir among the disciples. murmurs broke out, and a few glanced toward zhao tian, already suspecting his name might be called. dayong, who was sitting on the table, gave a nod and stood up as he glanced at the tablet in the table. "the third place is xue han with 180 marbles." hearing his name being called, a handsome young man with jet-black hair stepped up from everyone and stood in front of the crowd. "the second place is li jia with 320 marbles..." a hush fell over the courtyard as all eyes turned toward the young woman who stepped forward. the woman''s sleek black hair fell like a waterfall down her back, and her striking blue eyes gleamed beneath her delicate brows. she moved with an air of elegance, her robes swaying softly around her slender figure as she made her way to the front. "the first place is zhao tian with 1267 marbles." hearing this, all the disciples bellowed in frustration, looking at the handsome young man with white hair stepping in front. ''this fucker... ahhh.'' ''he is first after all... i am not surprised.'' ''bastard.'' looking at the three of them, eldric grey spoke "now to distribute the rewards for everyone who passed the sect entrance examination." "and also special rewards for the top three participants." "first, let''s distribute the rewards for all of the new outer disciples... you all will get 100 credits." some disciples were confused and looked at each other. credits? what is credits? looking at their confusion, eldric grey explained further "in our jade eclipse sect, the credits are the currency... you can''t use your high grade astral stones here." eldric grey continued, his tone firm. "you can earn credits by completing missions assigned by the sect hall. credits are essential for acquiring resources, techniques, and even access to certain areas of the sect." what the hell? we''re supposed to be grateful for being robbed? the disciples were dumbfounded to hear this and their jaws dropped. it was all zhao tian''s fault for robbing them and now they have to be grateful to him? eldric grey raised an eyebrow and spoke "now, all of you say thank you to him for letting you enter the jade eclipse sect." what the actual fuck? the disciples glanced at each other in bewilderment as the situation turned out like this, while zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle in his heart. seeing them murmuring, eldric grey spoke "do i have to say it twice?" the disciples shivered to hear his voice and in unison, they all bowed their heads to him "thank you senior for letting us enter the jade eclipse sect." x 345 hearing their deep gratitude, zhao tian showed a faint smile and dismissed his hand politely as he spoke in a teasing tone. "don''t mention it... seriously, i''m trying to stay humble here." huh? hearing his response, the disciples'' eyebrows twitched in annoyance ''this bastard... i will kill this guy.'' ''ahhhh, i wanna punch this guy so bad.'' ''this guy robbed all of us... and what is he acting like a hero up there...'' ''fuck you...'' ''on god.. i hate this guy...'' while some were irritated and cursing him in their hearts, most were amused and couldn''t suppress their laughter as they burst out laughing. some women who were charmed by his appearance giggled seeing his teasing voice "ha... i can''t believe this..." "this guy is too much." eldric grey continued "you can also check your credits anytime... turn your plate and look, there will be a small button beside your identification code." the disciples took the plates from their waists and clicked the button as a small hologram appeared showing their credits. "woahh...." seeing their faces, eldric grey spoke "now that you have gotten your credits, return to your rooms within the sect. dayong will escort you there." Chapter 481 Outer disciple! chapter 481 outer disciple! following dayong from the courtyard, they all walked to a large building within the sect. on their way, dayong spoke, "i have already registered your names in the sect, so your data must have been sent to the devices in your rooms." "your disciple token, the identification plate, is the key to your rooms." "and don''t forget to get your sect uniforms from the sect hall tomorrow." after a brief speech, dayong gave a final nod and departed, leaving the new disciples to navigate the building on their own. excitement filled the air as everyone dispersed in search of their assigned rooms. the building''s interior was vast, with hallways that seemed to stretch endlessly in every direction, each corridor lined with doors that bore the names of the disciples who lived within. zhao tian passed by several rooms before finally stopping in front of a door that had his name inscribed on a sleek, small display screen mounted beside it. the device next to the door was a small, elegant touch screen with a glowing symbol indicating where to place his token. he took the disciple token and placed the back of it in the scanner. *flick* with a soft click and a faint mechanical hum, the door swung open, revealing the cozy room inside. the room was far more than he had expected. to the side, there was a small bed and a desk sat by the window, its surface clean, along with shelves carved into the wall to store cultivation manuals or personal items. at the center of the room was a small altar, adorned with simple, elegant carvings of the sect''s symbols, designed for meditation. closing the door, he stepped in and settled on the bed as he raised his gaze to look at the ceiling. "first, i need to go and eat something..." ... meanwhile, a woman was flying high in the night sky as her purple hair fluttered in the air and a purple token was hanging on her waist. looking at zhao tian entering his room, ji shuang frowned slightly "so this is zhao tian ''her grace'' was talking about..." "i will report this back to her grace..." (a/n: go and reread chapter 266 if you are confused... i am pretty sure you would have forgotten who she is .) ... "haangh~~" in a soft luxurious room, qian shi was lying naked on the bed as she pinched her pink cherry nipple twisting them while her fingers were playing with her pussy walls. "haah!" zhao tian grunted in pleasure and thrust fiercely, and the only sounds that escaped her lips were moans of ecstasy. she extended her legs and twitched comfortably. her mind began to turn white and she could only keep moaning. he realized that she was close to cumming again and began to thrust faster. *pakh* "ahhhnnnggg~~~!?" he firmly grasped her shoulders and forcefully pressed her down, causing her body to jerk. "haangh~~!" with a loud erotic moan, she orgasmed as her body trembled in pleasure. at the same time, her vaginal walls tightened over zhao tian''s dick increasing the pleasure and with the moistening of her cum *splurt* he also released his loads into her painting her inner pussy in white. fei lingxi''s back arched, feeling the hot white magma filling up her insides, and her eyes widened in sheer pleasure. *thud* her back fell on the bed and her breathing ragged. *huff* *huff* zhao tian saw her boobs swaying up and down, because of her heavy breathing. *plah* he gave a slap to her boobs making them bounce, and fei lingxi felt a shiver run down her spine. "master..." holding her crimson-red boobs filled with hickeys and hand prints, she glanced at zhao tian, her eyes filled with lust. zhao tian reached out, grabbing her hair and pulled her down from the bed. *thud* fei lingxi''s eyes trembled in pain being pulled by her hair and she kneeled on the floor. as he sat on the edge of the bed, he pulled her face close to his cock and she instinctively opened her lips to accept his cock. *squeach* in one firm push, zhao tian pushed his whole dick down her throat and fei lingxi eyes widened in shock. zhao tian didn''t give her time and began to move his waist fucking her mouth as his testicles hit her lower lip. ''master...'' fei lingxi''s eyes rolled in pleasure as she likes when her master abuses her like this and have his ways with her as if she is a literal bitch. ''master.. master....'' -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 482 Sect Hall! chapter 482 sect hall! "haa..." sitting on the bed, zhao tian let out a soft sigh as he turned his gaze to the four women lying on the bed.. fei ziyu, fei lingxi, shi yixian and xia shenyi, who are now sleeping. he raised his hand looking at his palm ''after reaching the empyreal realm, my yang energy has exponentially increased...'' ''i can''t keep my yang energy in check with the yin energy from therm and i still haven''t taken shenyi''s virgin yin energy...'' ''and my wives are all in seclusion now...'' he has been having sex with them for the past 10 hours but his yang energy hasn''t subdued much. ... *flick* zhao tian appeared beside the hot springs butt naked and yao lian who was bathing in the hot spring hurriedly raised her gaze to look at him. her face flushed in deep red seeing his crotch and she turned into a pink fox in the flash of light. looking at her, zhao tian smiled and he didn''t intend to hide it as yao lian had peeked at him while he was having sex with his women. with a sigh, he submerged himself in the hot water as he glanced at the pink fox. if he wanted to, he could forcefully have sex with yao lian because she is his slave.. but he won''t do that. ''maybe i should find myself a wife in the sect...'' as he mumbled in his mind, he remembered the gorgeous woman who came in second place during the sect entrance examinations. ''she was beautiful... maybe i can try my luck on her. li jia... was her name?'' ... the next day morning, zhao tian stepped out of his room in the sect building blinking against the soft sunlight streaming through the sect''s courtyard. many of the outer disciples were already awake, stepping out of their rooms and mingling in the courtyard. zhao tian could see people stretching, preparing for their morning cultivation sessions, or gathering in small groups to chat. hm? he walked out of the building and glanced at the faint yellow array formation above the building. ''seems like an array formation.. which sucks astral energy and condenses, so that disciples could cultivate inside their rooms.'' the three of them finally reached the sect hall and saw the huge line in front of the three receptionists who were working. seeing this, zhao tian sighed in his heart ''how long will this take...'' at this time, one of the women whispered near his ear "little brother... let me show you a woman''s charm. come with me." the woman walked to the front of the queue and looked at the young man who was standing in the front "little brother..." the young man turned to the woman and instantly smiled "sister.." with a smile, she spoke "i am quite tired, can i just check in and leave?" the young man nodded without refusing "of course sister.." he even pushed the ones behind him, giving space for her. hehe. giggling, she turned to look at zhao tian and gestured "come here... tian." tian? the young man turned his head and his face instantly froze ''t-this guy... robbed me.'' the others in the queue also recognized him and cursed under their breaths. as zhao tian made his way to the front, the woman tugged his arm looking at the receptionist, "taking a good uniform for my little brother here." meanwhile, the young man behind them, his jaw dropped ''why is this guy having everything easy in his life?'' ''this bastard...'' ¨i_¨i ''i am going to kill myself...'' among the crowd, a woman stood, her blue eyes fixated on zhao tian. a slight frown crept on li jia''s face ''zhao tian... i need to talk with him.'' ------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! drop powerstones, gifts and golden tickets! Chapter 483 Morning breakfast! chapter 483 morning breakfast! zhao tian received the uniform from the receptionist and looked at the white robes with brown designs etched over them. the three of them stepped away from the reception and zhao tian could feel the fierce glares from the other disciples. the women, qi xue and qi nue beside him smiled faintly and spoke "then, we are taking our leave, little brother..." looking at them, zhao tian replied with a soft smile "how can that be? you two sisters helped me... did you have breakfast? i can treat you..." the two women looked at each other and qi xue spoke "we are about to go to the cafeteria... but do you have credits, little brother? you joined just yesterday." zhao tian took the disciple token from his waist and pressed the button showing the small holographic display to them "will 1000 credits be enough?" seeing this, qi nue smiled in excitement. "of course, more than enough..." zhao tian didn''t care much about those credits and he can do missions to gain them back, so it is okay to use them like this. as the three of them left there, li jia''s eyes followed zhao tian. ... zhao tian, qi xue and qi nue made their way towards the cafeteria and that place was also buzzed with outer disciples. no?v(el)b\\jnn the three of them quickly found a table with four chairs and sat around the table. zhao tian''s eyes skimmed the menu with curiosity, flipping through the pages of neatly listed dishes. each meal had its price displayed beside it, ranging from 50 to 100 credits for the more standard fare, while the special dishes on the final page boasted extravagant costs that reached into the thousands. his gaze lingered for a moment on the priciest meals, spiritual beast meat, divine herb soups, and dishes infused with rare spiritual energy... but he quickly turned back to the more reasonable offerings. as he looked at the options, qi xue and qi nue leaned forward from across the table "little brother, you must be careful not to overspend. these dishes may look ordinary, but some can drain your credits fast if you''re not paying attention." qi xue said in a teasing tone, qi nue grinned, nudging her sister. "especially for a new disciple like you, little brother," she added with a playful wink. some were still casting curious or envious glances at him. it didn''t escape his notice that the two women sitting with him were drawing attention as well. qi xue and qi nue were well-known among the outer disciples, not only for their beauty but also for their strength and sharp tongues. sitting with them so casually was bound to raise a few eyebrows. he noticed one particular figure standing by the entrance, li jia. li jia was taken aback as she caught zhao tian''s gaze, but she made no move to approach him. instead, she turned and walked off, disappearing into the crowd. "looks like someone''s got their eyes on you," qi xue uttered, having noticed the exchange. zhao tian gave a faint nod and replied "it seems so..." a slight frown crept on his face ''is she also interested in me? ... but she doesn''t seem like a woman who would sway by looks alone.'' ''even when i tried to rob her, she had an indifferent face and gave me the marbles.'' looking at him, qi xue spoke "tian, it doesn''t take much to make enemies here. people are always looking for a reason to prove themselves." qi nue agreed with her sister "true... there''s always competition, even among the outer disciples. you''ll find that some are more interested in making rivals than friends." as they spoke, their food arrived, delivered on polished wooden trays with bowls of steaming, fragrant dishes. as they began to eat, zhao tian noticed the quality of the food. every bite was bursting with flavor, and he could feel the faint stirrings of spiritual energy within the dishes, slowly nourishing his body as he ate. "not bad, right?" qi nue asked between bites. zhao tian nodded, a satisfied smile on his face. "it''s better than i expected. the spiritual energy in these dishes is well-balanced." qi xue dabbed at her mouth with a napkin. "it''s one of the benefits of being part of the jade eclipse sect. the food here isn''t just for filling your stomach... it also helps with cultivation, though only in small amounts." ----------------------------------------------- Chapter 484 First Sect Mission [1] chapter 484 first sect mission [1] as they finished the meal, the server came back with a small device in her hand which seemed like a scanner. zhao tian placed the back of his disciple token on the scanner and paid 800 credits. qi xue peeked at the amount and smiled faintly. "thank you for the meal, little brother," qi xue said with a smile as she stood up. qi nue followed suit, stretching her arms above her head. "we should do this again sometime. next time, maybe we''ll treat you." zhao tian smiled, standing up as well. "i''ll hold you to that." the three of them left the cafeteria together, as they made their way back toward the main courtyard. outside, the sun was high in the sky, casting a warm, golden light over the jade eclipse sect. looking at zhao tian, qi xue spoke with a smile "then we are taking our leave, little brother. we are going to the alchemy chamber." zhao tian nodded his head returning their smile and qi nue patted his shoulder "if you need any help, you can come to visit us in the alchemy chamber.. we would be mostly there." "okay..." after parting ways with them, zhao tian walked back to the sect hall. he walked to the huge billboard in the hall where a lot of disciples were checking through the papers attached to the billboard, searching for any missions. there are a lot of missions in the billboard like herb gathering, beast subjugation, escort missions, alchemy assistance, sparring partner, sect boundary patrol, killing bandits, arrays setups, resource expedition." a mission among them caught his interest and he walked to one of the receptionists, who was free now "sister, i would like to take the a-765 mission." the receptionist didn''t even look up at his face and checked the number on the tablet in front of her. looking at the mission, she frowned slightly and raised her gaze to look at the handsome young man in front of her. with a smile, she leaned forward "seems like you are new here," she said in a soft, almost playful voice. zhao tian smiled faintly and nodded his head "yeah, i am..." the receptionist nodded, her fingers dancing over the tablet before she looked up at them again. "the reward for this mission is 300 credits. that means each of you will receive 150 credits upon completion." as she uttered, she took a small pouch from the desk and handed it over to li jia "here, a space pouch for your mission. you need to return it later, after the mission." zhao tian intervened and spoke "sister.. i have a storage ring, so don''t worry." the woman was quite surprised and nodded her head "okay, then.." li jia raised an eyebrow in intrigue "i see, you are from a wealthy family..." zhao tian just smiled and they began to walk away from there "my big sister also has a storage ring." "she is an inner court disciple of the emerald sky wing, one of the thirteen wings in the sect." ... both of them stepped out of the courtyard and made their way out of the sect through the southern gate. as flying is prohibited inside sect grounds, they can only come out by their foot. as they came out, both of them dashed in the air flying through the air to the nearby great tianhe forest. reaching to the outskirts of the forest, they continued in comfortable silence. the area they were heading to, where the tuskrend boars roamed, was on the outskirts of the forest. it was known to be perilous, especially for newer disciples, as the beasts there were wild and untamed, much stronger than regular beasts. they continued walking until they finally reached a clearing. the trees parted, revealing a vast, open area, the perfect hunting ground for the tuskrend boars. scattered across the landscape, large, dark figures could be seen lumbering through the tall grass. their eyes glowed faintly with a red light, and their tusks gleamed like the morning sky. "looks like we''ve found them," --------------------------------------------------- Chapter 485 Sect Mission [2] chapter 485 sect mission [2] finally, after what felt like an hour of walking, zhao tian and li jia reached a large clearing. the trees parted, and grazing near the edge of the clearing there were some tuskrend boars. these were not ordinary boars; they were massive and had thick, black fur bristled with wild energy, and their sharp tusks gleamed under the sunlight. "we are close..." li jia nodded, her blue eyes narrowing as she glanced around at the area and raised her hand to brush a strand of hair away from her face, her other hand resting on the hilt of the sword strapped to her waist. the clearing was quiet for a moment, and then, like a crack of thunder, one of the boars raised its head, sensing their presence. *flick* its crimson eyes locked onto them, and with a low growl, it stomped the ground, preparing to charge. just as zhao tian prepared to make his move, a slight frown crept onto his face and he glanced at li jia. the air around li jia began to shift, a cool mist swirling around her as she unsheated her sword. ''oh, water elemental...'' her sword lit up with a faint blue glow as water began to swirl around its blade condensing into sharp, watery tendrils, and the mist thickened, coiling around her, forming small waves that shimmered in the sunlight. "grrrghhh..." the other tuskrend boars noticed the two intruders and their growls vibrated through the ground as they prepared to charge. *swoosh* nonetheless, li jia stepped forward, her movements as fluid as the water. *sleesh* the blade shimmered in the sunlight, and with a precise strike, she slashed at one of the boar''s legs, causing it to falter. *thud* "guaarghhh!" its bellow of pain echoed through the clearing, alerting the remaining boars too. li jia turned her eyes to the other boars as a blue glint passed through her eyes and with a fluid motion, she slashed her sword through the air. a wave of water burst from her blade, slicing through the air and colliding with the boar''s tough hide. satisfied, she slashed her sword, sending droplets of blood and water flying from the edge of her sword, and turned her gaze towards zhao tian. she was curious to see how he had fared. as she looked at him, she saw him standing there with a smile on his face as blue lightning crackled around his body with seven boars'' dead bodies beside him. looking at the crackling bolts of lightning, her gaze narrowed ''lightning elemental... and he is fast.'' with a smile, she spoke "seems like we have already finished collecting 10 tuskrend boars." zhao tian gave a nod and glanced at the remaining tuskrend boars that are growling at them ready to charge at them "now what to do with them, should we kill them too?" li jia raised an eyebrow, thinking about it. "hmm, the mission was only for 10. it doesn''t make sense to waste energy on the extras. let''s just-" *flick* in the next instant, zhao tian appeared beside her and grasped her waist as his soft whisper caressed her ears "we are leaving..." huh? li jia barely had time to process his words before her vision blurred, and a sudden sense of disorientation washed over her. she felt the world shift around her in a dizzying swirl as zhao tian teleported them both 100 meters away from their previous spot. snapping out of it, she grabbed her forehead and raised her head to look at zhao tian, a flash of anger in her voice "you... what are you doing? take your hands off-" *thoooom* an enormous creature came crashing into the floor where they were just right now shaking the ground and creating a mini earthquake, with dust and debris flying everywhere. hm? li jia''s gaze narrowed and she unconsciously raised her hands to his shoulders for support, her fingers wrinkling the fabric of his robe. it was a large serpent in the size of almost 70 meters slithering in the ground with massive wounds on its body, its red scales shimmering in the sunlight. "horah!" with a booming laugh that shook the trees, a woman came dashing from the air, her blonde hair fluttering in the air as her whole body shimmered in yellow energy. looking at her, zhao tian was quite amused ''light energy... the rarest elemental.'' as he thought, his gaze flickered to the disciple token on her waist and saw its golden color ''a core disciple...'' li jia also noticed the woman''s energy and was utterly surprised "she has light elemental and... a core disciple." --------------------------------------------------- Chapter 486 Yun Xi! chapter 486 yun xi! li jia noticed the woman''s energy and was utterly surprised "she has light elemental and... a core disciple." *thoom* the woman landed on the floor and glanced at the enormous serpent slithering around in front of her. "hissss!" the red flame serpent groaned in pain and let out a deafening roar, showing its venomous fangs, dripping with crimson liquid that burned through the forest floor. but yun xi did not flinch and the smile on her lips widened as the glow around her body intensified, transforming into a blinding aura of pure light. *swoosh* the serpent lunged forward, its massive head slicing through the air with frightening speed. yun xi darted upwards, like a blur as she dodged the strike. *thoom* the force of the serpent''s attack shattered the ground where she had just stood, leaving a deep crater. "grgghh!" its hiss turned into a furious growl, flames erupting from its mouth as it snapped its jaws at her. with a swift motion, yun xi thrust her hand forward, releasing a beam of radiant light from her palm. *feen* the light surged through the air, colliding with the serpent''s head, creating a searing explosion of energy. *boom* the serpent recoiled, its scales sizzling where the light had struck, and quickly recovered from the attack. its eyes, burning with killing intent, glowed brighter as it reared up and launched a fiery breath toward her. the wall of flames rushed toward yun xi, engulfing everything in its path. yun xi gently raised her hand, and a shield of light expanded from her palm, absorbing the inferno of flames. "not enough," yun xi taunted, her voice calm amidst the chaos. her smile widened, summoning more light energy, which swirled around her in a hurricane of brilliance. *flick* with a burst of light, she dashed forward, leaving a yellow trail of energy and approached the serpent with blinding speed, her fist glowing with light energy. the serpent saw her coming and lashed its massive tail toward her, the fiery scales cutting through the air with enough force to crush mountains. *thoom* her punch landed on the serpent''s tail, and the impact sent a shockwave through the air, flattening the surrounding trees. *boom* light energy exploded from her punch, sending the serpent crashing into the ground, its tail burned and twisted from the force of her blow. "i am alright." ... "hiss..." desperate, the red flame serpent reared back, its entire body coiling as it prepared one final, devastating strike. its eyes, burning with deep crimson flames locked onto yun xi as its body grew to monstrous size. "guaargh!!" the serpent opened its jaws wide, preparing to unleash a torrent of fiery destruction. *swoosh* as the serpent lunged, yun xi raised her hand to the sky, gathering the light energy above her head as enormous yellow runic circles appeared in the sky. the serpent''s fiery breath rushed toward her, but yun xi had a smile on her face "heaven''s radiance." *sleesh* the yellow circle rune, transformed into a massive beam that cut through the serpent''s attack as if it were nothing. *feenn* the beam slammed into the serpent''s body, piercing through its scales and erupting from the other side. "guaaarghhh!!" the serpent let out one final, deafening roar before its body collapsed, the flames surrounding it extinguished in an instant. *thoom* the ground quaked as the red flame serpent fell, its immense body crashing to the forest floor with a tremendous thud. floating in the air, yun xi had a smile on her face "its done..." *swoosh* however, at this time, another woman appeared there, her long white hair fluttering in the air, and had a silver veil to cover her face. "xie''er..." hearing the voice, yun xi''s body jerked in panic and she slowly turned her head to yan zijin who was levitating behind her. "m-master..." looking at the new woman, zhao tian instantly recognized her, as she was the one who came to pick up rui lian when she was stuck on earth. Chapter 487 Yan Zijin! chapter 487 yan zijin! looking at the new woman, zhao tian instantly recognized her, as she was the one who came to pick up rui lian when she was stuck on earth. yun xi, feeling the weight of her master''s gaze on her back, turned around slowly, her head bowed in deference. "um... master..." she murmured hesitantly. yan zijin had an indifferent face and muttered "do you know what you did just now?" no?v(el)b\\jnn "you were playing with a powerful beast and brought it here.. where outer disciples gather. what would you do if someone got injured?" hearing her scolding, yun xi bowed her head and spoke in an apologetic tone "forgive me, master... i just got excited back there." yan zijin sighed, a mixture of disappointment and understanding in her eyes. "xi''er, you are incredibly gifted. born with the rare light elemental, your potential is immense. but don''t let that potential turn into arrogance." yun xi hurriedly nodded her head "yes master...." with a nod, yan zijin turned her attention to zhao tian and li jia, who stood a few meters away amidst the trees. the dappled sunlight flickered through the canopy, casting shifting shadows over them, making them appear half-hidden, half-revealed. pointing toward the pair, yan zijin spoke firmly. "go and apologize to them. both of them." huh? yun xi turned her head and looked at the two outer disciples standing between trees, the leaves half hiding their bodies. her face grimaced in hate "i can apologize to the female disciple... but that man... no." yan zijin''s eyes narrowed, her tone becoming sharp "i don''t care about your irrational fear of men. you disturbed both of them, so you will apologize to both. is that clear?" yun xi visibly shuddered under her master''s stern gaze and she knew there was no escaping this. her throat tightened, but she had no choice. "y-yes, master..." she stammered, her voice quivering with obedience. taking a deep breath to steady herself, yun xi turned and, with a small leap, flew gracefully through the air toward zhao tian and li jia. the moment she landed near them, she hesitated for a moment, steeling herself before speaking. "forgive me... for almost... injuring you," she muttered, her tone clipped and lacking warmth. zhao tian stayed silent while li jia hurriedly waved her hands with a soft smile on her lips "don''t worry about it.. we are completely alright." yun xi''s frustration only deepened at zhao tian''s lack of response, her hands clenching into fists at her sides. "at least pretend to acknowledge me, you stone-faced brute..." she muttered under her breath, her voice barely audible. li jia, noticing the tension, quickly stepped in. she smiled warmly, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. "really, it''s fine. we weren''t harmed, you don''t need to worry." yun xi gave a curt nod but couldn''t help casting one last glance at zhao tian, her lips tightening. ''he''s definitely doing this on purpose,'' she thought bitterly. "hmph!" finally, with a huff, she turned on her heel, ready to fly back to her master. ''seems like that woman didn''t recognize me... well, my hair has grown and my face also looks a bit refined and she must not have expecting me to meet here...'' ''and she saw me for a brief minute before leaving the earth that day...'' ''so it does make sense that she didn''t recognize me.'' li jia let out a deep sigh and spoke "now, what to do? the beast came and wasted all of the tuskrend boars we hunted." "and she also scared away the remaining boars..." zhao tian glanced around and muttered "let''s search for some boars deep in the forest." "hmm..." ... it was already evening when zhao tian and li jia caught tuskrend boars and returned back to the sect. the receptionist took both of their cards and transferred the credits to them. walking out of the sect hall, li jia glanced at zhao tian and asked "tian... i am hungry, shall we eat together?" zhao tian gave a faint nod and replied "yeah.. let''s go." however, at this time, a melodious voice was heard from behind "ah, jia..." ------------------------------------------------- Chapter 488 Li Xueyan! 488 li xueyan! qian shi was standing in the training ground of her heavenly domain palace looking at her disciple long yelan fighting with artoria evelyne. she had a faint smile on her face as she watched their fighting and at this time, a slight frown creased her eyebrow. (a/n: read chap 399 that''s where long yelan appeared first) *flick* a mirror appeared from her storage ring and floated in front of her "ji shuang?" ji shuang was on the other side, kneeling on the floor in front of the mirror "your grace..." qian shi turned her gaze back to her disciple''s training and muttered "what happened, ji shuang?" with a nod, ji shuang responded "it seems like master tian is getting close to other female disciples in sect..." hearing this, qin shi raised an eyebrow "and?" eh? ji shuang was dumbfounded and muttered in confusion "i mean... your grace, i thought you l-love him so i thought i should restrict other women from getting close to him..." upon hearing this, qian shi chuckled faintly "of course.. a honey hive would attract a lot of bees." "so a handsome and reliable man like zhao tian would attract a lot of women." a faint smile tugged at the corner of her lips as her eyes darkened in possessiveness, "but i am the queen bee in this hive." "so don''t worry about other small bees getting close to him." ji shuang was surprised and nodded her head "y-yes your grace..." as she was about to cancel the connection, qian shi spoke "by the way, ji shuang... i don''t mind if you want to be part of those small bees." e-eh? hearing this, ji shuang was startled and hurriedly shook her head "n-no your grace, i would never think of that..." huh? qian shi''s eyes narrowed as she spoke in a cold tone "hm? do you mean my tian is not worthy of you?" what? ji shuang panicked and hastily replied to clear the misunderstanding "no, your grace.. i mean.. i am not worthy of getting master tian''s love." li xueyan nodded her head and winked her eyes "then let this big sister treat you." zhao tian nodded his head "then, i won''t hold back..." hearing this, li xueyan giggled "oh don''t worry, as an inner court disciple, i have some credits... you don''t have to hold back." but her playful demeanor faltered as she turned to her younger sister. "jia..." she called softly, her voice filled with a quiet plea. seeing her sister''s continued indifference, li xueyan''s smile wavered, a flash of pain crossing her face. she glanced at zhao tian, her eyes silently begging him for help. understanding the unspoken request, zhao tian took a step closer to li jia and gently called out her name. "jia..." hearing his voice, li jia turned to look at him and nodded his head "hm... let''s go." ... as the trio made their way to the sect''s cafeteria, they quickly took their seats around the table, with long jia sitting beside zhao tian and li xueyan sitting on the opposite side. the waitress, one of the outer disciples quickly walked over to them with a smile on her face. looking at her, zhao tian spoke, "since big sister is the one treating us, you can order." li xueyan nodded her head and placed the order "we''ll have the roasted chicken, steamed lotus buns, and the spicy serpent stew," she spoke, her voice carrying a sweet tone as she smiled at the staff. "and don''t forget the special herb tea." the waitress nodded her head and wrote on her tablet before leaving the tbale. li xueyan glanced at zhao tian. "when you''ve been here as long as i have, you learn what''s worth spending credits on." she glanced at li jia, who was sitting beside him, looking disinterested. "she used to love the lotus buns, you know..." soon, the food arrived and the three of them began to eat their food. "jia, you should really eat more," li xueyan said gently, placing a few lotus buns on li jia''s plate. "you''ve lost weight since i last saw you." "i don''t need your concern," li jia responded coldly, not even looking at her sister as she pushed the buns aside. zhao tian looked at their interaction and frowned slightly... he wasn''t one to meddle in personal affairs, especially not without understanding the full situation. still, the tension between the two sisters was impossible to ignore. ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 489 Alchemy Chamber [1] 489 alchemy chamber [1] "jia, you should really eat more," li xueyan said gently, placing a few lotus buns on li jia''s plate. "you''ve lost weight since i last saw you." "i don''t need your concern," li jia responded coldly, not even looking at her sister as she pushed the buns aside. li xueyan sighed in her heart and muttered under her breath "i''m just trying to help, jia..." seeing this, zhao tian decided to step in, sensing that the conversation was spiraling toward another confrontation. "these lotus buns are really good," he said with a smile, taking a bite to break the tension. "i can see why they''re a favorite. and this serpent stew... spicy, but just right." li xueyan smiled weakly at his attempt to diffuse the situation. "i''m glad you like them," she said, though her attention was still on her sister. li jia, however, remained aloof, taking a few bites of her food but clearly not invested in the meal. the silence stretched on, the clinking of utensils against plates the only sound between them. quickly they finished the meal and li xueyan paid the waitress with credits. as they finished their meal, li xueyan suddenly stood up, her expression shifting back to her usual warm demeanor. "thank you for letting me join you two, i hope... i can treat you again sometime." li jia didn''t respond, but zhao tian nodded with a soft smile. "thanks for the treat," with one last glance at her younger sister, li xueyan turned and walked away, her figure disappearing into the crowd of disciples in the cafeteria. once she was gone, zhao tian looked over at li jia, who was staring at her empty plate. "you okay?" he asked gently. li jia didn''t answer at first, but after a long pause, she sighed quietly. "she''s always like this..." she muttered, more to herself than to him. "acting like she cares." soon both of them stepped out making their way towards their rooms in the dorms area. looking at li jia who was so silent, zhao tian couldn''t shake off his curiosity and asked "what happened between you and your sister?" with a soft sigh, she replied "she killed our father..." oh? zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise as he didn''t expect it like this, so he didn''t ask any questions further. ... xia shenyi who was sitting at the table in the grassland, smiled faintly looking at zhao tian who was cultivating under the array formation she created. "it''s been a long time since i saw him actually cultivating like this..." hearing her giggle, shi yixian who was sitting beside her frowned slightly "but no matter how hard he cultivates, it won''t subdue his yang energy.. he already told us that after reaching the empyreal realm, his yang energy has increased." her gaze lowered in concern "i don''t want that to happen again... where he has to absorb yin energy of three virgin women." qi nue frowned slightly and asked, "but... little brother, you need to have fire elemental to be an alchemist." hearing this, zhao tian smiled "don''t worry... i have fire elemental." huh? qi xue was quite confused as she heard from other outer disciples who got beaten by him that he had lightning elemental. "well, then you can join us.. let''s go together... and i will also introduce my master to you." as they began to walk, zhao tian looked at them and asked curiously "you have a master?" with a nod, qi nue replied "yeah... she is the overseer of the alchemy chamber and one of the elders of the sect, yao jing." qi xue continued "it''s not like she would take anyone as her disciple, you should have good aptitude and control over your flame elemental for her to accept you as your disciple." hearing this, zhao tian frowned as he have good control over his elemental because of his physique and he also know basic stuff about alchemy as shenyi taught him... and his flame is also in its purest form. (a/n: i am sure i mentioned his flame being pure as an empyreal flame but not as destructive as an empyreal flame in an earlier chapter, but i forgot the chap number lol,) looking at him, qi nue spoke "even though we are only outer disciples, she accepted us because of our special flames ''twin flames.'' " "twin flames?" with a nod, qi xue responded "yeah.. we are twins, so our flames got mutated, which is quite rare..." "our flames have double the purity and power of a normal flame." -------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! btw i am creating a wiki page, you can join discord and help me! Chapter 490 Alchemy Chamber [2] 490 alchemy chamber [2] qi nue, qi xue, and zhao tian made their way towards the alchemy chamber. as they approached the towering structure, the distinct scent of rare herbs and spiritual essences filled the air. the chamber itself was an impressive sight, an imposing building carved from jade and obsidian, with golden talismans glowing faintly on the walls. looking at zhao tian, qi xue asked "by the way, little brother.. is it really okay for you to be in alchemy chamber?" huh? zhao tian''s gaze squinted upon hearing this "why you ask that, sister xue?" qi nue wrapped her arm around qi xue''s shoulder and replied, "well... most men don''t come to alchemy, you know..." "they all think it is a woman''s job to refine pills, go collecting herbs." "so, most men won''t accept the herb picking tasks in the alchemy.. they all want to be powerful and cool." qi xue clicked her tongue and muttered "wannabe heros..." hearing this, qi nue burst out laughing "hahaha..." "and since you are powerful who bullied all the new batch of outer disciples, i thought you would want to train in combat, so just wanted to say...other men would taunt you for coming to alchemy." zhao tian shrugged casually "well, i don''t really care about their opinions." upon hearing this, qi nue and qi xue looked at each other and chuckled "i like you, little brother... come with us later." "we can go and pick some herbs in the forest." "yeah, yeah..." ... as the three of them enter the alchemy chamber, zhao tian glanced around at the disciple and most of them are actually female disciples. qi nue turned to zhao tian and spoke "little brother, lets go to the 5th floor.. that''s where master is." "hm..." following qi nue and qi xue, zhao tian walked over to the elevator and as they stepped in qi nue tapped the button marked "5" on the sleek dashboard inside the elevator. but ne needed this, because this is one of the ingredients he needed to refine his physique to first stage¡ªastral convergence fusion, according to the notes left by the first honoured one in the black pagoda. if he can refine his honoured one physique, his combat prowess would exponentially increase. he can fight people who are stages above him in cultivation. his gaze squinted in contemplation. ''i have a lot of high grade astral stones.. but not enough credits to buy it from the sect. i should also look into the pill shops in the empire capital.'' ''there i can use.. my high grade astral stones to buy them.'' ''i should also find any auction house here...'' he has a lot of useless high grade weapons left in the artifact''s warehouse which are all left by the first honoured one. so he can convert them to money. zhao tian cancelled that search and began to search another herb ''ironbark vine.'' qi nue and qi xue were startled and asked "what are you trying to create with such costly herbs little brother." looking at them, zhao tian chuckled faintly "just trying to create a pill for my breakthrough." qi nue sighed "but using pills to breakthrough isn''t always the best idea, little brother. the impurities left behind by these herbs can accumulate and destabilize your cultivation base over time." "well, using them in small margin is no harm." "yeah..." "and you have to be careful little brother, these herbs are not just rare.. they''re expensive and difficult to refine properly. even a small mistake could ruin the entire process." zhao tian continued scrolling through the list, evaluating the costs, availability, and rarity of each herb. blood vine, whitesage herb, blue petal fern, and silvermist lotus were all key ingredients. he couldn''t compromise on their quality or risk using substitutes. "50,000 credits..." qi xue muttered under her breath. "these prices are ridiculous." ------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 491 A talk between two women! 491 a talk between two women! "haa.. ahh.." qian shi let out a soft sigh as she stretched her arms above her head, feeling the warmth of the golden sunlight streaming into the long hallway. her bare feet barely made a sound as she walked, the polished golden floors cool beneath her toes. anyone who look at her face would gawk in shock, her face is a flawless blend of delicate features, soft full lips, and eyes that sparkled with an ethereal charm. but it wasn''t just her face that drew attention. her body was a masterpiece of feminine perfection, sculpted by the gods themselves. her chest rose with a natural, effortless fullness, her ample breasts were round and firm, sitting high with a softness that begged to be touched. they were the kind of curves that made hearts race and hands itch to explore their every contour. her waist tapered in beautifully, slender and firm, before flaring out into voluptuous hips that swayed gently with every step she took. a pair of perfectly rounded ass cheeks, was firm yet supple. as she walked, qian shi glanced down at her reflection in the golden surface beneath her. her body, slender and graceful, moved with effortless elegance. she paused, her gaze lowering to her full breasts and a smile curled at her lips as she raised her hands to hold them gently. "mngh..." her fingers grazed over her soft skin as she gave them a light squeeze, her eyes glinting with playful curiosity. "tian.. would like it, right?" qian shi''s steps quickened slightly as she neared the end of the hallway, feeling the openness beyond the hallway. with a soft sigh, she stepped out of the hallway and onto the smooth stone steps and was met with a beautiful scenery of tall bamboo trees surrounding an enchanting small lake. her eyes flickered to the gentle splashes on the surface of the lake, catching the ripple of movement as the water stirred softly "she is still here?" a beautiful woman with purple hair and purple eyes slowly rose up from the lake rippling the water, as she moved the clingy hair from her face, her eyes gleaming in the sunlight. "sister shi." qian shi''s lips curled into a small smile as she stepped forward, her bare feet sinking into the soft grass surrounding the lake. "i thought you''d already left, art." hearing this, artoria''s eyelashes quivered "no, sister... i don''t have the heart to return to my clan, knowing it''s fated to be destroyed." artoria swam to the edge of the lake, her arms gliding smoothly through the water. even if one of his women expressed a desire to leave, zhao tian would not allow it. in his eyes, they were bound to him for eternity. in his words, he''d rather kill them than allow them to be with another man unless he felt that he had failed in his responsibilities toward them. this wasn''t just empty talk either. zhao tian genuinely believed in this philosophy, and his devotion often crossed the line into dangerous obsession. and yet, this obsession is not without a twisted sense of honor. zhao tian has certain expectations even in death. if he were to die someday or somehow, he would wish for his women to remain loyal to him even after he was gone. the thought of them being with another man was intolerable to him, and he fully expected them to honor his memory by never moving on to someone else. this extreme level of possessiveness is a manifestation of his love, though some might see it as controlling or suffocating. despite these darker tendencies, zhao tian was not a cold-hearted tyrant. he was respectful and often jovial around those he cared for, particularly his women. he treated them with kindness and genuine affection, always striving to ensure they were happy and content. it was this softer side that made him so appealing. women found themselves drawn to his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his dedication to their well-being. to be loved by zhao tian was to be loved fiercely, and many found that irresistible. and for his women, he would go to any lengths... any lengths. even slaughtering her whole clan by himself. qian shi slowly turned her head to artoria and spoke "you can''t protect your clan.. and the future is inevitable." "don''t forget... your fate changed, because you couldn''t control your urges and said that you love him when you went to meet him." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 492 Alchemy Chamber [3] chapter 492 alchemy chamber [3] hearing qian shi''s words, artoria''s gaze trembled as she bit her lip, a soft sigh escaping her. "is there really no other way, sister shi?" qian shi stared at her for a moment, her expression blank but her eyes reflecting a deep well of emotions. with a graceful wave of her hands, she steadied herself in the water, the surface rippling gently around her. "art, you already know the answer to that. it''s impossible. fate doesn''t bend so easily." "if i can change fate just like that... i would have gone and brought tian when he was born that day in the astral realm... when the whole realm welcomed the birth of the honoured one." (a/n: i mentioned about this in chapter 228) a melancholy sigh escaped her lips, and her gaze seemed to drift far beyond the lake, back to the fateful moment she could never forget "i was there... watching cessna maverick giving birth to vester maverick." artoria evelyne also remembered the day... that day, out of nowhere, the whole astral realm was glowing in sparkling golden, the blue sky turned golden, indicating something big is going to happen that is going to change the entire universe. everyone knew that day¡ªthe honoured one had descended into the world. qian shi''s voice softened as she muttered under her breath, "that day... all eyes were fixed on the stomspire dynasty, ruled by the maverick family. the golden light swirled around their palace, condensing there more intensely than anywhere else, signaling the location of his birth. the honoured one had arrived." artoria opened her eyes slowly, and she could still see the images in her mind: the golden clouds swirling around the maverick palace, the terrifying power that reverberated throughout the realm, and the undeniable fear that spread through the hearts of all who lived under the vast astral skies. qian shi''s voice grew colder as she continued. "in the very next moment, every powerhouse, every faction in the realm dashed to the palace. " "their goal was the same: to destroy the newborn child before he could rise to his destined power. the honoured one was feared... and with that fear came cruelty." her fists clenched beneath the water, sending soft ripples across the surface. "that day... i stood there, helpless. i could do nothing but watch as the stomspire dynasty fell, torn apart by greed, fear, and ambition." "the palace was engulfed in flames, and the dynasty was annihilated. vester''s birth... became the catalyst for their destruction." her voice cracked slightly, the weight of regret bearing down on her. "i watched as the maverick family... was slaughtered. the dynasty was reduced to ashes. i couldn''t save them..." qian shi''s voice dropped to a whisper, "zhao ning... she was the only one who escaped. she fled that day with two children, carrying the last remnants of the maverick bloodline. one of them was tian... vester maverick, the boy who would become zhao tian, the honoured one." artoria evelyne continued "the man who changed the balance of the world..." with a chuckle, qian shi spoke "yeah... just his birth disrupted the equibilirium of the world." "in these past 21 years, many people realized that they could cultivate faster than earlier years after the birth of the honoured one." "hahaha... the universe itself is trying hard to maintain the balance because of this one guy." "the deviant..." "the honoured one..." "and if you''re really impressive, there''s a chance you could be selected as a core disciple, which is an even higher honor." "i see..." zhao tian nodded his head as he continued scrolling through the tab, searching for information on the ''cloud mist flower.'' at that moment, a female employee passing by noticed the trio and approached with a professional smile. "customers, do you need my help?" she asked in a polite tone, her gaze briefly flickering to the screen. the three of them turned their heads and the woman glanced at the ''cloud mist flower'' on the tablet. keeping her smile, she spoke "ah, customers... that flower is not available right now. we have put a mission for that on the 1st floor." qi nue glanced at the tab and it indeed was out of stock "then can we take that mission?" the woman however shook her head "i''m afraid not. the ''cloud mist flower'' is a rare herb that grows deep within the forest, in areas inhabited by high-level astral beasts. these beasts are far too dangerous for outer court disciples to handle." "only inner court disciples can accept this mission." qi nue and qi xue smiled dryly as they kinda expected this and nodded their heads "i see." zhao tian frowned slightly upon hearing this as he has confidence in his strength and if he really went all out he can even fight against an inner court disciple if he used his darkness element and space energy along with time energy. he also has destructive elementals and powerful weapons along with elven artifacts in his arsenal. the woman continued with a smile "there are plenty of missions for more common herbs, and they''re well within the capabilities of outer court disciples. you can still earn credits and valuable resources by completing those." qi xue nodded appreciatively. "thank you, sister. we''ll definitely take a look at those missions." the woman smiled kindly, clasping her hands in front of her. "of course. if you need any help with the missions or any information about the herbs, feel free to reach out to me. i''ll be around to assist you." with that, she bowed slightly and turned to leave. ---------------------------------------------- Chapter 493 Alchemy Missions [1] chapter 493 alchemy missions [1] as the employee left, zhao tian continued looking through the contents of the tab and searched spiritthread root and windbell herb. no?v(el)b\\jnn qi xue and qi nue looked at the prices and these are relatively low compared to the others zhao tian was looking at just now. "1000 credits for both of them... so, 2000 credits." zhao tian''s gaze condensed as he didn''t have the credits to buy them now. ''guess, i shall just do some missions later and i also need to check in the royal capital.'' as he was thinking, qi nue''s voice interrupted his thoughts "i can buy this for you.. little brother." with a nod, qi xue also spoke "yeah.. i can also buy this for you." looking at them, zhao tian smiled faintly "you don''t have to, i can-" "no, little brother.. we insist." with that, qi nue called for the employee and pointed to the tab "we need these two, spiritthread root and windbell herb." the employee quickly came to them and noted down the two herbs they needed. with a smile she spoke "please wait for 5 minutes, i will return with the herbs you have requested." as she left, zhao tian glanced at the two women and smiled wryly "you don''t really have to do all of that..." qi nue gently tapped his shoulder, her tone lighthearted but filled with affection. "nonsense, little brother. you treated us on your first day, so it''s only fair we repay the favor and help our cute junior." qi xue laughed softly and nodded in agreement. "besides, it''s just these herbs. we couldn''t afford the costly ones you were eyeing earlier... sorry about that, little brother." hearing her apologetic tone, zhao tian shook his head "no, no.. this is more than enough, sisters." "hehe..." "thank you little brother..." soon, the employee came back with the herbs in two pouches and handed them over to zhao tian. looking at them, li xueyan smiled "seems like you are busy... when you have time, we can go for sect missions together." zhao tian nodded his head and li xueyan quickly left the place. a bit later, qi xue returned and nudged his shoulder teasingly "so you have already wooed an inner court disciple with your charm eh?" hearing her tease, zhao tian brushed it off with a chuckle and at this time, qi nue also came to him "i have already applied for the mission. now let''s leave." "en." ... as zhao tian, qi xue, and qi nue ventured into the dense forest, a cool breeze swept through the towering trees, carrying the earthy scent of damp foliage. qi xue, walking beside them, muttered. "we''ll need to keep our guard up. these deeper parts of the forest are known for being home to low-level astral beasts. they might not be much of a threat to us, but we can''t let our guard down." after several minutes of walking, qi xue''s eyes lit up. she crouched down and pointed to a small cluster of plants growing at the base of a large tree. "look, here''s a patch of spiritvine grass. it''s not exactly rare, but it''s one of the herbs we need for the mission." zhao tian and qi nue knelt beside her, examining the silvery leaves of the herb. "perfect," qi nue said, plucking the herb carefully and placing it into her pouch. "let''s keep moving. we need more than just spiritvine grass for this mission." as they continued their search, the forest began to change. the trees grew thicker and the undergrowth denser, making it harder to move around. qi nue''s eyes narrowed as she noticed faint claw marks on the bark of a nearby tree. "looks like we''re getting closer to astral beast territory." qi xue nodded, her expression serious now. "stay alert, little brother." just then, qi xue spotted something up ahead. "over there! red ginseng root!" they hurried toward a clearing where a few stalks of the red ginseng root were growing at the edge of a small stream. its pale red roots shimmered faintly, and seeing this qi nue smiled "great find!" she said, crouching down to harvest the roots carefully. suddenly, a rustling sound echoed from the bushes nearby. -------------------------------------------- Chapter 494 Alchemy Mission [2] chapter 494 alchemy mission [2] as zhao tian, qi xue and qi nue were examining the herbs in the clearing... suddenly, a rustling sound echoed from the bushes nearby. the sound of snapping twigs and low growls echoed around them. *flick* a flash of movement from the bushes caught their attention, and out from the dense greenery, a herd of strange creatures burst out. these astral beasts are standing on four muscular legs, their skin is covered in dark scales that shimmered like glass. their faces resembled that of a tiger mixed with a bat, with long fangs protruding from their elongated mouths, their glowing red eyes fixated on the three people. thick, jagged spines ran down their backs, and the ground quaked beneath them as the herd charged toward the group. "batfang beasts," qi nue murmured, her lips curling into a confident smirk. "we got some company." qi xue''s eyes gleamed with excitement. "let''s show tian what we''re made of. watch us... little brother." zhao tian chuckled upon hearing the excitement in her tone and leaned against a nearby tree, a slight smile playing on his lips. "i''ll leave it to you two." that was all the encouragement the twins needed. qi xue and qi nue exchanged a quick glance, their competitive spirits flaring up. both wanted to impress zhao tian, to show him what they could do. *woosh* without wasting another second, they leaped into action, their movements in perfect synchronization as they dashed toward the oncoming horde of batfang beasts. qi nue was the first to strike, her body engulfed in a brilliant orange flame. she raised her hand, and with a flick of her wrist, a torrent of fire shot forth, forming a massive fiery serpent. *swoosh* the serpent coiled through the air, its blazing jaws snapping at the batfang beasts, consuming them in a vortex of heat. "grggghhh!" the creatures shrieked in pain as the flames cracked their scaly bodies, turning them to ash in seconds. qi xue wasn''t far behind and with a smile on her face, she summoned twin orbs of fire in her hands, spinning them in a mesmerizing pattern before releasing them toward the herd. "guaaarghhh!" they roared, shaking the ground beneath them as they charged toward the sisters, their claws leaving deep gouges in the earth. qi nue''s smirk only widened. "i''ve got this." she extended her arms, and in an instant, the flames around her body intensified to an almost blinding brightness. her fire serpent transformed and grew larger as it slithered through the air, its eyes glowing with molten heat. *wooosh* with a powerful thrust of her hand, the serpent lunged toward the alpha batfang beasts, wrapping itself around their bodies, squeezing with a force that made the air tremble. the alphas fought back, slashing and biting at the fiery serpent, but they were no match for its sheer power. *swoosh* within moments, they were reduced to nothing more than molten slag. not to be outdone, qi xue conjured a storm of flames around her, the fire twisting into a cyclone of destructive energy. the beasts that tried to approach her were caught in the swirling inferno, their bodies torn apart by the relentless flames. with a final burst of power, she sent the cyclone hurtling toward the remaining alphas, watching with satisfaction as they were consumed by the roaring flames. a few minutes passed and the battlefield was silent now, crackling with the lingering flames. qi nue and qi xue stood side by side, their chests heaving with a hint of exertion, though their faces were filled with smiles. they glanced over at zhao tian, who still leaned casually against the tree, and raised their chests proudly "see, how is our power?" "well done, sisters," zhao tian replied with a smile. "hehe..." qi nue glanced at the black-diamond like stones that were scattered on the ground and muttered "we need to collect all the beast stones..." "oh yeah, i forgot about that." soon, the three of them collected the beast stones and again ventured into the forest to collect some herbs for the mission. Chapter 495 Alchemy Missions [3] chapter 495 alchemy missions [3] it was already evening and the sun cast an orangish golden rays down the forest as the sun rays slithered through the gaps between the leaves reaching the ground. qi nue, zhao tian, and qi xue were walking through the small pathway in the forest, laughing and chatting with each other. looking at his carefree and relaxed smiling face, qi nue''s eyes softened but then she remembered something and asked "by the way, little brother.. i want to ask something." zhao tian turned from qi xue to look at qi nue "what is it, sister?" with a thoughtful look on her face, qi nue asked "i heard that.. you bullied people on the sect entrance exam using lightning elemental." "but you told us that you have fire elemental... so..." she trailed off, giving him a playful yet suspicious look. "were you lying to us?" hearing this, zhao tian shook his head "why would i need to lie to you, sister." huh? qi nue and qi xue raised an eyebrow in surprise and looked at each other "if you are not lying then...." an idea appeared in their mind and their eyes shrank in shock "you have dual elementals?" zhao tian gave a faint nod "something like that...." as he spoke, he raised his hand as sparks of lightning along with embers of flame crackled within his palm. "what the hell?" qi nue and qi xue were shocked to the core and hurriedly brought their faces close to his hand looking at the two elementals playing on his hand. "l-l-little brother, you really have two elementals..." "h-how?" qi xue snapped out of her shock and replied "t-then little brother, if you show your dual affinities... you can even now become an inner court disciple." with a nod, qi nue spoke "yes little brother, heck you have lightning and fire... you can directly become a cord disciple with this." "it is really... really rare to have dual elementals." zhao tian smiled dryly in his heart as he had affinities to all seven elementals and if he showed that everyone would gawk at him. looking at them watching his palm, he smiled and condensed them both into one as bolts of red lightning sparkled around his palm. "l-little brother... you combined them?" "you could do that?" "amazing...." she know that if anything happens to zhao tian when he is inside the sect, she would be instantly killed. "i need to report this back to her grace." mumbling under her breath, she hurriedly took a mirror from her storage ring and hastily contacted qin shi. as the mirror glowed faintly, she saw a silhouette of a woman on the mirror "what is it, shuang?" ji shuang bowed her head and spoke "your grace, matser tian actually have three elementals, fire, lightning and light." -_- qian shi who was on the other side couldn''t help but burst into laugher "hahaha, you idiot... he has affinity to all seven elementals." huh? ji shuang''s pupils shrank in astonishment and she unconsciously mumbled "a-a-all seven elementals?" qian shi who was on the other side smiled dryly as she also has an affinity to the seven elementals because of her heavenly one physique. with a nod, qian shi spoke "so, don''t worry about it.. and don''t tell anyone about it." as she canceled the connection, ji shuang fell into a daze and mumbled "even her grace is head over heels for him... so of course, he must be so talented and handsome like this..." soon, zhao tian, qi nue and qi xue returned to the alchemy chamber and returned the herbs, completing the missions. "then, see you tomorrow.. little brother." "hm..." ... *smooch* zhao tian was lying on the bed with xia shenyi on top of him who was licking and kissing his neck. her fingers were playing on his chest as she continued sucking and nibbling his skin. meanwhile, zhao tian seemed lost in thought, his hand instinctively patting her head, though his mind was clearly elsewhere. his frown deepened slightly, his eyes staring off toward the ceiling. noticing his distracted state, xia shenyi pouted slightly and moved her face kissing his chest as her gaze turned to his nipple. giggling, she placed a kiss on his nipple and kissed it, making him shudder "shenyi..." xia shenyi let out her tongue and rolled her wet tongue on his nipple teasing him "what are you thinking, tian?" with a slight frown, zhao tian spoke "i just felt a weird.. yin energy from a woman''s body. yesterday her energy was normal.. but today when i saw her..." raising her eyebrow, xia shenyi again placed a kiss on his nipple "is it li jia?" with a shake of his head, zhao tian replied "no, her big sister.. li xueyan." ----------------------------------------- Chapter 496 Sword Training! chapter 496 sword training! lying on top of him, xia shenyi let out her tongue and rolled her wet tongue on his nipple teasing him "what are you thinking, tian?" with a slight frown, zhao tian spoke "i''ve been sensing something strange lately," he murmured. "a woman''s yin energy felt... different. it''s been bothering me since yesterday." xia shenyi paused her kisses for a moment, her curiosity piqued as she looked up at him. "yin energy? from whom?" with a playful smirk, she leaned down and pressed a kiss to his chest, her lips hovering over his nipple, making him flinch ever so slightly. "who was it? li jia?" zhao tian shook his head, his fingers brushing through her hair. "no, it wasn''t her. it was her elder sister, li xueyan." xia shenyi raised an eyebrow, her lips still close to his nipple. "li xueyan? what was strange about her yin energy?" zhao tian''s expression turned serious as he tried to explain. "her energy was normal before, but today... it felt imbalanced. there was something different, like a sudden surge of yin energy in her body." xia shenyi listened closely, her lips gently brushing his skin as she pondered the situation. she leaned up slightly, resting her chin on his chest as she gazed into his eyes. "and you think something might have happened to her?" she asked softly. zhao tian nodded, his fingers still lightly running through her hair. "i don''t know yet. it could be nothing, but it doesn''t feel right." hmm... with a slight frown, xia shenyi replied "maybe just like ning xue.. she also has pure yin physique?" "the physique is rare, but it is possible for two or three people to have the same physique, unlike the honoured one physique." however, zhao tian shook his head "no... not that shenyi. something else... i need to ask her about that sometime. maybe some kind of disease?" ... under the vast expanse of the starry night sky, zhao tian stood in the middle of the grassy field, shirtless except for a pair of loose shorts. his sculpted muscles gleamed with a light sheen of sweat, his body radiating a faint glow. the night air was cool, but his blood ran hot as he faced off against shi yixian. shi yixian stood a few paces away, her long white hair cascading in waves down her back, barely held together by a simple tie. she wore an exposing t-shirt that clung to her body, the fabric lifting slightly with every breath, paired with shorts that showed off her long luscious legs. a wooden sword rested in her grip, the moonlight casting a soft glow on her smooth skin. without warning, she charged again, faster this time, her blade swinging with a controlled, fluid motion. *clak* zhao tian met her strike, but she wasn''t done. she pivoted on her heel, spun behind him, and before he could react, her fingers pinched his waist hard. "ow!" zhao tian yelped, more from surprise than pain. his body jerked, and he swiped his sword backward to create distance, but she was already laughing, her playful tone filling the air. "that is for ogling at my ass, my liege..." shi yixian taunted, her smile mischievous. zhao tian rubbed his waist with a mock grimace. "you''re getting bold. when did you start teasing me like this?" he asked, stepping closer with a predatory gleam in his eyes. shi yixian couldn''t help but giggle "i am just doing my job for you to control your desires, my liege." seeing her giggle, zhao tian''s eyes softened as she had changed a lot from her previous emotionless self. *woosh* he suddenly threw the sword at her and shi yixian was caught off-guard as she deflected the flying sword with hers. *flick* zhao tian teleported behind her and quickly groped her breasts, squeezing them in his palm. "m-my liege?" "this is foul... haang~" ... *pakh* *pakh* xia shenyi who was walking through the living hall of the mansion was confused hearing the sounds. "this is not how it sounds when two swords clash... this is..." she stepped out of the door and her jaw dropped looking at zhao tian and shi yixian fucking in the middle of the field in the broad nightlight like animals. what the hell? i thought they were having sword training... are they doing sex training? as she thought, she turned her head to the small pink fox on the door curiously looking at them having sex. eh? ------------------------------------------------- Chapter 497 Another Sect Mission [1] chapter 497 another sect mission [1] the next day morning, zhao tian stepped out of his room and made his way toward the sect hall intending to do some missions and gain credits. "little brother.." as he stepped into the sect hall, he heard a familiar voice calling him from behind cutting through the noise and he turned his head. looking at the blue haired woman, zhao tian smiled faintly "sister xueyan." li xueyan hurriedly walked to him, with a smile on her face "little brother.. here to take some missions?" with a nod, he replied "yeah, to get some credits and buy some herbs from alchemy chamber." upon hearing this, li xueyan smiled "then come with me, i can help you." both of them stepped into the sect hall which was bustling with outer court and inner court disciples. glancing at zhao tian, li xueyan spoke "the missions set for the inner disciples might bee risky.. but the reward is also high... you can''t usually take them as an outer court disciple." "but since i am with you, you can take those missions and gain credits." zhao tian nodded his head upon hearing this and they soon reached the billboard. looking at the contents of the billboard, li xueyan''s eyes squinted "maybe we should have gone to the inner court sect hall... there would have been many missions." as she was muttering, a mission caught her eyes and point at it "little brother, how about that? the tm-098." looking at the missions, zhao tian nodded "hm... killing some bandits. ok, we can do that." both of them walked to the receptionist and submitted the mission. "we used to be so close, like true sisters. now, she can barely look at me." her hands clenched into fists in her lap, the pain of their fractured relationship clearly weighing on her. looking at her, zhao tian''s gaze condensed as he questioned "forget about li jia for now.. i want to ask something else, sister xueyan." slightly confused, li xueyan tilted her head "what is it, little brother..." "i sensed that your yin energy has been unstable since yesterday.. but today it seems calm..." hearing this, li xueyan''s heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively averted her gaze, her fingers fidgeting in her lap. "l-little brother... that''s..." she stammered, clearly uncomfortable with the topic. seeing her hesitation, zhao tian''s frown deepened. "if you don''t want to talk about it, i won''t force you," he said gently, though his curiosity was piqued. with a shake of her head, she looked at him.. her eyes softenening in tenderness "no.. i can tell, it is like a disease to me." "suddenly, without warning, the yin energy in my body flares up," she explained, her voice tinged with frustration. "it causes immense pain, straining my meridians. i have to forcefully suppress it, and after a few minutes, it fades away. but the pain lingers. i don''t know why it happens or how to control it." hearing her explanation, zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise ''sudden burst out of yin energy? does she have some special physique like xue''er'' pure yin physique.'' li xueyan placed a hand on his shoulder, her touch light yet reassuring. "don''t worry too much. it''s painful, but it only happens for a day before disappearing again," she said with a weak smile. "i''ve learned to manage it." "but i''m actually surprised," she added, her eyes twinkling with a hint of admiration. "that you could sense it. not many can see through my yin energy that easily, especially when i''m suppressing it. hahaha." looking at her chuckle, zhao tian smiled faintly and they continued their conversation. the carriage continued its journey toward the northern gate, and zhao tian''s thoughts wandered back to the mission ahead. as they neared the city gate, the hustle and bustle of liyang city gradually faded, replaced by the quieter, more subdued atmosphere of the countryside. the rolling hills stretched out before them, and in the distance, the shadow of the ginmeng mountains loomed. soon, both of them got down from the carriage and looked at the number of caravans stationed near the gate to be set out. ---------------------------------------------- Chapter 498 Another Sect Mission [2] chapter 498 another sect mission [2] the rolling hills stretched out before them, and in the distance, the shadow of the ginmeng mountains loomed. soon, zhao tian and li xueyan got down from the carriage and looked at the number of caravans stationed near the gate to be set out. a line of caravans stretched along the road, their wooden frames groaning under the weight of goods piled high atop them. oxen and horses, sturdy and resilient, were tethered to the caravans, snorting softly as they awaited the long journey ahead. the caravans are also protected by guards and mercenaries who are appointed by the merchants to guard the caravans on their way. looking at the caravans, zhao tian frowned slightly "with such protection, do you think the bandits will attack the caravans?" li xueyan gave a nod "hmm, since the bandits'' activities have increased in the past few days... it seems like they have increased protection." zhao tian glanced back at the caravans, his gaze lingering on the heavily armed guards, then back to li xueyan. "you think we should join them, then?" li xueyan met his gaze and nodded once more. "yeah. we took on the mission to deal with the bandits, and this caravan''s a prime target." "even if they don''t attack, it''s best to stay close and be prepared. better to be there and not needed than be needed and too far away." they made their way towards one of the caravans. no?v(el)b\\jnn it was a large one, with wooden panels reinforced with metal, and a tarp covered the goods inside. standing near the front, directing his men as they prepared to depart, was a middle-aged man with graying hair and a rugged, sun-beaten face. looking at the young people walking toward him, the man was surprised, but then looking at the disciple tokens, he smiled. "well, now, what do we have here? two disciples from the jade eclipse sect. what brings you to a humble caravan like mine?" even outside the sect, the jade eclipse sect disciples are well treated and respected. li xueyan gave a nod and spoke "we''ve accepted a mission to eliminate the bandits that have been targeting these caravans and nearby villages. we were wondering if we could accompany you on your journey." "it''s fine," zhao tian muttered with a dry smile, but he didn''t let go of her just yet. li xueyan, still leaning against him, felt her heart racing in a way she hadn''t expected. she could feel the strong muscles of his chest beneath her hands, and without fully realizing it, she had unconsciously placed her hands against him for support. her fingers, soft and delicate, grazed against the fabric of his robe. there was something soothing in the solidness of his presence, something that made her hesitate to pull away. "i didn''t mean to fall..." li xueyan added softly, her voice slightly breathless, as she glanced up at him. her cheeks flushed a soft pink, and zhao tian''s grip on her arms loosened slightly, but he still kept her close. li xueyan shook her head slowly, still not pulling away from his embrace. instead, she allowed herself a moment longer in his arms, the feeling of being close to him, of being held by him, sent an unexpected warmth through her. she hesitated for just a second, then leaned a little closer, resting her forehead lightly against his chest. zhao tian was quite surprised as she was clearly making moves on him and their relationship was progressing quickly that he expected. it''s not like he hates this... his hands slowly moved from her arms to her back, gently holding her in place. li xueyan could feel the steady rise and fall of his chest as he breathed, the warmth of his body seeping into hers. her fingers, still resting on his chest, twitched slightly, and without thinking, she gave a soft squeeze. time passed as the caravan continued its steady march forward, the sun climbing higher into the sky. the rolling hills soon gave way to dense forests, the road narrowing as they passed between towering trees. -------------------------------------------------- Chapter 499 Another Sect Mission [3] chapter 499 another sect mission [3] it had already been a full day since zhao tian and li xueyan joined the caravan, and despite the growing tension in the air, the expected bandit attack never came. the sun hung low on the horizon now, casting a warm, golden hue over the rolling hills as dusk began to settle over the landscape. zhao tian, leaning against the side of the cart, watched the sun sink behind the mountains as a soft sigh escaped his lips. "we''ve been traveling all day," li xueyan''s voice broke the silence beside him, her tone low and thoughtful. she sat cross-legged, with a slight furrow in her brow as she stared at the road ahead. "still no sign of the bandits." "they''ve been raiding caravans for days on this route. it doesn''t make sense for them to lie low now." the two exchanged a brief glance, a silent understanding passing between them. they both knew that waiting any longer could be a mistake. the caravan was drawing closer to its destination, and the window for an attack was closing rapidly. if the bandits hadn''t struck by now, they likely weren''t going to. zhao tian straightened, pushing himself away from the cart "we should get off here," he suggested, his eyes fixed on the nearby foothills of the ginmeng mountains. the rugged terrain and hidden paths would be the perfect place for bandits to hide. "if the bandits aren''t coming to us, we''ll go to them." li xueyan nodded in agreement. "we''re near the base of the ginmeng mountains," she said, her gaze following his. "that''s where they''re rumored to be hiding." after briefly informing the caravan master of their plans, the two disembarked, stepping off the beaten path into the wild. the cool evening breeze ruffled their robes as they ventured into the rocky wilderness, the vast stretch of the mountains spreading out before them. "it''s really cold tonight... tian," li xueyan whispered, her voice almost a murmur. "oh, i have a blanket in my storage ring... we can sleep on that." soon, he took a blanket from his storage ring and spread it out over the even part of the stone ridge, smoothing out the fabric before motioning for her to join him. "better?" he asked, settling down on the blanket. li xueyan, chuckling softly, followed suit, reclining beside him. "you really do have everything, don''t you?" she teased, her tone light but affectionate. "ready for a night camp or something?" hearing her tease, zhao tian smiled dryly and gently clasped her hand pulling her closer "you told me it is cold.. right? come closer." without hesitation, li xueyan slid closer, her body instinctively leaning into his. the space between them disappeared as she pressed against his side, their shared body heat now the only thing standing between them and the biting chill of the night air. a-ah... a soft, almost startled breath escaped her lips as his arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her in even tighter. her heart began to race, the warmth of his touch sending a faint blush creeping across her cheeks. his fingers gently traced the fabric of her dress as he adjusted the white quilt he had taken from his storage ring, draping it over the both of them. then, his hand, still resting on her waist, tightened slightly, pulling her even closer until her body was pressed fully against his. li xueyan''s cheeks flushed deeper at the closeness, but she didn''t pull away. instead, she let herself sink deeper into his embrace, her head resting on his chest now. she snuggled cozily as the quilt covered them and both of them hugged each other to escape the chill of the night with their body heat. ... the next day... morning came as the sun cast its golden rays over the ginmeng mountain ranges... hm? zhao tian''s eyes flickered open and he glanced down at li xueyan who was snuggling on his chest. his gaze narrowed as he turned his head up looking at a bunch of people wearing black hoods approaching him. "oh... we got some company." ------------------------------------------------ Chapter 500 Another Sect Mission [4] chapter 500 another sect mission [4] as zhao tian raised his head from the sleeping position, he glanced at the bunch of men wearing black hoods walking toward him. he gently tapped li xueyan''s arm, trying to wake her up "xueyan, we got some company..." "hm.. let me sleep more, tian..." she mumbled, her voice barely audible as she snuggled closer, her head resting against his chest. -_- zhao tian stared at her blankly and then turned his eyes to the men who are meters away ''seems like the bandits are on their patrol in the morning and should have sensed our presence within the forest.'' the group drew closer, and one of them, a large man wielding a crude axe, stopped just a few paces away. his rough voice cut through the air, breaking the peaceful silence of the air. "stand up! both of you!" he shouted, his eyes darting between zhao tian and the still-sleeping li xueyan. huh? li xueyan snapped out of her sleep and instantly jostled from the blankets as she took a fighting posture looking at the small group of bandits. seeing her, zhao tian smiled dryly and stretched his arms above his head as he slowly pushed himself sitting upright on the blanket. li xueyan''s gaze narrowed ''it seems like... i was lost in dreams in tian''s arms.. haa... i didn''t notice them.'' the bandits, however, weren''t focused on zhao tian anymore. their eyes locked onto li xueyan, their gazes predatory and filled with lust as one of them, a wiry man with a slimy grin, stepped forward confidently. zhao tian glanced at the group of men and noticed their gazes fixated on li xueyan. li xueyan''s eyes squinted, feeling their hungry predatory gazes on her body ''fuckers...'' one of them smiled "quite the beauty," he spoke, his eyes raking over her figure. "it''s not safe to sleep on a mountain like this all alone, miss. why don''t you come with us? we''ll protect you." hearing this, li xueyan smiled gently "really? you guys will protect me?" the bandit''s grin widened, mistaking her playful tone for submission and he took another step forward, growing bolder. "yeah, sweetheart. we''ll take good care of you. you''ve got nothing to worry about as long as you''re with us. this forest is crawling with beas-" *flick* with a spark of lightning energy, zhao tian appeared in front of the bandit and slashed the sword in his hand, as it deftly sliced through his head. *puchi* the blood splattered from his body and the bandit''s head hit the ground with a loud *thud*, his body collapsing shortly after. seeing this, the others also were quickly alerted as they gripped the hilt of their weapons. these bandits are only in the nascent warrior stage, so it is easy for even zhao tian to kill them in one strike. the problem is... a dark glint passed through zhao tian''s eyes and strange patterns appeared on his iris as he looked at the white burning souls in front of him waiting for him to feast upon them. *woosh* with a swift motion, she sent the water crashing down on the stone wall, the force of it splitting the rocks apart like fragile glass. *thoom* the water surged forward, catching the earth elemental user off guard as it wrapped around him, binding his arms and legs before lifting him off the ground. the bandit struggled, his eyes wide in panic. "what-" *crack* li xueyan clenched her palm, and the water constricted violently, snapping his bones with a sickening crunch. his body dropped lifeless to the ground as the water dissipated, leaving only a pool of blood where he had once stood. "inferno burst!" another bandit roared, his hands erupting in flames. *swoosh* he hurled a massive fireball directly at li xueyan, the heat from the flames scorching the surrounding foliage as it barreled toward her. li xueyan barely flinched and her eyes flashed with cold determination as she raised her hand, summoning a massive wave of water. the water surged forward, meeting the fireball head-on. *thooom* steam exploded into the air as the elements collided, the hiss of evaporating water filling the forest. but the fireball, though powerful, couldn''t withstand the sheer volume of li xueyan''s water. the flames sputtered and died, leaving only a thin trail of smoke in its wake. "pathetic," she muttered, her gaze locked on the fire elemental bandit. the man''s eyes widened in shock as li xueyan launched forward, her water tendrils slashing through the air. with a flick of her wrist, a sharp blade of water formed in her palm, and she sliced it clean through his midsection. *sleesh* "gaah!" the fire elemental user let out a strangled cry as his body fell to the ground in two bloody halves. as li xueyan launched onto the other bandits, dark energy seeped out of the ground and swirled around the body, plucking the body''s soul and bringing it back to zhao tian. --------------------------------------------- Chapter 501: Another Sect Mission [5] zhao tian watched as the group of bandits closed in on them, their faces twisted with a mixture of greed and arrogance. a lightning charge began crackling around him, arcs of blue lightning dancing across his skin. his gaze locked onto the remaining bandits... six of them, all wielding various elemental energies, and his grip tightened on the sword. *thosh* then, in a single, explosive burst of energy, zhao tian vanished. the bandits barely had time to register his movement and in the next instant he was standing still, and the next, there was a flash of blue light as he shot forward, faster than any of them could react. *crack* *woosh* the crackle of lightning echoed through the air as he reappeared right in the middle of their group, his sword drawn, crackling with lightning energy. *sleesh* with a swift motion, zhao tian''s sword slashed through the air, leaving a trail of electric blue in its trial. the closest bandit, a wind elemental user who had just raised his sword to defend, was too slow. *woosh* *crack* lightning surged through his body the moment zhao tian''s blade connected with his chest, the sharp edge slicing clean through his armor as if it were paper. "aaarghhhhhhhh!" the bandit''s body convulsed violently, his eyes wide with terror as lightning coursed through him. *thud* in an instant, his body collapsed to the ground, smoking and lifeless. as the others began to react, drawing their weapons or gathering astral energy in a desperate attempt to fight back, he was already moving again. *thoom* lightning crackled in the air, enveloping zhao tian as he dashed toward the next opponent, a fire elemental user who had summoned a wall of flames in a last-ditch effort to stop him. the heat from the fire would have scorched any other cultivator, but zhao tian''s body was wreathed in lightning, the energy forming a protective barrier around him. clicking his tongue in annoyance, the fire user hurled a massive fireball toward zhao tian, the flames roaring as they shot through the air. he leaped into the air, his entire body pulsing with lightning energy. the fireball exploded beneath him, missing its target entirely. as zhao tian came down from his leap, he raised his sword high, lightning gathering around the blade until it hummed with lightning energy. *sleesh* the blade cut through the fire user''s neck in one clean motion, lightning surging into his body. "guaarghhh!" the man''s eyes rolled back, and his body crumpled to the ground before the fire even had a chance to extinguish itself. the other bandits, witnessing the carnage, finally realized the true extent of the danger they were in. but it was too late. zhao tian was already upon them. she swung them in a wide arc, the whips slicing through the air with deadly precision. the bandit barely had time to raise his weapon before the water whip coiled around his throat, tightening like a noose. "gaargh!" his eyes bulged as he clawed at the whip, gasping for breath, but li xueyan showed no mercy. with a swift tug, she yanked him off his feet, sending him crashing into the ground with bone-crunching force. the bandit lay there, lifeless, his neck twisted at an unnatural angle. the water whip receded from his body as li xueyan flicked her wrist once more, and the liquid dissolved into the air, returning to its original state. her gaze flickered, scanning the battlefield with satisfaction... until she spotted one final bandit still alive, attempting to run away. li xueyan''s hand moved, ready to summon another water whip to finish him off, but before she could act, zhao tian gently caught her wrist. "xueyan wait..." li xueyan was startled and asked "tian.. why did you let him go?" he softly pulled her closer and muttered "he will surely run to his hideout to tell about this to his leader, so we can just follow him." oh... li xueyan was quite amused and then glanced at zhao tian, up to down "nothing happened to you, right tian?" with a chuckle, he hugged her waist as she instinctively placed her hands on his shoulders "no, i''m perfectly fine," he said softly, his breath brushing against her ear. "how about you?" li xueyan relaxed in his arms, her tension easing as she rested her head on his shoulder. "i''m okay..." she murmured, her voice trailing off as her body leaned into his warmth. a dark glint passed through zhao tian''s eyes as the dark energy swirled around the remaining bodies, pulling the soul out of them for zhao tian to feat upon. zhao tian''s hand trembled slightly, a small surge of dark energy crackling at his fingertips. just then, li xueyan shifted in his arms, her gaze moving toward the bodies of the fallen bandits. her eyes narrowed slightly, sensing something unusual in the air. as li xueyan turned her head to look at the bodies, zhao tian gently clasped her chin and placed her head again on her shoulder, placing a kiss on her head to distract her. *gasp* li xueyan was startled by his kiss on her head and closed her eyes in the warmth of his arms. meanwhile, zhao tian smiled wryly ''if i hadn''t done that, she would have seen the soul getting absorbed.'' ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 502: Another Sect Mission [6] "haa... haa..." the bandit who had narrowly escaped death tore through the dense forest, his breaths ragged as he sprinted with everything he had left. sweat mixed with the grime on his face as the trees blurred past him, branches scraping his arms, but he didn''t stop. the forest gradually thinned, and in the distance, a jagged rock formation loomed, almost hidden by the thick underbrush. with a final desperate push, the bandit dashed toward it, slipping through a narrow gap in the rocks that led into a hidden cave. panting heavily, he descended deeper into the cave, his footsteps echoing off the damp stone walls. at last, he reached the underground chamber, a sprawling hideout carved out beneath the mountain. the cave opened into a rough-hewn series of rooms, where the dim light of flickering torches barely illuminated the rugged surroundings. he quickly navigated the winding paths, past other bandits lounging in shadows, their weapons lying lazily by their sides. finally, he reached the door of the largest room... a ragged, makeshift space where their leader slept. the bandit, burst into the room and his eyes immediately landed on his boss, a massive, burly figure stretched out on a bed. "boss... boss!" the bandit gasped, staggering forward. the leader of the bandits, a scarred man with a grim expression... groggily opened his eyes as the frantic bandit stumbled into the room. his hair was matted with sweat, and the dim torchlight cast deep shadows across his face, highlighting the jagged scar that ran from his cheek to his neck. "boss... it''s... it''s bad," the bandit panted, collapsing onto one knee as he tried to catch his breath. "they''re coming."no?v(el)b\\jnn the leader sat up slowly, and his dark eyes narrowed as he looked at the trembling body form of his subordinate. "who''s coming?" he growled, his voice thick with sleep and annoyance. "two... no, a man and a woman... they slaughtered the whole patrol group!" the bandit stammered, his words spilling out in a rush. the leader''s brow furrowed. "you''re telling me," he said slowly, his voice dangerous, "that an entire patrol..my men...were taken down by just two people? and you ran?" the bandit shrank back, the weight of his leader''s glare making him tremble. "i... i had to, boss. they''re monsters. the man uses lightning... and the woman, she controls water. they are exceptional cultivators" his sword flashed in the dim light of the cave, leaving a trail of destruction. "get him! don''t just stand there!" one of the lieutenants yelled, trying to rally the terrified men. a group of bandits with fire and wind elemental powers rushed forward, desperate to overpower zhao tian. but it was futile. zhao tian smiled as he sidestepped a blast of fire, then sliced through a gust of wind that tried to knock him off balance. his lightning flared, countering their powers with ease. *woosh* he dashed forward, slashing through another group of bandits in a single swift motion, their charred bodies falling to the ground, smoking. a dark glint passed through his eyes as dark energy swirled around the dead bodies, grabbing their souls. on the other side of the cave, li xueyan was just as cadaverous. *woosh* her graceful body danced through the air, her water elemental powers flowing like a whip. she summoned streams of water from the moisture in the air, shaping them into razor-sharp whips that slashed through the bandits with terrifying precision. *crack* the water whip lashed out, wrapping around one of the bandits'' necks, tightening with a brutal snap. with a flick of her wrist, li xueyan sent the man flying across the cave, his body slamming into the stone wall with a sickening thud. another group of bandits, wielding earth powers, tried to corner her by raising massive stone barriers around her. but li xueyan''s eyes glinted coldly as she raised her hands, and a massive surge of water erupted from beneath the ground, shattering the stone prison. the water spiraled around her, forming a deadly vortex that crashed down on the bandits like a tidal wave. "is that all you''ve got?" she taunted, her voice laced with confidence as she spun in place, directing the water with the flick of her fingers. bandits tried to retreat, but they were helpless against the onslaught. ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked the chapter! Chapter 503: Another Sect Mission [7] the bandit leader, clenched his war hammer tightly, his eyes narrowing as zhao tian advanced. his men were already dead or dying, the cave echoing with the faint crackle of lightning and the dripping of water. desperation and rage filled his veins as he glared at zhao tian, who stood there calm and composed, his lightning-imbued sword gleaming in the dim light of the cave. "aaaghhhh!!!" with a guttural roar, the leader raised his hammer high, the veins in his muscular arms bulging as he infused the weapon with his earth elemental energy. *thoooom* the ground beneath them rumbled as jagged spikes of rock shot up from the floor, aimed straight at zhao tian. boom! the spikes hurtled toward zhao tian, and in an instant, his body became a blur of motion, disappearing and reappearing in a flash of lightning as he effortlessly dodged the attack. the spikes crashed into the cave walls, sending shards of rock flying in every direction, but zhao tian was already on the move. "grr!" the bandit leader growled, swinging his hammer with all his might. the ground beneath him shook again as he summoned more of his earth energy, causing the entire cave to tremble. *wooosshhh* massive boulders detached from the walls and ceiling, swirling around him like a shield. "die!" the leader roared, hurling one of the massive boulders straight at zhao tian. but zhao tian, darted forward, closing the distance between them in a split second. his sword, crackling with lightning energy, hummed in his hand as he slashed through the air, splitting the boulder in half with a single strike. *thoom* *thoom* the two halves crashed to the ground, sending tremors through the cave, but zhao tian didn''t stop. his eyes locked onto the bandit leader, who was already preparing another attack, his war hammer glowing with a deep, brown energy. with a savage grin, the leader slammed the hammer down, sending a shockwave of raw power rippling through the cave floor. *thoom* *thoom* huge chunks of rock shot upward, creating a wave of destruction aimed directly at zhao tian. zhao tian''s lightning energy flared, and he thrust his sword into the ground. the entire cave seemed to light up as the blade acted as a conduit, sending a surge of lightning through the earth. the wave of rock disintegrated, reduced to rubble before it could reach him. ... it was already afternoon, as both zhao tian and li xueyan returned to the sect hall and submitted the head of the bandit leader. "good work..." the receptionist accepted their disciple tokens with a smile on her face and inserted them into the device. "the credits for this mission is 7000 credits and it would be split in half between you. 3500 credits for each." after completing the procedure, the receptionist returned the tokens to them. looking at his disciple token, zhao tian frowned slightly ''i gained a lot in this mission as i gained some souls... and some credits.'' ''i should visit the auction house tomorrow and pill shop in the capital city.'' as he was thinking, li xueyan gently tapped his shoulder and asked "shall we go to the cafeteria to eat something?" "tian..." however, at this time, another voice was heard and zhao tian turned to look at li jia who was walking toward him. li jia glanced at li xueyan and hurriedly grabbed zhao tian''s hand pulling him from there "jia?" li jia''s fingers tightly clutched his hand and she muttered in a low tone "please.. tian, come with me." zhao tian let out a sigh in his heart and let himself be pulled by her. li xueyan looked at them and a sigh escaped her lips as she made her way toward the cafeteria "she doesn''t want me to get close to tian?" ''arghh!'' li jia who was pulling zhao tian through the open area, felt her heart twisting in pain as if something was eating away her heart. ''u-urghh.. i need to endure it... a bit.'' ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! /wiki/zhao_tian the above is the link for uh wiki.. idk why it is not appearing while searching in google :) it is still under construction. Chapter 504: A spar! *cough* pulling zhao tian through the open area, li jia clutched her chest as her eyes trembled in severe pain. she could feel the iron taste of the blood seeping into her mouth, but she clenched her lips tightly and gulped down the blood from flowing down her lips. ''t-this much backlash? it hurts more than the first time...'' she thought, her vision briefly blurring as her body screamed in protest. zhao tian felt her fingers which were clutching his wrist trembling and he called her "jia?" however, li jia didn''t turn her head or speak as she gulped even more blood that was seeping into her mouth because of the backlash. she again felt the nausea feeling of coughing blood but she held onto it and gulped it again. soon, she pulled him into a building and hand signaled him to wait 5 minutes. with that, she moved to the registration in that building to fetch some water, which was placed beside the reception area. in the meantime, zhao tian turned to look at the enormous hall and the large number of rooms in the building. ''isn''t this the training chambers for outer court disciples? why did she bring me here?'' here, disciples can use credits to rent a room for a specific time and that room can be used to cultivate or train with fellow disciples. meanwhile, li jia approached the water station by the reception area, her breath still uneven. she hastily poured herself a cup of water, gulping it down as if it could wash away the pain gnawing at her from within. the cold liquid did little to ease the burning sensation in her chest, but it helped her regain some sense of control. she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, pausing for a moment to collect herself. then she straightened her back, taking a deep breath. she forced the pain into the far corners of her mind, pushing down the backlash that was still ravaging her insides. a short while later, she returned to zhao tian, her expression more composed, though her body still felt like it was on the verge of collapse. "come on, tian..." she said, her voice steady but softer than usual. "let''s go." looking at her, zhao tian asked in confusion "go where?" li jia glanced at him briefly before nodding toward the corridor of rooms. "i''ve booked a room for the next four hours. we can train there." she moved with fluidity, but every strike she made now felt sharper. her attacks were not wild or aggressive, but they carried a cold, calculated precision. he blocked one of her swings, but the sheer force behind her sword intent made his arm tingle. "sword intent..." zhao tian muttered under his breath, impressed. li jia''s lips curled into a faint smile as she continued her assault. though her body was still in pain, she did not let it show in her movements. she pressed forward, each of her strikes calculated to test zhao tian''s defenses. as zhao tian parried another strike, a glint flashed in his eyes. he hadn''t expected li jia to show sword intent so early in their spar, but if she could use it, so could he. taking a soft breath, zhao tian focused, and soon his own blade began to hum with power. a different kind of energy, but no less potent. his sword intent wasn''t as refined as li jia''s, but it carried a fierce, crackling intensity. li jia''s eyes trembled in shock looking at the white energy humming around zhao tian''s sword. huh? he has also stepped into the realm of swords? as zhao tian''s sword intent clashed with hers, the room seemed to vibrate with the force of their wills. *clang* *clang* every strike they exchanged carried more weight than before. the air crackled with tension as their sword intents collided, sparks of energy flashing between them. li jia''s eyes flickered with admiration as she felt the raw power of zhao tian''s intent matching her own. his sword intent was not as refined, but there was a crude energy behind it, a force that was difficult to counter. -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 505: Jealous much? "haa..." after three long hours of intense sparring, li jia exhaled a soft breath, her chest heaving slightly as she made her way toward the weapon rack. with a subtle wince, she placed the sword back with the other training weapons. zhao tian walked after her and placed the sword beside hers "jia... you alright?" with a nod, li jia replied "i am alright... just a little bit tired." now the backlash she has been feeling for a while has reduced, and the pain in her body has subsided. looking at her, zhao tian asked "by the way.. the reason, you pulled me that time was just to train with me or some other reason?" li jia raised an eyebrow and spoke "of course to train with you; what else do you think...?" -_- zhao tian stared at her blankly, clearly not buying it. the prolonged silence stretched between them as he raised an eyebrow, waiting for her to confess. feeling his steady gaze, li jia''s composure cracked, and she let out a soft sigh, admitting defeat. "okay, i admit..." "i didn''t want you spending time with my sister, so i pulled you here," she finally confessed, her voice a mixture of annoyance and embarrassment. hearing this, zhao tian smiled dryly "just because you don''t like your sister.. doesn''t mean i should not spend time with her." "being with her was fun and the mission also went smoothly." li jia''s eyes darkened upon hearing him praising her sister and she reached out grabbing the collar of his robe. eh? zhao tian blinked his eyes in confusion as she pulled him, bringing her face close to him... "listen here, you jerk... you should not spend time with her." hoh? zhao tian was quite amused and smiled faintly "that''s quite rude, don''t you think..." she twirled her fingers on his fabric, clutching his collar tightly "i said what i said.. you shouldn''t spend time with her." zhao tian''s gaze condensed "are you afraid... that she will kill me just like she killed your father?" hearing this, li jia''s gaze trembled and she gave a faint nod "y-yeah..." zhao tian rolled his eyes upon hearing this ''but xueyan said that she didn''t actually kill her father... hmm, seems like i should talk with her and help them to make up.'' *cough* *cough* li jia let out a series of faint coughs as the traumatic scene she saw in the past resurfaced in her mind "i-i still remember her killing my father that day... she is the one who killed him. not only father, she killed his friend too." "don''t get close to her, she will kill you too." *cough* *cough* li jia coughed and zhao tian hurriedly took another cup of water and helped her to drink it. "are you really okay, you idiot?" li jia gave a faint nod "yeah... i am just feeling a soar throat..." she muttered, bearing the pain ripping through her heart. meanwhile, zhao tian was contemplating her words just now ''she saw xueyan killing her father? so she actually did kill her?'' ''i really need to talk with her.'' li jia glanced at him ''i will make you fall in love with me, so you won''t fall for her...'' with a deep breath, she reached out grasping his arm "i am quite tired... tian, let''s go to the cafeteria and eat something." "hm..." ... it was already mid night and zhao tian was sitting alone in the courtyard within the sect and at this time, someone walked up to him from behind. he turned back to look at the woman and smiled... "xueyan..." ------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 506: The Sisters past [1] sitting in the sect''s courtyard, zhao tian glanced at the moon glowing in the sky, its light illuminating the world below them. as he felt a presence behind him, he turned his head to look at li xueyan and smiled gently "xueyan..." eh? he was quite surprised as li xueyan''s face had a faint touch of makeup, a pink blush softening her cheeks. li xueyan quickly sat beside him on the bench and leaned her head on his shoulder "why did you suddenly call me out on a night like this..." she asked placing a hand on his thigh, her fingers curling up. hearing the shyness in her tone, zhao tian sighed in his heart ''i just called her to have a talk, but seems like she thought of something else...'' ''how can i bring that topic when she is like this?'' letting out a soft sigh, he muttered "i just want to spend some time with you, nothing much." oh... li xueyan''s heart fluttered, and her hold on his arm tightened slightly. she gently rested her cheek against his shoulder, her body relaxing as she let out a contented sigh. time passed as both of them sat there silently, with the chirping of some insect noises filling their ears. eventually, after what felt like hours of quiet comfort, li xueyan lifted her head. the cold night breeze played with strands of her hair, brushing them across her face. "by the way... tian, jia pulled you aside earlier today. what happened after that?" she asked, her tone casual but with a hint of curiosity. zhao tian glanced at her and muttered "she pulled me to the training chambers and we were sparring for some hours, that''s it." upon hearing this, li xueyan gave a faint nod "i see..." gently intertwining his fingers with hers, he asked "and i was speaking with jia... why she hates you." hearing this, li xueyan''s gaze trembled and she spoke "she must have told you that i killed our father." "yeah... xueyan, did you really?" h-huh? li xueyan''s face went pale, and she shook her head quickly, her voice rising in panic. "no, tian! i didn''t... i didn''t kill my father!" her father, who had been silent until now, stood up with a sorrowful expression on his face. "please, yan''er... just this once. do this for me." h-he is sober this whole time? li xueyan panicked even more and muttered "father.. what is this?" the man laughed wickedly and spoke "your father lost the bet.. and his loss is his eldest daughter, for tonight, you belong to me." li xueyan''s breath hitched in her throat, and her eyes darted to her father, searching for any sign that this was some kind of sick joke. but the cold, detached look in his eyes shattered any hope she had. father? he smiled softly, as though his words weren''t ripping her world apart. "just endure it, yan''er. it''s only for tonight." "w-what the hell are you saying to your own daughte-" her father cut short her words "i have raised you all these years after your mother died and you are complaining?" "i already got my money.. tch, i just thought of using your body for money." li xueyan shook her head "n-no.. this is wrong, i won''t let you...." she spoke, slowly backing away from them. *woosh* suddenly she felt a pressure on her and her gaze flickered to the man''s wicked smile as he licked his lips "i am also a cultivator, dear... i like it when they resist, i shall train you properly in the bed." feeling the pressure building upon her, her eyes quivered ''i-i can still handle it.. he is just one level above me it seems.'' as she gritted her teeth to stand the pressure she tried to move her body. the man slowly made his way towards her, enjoying the panic on her face. "struggle more.. kukekeke." --------------------------------------------------- discover more stories at m,v l''e-novelhall i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 507: The Sisters past [2] li xueyan''s heart raced, every fiber of her being screaming at her to fight back, to resist. "urghhh!" but the overwhelming pressure of the man''s aura made it difficult to even breathe. li xueyan gritted her teeth, her muscles trembling under the strain. she could feel the man''s dark, malicious energy crawling toward her, suffocating her, but she refused to give in. ''i won''t let him touch me,'' she swore to herself, her eyes narrowing in defiance. discover more stories at m,v -novelhall.net as the man reached out to grab her, li xueyan let out a sharp breath and used her water elemental ability, letting out a burst of energy. the room filled with the sound of rushing water as a protective shield of shimmering blue enveloped her, pushing the man back with a force he hadn''t anticipated. the man staggered, his wicked grin faltering for the first time. "oh? you want to resist? good... that makes this even more fun." li xueyan''s heart pounded, but she held her ground and she knew she couldn''t overpower him for long. "you will never touch me," she hissed, her voice low and fierce. the man''s eyes gleamed with sadistic excitement, but he underestimated her resolve. "then let''s see how long you can keep that up, little girl," he taunted as he charged at her, his aura flaring with malicious intent. "your tricks won''t save you!" he snarled, as his hand ignited with flames and he threw a powerful blast toward her, but she dodged, barely escaping the searing heat. as he advanced again, li xueyan''s eyes flashed and with a swift movement, she thrust her hands forward, summoning water from the air. streams of liquid coiled around her like serpents, and she focused all her energy on controlling them. the man scoffed. "water? against me?" he laughed mockingly, his confidence still unshaken. "you''re just delaying the inevitable!" but li xueyan didn''t respond and her focus narrowed to the swirling water in her hands, shaping it with precision. the man lunged at her, but this time she was ready. *slash* a whip of water lashed out, faster than the man could react, striking him square across the chest and sending him stumbling backward. his eyes widened in surprise. "you-" before he could finish, li xueyan snapped her hand again, and the water whip cracked in the air like lightning, striking him across the face. "argh!" blood sprayed from his mouth as he growled in rage. li xueyan stood over him, her breath coming in steady, cold puffs as she glared down at him with a mix of anger and disgust. "the thing you tried to do... there is no guarantee that you won''t try it again." her heart twisted in pain feeling her father''s betrayal and gritted her teeth. remembering li jia''s face, her eyes trembled "i don''t want her to experience any of that..." she kneeled down pinning her right knee on her father''s back. "arghhh!!!!!" the man screamed feeling her knee crushing his spine and li xueyan raised her hand forming a whip of water. "i will kill you too..." the man struggled beneath her, gasping for breath as the pain from his spine intensified. his face was pressed into the floor, his body writhing in agony, but li xueyan''s knee remained firm against him, locking him in place. "please... please, don''t kill me!" he whimpered, his voice barely audible over the sound of the rain. with a sharp crack, she brought the whip down around his throat. the man''s eyes bulged in terror as the water coiled tightly, cutting off his air. he clawed at the watery whip, his fingers scraping at his neck in a desperate attempt to free himself, but it was useless. the more he struggled, the tighter it became. her hand tightened around the water whip''s handle, and with a final twist, she pulled it hard, pulling it tighter around his neck. "graargh!!" the man''s gurgling cries slowly faded as his body convulsed beneath her. his hands fell limp at his sides, his breath reduced to shallow gasps, until finally, there was nothing. li xueyan let out a long, shaky breath as she released the whip, letting the water dissipate. "b-big sister?" li jia who was sleeping in her room upstairs finally came down hearing some noises.. hearing a shaky voice, li xueyan turned her head and looked at li jia standing on the stairs with a terrified expression on her face. "jia...." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 508: A date with Jia [1] hearing li xueyan''s story, zhao tian''s gaze condensed and he felt that li xueyan really did the right thing by killing her father and his friend. with a soft sigh, he asked "and you never tried to explain it to jia?" li xueyan, who had been fighting back her tears, slowly rubbed her eyes, trying to hold her emotions together. her voice was barely above a whisper, strained with regret. "i-i tried to... i tried to tell her, but she refused to listen. what can i do?" zhao tian wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her head "don''t worry... i shall try to talk to her." she hugged him and in his arms, she gave a subtle nod. they sat there, together in the courtyard, as the cool night breeze danced through the trees, brushing past them. li xueyan relished in the warmth of his embrace, his strong arms making her feel safe for the first time since her world had fallen apart. zhao tian''s thumb absentmindedly stroked her shoulder as he gazed out at the dimly lit courtyard. he turned to look at her and his gaze squinted in thought ''hm... i see.'' a few more minutes passed and looking at her, zhao tian spoke "leave for today... if anyone saw us this late, it might cause problems." with a nod, li xueyan stood up as there are rules that an inner court disciple should not be in a relationship with an outer disciple. after she left, zhao tian''s eyes narrowed in thought ''i still can''t get a clue of it...'' ... back in the artifact, zhao tian is sitting on the bed, leaning his back on the headboard with a book in his hand. fei ziyu and fei lingxi are sitting beside him in the bed looking at the weird symbols and patterns on the book. looking at it, fei ziyu asked curiously "master.. what are you reading? zhao tian glanced at her and muttered "just rune language... for that teleportation rune i am creating." fei lingxi who was leaning on his shoulder smiled faintly, as they have a lot of time to spend together with zhao tian these days. he returns from the sect during the night and spends time with them or spars with shi yixian. as she gently moved her ass to sit in a comfortable position, zhao tian looked at her "if you want to sleep, both of you can sleep..." "good morning, tian," she greeted him with a voice full of warmth. stepping out of the room, zhao tian asked "how did you find my room?" li jia pointed at the nameplate just next to the door where it boldly displayed his name, ''zhao tian,'' in large letters. "oh..." li jia reached out and grabbed his hand, "now let''s go on our date to the capital city of fenglei." date? zhao tian smiled wryly and let himself be pulled by li jia. looking at him, li jia smiled "i have already prepared the carriage to the capital city as we can''t fly around here." "and by the way, let us go to the sect warehouse on our way." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "sect warehouse?" with a nod, li jia spoke "yeah.. did you forget that i got to choose a mythic grade weapon and technique for getting the second place in the sect entrance examination." "for you, it''s radiant grade." "oh... yeah, completely forgot about it." "hehe, me too..." ... they quickly reached the sect warehouse, and upon entering, the two receptionists at the front desk quickly greeted them. with a smile, li jia spoke "uh, we are from the recent batch of outer disciples and we won top two places in the sect entrance examination." upon hearing this, the receptionist nodded her head, "oh, yeah. we have details for that." she scrolled through the device and glanced at the two people in front of her "zhao tian and li jia?" "yeah..." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 509: A date with Jia [2] li jia smiled and dragged zhao tian inside, her eyes instantly lighting up at the rows of gleaming weapons and neatly arranged scrolls. find your next read at m_v l|e-novelhall.net the place was vast, with high ceilings and walls lined with weapons of various sizes and shapes, all emitting powerful auras. li jia walked down the aisle, inspecting a few of the weapons, running her fingers lightly over the handles of swords, spears, and halberds. the receptionist inspecting them gestured toward a section and spoke "you can select one from this section. this is for mythich grade." both of them entered and walked into the section, glancing around at the weapons. li jia suddenly stopped in front of a display case where a sword hovered inside, its blade glowing with a faint blue light. its hilt was intricately carved with the image of a coiling dragon and seeing this li jia''s eyes sparkled. "this one... i think this is it," she said, her voice barely a whisper and she read the name below it "the ''azure dragon''s wrath.'' it''s perfect." zhao tian walked up beside her, looking at the sword. "it''s a fine choice, but make sure you can handle it." li jia shot him a sidelong glance. "you doubt me, tian?" zhao tian raised his hands in surrender. "not at all. i just know how overzealous you can get." with a proud smirk, li jia motioned for the receptionist to unlock the case. as the sword floated toward her, she reached out and gripped the handle, immediately feeling the rush of power surge through her body. ''so, this is a mythic grade weapon.'' she closed her eyes, allowing the weapon''s aura to meld with her own, and for a moment, zhao tian could see her energy harmonizing with the sword, faint wisps of blue and gold swirling around her. with a smile, she opened her eyes. "perfect," she said, giving the sword a small twirl before sheathing it. "now for the skill." soon, she selected a technique for her water elemental and zhao tian too, picked a radiant-grade skill and weapon. eventually, they finished their tea, and li jia stood up with renewed energy. "alright, now it''s time for the main event! let''s head to the auction house." zhao tian followed her lead as they made their way back through the crowded streets toward the towering fenglei auction house. ... as both of them entered the elevator in the auction house, li jia glanced at zhao tian "was it 4th floor for selling the stuff?" "yeah..." soon, both of them stepped into the room and walked to the auction staff standing at the desk. looking at them, the young man who was working there smiled warmly "esteemed customer, what would you like to sell here." zhao tian took two radiant-grade weapons from his storage ring and placed them on the table. li jia''s jaw dropped as one of the radiant-grade weapons was the one he had just taken from the sect warehouse "h-huh?" looking through the grade of the weapon, the young man was quite surprised and took them in his hands "really good and esteemed customer, would you like to participate in the auction as well?" zhao tian gave a nod and the young man pulled a drawer and took a golden card from it, which had the number 34 on it. "since you are selling a radiant grade weapon like this, we will offer a vip room for you." with a nod, zhao tian took his card and the young man spoke "we will send the astral stones to your room itself after it has been auctioned, mr..." his voice trailed off. "batman." "ah, mr.batman." zhao tian and li jia entered the elevator to go to the 8th floor, where the auction is going to happen. "tian, why did you sell a radiant-grade weapon? do you know its value?" zhao tian : -_- --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 510: A date with Li Jia [3] zhao tian and li jia were sitting in the private room in the auction house as they glanced at the auction happening through the one-way glass in front of them. the auctioneer was in the middle of presenting another rare artifact, his voice booming through the hall. a soft sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips as there was nothing that caught his interest in the auction. meanwhile, li jia had her jaw dropped on the floor "what the hell? how are they throwing money like this? they must be so rich.. ehh?" "and tian, your radiant-grade weapons sold for 10,000 high-grade astral stones." looking at her shocked face, zhao tian just chuckled and spoke "well yeah, radiant grade weapons are quite rare" li jia let out a sigh "still... that''s so much money." she glanced back at the auction hall, shaking her head in disbelief. "i could live off that for decades!" at this time, zhao tian heard a knock on the door. rising from his seat, he made his way to the door and opened it to find two young men standing there, dressed in the fine uniforms of the auction house. one of them held a silver platter with nine pouches neatly arranged atop it. the lead servant bowed respectfully, offering the tray forward. "esteemed customer, here are your 9000 high-grade astral stones, after deducting the 10 percent commission for the auction house." with a nod, zhao tian stored them in his storage ring and glanced back at li jia "jia... let''s leave." li jia snapped out of her amazement, quickly standing up from the plush couch. "oh, okay," she said, hurrying to his side as he stepped out into the corridor. ... as they walked through the city, li jia glanced around at the various shops and stalls lining the streets. "oh, look at that..." li jia spoke pointing towards an old man''s shop which was selling talismans. they walked to the shop and looked at the talismans arranged on the table "oh, are they like.. good luck charms?" "seems like it..." her mind raced, and her heart fluttered in her chest as the implications of his suggestion hit her. her gaze flitted between his face and the ground. ''isn''t that too soon?'' she thought, her cheeks turning even redder zhao tian, noticing her sudden shift in demeanor, realized how his words might have been interpreted and chuckled "well, i ju- "okay..." huh? the blush on li xueyan''s face deepened and her fingers curled into the fabric of his robes "t-take me to your room, tian." zhao tian stared at her for a moment, taken aback. he hadn''t expected her to agree so quickly. they just started talking about their feelings. weren''t they skipping some important steps here? he smiled back, shaking his head slightly in disbelief. "well then..." he stood up from the stone bench, brushing off his robes. extending a hand toward her, he asked with a warm smile, "do you want to come to my room?" li xueyan looked at his outstretched hand, her heart beating faster. without hesitation, she reached out and gently took his hand, feeling the warmth of his palm against hers. she nodded softly, her lips curving into a faint smile. "yeah..." hand in hand, they walked through the dimly lit courtyard, the sound of their footsteps barely audible over the soft rustling of the trees. the sect was quiet at this hour, most of the disciples had already retired to their quarters for the night. as they passed the gardens and training grounds, illuminated only by the faint glow of moonlight, they were alone. zhao tian glanced at her from the corner of his eye, watching as she kept her gaze forward, her hand gripping his hand just a little tighter. she was trying to maintain her calm composure, but he could tell she was nervous. ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 511: *Li Xueyan* after a few minutes, they reached the entrance to his room. the wooden door stood before them, and zhao tian let go of her hand to push it open. the door creaked slightly as it swung inward, revealing the modestly furnished interior of his private quarters. "here we are," he said, stepping aside to let her in first. li xueyan hesitated for a second, taking a deep breath before stepping into the room. the scent of sandalwood and incense filled the air, and she glanced around, taking in the space. once inside, zhao tian closed the door behind them and turned to face her. the room was dimly lit by a single lantern hanging near the bed, casting soft shadows across the walls. li xueyan stood in the middle of the room, her hands clasped together nervously, but there was a light smile on her lips. zhao tian approached her slowly, "i didn''t mean to rush things earlier," he said softly, reaching out to brush a strand of hair away from her face. "we don''t have to do anything you''re not comfortable with." li xueyan looked up at him, her heart swelling at his gentle words. she felt her nerves ease, and with a shy smile, she nodded. "i know... but i trust you, tian." he smiled back, as he reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, wrapping her in a warm embrace. ... in the soft glow of the lantern, both of them were sitting on the bed, their fingers still intertwined, his touch gentle as if not wanting to rush the moment. zhao tian brushed his fingers along her cheek, tilting her head up slightly so their eyes met. "are you sure?" he asked, his voice filled with affection and hesitation. room. li xueyan didn''t answer with words; instead, she leaned in and pressed her lips against his in a soft, lingering kiss. as li xueyan clutched her thighs, zhao tian smiled and opened his lips, licking her pink bud with his tongue. "angh~" a muffled moan escaped her lips and zhao tian rolled his tongue on her nipple, tasting the flavor of her skin. li xueyan whimpered in his touches as she let out soft moans of pleasure and her eyes began to blur in desire. the soft rustling of sheets and their quiet breaths filled the room as they lost themselves in each other''s embrace. zhao tian''s lips trailed from her breasts, leaving a warm path across her skin, before returning to meet li xueyan''s lips in a deep kiss. his hands moved with care, one slipping up to gently cup her breast, while his fingers brushed lightly over her sensitive nipple. "haa~" as he gave it a soft pinch, she gasped against his lips, her body arching closer to his. li xueyan wrapped her arms around his back, her fingers digging into his skin, pulling him closer as if trying to merge their bodies into one. li xueyan pulled away from the kiss just enough to breathe, her forehead resting against his as she looked into his eyes. "tian... it feels so good," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. zhao tian''s lips found their way to li xueyan''s neck, trailing soft kisses along the gentle curve of her collarbone while his hand continued kneading her breast. as he kissed his way along her neck, he couldn''t help but nip playfully at her skin, his teeth grazing her just enough to elicit a shiver from her. "t-tian..." she murmured, her breath hitching slightly as she tilted her head back, giving him better access. "mmm... yes," she mumbled, her voice breathy and filled with longing. she curled her fingers in his hair, pulling him closer as a wave of pleasure washed over her. suddenly a cold glint passed through zhao tian''s eyes and he reached out, grasping her neck, his fingers clutching around her neck tightly. "you are enjoying this, aren''t you... you rotten bitch?" ------------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 512: You rotten bitch [1] "arghh! t-tian..." li jia''s eyelashes trembled as she raised her hand to clutch her heart which is throbbing in immense pain. as she took another step in the hallway, she fell to her knee because of the immense pain growling in her heart. "u-urghhh..." her muscles strained and she felt her throat getting dry, her blood being sucked by some energy within her. her face grew pale as she kneeled in the hallway, and her nails dug into her skin as she desperately tried to steady her breathing. each inhale felt like a thousand needles piercing her lungs li jia''s lips quivered as a trickle of blood dripped from the corner of her mouth, staining her chin. "t-that bitch..." she hissed through gritted teeth, the taste of iron filling her mouth. "she went with t-tian... to his room..." her eyes blurred for a second as she shook her head, glancing at the other disciples'' rooms in the hallway. she pressed her trembling hand to her chest, her fingers clawing at the spot where her heart seemed to twist and burn. "i-i need to..." suddenly she felt a twist within her heart and her eyes shrank in pain "grr!!!" she gritted her teeth straining her muscles to stop it... *creaaachh* ... the sound of tearing flesh filled the silent corridor as a black vine sprouted from her chest, pushing through her skin with brutal force. she stared in horror as her robes tore apart at the chest, the fabric splitting under pressure. .net her eyes trembled in unimaginable pain as tears welled in her eyes but she clenched her jaw and withstood the pain so as not to make any noise in the hallways and wake other disciples. blood spilled from her chest, staining her robes but she held on to her pain as she slowly stood up despite her trembling legs screaming to give up. "i-i need to... tian...." her legs wobbled as she took a shaky step forward, the vine still protruding from her chest, trailing over her like a grotesque tether. seeing that zhao tian is not answering, li xueyan clicked her tongue "no problem.. i shall just kill you, cute face." *swoosh* in an instant, her water elemental surged forth, transforming into a sharp, glimmering spear aimed straight at his throat. *flick* zhao tian deftly dodged to the side, the water spear slicing through the air where he had just stood, barely missing him. he countered her attack and lunged forward, his dagger gleaming under the dim light, aiming for her shoulder. *sleesh* li xueyan, quick on her feet, twisted her body to avoid his strike. the blade grazed her arm, the sharp edge barely drawing blood, but it was enough to provoke her further. "you think you can take me down that easily?" "i''m just getting started!" she shot back, summoning more water to her side. the water coalesced into a sharp blade and with a flick of her wrist, she unleashed it toward him, a torrent of water slicing through the air like a deadly serpent. zhao tian sliced his dagger and easily thwarted the water serpents blade, as they didn''t even touch him. huh? li xueyan''s eyes squinted in thought ''is he really an outer court disciple.. he is easily destroying my water serpents.'' ''and i shouldn''t cause a huge commotion and draw attention... i should finish this quick, within this room.'' as she opened her mouth, a cold mist erupted from her mouth, enveloping the whole room and hindering zhao tian''s vision. his gaze flickered as he felt hallucinations haunt his mind, but he pushed them away with his mental strength. even though her cultivation has reached 9th level of the stellar essence stage, zhao tian has also reached 3rd level of the stellar essence stage. with his combat prowess, it is more than enough. ''prime time'' a white energy flickered through his eyes and he turned back time for 6 seconds. before li xueyan could open her mouth, zhao tian teleported behind her, placing his dagger on her throat. ------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 513: You rotten bitch [2] *flick* with a tear in space, zhao tian teleported behind li xueyan and placed the sharp edge of his dagger on her neck. *gasp* li xueyan gasped in shock and before the gasped air could even leave her throat, zhao tian''s dagger sliced through her throat. *sleesh* the sharp blade cut through her throat in one slash, slicing a chunk of flesh from her throat as blood splashed from her throat. "gaargh!!" her pupils shrank in horror and before she could make sense of the situation, her vision blurred losing consciousness as her lifeless body slowly fell to the floor. *thud* as he watched her fall, white patterns appeared on zhao tian''s eyes as he saw through her soul and he clicked his tongue in disgust "a tainted soul, not even worth absorbing..." as he brushed his hand, the soul shattered to pieces and disappeared. find your next read at m_v l|e-novelhall.net his gaze flickered to the dead body on the floor "i need to clear the body..." *swish* zhao tian appeared back in the artifact as he appeared in the grassland and the dead body of li xueyan fell to the ground. letting out a soft breath he sat on the grassland and feeling his presence, shi yixian immediately dashed out of the mansion with a smile on her face. "my liege...." however, seeing the dead expression on his face, she was surprised and hurriedly approached him "my liege?" her eyes flickered to the naked dead body beside him but she didn''t pay much attention to it and sat beside zhao tian. "my liege..." she called him in concern, placing a hand over his shoulder. at this time, xia shenyi also came, sensing her presence, and raised an eyebrow looking at the beautiful naked woman on the grass. huh? however, seeing the blood dribbling from her severed neck and the lifeless blue eyes, her gaze quivered. "who is this, tian?" with a soft sigh, zhao tian responded "li xueyan." what? xia shenyi gave a faint nod and asked "but how did you figure out all of this... that she sucks men''s essence?" zhao tian nodded his head and explained "even minutes ago, i had a little hope... as i brought her to my room." "but, during my foreplay with her, i sensed the evil energy circulating in her body and her using her evil cultivation technique." "i felt my yang energy rapidly decreasing just from the touch of her and even my life energy was depleting..." "that''s how i concluded... how much of a bitch she is." xia shenyi''s fists clenched in anger. she had seen the toll such practices took on cultivators, turning them into hollow shells. "and she intended to continue this with you, draining you bit by bit to further her own cultivation?" zhao tian nodded, a flicker of sadness in his gaze. "yeah. in the end, she forced my hand." xia shenyi kissed his cheek comforting him "you did the right thing, tian." "it''s not easy to kill someone you cared for, someone you thought you saw a future with. but evil should not be in your life, not even if it hides behind a beautiful face." shi yixian also hugged him. "you did what you had to, my liege. sometimes we have to cut away what''s rotten, even if it pains you." "i told you, remember? keep your dragon within your pants.. this is what i meant, my liege. if you are careless, you will die under a woman''s skirt." "you don''t need evil women in your life.. you have us, my liege." zhao tian snapped his finger and the dead body of li xueyan burned in flames as it quickly began to combust to ashes. "i am returning back... i need to clean up the place." ... as zhao tian appeared back in his room, he looked around at the blood on the floor and li xueyan''s severed hand. "*sigh* maybe i should bring ziyu and lingxi to clean this..." *knock* "t-tian...." -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 514: You rotten bitch [3] *knock* "t-tian.." hearing the soft knock on his door, zhao tian''s brows furrowed in surprise. the night was already well underway; who would come at this hour? however, sensing li jia''s presence outside, his gaze squinted in thought ''i almost forgot about her... but what is she doing here now?'' ''fuck.'' cursing under his breath, he walked to the door and pulled it open ''i shall just expalin it to her.'' however, looking at li jia kneeling in front of his door, he was startled and hurriedly crouched down beside her. "jia?" as she raised her head, zhao tian looked at the blood flowing down her lips and her face is pale. moonlight spilled through the open door, casting a cold glow on her figure and accentuating her ghastly appearance. huh? he quickly scanned the surroundings to check if anyone was hiding near them, but there was no one. explore more stories with m,v l''e-novelhall.net ''did someone attack her? but there is no presence around here.'' "tian..." li jia struggled to lift her gaze, her eyes glassy and she shakily raised her arm, resting a trembling hand on his shoulder. "t-tian... y-you... have to... leave. she''s... dangerous..." as zhao tian''s eyes drifted down to her chest, his breath caught looking at the thick, black vine protruding grotesquely from the wound near her heart. dark, slick blood oozed around it, staining her robes in dark rivulets. but still, he couldn''t see it clearly because of the dim moonlight. what the hell? without another word, he scooped her into his arms, her slender frame limp and cold as he brought her into the room. zhao tian''s brow furrowed as he channeled more of his astral fire, burning through layer after layer of the curse. gradually, the vine began to retract, its thorns pulling back, shriveling as his fire seared through it. the blackness faded, replaced by a faint, glowing heat that signaled the curse''s weakening grip. finally, after what felt like an eternity, the vine detached fully, dissolving into ashes as it disintegrated under the purifying force of zhao tian''s flames. li jia collapsed onto the bed, her chest rising and falling in deep, labored breaths. "huff.. huff.. *cough*" as she coughed again, blood splurted from the gaping wound on her chest and zhao tian hastily used his light energy to heal her wounds. feeling the revitalizing energy flow through her body, li jia was startled and looked at zhao tian in surprise "light elemental.. huh? tian.. you." after healing her, zhao tian placed his hand on the valley between her breasts, and a faint blush colored li jia''s face because of his touch. feeling the evil energy still emanating from her heart, his gaze squinted ''there are still traces of evil energy within her... i couldn''t remove it completely.'' as he looked at her blushing face, zhao tian retracted his hand from her cleavage and she raised her hand hiding her chest. "t-thankyou tian.. you saved me." zhao tian gave a faint nod and turned his gaze away from her body "how do you feel now?" with a nod, she replied "i feel a lot better now..." zhao tian took a shirt from his storage ring and gave it to her "here, wear it..." looking at the strange cloth, li jia asked "this cloth seems different..." though with a look, she understood how to wear it. zhao tian glanced at her as she wore the shirt and replied "it is from my star." upon hearing this, li jia was amused "oh, you are from a different star? well, you are so rich, so i guess you could have come here through an ark." after she wore the shirt, zhao tian glanced at her and asked "tell me, jia.. what did she do to you and about her." --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 515: The Sisters real past! letting out a faint sigh, li jia began to speak, her voice low and hesitant, as if piecing together fragments of painful memories. "uh... where should i start first?" with a thoughtful look, she began to speak "she is actually from an evil sect called ''coven of black hearts''." "and, believe me, she''s a sadistic monster. a real piece of work. she... she actually enjoys the pain of others. it''s as if other people''s suffering fuels her in some sick way." discover stories with m,v l''e-novelhall.net "ever since we were young, she has been like that, but at the same time, she also cared for me." "even after our mother''s death, she took care of me sometimes..." "after our mother passed, she was everything to me... the person i wanted to trust. i had no one else to turn to, and she knew that. i think she enjoyed how dependent i was on her, even as she fed off my suffering." her eyes darkened as she continued "after we became cultivators, we joined a sect close to our hometown... however, she was later taken in by this evil sect." "for a person with a twisted personality like her, it was the best place." "i don''t know much about the sect she was in, but since then she started... well, tormenting me. beating me for her own amusement, drawing out my pain, saying it was good for my cultivation, or some twisted nonsense like that." "she got crueler and colder." "i remember when she first put that seal on me. she told me it was a bond, something that would keep us tied together forever." "i believed her. i had no idea it was actually a curse that would erode my heart and tether my will to hers..." "you saw the veins just now. this is the final stage of that seal she placed on me.. ''the asher of rot." "it is like a slave seal, whenever i think of disobeying her or doing something which is not in her interest, it twists my heart.. giving me immense pain." "she enjoys seeing other people in misery." "i caught her once with my father''s friend, seducing him like one of those men she used and discarded. it... it destroyed me." her voice broke, and she wiped away a tear. "but the worst part is, she manipulated even my father. he was a good man who worked hard after our mother''s death, and yet she turned him into her prey, too. she used her charm to hypnotize him and killed him later on." "and this seal on me.. so i won''t reveal about her to anyone." letting out a sigh, she spoke "until now, it was all a part of her plan... made me befriend you. and she befriended you through me... making you fall for her." "and.. today, while i was standing outside my room waiting for her, i saw you and her entering your room. i was surprised that things between you escalated too quickly." "i... rushed here to warn you, but the seal acted upon me and caused this. i would have died there... but somehow, i pushed through it and reached here." after hearing the explanation, zhao tian sighed in his heart as he couldn''t believe that li xueyan manipulated him so well, acting so innocent. she really deserves an oscar award for her acting ''fuck...'' he scratched his head in irritation and li jia looked at him "i know how she acts.. she acts like a vulnerable woman, that will make you feel pity for her..." "she had done this many times in the past, either tricking them with her acts or hypnotizing them with her charm." as she spoke, she remembered something and spoke "tian, from now on you should be careful in the sect.. because she is not the only one within this sect who is from the coven of black hearts." "there are many other disciples, mingling among others..." ---------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 516: The small aftermath! as li jia spoke, she remembered something and spoke "tian, from now on you should be careful in the sect.. because she is not the only one within this sect who is from the coven of black hearts." "there are many other disciples, mingling among others..." zhao tian''s gaze squinted upon hearing this "now that i have killed her... they would think she probably went missing." "and they would surely get suspicious of me, as i was her final ''prey'' before her disappearance." li jia nodded her head "yeah..." zhao tian''s eyes narrowed in thought ''i can distinguish them by looking through their souls and detecting the evil energy from them just like i did with xueyan.'' ''and if they are inner court disciples, i can kill them somewhat.'' ''but i can''t also rule out the possibility that someone who doesn''t use evil techniques could also be on the side of the coven of black hearts.'' ''and there might be also someone from the elders...'' his eyes flickered towards her "in the first place, why are evil cultivators inside the sect? do they want to destroy the sect from in and out?" li jia shook her head "i don''t know... she never told me anything about that." a soft sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips and he stood up "for now, you rest." he pulled the blood-stained mattress and stored it on his space ring intending to dispose it later. li jia stood up from the bed, clutching the shirt she was wearing as a thoughtful frown crossed her face "where is the... body, tian?" stretching his arms, zhao tian walked to the window and opened it, letting the cool air breeze inside as the moonlight rushed in. "i burned it." eh? li jia was dumbfounded as she came here as fast as she could from her room when she saw zhao tian and li xueyan entering zhao tian''s room together. taking a step closer to him, she looked out the window beside him, gazing at the serene moonlit landscape. "are you... sad?" she asked hesitantly. zhao tian rolled his eyes "well.. i can''t deny that i was beginning to grow fond of her, but haah.. i didn''t expect things would take this turn." he cast his gaze upward, looking at the vast, star-filled sky, and for a moment, memories of his wives flickered through his mind. a soft smile graced his lips as he thought of them. ''it feels like i haven''t seen them in forever. two more years until they come out of their seclusion.'' ''no... now that i think of it, it will be two years for them since they are inside the artifact, but i am spending most of my time outside the artifact.'' ''so with the time dilation... my estimation is, it would roughly be 3 years.'' with a smile on his face, he turned to her "and thank you, jia.. you came to save me." he lay on the bed, sinking into the mattress with a subtle grimace. as he closed his eyes, he made himself comfortable in the bed and waved his hand "you can leave..." eh? fei ziyu and fei lingxi were quite confused as he was sleeping alone, usually, he sleeps with any of his women. obeying him, fei lingxi bowed her head "yes, master..." meanwhile, fei ziyu walked and sat beside him on the bed. her eyes quivered in concern and she leaned down whispering in his ear "master, what happened... you are not your usual self." zhao tian''s eyes opened, catching her gaze for a moment before looking past her, as if deep in thought. fei lingxi sighed in her heart as she also noticed something was wrong, but since she was his slave... she didn''t dare to raise her voice. fei ziyu slowly lay beside him on the bed and zhao tian opened his eyes to look at her. "master.. and the blood we cleaned." however, seeing fei ziyu approach him with such genuine worry seemed to ease her own reluctance, and fei lingxi tentatively joined them, sitting on the other side of the bed, silently waiting for him to speak. looking at their concern, zhao tian smiled faintly "come here, let me explain..." ... after hearing his explanation, fei ziyu''s heart burned in fury"how dare she try to hurt you, master..." she uttered hugging him tightly. fei lingxi stayed silent lying on his other side. with a soft sigh, zhao tian spoke "it''s strange," "i didn''t think i''d feel anything when it came to this. i''ve taken many lives, and i''m prepared to take many more if it means protecting those i care about. but this time... it feels different." fei lingxi''s eyes trembled upon hearing his words and her hands moved to the hem of her clothes as she began to remove them. "let''s not think about this anymore.. master." continue reading at m|v-l''e -novelhall.net as she removed her cloth, her supple boobs jiggled up, and a soft smile graced her lips "i.. don''t know how to comfort you with words." "so, use our bodies master... to comfort you." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! i am busy with exams, that why one chap :{ Chapter 517: Evil cultivators! *knock* hearing a soft knock on the door''s room, zhao tian''s white eyelashes trembled as his blue eyes caught the golden rays of the sunlight filtering through the window. he glanced down at fei ziyu who was sleeping on his chest her breath slow and steady. then, he felt a delicate hand running through his hair and turned to see fei lingxi, who was watching him with a soft smile on her lips. "good morning, master." he lazily hugged her closer and pressed a kiss on her lips, "morning.. lingxi..." a husky voice escaped his lips. *knock* "tian..." again hearing li jia''s voice from the outside, zhao tian replied "wait, jia..." he slowly pushed fei ziyu from his chest so as not to wake her up and got down from the bed, adjusting his shorts on his hips. stretching his arms, he again kissed fei lingxi and muttered "take ziyu back to the artifact..." fei lingxi smiled in happiness as she received two kisses from him in the morning and nodded her head "yes, master.." walking to the door, he pulled open the door and looked at li jia who was standing outside "jia..." his voice still laced with a bit of sleep. li jia was taken aback to see him half naked and facepalmed herself "what are you wearing? is this how you meet a lady first thing in the morning, jerk?" zhao tian groggily rubbed his eyes hearing her nagging and replied "wait for a while, i will freshen up in a bit." "hm..." she stepped in and sat in the bedroom as he made his way to the bathroom. a few minutes later, zhao tian emerged, now dressed in his usual elegant white robes, his hair damp from a quick rinse, and li jia stood up from the bed "shall we have breakfast?" zhao tian gave a nod and both of them stepped out of the room. "tian, you remember right? be careful." zhao tian gave a nod, as white patterns appeared on his blue eyes ''i need to see through the souls of the disciples to find the souls tainted with evil energy.'' but then, a thought crossed his mind, and he paused mid-step, placing a hand gently on li jia''s shoulder. "hm.." trays of steaming dumplings, sticky rice, freshly brewed tea, and various fruits filled the air with a warm, inviting aroma. the selection was simple yet satisfying... a classic start to the day for any cultivator preparing for a rigorous schedule. li jia picked out a plate of steamed buns and some sliced fruit, eyeing the offerings as she added a small bowl of congee. meanwhile, zhao tian casually filled his own tray, grabbing a few savory buns and a cup of strong tea. after paying with credits, they found a quiet corner by the window, where the sunlight filtered softly, casting a gentle glow on their seats. settling down, they dug into their food. li jia glanced at zhao tian, who was seemingly lost in thought. "tian... what are you thinking?" with a shake of his head, zhao tian replied "nothing... what are you going to do after breakfast." eating her meal, li jia spoke "uh, i am going to rent a cultivation room in the training chambers.. where the array formation is stronger than in our dorms, so we can cultivate easily with the huge amount of astral energy." "if you want, we can share the room.. so we can cultivate quickly." zhao tian gave a nod and continued eating... however, at this time, two disciples passed through them and zhao tian felt an ominous energy from them. seeing their souls, his gaze condensed, ''the evil energy is higher within them and they are inner court disciples?'' ''and they seem like they are in a hurry...'' he slowly stood up from his table and glanced at li jia "jia, i can''t stay with you today... there''s something i need to handle. i''ll catch up with you later." e-eh? "tia-" but before she could get more than a few words out, he''d already moved, his body slipping quietly between the crowd as he followed the two inner court disciples. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 518: A what?! zhao tian slipped into the crowd as the two disciples made their way out of the cafeteria, mingling through the winding paths of the sect. the sun cast a soft glow over the stone pathways, as he moved casually, keeping a careful distance as they walked briskly, exchanging glances with one another. one of them suddenly threw a glance back, as if suspecting they were being followed. zhao tian quickly stepped behind a pillar and blended into a group of fellow disciples walking by, to avoid suspicion. as the disciples descended a set of winding stone steps, zhao tian maintained his distance, his footsteps light against the stone. the path twisted and turned, sometimes doubling back, and he began to realize that they were taking a less-traveled route... one often used to avoid attention. the air grew quieter as they reached the outskirts of the sect grounds, where the usual chatter of disciples training faded into silence. the disciples glanced back again, this time with a flicker of nervousness, and zhao tian took cover behind a large tree off to the side. zhao tian has already concealed his aura, keeping his breath steady as he watched them exchange whispered words, likely debating if they were being followed. one disciple held the hem of his robes tightly, casting one last suspicious glance over his shoulder before they resumed their path. zhao tian''s eyes narrowed, and he trailed them even closer, staying out of sight as they finally approached the gates of the sect. once outside, they quickened their pace, slipping down a dusty path leading toward the bustling city in the valley below. zhao tian followed them from a distance, his footsteps soft on the uneven ground. the city came into view, its colorful rooftops and lively marketplace. as they entered the outer edges of the city, the disciples moved faster, weaving through the narrow, crowded alleys. zhao tian matched their pace, his gaze fixed on them as he darted through the crowd, slipping past vendors and shoppers with effortless precision. the disciples turned back suddenly, their eyes scanning the bustling streets. zhao tian quickly moved behind a merchant''s cart, feigning interest in a display of charms and trinkets as he observed them from the corner of his eye. there are usually 13 sunlight holes... but now there are only 12. huh? realizing this, he hastily raised his head and zhao tian too hurriedly pulled back his head from the broken rooftop. "fuck!" *thoom* in the next instant, red energy pierced through the roof and zhao tian moved his head to the side, dodging the thick red line as it narrowly brushed past his ear. "blood?" his gaze condensed sensing the danger and he hurriedly jumped off the roof. *thoooommm* suddenly, the vampire''s aura burst outward in a violent surge, ripping the rooftop apart beneath zhao tian''s feet. splinters and chunks of shattered stone erupted skyward, forcing zhao tian to spring from the crumbling rooftop, propelling himself into the air just as the vampire''s aura shattered what remained of the structure. *swoosh* zhao tian hurriedly took a black hood from his storage ring, and wore it above him, hiding his face. levitating on the air, zhao tian glanced at the men wearing black cloaks dispering on all sides, trying to escape from the building. "trying to hide, are we?" hearing a chilling voice, zhao tian''s gaze flickered to the handsome man who was walking out of the debris, his crimson eyes looking at his face below the hood. "you made a grave error by spying on us," zhao tian frowned slightly as the man opposite him is obviously stronger than him and he can''t see through his cultivation. .net -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 519: Battle against the Vampire [1] "you made a grave error by spying on us." zhao tian frowned slightly as the man opposite him is obviously stronger than him and he can''t see through his cultivation. ''this aura... almost same as shenyi, no... even more powerful than her. should i just escape?'' the handsome man, theron voss glanced at the hooded man levitating in the air and he couldn''t see the young man''s face as it was hidden by the dark hood. "were you one of the disciples of jade eclipse sect... you came here trailing those dogs?" zhao tian raised an eyebrow, countering smoothly, "i thought vampires couldn''t step into the sunlight. it seems like you can..." theron voss let out a hissing chuckle, his lips curling into a sly smile. "that''s an interesting superstition you hold about my kind." his voice carried a cold amusement as he spoke "i don''t know where you learned that, but it''s entirely untrue. and for meddling in things beyond your understanding, you''ll pay a price." as theron voss spoke, a crimson aura began to emanate from his body and zhao tian felt the weight of that aura pressing against him like a suffocating shroud. beneath his hood, zhao tian''s gaze narrowed as he saw through the vampire''s powerful soul and he didn''t feel a speck of evil energy from him. ''he guides evil cultivators under him.. but seems like he is not an evil cultivator.'' *flick* a sharp black sword with a purple hilt appeared in his hand and seeing the gleaming sword, the vampire''s eyebrow shot up in surprise. "hoh? an ethereal-grade weapon?" theron murmured, eyeing it keenly. then he laughed, soft but dripping with disdain. "no, it''s beyond that...divine-grade. i wonder...how did a mere sect disciple come to possess such a blade?" the vampire raised his hand, crimson energy coalescing around his fingers, thickening into a viscous blood-like substance that glowed faintly with crimson energy. *swoosh* in a flash, theron hurled the blood toward zhao tian, and reacting swiftly, zhao slashed through the attack, the divine-grade sword slicing cleanly through the thick liquid with a crackling hiss. ''damn it!'' still, the force of it pushed him back in the air, his body spinning slightly before he steadied himself. he could feel the weight of theron''s aura pressing down on him. "nice reaction speed," theron commented, his voice edged with grudging respect. *swoosh* *swoosh* *swoosh* they wove through the air in a deadly dance; the sky around them streaked with arcs of red and blue energy as their attacks collided, crackling like thunder. "enough of these games," theron said suddenly, his voice cold as he held his palm out. *sleesh* a spear of concentrated blood energy materialized in his grasp, its surface swirling with red energy. theron raised the spear, his gaze fixed on zhao tian. "let''s end this." *woosh* without another word, he hurled the blood spear at zhao tian. the projectile tore through the air, splitting the sky with its crimson light as it shot toward him. zhao tian''s heart raced as he realized the destructive force behind it. he channeled his astral energy into his sword, the blade glowing with a fierce black aura as he raised it to meet the attack. *thooooomm* the two forces collided, and an explosion of energy erupted, sending shockwaves across the landscape below. zhao tian gritted his teeth as he struggled to hold his ground, feeling the intense pressure pushing against him. the remnants of theron''s attack scattered like crimson raindrops, dissipating into the air, yet zhao could feel the impact reverberate through his bones. hovering opposite him, theron voss regarded him with a mixture of irritation and intrigue. "you''ve managed to withstand it," he admitted grudgingly, his voice carrying a note of reluctant respect. "perhaps you aren''t as weak as i thought." "tch..." zhao tian clicked his tongue under the hood as he stored the sword back into his storage ring "fuck this sword, i feel like i am better at throwing hands." .net taking a deep breath, zhao tian glanced down at theron voss, who was hovering in the air. ''well.. i wanted to try this power, so let me try it on him...'' arcane enclave... --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 520: Battle against the Vampire [2] arcane enclave... a technique zhao tian himself created after comprehending the space and time energies, which distorts and condenses the space and time around him for about 10 meters. around him, the 10 meters are his own domain, where he reigns supreme. hm? theron voss''s gaze narrowed in thought as he felt the sudden shift in energy ''the air around him changed. and he retracted the powerful sword.'' ''it seems like he had another trick up his sleeve. clever brat.'' looking at his contemplative face, zhao tian smiled mockingly "what happened? not attacking anymore?" theron voss''s lips twitched in frustration as he uttered in a cold voice "arrogant brat..." with a single wave of his hand, theron summoned a cascade of razor-sharp blood blades. *sleesh* they sliced through the air in deadly arcs, each one imbued with a vampiric essence that made them glow in ominous red energy. *feen* however, as the barrage of blades sliced through the air, it suddenly slowed as it reached 10 meters within zhao tian''s radius. ''in this space, i control time and space... it is my domain.'' *flick* zhao tian''s gaze condensed and in the next instant, he teleported behind theron voss and raised his hand, delivering a swift punch to his face. wha- theron barely managed to spin around, just in time to see zhao tian''s fist, brimming with condensed astral energy, slice through the air toward him. *sleesh* the fist missed by a fraction, but still, the sheer force left a visible mark, grazing his cheek and sending a thin line of blood trickling down theron''s face. *swoosh* theron voss quickly dashed back to create some distance between them and his eyes squinted, ''what.. happened just now?'' he raised his hand to touch his cheek, fingertips brushing the wound ''he suddenly appeared behind me.. and those blades too; they suddenly slowed down.'' .net zhao tian was amused that theron voss actually managed to dodge his punch. the moment he appeared behind theron voss, it effectively means... theron voss was in his domain, constrained by his space and time energy. he shouldn''t have been able to dodge that, his body should have slowed down by the time energy... but since he is levels above him in cultivation, he easily dodged. ''if it''s someone on the same power level as me.. they will be moving like a sloth inside my domain. this vampire is too powerful.'' ''and another thing is.. this vampire bastard has not gone serious yet, he is just playing around.'' ''haa... i thought i could finally go all out.'' as he was walking through the courtyard of the sect, someone suddenly hugged him from behind covering his eyes with their palms, blocking his vision. a warm, playful voice whispered close to his ear, her breath light as a breeze, "guess who?" eh? zhao tian smiled dryly and replied "sister nue." "haha.. correct, little brother." qi nue giggled and retracted her hand from his eyes zhao tian turned around and looked at the two sisters, who were brimming with smiles on their faces "good morning, little brother." with a nod, zhao tian returned their smile "good morning, sisters." qi nue gently nudged his shoulder "have you had breakfast, little brother?" zhao tian nodded his head and qi nue wrapped her hand around his shoulder "then come on little brother, let''s go to the alchemy chamber." "you told us that you want to meet master, right? last time you couldn''t see her. but now she is available." hearing this, zhao tian nodded his head "oh, let''s go then." the three of them began walking down the stone pathways of the sect grounds, passing towering bamboo trees swaying in the morning breeze. the two sisters moved easily with zhao tian, sharing snippets of recent events and exchanging laughter as they walked. as they rounded the corner, the grand alchemy chamber came into view. qi nue''s grip on zhao tian''s shoulder loosened as they neared the entrance, where other disciples, mostly dressed in similar robes, passed by with trays of ingredients, scrolls, and delicate vials filled with colorful potions. they soon took the elevator and went upstairs... walking to the room, qi nue opened the door, and zhao tian''s gaze flickered toward the woman lying lazily on the floor with a book in her hand. as the door opened, the woman turned her head and her green eyes gleamed in curiosity looking at the handsome young man. the woman has short black hair in a bob cut with green glowing eyes and tan skin. zhao tian smiled softly and the woman tilted her head "nue''er, xue''er.. who is this cute junior?" keeping his smile, zhao tian stepped forward "i came here to propose a deal." "i can teach you alchemy..." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 521 I can teach you! chapter 521 i can teach you! "i can teach you alchemy..." huh? come again. -_- hearing zhao tian''s words, yao jing tilted her head in confusion, her brows furrowing slightly. "what did you say just now? teach me alchemy?" (¡ò_¡ò'') (;¡ã ?¡ã) qi nue and qi xue also looked at him in shock as their jaw dropped. he wants to teach alchemy to an elder who is proficient in alchemy and has mastered her craft for hundreds of years? yao jing glanced at qi nue and qi xue, her eyes narrowing "is this some kind of joke or prank you pulling on me?" qi nue hurriedly shook her head and walked to zhao tian, gushing in his ear "little brother, what are you saying?" "i thought maybe you wanted guidance in alchemy as you were looking for herbs that day. what do you mean teaching her alchemy." zhao tian smiled and hushed back in her ear "just wait, sister nue." qi nue shook her head and hugged his arm "why are you embarrassing your sister like this, little brother?" zhao tian shook his head helplessly and glanced back at the tan-skinned woman who was lying on the floor "i am not joking..." upon hearing this, yao jing pulled herself up, adjusting her robes as she sat cross-legged on the floor. "it seems like you''re one of those brats who think they are geniuses in alchemy after training for some years." stretching her arms, she took a cauldron and some herbs from her storage ring "first, let''s see your skill and then we can consider if you can teach me alchemy or not." qi nue let go of his arm and zhao tian sat beside yao jing on the small platform. looking at the ingredients and the cauldron, he smiled in his heart... does he have greater knowledge than yao jing in alchemy? of course he doesn''t. how could he possibly compare himself to an expert who had been trained for decades? heck, he didn''t even know what the ingredients were or what pills they would create. but still, he had one card up his sleeve that even trained alchemists couldn''t replicate. h-huh? qi nue and qi xue were startled by her words but they didn''t dare to refute and with a bow both of them left them room, leaving them alone. looking at the pills in her hand, yao jing''s eyes squinted in thought, ''even i couldn''t condense a 100 percent purity pill. the higher i can go is 97 percent.'' to refine a 100 percent purity pill, you need an empyreal flame but she was sure he doesn''t have empyreal flame. then how did he? taking a deep breath, she muttered "first of all, you don''t know about alchemy. the ingredients i gave to you are for creating a body strengthening pill." "and for that, you need to process the ingredients one by one in order, but you processed all of them in one go, which produced a pill with no effects." zhao tian nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips. "as expected, an expert like you instantly figured it out." yao jing rolled her eyes, still processing what she had just witnessed. "but you definitely have a talent for alchemy, even better than mine." "your precision and control over the fire elemental are perfect; you don''t even need a cauldron to refine pills." of course, he is the archon of all elementals, so the elementals subdue to his will. again looking at the pills, yao jing''s eyes trembled and she stored the pills in her storage ring. raising her gaze, she glanced at zhao tian and she hurriedly clutched the collar of his robes. she never expected she would ask this to an outer court disciple but she bit her lips and looked into his eyes "teach me.. how you did that." upon hearing this, zhao tian smiled and rolled his eyes dramatically, feigning indifference "i wonder if i should teach you..." yao jing hurriedly nodded, excitement coursing through her veins as this is the first time she has seen something like this "yeah please, teach me... i can give you whatever you want." with a thoughtful look, zhao tian muttered "i see, you have something i need, if you gave me that i can consider teaching you that." huh? yao jing was surprised and frowned "what is that?" zhao tian reached out to her waist and plucked the black elder token that was hanging on her waist. flipping it, he clicked the button below it as a small hologram appeared showing her details. [name: yao jing] [elder of alchemy chamber] [credits: 230,000] looking at the credits, zhao tian smiled... jackpot. Chapter 522 Have my what?! chapter 522 have my what?! looking at the credits on yao jing''s card, zhao tian smiled faintly. yao jing let go of his collar and glanced at the small holographic display "you want my credits?" zhao tian gave a nod "well yeah... if you give me credits, i might consider teaching you?" c-consider? (???)? yao jing''s grabbed his shoulders, shaking him like a rag doll, her eyes pleading "whyyyy... why consider? what should i need for you to teach me?" wawawawawa... zhao tian felt his world spinning because of her intense shaking as he felt his balance slip away "you crazy woman, what are you doing? let go of me..." ah.. realizing her mistake, yao jing hurriedly retracted her hand and smiled sheepishly, "hehe, my bad... i was just so excited." eh? zhao tian felt her personality had turned a switch from a few seconds ago. she was like cool and nonchalant a few seconds ago, but now she looks like an idiot. "as i thought, master, you are being an airhead again when it comes to alchemy." at that moment, qi nue and qi xue stepped into the room, each casting a familiar look of helplessness toward yao jing. (?o??o?) seeing them yao jing smiled brightly "xue''er, nue''er..." hm? zhao tian''s gaze narrowed ''does she have a split personality or something?'' qi nue couldn''t help but giggle and sat beside zhao tian on the small platform "little brother, this woman is actually dumb." (>_<)"waaahhhh, nue''er, how can you call your master dumb? betrayed by my own disciples! this is the worst day of my life! nooo!!!" she threw herself down in mock despair, making no small scene. zhao tian blinked his eyes in confusion and qi xue spoke "actually, she acts cool and composed when she meets new people, giving an impression that she is a tough woman." "but once she gets closer to them, she shows her real side..." qi nue trailed off, gesturing to the pouting spectacle of yao jing, who was muttering something about "faithless disciples" and "betrayal." "that is this clumsy and dumb side of hers." "but once she gets closer to them, she shows her real side..." qi nue trailed off, gesturing to the pouting spectacle of yao jing, who was muttering something about "faithless disciples" and "betrayal." "that is this clumsy and dumb side of hers." yao jing pouted her lips and glanced away "i am not dumb... you are all dumb." zhao tian showed the elder token and spoke "our deal is this. i need your credits and in turn, i can teach that technique." yao jing was still pouting her lips and spoke "no, i want you to be my disciple..." zhao tian''s patience was wearing thin, but he forced a smile. "i am really not interested in being anyone''s disciple. let''s just settle on the credits, and i''ll teach you what you want." yao jing shook her head, still refusing "nooooo.. i want you as my disciple or else i will throw a tantrum and cry here. become my disciple, bastard." "waahhhhhh!!!!" as she began to cry, qi nue glanced at zhao tian "little brother, just say ''yes'', that dumb woman forgot it later anyway." zhao tian frowned slightly thinking about it... there might be problems that occur when he tries to refine a pill for his physique refinement. and he can''t afford to make mistakes as it is very crucial for him. so, he might need the guidance of an expert; maybe he can use her for that. with a sigh of defeat, he nodded. "fine." yao jing grinned like she''d won a grand victory. "wonderful! welcome to your new path in life, disciple!" she clasped her hands together, beaming as if she''d just secured a lifelong apprentice. zhao tian stood up from the platform and smiled at yao jing "as your disciple, i shall use my master''s credits. bye master, see you later." yao jing also happily waved her hand at him "bye tian, come again later." as he left, yao jing jumped around in excitement "hehehehe, i finally got a core disciple after being refused by previous talented disciples." "finally, i also have a core disciple under me. muhahahaha! we shall rule the world!! world domination." qi nue and qi xue also smiled gently looking at their master.. the reason why can''t they become her core disciples is because they are not that talented. by the way, did she realize that he took her elder token away? ... zhao tian got downstairs in an elevator and he couldn''t suppress a chuckle as he remembered yao jing''s cute activities. he came to the alchemy shop and saw through the tablet, looking for the herbs he wanted. as he was scrolling through the contents, suddenly a pair of warm hands hugged him from behind as a whisper reached his ears. "i want to have your kids..." have my what? Chapter 523: Crazy is sexy! as zhao tian was scrolling through the tablet, a sudden warmth enveloped him from behind. gentle hands slid around his waist, and a soft voice whispered close to his ear, making his heart skip a beat. "i want to have your kids..." have my what? huh? startled by the sweet tone, he abruptly turned his head and glanced at the pair of red gleaming eyes looking at him with affection. ''i couldn''t sense her presence at all...'' .net the woman was breathtaking, her monochrome gray and black hair framing her face elegantly while half of her face was covered by a red veil, all the while her crimson eyes were sparkling with love. the woman held his gaze, her arms still wrapped around him and she didn''t flinch or shy away but stared back with a confident, almost possessive smile. before he could speak, she tightened her grip around his waist, pressing herself a little closer, as if to keep him from escaping. feeling her hands on his waist, his gaze squinted, as he reached to grab her hands and take them off him "um, do i know you?" the woman''s smile widened as he grabbed her wrist and she deftly twisted her hand grasping his palm as she intertwined her fingers with him. huh? zhao tian was taken aback as she moved her face dangerously close to his face, gazing into his ocean-blue eyes. the woman''s crimson eyes glimmered with a strange warmth, her breath brushing against his cheek. "u-uh... elder velnorah." the receptionist stammered from behind the counter, bowing quickly as if fearful of interrupting. "it''s an honor to see you here." hearing the name, zhao tian''s gaze narrowed ''she is velnorah, the wing master of the crimson flame wing?'' ''but why is she clinging onto me suddenly...'' he retracted his intertwined fingers and placed his palm on her shoulders, gently pushing her away from him creating a polite distance between them. his brow furrowed, caught between her words and the surprising warmth that radiated from her touch. "miss velnorah," he began, trying to steady his voice, "i''m not sure what you''ve seen, but... aren''t there rules about this sort of... closeness?" she smirked, the expression half-hidden by her veil, but her eyes sparkled as she replied. "you''re perceptive, and yes, we elders are held to high standards, especially by our peers. but who makes the rules, hmm? a talented disciple like you shouldn''t be so bound by restrictions. and... neither should i." her fingers traced his hand with a gentle, almost familiar touch as if she''d known him far longer than a mere moment. the receptionist behind the counter lowered her head seeing the intimate scene and she was sure velnorah would be punished if anyone came to know that she was molesting an outer court disciple. velnorah leaned forward and mumbled in his ear "if i continue like this and someone reports me, i will be punished by the sect master as there is a strict hierarchy here..." "shall we go to my private quarters?" -_- zhao tian stared at her blankly ''this bitch is crazy... is this sect filled with dumb and crazy bitches?'' ''no, wait...'' zhao tian glanced back at the tablet and muttered "i can come with you, but before that, i need to buy some herbs.. but they are all so costly." hearing this, velnorah took her elder token without hesitation "i have 400k credits, use as much as you want." zhao tian smiled in his heart and took her elder token as he began to select the herbs he needed. standing beside him, velnorah glanced at him with affection, her eyes softening looking at his face. the receptionist glanced between them, unsure of what to make of the dynamic, but wisely chose to remain silent. when zhao tian finished selecting the herbs, he saw the final total flash on the screen: 320,000 credits zhao tian glanced at her one last time and knowing his question, she replied "use as much as you want..." he handed over the elder token to the receptionist and spoke "i need all of this." ''seems like i got a sugar mommy...'' ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 524: Lets make babies! as the transaction finished, the receptionist bowed her head and spoke "as they are all really rare ingredients, it will take a while to properly pack them and bring them here." "if you could just wait a few minutes, i shall bring it to you." upon hearing this, velnorah''s gaze squinted "how long will it take?" the receptionist panicked and replied "it will take at least... 30 minutes." velnorah smiled faintly "then, i am leaving with tian.. he will come and get his stuff later." -_- don''t decide things for me... with a soft sigh, he nodded his head "okay." as both of them stepped out of the alchemy chamber, zhao tian glanced at her "i think it''s about time you say your true intentions." velnorah looked at him with clueless eyes and tilted her head "hm? what do you mean, tian?" zhao tian''s gaze narrowed and he turned to leave. the encounter with li xueyan left a bitter taste in his mouth, and he refuses to believe any woman who shows him unconditional love. velnorah belonged to the same wing as li xueyan, which only added to his hesitation. as he turned to leave, velnorah hurriedly reached out and softly grasped his wrist "wait..." zhao tian took a deep breath to control his emotions and turned to look at her "tell me what you need?" hearing his harsh tone, velnorah''s eyes quivered and the playful smile on her face faded "i am sorry if i am frustrating you..." her voice lowered and she let go of his hand. zhao tian sighed in his heart as he didn''t know if she was acting or really sad that he was harsh with her. velnorah also noticed his gaze and frowned ''seems like he has a bad experience with women...'' seeing her saddened face, zhao tian kind of felt guilty in his heart ''haaaa, women are making my life harder.'' after a pause, zhao tian softened his tone slightly. "miss velnorah..." she raised her gaze, her expression still tinged with sadness and seemed to come to a decision. "come with me to my quarters." she gently clasped his hand and flew up in the air. seeing this, zhao tian raised an eyebrow "i thought you shouldn''t fly in the sect grounds." the playful smile on velnorah''s face returned and she hugged his arm tightly "elders can fly around, so don''t worry about that." the sect is stretched for kilometers, with each wing occupying a lot of space and thousands of students, so it took a while to reach crimson flame''s wing. wtf? zhao tian was lost in her words and she continued... seeing his stunned silence, velnorah''s cheeks flushed a deeper shade of red and her fingers trailed to his jaw, her lips grazing his cheek again as she whispered "when i first saw you, i felt a tingle in my uterus and i know, you should be the father of my children." i found someone crazier than zahra. that was the first thought in zhao tian''s mind looking at her blushing face and her lips moving around over his cheek. her lips trembled as she rubbed her body onto him, her mind running wild and the blush on her face grew deeper. "making a baby with you... just thinking about it is making me... haa..." she let out a breathy sigh, and suddenly, *puchi* a small stream of blood dripped from her nose and zhao tian was startled. "are you alright?" with a soft laugh, velnorah reached into her storage ring, taking a handkerchief to dab at her nose. "i... i''m fine! i was just... so excited..." she pressed the handkerchief to her nose, embarrassed yet still smiling. "my heart raced, and i guess the excitement went to my head." she brushed away the blood with delicate care and looked up at him, her gaze softer. "you''re worried about me." caught off-guard by her genuine reaction, zhao tian felt a faint warmth spread through him. it was hard to tell if she was teasing or sincere, but there was a clear vulnerability in her eyes now. "but i know." she placed a finger over his lips, silencing him, her eyes brimming with a determined glow. "from the moment i saw you, tian, i couldn''t look away. you may not understand it, but i don''t need you to. i''m drawn to you, and that''s enough." zhao tian found himself at a loss as velnorah''s sincerity was disarming, making it hard to brush her off entirely. her gaze lingered on his face, softening as she traced his jawline with a gentle hand and her eyes held his, filled with an almost childlike vulnerability hidden behind her boldness. "i want to know you, tian," she whispered, her voice tender. "i want to see past the walls you hide behind. and maybe... maybe one day, you''ll feel the same." her fingers trailed down, interlocking with his, and she squeezed his hand gently, her expression turning wistful. zhao tian let out a breath, glancing down at their interlocked hands. "this is all too sudden, you barely even know me a-" find exclusive stories on m_v l|e-novelhall.net "then give me a chance to," she replied, her voice steady. --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 525: Then its a fight! zhao tian let out a breath, glancing down at their interlocked hands. "this is all too sudden, you barely even know me a-" "then give me a chance to," she replied, her voice steady. zhao tian sighed inwardly, uncertain of how to respond to her sudden boldness... but for now, he decided to not fully trust her. that woman, li xueyan really gave him trust issues. lost in thought, he barely noticed velnorah leaning closer, her lips brushing softly against his neck, pressing a deep kiss. "what do you say, tian..." she murmured, her voice trailing off as she drew him in. as she inhaled his scent, her gaze trembled and the flush on her face grew deeper ''even his smell... it is turning me on.'' she tilted her head and opened her crimson lips, letting her tongue moisten his skin tasting the rich taste of his skin. ''this is it.. i am again feeling the tingle in my uterus.'' her hands slowly slid up his shoulders, tracing their way to the back of his neck as she drew herself closer her lips quivered as she licked his neck and zhao tian sighed faintly looking at her advances. as she retracted her tongue, a red glint passed through her eyes and she opened her lips. her canines grew longer like a vampire and she inched her lips closer to his skin, ready to bare her fangs into the curve of his neck, her heart pounding with anticipation. but just as her fangs neared his skin, a voice interrupted from beyond the door. "master..." the muffled call came from outside the room. hearing the maid''s voice from the outside, velnorah''s gaze squinted and she retracted her fangs from his skin. her eyes narrowed, and a flash of irritation passed over her face. zhao tian oblivious to her actions turned to look at the door and velnorah raised her gaze "who dared to interrupt?" the maid standing outside spoke "master eldric came to meet you and said it is something very important. he is in the waiting room." (¡ñ__¡ñ ) huh? velnorah''s eyes shrank in shock and a cold glint passed through her eyes "tell me who is it tian, i can beat them and snatch you from them." eldric grey''s eyes narrowed and asked "tian who is it? which wing master took you as disciple?" "the elder of the alchemy chamber, yao jing accepted me as her core disciple." upon hearing this, velnorah let out a sigh "if its her, no problem.. since she doesn''t have a wing under her. so, my only opponent is eldric, if i beat him..." eldric grey shook his head "no, the outer disciple competition is nearing and at that time, seeing his talent, many will try to court him." velnorah''s eyes narrowed, a slight scowl forming as she bit her nail in frustration. she knew eldric was right... other elders would see his potential and try to win him over. it seemed she couldn''t afford to relax just yet if she wanted zhao tian all for herself. taking a breath, eldric grey spoke "leaving that aside for now, i actually came here to bring important news. the sect master has called a high-level meeting, one that concerns the entire sect, and it''s vital for us to attend." huh? velnorah was surprised and turned her gaze to zhao tian "tian.. you can go and stay in your dorm. i will come and see you later." "come on eldric." both of them soon left the waiting chamber and flew in the air, dashing towards the largest building in the center of the sect. as they were flying in the air, velnorah turned to eldric grey and asked "do you know what happened." with a nod, eldric replied "it seems like the sect master saw a vampire and someone fighting in the outskirts of the sect and is suspicious that evil cultivators maybe affiliated with this." upon hearing this, velnorah''s eyes narrowed... how did they? ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 526: A talk with Yao Jing [1] zhao tian returned to the alchemy chamber and retrieved the rare herbs he has ordered. each herb was wrapped delicately in silk cloth, some emitting a faint glow, others exuding potent and exotic aromas as he entered the elevator, he went up to yao jing''s room and pushed open the door, he saw yao jing lying on the floor reading a book in her hand. seeing him, her face brightened with smile "ahhhh, tian.. come here. come to master." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle seeing her excitement and went to her, sitting beside her on the floor. his gaze swept around the room, looking at the odd assortment of scrolls, vials, and herbs scattered in various corners. "why are you lying on the floor? this is your private room... you could at least put a bed in here," yao jing rolled on the floor and mumbled "well, the coolness on the floor is weirdly comfortable... i kind of like it." she hurriedly pulled herself up and sat on the floor "now, teach me how to do it, tian." she demanded eagerly, her gaze fixed on him with an almost childlike determination. zhao tian smiled faintly "i only said, i would consider teaching you.. i didn''t say i will surely teach you." eh? for a moment, there was silence as his words sank in. then, a dramatic expression of betrayal crossed yao jing''s face, and she let out a mournful wail. "waaaahhhhhhh!" she cried, rolling on the floor in a mock tantrum as if genuinely heartbroken. "no! my disciple scammed me! he promised he''d teach me, but now he''s going back on his word!" her voice echoed around the chamber as she continued to roll on the floor, sobbing exaggeratedly. o¡¤(????¡É????)?o zhao tian smiled wryly seeing her outburst. even if he taught her, it is not very easy to train that.. and in a sense, he really scammed her. that control of fire and the purity of the pill is because of his physique, which she can''t really replicate. looking around zhao tian asked "by the way where are sister nue and xue?" hm? yao jing''s face turned normal for a second and she pointed at a door nearby "they''re training in there, working on a new pill concoction." "i see..." after answering, she continued her cry "not only did he scam me, but now he''s ignoring me while i''m crying! and he''s asking about other people!" she wailed, throwing her head back and clutching at her chest as if in emotional agony. huh? yao jing was startled and hurriedly grabbed his shoulders "what? she courted you to join her wing?" zhao tian nodded his head "yeah, eldric grey too." wha- find your next read on m_v l|e-novelhall.net yao jing''s lips twitched in frustration "how dare they try to woo my disciple. tch, pathetic..." her eyes moistened as she looked at him with a puppy face "you... you won''t leave me alone, right, tian?" "even though the elders fight for a talented disciple, in the end.. it was in the hands of the disciple on which wing he wants to join." zhao tian shook his head "don''t worry... i won''t be joining them." with a proud smile, she patted his shoulder and spoke in a dramatic tone "that''s it, my disciple. with steel heart and minds only you can conquer this world." "and for that alchemy is the only way..." "you haven''t realized it yet, my dear disciple... but with me as your master, you can reach great heights." "tian... you''re different. i see more than just potential in you. i see greatness." "we will conquer the world someday! me and you!! muhahahahaha!" "we will stand proud in front of all the disciples who rejected me in the past and refused to be my core disciple." "i still remember their names, my dear disciple, we have to get our revenge over them." "ling jian, xu feng, yan shuang, qiu hai, lan yue, hua xin, lei chen, zhen wu, rong yu, qing yun, bai zhen, yue jin, xia shenyi, jian feng, xuan xi, lian hua..." hearing her dramatic speech, zhao tian smiled dryly, however at this time, he noticed a familiar name among them. xia shenyi? -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 527: A talk with Jao Ying [2] "ling jian, xu feng, yan shuang, qiu hai, lan yue, hua xin, lei chen, zhen wu, rong yu, qing yun, bai zhen, yue jin, xia shenyi, jian feng, xuan xi, lian hua..." hearing her dramatic speech, zhao tian smiled dryly, however at this time, he noticed a familiar name among them. xia shenyi? his gaze narrowed and he asked "you know xia shenyi?" hm? hearing the name, yao jing raised an eyebrow as she began to remember the disciples who had rejected her in the past and the image of a beautiful woman appeared in her mind. with a thoughtful face she muttered "it was around a thousand years ago, i guess, hmm.. she had good aptitude for fire elemental and had good control over it." "she actually is a prodigy with dual elemental..." "i guessed that other elders won''t let her go easily and try to woo her to their wing." "but still i asked her in hopes that she might be interested in alchemy and even though the elders persuaded, in the end it was in her hands to decide." "well, she rejected me and said that she is more interested in artifact and weapon refining." with a sigh, she muttered, "later, she joined the celestial star wing under yan zijin and become their core disciple." yao jing''s eyes lowered "but still... poor girl." hm? zhao tian''s gaze narrowed and he asked "hm? what happened to her later?" looking at zhao tian, yao jing lie back on the floor "suddenly she disappeared out of nowhere. yan zijin was devastated because she promised her that she would protect her..." "apparently, one of the reasons xia shenyi joined their wing was because shenyi had a special physique and many tried to court her." "yan zijin promised her that she would protect her from all... but she suddenly disappeared. everyone speculated that she was kidnapped for her special physique." "but still... yan zijin tried to search for xia shenyi with a pendant she left behind." "however, as she tried to search with the pendant, a powerful force from astral realm came and snatched the pendant from yan zijin saying that it belongs to them." after hearing the story, zhao tian''s eyes squinted as he already heard this story from freya everglade and the pendant is with him right now. he is not actively wearing the pendant as he is already integrated with the artifact; it''s not like he will lose the artifact if he loses the pendant. the pendant is just like a decoration now... (a/n: it was chapter 226 freya talk) "it''s not something that can be mastered overnight," zhao tian explained with a shrug. "the technique i use is entirely... natural. i can control fire and purify elements in ways most can''t, because i am genius... it is like a trait only to me." "so even if i taught it to you, it might be impossible to replicate perfectly." yao jing released his neck and sat back on her knees, her brows furrowing in contemplation. "i get it, but... if i don''t try, i''ll never know, right?" "cultivation is about surpassing limits." her tone softened as she looked at him, a glint of determination sparking in her gaze. "and i''m not afraid of a challenge, even if it seems impossible." zhao tian gave her a thoughtful look. he heard about jao ying from qi nue and realized that when she set her mind to something, there was no swaying her. it was one of the reasons she was such a formidable alchemist; her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her boundless ambition drove her to constantly improve. with a sigh, zhao tian conceded, "fine, fine. i''ll teach you what i can. but don''t blame me if it doesn''t work out as you hope." "deal!" she declared triumphantly, grinning ear to ear. without warning, she launched herself at him, pulling him into a hug that left him momentarily stunned. "alright, enough," zhao tian laughed, gently prying her arms off him. "now that you''re done assaulting your disciple, can we get back to the task at hand?" yao jing nodded her head "tomorrow, be ready. i''ll get everything prepared tonight... tools, containment seals, refining cauldrons... whatever we need, i''ll have it packed and ready." at this time, qi nue stepped out of the room and yao jing jumped to her feet dashing to her. "nue''errrrr~" she hugged her tightly and complained "nue''er, tian didn''t let me hug him, so let me hug you.. my dear disciple uwaaaa." qi nue let out a faint chuckle and patted her head "yes, yes.. master." she cast a glance at zhao tian and her gaze softened "little brother." --------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 528: A small date! a handsome young man wearing green robes is walking through the streets, his white hair cascading over his shoulders while a beautiful, mature woman wearing blue robes is walking beside him. she held his arm gently, as though both enjoying the closeness yet hesitant to make her feelings too obvious. her long black hair was pulled back with a silver hairpin, from which a single pearl dangled, swaying gently with each step. she would glance at the young man from time to time, her gaze lingering on his face, before quickly looking away, trying to mask her emotions. the faint smile on her lips, however, betrayed her feelings. "thank you for this date, master." looking at fei lingxi, zhao tian smiled faintly "you are always inside the artifact, so i thought i should bring you out sometimes like this." fei lingxi gave a nod and hugged his arm tightly. just then, a street vendor waved at them, offering up a tray of delicate pastries. "young master, young lady! would you care for some sweets? freshly baked!" fei lingxi''s eyes lit up with excitement and she looked at the young man, her expression eager yet hesitant, as if unsure whether it was appropriate. he chuckled, the hint of a soft smile playing on his lips, and nodded toward the vendor. "two of those, please," he said, slipping a small, shimmering astral stone to the vendor, who accepted it with a respectful bow. the vendor carefully wrapped two pastries, placing them in a small bundle that he offered with a proud smile. taking hers in hand, she looked down at it for a moment before taking a small bite. "mmm..." a delighted smile spread across her face as she tasted the sweet filling, her eyes lighting up as she looked at him. "it''s delicious, master! you should try it." experience tales at m v|l e''-novelhall.net zhao tinan took a bite and they continued their walk through the streets. "since it is already evening, let us go and eat something light." fei lingxi nodded, her face bright with anticipation. "yes.. master." as they walked, she clung to his arm a bit more firmly, content to simply be by his side. they continued down the winding streets, looking at the various scents of roasted meats, fragrant soups, and spiced teas wafting from the food stalls. they arrived at a cozy outdoor tea house near a small garden filled with cherry blossom trees. paper lanterns hung above each table, casting a warm, inviting light, and the soft sound of a lute playing in the background added to the ambiance. "i have also taken many lives back during my time on earth and even ziyu has killed some men, so when i became your slave... i accepted it as my karma." "however, ziyu... gradually began to change and at that time all i ever wanted was for my daughter to be happy." "staying inside the artifact, ziyu also changed me a bit by bit..." "i thought i could finally redeem myself for my past mistakes." zhao tian sighed faintly as he also knew that it was not entirely fei lingxi or fei ziyu''s mistake; it was their environment that changed them both. fei lingxi lived in an abused household where she constantly saw her mother getting abused by her father and she came to hate men. she taught the same hate to fei ziyu.. and she also began to hate men. thinking about the past, zhao tian could only sigh in his heart and fei lingxi continued, "i remember trying to kill lady ying once... it was all because of ziyu''s jealousy, her selfish desire to have you to herself." "and i... i went along with it, convinced that i was helping her, that i was doing right by her." with a bitter smile, she continued "but after becoming your slaves, we changed." her lips trembled hesitation creeping into her heart "you changed us.. i began to realize why ziyu was head over heels for you." "the affection in your eyes while you see and enjoy time with your wives... it just brought warmth to my heart." tears moistened her eyes as she mumbled "i.. was kind of jealous..." "i envied the love your wives received, the way they looked at you with such devotion, the way you looked at them. it was... beautiful." a tear streaked down her cheek "and i realized, for the first time, that maybe... maybe i wanted that too. maybe i wanted to know what it felt like to be truly cherished by someone." "i never received any man''s love.. as i hated all men... so i don''t know the feeling; that''s probably why i am jealous." "and somewhere along the way, i think i began to love you, too. not out of fear, not out of duty, but something... real. something i''ve never felt before." her voice cracked slightly as she spoke. "it scares me, though, because i still don''t feel... worthy of it. i still feel like i''m... tainted, somehow. like i''ve done too many things wrong." "i just-" "lingxi..." hearing her name, she turned to look at him and before she could say anything, he moved forward, sealing her lips with a kiss. ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 529: A small date [2] "lingxi..." hearing her name, she turned to look at him and before she could say anything, he moved forward, sealing her lips with a kiss. h-huh? fei lingxi''s breath caught in her throat looking at the affection in his eyes and her eyes quivered as she slowly closed her eyelids, letting herself sink into the kiss. zhao tian softly sucked on her lips and she raised her hand, placing it on his shoulder, her fingers curling upon the fabric of his robes. pulling back from the kiss, zhao tian smiled softly tugging a strand of hair from her face. a tear slipped down her cheek, and she quickly brushed it away, her lips trembling. "thank you," she whispered. "i don''t know if i''ll ever be truly worthy of you, but... i want to be. i want to learn to love, to let go of my past, and to... to be someone you can be proud of." zhao tian sighed in his heart and he knew exactly what kind of words a vulnerable woman like her needs to hear now. "lingxi... redemption doesn''t come from forgetting the past or pretending it never happened. it comes from who you choose to be now." "the woman sitting beside me now is not the same person she once was. you''ve changed. that''s worth more than anything you could ever do to redeem the past." she looked up at him, her gaze filled with a mixture of gratitude and relief, as if a heavy weight had finally been lifted from her shoulders. her shoulders relaxed, and she leaned into him, resting her head on his chest, as he gently patted her head. continue reading at m|v-l''e -novelhall.net after a few minutes, she slowly pulled away from his embrace and caressed the tears from her cheek as a bright smile bloomed on her face. zhao tian wrapped his arm around her neck and pulled her closer "let''s enjoy our date." "yes, master..." ... the night sky stretched like an endless canopy above them, and soft lanterns hung along the cobbled streets, casting a warm, golden glow over everything, as zhao tian and fei lingxi walked side by side through the moonlit streets. they continued down the street, passing by little shops with wooden signs swaying gently in the breeze. the mingled aromas of baked goods and fragrant teas wafted from open windows. her gaze softened and she leaned forward, placing another kiss on his lips "i love you, master..." *swoosh* she disappeared from there and zhao tian stood up stretching his arms. "i should return to my room..." ... as zhao tian returned to his room in the sect, he saw a familiar figure standing outside his door, arms crossed, her expression a mixture of worry and frustration. "jia." li jia turned her head and hurriedly walked to him "where have you been?" with a wry smile, he replied "i was quite busy in the alchemy chamber and went out for a bit. what happened?" she hastily grasped his hand and pulled him towards his room "come with me, tian." as zhao tian stepped into the room, the soft glow of room light flickered, casting dancing shadows across the walls. "what''s going on, jia?" he asked, his voice soft with concern. eh? but he was startled as li jia suddenly began to remove her robes. slowly, she began to untie the sash around her waist, letting her outer robe slip down her shoulders and pool softly around her feet. seeing her half naked figure in the dim light, zhao tian''s eyes traced her seductive physique, her alluring curves, and her supple thighs. li jia let out a small laugh, breaking the silence. "don''t stare too much, you pervert..." she murmured with a playful, almost teasing smirk, though her cheeks flushed with warmth. but zhao tian could only watch, captivated, as her hand moved to the back of her neck. her fingers trembled slightly as she untied the clasp of her inner garment, allowing the fabric to slide slowly down her shoulders, revealing her ample blossom perched with a pair of pink buds. his gaze fell on the dark black mark spreading on the valley of her cleavage, which is flickering with evil energy. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 530: Ashen Rot! as her garment slipped further, zhao tian noticed the faint, dark mark just above her heart, spreading across her chest in thin, inky tendrils. it pulsed faintly, flickering with a strange, ominous light. the sight jolted him out of his daze, his admiration quickly shifting to concern. "jia..." guiding her gently, he led her to sit on the edge of the bed, her gaze fixed downward as she took a steadying breath. "the ashen rot... it''s grown even more, hasn''t it?" he muttered, his fingers grazing the edges of the darkened skin. he could feel the unnatural chill that radiated from the mark, contrasting sharply with the warmth of her skin. li jia nodded, her voice barely a whisper. "yeah... it''s been draining me slowly. it''s like it''s feeding off my energy, rotting away at my heart bit by bit. i thought i could manage it, but... it''s spreading faster now." she paused, looking away as if ashamed. "i''ve had to use healing pills just to keep the flesh from decaying too quickly. it''s been so painful to cultivate, with every breath making the strain worse." zhao tian placed his hand above the mark, allowing his energy to flow gently into her body. at first, his flame energy was warm, and a comforting heat spread across her chest. but as he concentrated, the flames grew hotter, intensifying until they radiated with a searing power that surged straight to her heart. "t-tian..." li jia gasped, her body instinctively tensing as the heat pierced her, coursing through her veins like a river of molten fire. she clenched her jaw, her hands gripping the sheets beneath her as the flames began to burn away at the rot. li jia''s breaths grew heavier, her face contorted in pain as she struggled against the consuming heat. "it''s... it''s too much," after a few seconds of burning, zhao tian quickly used light energy to heal her heart. find exclusive stories on m_v l|e-novelhall.net zhao tian sighed and withdrew his hand, his face lined with concern. "the rot is still there... i burned away as much as i could, but it''s rooted too deep... i can''t remove it completely." li jia fell back on the bed "that bitch is still haunting me even after her death." looking at her, zhao tian uttered "we need to find a way to remove this ashen rot completely." he raised his hand, gently grazing the small black mark on her cleavage, and as his gaze lingered on her breast, he smiled faintly. li jia also noticed his heated gaze on her boobs and averted her gaze shyly "what are you looking a- mngh~" he opened his palm, gently squeezing her right breast, and li jia''s body wriggled as a playful giggle escaped her lips "gosh, you pervert." his tongue circled around her nipples, tasting the rich taste of her skin while she writhed in pleasure. he munched down on her nipples greedily, lavishing them with his saliva and he pulled the nipples, stretching her boobs. "haaanghhh~" a loud moan escaped her lips feeling the pleasure course through her body and her chest rose up and down, taking deep breaths. "huff.. huff.." retracting his lips, zhao tian gave a sweet kiss to both nipples and muttered, "seems like there are no evil energies here, jia." li jia took a deep breath and uttered "y-you.. haa.. i hate you.. haa haa..." she can feel her lower pot drooling with love juices and her cheeks flush deep red in shame ''i almost came...'' she pulled herself and sat on the bed as she looked down at his saliva dribbling down her chest. the blush on her face deepened and she turned to look at zhao tian, who had a teasing grin on his face "pervert." she stood up from the bed and raised her leg, removing the lower undergarment "i am taking a small bath." zhao tian looked at the love juices dribbling down her inner thigh and teased her further "oh, you are wet..." li jia''s lips twitched as she shot a glare at him "and who''s fault do you think it is? you perverted jerk... assaulting a woman who came to you for help." zhao tian shrugged casually "it is that woman''s fault for having such a ravishing body and she also didn''t resist. in fact, she enjoyed it." *gik* li jia''s whole body went deep red in shame and she threw the undergarment at his face "shut up, blockhead." zhao tian retrieved the undergarment from his face and looked at li jia "now you have done it." looking at his pissed-off face, li jia laughed and hurried off to the bathroom to save herself. "you.. come here, jia." "no! hahahah! ahhh tian.. noo!!!" -------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 531: A small bickering! "haha..." "yeah." li jia stepped out of the bathroom and closed the door as she entered the room brushing her wet hair with the white towel in her hand. droplets of water trickled down her arms and shoulders, glistening on her skin as she rolled the towel around her chest. ''is he talking to someone?" she wondered, catching the low murmur of voices. peeking into the room, she spotted zhao tian, reclined against the headboard, his posture relaxed and casual. a holographic screen was projected from his wristwatch, casting a faint blue light across his face. on the screen, the faces of two women filled the display, their eyes bright with excitement as they spoke animatedly with him. "of course, i will be joining the tournament; see how our star wins this time." lyra talon spoke proudly. sulking her lips, ling chao spoke "but i can''t join, i am so weak.. but i will surely come there to cheer you up, brother tian." lyra talon shook ling chao''s shoulders "what do you mean, chao''er? you are learning in our academy and you are going to cheer him up?" "haha..." zhao tian chuckled seeing their banter, and just then, his attention shifted as he noticed li jia stepping out of the bathroom, her damp hair clinging softly to her shoulders and a gentle flush on her cheeks from the warmth of the shower. li jia snuggled into the bed and covered her body with the quilt as she showed her face in front of the holographic screen "what''s... this?" ling chao who is on the other side was surprised to see li jia "woah, brother tian.. you already got a new wife?" hearing this, lyra talon also raised an eyebrow as an amused smile stretched across her lips "heh, yeah... zhao, i heard that you have a bunch of wives when you were back in zhenluo." experience new stories on m v|l e''-novelhall.net huh? li jia''s eyes narrowed upon hearing this ''he had a bunch of wives?'' zhao tian brushed it off with a wry chuckle and lyra teased him even more. "see him getting all blushy-blushy now." ling chao also giggled hearing her tease "stop it, sister." li jia was taken aback, and her eyes darkened as she pushed him from her creating a distance. "get off me, bastard." she quickly threw the quilt off herself, climbing out of bed and grabbing her clothes in a flurry she hastily got down from the bed and began to wear her robes "you never told me about that, you fucker." "you are also like any other man, perverted scum." zhao tian pulled himself to sit on the bed and looked at her "jia, liste-" "no, i don''t want to hear any of your excuses." she cut him off and continued wearing her clothes. after wearing her clothes, she shot a glare at him and hastily stepped to the door. zhao tian shook his head helplessly and saw her underwear that she threw on him in the bed earlier. "oi, idiot, you are forgetting this." he took it in his hand and tossed it to her. li jia reflexively caught it in her hand and her cheeks blushed deep in embarrassment. zhao tian''s playful smile only fueled her frustration, and she gave an annoyed huff, tossing it back at him. "keep it, you jerk," she shot back, her voice laced with annoyance as she stormed out, leaving him sitting there zhao tian took the underwear from his face "what can i do with this?" for now, he stored it in his storage ring, he''d have to find a way to return it to her when she''d cooled off. he can''t blame her for getting angry.. anyone at her footing would definitely get angry for that. and it''s not like he can casually say ''hey, i have 18 wives.. care to join?'' letting out a sigh, he got down from the bed and walked out of the room to make sure she reached her room safely. "well, i am sure her anger will melt with time..." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 532: A mature womans charm! "ahh... that woman." xia shenyi uttered with a thoughtful face as she continued patting zhao tian who was lying on her lap, her fingers dancing on his hair. "i don''t remember much... but yeah, she did ask me to be her disciple, but i refused her. my master is more powerful than her and will protect me, so i joined her wing." shi yixian is sitting on the other end of the sofa with his legs on her lap as she slowly massaged his toes and feet. patting his hair, xia shenyi continued "hm.. i remember, but her name is not actually yao jing and she is actually from a different star." "apparently, the current sect master, during her visit to a star, saved jao ying from there, and since then she has been with the sect." zhao tian was amused to hear this "i see... quite the backstory" xia shenyi rolled her eyes "so she said the same story as freya about the pendant." she leaned back thoughtfully, her fingers resuming their gentle play through his hair "someone from the astral realm.. do you think it is the maverick family?" zhao tian''s expression grew serious as he considered it, giving a slight nod. "it would make sense. the artifact was originally created by the first honored one, a maverick... so yes, the mavericks would certainly have records of it and know that the pendant has ties to them." "but somehow they lost it. wars, the fall of empires, trades... for generations, it must have gone through so many hands and finally reached you, shenyi." "as you tried to decipher the artifact, you got stuck into it... and when your master attempted to publicize the pendant to find clues... it must have drawn the mavericks'' attention." "they must have recognized it instantly and came back to reclaim what they consider theirs." "that''s likely," she replied, tilting her head thoughtfully. as they were chatting, fei lingxi walked to them with a cup of steaming cup of coffee in her hand "master." hearing her voice, zhao tian turned his head to look at fei lingxi and smiled faintly. he pulled himself up to sit on the couch and she extended her hand giving him the coffee. her fingers brushed against his as he took the cup from her hand, her gaze softened and she slowly sat on his lap, though quite nervous that she was directly approaching him. "master." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle, his expression tender as he reached up to brush a stray strand of her hair away, tucking it behind her ear. "ziyu, today i will be busy.. we can go on a date for some other day." .net hearing this, fei ziyu''s face changed, and she nodded excitedly "yes, master!" ... stepping out of his room, zhao tian glanced around and saw that li jia was not there ''seems like it will take some days.'' he made his way towards the alchemy chamber and quickly entered yao jing''s room. inside, yao jing was lying on the floor with a paper in her hand "hm.. dry rations, vegetables, frozen meat, medicines, pills, bedsheets, tent, clothes, all good." looking at zhao tian, she smiled excitedly "tiaannn~ good morning" seeing her enthusiastic greeting, zhao tian chuckled "good morning." hm? yao jing stood up and raised her chest like a queen "ahem, that''s not how you should greet your master. come here and greet your master respectfully with a bow." zhao tian glanced away "i refuse." ( ??????.?????? ) "ehhhhhhhh? whyyyyyyy?" she walked to him and grabbed his shoulders "give me respect! respect!!!" -_- zhao tian stared at her blankly and with a sigh, he hugged her "i feel like hugging you would be more appropriate, master." (?o??) waaaaaahhhh!!! yao jing was surprised by his sudden hug and hurriedly hugged him back with an excited smile "that''s good, my dear disciple." patting his head, she giggled "muhehehe, now let''s go to the adventure that will change the destiny of the world." ''we are just going to collect a herb.'' ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 533: Alchemy Exploration [1] *woosh* zhao tian and yao jing were dashing above the greenery and he turned to look at yao jing''s tank skin glowing in the morning sunlight. "we are going to the deeper parts of the forest?" looking at him, yao jing nodded her head with a smile "yeah, the misty moon flower blooms on the snow-covered areas and we are going there now." with a faint nod, zhao tian asked, "have you gone there before?" yao jing nodded her head and replied "yeah, i have gone there two times to search for an herb. it was extremely cold; even powerful cultivators like me who are in the transcendant sovereign stage will find it hard in some places around the snow covered regions." "so make sure to stick to me, tian." "hmm." ... a few hours passed- as they continued their flight, the thick, green forest slowly began to give way to an open space... a vast, snowy expanse that stretched out as far as the eye could see. the misty moon flower was known to bloom only in the most remote, desolate parts of the mountain ranges, where the air was thin and bitter cold. zhao tian''s breath caught in surprise as he looked out over the landscape ahead. the peaks of distant mountains loomed like jagged teeth in the horizon, their snow-covered tops gleaming under the sun. the air, once fresh and warm, grew thin and crisp as they ventured closer to the snow-capped region. the temperature dropped noticeably, and the wind began to bite at their exposed skin. yao jing smiled faintly "it''s been a long time since i came here and i was always alone.. but this time i have my own disciple." as he muttered, she extended her hand to him "come here, disciple... it is cold, isn''t it?" with a nod, zhao tian extended his hand, his fingers interwining with hers and a soft sigh escaped his lips, feeling her body''s warmth. puling him closer, she muttered "flow your flame energy constantly in your body, but don''t use too much astral energy or else your astral energy reserves will be depleted quickly from your body." zhao tian gave a nod and steam began to rise from his skin, pushing away the cold air from his body. as the last of the wolves fell, silence returned to the frozen landscape. the snow around them was dotted with smoldering patches, the warmth from the fire dissipating quickly in the biting cold. yao jing turned to him, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear and a faint, triumphant smile on her lips. "this place might be cold, but a little fire can still work wonders." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "i am surprised... you got some moves." hearing this, yao jing''s lips twitched, her gaze narrowing as she shot him a mock-offended look. "oh? and just what did you take me for?" with a playful smile, he replied "a blockhead master who knows nothing but alchemy." "oh? is that right?" without another word, yao jing crouched down and scooped a handful of snow into her palms, her gaze never leaving zhao tian. with a mischevious grin, she grabbed zhao tian''s cheeks pressing the snow on him. "shhh!" he hissed, feeling the cold sting his skin as she laughed. he grabbed her hand, trying to pull it away, but the cold left a pink flush on his face that only made yao jing laugh harder. "hahahaha!" yao jing burst into laughter looking at the red flush on his cheeks because of the cold and zhao tian''s eyebrow twitched in frustration. "i will surely get back at you for this." yao jing let out her tongue with a mocking expression on her face which only fueled zhao tian''s frustration. however, he couldn''t contain his amused laugh and wrapped his arm around her shoulder "now, come on.. let''s go master." continue reading at m|v-l''e -novelhall.net "yeah, yeah... hahaha. your face... hahahaha." "stop laughing..." "bahahahaha!!!" "i will seriously punch you!" ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 534: Alchemy Exploration [2] "hahaha!" yao jing''s laughter echoed through the snowy silence, filling the cold, empty expanse with a warmth that melted away the frosty tension between master and disciple. explore stories at m,v l''e-novelhall.net zhao tian could only shake his head in exasperation, his cheeks still tingling from the bitter cold of the snow she''d pressed onto his face. despite his mock frustration, he couldn''t help but smile, feeling lighter than he had in a long time. as they walked forward, yao jing''s laughter gradually softened into chuckles. she glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, a mischievous glint still lingering there. "i didn''t know you were so sensitive to a little cold," she teased, playfully nudging his arm. zhao tian shot her a look, feigning offense. "i''ll remember that, master. next time you ask for my help with anything, i''ll remind you of this day." she rolled her eyes, still grinning. "oh, don''t be such a baby! you could use a bit of toughening up, especially if you''re going to help me gather rare herbs in places like this. besides," she added, smirking, "you need me to guide you, remember?" he gave her a sidelong glance. "so you keep saying. but i think i''m doing just fine on my own here. in fact..." his voice trailed off as he bent down, scooping up a handful of snow, a devious smirk playing on his lips. yao jing''s eyes widened as she took a step back, laughing nervously. "tian... don''t you dare." but before she could react, he launched the snowball at her, hitting her square on the shoulder. the powdery snow exploded across her black robe, the cold seeping through the thin fabric. she gasped, both in surprise and amusement, as the chill hit her skin. "oh, you''re in for it now, tian!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with playful vengeance as she scooped up her own handful of snow. she launched it back at him, and it hit his chest with a satisfying splat, sending flecks of snow scattering across his shoulders. *splat* they continued like this, hurling snow at each other, their laughter ringing out across the desolate landscape. for a moment, they were just two people, lost in the fun and exhilaration of a friendly snow fight. yao jing''s cheeks flushed a rosy pink from the cold and exertion, and her hair fell loose, stray strands framing her face in soft waves. she looked more carefree than zhao tian had ever seen her... less like the stoic master and more like someone who enjoyed every moment of life. yao jing shook her head in exasperation "it is a basic knowledge to bring stuff like that when going to pick up a herb in the forest, how can you forget that. were you planning to sleep on the ground?" zhao tian just shrugged and a sigh escaped her lips, "well, you can use my tent, come with me..." she pulled the zip open on the entrance and the two of them entered the tent. the tent was surprisingly roomy, with enough space for them both to stretch out comfortably and the fabric was thick, insulating them from the cold. taking a lantern like device from her storage ring, she placed it on the side and turned it on. zhao tian was amused by the device as the heat spread through the tent giving a perfect warmth for them. "you are well prepared." yao jing hit his shoulder playfully "of course, i often come to the forest to get herbs." after setting up the inside, yao jing headed back outside and knelt down, retrieving a bundle of wooden branches from her storage ring. she arranged them into a small pile and ignited them with a flick of her fingers. the fire blazed warmly, casting flickering shadows on the surrounding trees. and in the next instant, she took a barbecue from her storage ring and placed it on the side "muhehehe, we can eat good." zhao tian laughed, watching her pull a tray of frozen meat from her storage ring and place it on the grill with practiced ease. she was more prepared than he could have imagined¡ªit felt like she''d turned their search for rare herbs into a full-blown camping trip. as she placed the cuts of meat one by one on the barbecue, the sound of sizzling filled the air, and the aroma of cooking meat wafted around them, mingling with the scent of pine and snow. "come here, tian." -------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! fuck these exams Chapter 535: Alchemy Exploration [3] yao jing puled two wooden chairs from her storage ring and placed them on the ground near the barbecue and turned to zhao tian. "come here, tian," yao jing called, pointing the chair beside her. he joined her, taking a seat by the fire. they sat in companionable silence for a while, watching the meat cook. the firelight illuminated her face, casting a warm glow across her features and highlighting the hint of a smile tugging at her lips. there was a softness in her eyes, as this is the first time someone is beside her in times like this. the crispy sound of the burning wood and the spicy noises of the steak on the barbecue filled the air as they sat there silently watching the sun disappear. after a while, yao jing stood up to check on the barbecue and noticed the meat was in the perfect stage. yao jing turned to him, handing over a skewer with a slice of perfectly cooked meat. "here, you can have this." with a smile, zhao tian accepted the plate and began to eat the steak. the warmth of the fire slowly died down as they finished their meal, leaving only glowing embers and the faint scent of charred wood in the crisp evening air. yao jing leaned back in her chair, stretching her arms and sighing with a look of contentment. "that was... perfect," she murmured, gazing up at the stars scattered across the sky. hearing her words, zhao tian nodded his head "yeah..." after another comfortable silence, yao jing finally stood, brushing off her hands and glancing at the tent. "then, i guess, it''s time to sleep.. do you have a blanket?" with a nod, zhao tian took a thick, comfortable blanket from his storage ring and yao jing smiled seeing it "great." however, zhao tian''s eyes darkened as he remembered it was the same blanket he slept with li xueyan when he went with her for that bandit mission. ''tch...'' yao jing brought out another small heat lantern, placing it on another side. its soft, warm light filled the space, casting comforting shadows that seemed to wrap around them. yao jing took a large blanket and laid it on the ground. she sat down on her blanket and adjusted herself until she was lying down comfortably. zhao tian also slowly lay beside her on the blanket and she covered them with the long white quilt. there is still a good distance between them and zhao tian turned to the left, showing her back to him. she chuckled in her heart and closed her eyes... drifting to her sleep. ... as dawn approached, the first gentle rays of sunlight filtered through the small cracks of the tent, casting a warm glow over the peaceful scene inside. the night air had gradually lost its chill, and the faint songs of early birds echoed in the distance. zhao tian stirred slightly, his eyes blinking open to the soft, golden light that bathed the tent. he turned his head to see yao jing still peacefully asleep beside him, her face softened in slumber. slowly, zhao tian shifted his weight, propping himself up on one elbow to get a better look at her. as if sensing his gaze, yao jing''s eyes fluttered open and she blinked sleepily, her eyes still hazy with the remnants of her dreams. when she saw him watching her, she gave a lazy smile, one hand reaching up to rub her eyes. "you''re awake early," she murmured, her voice soft and still thick with sleep. zhao tian chuckled, shifting slightly to sit up. "could say the same about you." she smiled faintly "well, a good night''s sleep will do that. though, i must say, it''s strange having company in a tent after so long. i thought you''d have tossed and turned all night, keeping me up." read new adventures at m_v-l''e|-novelhall.net zhao tian''s lips twitched "i am not a child." "hahaha.. come on, let''s go and continue our search. we still have a large amount of land to cover." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 536: A small look into the past [1] "hahaha..." inside a cozy room, a little girl with tan skin, short black hair, and green eyes is sitting on the floor, playing with flames in her hand. the fire danced around her fingers, a reddish glow illuminating her wide, curious eyes as she experimented with each flick and spark, her control already beyond what most would expect of a child. there are two other women inside the room who were smiling and looking at the child playing with the fire. "makena... already controlling the flames to such a degree at her age," one of the women murmured with a proud smile. the other nodded, her gaze softening. "hmm, she truly is the pride of the hafsatu family... a prodigy. she''ll lead us into greatness." continue your journey at m_v--novelhall.net hafsatu family, one of the four duke clans, directly serving to the king of tapiwa. makena hafsatu, a girl born to the duke clan, one known for their mastery of alchemy and fire cultivation. from a young age, she was a prodigy, hailed as the clan''s pride and their hope for greater influence in the high star. her abilities blossomed rapidly, and her family made her train endlessly, pushing her to her limits in their ambition to strengthen the clan''s standing. she was given countless titles, praised as the "hope of hafsatu," the "future flame," and the clan''s own "star of high star." her parents and elders constantly reminded her of her value, of her duty to them. to outsiders, her life appeared perfect¡ªa gifted girl in a prestigious clan, destined for greatness. as makena grew up, she was so happy because her people are relying on her and expecting great things from her. but life in the clan was a gilded cage. her every moment was controlled, every friendship supervised, and every smile calculated. she rarely left the grounds of the clan estate, her world limited to training halls, libraries, and the alchemical laboratories where she was forced to hone her skills. her life was a relentless cycle of expectations, and her value was measured only by her skill. makena is an important asset to their clan, but what is she worth if the clan itself is going to be destroyed by the thando family? and the evil sect was also very interested in makena''s fire, which could purify even corpses, so it was perfect for them. makena hafsatu was given no choice but to comply, manipulated with a potion created by her father that eroded her will, making her a tool of destruction. and soon, the war between the two clans began... as the war progressed, makena was forced to unleash horrors upon the battlefield. she created powerful potions that caused plague and diseases across the battlefield. her purifying flames burn the corpses of the soldiers to cinders, turning their blood to essence to feed upon by the evil sect. she watched as her enemies fell before her, screaming in agony. she fought without mercy, her soul growing emptier with each death, knowing that her actions were not her own but dictated by a father who saw her as nothing more than a weapon. ... as makena hafsatu stood amid the battlefield, her once-bright green eyes dulled by the horrors, her heart felt as cold and hollow as the corpses strewn around her. the stench of death hung thick in the air, and her flames danced ominously, fueled not by her spirit but by the twisted will of her father and the pact he had made. she had become the "crimson heir" her family had always envisioned but at a cost so deep that her own spirit felt caged and suffocated. her father, duke hafsatu, watched from afar, eyes gleaming with a chilling satisfaction as makena''s flames burned through the bodies of thando soldiers, reducing them to smoldering heaps. each corpse purified by her fire left behind a crimson essence that was greedily gathered by the evil sect, their cloaked figures hovering at the edges of the battlefield, taking the life force she unwittingly extracted from the dead. as she looked at the corpses, her eyes moistened and a tear slipped past her eyes as her mind flashed back to when she was a little girl, sitting on the floor of her family''s hall, laughing as she played with her flames. but even the tears themselves evaporated into steam by her flames "even my tears don''t belong to me... i want to go back." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 537: A small look into the past [2] as makena stood in the aftermath of the battle, she looked at the corpses around her... they were the bodies of every innocent life she had unwittingly taken. her father''s voice echoed through her mind, reminding her of her "duty" to the clan, but each of his words felt like another rope tightening around her throat. she felt suffocated, as her identity was swallowed by a role she had never chosen. the evil sect, watching from the shadows, sent their acolytes to gather the crimson essences left from the scorched corpses. they didn''t see makena as the prodigy she was raised to be but as a resource, a well of unending power they could drain. the high priest of the sect approached her, a grotesque figure dressed in dark robes. his skeletal hand reached out, touching her shoulder with a mockery of kindness. his touch was ice against her skin, chilling her to the bone, yet she couldn''t move, bound by the potion that eroded her will. "your flames are extraordinary, child," he muttered. "a gift so rare... but i see your sorrow, your longing for freedom. perhaps... you have grown tired of the hafsatu family." "come to us willingly, and we can grant you purpose beyond the cage they''ve trapped you in. serve us, and your pain will be... transformed." makena''s heart wavered, a flicker of desperation surfacing in her gaze, but she knew that any deal with the evil sect would lead to a fate far worse than the life she already endured. still, her soul was so tattered, and the hope of freedom... was tantalizing. as she stood paralyzed, her father''s figure appeared on a distant hill. his silhouette was framed by the moon, a shadow watching her, ensuring she fulfilled her purpose. his gaze was cold and empty of the love she had once dreamed a father should have. the high priest''s voice whispered once more in her ear. "there is another way, if you so wish it. we have powers that can... ease your suffering. all it will cost you is one small favor." makena''s heart scorched, her hatred flaring briefly within her hollow soul. then the man''s gaze flickered to makena, who was also bleeding with scars and bruises all over her face. "makena... quickly give me a healing pill. i lost my spatial ring in the battle." hearing her father''s command, makena stood there still, her eyes devoid of any emotions. he took a step closer, his one good eye narrowing as saw that she is silent. stay tuned with mvl the duke''s face contorted with irritation, as he took another step, his voice rising, "are you deaf, girl? i told you to give me a pill. now!" "curse you, duke hafsatu..." from the shattered walls, some men came there and the high preist was among them, limping his way towards them with a broken staff in his hand. "urrrghhh, we lost almost all of our men, duke hafsatu. your family is ruined, and our sect lies in shambles. we sacrificed so much for this alliance... how are you going to compensate for all of this?" duke hafsatu clutching the blood on his left hand, forced his breath to speak "m-makena.. you can have her." the high priest clicked his tongue; he thought that after killing the duke with makena, he can plunder the clan''s resources.. but now they were all destroyed. well, whatever, as long as he gets makena hafsatu. makena''s eyes glistened in disgust looking at the two men bargaining her as if she were some product. but again, thinking about it... "haa..." for the first time, makena''s lips parted, and a hollow, humorless smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. "hahaha..." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 538: A small look into the past [3] makena''s gaze condensed, disgust bubbling up within her as she watched the two men barter her away like some prized possession. she was no longer a person in their eyes... just a pawn to use. the bitterness that had simmered within her for years now burned into something more dangerous. but again, thinking about it... "haa..." for the first time, makena''s lips parted, and a hollow, humorless smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. "hahaha..." her laughter was low, but it carried a weight that silenced everything around her. the men turned to her, startled by her sudden laughter, and in their eyes, she saw the faintest flicker of fear. she took a step forward, and with a sudden burst of energy, flames erupted from her body like an inferno. *woosh* seeing her maniac laugh, the duke''s eyes widened, and for the first time, the arrogance in his face vanished, replaced by terror. "m-makena..." he stammered. ''my authority over her will... just now.'' the duke''s face twisted in anger and desperation as he took another shaky step toward makena, "makena! obey your father!" beside him, the high priest, clutching his broken staff, sneered as he limped closer to her. his voice was rasping as he spoke with a grin. "obey? duke, you''re a fool if you think she still serves you." he turned to makena, his tone dripping with wickedness. "makena, you were destined to serve the high order. as i already said, we''ll give you true power... far beyond what your family could." "bahahaha..." her lips curled up in a cold smile "true power?" her voice was soft, almost mocking. "you think you can bargain with me now?" with a pulse of astral energy, her body began to swirl with flames, as they grew brighter in the cold night. "you wanted a weapon, didn''t you?" she extended her hand, flames swirling around her fingers, crackling with deadly energy. "let me show you what you created." the high priest''s face twisted in anger as he watched the flames rise around her, and his grip on the broken staff tightened. "you think your flames frighten me, girl?" raising his broken staff high, he began to chant as dark energy swirled around him, casting a gray aura. *treek* with a thunderous crack, a wave of dark energy burst from his body, pushing her back momentarily. but makena spun, grabbing his wrist and twisting until she heard it snap. she shoved him to the ground and unleashed her flames, watching him reduced to ashes. the last of the men fell before her, eyes wide with terror. "please," he begged, crawling backward, his hands raised in surrender. "i was only following orde-" she silenced him with a single, fiery blast, his words dying on his lips as he crumbled to nothing. when the battlefield finally fell silent, makena turned to face the duke, her flames dimming slightly. he is lying crumpled on the ground, barely clinging to life as his body is charred and broken. she kneeled beside him, her voice soft, almost gentle. "you raised me to be your weapon," she murmured. "but you never understood that a weapon, once unleashed, has no loyalty." with that, she pressed her hand to his chest, and fire poured from her palm, sinking into him with deadly heat. "gaahhh!!" he gasped, his body convulsing as the flames consumed him from the inside out. when it was over, only ashes remained, scattered across the scorched earth. makena rose slowly, her gaze sweeping over the ruins of her former life, the shattered remnants of the hafsatu clan, the evil sect, and the twisted legacy they''d tried to force upon her. "haa..." looking at this, she couldn''t help but laugh... "haha.." "hahahaha..." "hahahahaha!!" ... "hahahahaha!" yao jing was laughing loudly while being carried by zhao tian on his back as she clung to his neck with her legs around his waist. zhao tian was holding her thighs as he continued his walk through the snowy landscape "stop laughing, you idiot." yao jing pouted her lips and pinched his cheeks "who are you calling idiot, you scoundrel." its already been 2 weeks, but still they haven''t found the herb. ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! enjoy new adventures from mvl Chapter 539: Alchemy Exploration [4] it''s been already 2 weeks since zhao tian and yao jing started their journey to find the misty moon petal. "haa..." a hot breath escaped zhao tian''s lips as it turned to snowy mist in the cold surroundings. carrying yao jing in his back, he walked through the snowy path, her body heat giving him comfort in the cold. he could feel her breath close to his ear, steady and calm, as she rested her chin on his shoulder, her gaze watching him with a playful glint. hugging his neck from behind, yao jing placed her chin on his shoulder "tian''er." as he heard her whisper, his body shuddered and he turned to look at her, his lips twitching "can you stop doing that?" yao jing''s lips curled in a teasing smile, and she leaned in closer, letting out a slow, warm breath near his ear. "haa... what do you mean, ''stop it,'' disciple?" she replied in a voice laced with playful seduction, her tone causing a wave of heat to rise up his neck. zhao tian gritted his teeth controlling the yang energy in his body ''fuck.. my yang energy has already increased after entering the empyreal realm.'' ''and i didn''t take any virgin energy for months... and this woman is whispering seductively, making me even more horny.'' his eyelashes trembled ''if things become worse, i got no other choice... but to enter the artifact and ask yao lian''s help.'' he thought remembering the pink fox staying inside the artifact. seeing him visibly shaking and the flush on his face because of the cold made zhao tian even cuter in yao jing''s eyes, making her want to tease him more. her soft lips parted and she softly nibbled on his earlobe. wha- "y-you..." zhao tian stammered, swallowing hard as he attempted to control his voice. "i told you to stop that. you''re teasing a young man, and it''s... dangerous," she smiled faintly. "oh? dangerous, is it? and what exactly would you do, disciple?" her voice dropped to a whisper, the words brushing against his ear like a tantalizing caress. "i can''t imagine my zhao tian would dare to push me down here and... force himself upon me." for a heartbeat, zhao tian felt his self-control waver, the yang energy inside him stirring like a barely contained flame. as he continued going deeper, a bright orange light caught his eye and he looked at the bright orangeish flames. ''an ember raven?'' looking at the large bird with orange fiery embers scattered across its feathers, zhao tian was surprised. the flames clinging to its body were not wild but controlled; they flared and dimmed rhythmically, like a heartbeat of fire. it is one of the few beasts, prized for their loyalty and strength, that could be tamed and used for travel... as he approached the large bird, the bird shrieked in defense, and its feathers stood up aggressively. zhao tian smiled and gently waved his hand "it''s okay... i am not here to harm you." these kinds of beasts have intelligence so they can somewhat understand the body language and what zhao tian was trying to convey. *swish* the bird suddenly opened its mouth as fire energy concentrated in its mouth. *feen* it shot a fire laser straight at zhao tian, but he simply raised his hand, blocking the attack and the flames didn''t scorch his body. as he is the archon of elementals, elemental attacks won''t harm him. and an ember raven''s flames are more powerful than normal human''s flames... but less powerful than an emyreal flame. only then did zhao tian notice that the bird was actually bleeding, with blood dripping beneath its orangish feathers. as he took another step, it screeched in a loud voice... still cautious of him. huh? however, zhao tian soon found out, why the bird is so cautious of him. behind the bird, there is a beautiful woman with lustrous black hair leaning on the cave''s wall and her face is pale, her body marred with injuries. ------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 540: Alchemy Exploration [5] looking at the injured woman, zhao tian''s gaze narrowed and as he tried to move closer, the bird cried loudly, its feathers spreading in defense of the woman. zhao tian waved his arms giving a gesture that everything is okay and uttered "relax, i am here to help." as he spoke, he extended his hand showing his palm, conjuring a spark of flame. the ember raven sensed that the flames is powerful... even more powerful than its own flames and showed a curious look. it tilted its head and moved close to look at zhao tian''s flames. feeling a sense of familiarity with the flames, it crooked its neck and feeling the shift in its demeanor, zhao tian retracted the flames. it stared at zhao tian for a while and then stepped back. zhao tian walked closer and raised his hand to pat its head. the bird looked at his hand for a good while and then slowly lowered its head allowing him to pat its head. zhao tian slowly caressed the head of the bird, as his fingers sank into the bird''s feathers, warm and soft, with the comforting heat of a well-tended hearth. he felt the embers pulsing like the heartbeat of a living flame. smiling, he channeled a soft light energy into the bird, his healing power flowing into its body to close its wounds and soothe its aches. the ember raven shivered as the warmth flowed through it, healing the small gashes and bruises that had marred its ebony feathers. once the healing was complete, it stretched its wings wide, gazing at its restored feathers with something like wonder. then it raised its head and moved closer to zhao tian, caressing its head on his chest lovingly. with a soft chuckle, zhao tian continued patting its head, and the bird opened its beak, clutching his robe. it pulled his robe, bringing him close to the unconscious woman lying on the ground. zhao tian quickly crouched beside the woman and looked at the claw marks on her body, which were seeping with blood. her body is covered with icicles sticking in her flesh, and some parts of her robes were also torn. as he reached out and grasped her wrist, he checked the pulse. huh? zhao tian was startled and the bird raised its beak as if giving zhao tian the feather. with a smile, zhao tian accepted it and affectionately patted its head "you are a good girl." he said warmly, letting his fingers run over her soft, ember-like feathers. the bird closed its eyes and snuggled its head to his chest as it purred lightly. after a moment, the bird shifted and glanced back at her mistress, who lay peacefully within the protective barrier. zhao tian watched as the ember raven moved to her side, nestling down beside her, acting as her silent guardian. the woman''s chest rose and fell steadily now, and her pale body had also gotten color. with a sigh, zhao tian glanced at the cave''s entrance and noticed that it is already dark. he again glanced at the bird and muttered "take care of her, i will return in a while." soon, he dashed out of the cave and again continued his search for any beast meat. as soon as he left, the woman''s eyelashes fluttered open and she looked around in confusion. huh? seeing the shirt on top of her body and her healed injuries, she was taken aback. she turned to look at her beast, which is chirping happily now, and asked "did someone come here and saved me?" the bird nodded its head and the woman sighed in her heart. she again glanced at the shirt and her fingers curled up, gripping it tightly. "i don''t know if the benefactor will return to see me... but i can''t stay here any longer. let''s leave." she stored the shirt in her storage ring and her heart felt guilty that she is leaving without even properly thanking. but she got no other choice... ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 541: Alchemy Exploration [6] ''and how the hell did i end up here?'' zhao tian uttered in his mind looking at the narrow passage he was in, approximately 1400 meters underground. he was hemmed in by the stone walls on either side, which felt almost as if they were closing in on him. now in this tight space, he can only move forward or backward as the tight stone walls are clutching him from both sides. he turned his head to the left and saw the dim light at the end of the passage, but there was a dim light on the right side too. ''which side should i go?'' as he used his astral sense, all he could see was pitch black and he couldn''t sense which side to go. his gaze narrowed ''if anything goes down, i can still enter the artifact to escape... so let''s see what''s down here.'' he decided to go to the left, and since he couldn''t run through the narrow corridor, which was almost crushing from both sides, he decided to teleport. as his range is 200 meters, he quickly began to teleport within the narrow space, moving closer to the end of the tunnel. *woosh* *woosh* he moved swiftly through the passage, each teleportation bringing him closer to the end. the passage felt endless, yet with each jump, the dim glow grew brighter. finally, after several teleports, he reached the end of the tunnel. a few minutes later he reached the end of the narrow tunnel and what he saw was... dead end. -_- a sigh escaped his lips and he turned back to look at the right side path. *woosh* he continued teleporting through the narrow path and finally reached the end of the path, as a bright light flashed his eyes. ''but why would anyone abandon an astral mine with a mother stone?'' as he continued to explore deeper into the cavern, zhao tian''s eyes fell on a row of scattered human skeletons lying along the cave wall. bones of various sizes and shapes, clad in the tattered remnants of robes, armor, and weapons, lined the path like silent sentries. looking at the bones, his gaze narrowed as he noticed a skeleton lying on the wall with a piece of paper in its hand. he crouched down beside the skeleton and took the paper in his hand as he shook it, clearing the dust. opening the folded paper, he read through it "i am xiang min, an outer sect disciple of the jade eclipse sect." "we found this astral mine with a mother stone, but unexpectedly.. a sudden earthquake happened and closed the path for us to leave the mine." "we were stuck here and people here are already fighting each other... without proper food and suffocating air in the underground." "i am sure we will die soon..." as zhao tian read through the letter, he noticed the dried blood stains on the paper. the handwriting was shaky and uneven, as if the writer had fought against exhaustion and pain with every stroke. "an earthquake. then, i guess, the narrow path cracked open due to the same earthquake, and i slid in the narrow gap because of that fucking snow landslide while returning to the tent." he recalled his own slip into the narrow gap, the way the ground had given way under his feet without warning as he descended the mountain. the brutal impact of the snow landslide, as it had hurtled down from above, struck him like a wave, forcing him into the confined space before he could even react. "well i could have escaped if only i had properly teleported at that time, and soon the narrow gap was filled with snow and soil from the landslide, making me unable to climb up through the pathway." a soft sigh escaped his lips, looking at the skeletons scattered around here and there. he stood up, storing the letter back in his ring ''after returning to the sect, i need to report this.'' ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 542: Alchemy Exploration [7] standing up, zhao tian glanced around at the cavern ''in the letter it is said, the way they came was closed... so i have to find that way.'' ''if i can destroy the obstacle created by the earthquake, i can get out of here.'' he can easily escape here if he went into the artifact and as fei lingxi''s ring is connected to his room in the sect, if she came outside with him, he would be directly teleported back to the sect. but then he has to explain to yao jing how he disappeared from the forest and appeared in the sect which is thousands of kilometers apart. another thing is, if he reported about the astral mine to the sect... they would ask him how he escaped the mine without a passage. he can''t say that he just teleported back into the artifact. so first thing, he had to find the path that the outer disciples had once used and ensure his journey looked feasible from the outside. ''the only thing is... yao jing must be searching for me right now and that woman i saved in the cave, she might have woken up.'' with a faint sigh, he continued walking through the cavern and a spark of light energy is glowing on his palm showing the way forward. he glanced around at the uneven walls and the astral stones stuck on them. he continued down the uneven corridor, each step resounding in the cavernous silence, until he reached a section where the path abruptly ended at a formidable stone wall. ''so this is the way that was closed due to the earthquake.'' he reached out and touched the stone wall as he used his astral sense. he noticed many cracks and the slashes of swords over the wall which should probably be made buy the outer disciples. the walls in the astral mine are extremely tougher than normal stones making it hard to mine, so as outer court disciples, they are very weak to break the wall. zhao tian took a deep breath and clenched his fist as he threw a powerful punch to the wall. *thoom* the whole cavern shook for a second and the wall burst, several cracks forming on its surface. he was quite surprised as the walls is tougher than he expected. taking a soft breath, he channeled astral energy into his fist and he threw a flurry of punches to the wall with full force, vibrating the walls as dust and debris rained down around him. ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! ora! zhao tian didn''t reply to the old man and turned his gaze to the large door, through which a woman clad in a black suit appeared. she had long black hair and the suit was quite tight on her body showing her sexy curves and the shirt showed her bust cleavage. looking at the beautiful woman, zhao tian''s eyes narrowed ''she is powerful...'' the woman raised an eyebrow, surprised by zhao tian''s handsome face and she tilted her head, a teasing smile appearing on her lips "oh well, aren''t you a cutie...?" as she asked, she turned her eyes to the large opening on the wall and her lips curled up. she turned to look at the workers and gestured them to look into the hole. "you, there," she said, her voice taking on an authoritative edge. "go check out that hole. looks like someone found a hidden pathway we didn''t know about." some workers nodded and quickly rushed inside the cavern. zhao tian''s eyes followed the workers for a second ''seems like they are still not aware of the mother stone in the mine... this is going to create chaos.'' the woman looked at zhao tian "so, cute little brother, how are you going to explain the hole you put on the wall?" zhao tian met her gaze with a calm expression, showing no sign of discomfort. he shrugged casually, his voice steady. "got caught in a landslide on the mountainside," he said smoothly. "ended up sliding through a narrow crevice and found myself stuck in the back end of this mine." -_- huh? continue reading at mvl the woman''s smile didn''t waver, but her eyes sharpened, assessing him in silence. "oh?" she purred, her fingers lightly resting on her chin as though deep in thought. "and that brought you here, all the way into our precious mine, in the middle of a mountain range?" she crossed her arms, her gaze narrowing. "quite a tale. care to elaborate?" -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 543: Alchemy Exploration [8] the woman''s gaze narrowed, her fingers lightly resting on her chin as though deep in thought. "and that brought you here, all the way into our mine, in the middle of a mountain range?" she crossed her arms "quite a tale. care to elaborate?" zhao tian shrugged casually "i am not lying, it''s up to you if you want to believe me or not." the woman continued to stare, clearly not convinced by his nonchalance, but something about his calm demeanor unsettled her. she leaned in slightly thinking about it ''seems like he isn''t lying...'' zhao tian''s eyes glanced around at the workers who are still standing there, staring at him. ''what''s up with them? why are they looking at me like that? i can feel their hostile gazes.. and some people seem nervous.'' ''maybe they are illegally doing things here?'' with a thoughtful face, zhao tian looked at the woman "i wonder.. which great faction are you from." the woman smiled faintly "that''s none of your concern, cutie." "madam calista! madam calista!" a worker came rushing out from the newly opened tunnel zhao tian had created. his face was flushed, a mixture of excitement and fear in his expression as he approached calista, casting quick and wary glances at zhao tian. calista glanced at the man and raised an eyebrow "what happened? is that side also an astral mine?" the worker hurriedly nodded and replied "yes, madam callista.. more than that.. there is a mother stone." what? calista was startled to hear this and hastily turned to zhao tian "a mother.. stone?" to confirm it herself, she dashed inside the cavern and instantly reached the open space in the cavern. raising her head, she glanced at the large diamond-like stone embedded on the ceiling of the cavern and her lips parted in surprise. "a mother stone... my first time seeing one," as she muttered, her eyes squinted in thought "no wonder, there is a rich amount of high astral stones in the mine... there is actually a mother stone hidden inside the cavern." a faint sigh escaped her lips. "he was such a cutie," she muttered to herself with a hint of regret, "and i even had thoughts of playing with him. but poor guy..." her lips curled into a smirk. "i can''t risk getting punished by the ''summit''." he turned his head and looked at the workers who were rushing out of the hole. he can see that they are tense and are gripping the pickaxes in their hands tightly. the pickaxes are not normal as they are enhanced enough to break through the rocks of this mine, which outer disciples can''t. *flick* a sleek black sword with a purple hilt appeared on zhao tian''s hand ''well, i already expected this...'' ''i am a witness who knows about the mother stone, if words went out... it would cause wars. how can they let me go easily after this? the workers who stepped out of the cave looked at the others and spoke "madam calista has ordered us to kill hi-" *flick* *sleesh* zhao tian teleported from his place and appeared behind the worker as he slashed the sword, cleanly cutting his body in half from his waist. *thud* without stopping, he twisted around and a surge of lightning elemental sparkled on his blade as his sword sliced through the next worker''s head. *splash* as blood splattered on the cave walls, zhao tian didn''t stop, and with a burst of energy, he weaved through the group of workers beheading them. as he moved, more workers leaped toward him, desperation and fear propelling them forward. looking at the group of workers jumping at him from all sides, a blue glint passed through zhao tian''s eyes. suddenly the temperature in the cave went low and in the next instant, crystalline icicles appeared out of thin air trapping the group of workers inside it. looking at the huge icicle berg, zhao tian snapped his finger and the icicles burst into pieces, blasting their bodies as blood splashed everywhere. those who remained alive stumbled backward, trembling, their faces pale as they looked upon zhao tian in horror and before they could respond, zhao tian again disappeared from his place. *swoosh* *sleesh* "argh!'' "guragh!" "wai-" "no!" ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 544: Fight against the Gorilla [1] *tap* *tap* faint footsteps of heels echoed through the silent cavern as calista walked through the hole, stepping into the bloody bath. her eyebrows raised in amusement as she glanced at zhao tian, who was standing amidst the pile of corpses. a faint smile curled up at the corner of her lips "well, i am surprised. i lost in admiring the mother stone that i forgot about you... and this is what happened." as she glanced at the corpses, she uttered with an amused smile "they were only one stage below you, yet you managed to beat every single one of them... even when they teamed up." "for a level three stellar essence stage cultivator, you seem powerful." "and i can sense two elementals sparkling in the atmosphere. lightning and ice?" she tilted her head and smiled "so, a genius. care to join our ''fallen mandate''?" "we welcome potential seeds like you and nurture them... dual elementals, that''s quite rare, you know?" zhao tian''s gaze narrowed ''fallen mandate? what is that organization?" he slashed the sword and the blood splattered on the ground from his blade "i don''t want to include myself in any organization." calista sighed, her smile twisting into one of mock regret "then it is truly a shame." as she spoke with a sigh, she slipped her hands into the pocket of her pants and retrieved two gloves from it. explore new worlds at mvl the wrist part on the gloves is embedded with tough metal scrabs as she wore it on her hands. "i want to kill you soon, but since you killed my members. let me torture you." she clenched her fist feeling the fabric of the gloves and glanced at zhao tian "show me what you have, genius." zhao tian sighed in his heart as this was really a deadly battle ''she is on the same level as shenyi, i guess. i am not sure... i can''t see through her cultivation.'' ''arcane enclave'' the space around zhao tian began to churn as he used his domain and calista sensed that something was off with zhao tian''s aura. her gaze narrowed and before she could make a move, her eyes shrank in shock and she instantly ducked, dodging the sword slash. ''huh? when did he appear behind me?'' *cough* with a faint cough, he rubbed the blood with the back of his palm as he stored the sword back in his storage ring. "nah." *crack* a dark energy oozed out of zhao tian''s body as black lightning began to crackle around his body. huh? calista''s eyes shrank in shock feeling the energy around him ''darkness and lightning? why is a human using darkness elemental? what is he?'' ''darkness is exclusive only for eldritchfiends...'' a smile curled on zhao tian''s lips ''no wonder eldritchfiends are feared among astral realm and high stars.. even the first honoured one couldn''t eliminate that race.'' ''this darkness elemental is more powerful than other basic elementals.'' *flick* with a tear in space, he appeared behind her and calista reacted swiftly, throwing a punch toward his face. a dark glint passed through his eyes and he quickly turned his neck as her fist grazed near his cheek. dark lightning condensed in his fist as he thrust his punch directly aiming for her left plank. calista''s eyes narrowed and she instantly moved her left elbow, blocking the punch. *crack* his fist collided with her elbow and she felt his punch straining her bone as she was pushed back. "urgh!" she took three steps back grasping her elbow and she felt an unbearable pain rippling through her whole body as the dark lightning passed through her entire body. *flick* zhao tian didn''t gave her time to snap out of her surprise as he again teleported, throwing a punch at her chest. *crack* his punch landed on her cleavage and she again felt the dark lightning shot through her body. "aargh!" ------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! thankyou for the golden tickets man.. gimme more :) Chapter 545: Fight against the Gorilla [2] *crack* zhao tian''s punch landed on her cleavage and she again felt the dark lightning shot through her body. "aargh!" calista let out a cry of agony, her face twisted with pain as she stumbled back. but even as the pain wracked her body, she gritted her teeth, fighting to stay on her feet. *woosh* zhao tian lunged forward again, the darkness and lightning swirling around him as he swung his fist toward her. *swish* calista retaliated, as she sidestepped his attack, her hand forming a blade as she struck at his ribs. her palm connected with his side, sending a sharp sting rippling through his torso, but zhao tian merely grinned through the pain, his dark aura intensifying. without missing a beat, calista delivered a swift kick to his stomach, forcing him back. zhao tian coughed, tasting his blood on his tongue, as he was again shot towards the wall in the cave. *thoom* ''damn it!'' calista was totally confused by the whole situation right now ''why the fuck is he using darkness elemental... and every time he approaches me, my body feels heavy and my movements are slow.'' her black eyes narrowed as she looked at the young man who was again standing from the debris, blood seeping out of his torso, where she had sliced him just now. zhao tian glanced down at his robes and a sigh escaped his lips ''the robes are hindering my movements...'' as he spoke, his fingers curled up in his robes and he tore it down from his body, revealing his toned muscles. calista grinned seeing his body and saw him wearing only boxers "what are you showing to a woman.. you sick pervert." zhao tian didn''t heed her words and looked down at his torso, where blood was gushing out through the deep wound. *flick* the sword again appeared in his hand as he glanced at calista ''even with my domain, i am barely keeping up...'' *woosh* with a sudden burst of energy, he darted forward, his movements blurring as he closed the distance between them, his sword striking out in a deadly arc. calista''s eyes narrowed and she quickly sidestepped, her gloved hand shooting out to grab the blade. her metal-enforced gloves sparked as they met the edge of his sword, and she twisted her grip, intending to wrench it from his hand. but zhao tian was ready and he released the hilt just as her fingers closed around it, and with a swift movement, he slid low, using his momentum to bring his fist crashing into her side. what? calista was taken aback as she felt her hand go numb and saw the space fabric slowly breaking ''what is this?'' *thrissh* zhao tian shattered her hold, dropping to the ground as a wave of astral energy rushed out from his body, ice, and dark lightning converging in a violent storm around him. the cavern trembled as ice spread in intricate patterns across the walls, and dark lightning arced wildly around his body illuminating the dark space with a fierce, radiant glow. calista shielded her eyes, but her lips curled into a grin, unfazed "what kind of powers are you hiding.. you sicko?" "you fucking gorilla..." *woosh* *thud* they clashed again, their movements drifted like a blur as they traded blow after blow. calista landed a powerful punch to his jaw, and his head snapped back, blood spraying from his lip. his vision blurred momentarily, but he pushed through, throwing a brutal uppercut that caught her on the chin, sending her staggering back. panting, zhao tian wiped his mouth, his body was covered in bruises, blood dripping from numerous cuts as his dark energy flickered like a struggling flame. "ahh fuck, this is frustrating... your physique is powerful and how are you keeping up with me, fucker?" she clenched her fists, dark bruises marking her arms and chest from his relentless attacks. "i''ll make you regret ever wielding that cursed darkness power." with that, she lunged forward, her fists glowing with a fierce, bright energy as she punched straight toward him. *flick* zhao tian dodged to the side, but her fist grazed his shoulder, the energy scorching his skin. explore more stories with mvl gritting his teeth, he retaliated with a spinning kick, his foot connecting with her side and sending her sprawling. calista rolled down on the floor, dust sticking to her skin and instantly stood up, brushing the dust from her breasts. zhao tian glanced down at her chest jiggling, and the woman clicked her tongue in disgust "bastard..." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 546: Fight against the Gorilla [3] *thoomm* zhao tian''s back slammed against the wall, the force of impact sending cracks webbing through the stone as dust and debris rained down around him. his body sagged against the rough surface, blood trickling from fresh cuts that dotted his skin. bruises and welts were already ripping along his arms and torso, and the metallic tang of blood filled his mouth as he coughed. "haa..." letting out a sigh, he licked the blood from his lips as he glanced at calista who was dashing towards him entering his domain, though the effect was subtle... it barely hindered her speed, just enough for him to track her. as she entered his domain, zhao tian watched her body getting slower ''as i thought...'' *woosh* as she swung her fist, he raised his elbow to block her punch but in the next instant, she stopped her punch and used her right knee, landing a jab at his torso. ''ah, shit!'' *crack* her knee broke through his rib cage and he was again blasted to the wall. *thoom* his eyes blurred for a second as his back smashed into the wall ''now that i recall it...'' ''the first time, i felt my space energy improve was during the earth''s ascension to high star.'' *thud* he landed on the floor on his feet, his legs wobbly but he was like in a trance as his mind kept thinking ''that was when.. i was cornered in a pinch situation.'' *flick* gritting her teeth, calista''s body blurred for a second as she appeared beside zhao tian and grabbed his neck, throwing him on the ground. *thoom* his body was beaten to the ground, but his eyes were zoned out, thoughts swirling in his mind ''that moment... i was cornered and pressured by that golden eye in the sky.'' calista appeared near him and raised her leg,giving a powerful kick to his torso, sending him flying into the air. zhao tian''s body spun rapidly in the air as he was again thrown to the walls and he thought in his mind ''yeah.. and the second time, was in rupture.'' as zhao tian stood up, calista saw that his eyes were not clear and he was zoning out "did i hit too hard that you lost your mind?" zhao tian''s whole body trembled in pain as he struggled to even stand ''yeah.. another life-threatening situation.'' ''was it desperation?'' ''will to survive?'' ''my physique''s ability to adapt?'' calista muttered as she looked at the wound on his chest closing because of light energy ''fuck this shit.. i got caught up in this.'' ''such a genius, with four elementals and the forbidden darkness. he is already matching up to me when he is two stages below me.'' ''huff.. danger. future threat... i need to exterminate him here.'' her eyes glinted as she gripped her fist ''that artifact is a one-time use. i can''t use it on this puny brat.'' *flick* she saw his nonchalant face and stretched her arms, her breasts jiggling with her body movements. *flick* without another word, she dashed to him and zhao tian''s gaze narrowed ''condense the space energy... and reduce the radius.'' his ''arcane enclave'' was modified as the radius shrunk from 10 meters to 5 meters, but the space energy condensed in this short radius doubled. as soon as she stepped into the domain, zhao tian saw her body moving at a slower rate than last time ''welcome to my world, you damn gorilla.'' she threw a punch at his face, this time aiming for the head. zhao tian could see through her moves and dodged to the left as he took a sharp dagger from his storage ring, slashing to her neck. hwa- calista''s eyes shrank in shock and she barely made it in time as she raised her hand, taking the stab on her shoulder. "arghhhh!" *sqeauch* the dagger thrust through her skin, tearing her muscle as he pushed the dagger even deeper. and without giving her a second to rest, he threw a fist to her face as his knuckles connected with her mouth. *thoom* she was blasted into the wall, her body crackling with dark lightning surging through her veins. "urghhh!!" she growled in utter pain and her face grimaced as she raised her gaze looking at zhao tian, whose body was crackling with dark lightning. a smile stretched across his lips "kill me more... so i can improve." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 547: Fight against the Gorilla [4] zhao tian staggered, his body battered and bruised, as he barely managed to stay on his feet. blood dripped steadily from deep cuts across his arms and legs, pooling beneath him as his breath came in gasps. *woosh* calista''s body blurred as she quickly raised her leg, giving a roundabout kick to his chest, blasting him off to the ground. "urgh!" *thoom* his body was smashed to the ground as he rolled on the floor, his whole body aching in pain. despite the pain, zhao tian stood up, his mind reeling in thought as he licked the blood on his lips ''i am not even using light energy now... pushing my body to the brink, forcing myself to improve in a life threatening situation.'' ''fuck.. am i turning into a masochist?'' as he raised his gaze, blood dribbled down his face and saw the smirk on calista''s face "as i thought, you brat..." "i have heard that even though light energy is rare, to heal big injuries... it will consume a lot of energy." "that''s why you are not healing your injuries now, right?." zhao tian spat the blood seeping on his mouth and replied "shut up, you gorilla." your journey continues with §Þ?? the only reason he is not healing is to push his body to the limits... *swoosh* clicking her tongue, she leaped forward, her fists wreathed in astral energy, and he barely managed to parry the blow, his arm trembling from the impact. his eyes trembled momentarily, but he forced himself to stay focused. zhao tian countered as dark lightning crackled from his fists and he launched a powerful punch aimed at her torso. *flick* calista twisted aside at the last second, but the lightning grazed her, leaving a scorch mark on her shoulder. she snarled, eyes narrowing in frustration. "you''re persistent, but that''s not enough to defeat me!" before he could respond, calista slipped inside his guard, delivering a rapid sequence of punches and kicks that zhao tian struggled to deflect. *thoom* one punch landed squarely on his ribs, shattering bone with a sickening crunch. "argh!" he grunted in pain, stumbling back, but calista gave him no time to recover. *thud* she followed up with a brutal kick to his chest, sending him crashing against the cavern floors. "fuck... she broke my left arm." zhao tian gasped, blood dripping from his mouth as he pushed himself off the floor. ice energy swirled around his left shoulder as it closed the injury of the missing arm, stopping the blood loss. *thud* calista threw his torn arm aside as she had a smirk on her face "so, genius... what are you going to do now? it will consume a lot of energy to heal that arm." ignoring the excruciating pain, zhao tian centered himself, feeling the dark lightning within him surge stronger than ever. ''it''s time to step up the gear...'' *feen* his domain expanded, filling the cavern with oppressive energy as he stepped forward, a cold glint passing through his eyes. "h-huh?" calista was startled by the sudden energy pressing her body and she felt her legs trembling. ''m-my body feels heavy....'' *flick* she barely had time to react as zhao tian appeared before her, his remaining arm coated in dark lightning. *thoom* he delivered a powerful punch to her chest, sending her staggering back as she coughed a mouthful of blood "guaargh!" she countered, slashing at him with her claws, but he twisted just in time, deflecting her strike and landing a knee to her abdomen. "argh! you fucking bastard." looking at her bountiful body filled with bruises and injuries, zhao tian smiled "see, how beautiful i have made you..." *flick* she spun on her heel, as she stretched her leg, giving a high kick to his face, but zhao tian steadily grabbed her foot. he raised his own leg delivering a powerful kick to her face, snapping her jaw to the left as she twisted on the air falling to the floor. "arghhh!" ''w-why does his attack feel so heavy and powerful than before?'' zhao tian looked at his bloodied right hand ''adding space energy to my attacks... hmm, good improvement.'' as he thought, he glanced at calista ''now, time for pay back...'' calista hurriedly stood up and took a fight posture, however, at this time *thooooommmm* the whole cave shook for a second as a scream echoed through the surroundings "where is my disciple?!" ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 548: Where is my disciple? *thooooommmm* the ground quaked violently, sending cracks racing along the cave walls as a scream echoed through the surroundings: "where is my disciple?!" huh? zhao tian was startled to hear yao jing''s voice ringing from outside. calista''s gaze narrowed and she turned her gaze to the large stone door "someone breached our gates?" *thoom* the cave shook again as debris and dust began to fly in the air... *crack* *boom* the enormous stone door was blasted to pieces as the crumbles of the door hurled through the air. amidst the spiraling dust, yao jing walked in, her body oozing out with a fiery red aura. however, seeing zhao tian''s face, her cold face disappeared as a smile stretched on her lips, relief flooding her heart "t-" *gasp* her breath caught on her throat and her smile froze as she looked at his body filled with bruises and his left hand was gone as he was barely standing there. a cold glint passed through her eyes as she turned her gaze to calista who was standing there naked. sensing yao jing''s aura, calista''s body tensed up in nervousness ''she is powerful.. is she his master?'' huh? what? as she blinked her eyes, she felt her world turning upside down and her face smashed onto the floor. *thoom* "guaargh!" her eyes rolled upside down because of the sheer impact as blood gushed out of her nose and mouth. ''w-what?'' before she could think any further, she felt her body flying in the air and her back brutally crashed against the cavern walls. *boom* "arghhh!!" a pained growl escaped her lips, her mind completely blacked out as she fell to the floor, dust, and debris sticking to her wounds. zhao tian let out a soft sigh and sat on the floor, seeing yao jing smashing calista across the cave like a rag doll. *woosh* crimson flames erupted from her body as it spread around calista, scorching her body. "guargh- muff" as she began to scream again, yao jing pressed her foot harder on her face, smashing her skull. calista''s eyes trembled in horror, her eyes blinded by the crimson flames and soon, the flames fully consumed her. *thrish* the flames scorched her into ashes as they turned into dust and fell on the floor. yao jing hurriedly approached zhao tian and kneeled beside him, quickly taking high-grade healing pills from her storage ring. "tian''er..." her voice softened as she tried to push the pill into his lips but zhao tian refused the pill and shook his head. in the next instant, yellow energy radiated around zhao tian''s body and yao jing''s eyes trembled in utter shock. "y-you have light elemental, tian''er.. but it will consume a lot of energy to heal the hand. so, here.. eat the pill." zhao tian shook his head and smiled faintly, as the muscles and tendons with bone tissues began to heal. quickly his left arm healed completely and he clenched his palm, again feeling his hand "haa..." a soft sigh escaped yao jing''s lips as she hugged him in her arms "sorry tian''er.. i was late." zhao tian closed his eyes softly feeling her warmth "no... it was my mistake." retracting the hug a little, she glanced around at the corpses of the workers and the blood on the floor "you fought very well.. i am surprised, you fought against that woman and injured her to that degree." she raised her hand rubbing the small bruises and blood stains from his cheek "she is two stages above you, you know?" zhao tian let out a weak chuckle as he replied "just know that your disciple is a genius..." a slight frown crept over her face as she spoke "and tian, i can feel different elemental energies from your body... and a hint of darkness." "what even happened here?" ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 549: Alchemy Exploration [9] a slight frown crept over yao jing''s face as she spoke "and tian, i can feel different elemental energies from your body... and a hint of darkness." upon hearing this, zhao tian''s gaze narrowed and he smoothly replied "the elementals energies are mine... i have affinities to ice, lightning, fire and light." w-what? yao jing''s heart skipped a beat in shock and her words stammered "y-you have affinities to four elementals?" a soft sigh escaped his lips "mhm... and the darkness is from that woman. she was using some kind of artifact that exuded darkness and used it on me." yao jing snapped out of her shock and her gaze narrowed as she turned to look at the purple lantern "i see... she also tried to use that weird artifact on me." she turned her gaze to zhao tian and brushed his hair which was sticking on the blood on his face "i didn''t know... you have affinities to four elementals, tian''er." zhao tian just stayed silent and hugged her while she gently patted her head. raising her head, she again took a look at the large machines and bunches of mined high astral stones. "i didn''t know there was a astral mine within this forest... they tried to kill you, because you found their astral mine?" zhao tian gave a faint nod "yeah... i fell into the crack created by an earthquake in the past, because of a sudden landslide." "and when i walked in... i found myself in this astral mine." he pointed at the large hole he has created and began explaining what happened. after hearing his explanation, yao jing''s gaze narrowed "an astral mine with mother stone.... this might cause problems." "we should return to the sect and report this soon." yao jing stood up and slashed her hand as chaotic flames erupted from her body covering all of the dead bodies there, soon burning them to ashes. as she was burning them, zhao tian stood up and walked to the purple lantern calista was trying to use. taking the purple lantern in his hands, his eyes narrowed "this artifact indeed feels quite weird." her words left no room for argument, and zhao tian sighed in resignation. he knew her well enough to understand there was no winning against her when she was this determined. your journey continues on §Þ?? reluctantly, he stepped closer, his movements awkward and hesitant. with a small hop, he settled onto her back, his arms instinctively wrapping around her neck for support. yao jing''s hands gripped his thighs firmly, securing him in place as she straightened to her full height. as they started moving, zhao tian could feel his face heating up as a faint flush crept across his cheeks, and he turned his head to the side, trying to avoid meeting her gaze. "this is really embarrassing," he muttered under his breath, his voice barely above a whisper. yao jing chuckled softly, "oh, come on. it''s not that bad. besides," she added with a smirk, "you carried me without complaining. can''t you let me do the same for you just this once?" zhao tian''s lips twitched, but he couldn''t bring himself to argue further. instead, he tightened his grip slightly around her neck, as she continued her walk around ''i am not doing this again.'' ... looking at the large diamond like stone embedded on the ceiling, yao jing frowned "hmm.. it is indeed a mother stone, we should report this to the sect master." "the great tianhe forest is a public property and anyone can come and go.. so no one can gain ownership over this mine." "so, this will definitely spark wars among dynasties and sects, trying to get this mine." "however, seems like this organization sneaked here and has been mining astral stones." "tian''er, did you find out which organization is that?" zhao tian who was on her back, nodded his head "hm, she called its as ''fallen mandate." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 550: Alchemy Exploration [10] nodding his head, zhao tian replied "hm, she called it as ''fallen mandate." huh? yao jing was startled to hear the name and her eyes squinted in thought "that organization? it''s dangerous." zhao tian got curious and moved his face closer to hers "you know about that organization?" turning her head to look at him, yao jing gave a nod "hm, they are the most dangerous organization in high stars... they are more notorious than space pirates." "they are like the people who control the high stars from the underworld... though i heard their influence reaches till the astral realm." "that even their main branch is in astral realm." upon hearing this, zhao tian''s gaze narrowed and yao jing spoke "we need to report this as quickly as possible... but we have already ventured hundreds of kilometers in this forest." "so, going back now without finding the herb will waste our time. let''s search for another week." "if we do not find that herb by then, we can return and report this to the sect master." zhao tian nodded his head agreeing to her idea "okay." they walked back through the stone door, reaching outside as the cold night wind blew their faces. hugging her neck closely, zhao tian asked "so, how did you find me?" yao jing rolled her eyes as she continued her walk "i prepared the tent and was waiting for you.. but seeing that you are not returning even after an hour." "i quickly began to search for you and i heard loud sounds from here.. so i came here." "and i sensed your presence inside the door, so i rushed in." zhao tian nodded his head "i see..." yao jing caressed her cheek with his and asked, "so, what were you doing with that woman naked? and you are also in boxers... did she try to assault you?" hearing this, zhao tian smiled dryly and replied "something like that." yao jing let out a sigh "but i am very impressed with you, you were holding your ground against a powerful cultivator who is two stages above you." her green eyes wavered, a flicker of doubt crossing them and she hesitated before speaking again. "and you have four elemental affinities... such a genius with unparalleled potential and great combat prowess." "just go there." "okay, sir." ... read latest stories on §Þ?? huh? entering the cave, zhao tian glanced around in confusion "where did she go?" yao jing who was walking beside him was confused "which woman, tian''er..." he turned to her and replied, "i saw an injured woman when i was passing by this cave. so i healed her and placed her here." "seems like she woke up and left the cave." yao jing raised an eyebrow and asked in a teasing tone "are you sure you really saw a woman? or were you imagining things?" -_- with a shake of his head, zhao tian took an orange feather from his storage ring and showed it to her "there was an ember raven with her, and after healing her.. it gave me this feather." hm? yao jing reached out and took the feather in her hand, looking at it keenly "it is indeed real.. and it is unusual for an ember raven to be in snow mountains like this." "hm.. the ember raven must be that woman''s tamed beast. so you were telling the truth." a soft sigh escaped his lips "seems like she left.. well, forget about it." he looked down at the bruises, and dust on his body and he was only wearing boxers "i will go and wash my body." yao jing sighed softly "don''t go lost again.. return to the tent properly..." "yeah.. yeah..." as he walked out of the cave she looked at his back and her eyes softened as a gentle smile spread across her lips. "idiot disciple." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 551: Alchemy Exploration [11] "haa.. it''s so cold..." swimming on the chilling lake, a soft sigh escaped zhao tian''s lips. floating on his back, he gazed up at the sky, the half-moon shining brightly, surrounded by a scattering of stars. zhao tian closed his eyes for a moment, letting the cold water cradle him as he drifted. opening his eyes, he glanced at the surface of the water swaying slightly and he brought his hand down. as he infused the space energy in his palm, the water wavered slightly and was pushed back under the pressure. seeing this, zhao tian smiled faintly and gripped his palm "not bad..." a few minutes later, he stepped out of the lake and dried his body, wearing a new set of robes. the soft fabric of the robe offered immediate warmth as he slipped it on, and he ran a hand through his damp hair, pushing it back as he exhaled deeply. "let''s return.. she must have cooked something." ... as he reached the tent, he was surprised to see yao jing standing there, leaning on a tree and there was no tent in that place. yao jing noticed his arrival and smiled faintly "tian''er..." zhao tian glanced around and asked "where is the tent?" smiling, yao jing tilted her head slightly, letting the wind play with a strand of her dark hair and her emerald-green eyes sparkled under the faint moonlight as she extended a hand, palm up, letting the cold wind brush against it. "the wind has picked up," she said softly. "the speed has been increasing steadily... i believe there''s a chance we''ll face a sudden snowstorm or even a blizzard." zhao tian frowned, glancing at the darkened sky as the half-moon was now partially veiled by fast-moving clouds, and the air had grown noticeably colder. he could feel it now, the sharp sting of the wind against his face, more biting than it had been by the lake. yao jing continued, "if we stayed in the tent and a storm hit, we''d be exposed. the fabric won''t hold against the force of the wind, let alone the cold. it would be dangerous." her gaze softened as she looked at him. "that''s why i took it down and packed everything. i thought it''d be better to move somewhere safer." she gestured in the direction of the nearby mountains. "the cave we went to earlier... it''s sheltered and far more secure. we can stay there comfortably until the weather clears." "hungry already?" yao jing teased, flipping the meat with a set of tongs she''d also pulled from her storage ring. "be patient. good food takes time." she leaned forward slightly, the firelight highlighting her focused expression as she worked. with deft movements, she basted the meat with oil and sprinkled more herbs on top, the golden-brown edges crisping beautifully. zhao tian watched her, his gaze softening as he noted the care she put into every motion. she lifted a piece of meat with her tongs and waved it slightly to cool it before offering it to him. "here, try this." zhao tian accepted the offering, biting into the tender, flavorful meat and he smiled as the rich, savory taste spread across his tongue. "amazing as always..." yao jing''s smile widened, a hint of pride in her expression. "good." for the next hour, the cave was filled with the sounds of sizzling meat and quiet conversation, the air rich with the aroma of roasted herbs and spices. yao jing continued to cook, serving pieces of perfectly grilled meat to zhao tian, who happily devoured each one. ... with a soft smile, yao jing spread the sheets over him as he lay on the matress "you went through a lot today... rest for now." "mhm..." yao jing lay beside him as she reached out and patted his head, her fingers threading through his soft white hair. she placed her another hand over his chest and soon drifted to sleep. ... for the next whole day, they stayed inside the cave because of the heavy snow storm outside. and quickly a week rolled as they continued their search... finally they found the misty moon petal. ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! my main exams are starting, so for this month, the updates will be irrelugar... i will try to push out chaps whenever i can. bear with me :) and i had a voting poll in discord about qi xue and qi nue to be in harem or not... mostly positive response. i will consider it. Chapter 552: Refining the pill! the cold wind howled through the icy peaks as zhao tian and yao jing trudged forward, their breaths visible in the freezing air. after grueling weeks of searching the treacherous cold region, they finally stood at the edge of a valley shrouded in mist. in the center of the valley, there was a single misty moon petal, its translucent silver leaves shimmering like delicate ice. the plant''s petals emitted a faint luminescence that pierced through the surrounding mist. "there it is," yao jing whispered, her green eyes narrowing with a mix of excitement and caution. "grrrr!" but their excitement was short-lived as a deep, guttural growl echoed through the valley, reverberating off the ice-covered cliffs. the ground beneath their feet trembled slightly as an enormous shadow emerged from the mist. from the dense fog, a beast appeared as it stood on four muscular legs, its body covered in crystalline scales. jagged ice formations jutted from its spine, and its massive head bore four glowing, slitted eyes, each radiating an intense cold. its maw opened to reveal rows of sharp, serrated fangs. "so much for an easy grab," zhao tian muttered, looking at the beast. yao jing let out a soft sigh "frost revenant wyvern.. well, it is to be expected. it is a rare powerful herb and the astral energy surrounding it is rich, which is beneficial for beasts too." with that, she jumped in the air, dashing into the valley "let''s finish this..." *woosh* flames began to swirl around her as she dashed to the ground like a comet, clearing the mist in the valley. before yao jing could land, the wyvern her and let out an ear-splitting roar, the sound carrying enough force to send shockwaves rippling through the valley. "guaaarghhhh!!" ice crystals formed in the air as the temperature plummeted further, the wyvern''s aura saturating the environment. as she landed stream of fire erupted from her body, so intense that the snow beneath her evaporated instantly, revealing scorched rock. *woosh* the wyvern lunged, its massive jaws snapping shut where yao jing had been mere moments before. *swish* she spun in mid-air, her flames gathering into a fiery whip. *flip* with a flick of her wrist, the whip cracked against the wyvern''s crystalline scales, creating an explosion of steam and sparks. *thoom* "grrr!" the beast howled in pain, recoiling back as the heat began to melt the ice along its spine. each addition caused the cauldron to react violently, shaking and emitting bursts of light. zhao tian''s hands moved with precision, channeling his astral energy to control the volatile mixture within. behind him, yao jing closed her eyes and began to channel her own energy. her fiery astral energy surged through her body and extended her palms, and a faint, warm glow surrounded zhao tian as her energy began to flow into him. her energy intertwined with his, creating a harmonious balance. the fiery warmth of her energy stabilized the volatile astral energy within the cauldron, taming the unruly, rare herbs. time seemed to stretch on endlessly as they worked. the cauldron''s glow shifted from silver to radiant gold, a sign that the ingredients were finally merging. zhao tian''s hands moved in patterns, guiding the energy flows within the cauldron while simultaneously maintaining the perfect temperature of the alchemical fire. yao jing''s voice broke the silence. "the petal''s essence is stabilizing. this is the critical moment, tian''er. you''ll need to fuse it completely or risk losing everything." zhao tian nodded, and his energy surged into the cauldron, enveloping the volatile energies within and compressing them into a single, unified form. the cauldron trembled violently, its runes glowing brightly as the final fusion took place. there was a brilliant flash of light as the cauldron emitted a soft chime. the intense energy dissipated, leaving behind a serene stillness. zhao tian opened the cauldron lid carefully, and inside there was a single pill, its surface glistening with a silvery-gold hue. zhao tian exhaled deeply, his shoulders relaxing as he picked up the pill and turned to yao jing, who opened her eyes and smiled, her face glowing with satisfaction. "are you taking it now?" with a shake of his head, zhao tian replied "no, i will use it in my room later... for now, let''s return to the sect." "hm, we need to report the astral mine." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 553: Report to the Sect Master [1] by the time both zhao tian and yao jing reached the sect, it was already pretty late at night. as the cool night air brushed through her face, yao jing smiled faintly "let''s go and meet the sect master." zhao tian frowned slightly at her words, glancing at the dimly lit sect grounds. "but it''s already so late. wouldn''t it be better to wait until morning?" yao jing shook her head "this matter is of utmost importance; not only the mother stone... the fallen mandate is also involved with this." *woosh* the two of them quickly dashed toward the center of the sect, to the private quarters of the sect master of jade eclipse sect. landing in the courtyard, zhao tian looked around and it was eerily silent, only the cold wind howling in the air. "let''s go..." zhao tian expected the sect master''s private space to be grand, but it was a simple, cozy building amidst a little garden. walking to the front door of the room, yao jing knocked on the door "sister shuang, it''s me.. jing''er." ... a beautiful woman was sitting on the edge of her bed, her fingers gripping a book in her hand, her purple hair tied into a loose bun. with a few strands cascading down the side of her face, framing her delicate features. her purple eyes scanned through the book, reading it. she is wearing a black nightdress, sticking to her skin, accentuating her curves and her bountiful bosom. as she turned a page, a faint knock echoed from the door, and her lips curved into a small, knowing smile as she recognized the voice. "jing''er?" she murmured softly. placing the book on the bedside table, ji shuang gracefully rose from her bed. barefoot, she moved toward the front door, her steps making no sound against the wooden floor. she adjusted her robe slightly, the black silk flowing around her like a liquid shadow as she approached the door. pulling it open, she was greeted by the sight of yao jing and zhao tian standing in the cool night air. h-huh?! she looked down at herself, the thin material of her dress doing nothing to conceal her figure. her cheeks burned as she thought back to the way his gaze had lingered on her chest. she grumbled to herself, poking at her own curves with disdain. "and these lumps of fat! he must think i''m some indecent woman showing off like this..." ji shuang groaned and flopped onto her bed, pulling a pillow over her face "my image as a cold and scary sect master i wanted to show in front of him.. is ruined." ... a few minutes later, the door opened and zhao tian glanced at the woman wearing a normal robes as she had an indifferent expression on her face and her chest also looks smaller now. "come in, jing''er... zhao tian." hm? zhao tian''s eyes narrowed. ''she knows my name? maybe yao jing already told her about me? they seem very close.'' zhao tian and yao jing entered the small hall and ji shuang pointed at the couch "sit, both of you." with a nod, zhao tian and yao jing sat opposite ji shuang with a short table in between them. a slight frown crept over ji shuang''s face as she asked in a cool tone "so, what is the reason for you to meet me at this time with your disciple?" yao jing smiled softly and gestured to zhao tian "before that, let me formally introduce my disciple, zhao tian." "i already told you, right? i accepted a new disciple." ji shuang nodded faintly "hm. i am happy for you, after all these years, you finally managed to get a disciple who is exceptionally talented in alchemy." "hehehe..." giggling, yao jing raised her chest proudly "of course." ji shuang''s eyes softened to see the always smiling woman and asked "and the reason for you to visit me? i am sure it''s not just to introduce your disciple." yao jing shook her head, a serious expression forming on her face "no, sister shuang." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 554: Report to the Sect Master [2] a long silence enveloped the hall... ji shuang leaned back on the sofa, her purple hair cascading around her shoulder as her gaze narrowed "fallen mandate... and a mother stone." "that woman found out about the mother stone only after you broke through that hole right, zhao tian?" looking into her calm purple eyes, zhao tian gave a nod "yes, sect master." yao jing tilted her head "the mother stone was actually found by the disciples of our sect, so it does belong to us.. right, sister shuang?" ji shuang turned her eyes to her "not necessarily. the great tianhe forest is not part of anyone''s jurisdiction. it is considered public property, governed by the unspoken rule of shared access. as such, we have no legal claim over the astral mine." "by the rules of the world, the strongest one will have that mine." yao jing''s eyes squinted "in the jade eclipse star, the strongest ones are the jade emperor of the jade dynasty and the sect master of the jade eclipse sect, ji shuang." ji shuang smiled faintly and gave a nod "true, but there''s another contender this time... fallen mandate, the most powerful organization in the cluster of high stars..." "their influence extends beyond the high stars. their main base is in the astral realm, giving them a legitimate stake in any discovery involving astral resources ji shuang tapped her fingers thoughtfully on the armrest of the sofa. "that said, even for fallen mandate, directly opposing an apex high star like ours is a significant risk." "a war with us would mean risking their foothold in the high stars." her tone shifted, betraying a hint of skepticism. "i doubt they would consider such a gamble worthwhile over a single mother stone. for now, we can leave them out of the equation." "the only powerful forces remaining are me and the royal family." a soft sigh escaped her lips as she continued "but don''t forget the smaller forces lurking in the shadows... lesser sects, rogue cultivators, and opportunistic dynasties. they''ll all want a piece of the astral mine if word gets out." yao jing gave a faint nod and replied "then let''s keep our discovery a secret and mine stones from there." upon hearing this, ji shuang shook her head "no. if the jade emperor finds out later that we concealed the existence of the mine, it won''t just be a political dispute." "he''ll brand us as traitors. and once that happens, he''ll rally every sect and dynasty on the jade eclipse star against us. it would mean the destruction of the jade eclipse sect." ji shuang took her in and helped her overcome her past trauma, giving her a new name. recognizing her talent in alchemy, ji shuang offered her an elder position within the sect overseeing the alchemy chamber. as she was speaking, a deep sigh escaped yao jing''s lips "but.. sister shuang, i promised you that i wouldn''t kill anyone.. but i killed that woman." ji shuang reached out, her hand warm and comforting on yao jing''s shoulder. "jing''er, you did what you had to. you didn''t kill out of malice or hatred. you acted to save your disciple. that''s not a crime; it''s your responsibility." a dry smile appeared on her lips ''if he is dead.. i am also dead. well, her grace did say not to meddle with his things and i don''t have to watch him 24x7.'' yao jing looked down, her fingers clenching the hem of her robes. "i know that, but it still feels wrong. like i''ve broken the promise i made to you." ji shuang''s smile softened further. "jing''er, do you know why i made you promise that in the first place?" yao jing shook her head. ji shuang replied with a smile. "it was to guide you. you''ve endured so much darkness in your life. that promise was meant to remind you to choose the light whenever possible." "but the world isn''t always so kind as to allow us that choice. in moments like those, it''s not about keeping a promise but protecting what''s truly important." the words seemed to lift a burden from yao jing''s shoulders and she rested her head on ji shuang''s shoulder, a deep sigh escaping her lips. "thank you," she whispered. for a moment, the two women sat in silence, the quiet crackle of the brazier filling the room. finally, ji shuang spoke again, her tone lighter. "now, tell me more about this disciple of yours. zhao tian, was it?" yao jing''s face brightened. "oh, sister shuang, he''s... remarkable. he''s fearless but respectful. stubborn but caring. and his potential... it''s boundless." "he''s already grasping concepts that take others decades to learn. i see so much of myself in him, yet he''s so much more..." "oh, you seem so proud..." "hahahaha, of course." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 555 You sicko pervert! 555 you sicko pervert! *thud* closing the door, zhao tian entered his room with a tired sigh and sat on the bed, stretching his arms. he leaned his back on the head rail of the bed and took a book from his storage ring; its worn cover bore the title ''honoured one''s physique refinement.'' looking through the page, zhao tian''s gaze squinted ''i have already concocted the pill to refine my physique to level one.'' ''the book outlines that there are totally nine levels but there are only notes for two levels in my hand. i wonder where has the first honoured one kept the other notes.'' he continued reading, scanning the lines to ensure he hadn''t overlooked any crucial details about the pill''s preparation or usage. seeing that there are no such conditions, ''i shall go back to my artifact and.. hm?'' however, suddenly his gaze squinted and he turned his head to the door. *baam* the door was blasted open and a woman entered in, her face twisted with anger and pain. zhao tian blinked his eyes "jia..." li jia hurriedly walked to him and got on top of the bed, her fingers grabbing his collar. her strength caught him off guard as she yanked him forward, her tear-filled eyes glaring into his "you fucking bastard!" her hands shook as she gripped his collar tighter, shaking him like a rag doll. zhao tian''s head snapped back and forth, the sheer force of her frustration leaving him momentarily stunned. but he quickly grasped her hand, stopping her "jia, what''s wrong?" "what''s wrong?" she repeated, her voice trembling with rage. tears spilled from her eyes, streaking her flushed cheeks. "i am sorry... you fucker. don''t leave me like that." huh? zhao tian''s gaze squinted as he heard her words, ''when did i leave her?'' thinking back, he realized that he went to the forest right after the next day of his fight with li jia without telling her. and it took him a whole month to return... so, she must have thought that i went away because of our fight. looking at her tear-filled blue eyes, zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle, his eyes softening in tenderness. even though she says that, there was no force behind her words and she let herself sink in his arms. "nngh~ be gentle.. you sicko pervert." as zhao tian retracted his lips, he glanced at the red mark on her shoulder along with this saliva. his eyelashes trembled as he again inhaled her scent ''her yin energy alone is turning me on so much... the yang energy in my body, i need to find some way to dissipate it.'' ''it is building up so much inside my body.'' "huff..." a deep sigh escaped li jia''s lips and she gently leaned back on his shoulder "well, i am glad you are back. don''t go missing without telling me." nodding his head, he patted her, his other hand squeezing her breast. with a smirk on her face, li jia pulled herself from him and got down from the bed "if i stay here any longer.. i am afraid, you will assault me even more." she showed her tongue and spoke "bleh, go and do that stuff with your wives, you perverted scum." zhao tian shook his head helplessly, amused by her words and it seems like she is still in a huff for that. "hmph!" she snorted and glanced away as she began to wear her clothes. after wearing her robes, she turned back to look at zhao tian and showed a smile "good night, bastard." zhao tian gave a nod and she stepped out of the room, making her way to her own room. after she left, zhao tian took a deep breath ''my yang energy... i can''t just fuck with any random women to dissipate it.'' ''should i really just ask yao lian''s help after all?'' as he thought, he rubbed his temple ''uhhh, i can still somewhat supress it.. so i will absorb the pill first.'' *swoosh* ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you gusy liked this chapter! edit: there is a fan ranking event going on in webnovel right now, so if you could add fan points for zhao suyin as she is in the 15th place rn. you can check the event on event page in webnovel in inobx Chapter 556 A small dispute [1] 556 a small dispute [1] *swooosh* standing beside the brilliant blue array, fei lingxi, shi yixian and xia shenyi looked at teh enormous amount of astral energy swirling around zhao tian. zhao tian is sitting cross-legged under the blue array, absorbing the pill he refined. xia shenyi''s gaze squinted, looking through his cultivation. "hm.. he could reach the 8th level of the stellar essence stage today." with a nod, shi yixian replied "my liege is nearing one of the crucial movements in one journey of cultivation." as they were watching, a small pink fox walked past that way and glanced at the energy around him in awe. yao lian quickly dashed to them and asked "is master making another breakthrough?" nodding her head, xia shenyi replied "hm, more than a cultivation breakthrough, it is a physique breakthrough." yao lian''s ears twitched, and a soft sigh escaped her lips as she plopped down on the ground near them. "and here i am, still stuck in the half-empyreal realm. it feels like i''ve been stagnating forever." with a shrug, xia shenyi replied "as tian said.. you are talentless trash and you need an empyreal pill to break through, but i don''t know the recipe to create an empyreal pill." yao lian let out an exasperated groan, her hands clutching her head. "and where am i supposed to get an empyreal pill? it''s not like i can just pluck one out of thin air." "one of them is crazy expensive and it''s not like everyone has that recipe." with a sly smirk, xia shenyi tilted her head as a playful smile appeared on her lips "or...you could always take a shortcut." "have sex with tian, enter seclusion with the other women, and use his essence as a catalyst to strengthen yourself. who knows? it might be more effective than waiting for an empyreal pill." yao lian''s jaw dropped, her eyes widening in disbelief as her cheeks flushed a deep crimson. "what in the world are you saying?!" she exclaimed, staring at xia shenyi as if she had sprouted a second head. xia shenyi, undeterred, waved a hand dismissively. "i''m just saying," she replied, her tone as casual as if they were discussing the weather. "it''s a perfectly valid method. besides, you''re from high star. your control is leagues better than most of his wives. they''re inexperienced, but you wouldn''t have to deal with the same... complications as entering seclusion." "hmm, we can just use some seals on you." yao lian glared at her "ridiculous! do you honestly think i would give up my purity for something like that? this princess of the yasheng star does not stoop so low." xia shenyi had a sudden thought "hm, he can ask yao jing... since she is a great alchemist, she must have the recipe for that empyreal pill." "and we can get that for free." hearing his answer, wei liang''s gaze condensed ''he is clearly hiding something... i am sure xueyan was tracking him down to suck his yang essence, that sadistic bitch.'' ''but suddenly, a month ago, she disappeared.. i initially thought she would eventually return and thought she might have gone far away for a sect mission.'' ''but it''s been a month and there are no records of her submitting a sect mission.'' ''the last guy she was in contact with was...'' wei lian leaned forward, "now, now... little brother, it is not nice to lie..." as wei liang reached out to touch zhao tian''s shoulder, zhao tian grasped his wrist and twisted it as the noises of bones crackled in the air. *crack* "augh!" before wei liang could react, zhao tian''s hand moved like a blur, grabbing the back of wei liang''s head and slamming it into the wall with brutal force. *thoom* splinters of wood and plaster exploded from the impact as wei liang''s head created a deep indentation in the wall. "guh!" wei liang gasped, his body trembling from the force of the blow. h-huh? li jia''s eyes shrank in shock looking at zhao tian and fear gripped her heart ''w-what the hell is he doing? does he want himself to be killed?'' what? lei feng who came with wei liang was taken aback and before he could snap out of it, zhao tian twisted his leg and delivered a sharp kick to his gut. "gugh!" as the wind got kicked out of his gut, lei feng was momentarily staggered back, falling to his knees. "augh!" "what is happening here?" ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 557 A small dispute [2] 557 a small dispute [2] as lei feng fell to his knees from zhao tian''s kick, he clutched his abdomen, gasping for air, his face contorted in agony. meanwhile, wei liang pulled himself out of the broken wall and glared at zhao tian. li jia hurriedly grasped zhao tian''s arm, her eyes trembling in panic "t-tian..." "what is happening here?" hearing a hoarse voice, the four of them turned their heads and glanced at the old man who was walking towards them through the corridor. the old man, dayoung, was one of the sect overseers, tasked with maintaining order among the outer disciples in dorms. dayoung''s eyes glanced around at the scene and his gaze narrowed looking at wei liang "what is an inner court disciple doing in new outer disciples'' dorms?" his eyes glanced at li jia''s face and saw the red bruise with blood dripping down her cheek ''was i late?'' meanwhile, wei liang gripped his palm in anger and glanced at zhao tian ''what was that.. suddenly my head was smashed on the wall. what happened?'' lei fang also stood up to his feet, clutching his abdomen in pain as he felt his stomach churning up. wei liang glanced at dayoung "senior dayoung, i just came here to get some information about my missing friend." "but this outer disciple... seems like he wants to provoke a fight." zhao tian nodded his head "of course, that''s why i smashed your head... you dimwit." wei liang''s face twisted with anger as he pointed a finger at zhao tian. "see, senior? he admits it himself. he''s the one who started all this." dayoung clicked his tongue "an outer disciple beat an inner court disciple like you.. and your are pointing a finger at him?" wei liang''s gaze squinted upon hearing this and gritted his teeth in anger "that was a surprise attack.. i..." dayoung again glanced at zhao tian and a flash of surprise crossed his face ''already at the 8th level of stellar essence stage?'' one can apply to become an inner court disciple when they reach the 5th level of the stellar essence stage. ''but seeing that he still hasn''t applied, seems like he is waiting for the qualification tournament, which is going to start in two days.'' sighing in his heart, he replied "if you want to fight, there are sect arenas... there you can fight against each other by betting something. don''t do that in front of dorms.'' huh? lei feng''s eyes quivered in anger "you-" but wei liang stopped him and spoke "alright, if you won our fight, you can fight against lei feng next, with his life on the line." hearing this, zhao tian smiled faintly and nodded his head. dayoung glanced at zhao tian ''zhao tian, the wing master eldric grey, has been keeping an eye on him to recruit him into his wing...'' ''i wonder if he will survive this fight; there are very low chances.'' with a nod, dayoung spoke "then i will oversee the match; is tomorrow alright?" zhao tian shook his head and replied "no, right now." huh? the others were surprised and glanced at zhao tian. keeping his smile, zhao tian glimpsed at wei liang "oh, come on now.. don''t tell me, you need to warm up a day to defeat an outer court disciple like me." "you arrogant-" as lei feng began to flare out, wei liang grasped him and put him in place. "okay, i agree... we can fight now." dayoung sighed in his heart ''this brat is truly arrogant, he robbed those disciples on the first day and now he is picking up a fight with inner court disciples.'' "then, let''s leave for the arena." li jia nervously grasped zhao tian''s hand "tian..." hm? zhao tian turned to her and lower his head, whispering in her ear "don''t worry.. i will come and heal you later." dayoung noticed their closeness in amusement ''he wants to fight wei liang because he hurt his girl? truly a youth reason to put your life on the line.. hahaha.'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 558 A small dispute [3] 558 a small dispute [3] standing on the counter near the arena, zhao tian glanced at the paper in front of him. the paper is the binding... an agreement for a death match, stating that neither side''s friends nor family would seek vengeance, regardless of the outcome. after signing the paper, zhao tian walked to the arena and glanced at wei liang, who was standing opposite him. wei liang smirked as he rolled his shoulders, the faint glow of his astral energy rippling across his body. he was confident... why wouldn''t he be? as an inner court disciple, he was not only a stage above zhao tian in cultivation but also held a significant advantage in combat experience. on the sidelines of the arena, lei feng stood with his arms crossed, and he was ready to step into the ring should wei liang falter, though he found the notion laughable. "wei liang is more than capable of handling this brat," lei feng thought smugly. still, he couldn''t help but feel a flicker of unease as he noticed zhao tian''s calm demeanor. fights often happen in the arena; it''s no wonder, but its not like everyday you can see a death match. even in a short time, rumors flew, and there are quite a small crowd around the arena to witness the fight. and what''s the most interesting part is that the fight is between an outer court disciple and an inner court disciple. "did you hear? that outer disciple dared to challenge wei liang to a death match!" "is he insane? an outer court disciple doesn''t stand a chance!" "but look at him... he doesn''t seem nervous at all and he is handsome." "he looks cute." li jia was standing nervously among the crowd as she looked at zhao tian. ''i know tian is strong... he even killed that wretched sister of mine...'' she thought, biting her lip. ''but these two seniors are a stage above him in cultivation. how can he possibly win?'' there are two other women in the crowd who were shocked to see zhao tian in the arena. h-huh? qi xue''s eyes shook in horror, her delicate face paling as she clutched her sister''s arm. "nue''er... little brother is..." qi nue was equally taken aback and her gaze squinted "let''s go and call master jing." "y-yes.. lets go." *woosh* wei liang''s body slammed into one of the stone pillars lining the arena''s edge, shattering it into rubble. crack! boom! "urrghh!" wei liang coughed violently, spitting out blood as he slumped to the ground. his limbs twitched, his body refusing to obey his commands. but zhao tian didn''t give him a moment to breathe. he appeared in front of wei liang in a flash, grabbing him by the ankle and swinging him like a broken puppet. "aghh!" wei liang''s body smashed into the ground, then into the wall, then back onto the floor. each impact left craters and cracks in the stone, the sheer brutality of the attacks leaving the crowd in stunned silence. "stop... ugh... stop!" wei liang managed to choke out, blood dripping from his mouth. his once-pristine robes were now in tatters, stained red. zhao tian ignored and raised wei liang by the throat, lifting him high into the air. wei liang''s astral energy flared weakly as he tried to get some semblance of resistance, but it was like a candle flickering in a storm. zhao tian''s aura completely overpowered his, suffocating him like a crushing tide. zhao tian slammed wei liang down onto his knees, the sound of bones cracking audible even to the audience. *crunch* *crack* "arghhhhh!!!" wei liang screamed, but the sound was cut short as zhao tian''s knee drove into his face, sending him sprawling backward in the arena. the crowd was surprised... it is not new for them to kill people, but zhao tian''s methods are quite brutal. lei feng''s eyes shrank in shock looking at the horror in the arena "what the hell is happening?" ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! edit: there is a fan ranking event going on in webnovel right now, so if you could add fan points for zhao suyin as she is in the 15th place rn Chapter 559 A small dispute [4] 559 a small dispute [4] "master!" the sound of hurried footsteps echoed as qi xue and qi nue rushed into the alchemy chamber, slamming the heavy wooden doors open. *thud* the room was filled with the faint, sweet aroma of herbs and bubbling elixirs. yao jing, lounging on the cold stone floor with a half-empty jade wine flask in hand, turned her head lazily toward the disturbance. her gaze condensed looking at their panicked faces "what happened, nue''er?" qi nue hurriedly walked close to her "little brother picked a fight with a senior." oh? yao jing raised an eyebrow in surprise and straightened herself up, sitting on the cold floor "are they fighting right now? qi nue hastily nodded her head "yes, master.. they are fighting a death match in arena with that senior who is a stage above him." upon hearing this, yao jing''s brows furrowed in thought, ''he even withstood against that woman and gave her a lot of punches...'' ''he might be reckless, but he is no fool... so i am sure he can win this fight.'' but instead of the panic her disciples expected, yao jing simply stretched her arms above her head, letting out an exaggerated yawn. "waaaah... so the boy found himself in some trouble. well, let''s go, then." qi nue sighed in relief, taking a step toward the door. "thank goodness! if you intervene-" eh? yao jing chuckled loudly and shrugged her arms. "who told you i am going to stop the fight?" "i am going there to watch my disciple fight... hehehehe." "b-but master!" qi xue stammered, rushing forward, and her face turned pale. "he could die. that senior is an entire stage above him. we need to do something. call the sect master, or-" yao jing raised her hand, stopping her, "do you think tian''er is foolish enough to pick a spar knowing that he can''t win?" qi nue looked unconvinced, her fists clenched tightly. "but this isn''t just a spar! it''s a life-or-death match." yao jing raised her chest proudly "i have complete confidence in my disciple that he will win." the three of them quickly rushed out of the alchemy chamber and yao jing instantly shot up in the air, reaching the arena. within moments, yao jing reached the arena and hovered in the air briefly, her eyes scanning the scene below. the crowd had grown massive, a sea of disciples buzzing with anticipation and the fight is also about to start. "didn''t expect for you to be here... yao jing." hearing a sweet voice, yao jing turned her to look at the beautiful woman floating beside her "elder velnorah?" *bamm* as his fist landed on the face, another bone-breaking noise echoed through the arena. *crunch* zhao tian''s finger grabbed his hair tightly, pulling him up with such force that strands of hair tore from his scalp. holding his face inches away, zhao tian smashed his knee into wei liang''s chest with a sickening *thud*, shattering his ribs. "ughhhh!" wei liang coughed violently, blood spilling from his mouth as his body convulsed. *bam!* zhao tian hurled him across the arena like a discarded doll. "arghhh!" wei liang skidded across the bloodstained stones, leaving a crimson trail in his bloody path. zhao tian walked towards wei liang, who was lying in the arena, his whole body drenched in blood. ''using space energy to suppress his movements and attacking him... good.'' as he walked toward him, wei liang felt the space energy crushing down on him, pinning his body to the ground. ''urghhh.. why can''t i fucking move?'' reaching him, zhao tian raised his leg, placing his foot on wei liang''s throat. h-huh? wei liang''s body trembled in horror and he raised his swollen eyes to look at zhao tian''s face through the blurriness of his vision. zhao tian slowly crushed his throat with his foot and wei liang''s hands clawed weakly at the blood-soaked ground, his fingers trembling as if trying to find something... anything... to cling to. "urghh haa.. uff." his breathing came in ragged, desperate gasps, each one shorter and weaker than the last. *splash* *puchi* the arena was eerily silent, saved for the sickening crunch of bone and cartilage giving way under zhao tian''s foot. wei liang stopped resisting and his eyes rolled up... as he fell dead, zhao tian raised his gaze, looking at lei feng who was scared shitless... "next." ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 560 A small dispute [5] 560 a small dispute [5] zhao tian raised his gaze to look at lei feng, who was visibly trembling after witnessing wei liang''s merciless end. fear gripped lei feng''s heart as he took a step back, his eyes darting around the arena, searching for a way out. then, in an instant, lei feng made his decision. panic overtook him as he turned, and his body blurred as he shot into the air, soaring high above the arena in a desperate bid to flee. hm? zhao tian''s gaze condensed and he quickly dashed into the air, following him. "fuck, fuck, fuck," lei feng muttered under his breath, his voice trembling. his heart pounded as he pushed himself to his limits, the wind whipping against his face. the disciples who were watching also raised their gaze to look at the sky. "i will just escape from here-" *flick* with a blur in space, zhao tian appeared in front of lei feng and kicked lei feng right in the face. *baam* his foot crushed his face and the sheer force of the kick sent him hurtling back toward the ground like a meteor. *thooom* lei feng''s body slammed into the arena floor, creating a crater upon impact. dust and debris exploded into the air, obscuring the sight of his broken body. "urghhh!" as his back crashed into the floor, lei feng felt his spine break and a guttural cry escaped his lips. "urghhh!! arghhh uffff!" his hands trembled as he weakly tried to push himself off the ground, his arms barely holding his weight. blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, his face bruised and battered from the force of zhao tian''s kick. his vision blurred with tears of pain and panic, yet he couldn''t stop his trembling hands from futilely pushing against the ground. but as he tried to move, he felt his spine crackling and his eyes trembled in terrific pain "urghhhhhhh!" *flick* zhao tian appeared in the arena and lei feng raised his quivering eyes to look at him, his silhouette glowing against the morning sun. "urgh... no... please..." lei feng coughed, pitifully whimpering. *thud* zhao tian''s foot slammed down onto lei feng''s outstretched hand, the sickening crunch of bones shattering filling the air. "arghhhhhh!" lei feng screamed, his body writhing in agony as zhao tian ground his foot against his crushed hand. the crowd watched in horrified silence, unable to tear their eyes away from the brutal spectacle. zhao tian lifted his foot, allowing lei feng a moment to cradle his mangled hand. *baam* zhao tian''s kick landed squarely on lei feng''s face, the force sending a shockwave through the arena. "graagh!" lei feng''s head snapped back, blood spraying from his nose and mouth as his body spasmed violently. zhao tian didn''t stop as his leg rose and fell repeatedly, each blow landing with bone-crushing force. crack. thud. li jia who knew he would go to his room next, quickly followed him out of the arena and rushed to the dormitories. the corridors were quieter than usual, most disciples still buzzing around the arena. as she rushed to the corridor, she saw zhao tian entering his room and called him "tian!" he paused mid-step, his hand on the doorframe, before turning to face her and a small smile touched his lips "jia." she reached him and grasped his shoulders, her eyes moistening with tears "you bastard.. you scared me there." with a soft chuckle, he raised his hand caressing her cheek "i told you... i can handle it." his fingers brushed the bloody bruise on her cheek and she winched slightly in pain. "let''s go inside and i will heal you." *tap* at this time, two figures stepped into the corridor from the air. e-eh? li jia was startled by the arrival of the two gorgeous women, and her gaze flickered to the black token hanging on their waist. ''s-sect elders?'' yao jing stepped forward and rustled his hair "you fought very well, tian''er." with a deductive smile, velnorah leaned forward, bringing her lips close to his ear "seems like you will be busy for a while." "come and meet me at my private quarters later... we can train to make some babies." with that, she dashed from there like ablur. zhao tian let out a soft sigh "i am surprised she didn''t get mad considering the disciples i killed are from her wing." yao jing''s eyes narrowed as she crossed her arms "well, she did say that she doesn''t care about those disciples. but you, tian..." she tilted her head looking at him suspiciously "she seems very close to you. don''t tell me, are you cheating on me with another master?" -_- eh? ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 561 Aftermath of the dispute! 561 aftermath of the dispute! zhao tian glanced at yao jing with a wry smile "cheating? you''re thinking too much," li jia''s gaze darted between them, her mind racing in confusion ''cheating? master? what is happening here?'' yao jing crossed her arms, her sharp eyes narrowing further. "thinking too much? that vixen practically whispered her intentions into your ear in front of me. if she''s not already tangled with you, she''s clearly planning to be." zhao tian let out a soft chuckle, brushing off the tension. "she likes to tease, that''s all. don''t read too deeply into her words." "mmhm," yao jing huffed, unconvinced but unwilling to press the issue further. meanwhile, li jia was surprised to see sect elders speaking so casually with zhao tian, as if they were equals. but what truly shocked her was the implication of familiarity, intimacy even. ''just what is zhao tian''s relationship with these sect elders?'' before she could fully process it, yao jing''s eyes landed on her, and her lips curled into a smile. "and this must be little jia you talked about, hehehe." glancing at her bruise, she uttered "looks like you''ve been through quite a bit." li jia stiffened under her eyes, her hands instinctively tightening on zhao tian''s arm. "y-yes, sect elder," she stammered. yao jing raised an eyebrow, her smile deepening. "sect elder? my, tian''er, she''s so proper with her words. how adorable." zhao tian sighed, running a hand through his hair. "don''t tease her. she''s been through enough today." "hehe..." yao jing smiled and reached out, pinching his chee delicately "after cleaning up your body, come to my chamber." zhao tian nodded lightly. "mhm." with a casual wave of her hand, yao jing turned and left, her flowing robes trailing behind her as she disappeared into the corridor, leaving zhao tian and li jia alone. "come in..." pushing the door open, zhao tian stepped inside, and li jia followed close behind. without a word, zhao tian reached out, gently taking her wrist and guiding her toward the bed. he motioned for her to sit. smiling softly, he lifted his hand to graze her cheek, his fingertips warm with light energy. a soft glow emanated from his hand as he began to heal the bruise on her face. li jia winced slightly as the energy worked its way through her skin, but the pain quickly faded, replaced by a soothing warmth. "tell me what happened." li jia let out a soft sigh, her shoulders relaxing slightly as she began to speak. "this morning, they came to my room asking about my sister, and i told them i didn''t know where she was." she paused, glancing down at her hands before continuing, "they already knew that i was aware of my sister being... an evil cultivator. they pressed further, asking about the man she was following before she disappeared." "i refused to tell them, but they smacked my face and asked me about you." "seems like li xueyan has already told you about them and asked me to show your room." "in hopes that you might solve the problem, i bought them for you.. but i didn''t expect it to escalate to a life or death match." zhao tian''s eyes squinted in thought "hmm, good.. if you ever have problems in the future, bring them to me." zhao tian let out a soft sigh, his body leaning into her touch. "you''re good at this," he murmured. with a chuckle, she kissed his nape "of course, i have to give my husband the utmost care..." zhao tian turned around and gently clasped the towel, pulling it away from her body "from whom are you hiding this?" "ah, you naughty husband..." fei lingxi pouted her lips and continued clening his body. after a while, fei lingxi leaned back, giving his now-clean body an approving nod. "there," she said, standing up and brushing her damp hands on her towel. "your body is spotless. stand up, husband." as he stood up, fei lingxi grabbed a dry towel from a nearby stand, her expression softening as she approached him. "hold still," she said, placing the towel over his head and beginning to dry his damp hair. her hands moved gently, the towel brushing through his white hair as she hummed a soft tune under her breath. zhao tian watched her with a small smile, his hands instinctively reaching out to pull her closer. "ah..." fei lingxi let out a soft gasp, her hands pausing for a moment before she chuckled, pulling the towel over her head as well, enveloping them both in its warmth. under the makeshift cocoon, zhao tian leaned in, his lips brushing against hers in a soft, lingering kiss. "hmm..." fei lingxi''s breath hitched, and her hands slid from his hair to his shoulders, gripping them lightly as she melted into the kiss. zhao tian''s lips moved against hers with a gentle insistence, his hands tightening around her waist, pulling her even closer. fei lingxi responded eagerly, her fingers curling into the fabric of his towel as she tilted her head, deepening the kiss. "husband..." ... meanwhile, in the main hall, xia shenyi stood there stunned "eh? tian''s birthday?" ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 562 Some time with Yao Jing! 562 some time with yao jing! xia shenyi, who was sitting on the couch, blinked her eyes in surprise "eh? tian''s birthday?" fei ziyu, who was standing, thoughtfully nodded her head "mhm.. i am not very sure because of the time dilation within the artifact and the outside world, but i think his birthday should be in a week." shi yixian, sitting beside xia shenyi, raised an eyebrow "how do you know his birthday?" hearing this, a shy smile appeared on fei ziyu''s face. "i, well... i was obsessed with him during my university days, so i was gathering information about him." xia shenyi''s gaze narrowed in thought "even if his birthday comes, we can''t do much about it..." fei ziyu''s gaze lowered and she spoke "at least i wanted to bake a cake.. but we don''t have ingredients here." "i can go out with master to buy the ingredients, but it won''t be a surprise to him." xia shenyi smiled faintly "i have an idea..." ... *tap* zhao tian walked to a door and pushed it open, as the strong fragrance of herbs and potions muffled his senses. on the floor, amidst scattered papers and a few empty bottles, sat yao jing, her slender fingers curled around a half-empty bottle of wine. no?v(el)b\\jnn her short black hair cascaded over her neck, slightly disheveled, and her cheeks were flushed... whether from the wine or her relaxed posture was unclear. she turned her head at the sound of the door, her lips curling into a playful smile "come here, tian''er..." zhao tian stepped further into the room, carefully walking around the scattered papers, and sat down beside her. she hurriedly climbed on him and sat on his lap, her back leaning on the warmth of his chest. with a chuckle, he placed his chin on her shoulder. "you were drinking wine?" hm? yao jing turned her head to look at him and nodded her head "yeah, you want some?" she asked, extending it to him. zhao tian took the bottle, looking at it briefly before taking a deep swig. the wine''s rich flavor spread across his tongue, its warmth trickling down his throat and settling comfortably in his chest. he let out a satisfied sigh as he lowered the bottle. "oh, it''s good." "hehe..." smiling, yao jing took the wine bottle and took some gulps. she set the bottle down beside her and tilted her head back to look at him. "by the way, tian''er, why did you pick a fight with the inner disciples?" zhao tian shook his head helplessly "it wasn''t anything big. jia''s sister went missing. when those inner disciples came to ask her about it, she told them she didn''t know anything... so they started beating her." oh? a teasing smile appeared on yao jing''s lips "hmmmm, getting angry for a woman; do you love her?" eh? yao jing softly hit his chest "what a flirt you are... bad boy." "hahaha..." *creek* at this time, the side door opened and two women entered in. seeing zhao tian, they were surprised and hurriedly rushed to him. "little brother." qi nue and qi xue hurriedly sat beside him, looking at him in concern "why did you pick a fight with seniors?" "i was scared, little brother..." "haa, but things ended well..." "little brother, you never told us you were so powerful..." "and you also cultivated very quickly, which will take us years, how?" "did master give you secret pills or something?" "yeah, you did go missing for a month..." "master, what is this? showing favoritism.. just because he is your direct disciple?" "even though we are not your direct disciples, we are still your disciple." -_- "calm down, you two." ... meanwhile, a beautiful woman was sitting on a golden throne in the grand empty hall, her silver hair cascading down her shoulders, and a golden glint flickered through her eyes. "hmmm, soon it''s darling''s birthday.. then, i guess, its time to meet my darling officially. hehe." -------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 563 A Dinner [1] 563 a dinner [1] zhao tian glanced at qi xue and qi nue who were refining a pill together with their twin flames. a smile tugged at yao jing''s lips, who was sitting on his lap "they have average individual scores, but when they are together, their twin flames react to each other and raise the purity." yao jing leaned back against zhao tian, her head lightly resting against his shoulder. "with proper guidance, those two could make quite a name for themselves in the alchemical world. but they''re still a bit rough around the edges." zhao tian was quite amused as he continued watching them refine the pill. at this time, he remembered something and asked "by the way, master, do you know how to refine an empyreal pill?" hm? yao jing turned her head to look at him and nodded "yeah, i know..." zhao tian smiled softly and asked, "do you have one with you right now?" with a shake of her head, she replied, "no, i don''t usually refine them. they''re quite demanding and not something i make casually. but i can refine one if needed." "it is for people who are stagnating on half-empyreal stage and can''t breakthrough on their own. why would you need that?" letting out a sigh, he replied "it is for one of my friends." yao jing had a thoughtful face and nodded her head "hmm, i can refine one, it will take me three days." "refining an empyreal pill is a meticulous and delicate process. each ingredient must be refined separately to ensure maximum purity, and the flame control has to be perfect. even the slightest mistake could render the pill useless or... worse." zhao tian''s gaze squinted "i see, then i will trouble you." no?v(el)b\\jnn yao jing leaned back into his chest again, her lips curving into a soft smile. "don''t worry about it. you''re my disciple, after all. and besides, i''ve been meaning to start teaching you alchemy more seriously." "yes, yes, master," zhao tian replied with mock submission, a teasing smile playing on his lips. yao jing reached up to flick his forehead lightly. "don''t get cheeky with me. alchemy is an art, a science, and a philosophy. it requires patience, precision, and discipline. if you''re serious about learning, you''ll need to dedicate yourself fully." zhao tian''s smile softened as he met her gaze. "i''m always serious when it comes to you, master." yao jing''s cheeks flushed faintly, and she quickly turned her attention back to qi xue and qi nue, who were now carefully pouring the molten pill liquid into a mold. yao jing mused under her breath, "hmm, we''ll see how serious you are once you start memorizing the properties of a thousand herbs." zhao tian chuckled. "a thousand? you''re going easy on me, master." "there we go," she said with a satisfied smile, brushing her hands together as if to signify the end of her preparations. "i hope you''re hungry." she pulled the chair sitting beside him on the table and poured herself a glass of wine. zhao tian''s thoughts wandered briefly as he looked at her. could someone so composed and gracious truly be hiding a darker side? the image of li xueyan flashed in his mind and he shook his head ''no, don''t believe in any women so easily.'' as she took a bite of the meat, she glanced at him "come on, tian.. why are you hesitating? eat up." "mhm." with a nod of his head, both of them began to eat the dinner. eating his food, zhao tian glanced at her "i thought you might be angry at me for killing two disciples of your wing." hearing this, velnorah couldn''t help but chuckle "i don''t really care about my wing... you are going to be the father of my children; of course, i would prioritize you." zhao tian''s gaze squinted in thought ''father of her children.. ridiculous, why does she even love me? love at first sight?'' ''these women are hard to predict...'' he couldn''t shake the uncertainty in his mind after his experience with li xueyan. velnorah munched the food as her mind raced in thought, ''just how long do i have to act like this in the sect?'' ''that theron voss bastard... because of him, the sect master is on high vigilance, making our mission even harder.'' ''we should soon wrap things up here and return to our high star.'' as she thought, her gaze flickered over to zhao tian, and her eyes softened. ''and i will take my hubby with me.'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys like this chapter! Chapter 564 A Dinner [2] 564 a dinner [2] they continued eating in companionable silence, occasionally broken by soft exchanges about mundane topics. as the meal progressed, velnorah smiled warmly, and with a mischievous glint in her eye, she leaned closer, her gaze locked onto zhao tian. she held up the fork, a tender slice of steak speared delicately on its tines. "here, try this," she said in a playful tone as she extended the fork toward him. a faint frown tugged at his lips, but under her expectant gaze, he relented with a sigh and leaned forward slightly. she guided the bite to his lips, and he accepted it reluctantly. the flavors burst on his tongue... rich, savory, and laced with the faintest hint of something sweet, like honeyed wine. "well?" she asked, watching him with the same smile on her face. "it''s good," he replied, munching down the meat. velnorah giggled softly, clearly satisfied with his response, and picked up another piece of steak, this time teasingly hovering it in front of him before finally eating it herself. -_- zhao tian stared at her blankly, and she laughed even more looking at his facial expression. with a shake of his head, zhao tian continued his food, and velnorhal noticed that he was tense around her presence more than last time. it''s as if he is on guard against her, and he is not smiling at all... her gaze drifted to the food on her plate, her thoughts swirling. she speared another piece of meat absently, then set her fork down, the sound of the metal clinking softly against the porcelain. "tian," she said, her voice softer now, almost hesitant. he paused mid-motion, his fork hovering once more as he looked up at her. she hesitated, her fingers fidgeting slightly with the edge of her napkin. "you seem... different tonight. is something bothering you?" her words hung in the air for a moment, and when he didn''t immediately reply, she pressed on, her tone a little more hurried now, as though afraid of losing her chance. "i mean... i know i suddenly said that i love you, and i understand why that might seem suspicious." "but it... hurts to see you so on guard with me." her voice wavered slightly, and she looked down at her hands, clasped tightly in her lap. "i just wanted to have a comfortable meal with you. that''s all. walking back to his room under the moonlight, zhao tian had a smile on her face. ''just like zahra... a lot crazy and lots of love.'' with such thoughts, he returned to his room and glanced at li jia, who was sitting in the corridor, leaning on his room''s door. "jia?" seeing him, li jia hurriedly stood up and smiled gently... zhao tian approached the door, pulling out his disciple token to unlock it with a faint hum. the door creaked open, and he gestured for her to follow. "come in," he said, stepping inside. entering the room, li jia closed the door, while zhao tian began to remove his robes and quickly got into shorts. li jia was not flustered and went to sit on his bed "i thought you would be resting; where did you go?" wearing the shorts, zhao tian sat on the bed beside her and leaned down on the mattress "i was with yao jing for a while, then velnorah..." li jia shifted her position and lay beside him on the bed "ohh, i wanted to ask you.. what was your relationship with the two sect elders?" zhao tian pulled her closer and his hand went to her shoulder as he slowly began to remove her robes. a slight blush painted her cheeks as his fingers brushed her skin, but she didn''t protest and let him pull down her robe. as the robes slid down her chest, he pulled the undergarment too, revealing her luscious pair of juicy breasts. his gaze softened as he traced his fingers around her right breast gently teasing it "yao jing has accepted me as her disciple in alchemy and velnorah wants me to join her wing." with that, he leaned forward, burying his face in the silky breasts to enjoy their softness. --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! exams finished! there will be consistent updates from tomorrow! Chapter 565 Tournament begins! 565 tournament begins! "yao jing has accepted me as her disciple in alchemy and velnorah wants me to join her wing." eh? li jia was surprised to hear this and looked down at zhao tian, who was snuggling his face in between her breasts. she gently hugged his head and asked "then... you are already an inner court disciple?" zhao tian hugged her waist, his fingers caressing her smooth back "hm.. not really, since she doesn''t have a wing under her, i am still not an inner court disciple." feeling his hot breath tickling her chest, li jia shuddered as a soft sigh escaped her lips "i see... well, you are talented, so it''s understandable for them to court you." zhao tian just chuckled and placed a kiss on her cleavage, letting the warmth of her skin sink into his lips. looking at him, li jia''s eyes condensed, her fingers gently twirling his hair, her other hand resting lightly on his back. "by the way... you''ve been staying here every night. what about your wives? you did say you have... eighteen wives, didn''t you?" zhao tian nodded lazily, his lips brushing against her skin, "yeah, they''re all in seclusion right now. so, i''m here." li jia''s fingers paused again, her gaze lowering as she absentmindedly twirled a lock of his hair around her finger. "seclusion, huh..." she murmured, her tone thoughtful. glancing at her pink nipple, a playful smile appeared on zhao tian''s face and he opened his lips, devouring her cherry nipple into his mouth. "haangh~?" li jia was surprised by the sudden sensation and saw zhao tian greedily sucking on her nipple. "umngh~ you perverted bastard..." she grasped his head tightly but didn''t push him away, her cheeks flushing in excitement. "hmngh~~ are you getting horny because your wives are not with you?" zhao tian let his teeth sink deep into her soft flesh, and her legs curled up in slight pain and pleasure. "ufff... bastard..." as zhao tian retracted his lips, a small bridge of saliva connected his lips and the pink cherry, which was swollen with his bite mark on it. he raised his head to look at the deep flush in li jia''s cheeks and chuckled before leaning up, cuddling his face into the crook of her neck. li jia let out a sigh and pinched his cheek, "you bastard.. always trying to assault me." smiling, zhao tian hugged her tighter "see, one of these days i am going to assault you for real." li jia''s eyes narrowed playfully, and she stuck her tongue out at him. "baah, do you think my hands are just for show? i''ll punch your face, you jerk." zhao tian laughed, unfazed by her mock threat, and pressed a kiss to her collarbone again, "yeah, yeah... we''ll see. when that day comes, you''ll be like a little lamb, too shy to resist. you won''t even fight back." li jia''s blush deepened, but she refused to back down. she pinched his cheek again, harder this time, and huffed. "dream on, pervert." with a cough, he fell down sluggishly, and blood dripped from the corner of his lips as he shakily raised his head to glare at a strikingly handsome young man standing tall in the center of the arena. "zhao tian wins!" hearing the announcer''s voice, zhao tian who was standing in the arena smiled faintly and walked out of the arena. some people who were watching the matches were amused to hear his name "so he is that junior?" "the one who killed two inner court disciples?" "yeah... him." right now, the preliminary rounds for the inner court entrance exam is happening. there are a lot of arenas around the sect and fights are happening there simultaneously. during these time periods, sometimes wing masters may come to take a look, and if they see talented disciples, they can choose them. but still, in the end, its the disciple''s choice to join them. they can apply to be an inner court disciple when they reach the 5th level of stellar essence stage. but by participating in the tournament, they can show off their skills, and they might catch the eyes of a wing master who wants to accept them as core disciples. walking out of the small arena, zhao tian glanced at li jia, who stood there with her usual gentle smile, her arms crossed as she leaned casually against a stone pillar. "shall we leave?" "yeah, let''s go." she replied, slipping her arm through his without hesitation. her grip was light but possessive, a silent declaration to anyone watching. as they walked side by side through the bustling sect grounds, the noise of the ongoing matches faded into the background. "by the way," li jia began, glancing up at him with a playful tilt of her head. "do you have any more matches scheduled for today?" zhao tian shook his head. "no, my next match is tomorrow." a smile bloomed on li jia''s face "then shall we go out to eat something?" "of course." "hehe..." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! edit: there is a fan ranking event going on in webnovel right now, so if you could add fan points for zhao suyin as she is in the 15th place rn Chapter 566 A little time with Master! 566 a little time with master! "what?!" ji shuang, who was standing in her room, yelled in surprise, her eyes shaking in fear, and her legs gave out as she sat on the bed. "s-such.. thing is..." she muttered in shock and slowly turned her gaze to the silhouette on the mirror. "your grace.. what you are saying is..." qian shi who was on the other side, nodded her head "i know how dangerous it is. this will make tian the enemy for all high stars, no... even the astral realm may interfere." "and it will not end there. zhao tian''s potential has always been exceptional, but this step... this path he is destined to take... it will draw the attention of powers far beyond your comprehension." "that''s why i need your help in that; you need to save him at that time." ji shuang''s head spun. she had known zhao tian was no ordinary cultivator, but this? it was unthinkable. ji shuang took a deep breath to digest the news and nodded her head "yes, your grace... i will do my very best." ... two more days passed as the preliminary rounds of the tournament proceeded in full swing. the arenas were alive with energy as disciples battled for recognition, showcasing their skills and determination. zhao tian had become a focal point of interest, his matches drawing larger crowds with each victory. his calm demeanor combined with his overwhelming strength intrigued both his peers and the elders observing from afar. rumors of his past feats, including the controversial elimination of two inner court disciples, only fueled the curiosity surrounding him. ... he stared at his reflection, taking a moment to gather his thoughts. ''alchemy lessons, tournaments, suspicious gazes from the elders... life hasn''t been this busy since i came to the sect.'' after freshening up, he dried his face with a towel hanging nearby and walked back to the main room. yao jing was still seated on the floor, her focus entirely on the stack of papers in her hand. her brow furrowed slightly as she scanned through the documents, muttering under her breath about ratios and formulas. zhao tian smiled as he went and sat beside her, his left arm coiling around her shoulder, pulling her closer. however, yao jing was focused on the documents; she didn''t look up at him. "what''s so important that you''re ignoring your favorite disciple?" yao jing didn''t look up but waved a hand dismissively. "you''re always my favorite tian''er, but these are important too." "the wing masters are requesting new batches of elixirs, and i need to ensure the formulas are perfect." he glanced at the papers and frowned slightly, looking at the ingredients and formulas required. "let me guess, restorative elixirs, astral energy enhancers, and maybe some detoxification pills?" yao jing turned to him, raising an eyebrow. "oh? someone has been paying attention in class." with a smile, he replied, "i pick up a thing or two. but seriously, don''t you have assistants for this kind of tedious work?" yao jing chuckled softly. "well, there are assistants outside to take care of all of that stuff in the alchemy chamber; i am just rechecking everything." "i see..." with a soft sigh, he leaned his head on her shoulder, and her gaze softened as she continued reading through the documents. "by the way tian''er, have breakfast with me... we can continue your classes after that." zhao tian''s lips twitched "no, you dumb woman. i have two matches today... don''t try to kill me with all this stuff." yao jing shook her head helplessly "i want you to become the best alchemist in the world, but here you are slacking off." zhao tian closed his eyes "shut up." "hahaha...." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! damn, a lot of slice of life.. Chapter 567 A matchup [1] 567 a matchup [1] after having breakfast with yao jing, zhao tian made his way to his room, and as usual, he saw li jia standing outside his room, waiting for him. walking to the door, li jia smiled softly, "good morning, tian." zhao tian didn''t reply with words, and instead, his hand reached out, grasping her hand firmly. in one smooth motion, he pulled her into his room, the door shutting behind them with a resonating *thud* before li jia could even process what was happening, she found herself pressed against the wall, his arms caging her in place. "ahn~?" she gasped softly, but there was no real fear in her expression, only surprise, and something she wasn''t entirely sure she wanted to admit. zhao tian leaned in, his lips brushing against her cheek in a feather-light kiss that made her skin tingle. "a very good morning," he uttered, his lips tracing to her ear. li jia''s heart raced, her body momentarily betraying her as heat flooded her cheeks. despite this, she tried to maintain her composure. "bastard, take your hands off me." zhao tian only smiled, "do you really want me to?" he asked, his voice dripping like a devil''s whisper as his lips trailed closer to her ear. before she could respond, he opened his mouth slightly, gently nibbling on her ear. "ah." a soft gasp escaped her lips, her hands instinctively reaching for his shoulders as if to push him away, but instead, they lingered there, gripping his robes tightly. "mm... idiot," she murmured, her voice faltering as a shiver ran down her spine. zhao tian''s arms tightened around her waist, pulling her closer, and his lips moved to her neck, grazing her skin with teasing nibbles and kisses that left a trail of warmth. li jia''s lashes trembled as she tried to regain her composure, and the flush on her face deepened, but she forced herself to focus. "i came here to tell you an important message... idiot," zhao tian''s lips continued to kiss along her neck, his warm breath sending goosebumps down her skin. "what could that be?" li jia inhaled gently, her hands clutching his shoulders tighter as she fought to keep her thoughts from scattering. "in the tournament tomorrow..." she began, her voice faltering as his lips traced her collarbone. "the match... it''s between us." he pulled back slightly, just enough to look li jia in the eyes as he mumbled "between us, huh..." not being able to withstand his gaze, li jia''s cheeks flushed, and she quickly averted her gaze, her hands instinctively pressing against his chest as though trying to put some distance between them. "don''t look at me like that," zhao tian tilted his head, his smile returning as he leaned closer, the tip of his nose brushing against hers. "why not? you look so adorable when you''re flustered," before she could retort, his lips found her cheek, planting a soft kiss there before trailing slowly down to the corner of her mouth. li jia froze, her breath hitching as his lips inched closer to her lips "tian," "yes, dear?" he whispered against her skin, the warmth of his breath sending tingles down her neck. the water serpents twisted and writhed, their sharp fangs aiming straight for him. zhao tian tilted his head slightly, dodging the first serpent with ease before grabbing the second one mid-strike. he clenched his hand, shattering the water serpent into droplets that fell to the ground and walked to her. li jia sighed in her heart, sweat forming on her brow as she summoned even more water, creating a shimmering wall that surrounded her. ''water barrier'' the barrier glistened like a solid sheet of crystal, and she glanced at zhao tian from behind it. *flick* in an instant, he vanished from her sight. "where-" before she could finish her thought, zhao tian appeared inside her barrier, standing right in front of her. her eyes condensed, but he raised a single finger and gently flicked her forehead. "augh!" the force sent her stumbling backward, the water barrier shattering like glass around them. the crowd gasped as zhao tian casually closed the distance again, his movements so fast that li jia barely had time to react. desperate, she thrust her sword forward, aiming for his chest, but zhao tian sidestepped the attack effortlessly. grabbing her wrist, he twisted it just enough to make her drop the sword, which clattered to the ground. "oh dear, you should grip your sword tightly." ----------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 568 A matchup [2] 568 a matchup [2] grabbing li jia''s wrist, zhao tian twisted it just enough to make her drop the sword, which clattered to the ground. "oh dear, you should grip your sword tightly." li jia gritted her teeth, her cheeks flushing red with both anger and embarrassment as zhao tian''s mocking words echoed in her ears. she quickly flipped backward, putting some distance between them. *whiish* with a flick of her wrist, she summoned twin streams of water that coiled around her hands. "i''m not done yet..." she uttered, her gaze narrowing. zhao tian chuckled and looked into her eyes "oh, i hope not. i''d hate for this to be over too soon." she darted toward him again, her water streams striking like whips, lashing out with incredible speed and precision. crack! crack! each strike hit the air, missing its mark by mere inches as zhao tian sidestepped with at the last second. his movements were almost lazy, yet perfectly calculated, and every dodge only seemed to infuriate her further. "careful now," he said, leaning to the side as one of the water streams narrowly missed his cheek. "you''re going to tire yourself out at this rate." "shut up." she muttered as she leaped into the air and the water around her gathered into a massive sphere above her head. "waterfall crush." with a smile, she brought the sphere crashing down toward him like a tidal wave, the sheer force causing the ground beneath to crack and tremble. *wooosh* the crowd held their breath as the wave swallowed zhao tian and the arena was momentarily silent, save for the roar of cascading water. but when the water cleared, zhao tian stood completely unharmed, his clothes barely damp. before she could react, he vanished again, reappearing right behind her. "you''re too focused on offense," he said, his breath warmly hitting against her ear. li jia was startled and looked around, to glance at the audience. sure enough, the whispers and giggles had intensified. "they''re so cute together!" "she looks like she wants to murder him, but that''s part of their charm." "zhao tian is such a show-off, but you can''t deny he''s got style." her embarrassment only deepened as she heard someone shout from the stands, "kiss her already!" zhao tian chuckled, his eyes gleaming with playfulness. "hear that, jia? they''re giving us suggestions." "you wouldn''t dare," she said through gritted teeth, though her tone wavered slightly. "hmm..." he pretended to consider it. "you''re right. i wouldn''t dare... not in front of all these people, anyway. i''m a gentleman, after all." "a gentleman wouldn''t have done this in the first place!" she snapped, kicking her legs again in a futile attempt to free herself. "don''t struggle idiot, you can do all of that in bed." a sigh escaped li jia''s lips "i am going to kill you bastard..." with a chuckle, he replied "in bed? i am all for it..." the crowd continued to cheer as zhao tian gave a lazy wave and walked away, carrying li jia while she was torn between punching him and crawling into a hole to hide. "this infuriating bastard..." she muttered u nder her breath, clenching her fists. but deep down, she couldn''t help the small, reluctant smile that tugged at her lips. meanwhile, among the disciples, a young man was standing there, his red eyes narrowing in contemplation. "so, he is that zhao tian." ren wian had a thoughtful look on his face "finally, i found a great stepping stone to give my debut within this sect." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 569 It begins! 569 it begins! rei wian walked through the winding pathways of the sect, the wind tugging at his robes as he soon reached the gates of the sect and stepped into a waiting carriage, its driver bowing respectfully before setting off toward the city. the bustling streets of the city greeted him with a flurry of noise and activity, but rei wian paid little attention to the vibrant scene. the carriage pulled up in front of a well-maintained inn and he stepped down, entering the inn without a word. inside, the innkeeper gave him a polite nod, and rei wian ascended the wooden stairs, reaching a room at the far end of the corridor. once there, he knocked on the door and soon he heard an grumpy old man''s voice from inside "enter." rei wian pushed the door open and stepped inside. no?v(el)b\\jnn the room was modest yet elegant, with a faint aroma of tea lingering in the air. sitting at a small table was a middle-aged man, his hair streaked with silver, wearing robes that bore the insignia of the jade eclipse sect. he sipped his tea leisurely, his eyes lifting to meet rei wian''s. "so, you''re here," the man said, his tone laced with familiarity as he gestured to the pot of tea in front of him. "tea?" rei wian shook his head as he moved to a chair across from the man. "no." the man chuckled, setting his cup down. "suit yourself." rei wian sat down, leaning back slightly, "i was watching zhao tian''s match earlier." the man raised an eyebrow, interest flickering in his eyes. "and?" "he is indeed strong," the man''s lips curled into a smile, though his eyes narrowed. "do you think you can defeat him?" rei wian gaze condensed "not very sure.. since i heard he killed two inner court disciples,.." "i can see you are quite close to a breakthrough, so you cultivate that too and you can leave." "you know how crucial the next stage is tian, and now you are on the 9th level of the stellar essence stage." zhao tian let out a faint sigh "but today i got finals, so i have to go there first." xia shenyi frowned slightly, "you''re choosing the arena over a potential breakthrough?" zhao tian shrugged, "i''ll finish the fight quickly. don''t worry, it won''t take long." her gaze softened, though a trace of exasperation lingered. "you have always been confident... sometimes too confident for your own good. just remember, every opponent is a potential lesson, even the ones you think are beneath you." "yes, yes," zhao tian stood up, rolling his shoulders to ease the tension in his body and the astral energy dispersed from his body like a gentle breeze, blending back into the array. he stepped closer to her, and his expression softened as he leaned forward, his lips brushing hers in a tender kiss. xia shenyi reciprocated the kiss, softly sucking on his lips, her hands moving up and coming around his neck. pulling back her lips a little, she muttered "don''t get carried away. the finals may seem trivial to you, but they''re important for your reputation in the sect. finish it cleanly and come back to cultivate as you are in an important stage right now." zhao tian nodded his head "mhm, i am leaving, dear..." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 570 The Finals [1] 570 the finals [1] the jade eclipse sect''s grand arena was abuzz with anticipation, its towering stone walls humming with the energy of thousands of disciples, and elders, who had gathered for the finals of the outer disciple tournament. banners adorned with the sect''s emblem¡ªa coiled jade dragon encircling a glowing crescent moon, danced in the crisp, midday breeze, and the golden glow of the sun bathed the arena in a warm radiance. the circular platform in the center gleamed as it was surrounded by formations that were designed to protect the spectators from stray bursts of energy. surrounding the platform were rows upon rows of seats, filled with outer and inner court disciples, their excited chatter blending into a steady roar of anticipation. at the highest vantage point sat the wing masters, each representing one of the 13 wings of the sect. clad in unique robes signifying their respective wings, they sat on their chairs, their expressions varying from calm observation to keen interest. the sect master herself sat at the center, her gaze sweeping through the crowd and a faint sigh escaped ji shuang''s lips. her eyes flickered in nervousness and she closed her eyes to control her increasing heartbeat ''calm down...'' yao jing, who was sitting beside her was confused to see her "sister shuang, what happened? you look nervous." hm? ji shuang turned to her and shook her head "nothing, jing''er... who do you think will win the match?" with a proud smile, yao jing confidently replied "of course, my disciple, who else?" eldric grey who was sitting there, spoke with a little frown "that disciple, rei wian also had a fantastic match in the semi finals." another wing master, an old man nodded his head "yeah, he also seemed promising." "i also agree." hearing this, yao jing''s lips twitched "no matter who, my disciple would win..." -_-? velnorah is also there as she sits there silently, her gaze flickering through the arena waiting for zhao tian. "it''s a shame there are no female disciples in the top order." hearing an enchanting voice, ji shuang turned her gaze to the woman sitting beside her, her long white hair cascading down her shoulders, a white veil hiding her facial features, leaving only her heterochromia eyes to be visible. one of her eyes is blue, while the other is green. she is the wing master of celestial star wing, yan zijin. ji shuang glanced at her and gave a faint nod "hm, for a wing that only accepts female disciples, that''s truly a shame." the announcer raised his voice again, drawing attention back to the arena. "and his opponent!" "zhao tian!" zhao tian stepped out of the tunnel, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips ''well, that was such a grand welcome.'' yao jing stood up from her seat and waved her hand at zhao tian, who was entering the arena. noticing her, zhao tian waved his hand back at her, his eyes softening. meanwhile, ji shuang shook her head helplessly, seeing her antics. yan zijin''s eyes narrowed slightly looking at zhao tian, as she remembers seeing him when yun xi caused wreckage in the forest that day. (chap 487) ''i didn''t expect that he was the one they were talking about... zhao tian.'' zhao tian stepped into the arena and glanced at rei wian, who was standing opposite to him. hm? zhao tian raised an eyebrow in surprise as he realized the man standing opposite him is actually more powerful than he expected. ''well, i am not the only one talented in this world... there surely are many talented geniuses.'' ''rei wian was his name? i should remember it.'' the announcer stepped back, his voice cutting through the tension. "contenders, take your positions! this match will determine the strongest among the outer disciples!" the arena''s formations activated, a shimmering dome of protective light forming around the platform. the audience leaned forward in anticipation, the energy in the air crackling with expectation. ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 571 The Finals [2] 571 the finals [2] rei wian showed a faint smile and spoke "i''ve heard a lot about you, zhao tian, let''s see if you live up to the hype." with a nod, zhao tian returned his smile. the crowd roared as the tension between the two disciples reached its peak and the announcer raised his hand, his voice ringing out once more. "let the final match... begin!" rei wian raised his hand, summoning a gleaming crimson spear from his storage ring. the weapon shimmered with a fiery glow, its sharp tip radiating intense heat that distorted the air around it. rei wian''s kept his smile as he spun the spear effortlessly in his hands. "you should''ve brought a weapon, zhao tian. i won''t hold back just because you came unarmed." zhao tian nodded his head. "and i won''t ask you to." *woosh* in an instant, rei wian launched forward like a flaming comet, his spear slicing through the air with a high-pitched whistle. *crack* the platform beneath his feet cracked under the force of his movement, and the fiery aura surrounding his weapon flared violently as he infused it with spear intent. the first thrust came with blinding speed, aimed directly at zhao tian''s chest. yet, zhao tian moved as though he had seen the attack before it happened. with a subtle shift of his foot, he sidestepped the strike, the spear tip grazing his robes without touching him. rei wian didn''t falter and using the momentum of his missed attack, he twisted his body, spinning the spear in an arc. *sleesh* a crescent-shaped wave of fire erupted from the spear, roaring toward zhao tian. no?v(el)b\\jnn zhao tian''s figure blurred as he sidestepped once more, leaving the fiery crescent to crash harmlessly into the formation barrier. *thooom* rei wian spun on his heel, launching a flurry of strikes with blinding speed. *swoosh* *swoosh* each thrust carried the weight of his spear intent, leaving fiery trails in the air. zhao tian parried each strike with nothing but his bare hands, his palms gliding along the spear''s shaft to redirect its momentum. rei wian''s gaze narrrowed and he launched into the air, his spear glowing brighter as flames spiraled around it. "if you think you can keep dodging forever, think again." zhao tian smled, playing along with him, his figure flickering as he leaped after him, his white hair shimmering in teh breeze. *thoom* the two clashed mid-air, their silhouettes framed by the blazing sun. rei wian spun his spear, the weapon becoming a whirl of fire as he swung it down with tremendous force. "you''re making this too easy," zhao tian teased, his voice light yet confident. rei wian chuckled, a bead of sweat trickling down his temple. "you think this is all i''ve got?" with a deep breath, rei wian raised his spear high, flames coiling around him forming a blazing tiger. the air around him grew heavy as he unleashed the full force of his spear intent. "blazing tempest strike." he brought the spear down in a powerful arc, releasing a massive wave of fire that roared toward zhao tian like a tidal wave. *wooooshhh* the flames consumed everything in their path, turning the very air into a furnace. zhao tian''s eyes narrowed as he raised his hand and a faint blue glow surrounded his palm as he met the fiery wave head-on. with a single sweeping motion, he parted the flames like water, the fire dissipating into harmless sparks and teh aftermath of the attack rippling shockwaves across teh arena. ''elemental energies won''t affect my honoured one''s physique.... they bend to my will, you idiot.'' the wing masters were also uite amused seeing zhao tian easily deflecting it, rei wian''s gaze narrowed and a sharp white energy flicked through his eyes. hm? zhao tian noticed the energy around rei wian getting sharper ''spear intent...'' *sleesh* as he waved his spear, a large white energy condensed in the air and slashed towards zhao tian in a wide arc. zhao tian sidestepped, dodging the spear intent as it came crashing down to the arena floor, creating an enormous crack as dust and debris flying around. *thoooom* *woosh* suddenly at this time, wind energy erupted from rei wian''s body mingling with his flames, making his flames even brighter and more chaotic. a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips ''dual elementals?'' "you show off bastard." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 572 The Finals [3] 572 the finals [3] *woosh* suddenly at this time, wind energy erupted from rei wian''s body mingling with his flames, making his flames even brighter and more chaotic. the swirling elements intertwined, creating a dazzling vortex of fire and wind that made the air around him crackle. a smile appeared on zhao tian''s lips ''dual elementals?'' "you show off bastard." seeing the green wind energy coiling around rei wian''s flames, the audience and the wing masters were surprised. "dual elementals?" "rei wian has dual elementals?" "woahhh!!" "a genius..." the fervor spread through the spectators like wildfire, their voices growing louder as the realization dawned. in the reserved section of the arena where the wing masters sat, the previously calm and composed elders exchanged startled glances. "dual elementals," muttered rong shan, the wing master of sable earth wing and his brows furrowed as he leaned forward, his interest now thoroughly piqued. "the combination of wind and fire isn''t just rare... it''s devastating in combat." the wing masters exchanged knowing glances, their thoughts in unison despite their outward decorum: a genius like this could bring tremendous prestige to any wing. an old man who was sitting last in the wing master''s position, amethyst dream wing''s master xu guangjing, smiled wickedly... ''that''s it.. show your talent, rei wian.'' he turned his gaze to look at the surprise in the eyes of other wing masters'' faces savoring their astonishment like fine wine. ''look, you all of you.. now i will see how you all dare to call me the weakest wing.. my amethyst dream wing.'' the old man''s chest swelled with pride as he glanced at rei wian. ji shuang glimpsed at zhao tian again ''i wonder if master tian wants to keep his elemental affinities a secret...'' ''if words go out that he can control seven elementals, all these wing masters would try to court him.'' velnorah sat there without making any comments, her gaze fixated on zhao tian as his long hair fluttered in the mid-day breeze ''my hubby looks cool.'' eldric grey had a thoughtful look on his face ''now that i think of it, isn''t zhao tian''s elemental lightning? then why did she accept him as disciple?'' ''did she make him her disciple for his good looks? eh?'' ... meanwhile, on the battlefield, rei wian, unaware of the commotion his display had caused, floated tall amidst his swirling elemental vortex. zhao tian, however, remained unfazed and tilted his head, his white hair shimmering in the fiery light, "so, this is your trump card?" rei wian''s grin widened, his eyes alight with excitement. "it''s more than enough to deal with you." *woosshhh* with that, he thrust his spear forward, the combined force of fire and wind exploding from its tip like a raging inferno. boom! the arena shook as the attack surged toward zhao tian, a spiraling column of destruction that seemed impossible to evade. yet zhao tian remained rooted in place, still keeping the smile on his lips "let''s test your strength, then." *woooshh* as the attack closed in, zhao tian raised his hand and the crowd held its breath as the fiery maelstrom engulfed him, obscuring him from view. for a moment, all was silent. *swoooshh* then, a shockwave erupted, scattering the flames and wind in all directions. amidst that, zhao tian was floating with no injuries and no burn marks on his body. rei wian''s blinked his eyes in disbelief. "you..." the audience roared once more, their excitement reaching fever pitch as the battle between the two prodigies intensified. rei wian''s smile widened as he looked at zhao tian "you really are something else, zhao tian..." gripping his spear tightly, his figure disappeared like a blur in the air, his speed enhanced by the wind elemental. he raised his spear above his head as the flames swirled around him and brought it down towards zhao tian in a wide arc, the air crackling with the pressure. *thooom* zhao tian raised his hand, parrying the shaft with his forearm as the shockwave rippled through the entire arena. raising his head, zhao tian smiled as a spark of blue lightning passed through his eyes... ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 573 The Finals [4] 573 the finals [4] *thooom* zhao tian raised his hand, parrying the shaft with his forearm as the shockwave rippled through the entire arena. raising his head, zhao tian smiled as a spark of blue lightning flashed through his eyes... twisting the spear with his left forearm, he raised his right-hand, lightning condensing on his fist as he threw a straight punch at rei wian''s chest. "guh!" rei wian felt the heavy force crashing on his chest and the next second, he was blasted to the ground, falling into the arena like a small meteor. *thoom* he crashed to the floor, dust and debris erupted in a towering plume, obscuring him from view. the ground quaked beneath the force of his landing, leaving a crater at the center of the stage. rei wian coughed, clutching his chest as a searing pain radiated through his ribs and his breath came in ragged gasps as he tried to steady himself amidst the wreckage. "uhh.. l-lightning?" he gasped under his breath as he raised his gaze, looking at zhao tian, who was floating in the air with blue lightning streaking across his body. huh? the wing masters who were watching this were taken aback looking at the blue lightning spiraling around zhao tian. they all turned their gaze to yao jing in bewilderment and with a smile, she spoke, "you guessed it... why would i accept a disciple who has only lightning elemental?" "tian''er also has fire elemental." no?v(el)b\\jnn "dual elementals?" one of the wing masters finally managed to whisper, his voice barely audible over the roaring crowd. another clenched his fists, his gaze sharpening as he realized the implications. "to think there would be another genius like rei wian... no, perhaps even more extraordinary..." "this is unbelievable," muttered the wing master of the azure tide wing, her expression a mix of awe and envy. "where has he been hiding all this time?" another great genius! while the wing masters marveled at zhao tian''s talents, one of them sat rigid in his seat, his expression darkening with every passing second. xu guangjing, the master of the amethyst dream wing, was nearly trembling, though not with awe. his hands clenched the armrests of his chair so tightly that cracks began to form in the wood. ''no!'' xu guangjing thought, his eyes quivering with barely restrained rage. ''this was supposed to be rei wian''s moment! the stage was meant to showcase his talents, to cement his place as a peerless genius! and now... this bastard zhao tian is stealing everything!'' the gazes that had once been fixed on rei wian with admiration were now filled with anticipation, awe, and even greed as they watched zhao tian command the battlefield. the impact drove him back, his feet digging trenches into the stone floor as he struggled to absorb the blow. "grgghhh." his arms trembled under the sheer force of the attack, and the fiery glow of his spear flickered precariously. *flick* in the next instant, zhao tian appeared in front of rei wian, his leg getting ready for the next kick. "fuck!" before he could react, the kick connected with rei wian''s stomach, sending him skidding across the arena. *thoom* he crashed through several stone pillars before finally coming to a halt, coughing up blood as he struggled to rise. rei wian staggered to his feet, clutching his stomach where zhao tian''s kick had landed. blood dripped from the corner of his mouth as he wiped it away with the back of his hand. his crimson spear, now dimmed, clattered to the ground before he took it back into his grip. fueled by desperation and pride, rei wian gasped, his elemental energy erupting once more. as flames and wind spiraled together, forming a massive tornado of destruction. he took a short breath, thrusting his spear forward. *swooosh* the tornado surged toward zhao tian, its sheer size and intensity dwarfing anything rei wian had unleashed before. *throom* the arena shook violently as the formation barrier began to tremble under the strain. as the tornado closed in, zhao tian raised his hand once more, this time forming a sphere of red lightning mixed with fire. with a flick of his wrist, the lightning sphere expanded into a colossal wave of electrical energy. *thooom* the wave collided with the tornado, and for a moment, the two forces seemed evenly matched. then, zhao tian''s lightning surged forward, obliterating the tornado in an instant. booooooom! the resulting explosion rocked the entire arena, the force of it sending shockwaves that knocked many spectators off their feet. *swoosh* as the dust settled, rei wian glanced at zhao tian, his body crackling with red lightning... seeing this, rei wian couldn''t help but grin "and you called me a show-off bastard?" ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 574 The Finals [5] 574 the finals [5] the dust had barely settled before rei wian raised his head, bloodied but grinning and his crimson spear pulsed faintly as he mustered the last reserves of his strength. "and you called me a show-off, bastard?" zhao tian''s lips curved into a calm smile, his red lightning crackling around him as he glanced at rei wian. the audience was also startled to see the red lightning and they instantly understood that the red lightning is caused by fire elemental. "he actually has two elementals?" "just like rei wian..." "what the hell..." hearing the murmurs, li jia smiled dryly and glanced at zhao tian, a smile forming on her lips. rei wian''s spear glowed with flames, flickering with arcs of wind that spiraled around it and he took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling as a fiery aura erupted around him. *tap* zhao tian landed on the cracked arena floor, his fist crackling with red lightning "i hope you are not over yet." rei wian spat blood onto the ground and gripped his spear tighter. "of course not, you bastard." with a blur, rei wian charged, his spear thrusting forward with blinding speed. *swish* the flames and wind around the weapon roared to life, forming a fiery spiral as it tore through the air toward zhao tian''s chest. clang! zhao tian deflected the attack with his forearm, his skin reinforced by lightning energy. *thrissh* sparks flew as the clash of fire, wind, and lightning echoed throughout the arena. without hesitation, rei wian followed up with a sweeping strike, aiming for zhao tian''s legs. whoosh! zhao tian leaped over the spear, his red lightning flaring as he came down with a devastating punch aimed at rei wian''s head. booom! rei wian barely twisted out of the way, the shockwave from zhao tian''s fist smashing into the ground and leaving a crater. *thoom* without missing a beat, rei wian countered with a spinning slash, the edge of his spear trailing a searing arc of flame. zhao tian''s fist shot forward with a crackling storm of red lightning, and smashed into rei wian''s shoulder. crack! "arghh!" the sickening sound of bone dislocating echoed across the arena, and rei wian staggered, his fiery aura flickering with instability. before rei wian could recover, zhao tian surged forward as his leg swept through the air, coated in a violent surge of lightning and connected with rei wian''s thigh. thoom! the sheer force of the impact reverberated through the ground, sending shockwaves rippling outward. "ugh!" rei wian''s leg buckled beneath him, and he dropped to his knees, his breathing ragged and labored. with a swift spin, zhao tian spun on his heel, and the kick crashed into rei wian''s back, impacting him like a thunderclap as it drove him downward. *thoom* the arena floor buckled under the force, shattering into a cloud of dust and debris as rei wian''s face smashed into the floor. the air was filled with the sharp scent of scorched earth, and blood dripped from the corner of rei wian''s mouth as his body trembled from the devastating blow. his fingers clawed weakly at the shattered ground as he struggled to get up but before he could push himself up, zhao tian''s foot slammed down on his back, pressing him down on the ground. "stay like that." as zhao tian spoke, a sudden chill filled the air, and the cracked ground beneath them began to shift as icicles crept outward in jagged patterns, shimmering in the faint light of the arena. crackle! hiss! in an instant, shards of ice erupted from the floor, snaking around rei wian''s arms and legs with terrifying speed. the frost spread like living chains, locking his limbs into place with unrelenting grip. "w-what...?" rei wian''s voice was hoarse, his breath visible in the sudden cold. he struggled against the icy restraints, but they only tightened, freezing him in place as his fire and wind energy sputtered as if muted by the encroaching cold. huh? a wave of disbelief and shock rippled through the crowd. the wing masters were startled to see this and some stood up their seats in shock "third elemental?" "three elementals?" xu guangjing, clenched the armrests of his seat so tightly as his face twisted in frustration and disbelief. ''three... how is this even possible? this was supposed to be rei wian''s moment! this can''t be happening!'' however, at this time, zhao tian felt a sudden spark within his body and blinked his eyes in surprise ''ah fuck.'' ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 575 The Heaven sent child [1] 575 the heaven sent child [1] looking at this, ji shuang''s gaze quivered in nervousness ''the match is about to end...'' yao jing who was beside her, had a proud smirk on her face as she glanced at the shocked faces of the wing masters. ''let your assess burn in envy fuckers.'' she leaned back on her seat with her one leg over another, enjoying the faces of other master''s faces.. being so proud of her disciple. velnorah was equally shocked as she glanced at zhao tian and a wide smile spread across her lips ''i didn''t know... hubby is such a prodigy.'' the sight of him dominating the match ignited a sense of pride she couldn''t contain. a faint interest flickered in yan zijin''s eyes as tri-elemental is really rare and there are only two people within the sect who have three elementals other than zhao tian. li jia scratched her head in confusion ''this jerk actually has four elementals? he also used light energy to heal me...'' a smile curled on her lips ''are you son of the heavens or something, you damn genius.'' nearby, qi xue and qi nue exchanged bewildered glances, their thoughts mirroring each other''s. qi nue leaned in closer, whispering to her sister, "xue''er, i''m sure he showed light as his third elemental that day..." "but now he''s using ice?" qi xue murmured back, her voice tinged with disbelief. qi nue''s brows furrowed, and she leaned back in her seat, her mind spinning. "then... does that mean he actually has four elementals?" the realization hit both sisters like a bolt of lightning, leaving them momentarily speechless. qi xue''s jaw dropped slightly, her eyes darting back to zhao tian in awe. "little brother..." but while qi xue''s admiration grew, qi nue''s gaze dimmed with a touch of sadness. a pang of melancholy settled in her chest as she watched zhao tian stand tall, his overwhelming power on full display. ''if he truly has four elementals... then i... don''t stand a chance,'' qi nue thought, her shoulders slumping slightly. she averted her gaze, unable to bear the sight of the man who seemed to drift further out of reach with every moment. qi xue, however, didn''t share her sister''s somber mood. her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she clapped her hands enthusiastically, joining the growing applause from the crowd. back in the arena, rei wian let out a strained grunt as he struggled against the unyielding pressure of zhao tian''s foot. as the energy in the arena reached its climax, the announcer, who had been standing frozen in awe, finally snapped out of his daze. *ahem* he quickly raised his trembling hands, amplifying his voice with the microphone to ensure it carried over the roaring crowd. "why did it suddenly turn cloudy?" zhao tian raised his gaze, looking at the swirling dark clouds right above him. the once-vivid sunlight was gone, replaced by an eerie twilight and the air grew heavy, charged with an oppressive energy that prickled against the skin. ''and the next stage is...'' rumble. the thunder above grew louder, crackling with hints of golden-white light streaking through the swirling vortex of clouds. ''the heavenly tribulation.'' the coliseum fell deathly silent as the crowd finally noticed the swirling storm clouds directly above zhao tian. a few disciples stood from their seats, their faces pale. "what''s going on? is that... a tribulation cloud?" "impossible! why would he trigger a tribulation here?" "wait a minute..." "did he just fucking break through during the fight?" "tribulations should be done in a safe space.. monitored by people." "but he just..." yao jing hurriedly stood up from her seat, panic flashing in her eyes as she saw through zhao tian''s cultivation. "t-tian''er..." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 576 The Heaven sent child [2] 576 the heaven sent child [2] yao jing''s voice trembled as she muttered, "t-tian''er..." her confident smirk from earlier vanished, replaced by deep concern. she gripped the edge of the railing in the podium, and her mind raced, ''he''s really breaking through right now?! in the middle of the arena, without any preparation?! what was he thinking?!'' despite her worry, a flicker of pride remained in her heart. only someone as monstrous as zhao tian could push his cultivation to such extremes under these circumstances. the storm above continued to swell, the vortex growing darker and more menacing. the once-muted rumble of thunder erupted into a deafening crack, sending shockwaves through the air. lightning flashed within the clouds, illuminating the arena in brief bursts of golden-white light. the energy in the atmosphere grew denser, pressing down on everyone present like an invisible hand. xu guangjing clicked his tongue in irritation, his scowl deepening. "this brat... does he have no sense? does he even realize the danger he''s in?" yan zijin''s gaze remained calm but sharp as she folded her arms and looked at zhao tian "this isn''t recklessness," she said quietly, her voice carrying a note of respect. "it''s a necessity. his body couldn''t hold back the breakthrough any longer." yao jing hurriedly turned to ji shuang "sister shuang, we need to-" "interfere?" ji shuang uttered with a soft sigh. "you know as well as i do that we can''t. heavenly tribulations are a test from the heavens themselves. no one can intervene." yao jing bit her lip, frustration and worry swirling in her chest and she knew ji shuang was right, but that didn''t stop her from wanting to rush down to the arena and protect her disciple. in the stands, velnorah''s crimson eyes sparkled with delight as she watched zhao tian stand amidst the growing storm. the overwhelming power radiating from him sent shivers down her spine, and her lips curled into a wide, playful smile. "hubby..." she murmured, her voice tinged with pride and amusement. "you never fail to surprise me. truly, you''re a man worthy of my attention." li jia''s eyes shook in terror looking at the looming storm... everyone knows about the heavenly tribulation, as it''s an important part of one''s cultivation. and it''s not easy.. as some might even die during it. appropriate preparations should be done before breaking through into the heavenly tribulation stage. formations were set to diffuse the intensity of the lightning. temporary body-enhancing pills and healing elixirs were consumed to mitigate damage and aid recovery. what zhao tian was doing now, in the middle of a public arena with no safeguards, no resources, and no plan, was pure recklessness. qi nue and qi xue were also panicked to see the swirling storms above zhao tian''s head. looking at her, zhao tian shook his head "you need to leave the arena right now, you know you should not intervene during a heavenly tribulation." yao jing flinched at his words, her lips trembling and she knew he was right. once a heavenly tribulation descended, there was no escaping it. to flee was to invite greater wrath and certain death. *rumble* another deafening crack of thunder echoed through the sky, and both zhao tian and yao jing instinctively looked upward. the vortex of storm clouds churned violently, and streaks of golden lightning began to converge, forming an enormous bolt that seemed to hang ominously above the arena. yao jing''s breath hitched as she sensed the overwhelming energy in the air. her eyes widened, and a cold sweat ran down her back. "and tian''er..." she said, her voice trembling. "this tribulation... it doesn''t feel normal. they seem more powerful than the tribulations i have faced and seen before." huh? hearing this, zhao tian''s eyes narrowed ''is the heavens targeting me because i am the honoured one?'' another rumble of thunder roared through the sky, louder and more menacing than before. the tribulation was nearing its peak, and the first bolt of lightning was moments away from descending. "master, step back." zhao tian said, his voice firm yet gentle yao jing hesitated, her gaze flickering between him and the storm as she clenched her fists tightly, then slowly took a step back. "fine," she said through gritted teeth. "but if you die, i''ll never forgive you." zhao tian chuckled softly, his gaze returning to the sky. "don''t worry. i''m not planning to die today." *rumble* as the first streak of golden lightning descended with a deafening roar, zhao tian raised his hand, ready to face the wrath of the heavens head-on. ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 577 The Heaven sent child [3] 577 the heaven sent child [3] *crackle* the first streak of golden lightning tore through the sky, descending like a divine spear aiming to obliterate zhao tian. it was a bolt of pure destruction, aimed directly at zhao tian, who stood in the center of the shattered arena. he made no move to dodge. no defensive formation, no barrier of astral energy, no talismanic shield¡ªjust his body, standing against the heavens boom! *crack* the arena shook violently, cracks forming across its surface as the energy surged outward. dust and debris filled the air, obscuring zhao tian''s figure. yao jing stood at the edge of the arena, her fists clenched tightly as her heart pounded in her chest. her instincts screamed for her to intervene, but she bit her lip hard enough to draw blood, forcing herself to stay put. when the dust finally settled, zhao tian''s figure emerged and his robes were scorched, his hair slightly disheveled, but no visible injuries on his body. the crowd was stunned into silence. most cultivators would have been injured by a single bolt of heavenly tribulation. "unbelievable..." xu guangjing muttered, his usual stern demeanor replaced by sheer disbelief. yan zijin, who rarely showed emotion, furrowed her brows. "this isn''t a normal tribulation. the heavens are testing him far beyond what they would test an ordinary cultivator." above, the storm intensified as the vortex grew larger, darker, and more violent, the golden lightning within it swirling chaotically as it prepared to unleash the next strike. the second bolt came faster than anyone expected, descending with a roar that seemed to tear the very fabric of reality. crack! boom! the impact was deafening, shaking the arena to its core. yet again, zhao tian didn''t flinch and the golden lightning surged into him, crackling across his body before dissipating harmlessly. a sharp gasp escaped yao jing''s lips as she watched the heavenly lightning. "tian''er!" on the podium, ji shuang''s face grew pale as she observed the storm and she turned to the sect disciples scattered throughout the stands. "all of you, evacuate immediately!" she commanded, her voice carrying a weight of authority. "but, sect¡ª" the fifth bolt descended, but this time, it wasn''t just one. crack! crack! crack! boom! multiple streaks of lightning, each larger than the last, converged into a singular spear of pure destructive power. the air vibrated with its intensity, and a deafening roar echoed across the sect grounds. the bolt struck zhao tian with cataclysmic force, and for a moment, it seemed as if the very world had gone silent. the impact created an explosion of light and energy, blinding everyone who dared to look directly at it. a massive shockwave rippled outward, obliterating what little remained of the arena and sending chunks of debris hurtling in every direction. the sky itself seemed to tremble under the sheer power of the attack. when the light finally faded, a massive crater now marred the center of the arena as smoke and dust obscured everything, leaving the outcome uncertain. "is he..." yan zijin''s voice trailed off as her sharp eyes tried to pierce through the haze. yao jing stood frozen at the edge of the destruction, her heart pounding like a drum. "tian''er..." she whispered, her voice cracking with emotion. finally, as the dust began to settle, a figure emerged from the chaos. zhao tian stood tall in the center of the crater, his robes tattered and his hair disheveled. yet, his body remained untouched, unscathed, as if the lightning had never truly reached him. the disbelief among the spectators reached its peak. "no injuries... not even now?" xu guangjing muttered, his voice shaking. "this isn''t human." Chapter 578 The Heaven sent child [4] 578 the heaven sent child [4] *crackle* the sky above seemed to fracture as the sixth degree of the heavenly tribulation descended and the vortex seemed to be an abyss of golden lightning. arcs of lightning twisted within the storm like serpents, their glow illuminating the shattered arena and the onlookers'' terrified faces. this time, it was no mere lightning strike. the heavens roared with rage, summoning a barrage of bolts that fused midair into a single devastating blast. kra-ka-boooom! the resulting bolt was not aimed to test zhao tian... it was meant to obliterate. it tore through the air, leaving a trail of spatial distortions as it hurtled toward zhao tian. *thooommm* the moment it struck, the air itself seemed to cry out and the ground beneath his feet gave way, collapsing into a crater so deep that the arena''s foundation was entirely exposed. a shockwave rippled outward, its sheer force causing the protective formations around the sect to flicker. many spectators were forced to retreat even further, shielding themselves from the overwhelming heat and energy. zhao tian, at the center of the devastation, stood still. his robes were singed, his hair slightly tousled, and faint scorch marks danced across his exposed skin. yet, there was no significant injury and his body seemed to hum with the remnants of the lightning. "impossible," xu guangjing muttered, his eyes narrowing as he scrutinized zhao tian. yan zijin''s expression remained indifferent, but a flicker of unease crossed her eyes. "the sixth degree of the heavenly tribulation. this alone has slain countless prodigies." above, the vortex churned with renewed fury, as if insulted by zhao tian''s defiance. the storm deepened, turning darker as arcs of lightning crackled with more intensity than ever before. the air grew heavier, pressing down on all who remained in the vicinity. and the seventh degree began. this time, the heavens gathered its power in a sphere... a golden sun of condensed lightning that radiated an aura of pure annihilation and it hovered ominously for a moment before crashing down. kraaaaak! thooommmmmm! "what did this brat do to make the heavens do this?" when the light faded, zhao tian''s form emerged once more and his body bore the marks of the tribulation... his robes were in tatters, his hair disheveled, and scorch marks marred his skin. yet, his stance was unbroken and his breathing was ragged under the sheer pressure, but his eyes burned with an intensity that sent shivers through everyone who was watching him from the distance. from her vantage point, velnorah''s crimson eyes trembled with admiration as she leaned forward, her lips curling into a delighted smile. "hubby, you''re truly extraordinary. how much longer will you toy with the heavens, i wonder?" eldric grey''s eyes shook in horror and a mutter escaped his lips "he survived the eight-degree?" no one has survived the 8th degree on the high stars, but they have heard there are some people who survived the 8th degree in the astral realm. rei wian, who had already been evacuated from the arena, looked at the arena''s direction, which was destroyed, the golden lightning sparkling around zhao tian''s body. "the gods are so unfair..." he muttered in envy, looking at zhao tian. h-huh? looking at zhao tian standing in the center, li jia rubbed the tears from her eyes and a deep sigh escaped her lips "you bastard.. always worrying me." qi nue and qi xue hugged each other, relief flooding their hearts after seeing zhao tian still standing on the ground. further away, jao ying, couldn''t hide the glimmer of pride and worry in her eyes as she clenched her hands tightly within the folds of her robes. "that stubborn disciple of mine..." she muttered under her breath, though her voice wavered. despite her confidence in him, even she felt the suffocating weight of what he had endured. the heavens above, however, showed no signs of relenting. the vortex grew darker, and the arcs of lightning began to take on a reddish hue, their intensity surpassing anything seen before. the ninth degree was coming... ---------------------------------------------------- Chapter 579 The Heaven sent child [5] 579 the heaven sent child [5] the skies churned, the storm clouds above growing darker and more oppressive. the golden lightning that had been coursing down moments before now shifted into hues of deep crimson, streaked with eerie, radiant blue. *rumble* each crackle of thunder sounded like the roar of an enraged god, shaking the very ground beneath the gathered spectators. the air turned suffocating, an unbearable weight pressing down on everyone present. what the fuck? fear and shock rippled around the people who had been watching from the distance. "h-he is entering the 9th degree?" "no way..." "he is going to die." "no one survived the 8th degree and he is going to the 9th?" li jia who was standing amongst the disciples, her lips quivered in horror and her legs gave out as she stumbled on her knees "tian?" everyone could feel the oppressive energy from the storm even though there is a great distance between them and zhao tian. as zhao tian stood there, his battered body glowing faintly from the energies he had just soaked. "fuck..." muttering under his breath, he raised his gaze to look at the swirling vortex above him "i know you won''t stop until the tenth degree..." the vortex above began to shift. its rotation slowed, only to accelerate again with even greater intensity. *wooosh* suddenly, a massive pulse of energy shot downward, wrapping around zhao tian. the crowd who were watching gasped in unison as his body jerked violently, and then¡ª he was dragged skyward. *woosh* the invisible force pulled him upward like a ragdoll, pulling him into the very heart of the storm. zhao tian struggled but he could not break away from the force as it dragged him to the eye of the storm. the crimson, blue, and gold lightning crackled ominously around his ascending body, illuminating his figure against the darkened sky. "what is happening?!" yao jing cried out, her voice trembling with both fear and desperation. "he''s... he''s being pulled into the skies!" muttered one of the elders from the obsidian shadow wing, his usually calm demeanor shattered by the sight. he raised his head, his eyes narrowing against the unbearable radiance of the golden strike bearing down on him. there was no time to prepare. boomoommm! crackle!! the lightning struck him directly, engulfing his entire body in a cascade of radiant energy. the impact sent shockwaves rippling outward, shattering the remnants of the arena below and sending jagged cracks racing across the land. for a moment, it seemed as though the skies themselves had swallowed zhao tian whole. his figure was completely obscured, lost in the golden blaze. the energy churned violently, arcs of golden lightning lashing out in all directions. ... li jia''s body shuddered as she again heard the terrific noise in the sky and her face went pale. "tian... you stubborn fool," she choked out, her words barely audible. her lips trembled as tears gathered in her eyes, threatening to fall. she had always kept her feelings buried, concealed behind a mask of pride and grace. but now, watching him endure what no one else could, her heart felt as though it might shatter. her thoughts raced as fear gripped her heart ''he''s not invincible. even he can''t endure this...'' "please, please don''t die," she whispered under her breath, the plea barely audible even to herself. the tears she had been holding back finally spilled over, streaking down her face as she reached out toward the sky as if she could somehow pull him back. "zhao tian..." she said his name softly, her voice trembling with a mix of love and despair. she clenched her fists, her tears falling freely as she whispered one final plea. "please... come back." ... high above in the skies, the 9th degree of the tribulation ended, triggering the 10th degree of the tribulation... to trigger the 10th degree was to reject the very foundation of the world itself. it was to defy the order of creation. it was to call forth the wrath of the heavens'' ultimate guardian. when mortals ascend to such heights, when they shatter the laws that bind all of existence, it arrives. the sustainer of heavenly laws. the arbiter of divine balance. the overseer of fate''s threads. the heavenly one. "happy birthday, darling..." ------------------------------------------------------ Chapter 580 The Heaven sent child [6] 580 the heaven sent child [6] *flick* ji shuang dashed through the air, the wind from the swirling storm brushing past her face as she made her way to the skies. her gaze trembled as she felt the oppressive power of the heavens and she slowly made her way close to the storm. "i have to do my job." *swoosh* a scroll appeared from her storage ring and as she injected her astral energy, it glowed in a faint golden light and spread below the whole sect. ... no?v(el)b\\jnn "what... what just happened?" a disciple stammered, his voice trembling as he glanced nervously at the skies. "the storm... it disappeared?" murmurs rippled through the crowd like wildfire. "did he survive the ninth degree?" "did the tribulation stop?" "could it be that he... failed?" everyone who was watching the storms was confused as the storms suddenly disappeared. "what?" "did he survive the 9th degree?" "the tribulation stopped?" li jia quickly stood up, rubbing the tears away from her face as she looked around at the sky searching for zhao tian "where is he?" around her, hushed whispers began to take a darker tone. "maybe... maybe he didn''t survive," one disciple muttered, his voice barely above a whisper. "no one has ever endured beyond the ninth degree," another added, shaking his head grimly. "the storm disappearing might mean he was obliterated." "yeah, it completely disappeared." "seems like he is dead." huh? li jia''s breath caught in her throat as the words she feared reached her ears. "t-tian..." she whispered, her lips quivering uncontrollably. her chest heaved as tears streaked her cheeks. "no... no, this can''t be..." she cried out, tears spilling down her face. "you promised, tian... you promised you''d always win..." her voice broke, and she clutched her arms around herself, shaking violently as despair consumed her. not far from her, yao jing stood frozen, and her lips parted as if to speak, but no sound escaped. high above the skies, the 10th degree of the heavenly tribulation began. the swirling vortex condensed, its once-chaotic winds calming into an eerie stillness as if the heavens themselves were holding their breath. zhao tian floated in the center of it all, as his chest heaved with each labored breath and he looked at the bright golden lightning. above him, the vortex began to churn again, and threads of golden lightning converged at the storm''s heart, twisting and writhing as they formed an enormous spear of pure energy. the light it emitted was blinding, each pulse of power sending shockwaves that made the air tremble. this was the 10th degree¡ªthe final act of the tribulation, an attack meant to annihilate anyone bold enough to challenge the heavens themselves. crack!leeee! thoooommmm! the golden spear descended with a deafening roar, splitting the skies as it hurtled toward zhao tian. the air around it burned, space itself warping as the spear tore through space, its sheer power shattering the skies. booooomm! the spear struck zhao tian head-on, engulfing him in a blinding explosion of golden light. the force of the impact sent shockwaves rippling across the skies, clearing all the nearby clouds in the sky. amidst the golden light, zhao tian''s body trembled violently as the spear''s energy surged through him. his veins burned as though molten lava coursed through them, and his bones cracked under the immense pressure. "aghhhh!" the energy tried to tear him apart, but zhao tian gritted his teeth and endured the continuous onslaught of the heavenly lightning. this continued for a few minutes as his body was continuously struck by powerful lightning one after another. ji shuang who was floating below, her gaze condensed "seems like its about to end." --------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! edit: there is a fan ranking event going on in webnovel right now, so if you could... add fan points for zhao suyin as she is in the 15th place rn. you can check the event on event page in webnovel in inobx Chapter 581 The Heaven sent child [7] 581 the heaven sent child [7] "huff... huff..." zhao tian''s chest heaved up and down as he hovered amidst the tempest''s dying echoes. blood streamed down his battered body, dripping from deep wounds, soaking his tattered robes. his once-bright blue eyes were hollow, their brilliance dimmed by exhaustion. he stared upwards at the clearing sky, where the furious storm that had sought to obliterate him moments ago was now dissipating. the oppressive power of the tribulation was fading, leaving only silence in its path. the 10th degree of the heavenly tribulation had come to an end. zhao tian raised his head slightly as he looked at the skies, now streaked with faint golden hues of energy dissipating into nothingness. the sky seemed so far away, an endless emptiness that swallowed his senses and he blinked slowly, his vision blurring as fatigue clawed at the edges of his consciousness. his body screamed in protest with every twitch of his muscles, every feeble movement of his fingers. the air felt heavy, and the faint remnants of lightning in the atmosphere stung his skin, making his battered body tremble. "is it... finally over?" zhao tian thought, though his mind was barely coherent. then, he noticed it: a faint glow in the air, golden and soft, like the final rays of a setting sun. but zhao tian couldn''t comprehend it any longer and he closed his eyes, losing his consciousness. his body went slack, and the faint glow of energy that had surrounded him flickered and died. *woosh* his body began to fall, pulled downward by gravity. the wind rushed past his ears, tugging at his shredded robes as he descended from the skies. "oh there, darling... you have to be careful." the voice was warm, gentle, and filled with a teasing affection. from the swirling vortex of energy, a figure emerged, her presence serene amidst the chaos. her white hair cascaded like silk, glowing faintly under the golden hues of the subsiding storm. yet for her, none of that mattered. the storm could rage again, or the world could crumble, but as long as he was in her arms, she felt complete. she pressed her lips to his temple, closing her eyes as she whispered, "you belong to me now, darling. always and forever." her fingers gently brushed his blood-streaked hair as she gazed at his serene, unconscious face. a sigh escaped her lips, filled with equal parts longing and satisfaction. "i should have punished you along with the heavens as the heavenly one," she mused, her tone growing wistful. "but how could i ever hurt my dear..." *woosh* at this time, ji shuang dashed towards zhao tian her long robes billowing as she floated closer, but what she saw startled her. a beautiful woman stood amidst the remnants of chaos, her white hair gleaming like moonlight against the backdrop of the sky. her golden eyes radiated an ethereal majesty, and in her arms, zhao tian rested, cradled like the most precious treasure in existence. ji shuang''s breath caught in her throat and her thoughts scrambled in disbelief as a realization struck her like a bolt of lightning. s-she is... her knees threatened to buckle as her heart raced and she floated closer, her head instinctively lowering into a respectful bow. "y-your grace," she stammered, her voice trembling with respect. this is the first time ji shuang has met qian shi in person and as she expected, she is beautiful as the heavens. qian shi raised her gaze to look at ji shuang, who was bowing "good work." ji shuang''s body shuddered as this was the first time hearing her voice like this and hurriedly nodded "thank you for your praise, your grace." still holding zhao tian in her arms, qian shi''s expression grew thoughtful, her gaze turning toward the skies, now calm and clear after the fury of the tribulation. "things have just started..." she murmured, her voice filled with an certainty that sent a shiver down ji shuang''s spine. qian shi''s golden eyes flickered as she continued, "there will be a great storm in the future¡ªone that will shake the very foundation of the astral realm and even reach the high stars. and at the center of it all..." she lowered her gaze to zhao tian, her expression softening. "my darling will be the eye of the storm." her gaze lingered on ji shuang "and shuang.. i want you to assist my darling in all matters. protect him, guide him, and ensure that no harm befalls him. do you understand?" ji shuang nodded her head "yes, your grace..." ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 582 The comfort after the storm [1] 582 the comfort after the storm [1] zhao tian''s eyelashes fluttered weakly, his mind still feeling the echoes of pain and exhaustion. a blinding white light consumed his vision, forcing him to squint as his blurry surroundings began to come into focus. for a moment, he struggled to process his disorientation, his mind fogged with fragments of memory... golden lightning, and... falling. his gaze finally cleared, only to be greeted by an unexpected sight... a pair of well-developed breasts softly pressed against his face, two pink nipples adorning them. the warm, comforting cushion-like thighs beneath his head cradled him as if shielding him from the world. he blinked in confusion, his cheeks faintly warming as he tilted his head slightly to take in more of his surroundings. before he could fully comprehend what was happening, a soft, melodic voice tickled his ears. it carried a tone of amusement, tenderness, and something else... a weight of familiarity that felt oddly out of place. "oh, vester..." zhao tian looked through the pair of breasts and saw a breathtaking woman, her eyes covered by a black blindfold, her white hair cascading down her shoulders. her lips curved into a faint, knowing smile, as if she could feel the weight of his gaze even though her eyes were hidden. there was a serenity in her expression, yet it carried an undercurrent of power that made zhao tian feel safe and comfortable in her arms. his throat felt dry as he tried to speak, but the words caught, stuck somewhere between awe and excitement. "mother..." the woman tilted her head slightly, her smile deepening. she gently raised a hand, her fingers brushing against his temple with a featherlight touch. the sensation sent a calming warmth through his body, easing the residual pain that still lingered in his muscles. "you''re awake," she said softly, her voice echoing like a lullaby that could soothe even the most restless of souls. "you''re... mmh... too bold... haangh~" but her words faltered as his thumb brushed over her sensitive peak, drawing a soft, involuntary moan from her lips. her hands, which had been resisting him moments before, slid around his shoulders, pulling him closer as she melted into the kiss. zhao tian''s hand tightened on her waist, his lips moving down to trail along her jawline and then lower to her neck. she tilted her head back, her breathing quivering as she felt his lips explore the sensitive curve of her throat. "vester..." she whispered, her voice trembling. but instead of pushing him, her hands threaded through his hair, encouraging him to continue. slowly, his kisses traveled lower, skimming the line of her collarbone and his tongue darted out briefly, tasting her skin, drawing a startled gasp from her. "mmngh~" her fingers, which had been lightly resting on his hair, tightened their grip, as if anchoring herself against the wave of sensations. "vester," she whispered again, her voice softer now, almost pleading, though she didn''t pull away. "you... you''re too much..." but her protests were half-hearted, melting into a quivering sigh as he pressed another kiss to her collarbone. zhao tian''s hands rested firmly on her waist, grounding her even as his mouth wandered. the heat of his breath sent shivers down her spine as he kissed the curve of her neck, his tongue flicking out to trace a slow path along the sensitive line of her throat. her fingers tightened in his hair as if to pull him away, but instead, they remained there, trembling slightly, betraying her own hesitation. "you''re relentless, vester," ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! no?v(el)b\\jnn Chapter 583: The comfort after the storm [2] "nmngh~" a soft moan escaped the woman¡¯s lips as zhao tian sucked on her tongue, their salivas mingling to form a rich taste. a little later, he pulled back his lips forming a string of saliva connecting their lips and the woman¡¯s eyes softened in affection. "you are still naughty..." she muttered with a sigh. looking down at her chest, she retracted her hands from his hair and grasped her own breasts, squeezing them in her fingers. "last time.. you drank a lot of milk, do you want it again.. dear?" zhao tian looked down at her pink nipples, and as she gave a tight squeeze, milk slowly began to ooze from her nipple. seeing this, zhao tian hurriedly leaned down, munching down on her right nipple. "hmngh~" the woman closed her eyes in pleasure as she felt him sucking her nipple. zhao tian grabbed both her boobs with his hands and squeezed them together as her creamy honey-like milk squirted out, but he positioned his mouth in such a way that not a single drop would be wasted.no?v(el)b\\jnn the woman couldn¡¯t help but jerk her body, feeling her breasts were being overstimulated. zhao tian sucked off her boobs one after the other as if he was trying to squeeze out all the milk as much as possible as he could. "aahnng~ gentle.. dear..." the woman breathed and felt as if she was having a hungry baby feeding off her boobs. after gulping down her sweet milk for a while, he took out her reddened boob from his mouth and lifted her hips as he kissed her toned stomach before licking them all over to suck up the milk that trickled down her stomach. "haa..." taking a deep breath, he leaned forward, burying his face in her bountiful breasts, letting himself rest on top of her. "your milk is delicious like honey.. mother." he uttered with a satisfied sigh. the woman smiled faintly and raised her hand, patting his head "you finally calmed yourself down..." zhao tian raised his gaze to look into her blue eyes "yeah, whenever i am with you.. i have this urge to ravish you and taste you even more, mother." raphaela shook her head "all of me and they are inside you." they? only then did zhao tian remember the voices and the faint, fleeting images of other women with different hair colors that had appeared in the corners of his mind. "who are they?" raphaela¡¯s smile deepened, though her eyes carried a tinge of sorrow and she pulled him closer, her arms wrapping around him "i know you have a lot of questions, my child," she said softly, her fingers tracing gentle circles on his back. "but i can¡¯t answer them right now." zhao tian snuggled even close to her "why can¡¯t you... just tell me. if your soul is here, are you dead?" "who killed you? how did your soul enter me? and those woma-" "shhhh." she interrupted gently, pressing a finger to his lips to silence him "i shall say everything to you later; for now, all you have to know is... that you have to grow stronger." "i am so proud of you... you endured the 10 degrees of heavenly tribulation. as expected of my son." zhao tian closed his eyes, his body melting into her warmth "if you know i took the tribulation, are you always watching me?" with a shake of her head, raphaela replied "no, i just felt the presence of heavens and quickly understood that you are taking the tribulation." as she spoke, she glanced at her hand, which is slowly fainting away "i guess, its time... let¡¯s meet again later, vester." "know that mother will always love you." ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! 332, 370-372 - these are the chapter numbers if you want to revise the plot if you have forgotten about his mom. Chapter 584: The Heaven sent child [8] "haa..." a soft sigh escaped qian shi¡¯s lips as she pressed a gentle kiss to zhao tian¡¯s forehead, holding him close in her arms.no?v(el)b\\jnn his body lay still, his breathing steady but shallow, as he was still unconscious. she gazed at him with a mixture of affection and longing, her golden eyes softening. her slender fingers brushed through his white hair, as though savoring every moment of contact. "even like this," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper brushing past the wind. "...you never fail to steal my heart, zhao tian." qian shi leaned down, her lips brushing his temple in a featherlight kiss "i wonder if you know what you do to me," she murmured, her tone carrying a hint of wistfulness. "every time i see you, every time i hold you... i feel like i could lose myself in you." floating nearby, ji shuang kept her head lowered, and she dared not interrupt the intimate moment. a faint flush of warmth bloomed across her cheeks as she kept her gaze firmly averted, her hands clasped before her. qian shi¡¯s gaze flickered toward her, an amused smile tugging at her lips. "why do you keep your distance, shuang?" "there is no need to act so reserved." ji shuang hesitated, her voice low and cautious. "i do not wish to interrupt... this is your moment with him." "hmm..." qian shi¡¯s smile deepened as she turned her gaze back to zhao tian, her fingers tracing the faint lines on his face. "i suppose you¡¯re right. these moments are rare, and i should cherish them." she shifted slightly, cradling him closer to her chest, her expression softening as she pressed another kiss to his forehead. "you have no idea how much i¡¯ve waited for this," she whispered. "to simply hold you without the world intruding." "you¡¯re so stubborn, so reckless... but i wouldn¡¯t change anything about you." for a while, she simply held him, savoring the weight of his body in her embrace, the quiet rhythm of his breathing, and the warmth they shared. "i know you can¡¯t hear me, but i¡¯ll say it anyway. i love you, zhao tian. more than you¡¯ll ever know." she tilted his head slightly and pressed another kiss to his lips, this time letting it linger, her heart aching with every second that passed. "i wish i could stay like this forever," she said softly, her voice trembling. "just you and me, away from everything else." ji shuang shifted uncomfortably, her eyes flickering between qian shi and zhao tian. "you... you truly love him, don¡¯t you, her grace?" qian shi chuckled softly "is it so obvious?" she asked, her gaze never leaving zhao tian¡¯s peaceful face. h-huh? yao jing was startled to see ji shuang and saw zhao tian lying unconscious in his arms. as she landed on the shattered floor, yao jing appeared beside her in an instant; her usually steady hands trembled slightly as she placed them on zhao tian¡¯s shoulders. "i-is he..." "tian!" but this time another scream rippled through the surroundings, and li jia rushed to ji shuang. "tian, tian, tian..." wrapping her arms around his limp body, she pulled him close to her chest, her tears spilling freely onto his face. "tian..." she whispered, her voice trembling. "don¡¯t leave me, you can¡¯t leave me like this... i won¡¯t let you." the gathered sect members and disciples rushed forward, their faces pale and filled with disbelief. whispers rippled through the crowd like wildfire... "he survived..." "he endured the 9th-degree tribulation..." "but at what cost?" "is he even alive?" qi nue and qi xue pushed through the crowd, their faces etched with fear and worry. *gasp* qi nue¡¯s hands flew to her mouth as she saw zhao tian¡¯s bruised body. "little brother..." she choked out, her voice breaking. tears welled up in her eyes as she clung to qi xue¡¯s arm. "he... he¡¯s alive, right? please tell me he¡¯s alive..." qi xue¡¯s expression was strained, her jaw tight as she forced herself to remain composed. "he¡¯s alive," she said firmly, though her voice trembled with uncertainty. yao jing hurriedly checked his pulse and a deep sigh of relief escaped her lips "tian¡¯er..." ji shuang raised her gaze to look at the sect disciples and the wing masters standing there as she raised her voice to speak. "zhao tian has endured the 9th degree of heavenly tribulation and survived." "this heaven sent child is... alive." ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 585: Aftermath of the storm! the soft rustle of curtains stirred faintly as a gentle breeze drifted into the room, carrying the faint scent of herbs and incense. zhao tian¡¯s eyelids fluttered slightly, his consciousness teetering between sleep and wakefulness as he slowly woke up. the first thing he registered was the warmth... the soft, calming warmth enveloping him. his body felt heavy, but the softness of the mattress beneath him provided a strange comfort. his fingers twitched, brushing against silk sheets, and the steady sound of breathing near him stirred his awareness further. his eyes finally opened, heavy-lidded and slightly blurry, and the ceiling above was unfamiliar. it took a moment for his vision to focus fully, and as he turned his head to the side, he froze. li jia was lying beside him, her head resting on the edge of the bed, her long black hair cascading over the sheets like a waterfall. her expression was peaceful, her features softened by sleep, but the faint streaks of dried tears on her cheeks told a different story. zhao tian let out a soft sigh as he took in her disheveled state. her robe was slightly crumpled, and her hand rested lightly on his arm, as though she had been holding onto him even in her dreams. "jia..." he murmured, his voice hoarse and barely audible. the sound stirred her, her eyelashes fluttering before her eyes slowly opened.no?v(el)b\\jnn for a moment, she seemed disoriented, her gaze searching until it landed on him. "tian!" she exclaimed softly, her voice trembling with relief as she sat up abruptly. her hands flew to his face, cupping his cheeks and tears welled in her eyes once more, threatening to spill over. "you¡¯re awake... you¡¯re really awake," zhao tian managed a weak smile, though his voice was still raspy. "yeah..." before he could say more, li jia threw her arms around him, pulling him into a tight embrace. her face buried in the crook of his neck as she held onto him as though she¡¯d never let go. her shoulders trembled, and he felt the warm, wet trail of her tears against his skin. "you damn... fucker," she choked out, her voice muffled against him. "i hate you so much." a soft sigh escaped zhao tian as he returned her hug, his arms wrapping around her with care. "forgive me for making you wor-" "shut up, bastard," she interrupted, her voice trembling with both anger and relief. "just shut up... i fucking hate you. don¡¯t talk to me." he fell silent, his throat tightening as he felt her trembling arms tighten around his neck. for a long moment, they simply held each other, the room filled with the sound of her muffled sobs and the steady rhythm of his breathing. before he could rise fully, the door creaked open, and yao jing stepped into the room. she was carrying a tray with a basin of water covered by a pristine white cloth, clearly intending to tend to him. h-huh? however, seeing zhao tian sitting upright, the tray wobbled in her hands for a moment before she quickly placed it on the nearby table and rushed to him. "tian¡¯er." with a big smile on her face, she jumped to his lap and hugged him tightly in her arms "haa.. tian¡¯er." zhao tian couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly, his arms coming up to hold her waist. "you idiot..." he murmured. "you scared me, tian¡¯er..." zhao tian rested his chin lightly on her head, his hand gently stroking her back in soothing circles. "well, i¡¯m alright now..." pulling back the hug, she reached out and pinched his cheek "don¡¯t ever pull stunts like that.." zhao tian chuckled softly, rubbing his cheek where she had pinched him. "i¡¯ll keep that in mind." li jia who has been sitting there awkwardly, finally chimed in "u-uhm.. elder yao jing, tian just woke up... so please don¡¯t stress him and get down from his lap." oh? yao jing turned her head toward li jia, an amused smile curling her lips, and she remained perched comfortably on zhao tian¡¯s lap, showing no sign of moving. "oh? aren¡¯t you adorable, little jia, worrying so much for your lover, are you?" she teased, her voice carrying a playful lilt. li jia¡¯s cheeks flushed immediately at yao jing¡¯s words. "h-he¡¯s not my-" she began, but yao jing cut her off with a laugh. "tian¡¯er, you don¡¯t know, but little jia has been crying since yesterday and constantly asking me when tian will wake up." "she was always beside you, taking care of you." zhao tian raised an eyebrow, glancing at li jia with a faint smile. "really?" hearing this li jia¡¯s face turned an even deeper shade of red and she fumbled for words, her voice rising slightly in defense. "l-look who¡¯s talking! you were just as desperate. you were crying too, elder yao jing." huh? explore new worlds at empire yao jing froze for a moment, her teasing smile faltering as a faint blush crept onto her cheeks. "h-huh? i wasn¡¯t crying." she retorted quickly, her voice a little higher than usual. "i had complete confidence in my disciple! i knew he would win!" li jia crossed her arms, her embarrassment momentarily forgotten as she shot yao jing a knowing look. "oh, really? then what about when you grabbed his hand and kept muttering, ¡¯tian¡¯er, don¡¯t leave me,¡¯ over and over?" "i-i was simply... encouraging him." yao jing stammered, turning her head away as if that would hide her flushed face. zhao tain shook his head helplessly, though a small smile appeared on his lips. ------------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 586: In the bathtub [1] the soft glow of lantern light bathed the room in a golden hue as steam rose lazily from the water, curling around zhao tian. he lay submerged in the tub, his arms resting on either side, his head tilted back against the edge as he stared at the ceiling in deep thought. ¡¯raphaela celeste ravenscroft¡¯ his gaze squinted in thought ¡¯and i am vester alden ravenscroft? until now, i thought she was the maverick who gave birth to me and my real mom.¡¯ ¡¯so... my father is maverick? and my mother is ravenscroft? i need to ask yixian if she knows any ravenscroft family back in astral realm.¡¯ his gaze dropped to the rippling water, his reflection distorted by the tiny waves ¡¯so she gave birth to me.. but later handed me and ying¡¯er to zhao ning, who came to earth from the astral realm and gave us to her sister, zhao suyin.¡¯ ¡¯wait a minute...¡¯ his hand glowed faintly as he retrieved two small rectangular golden plates from his storage ring and saw the names engraved on them. his thumb traced over the engraved letters as a faint smile tugged at his lips ¡¯vester maverick.. elayne maverick.¡¯no?v(el)b\\jnn ¡¯then big sister must also have a ravenscroft name?¡¯ (a/n: check chapters 76 and 77 if you are confused.) as he was thinking, the door to the bathroom creaked open, and he turned his gaze to look at the woman who just barged in. "oh, master?" yao jing had a playful smile on her face as she leaned to the doorframe. without a hint of hesitation or modesty, yao jing strolled into the room barefoot, as she approached the edge of the tub "don¡¯t look so grumpy, tian¡¯er." she chuckled softly, bending slightly as she sat on the edge of the tub. her delicate hand dipped into the water, scooping up a handful before splashing it playfully onto his face. -_- zhao tian blinked as droplets trickled down his cheeks, "what are you doing here, master? can¡¯t you see i¡¯m bathing? why are you barging in... and peeping on your disciple?" yao jing feigned a look of innocence, though her smile betrayed her amusement. "peeping? don¡¯t flatter yourself, tian¡¯er. i was just curious." yao jing smirked, leaning forward again. "very thoroughly. i even scrubbed behind your ears. you¡¯re welcome." he sighed, running a hand over his face as if trying to wipe away the sheer absurdity of the situation. "master, you are... impossible." "and you¡¯re fun to tease," she shot back with a grin. "it¡¯s a perfect balance, don¡¯t you think?" "you¡¯re lucky i am not in the mood to kick you out right now," he muttered, reclining back in the tub. yao jing chuckled, clearly unbothered by his threat, "oh, i¡¯m not worried; you wouldn¡¯t dare hurt your beloved master, would you?" she tilted her head, looking at him for a moment before her playful demeanor softened slightly. "you know," she said, her tone quieter now, "i was genuinely worried about you during the tribulation." her sudden shift caught him off guard, and he raised an eyebrow. "were you?" "of course i was." she crossed her arms, looking almost offended by his doubt. "do you think i barged in here just for fun? well, okay, maybe a little for fun. but mostly because i wanted to make sure you were okay." upon hearing this, a smile appeared on zhao tian¡¯s smile "oh, is that so? well, if you care about me that much, master..." without warning, his hand shot out, gripping her wrist firmly. "tian¡¯er, what are you-" her words were cut short as he pulled her toward him with a swift motion and the momentum caused her to lose her balance, her bare feet sliding against the slippery edge of the tub. "wait, wait-" *splash!* yao jing landed in the steaming water, her clothes immediately soaking through as they clung to her figure. her hair cascaded over her face in wet strands, and she gasped as the warmth of the water enveloped her. "ahh! tian¡¯er!" read exclusive chapters at empire ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 587: In the bathtub [2] "tian¡¯er!" yao jing shrieked, flailing for balance, though her indignation was met with a burst of deep laughter from zhao tian. "hahahaha... who¡¯s indecent now, master?" he teased as he leaned back, thoroughly enjoying the sight of her sputtering and struggling to regain composure. "you-! i can¡¯t believe you just-" yao jing paused, her wet hair plastered to her face, her green eyes narrowing dangerously. "you¡¯re dead, tian¡¯er." smiling, he replied "dead? i¡¯d like to see you try." yao jing¡¯s lips curled into a sly smile as she lunged forward, her hands aiming for his shoulders to shove him under the water. "you think you can humiliate me and get away with it?" but zhao tian was faster and grabbing her wrists, he twisted slightly, effortlessly pulling her into his lap. *splash* water sloshed over the edge of the tub as she let out a startled yelp. "haa..." with a chuckle, he teased her again "careful, master, you wouldn¡¯t want to hurt yourself." "you¡ª" she began, but her words were cut off as he splashed water directly into her face. "hahahaha" zhao tian laughed, his voice echoing through the bathroom as yao jing wiped her face, her eyebrows twitching in anger. "tian¡¯er..." she growled, her hands darting out to return the splash. *splash* "ah, you idiot.." "take this too..." "stop." *splash* for several moments, the two of them devolved into a childish water fight, the once-serene atmosphere of the bath now filled with laughter and splashes. "so... i think i can join you." zhao tian raised an eyebrow, his smile widening as he watched her walking to to the shower area. she tugged at the curtain, pulling it shut. from behind the veil, he could hear the soft shuffle of her clothes being removed, the faint hiss of fabric sliding against skin. his gaze lingered on the curtain for a moment, his expression thoughtful before he leaned back into the water, his arms stretching lazily along the rim of the tub. "don¡¯t take too long, master," a few moments later, the curtain shifted, and yao jing stepped out. she was wrapped in a pristine white towel, the soft fabric clinging to her damp skin and her tan skin glowed under the warm light, and droplets of water glistened along her collarbone and thighs. zhao tian¡¯s eyes roved over her with no shame as he looked at her beautiful body. "nice legs. but i thought you would come naked." yao jing¡¯s lips twitched, and she shot him a glare that was more amused than angry. "don¡¯t push your luck, brat," she approached the tub, her bare feet making soft taps against the wet floor and when she reached the edge, she hesitated for a moment before raising one leg, dipping her toes into the warm water. the movement caused the towel to shift slightly, revealing more of her smooth skin and zhao tian grinned "you got a hot body, master." -_- eh? hearing his comments, she was even more dumbfounded. "honestly," she began, glancing down at him, "i wonder how you treat other women. some might hate you for being so blunt." "why worry about how i treat other women, master?" he teased, his voice carrying a low, sultry undertone. "right now, you¡¯re the only one in front of me." yao jing rolled her eyes, though the faint blush dusting her cheeks betrayed her. "flattery won¡¯t get you far, tian¡¯er. you¡¯re still an audacious brat." --------------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 588: In the bathtub [3] zhao tian¡¯s gaze drifted lazily from her face to her long, toned legs as she tested the water with one foot. the way the light glinted off her tan skin made her seem almost ethereal, and he couldn¡¯t help but whistle under his breath. "you know, master, you¡¯ve got great legs. makes me wonder why you¡¯re hiding the rest with that towel." yao jing¡¯s lips parted in mock outrage, her blush deepening as she splashed water at him. "you really want to die, don¡¯t you?" he raised a hand to shield his face, laughing even as droplets hit him. "what? i¡¯m just stating the truth. isn¡¯t honesty one of the virtues of a good disciple?" "honesty, huh? more like shamelessness. if that¡¯s a virtue, you¡¯d be a saint." yao jing sighed dramatically, stepping fully into the tub as she avoided looking directly at him. the water swirled around her calves as she moved to the opposite side of the tub, intending to sit as far from zhao tian as possible. but before she could lower herself onto the smooth surface, zhao tian¡¯s hand shot out, wrapping gently but firmly around her wrist. "come here." "ah!" she gasped as she lost her balance, the motion sending a small wave of water sloshing over the edge of the tub. his arms instinctively wrapped around her waist to steady her, and her towel loosened slightly, though it miraculously stayed in place. splash. the sound of water settling back into the tub filled the room as yao jing blinked in surprise. she tilted her head to glance up at him, her damp hair brushing against his collarbone. "tian¡¯er! what do you think you¡¯re doing?" zhao tian smiled shamelessly. "making sure you¡¯re comfortable, master. this side of the tub is much cozier." "cozier?" she uttered in a tone of disbelief and annoyance. "you mean your lap is cozier?" "exactly, and now i don¡¯t have to shout across the tub to talk to you. it¡¯s efficient." taking a deep breath, she replied "you should thank the heavens i¡¯m patient," leaning back against his chest. "most women would have slapped you for comments like that and the stunt you pulled just now." zhao tian tilted his head, his smile softening. "and yet, here you are, bathing with me instead." she shot him a warning glance, though there was no real anger in it. "don¡¯t read too much into this. i haven¡¯t bathed since yesterday, and you¡¯ve already drenched me. i might as well make the most of it." he chuckled, resting his chin on her shoulder. "whatever you say, master." "i...," she began, trying to find the words to break the moment, but her voice faltered. averting her gaze, she muttered, "i¡¯m not even that beautiful... and my skin color is strange. i thought you¡¯d look at me differently. why would you even find me attractive?" her voice was quieter now, tinged with a vulnerability she rarely showed. hm? zhao tian raised his gaze to look at her "what are you saying... are you insecure about your skin color?" yao jing¡¯s eyelashes quivered as she turned her head away, avoiding his eyes. "i mean... isn¡¯t it obvious? i look different from most people here. my skin is darker, and... it just sets me apart. i know people notice it. i¡¯ve always noticed it." zhao tian hugged her closer. "well, i don¡¯t really care about that. you look beautiful in my eyes." a deep sigh escaped her lips "i am glad my disciple likes me.. but i am not really fond of this skin color as it reminds me of my past." zhao tian raised an eyebrow "your past?" yao jing hesitated, her fingers lightly gripping the edge of the tub. "well... i¡¯m not actually from this star." "the people from my star... we all have this skin color. it¡¯s normal there, but it marked me as different when i arrived here. i tried to ignore it, but... it¡¯s hard not to feel out of place sometimes." yao jing scratched her head, thinking whether to tell him or not "let me tell then..." find your next read on empire as she continued her story, zhao tian listened to her intently as she spoke about her experiences. "eventually," she continued, her voice softening, "i was rescued. by sister shuang." "she found me when i had nothing left. i was on the brink of death, and she gave me a second chance. she took me in, brought me here, and gave me a new name. a new identity. she said it would help me forget my past." zhao tian¡¯s arms tightened around her once more, his fingers brushing lightly against her damp skin. "what was your name? before?" yao jing hesitated for a moment, then let out a quiet chuckle. "it¡¯s not yao jing. that¡¯s the name sister shuang gave me. my real name is makena. makena hafsatu." "makena..." yao jing let out a giggle "it is kind of embarrassing when you say my name..." ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 589: In the bathtub [4] zhao tian¡¯s gaze stayed on her, the soft curve of her jawline, the faint blush that lingered on her cheeks, and he couldn¡¯t help but smile. "makena," he said softly.... yao jing¡¯s eyes snapped open, and she turned her head, sharply to glare at him. "stop calling me that," she huffed, her lips forming a pout. "i told you, it¡¯s embarrassing." zhao tian leaned forward, his chin resting on her shoulder as his lips curled into a playful smile. "but it¡¯s such a beautiful name," he murmured, his hot breath brushing against her ear. her eyelashes quivered slightly, and he moved a little forward in the tub, his cheek brushing with hers "does it remind you of your past?" yao jing shook her head gently "no.. it just feels embarrassing... because i am your master and like.. i don¡¯t know how to say, when you call me with that name... like we are friends?" zhao tian let out a sigh "then shall i call you yao jing? jing? jing¡¯er?" she raised her hand and pinched his cheek, tugging playfully. "call me master as always. that¡¯s the proper way to address your superior." "yes, yes, master..." as he spoke, his left hand slid gently under the water, brushing against her thigh. his fingers grazed her smooth skin, and yao jing¡¯s eyes narrowed as she shot him a pointed look. "and you should stop trying to molest your master, idiot," she uttered, though her voice lacked real anger. zhao tian grinned unabashedly, his hand pausing only briefly before he squeezed her thigh lightly. "i already told you, master, you have such a nice body. it would be a shame if it went unappreciated. let me enjoy it for a bit." her lips twitched, caught between amusement and exasperation. "what are you even saying? i¡¯m your master, you perverted idiot." he gave a faint nod, "yeah, yeah i know... but just because you¡¯re my master doesn¡¯t mean i can¡¯t admire you. besides..." "we are this close and yet you are having that towel if only you could remove it, we could have skin-to-skin bath, increasing our kinship as master and disciple." yao jing¡¯s jaw dropped slightly, her lips parting in disbelief before she reached out and pinched his nose. "you¡¯ve gotten so bold, haven¡¯t you?" she said, her voice rising slightly as she tried to suppress a laugh. zhao tian¡¯s hand lingered under the warm water, his fingers tracing gentle circles on her thigh. "mng..." yao jing¡¯s body stiffened slightly at the touch, her breath hitching as she shot him a glare over her shoulder. "you¡¯re pushing your luck, idiot disciple," she muttered, though the faint tremor in her voice betrayed her resolve. "are you sure?" she asked, sliding her foot down his face and letting her toes trace along his lips. zhao tian kissed her toes gently and looked into her eyes "i am pretty sure..." yao jing¡¯s blush deepened, and she pulled her leg back, only to place her foot lightly against his chest. "you talk too much," she muttered, applying gentle pressure. "maybe i should just push you under and be done with it." zhao tian chuckled, his hands instinctively resting on her ankle as her foot pressed lightly against his chest. "push me under?" he asked, his fingers gently tracing the curve of her ankle. explore more adventures at empire "if that¡¯s what master wants, i¡¯ll gladly drown, as long as it¡¯s in your presence." yao jing rolled her eyes, her lips twitching as if suppressing a smile. "do you ever stop talking?" he leaned forward, brushing his lips against the arch of her foot in a soft kiss. "not when i have a goddess standing over me, looking like this." her foot jerked slightly, and she pointed a finger at him, her face turning red. "flattery won¡¯t save you when i decide to throw you out of this tub, brat." zhao tian laughed, his hand sliding up to rest on her thigh as he looked up at her. "then throw me out, master. but i should warn you..." "if you do, i might take this towel with me." yao jing¡¯s eyes widened, and she leaned forward slightly, her hands on her hips. "you wouldn¡¯t dare." he raised an eyebrow, his hand tugging lightly at the edge of the towel. "wouldn¡¯t i?" her foot pressed against his chest with a little more force, pushing him back into the water. "you shameless brat!" she huffed, though the smile on her lips said another story. she retracted her leg and stepped out of the bath as she made her way to the showering area. zhao tian looked at her back, his gaze landing on her shapely ass "master, you have a nice ass too; next time let me squeeze it." "shut up, brat." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 590: In the bathtub [5] steam wafted through the bathroom as zhao tian sat on a low stool, his hair damp and unruly after the soak. yao jing, who was wearing robes, walked to the side and retrieved a towel as she walked to him. "honestly, you¡¯re like a child sometimes," she murmured, stepping closer. yao jing draped the towel over his head and with delicate motions, she began to dry his hair. her fingers worked through the strands, brushing them back as she moved the towel gently, soaking up the excess water. "i don¡¯t know why i¡¯m doing this," she muttered, lifting a section of his hair to start brushing. experience new stories on empire "you¡¯re perfectly capable of drying your own hair." smiling, he glanced at her "but your hands are much gentler... spoil me." "yeah, yeah, stay still." he obeyed, leaning forward slightly to give her better access and her hands moved lower, carefully brushing away the droplets of water clinging to the nape of his neck. she lingered there a moment, her fingers smoothing over the strong curve of his neck before continuing. as she worked her way to his shoulders, she paused, marveling at his muscles. she pressed the towel gently against the broad expanse of his back, "you got great muscles..." her movements softened as she wiped his shoulders and arms, tracing the contours of his muscles as she worked. moving to his chest, yao jing carefully pressed the towel against his skin, soaking up the moisture that clung there. her gaze lingered for a moment, looking at the rise and fall of his breath before she continued down to his arms. she lifted each arm gently, drying them with the same care, her hands smoothing over the firm lines of his forearms. there was comfortable silence between them, the sound of the towel against his skin, and the occasional drip of water filling the air. finally, she returned to his hair, this time brushing it out with her fingers. the strands were soft and slightly wavy, and she combed through them carefully, straightening them with each pass. the two shared a laugh, their chemistry evident in the way yao jing leaned into him, her voice laced with teasing affection. li jia¡¯s eyes crescented looking at their intimacy ¡¯aren¡¯t they a bit too close?¡¯ the maids, sensing that their work was done, bowed politely and exited the room, leaving the trio alone and li jia walked to zhao tian "tian, dinner is ready." looking at her zhao tian nodded his head "mhm, let¡¯s eat." as zhao tian sat on the chair at the dinner table, yao jing pulled the chair out and sat close to him. hm? li jia raised an eyebrow seeing this, but she didn¡¯t say anything and served the food for them. she carefully placed the roasted chicken, vegetables, and a generous amount of mashed potatoes onto zhao tian¡¯s plate, then did the same for yao jing, though perhaps with a bit less enthusiasm. the quiet clatter of utensils filled the air as the three began to eat. zhao tian, mid-bite of a perfectly tender piece of salmon, glanced over at yao jing "master, where¡¯s the sect master? i thought she¡¯d be here since these are her quarters," yao jing paused, her fork halfway to her lips, before letting out a soft sigh and shaking her head. "it¡¯s all because of you, you idiot." zhao tian blinked, caught off guard. "me?" yao jing set her fork down and leaned back slightly, crossing her arms as she gave him a pointed look. "you reaching the ninth degree has caused quite the commotion." "you understand that no one has done this, right? every dynasty in the jade eclipse star is buzzing about you. sister shuang had to leave to meet with the jade emperor himself to... smooth things over." her voice softened as she added, "they¡¯re already calling you the ¡¯heaven-sent child.¡¯" -_- huh? zhao tian could only smile dryly. if anything, the heavens are against him. taking another bite, he spoke "then i am leaving for my dorm after the meal... it is already night." yao jing¡¯s eyes narrowed "no, tian¡¯er, stay here.. the wing masters are already vying to get you under their wing." "and if you went out right now, a battle between all wing masters would happen. so you better stay here for a while or until sister shuang returns." -_- ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 591: Playing in bed! the soft glow of moonlight filtered through the curtains of the bedroom, casting a silvery hue over the room. the atmosphere was peaceful, the distant chirping of crickets adding to the stillness of the night. zhao tian reclined against the backrest of the bed, his shoulders propped comfortably on the plush cushions. his hair was slightly tousled while yao jing was sitting sideways on his lap, her slender body leaning against his chest. she is holding a tablet in her hand, its screen glowing with intricate diagrams and alchemical symbols. her voice was calm as she explained the delicate balances required in blending certain herbs, her fingers tracing the screen on the tablet. "...and when you combine the azure dewroot with starfire lotus, you need to control the flame¡¯s intensity. too hot, and you¡¯ll destroy the essence; too cold, and the mixture will destabilize," zhao tian nodded absently, but his attention was only half on her words. his gaze drifted to her face... the way her lashes fluttered slightly as she concentrated, the curve of her lips as she spoke. he leaned in slowly, brushing his lips against the nape of her neck, the faint scent of lavender and warmth filling his senses. "zhao tian!" yao jing exclaimed, her voice breaking into chuckles as she instinctively tilted her head away. she turned slightly, giving him a playful glare. "are you even listening? or are you just pretending while your mind wanders?" "i¡¯m listening," he replied, his arms wrapping around her waist, pulling her closer. his voice dropped to a low murmur against her ear. "it¡¯s just hard to focus when my teacher looks this stunning." her cheeks flushed faintly, but she wasn¡¯t about to let him off easily. "seems like i spoiled you too much... see, you are not even listening and kissing your teacher." she swatted his hand lightly, attempting to shift her focus back to the tablet. "this is serious, tian¡¯er. i want you to become the best alchemist in the world." "who says i¡¯m not serious? i just happen to think you¡¯re a more captivating teacher than any alchemy lesson could be." yao jing rolled her eyes but couldn¡¯t suppress the soft laugh that escaped her. she wiggled slightly in his lap, trying to adjust her position, but the movement only made his hold on her tighten. "stay still," he murmured, his lips brushing her shoulder now. "wait.." yao jing shifted slightly, letting her legs dangle off his lap, her bare feet brushing against his calves. "haah..." she sighed contentedly, her head resting lightly against his shoulder, but her peace was short-lived when she felt something unexpected. zhao tian¡¯s foot nudged hers gently, his toes curling slightly to trap hers. she glanced at him over her shoulder "what are you doing?" read latest chapters at empire "playing," he replied with a smile, wiggling his toes against hers. "you have such small, delicate feet. they¡¯re cute." yao jing hit his chest with her elbow "i am starting to wonder if you have this foot... kink." keeping his smile, he reached out and took the tablet from her hand placing it on the side "i told you, i don¡¯t have that fetish..." "haa, she drank a lot yesterday..." deciding not to disturb her, zhao tian left the room and headed toward the hall. his steps were unhurried, his demeanor relaxed, as he walked down the stairs and entered the living area. there, he saw li jia seated on a plush couch, sipping tea. "good morning, jia," he greeted , making his way toward her. he plopped down beside her with his usual ease and raised his arm to drape it around her shoulders... a familiar gesture he often did. as he raised his hand, she thwarted his hand away and uttered with a glare "don¡¯t touch me... you bastard." eh? zhao tian froze, his hand hovering mid-air, and he blinked at her, processing her words, and slowly lowered his hand. "...okay." getting confused, he looked at her "what¡¯s wrong? did something happen? you seem angry..." li jia closed her eyes as she took another sip "don¡¯t talk to me...." hearing her words, his expression shifted from confusion to mild hurt, and zhao tian straightened, his playful demeanor slipping. "huh? jia, are you seriously mad at me? what did i-" she slammed the cup onto the table with a loud clink "tian!" "just stop! i said don¡¯t talk to me! why can¡¯t you understand that?" "why are you pushy? leave me alone." "woah..." zhao tian raised his arms, asking her to calm down. the tension in the room was suffocating, and zhao tian sighed heavily, his face softening as he stood from the couch. "sorry for disturbing you..." behind him, li jia sat frozen, her gaze locked onto his retreating figure. the tremble in her hands was barely noticeable at first, but soon, her entire body shook. she clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. the tea she had been sipping moments ago now tasted bitter and her vision blurred as tears welled in her eyes, threatening to spill over. slowly, she lowered her head, her hands covering her face as the dam broke. "what the hell am i doing?" she whispered, her voice cracking as the tears streamed down her cheeks. she thought back to zhao tian¡¯s... his gentle tone, his willingness to give her space despite not understanding her anger. the image of his hurt expression lingered in her mind, twisting the knife of regret deeper into her heart. "i am such a fool..." ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 592: Period? *swoosh* a woman dashed through the air, her crimson eyes glancing around at the thick forest, her monochrome gray and black hair fluttering in the wind. "where is that bastard voss hiding?" a mutter escaped velnorah¡¯s lips as she continued flying through the great tianhe forest, and soon she sensed the familiar smell of vampiric blood. looking at a specific part in the forest, she raised an eyebrow ¡¯bloody mist...¡¯ *flick* with a flick, her figure vanished, reappearing silently within the mist¡¯s confines. her boots made no sound against the ground as she landed. as the haze parted, her crimson eyes fell on the figure of a man leaning casually against a tree. theron voss, with his chiseled features and predatory grin, looked every bit the rogue he was. his dark hair fell in loose waves to his shoulders, and his deep-set crimson eyes sparkled as he met her gaze. "young lady," theron voss said with a flourish, bowing deeply. velnorah gave a faint nod and muttered "you¡¯ve been careless, voss. because of you, ji shuang has increased the protection around the jade eclipse sect." theron voss straightened, the smirk never leaving his face. "careless? hardly. a mere... complication arose. a young man, to be precise, appeared following the disciples we planted from the coven of the black heart." "he was hiding his face, so i couldn¡¯t see him." velnorah¡¯s gaze narrowed upon hearing this "a young man?" theron nodded, brushing an invisible speck of dust from his sleeve. "i came out to deal with him personally, thinking it would be an easy matter." discover hidden tales at empire "but the boy... he had tenacity. even though i wasn¡¯t serious, he managed to withstand several of my blows." "well, at that time.. because of the commotion, ji shuang soon appeared there, so i had to run away from there." velnorah¡¯s had a thoughtful look on her facee ¡¯a young man? maybe someone from the inner wing?¡¯ theron voss shrugged as a smirk appeared on his face "and young lady, don¡¯t you think this is the right time to do our mission?" "the sect is in total chaos because of this zhao tian disciple, who crossed the 9th degree of the heavenly tribulation." her eyes narrowed as she folded her arms. "and what makes you think that makes it easier for us? if anything, it¡¯s more troublesome" "the sect and he are in the center of attention, we have been waiting for ten years... wait a little more." theron voss tilted his head, thinking about it "hmm, yeah... but this zhao tian disciple, should we let him grow?" "he might be a future threat you know? not only for us, for other h-" "uh..." he let out a deep groan of satisfaction as her hands worked with surprising strength. "your shoulders are like boulders," she muttered, pressing her thumbs into a particularly stubborn knot. "how do you even manage to get this tense?" "carrying the weight of my charm, of course," zhao tian replied, turning his head slightly to glance at her with a cheeky grin. her fingers paused momentarily before she delivered a playful slap to his shoulder. "be serious for once." "ow!" "by the way," yao jing began, her fingers pausing briefly on his shoulder blades, "what¡¯s going on with little jia? she seemed... off this morning. grumpy, even." zhao tian¡¯s body tensed slightly under her touch before he let out a long sigh. "ah, so you noticed too." "of course i did. she barely said two words, and she practically glared at you through breakfast," yao jing said, her fingers resuming their work but with a lighter touch. "what did you do this time?" with a dry smile, he asked "why do you immediately assume it¡¯s my fault?" yao jing let out a soft laugh, her hands sliding down to knead the tight muscles of his lower back. "because it¡¯s always your fault when little jia¡¯s upset. now spill." he turned his head to the side, resting his cheek on his folded arms as he stared at the dimming light from the window. "honestly, i don¡¯t know. she just snapped at me out of nowhere when i sat down next to her. she even told me not to touch her." "hmm..." yao jing murmured thoughtfully, her hands pausing again. "did something happen recently? did you say something to upset her?" zhao tian rolled onto his side slightly, peering up at yao jing with a half-smile. "i swear, i didn¡¯t. at least, not that i know of." hearing this, yao jing raised an eyebrow "maybe she is on her period?" zhao tian thought about it, and he also remembered zhao ying getting mood swings when she is on her period. ¡¯maybe that¡¯s the reason?¡¯ yao jing frowned, sitting back as she muttered "maybe tian¡¯er, she is angry you are not doing anything." huh? zhao tian glanced at her "what do you mean?" "well, she was crying a lot that day when you crossed the 9th degree... so i am sure she loves you." "and these past three days, you have been with me most of the time not giving her any attention." "so, i think.. she is angry because of it." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 593: Why are you angry [1] leaning on the door frame, zhao tian stood quietly, his gaze fixed on li jia, who was engrossed in a conversation with the maids about the menu for tonight¡¯s dinner. as the maids departed, li jia turned to leave, but her steps faltered when she noticed zhao tian standing there, watching her. their eyes met for a brief moment, but she quickly averted her gaze and attempted to walk past him. *flick* but zhao tian appeared in front of her, grasping her waist and pulling her close to him. "ah!¡¯ li jia gasped in surprise, her hands instinctively landing on his shoulders for balance. her eyes narrowed as she glared at him. "didn¡¯t i say not to talk to me?" zhao tian looked into her eyes as "tell me the reason why you are angry at me." he said softly, his voice laced with concern. li jia pressed her lips together, her glare intensifying. "i said don¡¯t talk to me, you bastard." with a sigh, zhao tian crouched slightly, scooping her up effortlessly over his shoulder. "ah! let me down! zhao tian, what are you doing?" she exclaimed, squirming in his hold and pounding lightly on his back as he carried her down the hall. but zhao tian didn¡¯t heed any of that and walked to the nearby room. closing the door, zhao tian threw her on the bed. *thud* "ah!" she yelped, bouncing slightly on the soft mattress as she glared at him, her cheeks flushed in a mix of anger and embarrassment. "let me go, or i¡¯ll-" before she could react, zhao tian got on the bed crawling to her "i know how to make you speak." li jia¡¯s breath hitched, her hands instinctively pressing against his chest to keep some distance between them. "n-no, wait... tian..." but her protest was cut short as zhao tian leaned down, capturing her lips in a firm yet gentle kiss. *gasp* li jia froze, and her eyes widened in shock, her mind reeling from the sudden kiss. her initial instinct was to fight back, to push him away, but as his lips moved against hers, a part of her surrendered. the heat of his kiss melted her resolve, and she found herself responding, albeit hesitantly. he then licked her cleavage from top to bottom as he pressed her large breasts against his face as if wanting to have his face squished by them. "you still smell so good..." he whispered as he kissed her soft stomach while holding her slender hips, and he could see how her skin was glowing as he licked all over her stomach. all the way over her cleavage before kissing her upper breasts as his tongue slowly traveled upwards towards her neck, biting her skin. his hand went lower as he began to remove her clothes even more, exposing her lower body. *slurp* *num* pulling back his lips from her cherries, zhao tian was captivated by the sight of her flawless skin and alluring physique. li jia was embarrassed to death as she saw zhao tian¡¯s fingers going down to her panties "n-no.. hmngh.. tian." he removed the knot on her panties and pulled them from her waist as he made his way to her thighs, slowly squeezing the soft flesh. li jia realized and clutched her thighs tightly, not letting him touch her precious area. seeing this, zhao tian smiled and gently caressed her inner thighs making her squirm in pleasure. he raised his head to look into her eyes and leaned forward, pressing a kiss on her lips. "come on, spread." li jia gulped her saliva and bit her lips "you.. bastard, stop molesting me." opening his fingers, he squeezed her thigh and gently slid his fingers in between her thighs, touching her pussy¡¯s outer folds. "haangh~~" feeling the wet liquid painting his palm, he smirked "oh, you are so wet..." as he spoke, he retracted his hand and saw his fingers dripping with wet juice. looking at her eyes directly, zhao tian opened his lips, licking the wet juices from his fingers. li jia¡¯s blush deepened in embarrassment seeing him licking her own love juices "you sicko... molester." explore more stories at empire ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 594: Why are you angry [2] zhao tian then moved out of the bed and crouched on the floor as he grabbed her juicy thighs and pulled them down till her virgin pussy was sticking close to his face, and he could see her juices dripping from it like nectar. "no..." li jia hurriedly raised her hands and closed her pussy so as not to let him see her embarrassing parts. however, zhao tian grasped her hands and forced it away from her holy shrine "stop struggling and be a good girl." grasping her silky thighs, she spread her legs even more, her legs forming an m shape, and he licked his lip looking at her pussy. there was small grassy black hair on her crotch, and his gaze hovered over her pink, tight butthole. li jia closed her face with her palms as she was extremely ashamed by the situation and she could feel his hot gaze on her pussy. "you fucking... bastard." zhao tian chuckled as he saw her pink folds dripping slightly with her love juices and he kissed her juicy thighs before kissing the crevices near her pink pussy, tasting the softness of her skin and her vulva "ahng?~tian...?" li jia bit her as she felt his hot lips caressing the skin near her sacred region. feeling intoxicated by the fresh and sweet smell of her pussy, he licked her vulva before kissing her sensitive pink bud. "haaangh~?" li jia¡¯s thoughts froze as she let out a sudden erotic moan upon feeling zhao tian¡¯s wet and warm mouth plundering her pink pussy. she couldn¡¯t help but grab his hair in panic as he continued to eat her pussy and suck on her clit at the same time, making her jerk her body as she felt shockwaves of pleasure rippling through her whole body. "w-wait.. haang.. fuck you.. jerk.. umngh~~ your t-tongue.. so hot..." "huff... fucker haa..." li jia¡¯s breath became even more hurried as her breasts heaved up and down, trying to keep up with his relentless attacks with his mouth and especially his hot tongue that was making its way through her pussy walls and massaging them. he could feel her pussy tightening as he increased the vigor of his tongue while flicking it inside her pussy. his mouth almost covered her entire pussy as he sucked on her clit after taking his tongue out he lifted one of her legs and made it rest over his shoulder as he continued to suck her pussy passionately, letting his tongue dance around her insides. it was intense and pleasure at the same time for li jia. to her surprise, she had never experienced something like this before. "nnnngh!" li jia let out a guttural cry of pain as she felt a sharp sensation tear through her body as his dick pierced through her hymen making the blood flow out of her pussy marking her first time. as li jia¡¯s pussy welcomed zhao tian¡¯s cock, the head of his dick slowly spread the tight pussy. "haa... jia..." zhao tian growled in delight feeling her tight insides squeezing his cock, sending ripples of pleasure to his mind. squeezing her soft plump breasts, his finger began to play with her pink nipple buds. li jia¡¯s clutch on his neck got tighter as she pulled him closer and bit his neck. she gnawed on his skin, sucking his neck leaving a red hickey "fuck you.. nghh.. i hate you.. mngh.. bastard.. nngh.. at least be gentle." zhao tian hugged her and whispered "but your insides... so fucking good.. ugh." hearing this, li jia¡¯s face flushed even more "you are such a hopeless.. idiot.. bastard.. jerk.. fucker... scoundrel.. hngh.. why your dick is mngh.. so bigggg~" "haa.. i will take that as a compliment." zhao tian replied with a dry chuckle. "shut up fucker.. mngh~~ slow down a bit." "hnngh~~!...anghhh~~!" li jia wrapped her legs around his waist as he continued increasing the pace. "angh..." she can feel his dick slowly stretching her pussy and making its way deeper into her honey hole. he firmly grasped her thighs and continued thrusting his cock savoring the mushy insides clenching his rod. slowly love juices began to flow from li jia¡¯s pussy and lubricated her pussy walls, increasing the pleasure they were feeling and making his movements easier "anhhh!?!" li jia couldn¡¯t help but let out a surprised gasp as zhao tian suddenly increased the speed of his thrust, and the pleasure began to overcome the pain that she was feeling. "urgh~ jia." zhao tian mumbled as he enjoyed how her pussy walls are sucking on his dick as if massaging every inch of his dick. li jia¡¯s face flushed a deep crimson, her entire body tingling with a mixture of embarrassment and arousal. but her mind was feeble to think about it as his cock pushed even further reaching her cervix "aangh~~." it made her body even more hotter and she could not suppress the wave of pleasure that was surging through her whole body making her mind muddle. ------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 595: *Why are you angry [3]* "haangh~ rascal...." her face being pressed against the wall, li jia moaned coquettishly as zhao tian continued ramming his cock against her pussy. "jia..." grunting her name in pleasure, zhao tian raised her left thigh and moved it over the night lamp table as he grabbed her waist and pushed his dick even further. "gaaghh~" li jia let out a throaty moan as she felt the tip of his cock hit the gate of her womb and zhao tian also sighed in pleasure as her pussy gripped his cock in a different way in this position. his fingers tightly clutched her fruity ass as he ravaged his hot dick deep into her hole, the warmth of her pink pussy melting his hard dick. *pakh* *pakh* li jia¡¯s eyes rolled out as she felt her mind flying to heaven and she lay on the table flatly. zhao tian raised his left hand and grabbed her head, pressing her face on the table, and moved his hips hastily, his dick sliding in and out of her pussy. li jia¡¯s mind is consumed by his dick as she let out her tongue "fucking bastard... t-that big dick of yours.. hmngh~ angh~~" *pop* zhao tian pulled his dick out and grabbed her thighs, rotating her body as her back hit against the table making her look at him "jerk..." li jia raised her legs, wrapping them around his waist and zhao tian placed his dick on her dripping cave. *squeach* he pushed it deeper in one push into her slippery squishy hole "tian... haanhh-" tightly grabbing her ass cheeks he raised her up and down as his dick slid in and out of her shrine, muddling her sense with pleasure. *pakh* *pakh* only flesh-hitting flesh noises echoed through the rooms along with gasps and moans. *splurt* feeling zhao tian¡¯s hot cum spreading inside her womb, li jia¡¯s eyelashes fluttered and she looked at zhao tian who was hugging her in his arms. "fucking bastard... you came inside again?" *pop* as he pulled back his dick, his white cum burst forth from her pussy staining her inner thighs. "huff... huff..." li jia lay sprawled on the table, her chest rising and falling with every labored breath. her hair was tousled, framing her flushed face, and her gaze drifted to the ceiling before turning to zhao tian who is standing in front of her. enjoy more content from empire "so, i thought it would be better to distance myself from you, to get rid of these feelings before they became unbearable. that¡¯s why i shouted at you, why i pushed you away..." eh? zhao tian blinked his eyes hearing this and couldn¡¯t help but bonk her head with his knuckles "you are really dumb." "ow!" li jia exclaimed, pulling back to rub her head and glared at him, though her cheeks were flushed. "what the hell, tian?" zhao tian¡¯s arm tightened around her, pulling her closer once more. "you¡¯re more than worthy, jia. don¡¯t ever think otherwise." hearing this, li jia raised her head to look at him and saw the soft smile on his lips. "then... do you love me?" zhao tian leaned forward, pecking her lips "of course.. why else would i even touch you? i know everything between us started because of your sister." "but still, i cherish the moments with you... and i was happier with you, teasing you and seeing your cute reactions." when he said it so straightforwardly, li jia was startled and a deep blush pointed her cheeks as she lowered her head "ok, ok, i understand your feelings... geez." looking at her blushing face, zhao tian reached out and caressed her cheek "well, if you are still feeling insecure and unworthy... i just have to fuck you a few times more." li jia couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and thwarted his hand away from her cheek "just say you are horny, bastard." zhao tian shook his head helplessly with a smile "so, is that a no?" she rolled her eyes as she thought about it "would you let me go if i said no?" with a shake of his head, he replied "no, i will push you down and fuck you." she reached out, pinching his lips "as i expected jerk... but go easy on me. my crotch still hurts." upon hearing this, zhao tian looked at her lips "if that¡¯s the case, use that cute little mouth of yours." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 596: A talk with the Sect Master [1] "hahaha..." laughter echoed through the hall as zhao tian walked around carrying li jia on his back, with his hands steadily on her thighs. her arms encircled his neck, her cheeks flushed, though a contented smile danced on her lips. yao jing who was sitting on the couch, smiled gently "seems like both of you made up..." looking at her, zhao tian gave a nod and li jia tightened her arms around his neck in response, leaning forward to place a soft kiss on his cheek. zhao tian chuckled, shifting slightly to adjust her weight on his back. with a teasing smile, yao jing spoke, "though i would ask you to lower your voices... i can hear your moans, little jia." e-eh? li jia was startled and buried her face on his nape in embarrassment. "y-yes, elder jing..." she stammered, her voice muffled against his skin. as they were speaking, yao jing suddenly raised an eyebrow feeling a presence and smiled "seems like sister shuang is back." ... *tap* outside the private quarters, the sound of soft footsteps could be heard as ji shuang landed gracefully in the courtyard, and her gaze narrowed in thought as she pushed the door to enter. walking through the small corridor, she reached the main hall and saw zhao tian carrying li jia on his back while yao jing was sitting on the couch. smiling, yao jing stood up from her seat. "sister shuang..." ji shuang gave a nod, and her gaze flickered to zhao tian "zhao tian, i need to speak with you privately." hearing this, li jia gave a nod and slowly got down from his back. as ji shuang left the room, zhao tian followed her out of the hall. ... explore hidden tales at empire zhao tian stayed silent and taking another sip ji shuang glanced at him "have you heard about the honoured one?" huh? hearing the name, zhao tian¡¯s body stiffened, and he stopped muching for a second before continuing, "yeah... i know some things." ji shuang nodded her head "that makes the explanation easier." "have you ever wondered how people know there are ten degrees of the heavenly tribulation, when no one in recorded history has crossed beyond the ninth degree?" "well, its because the first honoured one crossed all the 10 degrees. they fought against the wrath of the heavens themselves and faced the punishment of the first heavenly one." zhao tian¡¯s fingers tightened slightly around his cup, but he maintained his composure. "the sect master seems to be very knowledgeable." ji shuang showed a faint smile and nodded "i am one of the more powerful figures among the apex high stars, and i¡¯ve cultivated ties with the astral realm over the centuries." "after thousands of years, i¡¯ve gathered fragments of truths that few others know." zhao tian closed his eyes for a second as he took the tea cup again and tasted a sip. in the tense silence, zhao tian already understood her question and asked "so, are you suspecting that i am the honoured one?" upon hearing this, ji shuang shook her head "i am not doubting... i am sure you are the honoured one." huh? zhao tian took another sip and got ready to enter his artifact if ji shuang tried to pull anything. ji shuang, however, didn¡¯t move from her seat and simply looked at him, as though waiting to see how he would react. finally, zhao tian let out a faint sigh and leaned forward slightly, meeting her gaze. "and if i am? what do you intend to do about it, sect master?" ji shuang smiled faintly, "do you think i brought you here to threaten you, zhao tian?" ------------------------------------------------ i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 597: A talk with the Sect Master [2] finally, zhao tian let out a faint sigh and leaned forward slightly, meeting her gaze. "and if i am? what do you intend to do about it, sect master?" ji shuang smiled faintly, "do you think i brought you here to threaten you, zhao tian?" "you wouldn¡¯t be the first," zhao tian replied evenly. ji shuang chuckled softly, shaking her head. "if i wanted to harm you, zhao tian, i wouldn¡¯t have hidden your crossing of the 10th degree. i would have exposed it to the world and let your enemies deal with you." zhao tian gave a faint nod "figured that much... then why bring this up now?" "because i want to help you," ji shuang said simply. "the honoured one¡¯s path is one of unparalleled hardship. the heavens will not allow your existence to go unchallenged, and neither will the forces that once opposed the original honoured one. you¡¯ll need allies... and guidance to survive." upon hearing this, zhao tian¡¯s eyes narrowed "allies huh... and what do you gain by helping me?" discover stories with empire ji shuang¡¯s faint smile widened slightly. "let¡¯s just say i have a vested interest in seeing how far the honoured one can go." "the heavens may view you as a threat, but i see you as an opportunity. perhaps you will shatter the cycle of oppression they¡¯ve imposed on us all." huh? zhao tian raised an eyebrow "the cycle of oppression? do you mean the mortal restriction that the heavens have imposed on everyone?" with a nod, ji shuang replied "you can word it like that... and you are 22 years old, right?" zhao tian¡¯s gaze squinted in mild surprise as she knew his age "yeah..." ji shuang hummed under her breath "it was exactly 22 years ago, the balance of the world shifted and the astral energy around the world increased to adapt itself for the honoured one who was born." zhao tian stayed silent, listening to her, and ji shuang continued... "zhao tian, even though i am curious what this honoured one can achieve, what i truly want is liberation." ji shuang stood, walking to the large window that overlooked the sect¡¯s expansive grounds. her silhouette was illuminated by the golden glow of the setting sun, "the first honoured one¡¯s triumph against the heavens was not complete." "yes, they shattered the heavens¡¯ will in their time, and for a brief moment, the world tasted true freedom." "cultivators rose to unimaginable heights, the seals that bound their potential obliterated. but the heavens are not just a force... they are a living, evolving entity. and they learned." she turned to face zhao tian, "after the first honoured one ascended, the heavens devised a new layer of suppression. the heaven¡¯s seal became more sophisticated, more insidious." "instead of outright chains, it became invisible bonds intertwined with the very fabric of existence. it seeped into the flow of energy, the natural laws, even the souls of cultivators. the heavens ensured that no one, not even the honoured one¡¯s successors, could ever repeat what had been done before." zhao tian¡¯s was taken aback to hear this "so you¡¯re saying the heavens are smarter now? that they¡¯ve evolved to suppress anyone who dares to defy them again?" ji shuang nodded. "exactly. the first honoured one¡¯s victory was a temporary one, a momentary rebellion that the heavens took as a lesson." "they created the current ¡¯chain of divine accord¡¯ to be unbreakable... not by force, but by design. that is why no one has crossed the 8th degree of tribulation since then. the heavens ensured that no cultivator could ever grow strong enough to challenge them again. until you." zhao tian crossed his arms, his mind racing with the implications of her words. "if they adapted after the first honoured one, what makes you think i can succeed where they failed? what¡¯s different now?" ji shuang¡¯s gaze softened, and a faint smile curved her lips. "because you are not the first honoured one. you are something new, something they couldn¡¯t predict." "if the heavens had fully adapted to the honoured one, you could not have crossed the 10th degree, but you did.. so you are still an anomaly." "the heavens¡¯ will is not omnipotent; it is a system, and every system has its flaws. you are their flaw, zhao tian. a living flaw... an anomaly they cannot fully control or comprehend." zhao tian sighed, a wry smile tugging at his lips. "an anomaly, huh? that¡¯s not exactly reassuring." ji shuang stepped closer, "the first honoured one showed us that the heavens can be defied." "but their victory was incomplete because they didn¡¯t account for the heavens¡¯ capacity to adapt. you, however, are a different kind of weapon... one they haven¡¯t had time to adapt to. that is why i believe you can succeed where they could not." -------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 598: A talk with the Sect Master [3] zhao tian frowned but didn¡¯t respond, so ji shuang continued, "the heavens are not what you think they are. they are not gods, not some omnipotent, divine arbiters." "as i said, they are a system... flawed, oppressive, and self-preserving. you¡¯ve already seen their cracks. the real question is whether you¡¯ll exploit them... or be crushed under their weight." taking a sip of tea, ji shuang leaned back. "the first honoured one tried, but they misunderstood the heavens. they thought it was a battle of strength." "it was not. the heavens are a system of calculation... a grand equation designed to enforce balance. and now, they have adapted beyond what even the first honoured one could comprehend." explore stories at empire looking at him, ji shuang continued "as i told you, after the first honoured one¡¯s rebellion, the heavens recalibrated their mechanisms." "they integrated a failsafe into the natural laws themselves... what we now call the ¡¯chains of the divine accord.¡¯ but that¡¯s not all. they also created contingencies." hoh? zhao tian raised an eyebrow in curiosity "contingencies?" ji shuang let out a soft sigh "you¡¯ve already seen them... the so-called chosen vessels of the heavens will." "mortals who are imbued with fragments of their will, empowered to eliminate anomalies like you. do you think the rise of figures like ren wian or others close to your level is mere coincidence?" zhao tian¡¯s gaze squinted. "so the heavens have agents like those.. sons of heavens. and you think i¡¯m supposed to just... fight them?" ji shuang shook her head. "it¡¯s not that simple. these agents are not your only concern. in my theory, the heavens operate through layers, zhao tian." "the first layer is mortal existence¡ªthe rules we live by. but beyond that are higher layers... domains where celestial entities enforce the heavens¡¯ will. entities who remember the first honoured one and are actively ensuring history doesn¡¯t repeat itself." "like the heavenly one, do you know about the heavenly one?" hearing this, zhao tian nodded his head faintly "yeah, i know some things." ji shuang tilted her head, looking at him suspiciously "hm... i am surprised. because only the people in the top echelon know about this confidential stuff and the existence of the heavenly one." zhao tian thought about eleanor di laurentia who is inside his artifact right now ¡¯she is killed by the first honoured one and only her soul fragment ramins... then.¡¯ looking at ji shuang, he asked "do you know if the heavenly one is still alive?" ji shuang shrugged her arms "i am not sure.. they must be right?" ... "for real?" walking through the corridor, zhao tian let out a soft sigh ¡¯i need to return to the artifact... i haven¡¯t been there for almost four days because jing is always with me.¡¯ the polished wooden stairs creaked under his footsteps as he walked upstairs and reaching a familiar door, he knocked lightly. "master..a gentle voice came from within. "come in, tian¡¯er." as zhao tian entered in, he was mesmerized as yao jing was standing in front of the mirror, wearing her clothes. she turned to look at him and smiled faintly "oh, tian¡¯er... how did your conversation go?" without a word, zhao tian walked up to her and gently wrapped his arms around her from behind. "it went well..." yao jing chuckled softly but shifted slightly in his embrace. "wait a minute... you can hug me all you want after i finish putting on my robes." ignoring her protest, zhao tian buried his face into the crook of her neck, inhaling the faint scent of lotus from her freshly washed hair. "you just took a bath?" "yes, and you¡¯re going to make me redo everything if you keep wrinkling my clothes like this." she gently hit his adbomen with her elbow making him take a step back "i told you to wait.. idiot." she uttered with a chuckle, tying the knots on her robes. zhao tian sat back on the bed and watched her wearing her robes and after a minute, she turned to look at him "how do i look?" "good.. but i am pretty sure, you would great without that dress?" yao jing shook her head helplessly and walked to him, sitting sideways on his lap as she wrapped her arms around his neck "so what did sister huang say?" zhao tian hugged her waist and pressed his face onto her neck... ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! dont forget to give powerstones and tickets! :) Chapter 599: No sex! instead of answering immediately, zhao tian slipped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. he pressed his face against her neck again, his lips brushing her skin. yao jing¡¯s breath hitched as his lips traveled downward, to her collarbone, then back up to her throat. "tian¡¯er. you¡¯re avoiding my question." she scolded lightly, though her tone lacked any real bite. "am i?" zhao tian murmured, his lips brushing against her ear. "maybe i just missed you too much to think about anything else." yao jing let out a soft laugh, gently pulling back to meet his gaze. "such a sweet mouth. now, stop stalling and tell me." instead of answering, zhao tian¡¯s hands moved to the sash of her robe, his fingers grazing the soft fabric as he gently pulled it loose. the robe slipped slightly, revealing her smooth shoulder and the pale curve of her neck. he leaned in, pressing a tender kiss to her exposed skin, then another, trailing from her shoulder back to her collarbone. yao jing¡¯s hands found their way into his hair, her fingers threading through the soft strands as his kisses deepened. she tilted her head back instinctively, granting him access to the vulnerable line of her throat. "you¡¯re shameless..." she whispered, though her words were tinged with affection rather than annoyance. yao jing pushed against his chest lightly, her face flushed. "tian¡¯er.. stop with these silly acts." with a chuckle, zhao tian relented. "she¡¯s worried about my progress attracting too much attention. as there are rumors about me crossing the 9th degree." "hmm," yao jing mused, resting her chin on his shoulder. "she¡¯s not wrong to worry. but you¡¯ve never been one to hide your strength, have you?" with a nod, he replied, "right now, i need to lay low and focus on getting stronger without drawing unnecessary trouble." yao jing leaned forward to place a quick kiss on his cheek. "so, what¡¯s the plan now, tian¡¯er? are you going to keep hiding in my room, or do you actually have work to do?" "i might stay a little longer," zhao tian said, his tone light but his grip on her tightening ever so slightly. "after all, where else can i find such a comfortable place to rest?" "comfortable, huh?" yao jing muttered under her breath. zhao tian gave a nod "and it seems like sect master wants me to accept her as my master." eh? zhao tian smiled dryly, running a hand through his hair, but he knew better than to interrupt. shenyi wasn¡¯t finished. "and not just any tribulation. you crossed the 10 degrees of tribulation with no preparations. do you have any idea how dangerous that is? how many times have i told you to be cautious during such a crucial moment in your cultivation?" "good thing, the sect master helped you... if not the whole of astral realm and the high stars would be at your tail right now." -_- zhao tian used his right to remain silent, as he know no matter how powerful he was, in front of his wives... he become powerless. discover more stories at empire they knew him better than anyone else, and their concern was something he could never brush aside. he lowered his head slightly, the guilt of his actions clear on his face. "well?" shenyi pressed, her arms crossed now, "do you at least feel sorry for what you did?" zhao tian hurriedly nodded "yes, mam, i will make sure this never happens again." "lady shenyi... husband has already apologized, so i guess it¡¯s time to remove his punishment." hearing a soft tone, zhao tian turned to fei lingxi, who was sitting beside him, and lunged toward her with a dramatic flair, hugging her in his arms. "lingxi, you are the only one who understands me..." he muttered, caressing his face on her breasts. fei lingxi smiled gently, her arms wrapping around him in return, and she patted his back with affection, a soft chuckle escaping her lips. "i am also upset with you, husband," she said softly, though there was no anger in her tone. "but i know you didn¡¯t do it on purpose. sometimes, things just... happen." zhao tian rubbed his face on her breasts enjoying the plushiness "lingxi... you are so soft." fei lingxi chuckled again, shaking her head as she ran her fingers through his hair, her voice sweet and soothing. "you spoil yourself too much, husband. but you know i can¡¯t stay mad at you for long." xia shenyi¡¯s eyebrows twitched "lingxi, don¡¯t spoil him... he needs to understand the consequences of his actions. as i¡¯ve already said, he¡¯s not allowed to have sex for a week. that¡¯s his punishment." zhao tian immediately tightened his hold on lingxi, as though shielding himself from shenyi¡¯s decree. "see, lingxi?" he complained, his voice carrying a wounded tone. "shenyi is bullying me again." fei lingxi leaned down, her lips brushing close to his ear as she whispered conspiratorially, "don¡¯t worry, husband. we can always... sneak into the bath. no one will know." upon hearing this, zhao tian couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, his voice muffled against her chest "i love you, lingxi." fei lingxi¡¯s hand moved to his cheek, tilting his face upward so she could look into his eyes. "i love you too, husband," she said with a radiant smile. ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 600: A punishment! *kyuu* a small pink fox darted around the garden, its bushy tail wagging with delight as it playfully hopped between rows of medicinal plants which are very well maintained. lying on a woven mat in the middle of the garden, shi yixian stretched her hands lazily and closed her eyes in comfort. nearby, fei ziyu knelt beside a row of blossom plants, their pale blue flowers glowing faintly under the sunlight. she held a small silver watering can, the spout sprinkling gentle streams of water over the roots. "i am glad nothing happened to master..." hearing fei ziyu¡¯s voice, shi yixian opened her eyes slowly, and propped herself up on one elbow and nodded. "mhm, i am also relieved. i still remember that day when i crossed the eighth degree of the heavenly tribulation. it was... a harrowing experience." fei ziyu paused her watering, turning her gaze toward shi yixian and her lips curled into a small smile, "master crossed the tenth degree," shi yixian¡¯s expression softened, "even those in the astral realm have only withstood up to the eighth degree," "and my liege... he went beyond that. he is amazing." "yeah, he is..." ... zhao tian was lying on the bed with xia shenyi and fei lingxi on both of his sides. xia shenyi leaned closer as she pressed her lips to his neck, her kiss lingering as she exhaled softly against his skin. "hmm..." zhao tian¡¯s breathing hitched as shenyi¡¯s lips traveled up to his ear. she kissed it tenderly before her tongue darted out, licking along the edge. he let out a low, involuntary groan, his muscles tensing under her touch. "heh." shenyi chuckled, before nipping his ear lightly and the sharpness of her bite sent a shiver through his body as his hand slid into her hair, his fingers tangling in the silken strands. "shenyi," "what?" she teased, her breath warm against his ear. "you don¡¯t like it? this is your punishment. so stay silent, hus-band." fei lingxi on the other side rested on his shoulder, enjoying the warmth of his body and she gazed up at him, her eyes filled with quiet devotion, a serene smile playing on her lips. xia shenyi boldly trailed her kisses down the side of his neck, her teeth grazing his skin in playful bites. fei lingxi hesitated for a moment, her delicate fingers tracing over his chest and her gaze fixed on the firm, well-defined lines of his chest before settling on the slightly darker, taut peaks that stood out against his smooth skin. a small, shy smile tugged at her lips as she admired their shape. "they¡¯re... perfect," she murmured softly, her fingers brushing over one experimentally. zhao tian was quite embarrassed, but he remained still, watching her with a mix of amusement and tenderness. fei lingxi leaned down, her warm breath ghosting over his skin as her lips hovered inches away. tentatively, she flicked her tongue over the sensitive nub, as she parted her lips and gently sucked, drawing the peak into her warm mouth. her actions were slow and deliberate, each movement filled with curiosity and growing confidence. "haa..." her teeth grazed lightly, causing zhao tian to exhale deeply, his hand reflexively resting on her head, his fingers threading through her soft hair. fei lingxi¡¯s lips tightened around him as she sucked a little harder, her tongue swirling over the sensitive spot. "hnn..." the sensation sent a shiver down zhao tian¡¯s spine, and a faint flush crept up his neck. she pulled back momentarily, her lips red and slightly swollen. a small, satisfied smile played on her face as she admired the faint mark she had left. "i left a little hickey," she said, giggling softly before leaning down again. this time, her actions were more confident, her lips and tongue working together to create another mark, her playful bites leaving a trail of soft redness. xia shenyi, watching from the side, chuckled with delight. "you¡¯re quite the fast learner, lingxi. i approve." fei lingxi glanced at her, blushing faintly "i want to make him feel good too," her fingers toyed with the other nipple as her mouth continued its work, alternating between gentle licks and firmer suction. read exclusive adventures at empire meanwhile xia shenyi leaned down, reaching his crotch, and pulled down his pants, as his dick slowly popped out. gently grasping his dick, she leaned forward kissing it gently. ---------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 601: A glass of wine! "haa.. husband." zhao tian is leaning back on the bed¡¯s headboard while fei lingxi is sitting on his lap riding his cock. her hands were firmly around his neck as she raised her hips up and down, letting his dick slide in and out of her pussy. zhao tian leaned forward and munched her lips for a kiss and she readily reciprocated his kiss, madly sucking on his lips. the kiss deepened as fei lingxi parted her lips slightly, inviting him to explore further. zhao tian didn¡¯t hesitate and his tongue slipped into her mouth, gently brushing against hers, tasting the sweetness that seemed unique to her. "mnn..." fei lingxi¡¯s breath hitched as their tongues danced together, and she matched his hunger, her lips clinging to his as if she could never get enough. her hands slid from his neck to his shoulders, gripping him tightly, grounding herself in the whirlwind of pleasure tingling through her brain. zhao tian tilted his head to deepen the kiss further, his tongue teasing hers with slow, deliberate strokes.he softly sucked on her tongue, drawing a muffled moan from her lips. "mngh~" she whimpered softly when he pulled back his lips just enough to nibble on her bottom lip, his teeth grazing the tender flesh before soothing it with a gentle lick. her lips parted further, a silent plea for him to continue, and he obliged with a soft chuckle, his mouth capturing hers once more. zhao tian¡¯s hand slowly moved upward, tracing the curve of her waist before settling on her chest.no?v(el)b\\jnn he cupped her breast softly at first, his thumb brushing against her pink nipple, eliciting a soft gasp from fei lingxi. meanwhile, xia shenyi was sitting there naked with a thoughtful look on her face "seems like the sect master knows a lot..." she muttered under her breath, remembering her conversation with zhao tian. "heavens adapting to the first honoured one... interesting." she muttered a smile spreading on her lips and she turned her gaze to zhao tian who was having sex with fei lingxi beside her. ¡¯get stronger soon, tian...¡¯ ... walking through the corridor, zhao tian entered the hall and saw li jia and yao jing sitting on the couch drinking wine. "you¡¯re making things up..." "sure, sure," yao jing replied with a playful roll of her eyes before taking a small sip of her wine. zhao tian chuckled again and turned his attention fully back to li jia. reaching out, he brushed a strand of her silky hair away from her face, tucking it behind her ear with a tenderness that made her freeze for a moment. gently turning her chin, he leaned forward and kissed her lips. li jia¡¯s eyelashes fluttered close as she let herself sink into the kiss and placed her hands on his shoulder, her fingers curling up his robe. seeing their intimate moment, yao jing glanced away, her gaze narrowing in contemplation. a little later, they pulled back the kiss and a faint blush painted li jia¡¯s lips "what a jerk..." she quietly mumbled. zhao tian casually wrapped his arm around her shoulder, making her smile a bit. at this time, li jia remembered something "by the way tian, i will be leaving this place tomorrow.. in the first place, i stayed here to take care of you, now that you are fine..." zhao tian raised an eyebrow upon hearing this ¡¯ah, jia is still an outer court disciple, but my yang energy is enough for her to level up. i have already placed the seal as usual to seal the energy...¡¯ ¡¯i need to bring her into the artifact and explain everything before releasing her seal.¡¯ yao jing nodded her head "mhm, tian.. as for you, you can stay anywhere. as you are the disciple of the sect master, if you want, you can stay here in her private quarters." "oh, and if you want privacy, there is another quarters here.. or you can stay with me in the alchemy chamber." hearing this, zhao tian smiled and nodded his head "where is sect master?" drinking the wine, yao jing replied "she is in her room; she must be sleeping..." "and tian, do you remember the astral cave we found that day, it seems like sister shuang has discussed it with the jade emperor." "there is also an elders¡¯ meeting tomorrow." zhao tian could only sigh in his heart as ji shuang already told him this ¡¯and that marriage arrangement.. ¡¯ meanwhile, li jia blinked her eyes looking at both of them "both of you.. found an astral cave?" ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 602: A glass of wine [2] carrying yao jing in his arms, zhao tian made his way upstairs while yao jing, half-drunk, nestled against him with a wine bottle loosely held in her hand. *hick* "tina¡¯er~" she cooed softly, the faint hiccup escaping her lips as her voice lilted with drunken affection. looking at her blissful face and the pink flush on her face, zhao tian shook his head helplessly "you are drinking too much these days..." yao jing just laughed, nuzzling her face on his chest "tian¡¯er." upon reaching her room, zhao tian gently pushed the door open with his foot and stepped inside. the chamber was cozy, and the faint scent of incense lingered in the air.as he walked to the bed, yao jing tapped his shoulder "put me down..." hm? with a nod, he slowly placed her down, and yao jing felt a shiver down her body as her feet touched the cold floor. as her body trembled, zhao tian muttered under his breath, immediately wrapping his hands around her waist to steady her."just lie on the bed, idiot..." before he could respond, she grabbed his collar and pulled him down, capturing his lips in a fervent kiss.h-huh? his eyes widened slightly, startled by her boldness. her lips were warm and soft, tasting faintly of the sweet wine she had been drinking. for a brief moment, zhao tian froze, unsure how to react, but when yao jing¡¯s fingers curled into his collar, pulling him closer, his hesitation melted away. continue reading at empire he responded, his arms tightening around her waist, holding her firmly against him. yao jing pressed her body to his as though seeking to close any remaining distance between them, her hunger evident in every movement of her lips. she tilted her head slightly, deepening the kiss, and a muffled hum of satisfaction escaped her throat as their mouths moved together in a heated rhythm. "mnnn..." yao jing¡¯s soft moans were muffled between their lips as her hand slipped up to tangle his hair. her fingers combed through the strands, pulling him closer, as though she wanted to lose herself entirely in the kiss. zhao tian let her take the lead, matching her fervor but maintaining a certain gentleness as he held her. the taste of wine lingered on her lips, but zhao tian didn¡¯t mind. she raised her gaze, looking into his eyes "so, tell me.. whose is better?" zhao tian blinked again, caught between exasperation and amusement at her persistence. "do you really want me to answer that?" pouting her lips, she replied "of course, there must be some difference, right? mine has to be better." zhao tian sighed with mock helplessness, "you¡¯re seriously asking me to compare you two?" she leaned closer again, her lips brushing teasingly against his ear this time as she murmured, "why not? you¡¯ve already tasted both. surely, you can tell me which one you liked more." "and what if i say they¡¯re both good?" yao jing frowned at that, as her grip around his neck tightened slightly. "hmph, that¡¯s not an answer," she complained, clearly unsatisfied. "you¡¯re avoiding it." zhao tian relented with a small sigh "fine, well.. yours is different, a bit reckless, and a cute clumsy kiss. i liked it." yao jing¡¯s cheeks flushed faintly at his words, though she quickly covered it up with a triumphant grin. "hah, so you admit it!" she exclaimed, poking his chest lightly with her finger. "mine¡¯s better." zhao tian chuckled upon hearing this. "is that what you wanted to hear?" "yep, yep..." she retracted her hands from his neck; however, zhao tian didn¡¯t let her go and kissed her lips. when zhao tian finally let her go, yao jing stumbled back slightly, her face flushed crimson as she trembled in embarrassment as he took the initiative this time. "o-ok, enough... quickly leave the room!" she stammered, pointing at the door as if trying to assert control over the situation. "alright, alright..." she watched him leave, biting her lower lip as she touched her tingling lips with her fingers. "this brat..." ----------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 603 : A glass of wine [3] zhao tian carried a sleeping li jia gently into her room. her face was relaxed in peaceful slumber, her soft breathing steady against his chest as he carefully laid her down on the bed. he pulled a blanket over her, brushing a strand of hair away from her face as he watched her for a moment. as he was about to close the door, someone stopped him, and he looked at yao jing, who was standing in the door frame. "jing?" experience more content on empire she looked a little hesitant, but her gaze wandered briefly past him and into the room, confirming that li jia was asleep. without waiting for an invitation, yao jing slipped inside and closed the door softly behind her "i just wanted to sleep with you." zhao tian glanced at li jia, who was sound asleep after drinking so much wine. "well, come in..." yao jing climbed onto the bed while zhao tian removed his upper robes, revealing his chest. with that, he went and lay beside her on the bed. she rolled to him and opening her arms wide, she smiled playfully, though there was a hint of affection in her gaze. "since your little girlfriend is asleep, come here. let your master spoil you." with a nod, he moved closer to her, burying his face into the crook of her neck and she hugged him, her hands hugging him tightly. "you are my cute disciple." snuggling his face deeper into the crook of her neck, zhao tian''s voice came out soft but teasing, the warmth of his breath brushing against yao jing''s skin. "so... when are we having sex?" for a moment, yao jing froze in place, her mind completely blank and a quick blush bloomed across her cheeks, spreading all the way to the tips of her ears as her arms stiffened around him. her hand subconsciously moved to brush back the stray strands of his hair, her touch gentle despite her annoyance. "honestly, you''re impossible," she whispered under her breath, glancing down at his peaceful expression. a faint smile tugged at her lips before she quickly shook her head. "and stop talking about jia. you''re not supposed to have s-sex and tell your master, you know?" zhao tian cracked another smirk without opening his eyes. "why not? are you jealous again, master?" "go to sleep!" she uttered, grabbing the pillow beside her and smacking it down onto his face. "haha..bwahah.." zhao tian laughed into the cushion, muffling his response as she swatted him one more time for good measure. the room finally settled into quiet after her outburst. yao jing leaned her back against the headboard, her arms still folded as she muttered to herself about "shameless disciples" and "little brats." but her gaze occasionally softened as it landed on the sleeping zhao tian, whose breathing had evened out. "cute disciple, my foot..." she whispered under her breath. yet despite her protests, her hand absentmindedly returned to his hair, stroking it gently as if to soothe him. her lips curled into a faint smile she didn''t bother to suppress this time. "honestly..." yao jing murmured one last time, "what am i going to do with you?" outside the window, the night sky was clear, with the moon casting a soft glow over the quiet room. the only sound remaining was the gentle rhythm of zhao tian''s breathing and the occasional sigh of the woman who claimed she''d never let herself fall for her disciple''s charms... and yet here she was. ---------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 604 : Fanservice? "astral... mine?" the wing masters sitting in the room were perplexed and looked at each other in surprise. yan zijin''s gaze squinted in thought ''an astral mine with a mother stone found in the great tianhe forest...'' breaking the silence, velnorah glanced at ji shuang who was sitting in the front, and spoke "sect master, if it''s from the great tianhe forest, who is going to take ownership of it?" hearing this, the other wing masters also turned their gazes to ji shuang. with a soft sigh, ji shuang spoke "the great tianhe forest, as you all know, is neutral territory... public property by the unspoken laws of our star. "no one has an inherent right to claim its resources, and yet, possession often goes to the strongest." she leaned forward slightly, her purple hair cascading down her shoulders "the astral mine was originally discovered by our sect disciples during an exploratory mission to the great tianhe forest. tragically, they encountered resistance within the mine and were trapped, leading to their deaths." "later, the mine was rediscovered by zhao tian and yao jing. they ventured into the forest on a seemingly simple mission to gather herbs and they found this." yan zijin broke the silence and asked "if the mine is within the great tianhe forest, how can we justify our claim to it? are we not simply inviting conflict from other powers by asserting dominance over a public resource?" with a nod, ji shuang replied "hm, even though the mine was uncovered by our disciples and later confirmed by zhao tian and yao jing, it does not give us legitimate ownership in the eyes of the world. any attempt to claim the mine outright will invite hostility from all sides." with a thoughtful look, eldric grey spoke "jade emperor of the jade dynasty will undoubtedly take an interest in this discovery." looking at him ji shuang nodded her head "as you all know, our relationship with the jade dynasty is tenuous at best. while we maintain a mutual respect, their ambitions know no bounds." "i wanted to discuss this matter with all of you before making any decisions," ji shuang continued, "but things happened and recent events have complicated the situation." "zhao tian''s crossing of the 8th degree of the heavenly tribulation has caused even more chaos." xu guangjing clenched his fist in anger again hearing zhao tian''s name ''because of that brat, no one is talking about rei wian...'' ji shuang continued "and when i went to the dynasty to explain about zhao tian''s situation to the emperor, i also brought up the matter of the astral mine." huh? hearing this, the wing masters were taken aback "sect master, you already told him?" "why?" "sect master?" ji shuang raised her hand silencing them and spoke "if we were to operate on the cave and later be discovered by the jade emperor, it would bring far greater problems." "the dynasty would accuse us of treachery and claim the mine through force. worse, other sects and kingdoms would use the situation as an excuse to pick fights with us. considering all factors, i deemed it the optimal solution to disclose the mine''s existence." ji shuang''s voice softened as she continued. "i stayed in the dynasty for four days, explaining the circumstances surrounding zhao tian. during these discussions, the mine was inevitably brought up." eldric grey leaned forward, his curiosity cutting through the tension. "and what was the result of these discussions, sect master?" ji shuabng glanced at them and replied "we agreed that the ownership of the mine would be decided through battle. the one who emerges victorious will claim the rights to the mine." a collective gasp filled the room. "hmnng, tian''er" her cheeks flushed a deep red as she grabbed a pillow and smacked it against his chest. "you little brat! who taught you to treat your master like this?" he easily caught the pillow, grinning smugly. "you said i''m your ''cute disciple,'' so i thought a little playful wake-up wouldn''t hurt." yao jing groaned, pulling the blanket over her head. "i''m staying in bed. you''re too much to deal with first thing in the morning." zhao tian leaned over her, tugging the blanket down just enough to reveal her flushed face. "come on, master. don''t tell me you''re embarrassed. you were the one spoiling and kissing me all night, remember?" her eyes widened, and she smacked his arm. "stop twisting things, you little rascal." he laughed, dodging her half-hearted attempts to push him away. "alright, alright. i''ll go get ready." but before he could leave, she grabbed his arm and pushed him on the bed climbing on top of him. caught off guard, zhao tian let out a small laugh as he found himself lying flat, looking up at her. yao jing wasted no time, straddling his waist and pinning him in place. "you''re not going anywhere," she said with a smirk, her hair cascading down around them like a silken curtain. "remember, i have to prove everyday that my kisses are better than little jia''s." zhao tian raised an eyebrow, a playful grin tugging at his lips. "still jealous, master?" "very," yao jing replied unabashedly, leaning down until their faces were mere inches apart. without giving him a chance to respond, she captured his lips in a deep kiss and her hands moved to his shoulders, her fingers gripping him firmly as if anchoring herself to him. zhao tian readily reciprocated, his hands instinctively moving to her waist as he kissed her back with equal passion. a quiet hum escaped her as she tilted her head, deepening the kiss. zhao tian responded by softly nibbling on her lower lip, eliciting a small gasp from her. discover more content at empire they pulled back after a long moment, and yao jing''s gaze was intense, her cheeks flushed as she stared down at him. "see? there''s no competition. my kisses will always be better." zhao tian couldn''t help but tease her "you are so proud for someone who learned to kiss just yesterday." she grasped his cheeks and pulled them "oh, shut up rascal... of course i am inexperienced." as she spoke, she glanced to the side and mumbled "by the way, little jia woke up quick today..." -_- zhao tian looked at her blankly "eh? we are the one who are late... its must be already past 11 am." "what?" yao jing was startled and hurriedly pulled herself up "t-the elders meeting." ----------------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 605 : A peaceful morning! the sweet aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the cozy kitchen as li jia stood by the stove, humming softly to herself. the gentle morning sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow over her serene figure. her long hair cascaded down her back, and her delicate hands moved gracefully as she prepared breakfast. strong, familiar hands wrapped around her waist from behind, pulling her into a firm hug. li jia''s smile widened as she glanced down at the hands that held her so possessively yet tenderly. turning her head slightly, she caught a glimpse of zhao tian''s face resting against her shoulder. "i will be leaving here today tian..." zhao tian gently caressed his face with hers and nodded his head "mhm..." li jia let out a soft sigh, her gaze dropping to the cup of coffee she held in her hands. "it seems like i''ll need to work hard to catch up with you," she murmured. "but i know it''ll take me years..." zhao tian slightly squinted his eyes and replied "jia, are you free tomorrow?" li jia turned around to face him, her fingers playfully pinching his cheek. "of course i''m free. what job do you think i have, huh? apart from cultivating, i''ve got nothing else planned." hearing this zhao tian smiled "ok then, we can go for a date tomorrow." date? a faint blush crept onto her cheeks as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear shyly "our first date as couples..." zhao tian couldn''t help but chuckle and squeezed her tighter in his arms "yeah...." li jia giggled and nuzzled her face on his cheek, enjoying the warmth of his body. after a moment, she tilted her head slightly and asked, "by the way, where''s elder jing? did she wake up?" "hmm.. she hurriedly ran to the elder''s meeting." "i see..." gently lowering his head he placed a kiss against her forehead. she closed her eyes, savoring the gentle gesture before stepping back slightly to finish preparing breakfast. "alright, go sit down. i''ll bring everything to the table." zhao tian didn''t move, his hands still resting lightly on her waist. "why would i sit when i can stay here and help?" li jia laughed, shaking her head. "you''re not helping. you''re just getting in the way." "am i?" he asked, feigning innocence as he leaned closer. "yes, you are." she exclaimed, trying to sound stern but failing miserably as laughter bubbled in her throat. the intimacy of the moment wasn''t lost on either of them, and soon, li jia found herself blushing under his intense yet tender gaze. "stop staring at me like that," she murmured. "why?" he asked, his lips curving into a playful grin. her blush deepened, and she quickly turned her attention back to the bowl. but before she could lift the spoon to his lips again, zhao tian leaned in and captured her mouth in a soft, lingering kiss. the spoon clattered back into the bowl as li jia''s breath hitched. her hands instinctively went to his shoulders, gripping them lightly as she melted into the kiss. "that''s for cooking me such an amazing breakfast," he teased looking into her eyes. li jia pouted, her cheeks still flushed. "you''re going to distract me until the food gets cold, aren''t you?" "probably," she sighed dramatically but couldn''t hide the smile that played on her own lips. explore stories on empire picking up a piece of bread, she broke off a small bite and held it to his mouth. "here. eat this before i decide you don''t deserve it." he took the bite obediently, his arms still snug around her waist. as she continued to feed him, he occasionally nuzzled her neck or planted a light kiss on her temple, making her giggle softly. "you''re really acting like a spoiled child," she teased, though her tone was affectionate. when the last of the food was gone, li jia set the tray aside and leaned back against him, her head resting on his shoulder. zhao tian tightened his hold on her, his chin resting atop her head. *tap* *tap* at this time, footsteps were heard and zhao tian raised his head to look at ji shuang and yao jing who were entering the hall. zhao tian stood up and glanced at yao jing "what happened? did you reach there on time?" letting out a sigh, yao jing shook her head "no, tian''er..." zhao tian smiled dryly and turned to look at ji shuang. "follow me, zhao tian." as she left the hall, zhao tian waved his hand at li jia and yao jing before leaving the hall. -------------------------------------------- i hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 606: Another talk with Sect Master! The early morning sun painted the courtyard with its gentle golden light, illuminating the petals of the flowers blooming in Ji Shuang¡¯s private garden. A cool breeze carried the sweet scent of jasmine, mingling with the soft rustling of leaves. *tap* *tap* Zhao Tian and Ji Shuang made their way to the courtyard. Walking to the small garden with the courtyard, Ji Shuang let out a soft sigh, enjoying the fresh air. Zhao Tian glanced at her from the corner of his eye but said nothing. The two walked further into the garden, their steps echoing faintly on the stone pathway. After a few minutes, Ji Shuang broke the silence, turning her head slightly to look at him. "Zhao Tian, do you remember that I asked you to accept me as your master?" Zhao Tian nodded his head "Yes, Sect master..." Ji Shuang stopped walking, her gaze lingering on a patch of delicate white orchids. "And what do you think?" With a faint nod he replied "I already asked Jing about it and since she said its okay... I am willing to accept you as my Master." Ji Shuang turned to glance at him "I heard from Jing¡¯er that you don¡¯t like being pressured with things like ¡¯Train every day,¡¯ ¡¯Do this,¡¯ ¡¯Do that,¡¯" she said, her lips curving into a slight smile. Zhao Tian smiled dryly upon hearing, as he really doesn¡¯t like to be constrained like that. Ji Shuang continued, "I understand that you value your freedom, and I agree with you. I won¡¯t try to change that. But you must remember that the reputation of the sect now partly lies in your hands." "I accepted you mainly because you might raise conflicts among the wing masters who are trying to accept you as your disciple." She continued, her tone softening "More importantly, I believe I can guide you in mastering elemental energies. You have many affinities, Zhao Tian, and it would be a waste not to nurture them properly." They reached a stone bench nestled beneath a sprawling cherry blossom tree. Ji Shuang gently sat on the bench, tapping the empty space beside her. "Sit," Zhao Tian sat beside her with a respectable amount of distance between them. Ji Shuang raised her hand, her fingers tracing an intricate pattern in the air as a faint shimmer enveloped them, and Zhao Tian felt the atmosphere shift subtly. He glanced around, realizing what had just happened. "A noise barrier?" he muttered under his breath. "My time is divided between managing the sect, negotiating with external factions, and maintaining peace among the wing masters. Taking you under me was a decision born out of necessity, but now I see that it might not be enough." "So with me... you can¡¯t progress any further." Zhao Tian just stayed silent listening to her, and with a deep sigh, he replied "Do what you think is the best." Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze softened and with a nod, she muttered "And forgive me for making an arranged marriage for you." "When news of your tribulation began to spread, it wasn¡¯t just admiration that followed. The wing masters, the noble clans, and even factions outside the sect began to take notice." "For people like them, a genius is a resource... a weapon to be controlled or a threat to be eliminated." "You know how power hungry are these bastards. So when a genius like you appears, they will find ways to tie you to their family..." "If I outright refused them, they would have likely resorted to underhanded tactics. You¡¯re strong, but you¡¯re also still young and relatively new to the intricacies of sect politics. They could have orchestrated attacks, framed you for crimes, or even poisoned public opinion against you. I couldn¡¯t risk that." Zhao Tian nodded his head "I can understand, but I am still angry over that." Ji Shuang gently lowered her head into a bow "I know I¡¯ve placed you in a difficult position, Zhao Tian. So, please forgive me." Looking at her like this, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze squinted but he didn¡¯t say anything and stayed silent. One of the things he hates is the royal family¡¯s politics and political marriage stuff. He exhaled slowly, a flicker of irritation flashing in his eyes. "I never wanted to be involved in this kind of mess," he muttered, half to himself. Ji Shuang straightened slightly, "I understand, Zhao Tian. But the moment you demonstrated your potential, the world began to take notice." "Geniuses like you don¡¯t get to live in peace. You¡¯ve stepped into the light, and now everyone wants to claim a piece of your brilliance." Zhao Tian could only sigh "All because of that stupid tribulation..." His voice trailed off, a wave of frustration washing over him ¡¯I just wanted to gain the Wing Masters¡¯ attention during the tournament. That¡¯s all. Prove my worth, show my talent... simple goals.¡¯ How frustrating... --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 607: Talk with Yan Zijin! *swoosh* Dashing through the air, Ji Shuang glanced down at the Sect grounds and soon reached the Celestial Star wing. *tap* As she landed down on the ground, the female disciples there turned to look at her and bowed their heads." "Sect Master.." "Sect Master." Ji Shuang nodded her head and made her way toward the inner hall of the wing. Reaching the grand doors of the inner hall, Ji Shuang¡¯s voice echoed like a soft chime in the air "Zijin..." At this time, sensing Ji Shuang¡¯s presence, Yan Zijin stepped out of her room and reached the main hall. "Sect Master," Yan Zijin greeted, her tone calm yet respectful. Before Ji Shuang could respond, another figure emerged from a side corridor. Rui Lian, her long green hair cascading over her shoulders, entered the hall with a serene elegance as her green eyes glanced at Ji Shuang. "Sect Master..." Ji Shuang glanced at Rui Lian and smiled faintly "Lian, you came back?" Rui Lian gently bowed her head "Yes... Sect master, I came back just today." A slight smile appeared on Ji Shuang¡¯s lips "It¡¯s good to see you again" Yan Zijin gestured to the couch and spoke "Come and sit Sect Master." With a nod, Ji Shuang took a seat and Yao Zijin followed, taking a seat beside her on the couch while Rui Lian sat on the opposite sofa. Frowning slightly, Yao Zijin asked in a serious tone "There must be something important if you came all the way here to meet me, Sect Master?" Ji Shuang nodded her head "Yes Zijin... it is about Zhao Tian." A spark of curiosity flickered across Yan Zijin¡¯s otherwise composed expression, her brow raising slightly. Across from them, Rui Lian tilted her head, intrigued by the name "I also heard a lot about him when I reached the sect today, he crossed 8 stages of the Heavenly Tribulation and has affinity to three elementals?" Nodding her head, Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze flickered to Yao Zijin "That is precisely why I came to speak with you, Zijin. I want you to accept him as your disciple." -_- Eh? Rui Lian blinked, her lips parting slightly in disbelief and glanced at Yan Zijin who was not much surprised by this "But.. a man in our wing?" A soft sigh escaped Yan Zijin¡¯s lips "I kind of expected this to happen considering he has three elementals same as mine, Fire, lightning and Ice..." "Are you bringing him to me to teach him the Elemental Nexus?" "There you go." Taking the mirror in hand, Zhao Tian looked at his hair and nodded in approval "Maybe I should just recruit both of you as my personal caretakers." Yao Jing playfully nudged his head "Dream on, idiot disciple." Zhao Tian stood up from the couch and stretched his arms "Then I am leaving for the Alchemy Chamber, I also need to talk with Sister Xue and Sister Nue as its been a while." Yao Jing nodded her head "They¡¯ve been worried about you, especially with everything that happened during the tribulation. Go see them. It¡¯ll put their hearts at ease." A sigh escaped Li Jia¡¯s lips "Then I am going and packing my dresses. I am also leaving..." As she left, Zhao Tian glanced at Yao Jing and pulled her hand "Come here Master..." "Ah¡ª!" Yao Jing gasped softly as she stumbled slightly, landing against his chest. The sudden closeness brought a faint blush to her cheeks, but before she could regain her composure, Zhao Tian leaned in and captured her lips in a soft kiss. Yao Jing, already accustomed to his playful antics, let out a muffled laugh against his lips before wrapping her arms around his neck, leaning into the kiss. Her fingers lightly played with the strands of his hair tied into a man bun, and her lips responded with equal warmth and fervor. When they finally broke apart, Yao Jing rested her forehead against his, her breaths mingling with his "You know, I should be the one initiating these moments, if only to prove that my kisses are far superior to Jia¡¯s. But now it seems like you¡¯re the one kissing me whenever the mood strikes you." Zhao Tian grinned looking into her green eyes "Oh, shut up. Your lips are too tempting. I can¡¯t help but want to taste them from time to time." Before she could respond, he closed the distance again, his hands cupping her face as he claimed her lips in another kiss. Yao Jing¡¯s initial surprise melted away, and she let herself get lost in the moment, her fingers tightening around the fabric of his robes as she returned the kiss wholeheartedly. When they finally pulled apart again, Yao Jing¡¯s lips curved into a sly smile. "You might be the first disciple to kiss his master this confidentally..." "Well, I know my Master will spoil me no matter what..." "Hahaha." ... Walking through the Sect Grounds, Zhao Tian noticed the number of eyes looking at him in awe and envy. Not midning them, he made his way toward the Alchemy Chamber. Reaching there, he quickly took the elevator to go upstairs. "Oh, its been a while..." at this time, a woman entered the Elevator with him. Looking at the beautiful woman, Zhao Tian was quite surprised "Velnorah..." ------------------------------------------ I hope you gusy liked this chapter! Chapter 608: With Velnorah [1] As the elevator doors slid closed behind her with a soft *swoosh*, the quiet hum of the moving cabin filled the space. Velnorah stepped inside with a smile on her face "Oh, it¡¯s been a while," she muttered, her voice carrying a playful edge. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze flicked to her, momentarily surprised by her presence. "Velnorah..." Before he could say more, she closed the gap between them in a single fluid motion, her arms coiling around his neck as she pressed herself against him. "Tian," she purred in a sultry voice as she gazed up at him. Zhao Tian instinctively placed his hands on her waist, steadying her as she leaned in. The soft fabric of her dress beneath his fingers, coupled with the warmth radiating from her, made him sigh. "You¡¯ve become so popular lately," Velnorah teased, her lips curving into a sly smile. "I could barely catch you for days. Did you forget about me, hmm?" Zhao Tian let out a soft sigh "Well, things happened," he replied vaguely, knowing she wouldn¡¯t let him off so easily. Velnorah¡¯s eyes narrowed "Things happened?" she asked, her tone dripping with mock offense. "That¡¯s all you¡¯re giving me after disappearing on me for so long?" Without waiting for his response, she leaned closer, her lips brushing against the skin of his neck. Her breath was warm, and Zhao Tian stiffened slightly, a faint hitch in his breath breaking his composure. "Velnorah..." he began, but his words faltered as she pressed a lingering kiss to his neck, just below his jawline. "Hmm?" she murmured innocently, though the mischievous smile playing on her lips told a different story. She kissed him again, letting her tongue to flick against his skin, leaving a warm, damp trail. "You know with the tribulation that day..." Before he could finish, she chuckled, cutting him off. "I know," she said smoothly, her lips traveling up his neck toward his throat. She licked him slowly, tracing a line with her tongue that left a faint, tingling sensation "I was just teasing you. You were recuperating in the Sect Master¡¯s private quarters, weren¡¯t you?" "Hmm..." Velnorah¡¯s arms tightened around his neck, pulling him even closer until her body was flush against his. "I wanted to accept you into my wing later on," she said, her tone carrying a hint of regret. "But now that seems impossible..." "See? You don¡¯t resist me," she teased, her voice dripping with satisfaction. Velnorah¡¯s playful smile widened as she slowly pulled back from their kiss. She trailed her fingers down his chest, before she leaned in, her lips brushing against his ear as she whispered, "You¡¯ve been so busy, Tian... it¡¯s only fair I remind you of what you¡¯ve been missing." Before he could respond, she sat back slightly on his lap, her hands moving to the delicate ties of her robes. She deliberately tugged at the knot, as her gaze never wavered from his face, watching his every reaction with a pleased smirk. "Velnorah..." "Shh," she murmured, pressing a finger to his lips to silence him. "Don¡¯t ruin the moment." With a shrug, she let the outer layer of her robe slide off her shoulders, revealing the smooth, pale skin underneath. The fabric pooled around her waist, exposing the intricate lace of her undergarments that clung to her figure. Her movements were slow and deliberate, each one designed to draw his attention and keep him captivated. "Do you like what you see?" she asked softly, her tone carrying a playful edge as she leaned forward again, her hair cascading around his face like a curtain. Zhao Tian blinked his eyes looking at her "You are bold..." "Bold? Or irresistible?" she muttered as she leaned in to press a lingering kiss to the corner of his mouth. Her lips trailed down his jawline and back to his neck, as she pressed her body closer to his. She let out a soft hum of satisfaction as she felt his hands instinctively move to her waist, steadying her. "You¡¯ve been so distant lately," she murmured against his skin. "I thought I¡¯d remind you just how close we can be." She shifted slightly, her fingers brushing against his as she guided his hands to the edges of her remaining robes. "Go on," "I won¡¯t stop you." ------------------------------------------------------ I hope you gusy liked thsi chapter! Chapter 609: With Velnorah [2] "Go on," Velnorah whispered, her voice low and enticing as she guided his hands higher, to the edge of her garment. "I won¡¯t stop you." Zhao Tian was still unsure if Velnorah truly loves him or is she acting... as he still couldn¡¯t get over the fact that Li Xueyan was from Velnorah¡¯s wing and there are a large number of evil cultivators there. But... if she really likes him and he pushes her away, it would hurt her. As he glimpsed into her eyes, he could see the love and playful possessiveness overflowing from her. He let out a soft sigh, his fingers brushing against the knot of her robe. The warmth of her body radiated through the thin fabric, and he felt his resolve waver. Slowly, he began to untie the sash. As the knot came undone, the robe loosened slightly, slipping off her shoulders to reveal more of her smooth, pale skin.No?v(el)B\\jnn His gaze drifted downward, unable to resist the sight before him. Her figure was mesmerizing, from the gentle curve of her collarbone to the soft rise and fall of her chest. The peaks of her bosom were full and inviting, crowned with delicate pink buds that seemed to harden under his stare. Velnorah tilted her head slightly, a knowing smile playing on her lips as she caught the way his eyes wavered. "You¡¯re staring," she teased, her voice lilting with amusement, though there was no trace of embarrassment in her tone. Zhao Tian smiled and his voice came out softer than intended. "It¡¯s... hard not to." She leaned closer, her lips brushing against the shell of his ear. "Good. Because I want you to look. I want you to know that no one else sees me like this... only you." He lifted his hands, hesitating again before letting his palms rest lightly on her bare shoulders. Her skin was warm and impossibly smooth under his touch. She didn¡¯t flinch or pull away; instead, she leaned into his hands, her expression softening. Slowly, he brought his lips to her collarbone, pressing a soft kiss against her skin. "Mmngh~" Velnorah gasped, her hands threading through his hair as his lips began to travel downward. Zhao Tian¡¯s movements were slow, as his lips brushed against the curve of her neck before trailing down to the swell of her chest. He reached out, gently tracing his hand over the black tattoo. "You.. finally saw it." Zhao Tian looked up at her, and she muttered "This.. is a sign of purity." "Women in our High Star lineage, when we reach the age of twenty, this tattoo appears on our bodies. It symbolizes our purity and marks us as bound by tradition and fate." Zhao Tian¡¯s fingers lingered near the tattoo, his thumb brushing her skin gently as he studied the design. Vampires are highly possessive beings and if they chose a partner, then they would be with that partner till the end of their life. And this mark is the blood bond connecting one to their partner. Reaching out, she gently took his hand and moved it closer to her mouth. Opening her lips, she gently nibbled on his finger and Zhao Tian felt a slight sting of pain radiating from his fingertip. At the tip of his finger, blood dripped down and Velnorah brought his finger to her crotch and stained his finger on the tattoo. Suddenly the blood spread around the tattoo as the inky black lines of the tattoo absorbed the crimson droplet, and the design shifted. The black faded into a deep, vibrant red that pulsed faintly. Velnorah gently caressed his cheek "It means the bond is formed. The blood of my chosen has awakened the mark." "From this moment, we are connected. My purity, my devotion... they belong to you alone. And in return, you are bound to me." Zhao Tian was completely taken aback to hear this and his lips parted slightly in surprise. His gaze dropped to the glowing crimson tattoo on her skin, its pulsing light dimming as it settled into its permanent form. "Velnorah..." he began, his voice low and uncertain. "I..." Before he could find the right words, she leaned forward, her face now inches from his "I know... that you are still doubting if my love is true or not..." "I understand that you are suspicious because I abruptly said that I love you. That it must have seemed sudden, out of nowhere." "So, I had no other choice but to prove my love to you.. in this way." --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this way! Chapter 610: With Velnorah [3] "I understand that you are suspicious because I abruptly said that I love you. That it must have seemed sudden, out of nowhere." "So, I had no other choice but to prove my love to you.. in this way." He opened his mouth to speak, but she silenced him with a finger pressed gently to his lips. "Let me finish," she said, her voice firm but gentle. "You may not believe me now. But my feelings for you are real, Zhao Tian. They have been growing steadily, ever since the first moment I saw you." Her hands tightened slightly on his chest, "When I told you I loved you, I meant it. But I knew my words wouldn¡¯t be enough to convince you. I felt like you¡¯re not the kind of man who believes in things so easily, especially something as fragile as love." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze trembled as he looked into her crimson eyes which are softening with love. "So I had to show you. I had to do something that would leave no doubt in your mind." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze dropped to the red tattoo and as his fingers grazed the surface, he felt a small sensation on his body. ¡¯This is...¡¯ "Is this what you meant by.. I felt in my uterus?" With a chuckle, she replied "Well, kind of.. yeah. I know my womb wants to bear your child." "I don¡¯t expect you to feel the same way right now," she added, her tone softening. "I just needed you to how far I¡¯m willing to go for you." Zhao Tian closed his eyes, exhaling a soft breath as he tried to process everything she had said. "Velnorah," he said quietly, his hands moving to rest on waist. "This... it¡¯s a lot to take in. But I can see how much this means to you. And I can¡¯t ignore that." Her lips curved into a faint, hopeful smile. "That¡¯s all I ask, that you don¡¯t ignore what¡¯s between us." She leaned forward, hugging him tenderly and Zhao Tian gently reciprocated the hug. His thoughts wandered ¡¯How can I refuse her.. When she comes toward me with such sincerity, when she¡¯s willing to go to such lengths to prove her feelings.¡¯ Yet, a lingering doubt gnawed at the edges of his mind ¡¯But still.. in which High Star people has this weird stuff as tattoo on their bodies that appear at the age of 20.¡¯ Within seconds, she completely wore teh robe and Zhao Tian also helpled her. She leaned forward and pecked his lips "See you later, hubby. If you have time, come to my quarters later. I will be waiting for you." Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes softened as he gave a nod "Okay." With a final glance at him, Velnorah stood up from his lap, adjusting the hem of her robe as she moved toward the door. Just as she opened it and stepped out into the hallway, the elevator doors slid open with a soft chime. Eh? Qi Xue and Qi Nue were startled to see the Elder Velnorah coming out of Yao Jing¡¯s personal quarter and hurriedly rushed in. There they saw Zhao Tian casually lying on the floor and hastily walked to him "Little Brother." "Tian.." Looking at them Zhao Tian smiled gently. "Sister Xue, Sister Nue.. its been a while." The two women exchanged another glance, their expressions softening as they realized he was unharmed. Still, Qi Nue couldn¡¯t suppress her curiosity. "What was Elder Velnorah doing here?" Zhao Tian¡¯s smile didn¡¯t waver as he sat up, brushing off his robe. "Well she was just asking me to join her wing, nothing else." he said casually, his tone giving nothing away. Qi Nue and Qi Xue sat beside him on the floor "I am glad you are alright, Little Brother." "Yeah, do you know how scared we were during your tribulation?" Looking at them, Zhao Tian¡¯s expression softened "Sorry for making you two worry." "I heard from Master that Sect master acceepted you as disciple?" "Tell us what happened..." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 611: When sex? *tap* tap* Velnorah hurried into the elevator, her steps faltering slightly as the doors slid shut behind her. Taking a deep breath to steady her shaky breathing, she leaned back on the wall of the elevator as her chest heaved up and down. "H-Haa..." she murmured, her voice barely audible over the soft hum of the elevator. She closed her eyes and covered her face with trembling hands, her thoughts racing uncontrollably. "I did it... I made him form the Lacrimosa Pact with me." "My.. Vryienne..." Her fingers pressed into her cheeks as her whole body trembled "W-Was I desperate?" she whispered, her eyes quivering in uncertainty. "Was I really that desperate to keep him close?" She had acted on impulse, driven by a fear "Was I afraid that ¡¯she¡¯ will steal him away from .. me?" Velnorah muttered under her breath, as she stared at the floor "That I hastily formed the Lacrimosa Pact with him... Haa..." But as she lingered in her thoughts, an image flickered in her mind... one that sent a chill racing down her spine. A breathtaking woman with long, silken black hair and piercing crimson eyes. Her beauty was otherworldly, but it wasn¡¯t her appearance that scared Velnorah. It was the aura that surrounded her, an overwhelming presence that felt as if it could crush anyone who dared to oppose her. Velnorah¡¯s entire body shuddered involuntarily, and her fingers slid down from her face to clutch at her chest. "W-Why..." she stammered. Her crimson eyes darted nervously toward the elevator doors as if expecting the woman¡¯s figure to materialize before her at any moment. "What is she doing here?" "That bitch...." ... It was already evening- The alchemy chamber was bathed in a serene glow, its shelves lined with vials, herbs, and glowing crystals. Yao Jing is sitting comfortably on Zhao Tian¡¯s lap, her petite body leaning against his broad chest. Her short, bob-cut hair swayed slightly as she adjusted the tablet in her hands. "Now, this ratio is crucial. If you add even a fraction too much Moon Lotus Powder, the pill will destabilize." Zhao Tian, however, wasn¡¯t paying full attention. His focus was drawn elsewhere... to the curve of her neck and the way her bob-cut hair framed her delicate features. "Master," She paused, glancing at him out of the corner of her eye. "Hmm? What is it?" Instead of answering, Zhao Tian gently swept aside a few strands of her bob-cut hair, exposing the nape of her neck. She chuckled, leaning back against him. "You¡¯re terrible. Focus, Tian¡¯er." "By the way, I have a doubt." Eh? Yao Jing was surprised as this was the first time he has any doubts and excitedly asked him "What doubt, Tian¡¯er..." "When are we having sex?" Eh? -_- Come again? He hugged her tighter, rubbing his cheek onto hers "Haa.. I want to lavish your body and make you moan so loud in bed, Master." (???) Yao Jing snapped out of her shock "You are still onto that idiot?" Chuckling, he nodded his head "Of course..." Yao Jing sighed, rubbing her temples as if dealing with a child. By now, she was more than accustomed to his relentless boldness. She had long since stopped being truly shocked by his antics, though they still managed to catch her off guard now and then. "You¡¯re really something else," A laugh bubbled up from her chest, and she leaned forward suddenly, catching his lower lip between her teeth. "Mm¡ªow!" Zhao Tian winced in surprise as she bit down just hard enough to sting. She slowly released his lip, as she leaned back to look at her handiwork as his lower lip was slightly reddened by her bite. "Gosh," Yao Jing said with a chuckle, shaking her head. "You¡¯re such a pervert... lusting after your master like this." "And you¡¯re not even trying to hide it," she added, giving him a pointed look. He didn¡¯t bother and looked down at the tablet "Come on, let¡¯s quickly finish the lessons and hit the showers. I am going to grope your breasts today for sure." Yao Jing chuckled, shaking her head. "Let¡¯s see if you survive these lessons first, Tian¡¯er. If you don¡¯t burn yourself trying to refine a Spirit Blossom Pill, maybe I¡¯ll consider rewarding you with a pat on the head." "Or I will pat you on the chest," "Idiot," she muttered affectionately, lightly smacking his arm. *fwoosh* At this time, they heard the faint hum of the elevator and a few seconds later, the door opened and Ji Shuang stepped in. Her eyebrows arched up seeing Yao Jing on Zhao Tian¡¯s lap, but she didn¡¯t probe much into it. "Zhao Tian..." ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 612: A new Master [1] As Zhao Tian and Yao Jing lounged in the spacious chamber, the quiet hum of the elevator echoed faintly through the room and a moment later, the door slid open, as Ji Shuang stepped inside. Her eyebrows arched up seeing Yao Jing on Zhao Tioan¡¯s lap, but she chose not to comment on it. "Zhao Tian..." Yao Jing watched her enter with a smile on her face "Sister Shuang." Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze softened as she reached them, eventually settling on the floor beside them with elegance and her eyes flickered between the two, "It seems the Master and disciple are getting along quite well." Yao Jing chuckled softly, leaning back slightly as she gestured toward Zhao Tian. "This guy?" she said, shaking her head in exasperation. "He¡¯s not even paying attention to my lessons. Honestly, I feel like I¡¯m wasting my breath with him sometimes." Zhao Tian let out a dry laugh, loosening his hold on Yao Jing¡¯s waist just enough to feign modesty. "That¡¯s not true," Ji Shuang let out a faint chuckle and looked at Zhao Tian "Well, I came here to speak with Zhao Tian and you too, Jing¡¯er." Looking at her, Yao Jing tilted her head curiously "What is it, Sister Shuang?" Ji Shuang¡¯s eyebrows flickered to Zhao Tian "My original plan was to accept you as my disciple... at least in name. But considering your potential and the presence of Yan Zijin, I believe she would be a better fit to guide your development in certain areas." "So I am thinking of making her your Master, what do you say?" Eh? Yao Jing was startled to hear this, she accepted it the first time because Ji Shuang was going to be his Master, but now Yan Zijin is going to be his master? Ji Shuang continued "Yan Zijin is exceptionally skilled. With her as your Master, your abilities would flourish even further. I think this arrangement would be most beneficial. What do you think?" She turned her gaze to Zhao Tian "What.. do you say, Tian¡¯er?" Zhao Tian let out a soft sigh "Honestly, I am fine without any Master... At least not for most things. For alchemy, I already have you, and I wouldn¡¯t want anyone else, I want to ask you." "Are you okay with me having another Master?" Yao Jing¡¯s gaze lowered upon hearing this and she always knew that Zhao Tian¡¯s talent would blossom with another great Master. Taking a soft breath, she muttered "I will always be your Alchemy master.. she can be your Master in combat." Ji Shuang nodded approvingly before rising to her feet. "Good. Then let¡¯s not delay any further. We should go and meet her now." Eh? Right now? "Hahaha...." Yao Jing chuckled upon hearing this and gently nudged his shoulder. Ji Shuang, walking slightly ahead of them, glanced back with a faint smile. "You two certainly have an... interesting dynamic," Yao Jing smiled brightly "Of course, I love my disciple." As they moved further into the Wing, the disciples continued to steal glances at him, their whispers growing quieter but no less curious. Finally, they approached a grand hall and Ji Shuang stopped at the entrance, turning to the two behind her. "Let¡¯s not keep her waiting," Yao Jing gave Zhao Tian one last teasing glance before stepping forward. "Try not to embarrass me in front of Elder Yan, alright?" "I¡¯ll do my best," ... The three of them entered the main hall and saw two women sitting on the couch, waiting for them. Yan Zijin raised her gaze as her heterochromia eyes fell on Zhao tian who is walking beside Yao Jing. Rui Lian also curiously tilted her head and was taken aback to see the handsome young man entering the room. His long snow white hair falling down his shoulder, his white eyebrows fluttering gently in the faint breeze of the hall¡¯s open windows as his blue eyes looked into her green eyes. ¡¯He is.. handsome.¡¯ However as she looked at him closely, the image of a certain person resonated in her mind as she remembered her journey to a middle star months ago ¡¯Tian?¡¯ Her eyes widened in realization and she again glimpsed at his face ¡¯His face has matured a bit.. and his long hair.¡¯ ¡¯But I still remember that subtle smile and his blue eyes.¡¯ ¡¯It¡¯s definitely him.¡¯ Without thinking, Rui Lian rose from her seat "Tian...?" {around chapter 255 if you forgot abt Rui Lian) --------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 613: A new Master [2] Rui Lian, still reeling in surprise, glanced at him "Tian.. is that you?" Looking at her, Zhao Tian also instantly recognized her as he remembered Rui Lian coming to the middle star and he also helped her. Eh? Yao Jing raised an eyebrow, glancing between Rui Lian and Zhao Tian with mild curiosity. "You know her, Tian¡¯er?" Yan Zijin¡¯s indifferent eyes squinted as she looked at her disciple "Li¡¯er? You know him?" Turning to her, Rui Lian hurriedly nodded "Of course, Master... do you remember I went to a middle star but was stuck there because of the Space pirates?" She paused, her voice softening with gratitude "Tian was the one who helped me while I was there... he saved my life that day." Huh? Only then did Yan Zijin remember and her gaze narrowed slightly ¡¯That ¡¯Tian¡¯ was this Tian?¡¯ ¡¯I didn¡¯t see him clearly that day... so I couldn¡¯t recognize at all. What a... coincidence.¡¯ Rui Lian hurriedly looked at Ji Shuang "Sect master, do you remember... my master borrowed your ark and came to save me." "And later you were asking about him. That Tian is this Tian... but I didn¡¯t know his full name was Zhao Tian." Ji Shuang also acted as if she finally remembered and nodded her head "I do remember now.. yeah, that young man who saved you, Tian." "I see.. this world surely is small." Eh? What is happening? Meanwhile, Yao Jing was totally confused and looked at the three of them back to back. What? Rui Lian hastily walked to him "It¡¯s been a while since I last saw you... Do you remember me?" With a nod, Zhao Tian replied "I remember you, Rui Lian." A faint smile appeared on Rui Lian¡¯s lips "I am glad you still remember me... and I didn¡¯t really expect to see you in Jade Eclipse Star and even here?" Taking a deep breath, she grasped her temples "Haa... this is really a huge surprise for me." Yao Jing stepped forward, her arms crossed as she stared pointedly at Rui Lian. "Tell me everything," "What happened? And how exactly do you know Tian¡¯er?" Rui Lian just had a small smile on her lips as she watched their banter. With a light cough, Yan Zijin spoke in a stoic tone "Zhao Tian, come and meet me tomorrow.. so I can start your training." Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow "Tomorrow is impossible, Master. I have plans tomorrow." Upon hearing this, Yan Zijin didn¡¯t probe further and nodded her head "The next day then..." "Hmm..." With that, the discussions continued. ... The sun had already set and the cold wind rustled their faces as Zhao Tian and Yao Jing as they dashed in the air. "Haa.. I am surprised that you are actually from a middle star, Tian¡¯er." Zhao Tian just chuckled and her gaze squinted in thought "But still, Tian¡¯er, months before you were still in the Monarch Astral stage.. but now you are in the 1st level of Tribulation stage." "That¡¯s a huge difference as it takes years to cross that even for the greatest prodigies." Zhao Tian shrugged his hands "I guess I am just a great genius than them." Upon hearing this, Yao Jing shook her head helplessly "Narcissistic brat... well what you said is true, you are more talented than others." "By the way, what plans do you have tomorrow?" "I have a date with Jia." Yao Jing nodded her head in understanding "I see..." He moved a little closer to her mid flight "And tonight, I am going to have sex with my Master..." "Stop brat..." "Hahaha..." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 614: A curse? "Haaa..." Stretching her arms, Yao Jing stepped out of the elevator and walked to her room in the Alchemy chamber. Zhao Tian followed right behind her into the room, ready to take a bath with her. However, as they entered, Yao Jing headed straight for the bed. She flopped down with a dramatic sigh, her body sinking into the plush mattress "Good night, Tian¡¯er..." she mumbled, her voice muffled by the soft pillows. "Good night, Tian¡¯er..." Eh? Zhao Tian was dumbfounded and looked at her "Are we not going to take a bath?" Yao Jing peeked up from her position, sticking her tongue out playfully. "Dream on, you pervert," she teased, rolling over to wrap herself snugly in the silky sheets. "I¡¯m tired. I¡¯m going to sleep." Hearing this, Zhao Tian let out a sigh and he also didn¡¯t want to force her to "At least eat dinner before you sleep." "Nooo..." Yao Jing groaned, kicking her legs lazily under the covers like a stubborn child. "I¡¯m just going to sleep. Food can wait." With a sigh, Zhao Tian moved closer and sat beside Yao Jing on the bed, his gaze softening as he gently pulled her by the waist. The sudden motion caused her to lose her balance, and she fell against his chest, her heartbeat quickening as she felt the firm warmth of his body. Before she could react, Zhao Tian leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers. Caught by surprise, Yao Jing¡¯s eyes widened momentarily, but the softness and warmth of his kiss melted her resistance. She closed her eyes, her hands instinctively moving up to wrap around his neck. A few moments later, Yao Jing pulled back slightly, her breath uneven as her cheeks flushed a bright crimson. She buried her face into his shoulder to hide her embarrassment. "Are you planning to sleep with me tonight?" With a shake of his head, he replied "No... at first I thought I could have a bath with you and sleep with you here, but since you refused.. now I have another plan." Yao Jing¡¯s gaze squinted ¡¯I am sure he is going to meet Little Jia.. what a horny bastard.¡¯ Before she could voice her thoughts, Zhao Tian¡¯s hands tightened around her waist, pulling her even closer. Without giving her a chance to protest, he leaned in and kissed her again. Taking another sip of the coffee, she placed the cup on teh table and at this time, she heard faint footsteps echoing in the room. Hm? Turning her head, she glimpsed at the maid who was walking toward her with a letter in her hand, which was sealed with a crest. The maid slowly walked to the woman before bowing her head "A letter from His Highness." Seeing the letter in her hand, Zhou Hanyue¡¯s gaze narrowed and pointed at the table in front of her. Understanding the silent command, the maid stepped forward, carefully placing the letter on the table before retreating from the balcony with another bow. Her face was indifferent as she took the letter and opened it. Taking the paper from the letter, her cold eyes squinted reading through what¡¯s written on it. Read exclusive adventures at empire ¡¯Arranged marriage? Again?¡¯ A flicker of displeasure crossed her face and her eyes continued to move down the letter, and soon a name caught her attention ¡¯Zhao Tian.¡¯ ¡¯A Heaven sent child.. who crossed till the 8th degree of the Heavenly tribulation.¡¯ Huh? Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes widened in surprise ¡¯Such a prodigy...¡¯ Her eyes narowed in thought ¡¯No wonder they want to tie such a prodify within teh royal family and they engaged him to me?¡¯ ¡¯Does this youngman have a death wish? Don¡¯t they know about my curse?¡¯ Zhou Hanyue stood abruptly, the chair scraping lightly against the tiled floor. She moved to the edge of the balcony, the letter still clutched in her hand and looked at the city stretched out before her. She exhaled slowly, her breath visible in the cool evening air. "Zhao Tian," she said softly, her voice barely audible above the whisper of the breeze. "I wonder... are you truly as extraordinary as they claim? Or will you, too, be consumed by the shadows that follow me?" ------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 615: Another dinner with her! *tap* Zhao Tian landed on the floor and glanced at the quarters in front of him. Stretching his arms above his head, he exhaled softly as he made his way inside. Casually walking into the spacious hall, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze softened slightly "Velnorah..." Velnorah who already sensed his presence, came out, rushing from her room with an excited smile on her face. "Tian." Her voice brimmed with excitement, and before he could say another word, she was running toward him. When she reached him, she didn¡¯t hesitate and jumped into his arms, her hands instinctively wrapping around his neck. Letting out a chuckle, he hugged her waist and balanced her body in his embrace. Velnorah hugged him tightly, burying her face on the crook of her neck "Haa.. I didn¡¯t expect you would come to meet me today itself." she murmured, her voice muffled against him. Pulling back slightly, she looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with happiness "Well, I¡¯m glad. Can you wait for a few minutes? I¡¯ll prepare dinner for you." "I had plans of just grabbing something quick from the cafeteria, but since you¡¯re here, I want to make something special." Zhao Tian leaned forward and pecked her lips "Let me help too." Eh? velnorah was taken aback and shook her head "No.. you just stay here, Tia-" He leaned forward, shutting her mouth again with another kiss and Velnorah closed her eyes, as she melted into the kiss, her arms tightening around his neck. A gentle flutter of warmth spread through her heart as Zhao Tian is taking the initiative to give her kisses. When they finally broke apart, her cheeks were tinged with a faint pink blush, and her breath came in soft, uneven puffs. "Tian." "So, let me help you..." Velnorah laughed softly, shaking her head. "Alright, alright. If you insist, you can help... but only with simple tasks. I don¡¯t want you ruining my kitchen." "Deal," Zhao Tian replied, setting her gently back on her feet. They moved together into the small but cozy kitchen. Velnorah began gathering ingredients, while Zhao Tian stood beside her, his sleeves rolled up, ready to follow her lead. "Chop these vegetables," Velnorah instructed, handing him a cutting board and a knife. Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow. "That¡¯s it? You don¡¯t trust me with anything more complicated?" Velnorah shot him a playful glare. "Exactly. Let¡¯s see how you handle this first." Zhao Tian let out a chuckle but didn¡¯t argue. Velnorah glanced over at Zhao Tian as he finished chopping the vegetables and to her surprise, he had done a surprisingly good job. "Not bad," she said, reaching over to take the neatly chopped pieces from his cutting board. Zhao Tian smiled, leaning casually against the counter. "What¡¯s next, chef?" "Hmm, not enough," she mused softly. She tilted his head slightly to the side, exposing more of his neck, and returned to her task. Her lips latched onto the curve where his neck met his shoulder, and she sucked harder this time, leaving a darker mark. He let out a soft groan as her teeth grazed the area, followed by another playful bite that made his body tense beneath her touch. "Yixian..." Her lips hovered, just barely touching him, before she flicked her tongue out, tracing a slow circle around his nipple. "Hrugh.." His breath hitched, as his chest instinctively arched up and her smile deepened, clearly reveling in his response. "You¡¯re more sensitive than I thought, My Liege." she teased, her voice a sultry purr as her fingers trailed lightly across his other side. "I wonder... how much can you handle?" Without waiting for an answer, she closed her lips around his nipple, sucking lightly at first, testing his reaction. "Haa..." A sharp intake of breath escaped his lips, and she responded by applying more pressure, her tongue flicking over the sensitive peak. Her teeth grazed him gently, drawing a soft gasp from his lips, and she soothed the spot with a swirl of her tongue. "My Liege..." she murmured, her voice filled with quiet admiration as she pulled back slightly to look at him. Her fingers came into play next, her thumb brushing over the dampened skin before pinching the sensitive nub between her thumb and forefinger. "Urgh..." She applied just enough pressure to elicit a low groan, her eyes narrowing in satisfaction. "Does it feel good?" she asked, her tone both teasing and genuine. When his only response was a shaky exhale, she chuckled softly and leaned back down, her lips reclaiming their place. This time, she sucked harder, alternating between pressure and release. Her free hand traveled to his other side, her fingers pinching the neglected peak with deliberate care. She twisted lightly, enough to make him gasp, before soothing the area with gentle caresses. Her teeth grazed him again, this time slightly harder, drawing another soft sound from his lips. Experience more on empire Her tongue followed quickly, licking over the mark as if to apologize for the fleeting pain. Her hands rested on his chest now, pressing down gently to keep him still as her lips continued their job. She pinched both nipples simultaneously, rolling them between her fingers with just enough pressure to make him tense beneath her. Shi Yixian¡¯s lips traveled lower for a moment, kissing the space just below his chest before returning to her previous target. Her lips pressed against his chest one last time, leaving behind a faint mark. She leaned back, her eyes meeting his, filled with a mix of satisfaction and affection "I want to pleasure you more... Husband." ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 616: First date as a couple [1] *flick* Dashing through the air, Zhao Tian quickly reached the outer disciple dorms and landed in front of a room. It is still quite early early in the morning and standing before the wooden door, he raised his knuckles and knocked gently. "Jia?" Inside, Li Jia, who had been seated near her dressing mirror brushing her damp hair, perked up at the sound of his voice. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly made her way to the door. She didn¡¯t show her full body and only opened the door, slightly showing her face. "Come in." Zhao Tian stepped inside and closed the door behind him. His gaze naturally fell on Li Jia, who was standing just a few steps away. Her hair was slightly wet, a few strands clinging to her skin, and a simple white towel was wrapped securely around her slender figure. Droplets of water glistened on her collarbone, catching the morning light, and her cheeks held a natural, rosy hue. "Just took a bath?" Li Jia nodded, her cheeks flushing slightly as she turned and began walking toward her room. "Wait five minutes," Without hesitation, she loosened the towel, letting it slip off her body as she disappeared into her room. Zhao Tian followed her and sat on the bed, her gaze lingering on her sexy curves as she rummaged through her clothes searching for a robe. Li Jia also noticed his predatory glances at her body but she just smile, completely at ease at his presence. A bit later, she picked a reddish black robes and hhe held it up for a moment, inspecting it, before beginning to slip it on. Zhao Tian just sat on the bed and watched her wear it. Li Jia started with the inner layer, the soft fabric hugging her form as she pulled it into place. Then came the outer robe, and she tied the sash around her waist, accentuating her hourglass figure, before turning to face Zhao Tian with a playful twirl. "How is it, Tian?" Zhao Tian stood up, closing the distance between them in two smooth steps. He leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on her lips, his hand brushing against her cheek. "You¡¯re beautiful as always, dear," he said softly, his words genuine and filled with affection. A faint blush crept across Li Jia¡¯s cheeks as she lowered her gaze for a moment, unable to hide the smile that tugged at her lips. Floating to the door, he gently pressed his finger and the smooth door emitted a faint hum before sliding open with a fluid motion, revealing the luxurious interior. As both of them stepped in, her heart bubbled in excitement and she darted across the room, her fingers brushing against the smooth surfaces as she inspected every detail. "Tian, I have seen images of the arks.. and rarely saw some arks flying across the sky." "But this is the first time, I have seen one this close and even entering one...." "This is so cool!" Li Jia exclaimed, spinning around to take in the view once more. Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes softened looking at her getting excited like a child. Li Jia turned to him, and without hesitation, she threw her arms around him, pulling him into a tight hug "Tian, this is amazing. Thank you for showing me this." Zhao Tian patted her head and spoke "Come with me, let me show you around..." Zhao Tian and Li Jia walked towards the front door, which was thicker, and seemed to withstand any large attacks. Zhao Tian pressed his finger on the biometric panel and the sturdy door slid open. "Woah..." Li Jia stepped inside cautiously, her breath catching at the sight before her. The control room was larger than she had expected, with a curved, panoramic window offering a breathtaking view of the forest they were in. She was quite amazed by the futuristic setting of the control room. Rows of sleek, high-tech control panels lined the walls, each one lit with glowing buttons, levers, and holographic interfaces. Floating consoles projected three-dimensional models of the ark¡¯s systems, from its engines to its navigation routes. In the center of the room, a massive holographic display showed a rotating image of the ark itself, detailing every section in minute detail. Li Jia¡¯s eyes were wide with wonder. "I¡¯ve never seen anything like this," she whispered, stepping forward curiously. Zhao Tian walked to the rotating holographic image of the ark and raised his hand, as he gestured his finger to zoom in the ark¡¯s structure. Li Jia was dumbfounded to see such advanced technology and hurriedly walked near him "Wow." "This is the main control room..." "There is also a kitchen, a nice bedroom and an engine room. Let me show them to you..." --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 617: First date as a couple [2] The last door also slid open as Zhao Tian pressed a button and entering in, they could hear the faint sizzling noises of the engine running. There were small steps in front of them and they climbed down the stairs reaching the lower deck of the ark. Inside there, they saw the divine astral stone flowing with energy. The structure that is holding the Divine Astral Stone was a marvel in itself¡ªsleek, metallic arms reached out in a circular formation, covered in glowing runes that pulsed with the stone¡¯s energy. Each rune was inscribed with symbols, etched deep into the metal, amplifying and controlling the power the stone emitted. Above and below the stone, intricate gears and mechanisms moved with silent precision, adjusting and calibrating the flow of energy. Delicate tendrils of light extended from the stone, reaching out to the intricate web of machinery around it, channeling its immense power into the ship¡¯s core systems. Looking at the Divine astral stone, her gaze narrowed "This astral stone... it seems different." With a nod, Zhao Tian spoke "Its the Divine Astral stone." E-Eh? Li Jia was startled to hear this "Divine astral stone? but.. isn¡¯t that only available in Astral realm and if that¡¯s the fuel for this ark..." She turned to look at him "Are you from the Astral realm?" Shaking his head, Zhao Tian replied "Well, I do have a girlfriend in Astral realm. But I am actually from a middle star." -_- Li Jia blinked her eyes in confusion ¡¯If he is from middle star, how does he have a girlfriend from Astral realm?¡¯ Looking at her confused face, Zhao Tian wrapped his arm around her shoulder "I brought you for a date.. because I want you to meet some of my wives." H-Huh? Li Jia¡¯s eyes sharnk in shock "Your... wives..." Her heartbeat quickened and she clutched her fist as she still didn¡¯t know if she was ready to meet his other wives. "O-Okay..." Smiling, Zhao Tian leaned forward and kissed her lips "You don¡¯t have to be nervous, I am sure you will get along with them very well." Li Jia forced a smile and nodded her head. He then guided her from the engine room and went to the front dock "Let¡¯s leave the Jade Eclipse star first." Reaching the control room, Zhao Tian took a seat in the captain¡¯s chair, and without hesitation, he reached out and gently pulled Li Jia onto his lap, his arms wrapping around her waist. Li Jia excitedly looked around at the controls. Holding her hand, Zhao Tian guided her to the mansion and entered in. Li Jia curiously looked around and saw two women sitting on the main hall couch playing chess at the table. Fei Lingxi and Fei Ziyu stood up from their seats and smiled looking at Li Jia "Husband..." "Master..." Li Jia¡¯s gaze squinted as she looked at them ¡¯They are beautiful... but not as beautiful as me. I won.¡¯ A sense of relief washed over her as she stood taller, her confidence bolstered by the thought. ¡¯Maybe it¡¯s because they¡¯re from a middle star,¡¯ she reasoned, dismissing any lingering doubts. Fei Lingxi and Fei Ziyu also looked at Li Jia curiously at the new woman. "Oh, you are back Tian..." "My Liege..." At this time, sensing his presence, Xia Shenyi and Shi Yixian walked downstairs. Looking at the two gorgeous women walking down, Li Jia¡¯s gaze quivered in shock ¡¯They are.. breathtaking.¡¯ ¡¯Especially that woman...¡¯ Her gaze fell on Shi Yixian, her silver hair cascading down her shoulders and her piercing red eyes shining slightly in the room. She is the most beautiful woman Li Jia has ever seen. And the woman walking beside her is no less beautiful; she is also gorgeous. A sudden wave of insecurity washed over Li Jia as she glanced at Zhao Tian. She had always known that a man of his talent and charisma would naturally attract remarkable women, but seeing them now, standing before her in all their glory, was another matter entirely. She doesn¡¯t mind him having many women... ¡¯If he has so many extraordinary women by his side,¡¯ she thought, her hands clenching into fists at her sides, ¡¯...will there still be room for me in his heart?¡¯ As if sensing her inner turmoil, Zhao Tian¡¯s fingers slipped into her fingers, holding her tightly, and he leaned down, whispering "Don¡¯t overthink it..." "You¡¯re just as important to me as any of them." Taking a deep breath, she nodded timidly "Mhm." -------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 618: You disgust me... "Hmm.. I see." A woman is sitting on a chair with her legs crossed, her black hair framing her beautiful face, her crimson red lips adorning her pale skin, as her red eyes coldly glanced at the woman who is kneeling in front of her. Elvoria Di Gradia leaned back, her lips curling into a disdainful smile as she gazed down at the woman and the faint sound of her sharp heel tapping against the cold, marble floor echoed ominously in the room. "Velnorah... it¡¯s been 20 years and you couldn¡¯t accomplish anything?" Velnorah Di Gardia, her body shuddered to hear her mother¡¯s question and her words stuttered "I-i.. infiltrated the Jade Eclipse sect..." "Formed connections within the Sect and now I have become the Wing Master. I also used an Evil sect in this star ¡¯Coven of Black Hearts¡¯ and placed a lot of evil cultivators as disciples inside the sect..." Elvoria¡¯s eyes narrowed as she raised her leg and placed her foot on Velnorah¡¯s head "And..." Feeling the sharp heel of the boot on her head, Velnorah¡¯s gaze quivered "And I am making plans to get our mission done and waiting for-" *thud* The sound of Elvoria¡¯s heel slamming down against Velnorah¡¯s head cut her words short. The impact reverberated through the room as Velnorah¡¯s face hit the marble floor with a sickening crack and a small trail of blood trickled from her nose, pooling beneath her. "I see... so you accomplished nothing." Elvoria¡¯s heel twisted against the back of Velnorah¡¯s head, grinding her daughter¡¯s face further into the ground. Velnorah just kneeled still and raising her face with her heel, Elvoria placed the edge of the heel on her cheek. Blood smeared across the floor as Elvoria applied more pressure. "You are such a disappointment," Elvoria hissed, her eyes narrowing as her crimson lips curled into a smirk. "Do you even understand the gravity of your failure? Or are you so blind, so utterly pathetic, that you think these trivial accomplishments mean anything to me?" With a sharp kick, Elvoria sent Velnorah sprawling backward, her body collapsing into a heap. *thud* Velnorah¡¯s cheek was streaked with blood, her skin torn where Elvoria¡¯s heel had dug into her flesh. She gasped, her chest heaving, but she quickly scrambled back into a kneeling position, her head bowed low. Elvoria¡¯s eyes glinted with mockery as she stepped forward, placing her foot beneath Velnorah¡¯s chin and lifting her face. The sharp point of her heel grazed Velnorah¡¯s cheek, drawing a thin line of blood. "You¡¯ve had your chances, Velnorah." Velnorah didn¡¯t respond, her gaze fixated on the floor and Elvoria tilted her head, her long black hair cascading over her shoulder as she looked at her daughter coldly. Her tongue flicked across her lips, her breathing quickening as her hand pressed harder against her chest. A low, almost guttural moan escaped her lips as she closed her eyes for a moment, lost in the tantalizing thought. "Ahhhh... I can¡¯t wait to taste him," she murmured, her voice dripping with hunger. Velnorah gritted her teeth and clenched her fist as she glared at Elvoria. Feeling her glare, Elvoria opened her eyes, and her amusement only grew as she reached out, her fingers curling around Velnorah¡¯s neck. She pulled her closer, leaning in as her tongue flicked out to lick the blood still dripping from Velnorah¡¯s cheek. "Ummngh~~" Elvoria moaned softly, the sound filled with depraved pleasure. She tightened her grip on Velnorah¡¯s neck, her nails digging into the skin as she whispered, "Such rich taste... this blood alone turns me on. It¡¯s overflowing with power, far more than before." Elvoria tilted her head, her smile widening as she released her grip slightly, letting her nails trail down Velnorah¡¯s neck. "I wonder," "...does that boy have a rare physique? Something truly unique? Something... delicious?" She smiled as she traced a finger along Velnorah¡¯s jawline. "You must be so proud, daughter," Elvoria continued, her tone mocking. "To have such a prize in your grasp. But tell me..." She paused, her gaze narrowing "Does he know the failure you have become? Or are you lying to him, too?" Velnorah¡¯s fists trembled, her nails digging into her palms as she struggled to keep her composure. "You don¡¯t know anything about him." Elvoria laughed, and she released Velnorah, letting her collapse to the floor, and stepped back, her crimson eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, but I will." "Soon enough, I¡¯ll know everything about him. His blood, his body... his soul." She turned away as she walked toward the grand window overlooking the capital. "And when I do," "...he¡¯ll belong to me." Velnorah remained on the floor, her body trembling with a mixture of rage and pain. She wiped the blood from her face, "Over my dead body." Elvoria¡¯s smile widened and without turning back, she muttered "We¡¯ll see... We¡¯ll see." "Now, dog, go and do your job." --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 619: First date as a couple [3] "WHAT THE HELL?" Li Jia screamed in shock and turned her gaze to look at Zhao Tian, who was sitting beside her "Tian has the Honoured One physique? The one who became a god?" "What?" Zhao Tian smiled gently and patted her head "Yeah.." Xia Shenyi and the others chuckled seeing her reaction but they also felt the reaction is valid after hearing that. Snapping out of her shock, Li Jia muttered, "No wonder... you are so talented, Tian... you." Her eyes squinted in concern "But if people come to know about your physique.. then..." Xia Shenyi who was sitting across the couch chuckled "That¡¯s why you have to keep it as a secret." "This artifact, and his physique too." Looking at her, Li Jia nodded her head "Mhm." At this time, Fei Ziyu stood up from the couch and went to the kitchen to prepare something for them to eat and drink. Xia Shenyi glanced at Zhao Tian and asked "And Tian, you placed the seal on her right?" Zhao Tian, who had been absentmindedly stroking Li Jia¡¯s hair, nodded with a faint smile "Yeah, I did." On me? Li Jia was confused and looked at both of them "What seal?" Turning to her, Zhao tian wrapped his arm around her shoulder "Well.. you see, with my physique, I can increase my cultivation through sex." "When I have sex with a partner, both of us gain benefits.. and because your cultivation level is lower than mine, my yang energy naturally flows into you during the process. That energy will strengthen your foundation and help you advance in cultivation." H-Huh? Li Jia was quite confused "What kind of thing is.. that? You¡¯re telling me... that... that sex can increase cultivation?" With a chuckle, he placed a kiss on her lips "Yeah... It¡¯s one of the unique traits of my physique. But, if left uncontrolled, the surge of energy could overwhelm your body and cause an uncontrollable breakthrough." "That¡¯s why I placed a seal on you... to regulate the energy flow." Ehhhhh? Li Jia was dumbfounded to hear this "What? So there is seal on my body right now?" "It was for your safety. Without it, the first time we were together, you might have ended up breaking through multiple levels uncontrollably. That¡¯s dangerous for your body." "Well, I can handle it because of my physique." She turned her gaze to look at Zhao Tian "But I learned a lot about you and the others there." A faint smile played on Li Jia¡¯s lips as she considered her words. "Sister Shenyi is really friendly," she said thoughtfully. "She made me feel at ease, even though I was nervous at first. And Sister Lingxi... she¡¯s warm in her own way, but Ziyu seemed... distant." Pausing, she hesitated before continuing, "And that silver-haired woman... she didn¡¯t even speak to me. She was so quiet." Hearing this, Zhao Tian chuckled "You can slowly bond... you have all the time in the world." As he spoke, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer and his fingers brushed her palm. Raising her left hand, he tenderly slid in a ring on her ring finger. Li Jia blinked in surprise, staring at the beautiful ring now adorning her finger. Her gaze trembled, and she raised her hand for a better look. "This looks... pretty," she whispered, her voice filled with awe. Looking at her smile, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze softened "You can use this as a storage ring and also use this to enter the artifact when ever you like." Wha- Li Jia was astonished but then a big smile appeared on her lips "Then I can meet them whenever I want?" "Yeah, you can." Li Jia laughed, her joy bubbling over as she threw her arms around him in a tight hug. "You¡¯re the best," she said, her voice muffled against his chest. "I love you, Tian." Hugging her back, Zhao Tian¡¯s hand gently patted her head, his touch filled with affection. "I¡¯m glad," he said softly. After a moment, he leaned back slightly, looking into her eyes. "Now then, shall we continue our date?" Li Jia tilted her head, a curious glint in her eyes. "Continue our date?" He chuckled, ruffling her hair lightly. "Yeah, there¡¯s a nearby star I think you¡¯ll love. How about we go there?" "WHAT? LETS GO THEN!!" "Haha..." ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 620: What happened? It was already night- Under the glowing moonlight, Zhao Tian and Li Jia were flying high in the sky above sect grounds, playing around in the air. "Haa..." Li Jia stretched her arms, arching her back as she let out a tired but content sigh. Her voice carried a note of satisfaction as she gazed at the skies "Today¡¯s date was so good..." She twirled once in the air, "The new star was amazing. That waterfall, those different flowers and foods..." Zhao Tian who was floating beside her smiled faintly "I am glad that you enjoyed the date..." "Mmm...." Murmuring under her breath, Li Jia raised her left hand and looked at the ring on her finger glowing under the night sky. "I am tired, I am going to sleep..." Without another word, the two of them soared through the night sky, the wind rushing past them as they glided effortlessly toward the dormitories. The sect grounds below were quiet and peaceful, the faint glow of spirit lanterns dotting the pathways like tiny fireflies. They landed softly in front of Li Jia¡¯s room and opening the door, both of them entered. The room was neatly arranged, with shelves, a plush couch in the corner, and a wardrobe standing tall against the far wall. Li Jia walked over to the wardrobe, her hands deftly working to loosen the clasps of her outer robe as she moved. Zhao Tian looked at her and smiled "You can enter the artifact anytime you want and you can sleep there.. and cultivate there." Li Jia paused for a moment, her hands stilling on the hem of her robe. Turning to face him, her gaze softened, and a faint smile curved her lips. "Hm, I will do it." But her smile quickly shifted to a playful smirk. "Not that it changes anything tonight. I¡¯m tired, so no sex for you." Hearing this, Zhao Tian nodded "Well, I have to spend tonight with someone... as I have promised her." Li Jia¡¯s gaze narrowed as she slowly walked to him "Some other woman?" She raised her hand, her fingers clutching his collar, and pulled him closer "Jerk, who is this other woman? is that Elder Jing?" "No..." "Let¡¯s run away to some distant star... just us; no one needs to know about us." Huh? Zhao Tian blinked in surprise but before he could respond, Velnorah shook her head and let out a bitter laugh. "Forget it. That¡¯s foolish of me. Just... forget I said anything." Zhao Tian raised her chin to look at him and his heart clenched when he saw the tears welling in her crimson eyes, threatening to spill over. Huh? he has always seen her as a playful woman who teases him.. but this is the first time she is showing such vulnerability. "Velnorah.. what happened? Tell me what¡¯s bothering you?" Velnorah shook her head as she hurriedly wiped away the tears with the back of her palm "Nothing, Tian... I just remembered something from the past." Zhao Tian was still not convinced, as he felt there was something different and she was hiding it from him "Velnorah..." Velnorah shook her head "No, Tian.. please, don¡¯t ask me... please..." Seeing this, Zhao Tian closed his lips as he realized it was something she didn¡¯t want to say "I see..." He just hugged her closer and patted her back soothingly as if reassuring her. Velnorah buried her face in his chest, her voice muffled against the fabric of the cloth "Thank you, Tian..." For a while, they stayed silently like that, only the sounds of their breathing and the gentle rustle of the night filling the surroundings. A little later, Zhao Tian noticed that Velnorah¡¯s breathing had calmed down and saw that she was already asleep. Smiling, he tenderly moved a strand of hair from her face and saw her beautiful sleeping face glowing in the moonlight. ¡¯I wonder.. what is she struggling with.¡¯ His eyes crescented in worry as he continued patting her head "Norah..." Letting out a sigh, he gently picked her up in his arms without waking her up. As he stood up with her in his arms, he looked up at the sky and a breeze brushed past his face ¡¯Tomorrow I need to go and meet my new Master...¡¯ "Haa..." With that, he walked to the quarters carrying Velnorah. -------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 621: New teacher [1] ¡¯Still.. I wonder what¡¯s bothering her.¡¯ Sinking his body in the bathroom tub, Zhao Tian¡¯s thoughts swirled as he gazed up at the ceiling. A soft sigh escaped his lips as he brushed his damp hair from his face "Fuck, I forgot to take another towel." Just as he was about to get up, he heard a door opening sound and Yao Jing entered in with smile on her face. "Oh, Master...." She had a white towel in her hand as she walked to the bathtub and hung it on the hanger in the wall "You forgot your towel." Zhao Tian nodded his head "Thank you..." Looking at him, she raised an eyebrow "You have been bathing for a while now, don¡¯t you want to go and visit your new Master?" With a nod, he replied "Yeah... I was just thinking about some stuff." Hoh? Upon hearing this, Yao Jing arched an eyebrow and raised her leg, placing her foot on top of his head "Hmmm, I wonder if your brain is thinking of ways to enter a woman¡¯s skirt..." "Or, how to molest your Master." As she spoke, she trailed her toes from his head to his nose as it landed on his lips. Zhao Tian gently held her leg and kissed her ankle "Well, I was also thinking about that..." He bent his head lower, his lips brushing lightly over the top of her foot. He kissed each of her toes in turn, his lips brushing against her skin as he muttered "How can I have sex with my Master..." Seeing this Yao Jing just smiled. "I am asking again, are you sure you don¡¯t have a foot fetish?" Zhao Tian smiled against her skin, lifting her foot slightly so he could press a deeper kiss to her arch "I wonder...." Trailing his tongue along the curve of her arch, he tasted her skin and Yao Jing¡¯s breath hitched, though she quickly masked it with a teasing smile. "You really are shameless," she muttered, watching as his lips moved up, pressing soft kisses along her ankle and trailing upward. Zhao Tian shifted slightly, his hands steadying her leg as he continued his ascent. His kisses moved from her ankle to her calf, each touch lingering a moment longer than the last. By the time he reached her knee, he paused, looking up at her with a smile of his own. Zhao Tian¡¯s lips curved into a grin as he leaned closer, pressing a firm kiss to her knee before letting his tongue flick against her skin. "Master..." his voice muffled against her leg. His hands moved higher, pushing the hem of her robe up to reveal more of her thigh. His lips followed, leaving a trail of warmth as he kissed and licked the soft skin of her inner thigh. Yao Jing reached out and gently grabbed his head "Seems like my disciple is hopelessly lusting after my body... see now you have entered my skirt." As he gave a deep kiss to her soft thigh, Yao Jing pulled back her leg "Alright, that¡¯s enough..." Zhao Tian leaned back, as he watched her straighten her robes. "Ehhh? What are you saying?" "Our Wing Master also has three elementals right?" "Same as him..." "Perhaps..." Hearing all of the murmurs, Zhao Tian just sighed in his heart and made his way towards the personal training ground. A few minutes later he reached there and saw the wide area, while Yan Zijin is sitting on one side meditating. Sensing his presence, Rui Lian who was there, walked to him with a smile on her face "Tian." Zhao Tian returned her smile "Rui Lian." Rui Lian nodded, her smile softening as she looked toward Yan Zijin "Mhm, Master is meditating right now, it will take a few minutes before she finishes." The two of them walked toward a nearby bench, where they sat down, a comfortable silence settling between them for a moment. Zhao Tian¡¯s thoughts drifted, but it wasn¡¯t long before Rui Lian spoke again, breaking the quiet. She turned to look at him "That day with Sect Master and Master there... I couldn¡¯t get to speak to you properly. Thank you for helping me while I was in your star." Keeping his smile, Zhao Tian replied "Don¡¯t mind it... And what happened with you?" "You came in search of your family treasure but only found Eldritchfiends." Rui Lian shook her head helplessly "I returned to my star and asked about it to my grandfather." "The Eldritchfiends are sealed there by my ancestors, who couldn¡¯t kill the Eldritchfiends so they resorted to sealing them in a random middle star." "Do you remember the corrosion seal? Because of the seal, they became weak over time, which slowly eats away at their strength." "That¡¯s why they were so weak when we encountered them. They¡¯ve been sealed there for centuries, and the corrosion seal keeps them from breaking free." "And the pendant... it was created so that if the Eldritchfiends are unsealed someday, our family members will get notified through that pendant." "So we need to go to that star and vanquish the Eldritchfiends sealed there. It was our family¡¯s responsibility." "And hen you unsealed the first Eldritchfiend, I got aerteed through the pendant and came to that star in search of my ¡¯family treasure¡¯." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze squinted and nodded his head "I see..." However, just as the silence settled between them, an unexpected interruption caught his attention. The sound of footsteps broke through the silence, and Zhao Tian instinctively turned his head, his gaze focusing on the figure that had just entered the training ground. A woman walked into the ground, her blonde hair fluttered behind her, and she stretched her arms high above her head, her body elongating as she leaned back with a soft sigh of relief. As her gaze fell on ZhaoTian,n who was sitting beside Rui Lian, her eyes narrowed in surprise. "Huh?" ------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 622: New teacher [2] "Huh?" Yun Xi¡¯s eyes narrowed in surprise looking at a man in her wing¡¯s personal training ground. ¡¯Isn¡¯t he...¡¯ She instantly recognized him as he was the one who caught her that day and later she was also scolded by her Master for her carelessness. (A/n: chap 486) Her gaze squinted in disgust as she hurriedly walked towards them "You... what are you doing here?" Rui Lian raised her gaze to look at her "Xi¡¯er, this is-" "Wait, Sister Lian." Yun Xi cut her off and stood in front of Zhao Tian with her arms crossed "What is a disgusting man doing here in our wing?" Rui Lian, who knew of Yun Xi¡¯s tendencies, raised her hand "Xi¡¯er... is this how you talk to others?" "Just because you don¡¯t like men, you don¡¯t have to be rude like this." Yun Xi hesitated, glancing at Rui Lian. "But Sister..." Rui Lian cut her off as she turned her gaze toward Zhao Tian, her expression softening "Xi¡¯er, his name is Zhao Tian, starting today he is Master¡¯s disciple." Zhao Tian glanced at Yun Xi, who was shocked to hear Rui Lian¡¯s words ¡¯She is annoying just like that day....¡¯ "Master... accepted him as her disciple?" Wait... Just then she realized something, ¡¯Zhao Tian? That Zhao Tian? The one who crossed the Eight Degrees of the Heavenly Tribulation and reached the Ninth? The one with three elemental affinities?¡¯ Her amber eyes widened slightly as they roamed over the man before her. This was him... the prodigy she had heard whispers about. He was undeniably handsome, with a calm, composed demeanor that exuded confidence. But even that didn¡¯t change one simple fact in her mind: ¡¯He¡¯s still a man!¡¯ "B-But.. still a man? Why would she accept a man in our wing?" Yan Zijin shook her head again, "Her talent is precisely why she must learn humility. Yun Xi¡¯s strength will mean nothing if her arrogance blinds her to her own weaknesses or to the strength of others." "And her disdain for men limits her perspective and her ability to work with others. If she cannot respect someone like Zhao Tian, who has proven himself more than capable, then she will never grow as a cultivator or as a person." Her gaze flickered to Zhao Tian "Normally, no men would step here... but since Lian¡¯er personally knows you and you are perfectly compatible with my training, I accepted you." "Maybe... Xi¡¯er can learn how to treat men by having interactions with you." Zhao Tian glanced at Yan Zijin¡¯s face ¡¯This is why I like mentors like Yao Jing, she is easygoing... but this woman is totally strict.¡¯ ¡¯Haa.. well, let¡¯s see how far this goes. Maybe I can actually learn something from her. Even Shenyi said good things about her.¡¯ Yan Zijin glanced at Zhao Tian "Zhao Tian... well, I would call you Tian for now. I saw your fight during the finals and it seems like you use your brute strength most of the time than elementals." Zhao Tian nodded his head "yes, master." Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze squinted and she extended her hand as she gently grasped Zhao Tian¡¯s wrist. She raised an eyebrow in surprise "You have great bone strength ..." As she spoke, she curled up the robe on his hand and tenderly grasped his forearm, feeling his muscles "And good muscle mass too." "You have a great physique than Yun Xi. You are truly talented." However, at this time, she noticed something, and gasped in shock "H-Huh? What?" Totally confused by it, she again checked to see if what she sensed was true or not "HUH?" She raised her gaze to look at Zhao Tian, her eyes quivering in shock "Your bone age... 22?" "You are 22 years old?" WHAT? Rui Lian¡¯s eyes shrank in utter shock as she looked at Zhao Tian "Tian...?" Did he reach this Heavenly tribulation stage at the age of just 22? ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 623: New teacher [3] Looking at their shocked faces, Zhao Tian nodded his head "Yeah, just a few days ago... I turned 22." Huh? (©–_©–;) (;¡ã ?¡ã) Both of them looked at him dumbfounded as they stood there, and they couldn¡¯t comprehend how a 22 year old can reach the 1st level of Heavenly tribulation this quickly. Zhao Tian smiled dryly looking at their faces ¡¯Well, that¡¯s to be expecteed.¡¯ Yan Zijin let out a sigh and her gaze narrowed ¡¯Anyone can lie about their age, but no once can lie about their bone age.. so he really is...¡¯ Rui Lian blinked her eyes, snapping out of her shock "And... Tian, you were in Middle Star till now and with the minimal astral energy from there, you reached this level in 22 years?" -_- 22 years? Zhao Tian smiled dryly, as it had been only like a year since he started cultivating. Yan Zijin let go of his hand and let out a sigh "This is crazy... how did you even cultivate this quickly?" Looking at them, Zhao Tian just smiled "I just cultivated normally like others." Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze squinted in thought "You are really the Heaven sent child as they say. If your age is 22, that means you must have at least started to cultivate from age 10." "It is impossible, as it takes at least a hundred years to reach this stage." Rui Lian muttered "Tian, the last time I came to your star, you were still in Monarch Astral Stage, right?" "And it has been like 8 months since then, and you reached this level in 8... months?" -_- Yan Zijin and Rui Lian stood there utterly dumbfounded as they realized that it only took him 8 months to cross five stages in the Empyrean Realm. "Haa..." Yan Zijin let out a sigh as she clutched her temple, letting the shock subside. ¡¯I think no one in history has ever done it. What kind of creature is standing beside me.?¡¯ Yan Zijin gestured to Rui Lian "Lian¡¯er, you go and cultivate.. I will take this creature with me to train." Rui Lian nodded her head and walked away from there to a nearby room to cultivate. ¡¯Creature?¡¯ Zhao Tian just sighed in his heart. A few breaths later, she retracted her hand and nodded her head in satisfaction "Your physique is really great... what body cultivation technique are you using?" Eh? My Honoured One¡¯s cultivation Technique? With a faint cough, he replied "It is an Epic Grade cultivation technique." Yan Zijin nodded her head "I see..." Noticing his hesitation, Yan Zijin already understood that he is hesitant to talk about his cultivation technique "It seems like you have a great cultivation technique already, keep using that." "I shall hone your fighting techniques. Do you like using any weapons?" Hearing this, Zhao Tian tilted his head "Well, I have tried using a sword and honed the sword intent." Huh? Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze squinted "You have already comprehended sword intent?" Zhao Tian nodded his head "Hm, yeah." Yan Zijin turned around and walked to the weapons on the side. Taking a sword in her hand, she tossed it to him "Show me..." Catching the sword, Zhao Tian did an elegant swing and as he concentrated, a sharp aura oozed out of his body. Your journey continues with empire Feeling the sharp aura, Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze quivered ¡¯He has really stepped into the realm of swords... at this young age?¡¯ Tilting her head, she asked "If you can comprehend sword instant, then it means you really love using swords, huh..." Zhao Tian shook his head "Not much; I mostly like to fight barehanded." -_- Yan Zijin looked at him blankly ¡¯You damn creature... do you know how many people are struggling daily to feel a faint aura of sword energy?¡¯ ¡¯Seems like I can¡¯t assess him with usual norms after all.¡¯ "I see, do you have any fighting styles or just throwing kicks and punches?" Zhao Tian shook his head "Just punches and kicks." Hearing this, Yan Zijin nodded thoughtfully ¡¯So he power pushed through cultivation....¡¯ ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Chapter 624: New teacher [4] With a nod, Yan Zijin spoke "Alright, I got the gist of what I should train you in..." "From now on, I will provide methods to temper your body and teach you my personal fighting technique... also Elemental Nexus." Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow "What is Elemental Nexus." "Elemental Nexus," she began, turning slightly to meet his eyes, "is an advanced technique that combines three elemental forces into a single cohesive attack. It¡¯s a feat few can achieve, requiring not only an affinity for multiple elements but also unparalleled control over one¡¯s astral energy." Zhao Tian crossed his arms, his brow furrowing in thought. "Three elements... combined into one attack? Wouldn¡¯t the conflicting natures destabilize the energy?" Yan Zijin smiled faintly, impressed by his immediate grasp of the challenge. "Precisely. That¡¯s why it¡¯s so rare. The balance must be perfect." "Too much of one element, and the energy collapses. Too little, and the attack loses its potency. Achieving harmony among three forces demands a level of focus and control that borders on impossible for most cultivators." With a slight frown she continued "But I believe you¡¯re capable. After all, you¡¯ve already demonstrated an innate understanding of elemental fusion during the tournament when you combined fire and lightning to create red lightning. That alone proves your potential." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze squinted in thought ¡¯She¡¯s right. The Honored One Physique grants me an unmatched affinity and control over my elements. If I could manage two elements, three shouldn¡¯t be out of reach.¡¯ Yan Zijin looked at his face "I¡¯ll admit, I was skeptical at first. But seeing your performance and sensing your energy, I realize you might be the perfect candidate to master this technique." She lifted her hand, palm facing upward, and a sphere of swirling energy began to form above it. Strands of fire, lightning, and ice intertwined within the orb, each element getting perfectly balanced. The energy pulsed with a tangible intensity, that made the air around them hum. "This is Elemental Nexus in its pure form. Three forces, bound together in harmony." Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes narrowed as he looked at the orb. He could sense the delicate equilibrium holding it together, and the slightest disruption could destroy the entire construct. "How long did it take you to master this?" Yan Zijin¡¯s smile faded slightly, "Years. Even with my affinity for these elements, it required countless failures, near-death experiences, and an unwavering determination. But that¡¯s why I¡¯m here... to ensure you don¡¯t make the same mistakes I did." She dispelled the orb with a flick of her wrist, the energy dissipating harmlessly into the air. "We¡¯ll start with the basics. Before you can combine three elements, you need to refine your mastery over each one individually. I¡¯ll test your control over fire, lightning, and ice separately, then teach you how to merge them step by step." With a nod, Yan Zijin walked to a nearby bench. Following her, he also went and sat beside her as she began to explain "Your first task is to create a balanced elemental attack using two elements. Show me your fire and lightning combination." Zhao Tian removed his upper robes and crawled on the bed, moving close to her "It went well." Without waiting for a response, he leaned in and kissed her. The kiss was gentle, a brush of lips that deepened just slightly before he pulled back. Yao Jing chuckled, her free hand coming up to tap his forehead lightly. "You are now acting like my lover or something..." she teased. "And whose fault is that?" he retorted, smilingas he rested his head on her shoulder, his arms slipping around her waist She let out a soft laugh but didn¡¯t push him away. "Brat, you are sweaty.. get off me." Ignoring her words, Zhao Tian trailed his lips along her neck, pressing soft kisses on her skin. Yao Jing closed her eyes and tilted her head, making it easier for him to kiss her "So... which master is better?" Pressing a deep kiss on her collarbone, he mumbled "Of course you, Master.. Only you spoil me like this and let me kiss you." His fingers curled into the fabric of her clothes, pulling them down slightly, revealing her bare shoulder. Placing a kiss there, he let out his tongue, licking her skin as his fingers slowly pulled the clothes down along with her undergarment. Yao Jing just closed her eyes, her fingers gently patting his head, letting him have his way with her. He didn¡¯t stop, his kisses trailing lower as he continued to pull her robes down, exposing more of her skin. The curve of her collarbone, the delicate line of her shoulder, they all became food for his kisses. As his lips reached the top of her cleavage, Yao Jing finally grabbed his hand "Naughty idiot..." Zhao Tian let out a chuckle, burying his face in her chest and his hands slid up, his palms tracing the curve of her waist before resting on her chest. His touch was firm yet teasing, his fingers brushing against her through the fabric of her robes as he gently squeezed her breast. Yao Jing¡¯s eyelashes fluttered, feeling his fingers molding her breasts and muttered "By the way... Sister Shuang came to meet you." "She wanted to talk about your marriage." ---------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 625: You can鈥檛 touch them [1] Yao Jing¡¯s eyelashes fluttered as she felt his fingers molding her breasts and a faint pink tinged her cheeks, though she tried to maintain composure. "By the way," she murmured, her voice breaking the soft silence, "Sister Shuang came to meet you." Zhao Tian paused, his head resting comfortably against her chest as he glanced up. "Oh? What did she want?" "She wanted to talk about your marriage." Yao Jing¡¯s voice held a tinge of hesitancy, though her fingers absently trailed through his hair, soothing him. Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow in surprise, snuggling deeper into her chest with a hum of amusement. "My marriage? And what did she say about that?" A soft sigh escaped Yao Jing¡¯s lips, her hand momentarily stilling on his head. "Well, it seems they want to conduct the ceremony as soon as possible." Hearing this, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze squinted "Hmm.. I see." Yao Jing tenderly grabbed his cheeks and raised his head from her breasts, making him look at her face "Tian¡¯er, listen to me... don¡¯t marry that woman." Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes crescented slightly "Is it about her curse?" Yao Jing nodded her head "Mhm... I am afraid she would kill you too... You already know, right?" "She has married three times before and all three of her husbands died or disappeared." Sinking his face into the crook of her neck, Zhao Tian hummed softly "I know, she bears the curse... whoever marries her is destined to doom or something." Yao Jing¡¯s hands slipped to his shoulders as she pulled back slightly to look him in the eye. "This isn¡¯t something to take lightly, Tian¡¯er. It¡¯s not one or two... it¡¯s three men who¡¯ve met tragic ends because of her. I¡¯m truly concerned." "Marrying her is like marrying death." "Tian¡¯er, this is not a thing to be taken lightly..." With a soft chuckle, Zhao Tian muttered "Honestly, rather than getting scared, I am curious about her." Yao Jing frowned at his response, her brows furrowing in frustration. Without warning, she pinched his cheek, eliciting a wince of pain from him. "Tian¡¯er, don¡¯t joke about this! It¡¯s not a game. I don¡¯t want to lose you." He swatted her hand away, rubbing his cheek with a slight pout before pulling her into a hug "Master, you won¡¯t lose me," Yao Jing closed her eyes, her grip on him tightening as she whispered, "You are too confident for your own good. Just promise me you¡¯ll be careful. Promise me you won¡¯t take this lightly." As he was thinking, he heard someone entering the shower, and he shook his head helplessly. "Jing¡¯er, you are here again...?" But suddenly he felt two soft things hitting against his chest and a pair of hands hugged him from behind "Yeah... it is me." Huh? Feeling the warmth of her body, Zhao Tian turned his head to look at her "Are you naked?" She grasped his chin and made him look at the wall as the water trickled down their bodies. "Yeah I am naked. Don¡¯t look back or I will kill you." Zhao Tian closed his eyes and chuckled "Hm.. I can feel your nipples hitting my back. I really want to turn around now." Yao Jing kissed his nape and spoke in a teasing voice "But... no." Zhao Tian reached out and grabbed her hands, which are around his waist and twisted them as he turned around. "Wait.. What." Before she could respond, Zhao Tian raised her hands and looked at the naked beauty in front of him. His lips curled up in a smile and the blush on Yao Jing¡¯s face deepened looking at his eyes staring at her breasts. "I-Idiot..." She whispered as she struggled to pull her hands back. But Zhao Tian firmly held her hands and pushed her to the wall, pinning her hands above her head. "Wai- Tian¡¯er..." She struggled but Zhao Tian lowered his head, bringing his face closer to her breasts "Hmm.. I expected you to have dark nipples, but pink nipples on tan skin look hot. You also have big areola... makes you even hotter." Yao Jing bit her lips as she squirmed under his hold "Brat, you never... don¡¯t ever touch them. If you touch them, I am killing you." Zhao Tian just smirked "And they are also F cups, great Jing¡¯er... your body is beautiful after all." Pinning her hands with his left hand, he reached out and gently grasped her breast, making her blush even more "Wait.. I just told you, you can¡¯t touch them." -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 626: You can鈥檛 touch them [2] "Wait.. I just told you, you can¡¯t touch them." As she squirmed in his arms, Zhao Tian just grinned and slowly molded her breast, his fingers tenderly pinching her nipples. "Haangh~" A moan slipped past Yao Jing¡¯s lips and Zhao Tian felt her nipple getting hard under his touch. Looking at her flushed face and her ragged breath, Zhao Tian smiled "Finally.. I am hearing a moan from your lips, Jing¡¯er." He reached out and gripped her waist as he gently lifted her up. She instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist and Zhao Tian pressed her further against the wall, taking her lips in a hot kiss. Yao Jing shook her head, pushing away his kiss "I just wanted to tease you... Hmngh~ stop groping my breasts..." "Haangh~ My nipples... they are sensitive, you idiot." Zhao Tian forcefully kissed her lips, his hand caressing her breasts, his fingers sinking into the soft flesh. Yao Jing grasped his shoulders and tried to push him, but it was futile as he was holding her strongly and making his way out of her. Feeling his aggressive lips devouring her soft lips, Yao Jing closed her eyes and continued protesting his advances. She pulled back to mutter in between the kisses "Tian¡¯er..." "Hnghhh~~ Don¡¯t pinch them harrddddaaanghh~" She slightly opened her eyes and looked at Zhao Tian who was completely ravaging her, tasting her body as if she belonged to him. ¡¯Yes, Tian¡¯er... Embrace me...¡¯ ¡¯Ravage me...¡¯ ¡¯Love me harder, don¡¯t stop until I¡¯m all you can think about.¡¯ ¡¯Go wild on me...¡¯No?v(el)B\\jnn ¡¯Don¡¯t stop, don¡¯t think, just love me.¡¯ ¡¯Yeah... like that, get seduced me...¡¯ ¡¯Only look at me¡¯.¡¯ ¡¯Give me all your attention.¡¯ ¡¯Worship me with your touch; show me how much you want me.¡¯ As she spoke, she pointed down at his dick, which was standing upright. Zhao Tian smiled and looked into her eyes "I wonder if my Master is willing to help me with that..." Yao Jing had a thoughtful look on her face, as she trailed her fingers down his chest "I wonder... should I?" She slowly got down from his arms and looked down at his cock "Wahh... it has gotten bigger since the last time I saw it." As she spoke, she reached out and placed her forefinger on the tip of his dick, slowly stimulating it. She pressed her finger hard and felt his precum oozing up, staining her finger as she played with the tip of his dick. Zhao Tian let out a sigh of pleasure, and a smirk appeared on Yao Jing¡¯s lips as she retracted her hand. "Alright, that¡¯s enough." She walked out of the shower and took the towel from the hanger "I am going to prepare dinner..." Keeping her smirk, she wiggled her ass at him before stepping out of the bathroom. -_- Zhao Tian¡¯s lips twitched in frustration as he was cockblocked and looked at his raining dick "I am leaving..." ... Meanwhile, Yao Jing stepped out of the bath and took a deep breath ¡¯Haa.. now he will think more about me.¡¯ She wanted to make him think of her as someone intriguing, someone who was just beyond his reach. But then, a flicker of doubt crept into her mind. What if she moved too fast? What if he began to see her as just another woman who could easily be won over? She didn¡¯t want that. She didn¡¯t want to lose the allure. ¡¯If I have sex with him now.. he will think of me as an easy woman and lose interest, I will act as a woman who is hard to get.¡¯ Her cheeks flushed and a gentle smile appeared on her lips ¡¯In the shower earlier, he was completely fascinated by me.¡¯ ¡¯If I had sex with him, the allure of having sex with me would leave his heart... and he wouldn¡¯t get interested in having sex with me.¡¯ ¡¯I will slowly.. take these steps, making him entranced by me.¡¯ ¡¯Li Jia or whoever woman comes in his life.. I will make him love me more.¡¯ She pouted her lips ¡¯Talking about having sex with other women to me.. it hurts me, dumb idiot.¡¯ ¡¯Huff.. I think I am a really jealous woman.¡¯ ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 627: Love him? *knock* Continue your adventure at empire Hearing a knock on her door, Li Jia walked to the room¡¯s door and opened it with a smile on her face "Tian..." As the door opened, Zhao Tian barged in and closed the door. *thud* Eh? Li Jia was startled as he hurriedly took her in his arms and she instinctively coiled her arms around his neck "Tian.. what happened?" Carrying her in his arms, he hurried to the bed and tossed her down. Li Jia rolled on the bed to sit upright and rubbed her ass in mild pain as she raised her eyes to look at Zhao Tian "Tian?" Zhao Tian quickly began to remove his clothes and seeing this, Li Jia let out a sigh "If you are horny, just say so..." Smiling Zhao Tian got on top of her and hastily began to remove her clothes "Hahaha.. jerk wait.. I will remove it myself.. Mngh~" ... *creek* Stretching her arms, Rui Lian stepped out of her training room and glanced at her Master who was sitting on the bench in training ground, looking at the tablet in her hand. With a smile tugging at her lips, Rui Lian approached her. "Master..." Hm? Yan Zijin¡¯s sharp gaze lifted from the tablet, her expression softening into a small smile. She gestured to the bench beside her. "Come and sit." Sitting beside her on the bench, Rui Lian asked curiously "So how is he, Master?" With a nod, Yan Zijin spoke "He is the most talented person I have ever seen. In just 22 years of age, he has reached this cultivation level, has affinities to four elementsls, and stepped into the realm of swords." "It¡¯s not just his talents, Lian¡¯er. His control over astral energy and his elementals is terrifyingly precise. He makes what others struggle with look effortless. Such mastery at his age... it¡¯s almost unnatural." E-Eh? Rui Lian was taken aback to hear that and her quivered in admiration "I see.... " Yan Zijin glanced at her and looked at the admiration in her eyes "Lian¡¯er... what do you think of Zhao Tian?" Hearing the question, Rui Lian tilted her head in confusion "I think he is a nice guy and a prodigy." Yan Zijin shook her head with a smile and asked "No, I mean.. like do you like him romantically?" A soft sigh escaped Yan Zijin¡¯s lips "Yeah..." "Why is he marrying her?" ... "Why are you marrying her?" Li Jia who was lying on the bed beside Zhao Tian, yelled in surprise as she looked at him.his hands hugging her shoulders. Zhao Tian let out a soft sigh and began to explain why the sect master arranged this marriage. Li Jia¡¯s gaze squinted in irritation "Tian... you know about her, right? Everyone here knows about the Cursed Bride..." With a nod, Zhao Tian replied "Yeah.. I heard some stuff about her." She pushed his hand away, standing abruptly from the bed "I¡¯m telling this to Sister Shenyi, jerk." she muttered under her breath, her frustration spilling over. "Jia..." Zhao Tian¡¯s muttered, as he watched her begin to gather her robes. "This marriage is just a formality-" "Just a formality?" Li Jia snapped, spinning to face him. "Do you even hear yourself? You¡¯re marrying a woman who might be cursed, and you¡¯re acting like it¡¯s some simple mission!" She hastily threw on her robes, tying them in place with quick, irritated movements. "I don¡¯t trust this, Tian. And if you won¡¯t listen to me, then maybe Sister Shenyi can knock some sense into you." Before Zhao Tian could respond, she was fully dressed. And with that, she disappeared, leaving Zhao Tian sitting alone on the bed. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips despite the tension in the air. "Always so fiery," he murmured to himself, shaking his head. --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 628: Tomorrow? Walking to a door, Zhao Tian knocked on it "Master..." Yao Jing, who was inside her room, stood up hearing the familiar voice, and strolled to the door as she opened it "Tian?" With a teasing smile, Zhao Tian entered in and affectionately hugged her "Master..." Yao Jing was startled and hurriedly tapped his hand as she whispered in a low tone "Idiot, Sister Shuang is here?" Hm? Zhao Tian turned his gaze and looked at Ji Shuang, who was sitting on the couch in the room with a faint smile on her face. Ah. With a light cough, he let go of Yao Jing and smiled at Ji Shuang "Sect Master..." Seeing this, Yao Jing couldn¡¯t help but giggle in her heart and patted his back "You came at the right time..." Zhao Tian walked and sat beside Ji Shuang on the couch "Sect Master..." Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze flickered to Yao Jing "Seems like you two are very close..." Chuckling, Yao Jing sat on Zhao Tian¡¯s lap and her arms looped around his shoulders as she ruffled his hair with a playful grin "Ofcourse..." Zhao Tian shook his head helplessly and wrapped his arms around her waist. Ji Shuang nodded her head in amusement "Well, as entertaining as this is, I didn¡¯t come here to witness your antics." Her gaze shifted to Zhao Tian, her tone growing more serious. "Tian, I came here with important news. You need to leave for the capital tomorrow." Huh? Zhao Tian gaze squinted upon hearing this "Tomorrow? Letting out a sigh, Ji Shuang replied "Mhm, your marriage with Zhou Hanyue will be held the day after tomorrow." What? "That¡¯s so quick." Yao Jing muttered in surprise. Ji Shuang sighed softly, her gaze turning thoughtful. "I know it¡¯s sudden, but it seems the Jade Royal Family is eager to formalize the marriage. They¡¯re keen to meet Zhao Tian and marry him to Hanyue without delay." Yao Jing frowned, her arms tightening slightly around Zhao Tian as if to shield him from the situation. "It¡¯s like they¡¯re rushing him into a trap. Why are they so eager?" Ji Shuang shook her head "I don¡¯t know, I just received the message a few minutes ago and came here in search of Zhao Tian." "Don¡¯t be stubborn." He kissed her lips as his hand went upwards, his finger grazing the knot of her robe. Yao jing pulled back enough to speak and mumbled "Ok... just touch through the clothes.. you can¡¯t see i- mmngh~" Zhao Tian shut her again and pushed his tongue in her mouth and at the same time, Yao Jing felt her robes slipping down from her shoulders. She wanted to protest but she couldn¡¯t as Zhao Tian¡¯s tongue completely dominated her, sucking her down and making her gasp for breaths. "Mmngh~" Feeling his hot palm directly on her breast, Yao Jing¡¯s body shivered and she pulled back her lips from the kiss, forming a thin strand of saliva between their lips. "You.. haa.. listen to me.. haa..." Zhao Tian brought his face down and looked at the pink nipple "What can I do? It is not my fault that you are so hot, Master." As he spoke, he let out his tongue, rolling it on her pink areola before sucking it with his lips. Yao Jing¡¯s eyes turned misty and she bit down her lips, her fingers gripping his neck "Mnngh~ W-Well, only for today.. special.. Hnngh~ you can suck them. Remember, only for today." Zhao Tian smiled and continued tasting the rich pink nipple, relishing the taste of it, coating it with his saliva. "Your nipples are great, Jing¡¯er.. I can¡¯t get enough of it..." Hearing this, Yao Jing¡¯s heart fluttered and a smirk appeared on her lips "Compared with Jia¡¯s.. whose is better?" Hm? Sucking her nipple, Zhao Tian raised his gaze to look at her "You are again comparing with Jia¡¯s..." Yao Jing tilted her head as she looked at him "Just tell me.. I know I have bigger breasts than hers and you seem to enjoy my breasts so much." Zhao Tian knew that she wouldn¡¯t let it go until he answered, so he replied "Yours is better with that large areola and pink nipple on a tan skin... " Yao Jing¡¯s smile widened "Not just kiss, I also won in this..." She raised her right arm above her head, showing him her armpit as she spread the skin fold with her left hand¡¯s fingers "Go on, you can suck here too..." Zhao Tian quickly raised his head from her breast and kissed her armpit, making her feel a tingling pleasure "You really do have some.. Mmngh.. weird kinks." ------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 629: A woman鈥檚 anger! "Uh..." Zhao Tian smiled dryly while kneeling on the ground and looked up at the two women who were sitting in front of him on the couch. "Shenyi, Jia... Is this how you treat your Husband?" Li Jia¡¯s lips twitched in frustration "Yeah, a Husband who is always pushing himself into dangerous situations." With a cold glare, Xian Shenyi spoke "And a damn Husband who lied to me." At this time, Shi Yixian and Fei Ziyu walked into the hall and saw Zhao Tian on the floor. "Oh, What happened this time? Liege is getting punished again?" Fei Lingxi is standing beside him with a hesitant smile "Husband..." Taking a deep breath, Xia Shenyi closed her eyes, pinching the bridge of her nose. However, she suddenly stood up and uttered in frustration "Don¡¯t talk to me anymore, Tian..." Huh? Zhao Tian was startled to hear this and before he could speak, Xia Shenyi stormed out of the hall, running outside. Read exclusive content at empire Li Jia looked at her in bewilderment "Sister Shenyi..." The others also looked at each other in confusion. Zhao Tian hurriedly stood up and followed Xia Shenyi out of the mansion. "Shenyi..." He looked around at the grass field as the lush grass swayed gently in the breeze, but there was no sign of her, however, he sensed her presence towards the lake. *flick* With a blur in space, Zhao Tian appeared beside Xia Shenyi on the lake and the scene shook his heart. "Shen...yi..." His voice wavered as he looked at her trembling body. She stood at the edge of the lake, her arms wrapped around herself as tears streamed down her face. *hick* *hick* Xia Shenyi struggled to control her breathing as her shoulders shook with quiet sobs. Zhao Tian approached her "Shenyi..." he called softly, his tone gentle and filled with regret. She didn¡¯t turn to face him. Instead, she stared out at the lake, her reflection shimmering on the water¡¯s surface. "You lied to me," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the soft rustle of the wind. Slowly, hesitantly, she wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in his chest. "You damn idiot... why are you making me cry?" she whispered, her voice muffled against his chest. Zhao Tian held her tightly, placing a kiss on top of her head "Forgive me..." She pulled back slightly, just enough to look up at him, her eyes shimmering with lingering tears. Her gaze fell to the faint redness on his cheek from her earlier slap, and her chest tightened painfully. Her fingers trembled as she lightly touched the mark on his cheek. "I shouldn¡¯t have done that... I shouldn¡¯t have hit you." "I was frustrated that you hid things from me..." Zhao Tian smiled softly, his hand covering hers as it rested on his cheek. "Shenyi, it¡¯s okay. You were upset. I deserved it." "It is totally my fault... I just didn¡¯t say that.. because I know you will be worried about me." "Please forgive me..." Her fingers gripped his robes "Stop apologizing, you dumb idiot. I am also sorry..." With a chuckle, Zhao Tian shook his head "No, its okay.. you are my wife so you have all the rights to slap me." Finally, a small smile appeared on her lips "Then, can I slap you again?" "Of course..." Zhao Tian readily nodded and showed his left cheek "Here, go on..." Xia Shenyi raised her left hand and gave a soft slap on his left cheek, making it slightly red "Ow, the last one was better..." Xia Shenyi burst into a chuckle and seeing her smiling, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze softened as he leaned forward, kissing her lips. Gently parting her lips, Xia Shenyi reciprocated the kiss, tenderly sucking on her tongue. As they pulled back a little, Zhao Tian muttered with a teasing smile "Your lips are salty from the tears..." Xia Shenyi was embarrassed and rubbed the tears off her face "Idiot..." Zhao Tian gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and her eyes softened "Shall we return? they must be worried about us..." "No, before that..." ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 630: Getting ready for the marriage! "Haangh~ Haangh~~" Kneeling on the grass field beside the lake, Xia Shenyi let out ceaseless moans as Zhao Tian continued plunging his cock inside her asshole from behind. "Urgh..." Feeling the tight squeeze of her inner muscles on his cock, Zhao Tian grunted in pleasure as he thrust his hips even more. *pakh* *pakh* Flesh hitting flesh noises echoed through the lake as Xia Shenyi buried her face in her hands, letting out muffled moans. Zhao Tian leaned down, kissing her ear "Haa.. Shenyi, your asshole is still tight urgh.. and Haa... even if I take your virginity, I think I will like to fuck your ass." Grabbing her hands, he pulled her up and continued moving his hips, sliding his dick in and out of her crushing pink hole. "Haangh~~ Tiannnn... I-I also think.. Mmngh~" With a teasing smile, Zhao Tian kissed her cheek and muttered "Shenyi, your sisters are watching.. so let¡¯s give them a good show." As he spoke, he turned her body, showing her erotic display to the bunch of women who were hiding behind the trees. Zhao Tian raised his hand, grasping her breasts, and squeezed her sweet buns "Shenyi..." Meanwhile, Shenyi was absolutely embarrassed as she also felt the women¡¯s presence behind the trees and her whole body turned even hotter. "Tian.. Hmmngh~~" "Urgh..." Zhao Tian felt her ass muscles instantly clenching his cock and he let out a soft grunt. "Haa.. so you really like being watched after all.. I have noticed before." His fingers clutched her neck and he continued rampaging his cock "You always act like a Big Sister to them..." "But you like it when you are getting demolished by me like this and getting watched by your sisters who admire you." Xia Shenyi let out her tongue and moaned freely, not caring about the stares anymore "Tian.. Tian..." -_- Meanwhile, three women are hiding behind the trees and watching Zhao Tian and Xia Shenyi¡¯s intense sex near the lake. Li Jia gulped her saliva looking at Zhao Tian¡¯s cock in Xia Shenyi¡¯s asshole. ¡¯It can even enter there? And it looks like Sister Shenyi likes to have sex in that nasty place.¡¯ She turned her gaze to look at Fei Ziyu and Fei Lingxi who were completely entranced by the scene with blushing cheeks. ¡¯Huh? Where is that silent woman?¡¯ She looked around searching for Shi Yixian and saw her sitting naked on the ground, pleasuring herself "Hmngh~~ My Liege..." What the hell? Xia Shenyi¡¯s eyes narrowed as she absentmindedly caressed Zhao Tian¡¯s chest with her delicate fingers "The tribulation really came at a bad timing, showing your talent to the world." "If you refused the marriage, they would surely try to kill or subdue you..." "And if you left the star, they would target the Sect with the Astral Mine as an excuse." Zhao Tian let out a sigh before cuddling his face onto her breasts "Shenyi..." Xia Shenyi hugged him closer, squeezing his face with her boobs "You can just sleep here..." Hm? Shi Yixian stopped licking his dick and moved up, squishing his face with her breasts from the other side "Yeah.. sleep well." With a chuckle, Zhao Tian hugged both of them "My wives are the best..." "Hahaha..." ... Next day- As Zhao Tian adjusted his inner robes, he caught a glimpse of Li Jia¡¯s reflection in the mirror. She was still tying her sash, and her muttered words broke the silence, "I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m going to watch my husband marry someone else right in front of me." Zhao Tian tilted his head, a teasing smile playing on his lips. "Well, it¡¯s quite new for me too. Even though I have many wives, this is the first time I¡¯m actually having a formal marriage ceremony." Li Jia paused, her fingers stilling on her sash as she turned to look at him and a wry smile tugged at her lips. "You say that as if it¡¯s something to be proud of." His smile widened as he shrugged. "It¡¯s just... unusual. Don¡¯t worry, though. My heart still belongs to all of you, no matter how many ceremonies they make me go through." She rolled her eyes but couldn¡¯t suppress a chuckle. Moving closer, she took the comb from the table and gestured for him to sit down. "Turn around. You¡¯ll make a mess of your hair if you try to do it yourself." Zhao Tian obediently sat on the small stool before the mirror, letting her take charge. As her fingers worked through his damp hair, she combed out any tangles with care. After finishing, Zhao Tian stood up and turning to face her. His hand reached out, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face "Thank you, dear..." Li Jia¡¯s heart fluttered and she looked away with a huff "Yeah.. yeah..." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 631: Marriage with the Death [1] Zhao Tian and Li Jia stepped into the Alchemy Chamber and glanced at Yao Jing and Ji Shuang, who were waiting for them. Turning her gaze to Zhao Tian, Ji Shuang smiled faintly "Then shall we leave... Tian." "Mhm." ... With a faint flick of their sleeves, the four figures ascended into the sky, leaving the chamber behind. The rush of wind greeted them as they soared above the clouds, their robes billowing in the air. The expansive landscape stretched beneath them as they continued flying. Ji Shuang, flying slightly ahead, glanced back at Zhao Tian Her purple hair streamed behind her, dancing with the wind as she spoke, her voice carrying effortlessly despite the rushing air. "We should reach the Imperial Jade Palace by evening. We can rest there for the night." Her words lingered in the air as she added, "And tomorrow... will be your marriage." Hearing this Zhao Tian nodded his head while Yao Jing¡¯s gaze squinted in thought. They took rests in between and stopped to fill their stomachs as they continued their flight. As they continued their journey, the atmosphere gradually shifted. The sky deepened to hues of orange and crimson as the sun began its descent. The shadows of the clouds stretched long and thin over the landscape, painting in orange. Experience new tales on empire Ahead, the towering spires of the Imperial Jade Palace came into view, gleaming like polished emeralds against the fiery backdrop of the setting sun. Li Jia¡¯s eyes quivered in awe looking at the palace "So this is the Jade Imperial palace." As they descended toward the grand courtyard, the cool evening breeze carried the faint scent of blooming flowers from the surrounding gardens. The courtyard itself was paved with polished jade tiles that shimmered under the golden glow of lanterns, and intricately carved stone fountains flowed with crystal-clear water. Rows of servants, clad in immaculate white robes, bowed deeply as Zhao Tian, Ji Shuang, Li Jia, and Yao Jing landed. The head steward, an elderly man with sharp eyes, stepped forward "Honored guests, the Imperial Jade Palace welcomes you. Your chambers have been prepared with utmost care. Please, allow us to guide you." Ji Shuang nodded her head "Lead the way," The steward motioned for the group to follow as a small retinue of attendants fell into step behind them. She lifted her gaze and closed the book with a gentle thud as she set it aside on the table beside her. "Come in," The wooden door creaked open, and a young maid entered, as she carried a large embroidered bag in her hands. "My Lady. your clothes and accessories for tomorrow¡¯s wedding have arrived." She approached the table in the center of the room, carefully placing the bag down before stepping back respectfully. Zhao Hanyue¡¯s eyes flicked to the bag briefly before returning to the maid, "Is everything in order?" "Yes, My Lady," the maid replied, bowing once more. The maid hesitated for a moment before adding, "Master Zhao Tian has already arrived at the palace. Do you wish to have an audience with him?" At the mention of Zhao Tian, Zhao Hanyue¡¯s elegant brows knitted slightly "No," The maid blinked in surprise but quickly recovered, bowing her head again. "Understood, My Lady." As the maid began to retreat, Zhao Hanyue raised a hand, stopping her mid-step. "Wait," The maid froze, her head still lowered. "Leave the tea set out. I¡¯ll prepare it myself later." "Yes, My Lady." The maid hurried to set up the tea set on the low table near the window before bowing one last time and exiting the room. Once alone, Zhao Hanyue let out a quiet sigh, her shoulders relaxing slightly. Her gaze lingered on the bag for a moment before she rose gracefully from her seat and approached it. Undoing the ties, she opened the bag to reveal the elaborate wedding attire within. Zhao Hanyue reached out, her fingers brushing over the fabric and the texture was impossibly smooth. Yet, as she stared at the garments, her chest tightened, and a complex emotion flickered across her face... one that was neither joy nor sorrow, but something in between. She turned abruptly, walking toward the window. Pushing it open, she let the cool night breeze wash over her. It carried the faint scent of blooming lotuses from the palace gardens below. "Tomorrow," --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 632: Marriage with the Death [2] In his private chamber, Zhao Tian was in the process of changing, his toned upper body exposed as he adjusted the fabric of his undershirt. The soft rustling of clothes filled the room when a gentle knock on the door drew his attention. "Tian..." Opening the door, Yao Jing entered his room and saw Zhao Tian who was the middle of changing his clothes. Turning to her, Zhao Tian smiled and his gaze drifted to the bag in her hands "What is it, Master?" Yao Jing walked to him and placed the bag on the table "It is the clothes for your wedding tomorrow." Oh? Zhao Tian was amused and opened the bag slightly to look at the white and blue royal robes inside it. "Hm, looks good." Yao Jing looked at his face and smiled before leaning forward and placing a kiss on his lips. Pulling back from the kiss, her gaze fell on his lips "Then, let¡¯s meet at the dinner table." Zhao Tian nodded his head and she turned to leave. But before reaching the door, she paused and abruptly turned around, walking to him hastily. "Tian..." She wrapped his hands around his neck and pulled him down, taking his lips in another deep kiss. As she closed her eyes sinking into the kiss, Zhao Tian also reciprocated. The kiss deepened as their breaths mingled, the room filled with the soft rustle of movement and the faint sound of their lips meeting. A bit later, she retracted her lips and opened her misty eyes ¡¯Instead of making him entranced by me.. I am getting more obsessed over him.¡¯ "Your tongue... I want it." Zhao Tian smiled and parted his lips and she immediately leaned in, letting her tongue slide in his mouth as their moist tongues entwined. They pulled back the kiss a bit but their tongues are still intertwined as she sucked on his tongue, not letting it go. After getting a good taste of him, she let go of his tongue and sighed into his arms "Tian..." As she rested her head on his shoulders, Zhao Tian was confused about her antics and hugged her back "What happened, Master?" Yao Jing let out a quiet sigh of relief, her voice softer now. "Nothing, Tian... you¡¯re very close to me, but I still miss you." Getting down from the bed, Li Jia quickly removed her clothes and became naked, moving to the couch "Idiot..." However, Li Jia hesitated a bit and whispered "Tian, let¡¯s go to the artifac-" Zhao Tian grasped her and pinned her down on the couch "No, this is way more exciting..." W-What? Li Jia was surprised and before she could respond, Zhao Tian kissed her lips. ... The morning light filtered through the room and Yao Jing woke up first. She slowly pushed herself to sit on the bed, brushing her hair back and adjusting her robe. Her eyes instinctively drifted to the other side of the bed, where Zhao Tian was nestled against Li Jia. Her eyes darkened as she saw him snuggling against Li Jia¡¯s boobs, his arms draped possessively around her waist. ¡¯This shameless man,¡¯ she thought, as she glared at him. ¡¯He went and had the audacity to have sex with her in my presencee, and now he¡¯s clinging to her like a needy child.¡¯ Yao Jing huffed, crossing her arms and she couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed and maybe a hint of jealousy. Her gaze softened briefly as she saw Li Jia ¡¯s sleeping face.. ¡¯She looks happy,¡¯ Yao Jing muttered to herself, though she quickly shook the thought away. Her focus returned to Zhao Tian, who nuzzled closer to Li Jia with a lazy smile tugging at his lips even in sleep. ¡¯Idiot,¡¯ she fumed inwardly, her cheeks flushing. ¡¯The next time you come to me to suck my breasts, I swear I¡¯ll make you regret it. You won¡¯t get to touch me so easily, you shameless fool.¡¯ Despite her irritation, Yao Jing couldn¡¯t deny the warmth that flickered in her chest as she watched him. He was infuriating, yes, but he was also the man who had stolen her heart, piece by piece, with his stubborn charm. Shaking her head to dispel the thoughts, she rose gracefully from the bed, careful not to disturb the sleeping couple. -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter. Chapter 633: Marriage with the Death [3] The morning of the wedding dawned with a serene glow, casting a soft light over the Jade Imperial Palace. Unlike the grand and extravagant celebrations typical of royal marriages, this wedding was a private affair. Only the most distinguished families and trusted allies were invited. Inside the Hall, people are anticipating the wedding. The hall is modest in grandeur compared to larger events. Ivory drapes framed the tall, arched windows, letting in soft sunlight that bathed the room in a warm, golden glow. The guests, a select gathering of nobles, sect leaders, and prominent figures, were seated in their designated places. Each attendee received a personal invitation after all. At the front, close to the ceremonial platform, Li Jia and Yao Jing sat together. Li Jia leaned slightly against the armrest, her eyes flickering toward the entrance in curiosity. Her hair was adorned with a simple yet elegant hairpin, a gift from Zhao Tian that she wore proudly for the occasion. She sighed softly, murmuring to Yao Jing, "It feels strange seeing him marry someone else. Don¡¯t you think?" Yao Jing smiled, "Strange, perhaps." As the doors to the grand hall swung open, a wave of hushed whispers swept through the crowd. All eyes turned toward the entrance, where the figure of Zhou Hanyue appeared. Her figure was draped in deep crimson robes, the fabric flowing like liquid with each step she took. The vibrant red contrasted sharply against her fair skin, the delicate stitching of gold threading through the hem and cuffs catching the light. Her black hair cascaded down in sleek waves, tied delicately at the nape, with strands framing her face like an intricate curtain of silk. Beneath the veil covering her face, her eyes flickered as she glanced around at the hall. ¡¯In the same situation for the fourth time.. give me a break.¡¯ As she reached the center of the hall, she paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Another one," a voice murmured, too low for her to hear but loud enough for those around to catch it. "She¡¯s been married three times, yet all her husbands met untimely deaths. How could anyone dare marry such a woman?" "They say anyone who marries her dies," another whisper cut through the air, and this time, it was impossible to ignore. Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes flickered in anger looking at her parents after so many years but that quickly disappeared beneath her stoic exterior. The Jade Emperor and Empress, now at the center of the room, paused for a moment to acknowledge the guests around them. Then, the Emperor¡¯s gaze landed upon Zhou Hanyue, his eyes narrowing ever so slightly as he observed his daughter. There was no warmth in his look, nor any sign of affection. Zhou Hanyue, standing at the front of the hall, offered a slight bow in their direction, though it was clear that her stance was one of formality rather than true reverence. As her parents took their places, a silence fell over the hall. Some whispered that her marriages had been orchestrated by the Emperor himself, perhaps as a means to secure political alliances or to quiet the unrest within the Dynasty. Others believed that the Emperor had cast her aside, seeing her as a failure. As the atmosphere in the hall began to settle, someone entered the hall. Those who had been speaking in quiet whispers suddenly fell silent, their attention drawn to the figure that had just stepped into the room. Zhao Tian entered, and the effect was immediate. His white hair, like threads of silken snow, cascaded down his back, glowing faintly in the dim lighting of the grand hall. His striking blue eyes, as deep and endless as the ocean, swept across the room with a quiet confidence that seemed to freeze time for a moment. The shock that rippled through the guests was palpable. They couldn¡¯t help but stare, the sight of him leaving everyone momentarily speechless. His handsomeness was beyond compare... his features were sharp yet perfect. "Who is he?" came a voice, hushed and trembling with awe. "So he is the Heaven sent child? He indeed looks impressive." "What the hell.. such a fine man is going to die because of her misfortune?" H-HUH? Zhou Hanyue raised her gaze to look at him and her eyes shrank in shock as she didn¡¯t expect the man to be this handsome. ¡¯He is... breathtaking.¡¯ The woman standing beside Ji Shuang, smiled gently as her eyes softened ¡¯How can I miss your wedding, darling?¡¯ ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 634: Marriage with the Death [4] ¡¯He is breathtaking...¡¯ Zhou Hanyue¡¯s gaze quivered in surprise, as she didn¡¯t expect the man she was going to marry to be this handsome. ¡¯This is the man I¡¯m supposed to marry?¡¯ She had prepared herself for disappointment, for another political pawn who would sneer at her or pity her because of the curse that surrounded her name. But instead, she was faced with someone so extraordinary that it left her momentarily speechless. She turned her eyes to look at her so called father, disdain flashing in her eyes ¡¯Ruining his life just because you need the prodigy tied to the family...¡¯ ¡¯In the end, you still see me as a political asset, you shit ass old man.¡¯ Her hands tightened slightly beneath the long sleeves of her ceremonial red robes, though her expression remained serene. Discover stories with empire Not only her, but everyone in the room is surprised by the groom¡¯s entry, as they can¡¯t tear their gaze away from him. "Such a man, marrying Zhou Hanyue? What a waste..." Some felt envy as such an extraordinary man was getting married to a cursed woman, while others felt pity for his life. Li Jia shook her head helplessly "Look at him showing off..." Ji Shuang glanced at Qian Shi who was standing beside her in disguise and a sigh escaped her lips. The Jade Emperor glanced at Zhao Tian and his gaze squinted ¡¯So this is him...¡¯ The Empress, seated beside him, maintained her poised demeanor, though her gaze lingered on Zhao Tian with a hint of approval. Zhao Tian went to the front and stood beside Zhou Hanyue. He inclined his head slightly, his blue eyes meeting hers through the delicate veil she wore. The officiant stepped forward, an elder of the Jade Dynasty Sect with a long beard and a dignified air. He carried a ceremonial scroll and a small jade tablet, the symbols of unity in their culture. As she stole a glance at Zhao Tian, she couldn¡¯t help but wonder if he, too, was silently cursing the strings of fate that had brought them together. ¡¯Does he regret this? Does he hate me? Or does he truly not care at all?¡¯ The officiant raised his arms, silencing the room. "Let the feast begin! May the heavens bless this union and grant prosperity to both families!" As the feast began, attendants moved gracefully through the hall, serving dishes. The aroma of roasted beast, spiced lotus root, and fragrant wine filled the air. The chatter of guests grew louder mixed with the polite conversation and whispered gossip. Zhao Tian sat beside Zhou Hanyue at the table of honor with a faint smile on his face. Zhou Hanyue, could feel the weight of countless eyes upon her. The veil she wore offered little comfort, as she could still sense the judgment radiating from the crowd. She glanced at Zhao Tian out of the corner of her eye. "Eat," Zhao Tian said softly, his voice low enough that only she could hear. Startled, she looked at him directly for the first time. His gaze was gentle and his hand gestured subtly toward the dishes before them. Realizing she had been sitting stiffly without touching her food, Zhou Hanyue nodded and picked up her chopsticks. As she tasted the first bite of golden crab dumpling, a surprising burst of flavor momentarily distracted her from her thoughts. "Good," Zhao Tian muttered, as though praising her for doing something right. At another table, Ji Shuang and Li Jia watched the scene unfold with different reactions. With a faint chuckle, Li Jia spoke "Look at him. He¡¯s probably enjoying the attention." Qian Shi glanced at Yao Jing and Li Jia for a moment before she continued to eat her portion of the food. ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 635: Marriage with the Death [5] As the ceremony progressed, performers stepped into the center of the hall. Dancers dressed in flowing robes moved with grace. Musicians played melodies on guzhengs and flutes, captivating the audience. Zhao Tian turned to Zhou Hanyue and asked in a gentle voice "Do you enjoy such performances?" Caught off guard by his sudden question, she hesitated "Uh.. I.." As she stayed silent, a moment of awkwardness lingered, and Zhao Tian sighed in his heart. ¡¯I can¡¯t really hold a conversation with her...¡¯ Looking at him in the corner of her eyes, Zhou Hanyue hesitantly whispered "I... don¡¯t dislike them." Getting an answer Zhao Tian showed a faint smile "Not a fan of crowds, then." Zhou Hanyue stayed silent for a few moments before responding "I find them... exhausting." Zhao Tian nodded, as if he understood completely. "Then endure a little longer. After noon, this will all fade into the background." As the day wore on, the time came for the final ritual. Finally, as the hour grew late, the officiant stepped forward once more, holding a small golden chalice filled with wine infused with herbs. "The final act of unity," he announced, "is the sharing of the wine. By drinking from the same cup, you seal your bond and share the burdens and blessings of life together." The chalice was presented to Zhao Tian first. He took it without hesitation, as he sipped the wine. Then he handed the chalice to Zhou Hanyue. Zhou Hanyue hesitated, as she could feel the eyes of the entire hall upon her, waiting to see if she would falter. With a deep breath, she raised the chalice to her lips and took a sip, the bitter-sweet taste lingering on her tongue.No?v(el)B\\jnn She sipped it delicately before lowering the chalice and handing it back to the officiant. "With this, the ceremony is complete," the officiant declared. "May your union be blessed with harmony, strength, and prosperity." The hall erupted into applause once more... while some clapped enthusiastically, others politely, and a few reluctantly. Zhao Tian turned to Zhou Hanyue, offering her his arm. Huh? He is asking for my hand again? She accepted it tentatively, and together they rose, walking toward the exit as husband and wife. Musicians tuned their instruments, and performers rehearsed their routines in the open courtyard nearby. The scent of blooming flowers, carried by a gentle breeze, mingled with the rich aroma of roasted meats and fragrant teas. ... Enjoy new stories from empire In her quarters, Zhou Hanyue sat by a dressing table, staring at her reflection in the mirror. Her maid fluttered around her, arranging her hair and adjusting her attire. She wore a flowing gown of pale lavender embroidered with silver flowers. But despite the finery, her heart felt heavy. The maid noticed her distraction. "My lady, did you speak with Master Zhao Tian? He looks really better than I expected. Both of you would make a great couple." Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes flickered to her maid in the mirror, "It¡¯s all worthless anyway." ... "Haangh~ Haangh~" Zhao Tian pressed Li Jia¡¯s face onto the pillow and continued plunging his cock from behind, his other hand tightly holding her waist "Ugh.. Jia..." He grunted in pleasure feeling his dick squeezed by her tight squishy muscles, and sighed in delight. Li Jia¡¯s fingers curled on the mattress as she slightly turned her head to speak "Angh~~ jerk.. I-isn¡¯t it.. already.. Mnghhhh!~ l-late?" He leaned down and kissed her as his hand went up to squeeze her breasts, eliciting a moan out of her lips. "Mfngh~~¡¯ *pakh* *pakh* Li Jia¡¯s eyes rolled up as she felt her mind flying to heaven and she leaned on the bed flatly. Li Jia¡¯s mind is consumed by his dick as she let out her tongue. "Yessshh.... Angh~" *pop* Zhao Tian pulled his dick out and grabbed her thighs, rotating her body as her back hit the bed, making her look at him "Jia..." Li Jia raised her legs, wrapping them around his waist and Zhao Tian placed his dick on her dripping cave. *squeach* He pushed it deeper in one push into her slippery squishy hole "Tian... haanhh-" ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 636: Marriage with the Death [6] As the evening descended, the Moonlit Pavilion stood as the pinnacle of celebration. Lanterns of varying hues floated in the night sky, their soft glow reflecting on the surface of the lake. The light rippled like liquid fireflies, adding a great touch to the grandeur of the banquet. Servants moved around, carrying trays laden with exotic dishes. The aroma of roasted meats and fragrant spices filled the air. The first course was a platter of Azure Petal Salad, a mix of delicate flower petals. Following that came the Roasted Beast Drumsticks, golden and crisp, paired with a sauce made from Heavenvine berries. Then came the dumplings, small parcels filled with a mix of lotus paste and silver jade essence. These were a specialty of the Jade Dynasty and a symbol of good fortune. As the banquet progressed, servants carried out dish after dish, each more exquisite than the last. Once the guests had enjoyed the first courses, the entertainment began. A troupe of dancers entered the center of the pavilion. The musicians followed suit, their melodies weaving through the pavilion like a gentle breeze. Zhao Tian observed the performances quietly, as he occasionally glanced at Zhou Hanyue, who was sitting beside him at the banquet. She also just sat there silently, her hands resting delicately on her lap. Midway through the banquet, The Jade Emperor stood up, holding a golden goblet encrusted with jewels. "My esteemed guests, tonight we celebrate not only the union of two souls but also the strength and unity of our Dynasty." He raised his goblet higher. "Let us drink to their union and to the prosperity of the Jade Eclipse Dynasty!" The guests raised their cups in unison, echoing the toast. "To the union! To prosperity!" Other elders and prominent figures followed with their own toasts. As the banquet continued, Zhao Tian leaned slightly toward Zhou Hanyue. "Are you comfortable?" he asked, his tone quiet enough not to draw attention. She glanced at him briefly before responding, "This is a public event. Comfort doesn¡¯t matter." Zhao Tian didn¡¯t press further, as her indifferent response only made him sigh. He sipped his wine, contemplating the weight of their situation and the steps he might take to bridge the gap between them. But he felt like no matter what he does, it will be futile. Still, he can¡¯t easily give up... Even though this is an arranged marriage, she is still his wife, so he will try his best to get close to her. As the banquet came to an end, guests began to rise and offer their final congratulations to the newlyweds. Zhao Tian responded with nods and faint smiles, while Zhou Hanyue maintained her poised demeanor, offering only brief acknowledgments. After that, the newlyweds left the banquet... Taking a moment, Zhao Tian pulled the quilt over her, tucking it around her securely. A small smile tugged at his lips as he leaned down, brushing a gentle kiss against her forehead before his lips briefly pressed against hers. Quietly, Zhao Tian turned and left the room, closing the door behind him with care. As he made his way back to the terrace, the sound of laughter greeted him once again. However, it was quieter now, as the wine and late hour had dulled the group¡¯s earlier exuberance. Just as he was about to sit back down, Yao Jing stood up, wobbling slightly as she stretched her arms out wide. "Tian¡¯er," she called out, a sly smile spreading across her face, "me too. Carry me." Zhao Tian paused, one brow arching in amusement "You too?" Yao Jing took a deliberate step toward him, her arms still outstretched. "Come on, don¡¯t make me beg," she teased, giggling softly. With a resigned sigh, Zhao Tian walked over to her and turned his back toward her, crouching slightly. "All right, Master, hop on." Yao Jing didn¡¯t need a second invitation. With surprising agility for someone who had been drinking, she climbed onto his back, wrapping her arms loosely around his shoulders. "Hmm, you¡¯re always so reliable," she said, resting her cheek against his back. Zhao Tian chuckled as he carried her down the hall toward her room. "If only you were this well-behaved during lessons," Yao Jing giggled again, her breath warm against his neck. "You like me just the way I am, Tian¡¯er. Admit it." When they arrived at her room, he shifted her weight slightly to open the door and stepped inside. Zhao Tian carried her to the bed and leaned forward to let her slide down onto the mattress. However, Yao Jing suddenly wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, refusing to let go. "Mhmmm.. Tian¡¯er," "Master, let go," Zhao Tian said with a shake of his head, though there was no real irritation in his voice. Instead of releasing him, Yao Jing pouted, finally letting go as she flopped onto the bed. Before he could adjust the quilt around her, she grabbed his hand and pulled him forward slightly. "Good night, Tian¡¯er," she said with a grin, her other hand reaching up to ruffle his hair. Zhao Tian smiled faintly, shaking his head as he pulled the quilt over her. However, before stepping away, he raised his hand and gently squeezed her breast "Good night, Master," Yao Jing¡¯s cheeks flushed a deeper shade of pink as she swatted his arm half-heartedly. "Brat," she muttered, though her lips curled into a small smile as she settled under the covers. ... Sitting on the couch, Qian Shi glanced at Ji Shuang, who was sitting beside her and whispered, "Leave..." Huh? Ji Shuang was surprised and looked at her "Your Grace?" Qian Shi¡¯s gaze narrowed and she gestured her finger "Leave... I want to be alone with my darling." A faint blush rose to Ji Shuang¡¯s cheeks as she quickly stood, smoothing her robes to maintain her composure. "Y-Yes, Your Grace," she stammered, bowing deeply before retreating. ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 637: A talk with Shi After settling Yao Jing in her room, Zhao Tian returned to the terrace and saw that Qian Shi was the only one sitting there, still drinking. His eyes squinted slightly ¡¯She is Sect Master¡¯s close friend... right?¡¯ With such thoughts, he walked to her and smiled faintly "Miss Shi.." Qian Shi turned her head to look at him and returned the smile "Ah, Zhao Tian. Decided to return to my company, have you?" Letting out a low chuckle, he settled himself beside her, maintaining a respectful distance. "Still not feeling sleepy, Miss Shi?" She responded with a small nod, reaching for the wine bottle in front of her. She tilted it gracefully, pouring a generous amount into an empty cup before sliding it toward him. "Care to continue drinking with me, newlywed?" Hearing this, Zhao Tian chuckled faintly and reached out taking the wine cup "Sure." With a nod, Qian Shi replied "Thank you..." Zhao Tian took a bite of the still-warm barbecue meat from the side dish platter. The smoky flavor paired perfectly with the red wine, and he savored the combination in silence for a moment. Qian Shi gave him a sidelong glance before asking "As Li Jia said earlier..." she began, swirling the wine in her cup, "why are you here? Shouldn¡¯t you be spending the night with your new bride?" Zhao Tian smiled dryly "Give me a break. She¡¯s been giving me the cold shoulder since the ceremony. I can barely get a few words in with her." "She made it clear from the start that this marriage is just a formality to her. She wants nothing to do with me." With a thoughtful nod, she asked "Seems like you want to be close to her. Aren¡¯t you scared of the rumors..." "That her past three husbands died..." Read the latest on empire Zhao Tian let out a sigh "I kind of think that the three deaths might just be a coincidence and this whole curse is just a misunderstanding." Hearing this, Qian Shi¡¯s eyes crescented "Maybe... this is all just a big misunderstanding." "Mhm.." With a nod, she walked to her private chambers for the night. Placing the cup down, Zhao Tian also stood up and made his way towards his room. Zhao Tian¡¯s steps were unsteady as he walked down the dimly lit corridor, the effects of the wine weighing on him. As he approached his room, he paused, his gaze drifting to a slightly ajar door of Yao Jing¡¯s room. Zhao Tian pushed the door open gently, the wooden frame creaking softly as he stepped into Yao Jing¡¯s room. A soft smile appeared on his lips, looking at the beautiful figure of Yao Jing in the dimly lit room. The wine had dulled his usual clarity, but still, he managed to walk to the bed. With a quiet sigh, he sat on the edge of the bed, careful not to disturb her. "Master," he whispered again, reaching out to brush a stray lock of hair away from her face. His fingers barely grazed her skin, but even that small touch sent a warmth spreading through him. Yao Jing stirred slightly, her lips parting as if to speak, but no words came. She shifted on the bed, turning onto her back, the quilt slipping slightly to reveal the delicate curve of her neck and collarbone. Smiling, he gently moved, lying beside her on the bed, as the mattress dipped slightly under his weight. He raised his hand, gently hugging her from behind as he moved closer, burying his face onto her neck. Inhaling her sweet scent mixed with wine, Zhao Tian sighed "Master..." Meanwhile, Yao Jing¡¯s body shuddered faintly as she felt his arms around her waist ¡¯I-I am not your Master.. Zhao Tian.¡¯ Her purple eyes trembled in embarrassment as she turned her head to look at Zhao Tian¡¯s face ¡¯I am your Sect Master...¡¯ -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 638: I am not your Master! Ji Shuang¡¯s body stiffened, her mind racing as her purple eyes fluttered open. She had been faking sleep moments earlier, thinking he would quietly leave after ensuring she was comfortable. But now, feeling the steady weight of his arm around her and the warmth of his breath on her neck, her heart began to race. ¡¯I-I am not your Master, Zhao Tian...¡¯ she thought, biting her lip to suppress the small gasp that threatened to escape. Her cheeks flushed a deep crimson as she lay there, torn between pulling away and staying still. ¡¯W-What should I do? Should I wake him up? I think he misunderstood me for Jing¡¯er.¡¯ The faint tickle of his breath against her neck sent shivers down her spine, her usually composed demeanor crumbling under the intimacy of the moment. ¡¯I am your Sect Master,¡¯ Gathering her courage, she turned her head slightly, her purple eyes meeting his half-lidded gaze. "Zhao Tian..." she whispered. Her lips parted as if to say more, but the words caught in her throat. The sight of him so close, his blue eyes softened by a mix of drowsiness and affection, made her chest tighten. "Master..." Ji Shuang¡¯s body tensed further as Zhao Tian¡¯s arm remained wrapped around her, his warmth seeping through the thin layers of her night robes. ¡¯I-I am not your Master... You¡¯re mistaking me for Jing¡¯er, aren¡¯t you?¡¯ she thought, biting her lip as her cheeks grew hotter with each passing moment. Her purple eyes flickered with a mix of emotions as she glanced down at him. His face, usually sharp and full of confidence, now seemed soft and unguarded. "Master..." Her resolve wavered, but she managed to muster her voice. "Zhao Tian," She hoped the sound of her voice would jolt him from whatever dreamlike state he was in. "You¡¯re... mistaken. This isn¡¯t right." But instead of pulling away, Zhao Tian¡¯s arm tightened around her waist. His head shifted slightly, his face pressing against the curve of her neck. The soft brush of his lips against her skin sent another shiver racing down her spine, and she froze, her thoughts scattering. "Master..." he repeated, his voice muffled but filled with a quiet affection. "Where are you going... you idiot." Eh? Idiot? "Zhao Tian..." Her hand hovered hesitantly over his shoulder, torn between shaking him awake and allowing the moment to continue. "You¡¯ve had too much to drink. You... don¡¯t know what you¡¯re saying." As his hot breath hit her ear, she closed her eyes in pleasure ¡¯Master Tian... don¡¯t whisper.. it really tickles...¡¯ Zhao Tian slowly twisted her body and Ji Shuang glanced at him, who was still drunk with misty eyes. With his half-lidded eyes, Zhao Tian glanced at the breast within his palm and he leaned, bringing his face forward. H-Huh? Ji Shuang saw him bringing his face close to her breast and her heartbeat quickened, wondering what he is going to do this time. Without hesitation, he opened his lips and let out his tongue, licking the sweet nipple that popped out just now. ¡¯As I thought...¡¯ She closed her eyes and bit her lower lip, feeling his moist tongue rolling on her perky nipple. "Mmngh...." A muffled moan slipped past her lips and her eyelashes trembled as he continued licking her nipple. She doesn¡¯t care to stop him anymore, as she was lost in the pleasure of getting sucked by him. However, she noticed the suction force behind his tongue and lips is getting slower. A few breaths later, she noticed that he had fallen asleep ¡¯E-Eh? What?¡¯ The blush on her face even deepened when she realized he is sleeping with her nipple inside his mouth. Slowly, she moved her breast from his nipple and saw the saliva drooling over her areola. Looking at this, she gulped down before she gently raised her massive boob, bringing her own nipple to her lips. With slight hesitation, she opened her lips before sucking on her own nipple, tasting the exquisite taste of her nipple along with his saliva. Retracting her lips, Ji Shuang covered her face with her palm, her cheeks burning with embarrassment. ¡¯What the hell am I doing?¡¯ she thought, scolding herself internally. Her heart was racing as her emotions felt like a tangled mess she couldn¡¯t untangle. Taking a shaky breath, she hurriedly straightened her disheveled clothes, smoothing the fabric with trembling hands. She glanced back at the bed, where Zhao Tian was now peacefully sleeping, oblivious to the storm of emotions he had stirred within her. ¡¯I need to clear my head,¡¯ she decided, as she quickly left the room. With the thought of getting some fresh air, she hastily walked down the corridor, reaching the balcony. However, at the time she reached there, she saw an unparalleled beauty standing there leaning on the balcony railing, the moonlight casting soft glow over her beautiful face. Qian Shi, who has already removed her disguise, turned her golden eyes to look at Ji Shuang. "So... did you enjoy it?" ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 639: Did you enjoy it? Qian Shi¡¯s silver hair fluttered in the gentle night breeze and she turned her gaze towards the corridor just as the sound of hurried footsteps echoed softly through the still night. Ji Shuang was walking down the corridor to the balcony where she was standing. H-Huh? Ji Shuang was startled to see Qian Shi standing there and her heartbeat quickened in panic. ¡¯H-Her Grace... what is she doing here? Don¡¯t tell me...¡¯ With slow steps, she walked to Qian Shi and instantly kneeled on the floor in dread "Your Grace..." "Hm..." Qian Shi just hummed looking at Ji Shuang who was kneeling on the floor and a sigh escaped her lips. "So... did you enjoy it?" Upon hearing this, Ji Shuang¡¯s breath hitched and her heart raced faster as cold sweat began to bead on her forehead. She struggled to keep her voice steady as she stammered, "F-Forgive me, Your Grace... I did something I shouldn¡¯t have." "I-I-I... with Master Tian." Qian Shi¡¯s gaze squinted slightly "I don¡¯t want any of that... did you enjoy it or not." ¡¯Huh? Enjoy it? Is she testing me? Judging me?¡¯ Her throat tightened, and she bit her trembling lip. W-What to say? "I-I..." Ji Shuang¡¯s voice faltered as shame and fear battled within her. She clenched her fists, nails digging into her palms, and squeezed her eyes shut. "I-I did enjoy it," Her body shook as she continued, "Even though it was short... I-I liked Master Tian¡¯s touches." She decided to be honest, as she knew Qian Shi had some kind of ability that let her see through everything. Qian Shi gave a faint nod and muttered "Stand up..." Ji Shuang blinked in surprise ¡¯Huh? Is she not angry?¡¯ Her mind churned with confusion, but she didn¡¯t dare question the command. Slowly, she rose to her feet, her head still bowed low, unable to meet Qian Shi¡¯s eyes. Qian Shi¡¯s gaze flickered to Ji Shuang¡¯s figure, taking in the sight of her disheveled appearance. Her thin nightdress clung to her body, outlining the full curves of her body. Her eyes lingered on Ji Shuang¡¯s chest, where her large, overflowing breasts stretched the delicate fabric. A trace of envy passed through her eyes seeing them. Her own body is excellent with all perfect curves and a G cup, which she has meticulously molded all these years for Zhao Tian. On the other hand, Ji Shuang¡¯s is just too big. Her massive, natural proportions were hard to ignore Her gaze squinted in thought ¡¯Darling does like big breasts.. well, he likes as long as it fits in his palms and mine is good to squeeze with great suppleness. But I am still scared of this massive lump of meat on her chest.¡¯ She shook her head, the silver strands of her hair catching the soft moonlight. "No, it¡¯s alright... Shuang," she said gently, though her thoughts betrayed the serenity in her tone. ¡¯After all, I made him do it.¡¯ The Honored One Physique was immune to ordinary intoxication, so Qian Shi had gone to great lengths to procure a rare, potent wine during her private drinking session with Zhao Tian. The wine, laced with a subtle enchantment, had been enough to dull even his extraordinary senses, leaving him just disoriented enough to mistake Ji Shuang¡¯s room for Yao Jing¡¯s. With a faint chuckle, she waved her hand dismissively. "Well then, I¡¯ll take my leave. Take good care of my darling for me." Ji Shuang lowered her head and Qian Shi disappeared from there. With a deep breath, Ji Shuang slowly returned back to her room ¡¯Take good care of Master Tian...¡¯ Ji Shuang entered her chamber and closed the door behind her, leaning against it as she tried to calm her racing heart. As she moved toward the bed, she looked at Zhao Tian who was still lying there, his breathing steady and calm as he slept soundly. Ji Shuang stopped at the edge of the bed, her gaze lingering on him. Biting her lip, Ji Shuang hesitated before crouching slightly, her fingers brushing a stray lock of hair that had fallen across his forehead. The warmth of his skin surprised her, and for a moment, she froze, afraid she might wake him. When he remained still, she exhaled softly and gently tucked the strand behind his ear. Her hand lingered near his face, her eyes tracing every detail¡ªthe curve of his lips, the faint stubble on his chin, the serene look on his face. She couldn¡¯t help but smile faintly. ¡¯He is really.. so handsome.¡¯ The thought sent a flush of warmth rushing to her cheeks. She bit her lip again, trying to steady her nerves, but before she could stop herself, she leaned in. Her heart raced wildly, her breath hitching as her lips softly pressed against his cheek. The warmth of his skin against hers sent a jolt through her, and she quickly pulled back, her face burning. ¡¯What am I doing?¡¯ she scolded herself, clutching her chest as she tried to calm her erratic heartbeat. Her cheeks were burning, and she couldn¡¯t bring herself to meet his sleeping face again. Finally, she let out a shaky sigh and climbed into bed beside him. She lay on her side, facing away from him, though she couldn¡¯t help glancing over her shoulder every so often to make sure he was still asleep. Her blush deepened as she whispered softly to herself, "Master Tian... you¡¯re going to drive me insane." Pulling the blanket over herself, she curled up slightly, her mind replaying the brief kiss on his cheek. Despite her initial embarrassment, a small smile tugged at her lips. There was something comforting about being this close to him, something that made her feel... Chapter 640: Flowers [1] "Urgh..." A grunt escaped Zhao Tian¡¯s lips as he curled on the bed. Feeling the sunrays on his face, his eyelashes fluttered open. A sharp pain crossed his head and he squeezed his eyes as he slowly woke up, sitting upright on the bed. "Oh, you woke up?" Hearing a familiar voice, Zhao Tian squinted his eyes and looked at the blurry figure of a woman moving around the room. Huh? He blinked a few times, trying to bring her into focus. He shook his head to gain some clarity, willing the fog in his brain to clear, and Ji Shuang¡¯s face came into his view "Sect.. Master?" Ji Shuang glanced at him and gave a nod "mhm, seems like you are sober now.. Good morning." "Good morning...?" Zhao Tian muttered, his voice trailing off. His mind was still trying to piece together the events of the previous night, though the memories were frustratingly fragmented. A hazy image surfaced... the soft sensation of a warm embrace, the feeling of his lips on smooth skin. Suddenly, an image of him groping Yao Jing¡¯s chest and... sucking on her breasts flashed in his mind. Huh? His gaze darted around the unfamiliar room, taking in the minimalist decor, the neatly arranged furniture, and the faint fragrance lingering in the air. Ji Shuang, sensing his confusion, spoke without turning around. "Now you¡¯re in my room. Last night, you stumbled in here instead of going to your own." Oh.. So that¡¯s what happened? His hand instinctively moved to brush the disheveled strands of hair from his forehead ¡¯Then, was that a dream.. sucking Jing¡¯s nipple.. huh?¡¯ His gaze flickered toward Ji Shuang, who now stood with her back to him, "Yesterday... when I came here, I didn¡¯t do anything weird, right?" Ji Shuang paused for a moment, then tilted her head slightly to glance at him over her shoulder. "No," she replied indifferently. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire "You just silently came in and fell asleep. I didn¡¯t bother to disturb you." Relief washed over Zhao Tian, though it was accompanied by a pang of embarrassment "I see..." Ji Shuang turned back to the desk, picked up a bottle of water, and casually tossed it to him. "Here. Drink some water." Catching the bottle, Zhao Tian opened the lid and took some gulps The cool liquid felt soothing against his parched throat, though it did little to ease his lingering headache. Then Ji Shuang took a cup of hot tea and brought it to the lamp table near the bed "Here is ginger tea, drink this. It¡¯ll help clear your head... and settle your stomach." Zhao Tian blinked in surprise, glancing between the cup of tea and Ji Shuang. He hadn¡¯t expected such consideration from the usually aloof Sect Master.@@@@ A flicker of warmth touched his chest, and he nodded appreciatively. "Thank you, Sect Master." Ji Shuang gave a curt nod, her gaze briefly meeting his. "You¡¯re welcome." After a moment of silence, she took a step back. "I¡¯ll be leaving then," she said, her tone as composed as ever. "...Yeah." *thud* As soon as Ji Shuang stepped out of the room and shut the door behind her, her carefully maintained composure began to crack. A soft crimson blush bloomed on her cheeks, quickly spreading to the tips of her ears. She pressed her back against the door, as fragments of last night flashed vividly through her mind. She looked down at her chest which now looks normal, hiding her massive breasts, and the image of him sucking her breasts appeared in his mind. The way his tongue rolled around her areola and the way he licked her nipple... she still remembers it. Zhao Tian chuckled "Ah, right. That." Nearby, the shopkeeper, a spry old man with a warm smile who had been listening to their conversation leaned over the counter, "Young man, if you¡¯re still unsure of what to choose, why not let me make a recommendation?" Zhao Tian turned to the old man, his lips curving into a smile. "I¡¯ll take you up on that offer. Please, show me what you think would be best." The shopkeeper chuckled knowingly, "A fine choice, lad. But fair warning... it won¡¯t come cheap." Zhao Tian waved his hand dismissively, "Money isn¡¯t an issue. Show me the best flowers you have." The old man¡¯s grin widened. "Very well, then. Wait here." He shuffled toward the back of the shop, his steps quick and eager. Zhao Tian and Li Jia watched as he disappeared into the inner storeroom, the faint sound of rustling and muttering drifting back toward them. After several moments, the shopkeeper returned, carrying an intricately bound bouquet in his hands. The flowers were velvety violet that seemed to drink in the light around them. At the center of each bloom rested a crystalline dewdrop-like formation that glinted in the sunlight, casting tiny rainbows. Li Jia¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, "Is that... Starlace Violets?" she asked, her voice tinged with awe. The old man¡¯s laughed heartedly "You¡¯ve got a keen eye, young lady. Yes, these are Starlace Violets." He held the bouquet up for them to look "These beauties don¡¯t wilt for an entire year, so long as you water them properly. And their scent... well, one whiff and you¡¯ll understand why they¡¯re so prized." Li Jia leaned in slightly, and she inhaled softly, her expression immediately softening. "It smells like... starlight." The shopkeeper chuckled. "These flowers are special. They only bloom in very specific conditions within the Great Tianhe Forest, and even then, they¡¯re difficult to find." "No one¡¯s been able to cultivate them outside their natural habitat, so they¡¯re as scarce as they are beautiful." Zhao Tian nodded thoughtfully, his gaze lingering on the flowers "I¡¯ll take them." The old man blinked, momentarily startled. "You mean... this bouquet?" "Yeah, I mean all of them. The entire bunch." The shopkeeper glanced at him, momentarily speechless. "Young man, these flowers are... expensive. One bloom alone costs 100 High-Grade Astral Stones. There are twenty in this bouquet." Li Jia¡¯s eyes widened slightly, and she glanced at Zhao Tian. "Tian, are you sure? That¡¯s a lot of Astral Stones." Zhao Tian simply smiled "It¡¯s fine. I said money isn¡¯t an issue." The old man hesitated, his hands tightening slightly around the bouquet. "That¡¯s... two thousand High-Grade Astral Stones. Are you certain?" Zhao Tian gave a small nod. "Yes. Please wrap them up for me." The shopkeeper stared at him for a moment longer before breaking into a wide grin. "You¡¯ve got good taste, lad. And clearly, you know how to treat a woman right. Give me a moment... I¡¯ll prepare them for you." As the old man moved to package the flowers carefully, Li Jia crossed her arms "You¡¯re going all out, huh?" Zhao Tian shrugged. "It¡¯s only right to give something special. She is my wife after all." Li Jia smirked. "She¡¯d better appreciate it, or I¡¯ll come back there and take one of these for myself." He chuckled. "I¡¯ll make sure she does." A short while later, the shopkeeper returned with the Starlace Violets carefully wrapped in silk paper, and tied with a silver ribbon. Zhao Tian handed over a small pouch with Astral Stones, the weight of which made the old man¡¯s hands tremble slightly. "Thank you for your business," the shopkeeper said, bowing deeply. "These flowers are in good hands, I¡¯m sure of it." -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 641: Flowers [2] Zhao Tian walked through the large hallways of the Imperial Jade Palace with the bouquet of Starlace violets in his hand, searching for Zhou Hanyue¡¯s room. ¡¯They did say she lives on the North East wing of the palace and she is always there, alone...¡¯ The guards stationed along the hallways straightened upon seeing him approach, their gazes respectful. No one dared to question his presence or his intentions... after all, Zhao Tian was now a member of the royal family through his recent marriage to Zhou Hanyue.@@@@ After several minutes of walking, he finally arrived at the part of the palace that seemed almost detached from the rest. The hallway was quieter here, the air cooler, and the ambiance was also somber. Pausing for a moment, Zhao Tian raised his hand and knocked gently on the door. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire ... Inside the room, Zhou Hanyue sat by the window, a teacup cradled delicately in her hands. The morning sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on her flawless features. Her long, silken hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her robes of pale blue and silver shimmered faintly as she moved. The unexpected knock at the door startled her and her brows furrowed as she set her teacup down on the table. "Who could that be?" she murmured, her tone laced with irritation. It was rare for anyone to disturb her. Her maid, standing quietly by her side, bowed and moved toward the door. "I will see who it is, my lady." The maid walked to the door and gently opened it to see who it was. However, looking at Zhao Tian with a bouquet of flowers in his hands, she was startled "M-Master Zhao Tian." Huh? Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes squinted "Zhao Tian?" Pushing the door, Zhao Tian entered the room but the maid stopped him "Master.. you can¡¯t enter." Hm? Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow "I am going to see my wife... so move away." He gently grasped her hand and moved it away, walking in. The maid hesitated, glancing nervously at her mistress, but Zhao Tian¡¯s presence made it difficult to protest further. Looking at him, Zhou Hanyue¡¯s gaze narrowed as she spoke in a cold tone "What are you doing here?" With a carefree smile, Zhao Tian went and sat beside her on the couch "I just got married to you yesterday. So I came here to meet my beautiful wife." Zhou Hanyeu clicked her tongue "Leave. No one is allowed to enter this room without my permission." Zhao Tian leaned back, resting one arm casually on the backrest of the couch. "As your husband, I believe I have every right to be here." He gestured toward the flowers "And here.. beautiful flowers for my beautiful wife." The maid who was standing near the room squinted her eyes in thought ¡¯As I thought, they are Starlace Violets.. and this much of them? It must have been costly.¡¯ A faint blush appeared on her cheeks ¡¯I have always wanted one... but they are too costly. I hope Lady Hanyue accepts the flowers, so I can take care of them.¡¯ "I don¡¯t need it." However, Zhou Hanyue was not impressed at the slightest and replied coldly "I don¡¯t need your flowers. Get out." "Alright then, I am leaving." As he stepped out of the room, the maid standing nearby quickly followed, her expression filled with concern. Zhou Hanyue closed the door with a loud thud so that Zhao Tian would know about her frustration. Zhao Tian glanced at the scattered flowers on the ground and his gaze quivered. At this time, the maid walked before him and glanced at the flowers strewn across the hallway. She hesitated for a moment before crouching down to pick them up one by one. As he stood there, the maid finished gathering the fallen flowers. She stood and approached him, the vibrant bouquet cradled carefully in her arms. "Master Zhao Tian," she muttered softly, her voice tinged with hesitation. Hearing his name, Zhao Tian looked up at her, his expression softening slightly. The maid extended the bouquet toward him. "These... I picked them up for you," For a moment, Zhao Tian hesitated. Then, with a faint, dry smile, he took the flowers from her hands. Looking at them, he turned his gaze back to the maid and extended the bouquet back toward her. "Would you like to have it?" The maid blinked, taken aback by the question. "M-Master?" Zhao Tian chuckled softly, shaking his head. "I know... it was scattered on the floor and is probably untidy now." He sighed and muttered almost to himself, "Haa, never mind." The maid¡¯s eyes widened, and she quickly shook her head. "N-No, Master! I would be honored to have them!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with urgency. Lowering her gaze, she added shyly, "I-I have always wanted to have a Starlace Violet... but they are very rare and expensive." "So, if you don¡¯t mind me having them..." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze softened further as he listened to her. With a gentle nod, he placed the bouquet back in her hands, his movements deliberate and respectful. "Please, take good care of it," The maid¡¯s eyes sparkled with overflowing joy as she clutched the bouquet tightly, her head bowing deeply in gratitude. "Thank you very much, Master," Zhao Tian offered her a small nod before turning away... The maid watched his departing figure, her heart swelling with an unexpected warmth. A gentle smile graced her lips as she clutched the bouquet closer to her chest. ¡¯He seems like a good person...¡¯ she thought, her gaze lingering on him for a moment longer. --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 642: Innovation and Technology! *swoosh* A streak of green light creased through the endless void of space and it soon reached the blue-green planet. The green streak of light gently slowed down, revealing a beautiful futuristic ark as it floated above the Jade Eclipse Star. Inside the ark, a middle-aged man sat at the helm, his sharp features illuminated by the soft glow of the panoramic window. His uniform had the insignia of Ebon Luohe and he muttered "Let¡¯s go." "Yes, Commander Garron," replied the navigator, swiftly keying in coordinates. The ark quickly dashed into the atmosphere of the Jade Eclipse Star and flew to one of the mountains within the forest near the Imperial capital. The ark found a clearing, its descent precise as it gently displaced the surrounding trees. The vessel landed with a soft hiss, dispersing a fine mist as the hatch opened. Commander Garron stepped out, his boots crunching softly against the ground and glanced at the enormous laboratory hidden amidst the mountain. He made his way toward the laboratory, and even more men stepped out of the Ark following Garron. The laboratory¡¯s large metal door opened itself and he stepped into the vast facility of the researchers walking around. He walked to an elevator and made his way upstairs. Stepping out of the elevator, he entered the room and glanced at the group of three men and two women lounging in the seats. There are four people who are researchers, and the fifth is the Jade Emperor, Zhou Mingzhe. Garron walked to him and gently bowed his head "Good to see you in person, Your Highness." Zhou Mingzhe waved his hand and gestured for Garron to sit opposite him. Taking a seat, Garron smiled faintly "It is heartening to see that you are slowly adopting technology and innovation in your star, Your Highness." "Among the six Apex High stars, you are the only one far behind others in terms of technology." "So, we in Ebon Luohe are grateful that you are finally accepting our offers and doing research here."@@@@ Hearing this, Zhou Mingzhe¡¯s gaze narrowed and he muttered "What needs to be done has to be done." "I have come to realize that clinging too tightly to tradition may hinder the power and progress of my star. The balance between the Apex High Stars is delicate, and I cannot afford to let the Jade Eclipse Star falter." Garron nodded, his expression one of understanding. "Indeed, Your Highness. The balance is paramount. Ebon Luohe has long sought to assist you in integrating advancements that could strengthen your star without compromising its identity." "This laboratory is but the first step... a bridge between tradition and progress." Zhou Mingzhe leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the polished table "Mhm," he said thoughtfully. He leaned forward, "Here¡¯s the catch: while the rune language is relatively simple to learn, creating space-related artifacts like storage rings requires something far more elusive... comprehension of spatial energy." Zhou Mingzhe¡¯s brows furrowed. "Spatial energy... A rare affinity, is it not?" "Precisely," "Not everyone can comprehend or wield spatial energy, which is why artifacts like storage rings are so expensive." "In Ebon Luohe, we assembled a team of researchers and artifact makers who excel in rune language. They collaborated with storage rings artifact creators to create these devices." "Over time, we refined our techniques, but the limitation has always been the scarcity of individuals capable of harnessing spatial energy." He gestured toward the hologram. "However, with years of research and experimentation, we¡¯ve developed something extraordinary... an artifact that doesn¡¯t merely compress space into a storage unit but instead manipulates it on a grand scale." "This teleportation portal shrinks the space between two locations, allowing instantaneous travel." Zhou Mingzhe¡¯s eyes widened slightly, "You¡¯re telling me this portal eliminates the time and distance between two points?" "Exactly," "It¡¯s not without its challenges, of course. Creating this prototype took decades. We had to perfect the runic sequences, ensure stability in spatial compression, and even develop a self-sustaining energy core to power the portal. But the result is revolutionary." The holographic portal flickered, the golden energy within it swirling as if alive. Garron pointed to specific runes etched along the outer ring of the structure. "These runes are the key. They form a sequence that stabilizes the spatial tunnel, ensuring safe passage for anything, or anyone, traveling through." Zhou Mingzhe leaned forward; his interest piqued "And how practical is this technology? Could it be deployed on a large scale?" Garron hesitated, choosing his words carefully. "It¡¯s still in its infancy. The energy requirements are immense, and the materials needed for the portal¡¯s construction are rare. Deploying it on a large scale would require significant resources." "But... once refined, this technology could revolutionize not only transportation but also defense, commerce, and even warfare." The room fell silent for a few seconds as he thought about it. He understood why Garron was here; it was because of the lack of resources and the Ebon Luohe needed the Jade Eclipse Star¡¯s help. And if they helped, when this technology reaches its final stage.. they can also utilize these transportation portals. After some contemplation, Zhou Mingzhe spoke "Begin the preparations. If this technology can secure our future, I will ensure the resources are provided. The Jade Eclipse Star will not fall behind." Garron bowed his head, a faint smile on his lips. "As you wish, Your Highness. Together, we¡¯ll ensure the balance of power remains intact." -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 643: Really a curse? [1] "Oh? Miss Shi has already left?" Zhao Tian murmured as he leaned back on the plush couch, swirling the glass of juice in his hand before taking a long sip. The sunlight streaming through the ornate windows cast a warm glow over the room, accentuating the luxurious furnishings. Li Jia, who was seated beside him with her legs casually crossed, rolled her eyes in mild exasperation "Don¡¯t tell me... were you trying to court her last night? Is that why she disappeared this morning?" Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow at her accusation, his lips curling into a smile "No, idiot. We just had drinks and a good conversation. Nothing more, nothing less." Li Jia¡¯s expression softened as she leaned forward and gently lay across his lap, her silky hair spilling over his legs like a waterfall. "By the way Tian, Sect master and Elder Jing said that they need to leave soon as they have their own duties within the Sect." At this, Zhao Tian frowned as he set the glass of juice on the table with a soft clink. "Then I guess I¡¯ll stay here for a while longer," With a lazy roll, she turned over, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her face into his abdomen. "Then me too..." she murmured, her voice muffled yet affectionate. With a chuckle, he patted her head as she snuggled into his abdomen. A warm chuckle escaped Zhao Tian¡¯s lips as he glanced down at her. "Clingy as ever," he muttered, gently patting her head. Li Jia, content in her position, let out a pleased hum. However, after a few moments, she raised her head and rested her chin on his abdomen, her expression turning serious. "Tian, if you really want to make progress with Hanyue, you need to start by building a good relationship with her maid." "She¡¯s always by Hanyue¡¯s side. If anyone knows her habits, her preferences, or even her vulnerabilities, it¡¯ll be her maid. Gain her trust, and you¡¯ll gain valuable insight into Hanyue." Zhao Tian leaned back. "Hmm... that does make sense and the maid seemed... different. Loyal, but not entirely hostile toward me. Perhaps I can work with that." Li Jia grinned, propping herself up on her elbows. "See? I¡¯m not just a pretty face, you know." Zhao Tian let out a chuckle, flicking her forehead gently. "Oh, I¡¯ve always known you¡¯re more than just a pretty face. You¡¯re also a pain in my ass." Li Jia gasped, feigning offense as she swatted his arm. "How rude! Here I am, offering you brilliant advice, and this is the thanks I get?" "Hahaha..." ... Knock, knock. "Please," Zhao Tian insisted. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, Lan Shuqin reluctantly sat down on the chair opposite him, her hands folded neatly in her lap. She kept her head slightly lowered, unsure of why Zhao Tian had come to her quarters personally. Breaking the silence, Zhao Tian asked, "How long have you been serving Zhou Hanyue?" Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire Lan Shuqin¡¯ blinked her eyes ¡¯So that¡¯s why he¡¯s here... He wants to ask about Lady Hanyue.¡¯ "For about forty-two years, Master Tian." Zhao Tian nodded thoughtfully, "Then you must know her better than anyone. Tell me... what can you share about her? And the curse that surrounds her?" Lan Shuqin¡¯s breath hitched and she lowered her gaze, her fingers tightening slightly around the fabric of her skirt. "The curse... It¡¯s not something she likes to talk about. Few people even know the full truth." Zhao Tian leaned forward, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I¡¯m not ¡¯few people.¡¯ I¡¯m her husband now. If I¡¯m to help her, I need to know everything." Lan Shuqin glanced up at him, surprised by the determination in his tone. For a moment, she hesitated, torn between her loyalty to Zhou Hanyue and the earnestness she saw in Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes. Finally, she sighed and began to speak "Her curse is real... and she actually believes it." Hm? Zhao Tian had a thoughtful gaze as he asked "The three deaths of her previous Husbands might just be a coincidence right?" "Why would she believe that she is cursed?" With a shake of her head, Lan Shuqin began to explain "No.. not just her Husband. She lost everyone who is close to her." "Her mother, her two little brothers, a big sister, her close friends and Husbands... all of them died." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 644: Really a curse? [2] With a shake of her head, Lan Shuqin began to explain "No.. not just her Husbands. She lost everyone who is close to her." "Her mother, her two little brothers, a big sister, her close friends and Husbands... all of them died." H-Huh? This startled Zhao Tian and his eyes quivered in shock ¡¯Everyone close to her?¡¯ ¡¯Her mother too? Then Jade Empress? Hmm... her mother must have been a second wife or concubine of the Jade Emperor.¡¯ Letting out a sigh Lan Shuqin continued, "People started to think that she was cursed." "That her presence brought death to those around her. People avoided her like she was some kind of plague. It didn¡¯t matter that she was once surrounded by those who loved her; it didn¡¯t matter that she had once been a beloved figure." "When everyone around her began to perish, people grew afraid. And it wasn¡¯t just the common folk. Even those who had been close to her started to distance themselves. Even her own family... they could barely look at her." Lan Shuqin¡¯s voice wavered as she continued. "In her most despairing moments, when the pain became too much to bear, there were times... when she tried to take her own life." "She felt that there was no reason to keep living, that the world would be better off without her. After all, everyone she loved was gone, and there seemed to be no end to the tragedy that followed her." "But it was her mother¡¯s words that kept her alive for this long." "Gradually, she also began to distance everyone else and hate others." "She is distrustful of people around her. She puts on a front and never trusts others." "She has continued to doubt others; she has continued to protect her heart, and has completely stopped opening her heart to anyone." "Even me... she keeps myself at an arm¡¯s distance and never interacts much with me." As she raised her gaze she spoke "But she is doing that to protect me."@@@@ "She doesn¡¯t want me to get too close, because she fears that if I do, I too will die. She believes that anyone who grows too close to her will be lost. And so she keeps herself distant, indifferent, and cold." "...and maybe... that¡¯s why she also hates you, to protect you." Looking at his face, she spoke "She doesn¡¯t hate you in the way you think..." "She doesn¡¯t hate you for who you are. She hates the idea that you, too, could become someone she cares for... because that means you, too, would eventually leave her." "Hmm..." Zhao Tian mused under his breath upon hearing this. "I see, so the first thing we need to do is change your living place." Eh? Lan Shuqin tilted her head "Change my place?" Zhao Tian gave a nod "Mhm. I need to change your living place so that you¡¯re closer to Hanyue. You should be there for her, whenever she needs something¡ªwhether it¡¯s help, company, or just someone to listen." "You¡¯re the one who has been by her side the longest, and it makes sense that you should be close enough to help her directly." Lan Shuqin shook her head "But Lady Hanyue won¡¯t like that..." Zhao Tian smiled knowingly, "Let¡¯s see, I know she¡¯s pushing people away. I understand why she¡¯s doing it, and I¡¯m not going to force her to open up." "But sometimes, being there might be the first step in letting her feel safe again. And once she sees that you¡¯re there to help, rather than to smother her, she might begin to change her mind." Lan Shuqin bit her lip, considering his words. A part of her knew that what Zhao Tian said made sense... Hanyue needed someone she could trust. And if that person was Lan Shuqin, then perhaps it was time to take the next step. But another part of her remained deeply worried. Could this plan truly work? Zhao Tian looked at her and asked "Are you afraid that you would lose your life if you stayed close to her?" Hm? Lan Shuqin looked up at his blue eyes. It was a risk, yes, but it was one Zhao Tian was willing to take... and that was something Lan Shuqin couldn¡¯t ignore. With a bow she spoke "Master Tian, I trust you, and I will do whatever it takes to help Lady Hanyue. But... you must understand that she may not accept it easily." "She may try to push you away, or even me, but please... please be patient with her. She¡¯s suffered so much, and it will take time." "I want her to be happy." --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 645: Just a ring! Taking a deep breath, Lan Shuqin nodded her head. "Please wait a few minutes, Master Tian. I will arrange my belongings so we can leave." "Oh, about that... hold on," Lan Shuqin tilted her head curiously as she watched Zhao Tian¡¯s hand glowing slightly. A moment later, he retrieved a beautifully crafted storage ring, its surface glimmering with faint inscriptions. "Here," Zhao Tian said with a smile, holding the ring out toward her. "You can use this storage ring." "Huh?" She stared at the ring as if it were a piece of forbidden treasure. Then, realizing what he was offering, she panicked and took two hurried steps back, shaking her head furiously. "N-No, Master Tian! Storage rings are very expensive, and a maid like me does not deserve to own one." Zhao Tian sighed, shaking his head helplessly. "Shuqin, don¡¯t be so dramatic. It¡¯s just a small gift. Consider this a token of gratitude for taking care of Hanyue all these years." "But-" Lan Shuqin¡¯s face turned red as she clutched her hands together, clearly flustered. "Master Tian, I have already received my monthly salary for my service to Lady Hanyue. This... this is too much. I cannot accept it!" Zhao Tian¡¯s lips twitched with amusement at her stubbornness. He stepped closer, his expression softening "Shuqin, it¡¯s just a ring. Don¡¯t make me feel like I¡¯m bribing you for something." Lan Shuqin took another step back, nearly bumping into the small table behind her. "It¡¯s not about bribery, Master Tian. This is too valuable for someone like me. What if Lady Hanyue sees me wearing it? She might think-" "Think what? That I¡¯m spoiling you? Let her think it. You deserve this." "Master Tian." Lan Shuqin¡¯s voice rose slightly, her hands flailing in panic. "No, no, no! I cannot take this! Please listen to me!" Zhao Tian let out an exaggerated sigh, clearly enjoying her reaction. He reached out and gently grasped her left hand, holding it firmly. "Come here..." "H-Huh?!" Lan Shuqin¡¯s face turned crimson as she tried to pull her hand away. "N-No, please, Master Tian, listen to me!" But Zhao Tian had no intention of letting go. Tightening his hold slightly, he sighed "Shuqin, don¡¯t be so stubborn. You¡¯re making this more complicated than it needs to be." "I¡¯m not being stubborn!" Lan Shuqin protested, squirming in his grip. "This is inappropriate! If Lady Hanyue finds out-" Zhao Tian rolled his eyes and pulled her hand closer. "Ay, Shuqin, you worry too much. Just stay still and-" "Noooo, Master Tian!" Lan Shuqin wriggled, her voice taking on a slightly whiny tone. "Let me go! I can¡¯t accept it, I really can¡¯t!" Zhao Tian clicked his tongue in mock annoyance "If you keep squirming, I¡¯ll have to force it on you." "What?!" Lan Shuqin gasped, her eyes widening in disbelief. "You don¡¯t have to hold my hand! I can learn on my own..." Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. "Oh? And how will you learn if you don¡¯t even know the basics? Stop squirming." He adjusted her hand so her palm was facing upward, his fingers brushing lightly against hers as he guided her movements. Lan Shuqin stiffened at the touch, her cheeks burning but she didn¡¯t make any efforts to pull her hand away. ¡¯How can he casually touch me as if I am his friend... I am just a maid.¡¯ "Relax, Shuqin," Zhao Tian said softly... "Focus on the ring. Close your eyes if it helps." Lan Shuqin hesitated but eventually obeyed, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. "Okay... now what?" "Feel the ring¡¯s energy, it¡¯s connected to you. Concentrate on that connection." Lan Shuqin frowned in concentration, her brow furrowing. "I... I think I feel something. It¡¯s faint, like a small current." Zhao Tian smiled "Good. Now imagine opening a door with your mind. The space inside the ring will reveal itself to you." Lan Shuqin¡¯s lips parted slightly as she focused, and after a few moments, her expression brightened. "I see it!" Your next chapter is on novelhall.Co?m "It¡¯s like... a tiny room filled with light." With a nod, he explained "That¡¯s your storage space, you can place items in there or retrieve them with a thought. Here, let¡¯s try it." He picked up a small teacup from her table and placed it in her other hand. "Now, focus on the teacup. Imagine it disappearing into the space you just saw." Lan Shuqin nodded, her expression serious as she followed his instructions. A soft glow emanated from the ring, and the teacup vanished in an instant. "I did it." she said, opening her eyes in happiness. "Master Tian, I really did it!" "Mhm, seems like you are a quick learner." Lan Shuqin smiled at the praise, but then her smile faltered. "Wait... how do I get it back?" "That¡¯s easy," Zhao Tian said, tightening his grip on her hand slightly. "Just imagine the teacup reappearing in your hand." Lan Shuqin closed her eyes again, and after a few seconds, the teacup reappeared in her palm, looking as pristine as before. She let out a gasp of amazement. "It worked! Master Tian, this is incredible." Looking at her child-like excitement Zhao Tian smiled in his heart "Good..." Lan Shuqin looked down at her hand, still held firmly in his, and bit her lip. "Um... Master Tian... you can let go of my hand now." "Mhm." With a nod, Zhao Tian retracted his hand and Lan Shuqin bowed her head "I will prepare to leave then." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 646: A little drama! The soft hum of the evening breeze was disrupted by a faint ruckus outside Zhou Hanyue¡¯s room. Seated gracefully by her writing desk, Hanyue frowned in thought. Her evenings were always quiet... but now, the rustling and faint murmurs outside her door stirred her curiosity. Setting her brush down, she rose from her chair, her robe flowing elegantly as she moved. She reached the door and pulled it open, her gaze scanning the dimly lit hallway. Her eyes caught sight of another door slightly ajar, light spilling out, accompanied by muffled voices. ¡¯Who is here?¡¯ With cautious steps, she walked to the room¡¯s door and peeked through the ajar door to see what was happening inside. Huh? There she saw Lan Shuqin cleaning the room while Zhao Tian was also helping her unpack her things. "What is happening here?" Hearing a cold voice, Lan Shuqin¡¯s body tensed and she hurriedly turned around to see Zhou Hanyue standing at the doorstep. "Lady... Hanyue." Zhao Tian glanced at him and smiled "Good evening, dear..." Dear? Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes narrowed but she didn¡¯t pay attention to him and glimpsed at Lan Shuqin. "I asked what is happening here." Lan Shuqin who was confident till now, shivered when she confronted Zhou Hanyue directly "I-i uh.. I mean we... this room." Looking at her stuttering, Zhao Tian couldn¡¯t help but chuckle in his heart as he found this endearing. Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes narrowed further "Both of you are going to use this room?" H-Huh?@@@@ Lan Shuqin gasped in shock and hurriedly shook her head "No, No, No Lady Hanyue... you are misunderstanding." "This room... we..." Looking at her hesitating, Zhao Tian let out a sigh and spoke "Dear, since Shuqin is your maid, I thought it would be good if she stayed close to you." "With that, she can take care of all your needs. As your Husband, I am worried about you... so I want Shuqin to be very close to you." ¡¯Close to me?¡¯ Zhou Hanyue glared at Lan Shuqin "So... you started doing things without my permission? Since when did you grow this audacious, Qin¡¯er?" "Did that new guy promise you money to act as his doll?" Lan Shuqin¡¯s gaze quivered as she lowered her head, her whole body trembling in panic "N-No, I didn¡¯t mean to..." Zhao Tian reached out and gently grasped Lan Shuqin¡¯s hand, pulling her behind him as if protecting her from Zhou Hanyue. "Why are you scaring my maid?" Hm? Zhou Hanyue maintained her indifferent expression "Your maid? She is my maid." Hearing this, Zhao Tian shrugged casually and replied "Well, I am your Husband.. so ¡¯our¡¯ maid." Our? Zhou Hanyue glared at Lan Shuqin, who was still hiding behind Zhao Tian "I see... in a single day, he has made you defy my orders, huh?" "Then answer this... Lan Shuqin, to whom have you pledged your loyalty?" Hearing this, Lan Shuqin¡¯s body stiffened and she spoke in a low voice "To... you, Lady Hanyue." Huh? Zhou Hanyue was startled to see Lan Shuqin acting against her "Hoh, so you have grown that bold huh..." She forcibly grasped Lan Shuqin¡¯s hand and tried to pull it from her finger "Take that off..." Lan Shuqin shook her head frantically, tears brimming in her eyes. "No! Please, Lady Hanyue, let me keep this!" she pleaded in a desperate voice. "It¡¯s... it¡¯s mine. Just this once, I beg you." Seeing this, Zhao Tian stepped forward and pulled Lan Shuqin toward his side "Hanyue... at this point, you are just bullying her." Zhou Hanyue¡¯s heart fumed in anger "Bullying? A maid dares to defy my orders..." Placing his hand on Lan Shuqin¡¯s trembling shoulder, he spoke "She is your maid, not your slave. You don¡¯t have rights over her personal feelings or belongings." "The ring is a gift I gave her.. and she has all the rights to keep it. This has nothing to do with you, Hanyue." For a moment, Zhou Hanyue seemed taken aback, her lips parting as if to argue. But no words came. Instead, she turned her attention to Lan Shuqin, "Shuqin, if you value this ring so much, then perhaps you no longer value serving me." Lan Shuqin¡¯s eyes widened in horror, her hands shaking as she clutched the ring tighter. "No, Lady Hanyue!" "Please don¡¯t say that. I-I live to serve you. This ring... it doesn¡¯t change that. It¡¯s just... it¡¯s just..." "Just what?" Lan Shuqin swallowed hard, tears streaming down her cheeks. "It¡¯s just a reminder," she whispered. "A reminder that... that someone else sees me as more than just a maid. But my loyalty to you is unwavering, Lady Hanyue. Please believe me." Zhou Hanyue stared at her for a long moment before she turned back with a frustrated sigh "Keep your ring, but don¡¯t think this means you¡¯ve won, Zhao Tian. Or you, Shuqin." With that, she stormed off from there, going to her room. Looking at her retreating figure, Zhao Tian¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as his eyes caught a subtle movement... Zhou Hanyue raising her hand to her face, swiping quickly at her cheek. ¡¯As I thought, she was holding back her tears...¡¯ He exhaled slowly, his eyes softening with a mix of understanding and sorrow. ¡¯To keep everyone distant from her, she is purposefully acting like a cold woman... so no one would get close to her and die.¡¯ Zhou Hanyue wasn¡¯t the ruthless, cold-hearted woman she pretended to be. Beneath that cold exterior lay a heart burdened by grief, guilt, and an overwhelming fear of losing those she cared for. But now wasn¡¯t the time to dwell on her. He then turned his gaze to Lan Shuqin, who was already crying. With a sigh, he spoke "Forgive me, Shuqin..." At his words, Lan Shuqin flinched. She shook her head weakly, her lips quivering as she struggled to form a reply. But no words came, only a fresh wave of tears cascading down her face. Her sobs, which she had been desperately trying to suppress, broke free in soft, stuttering gasps. Seeing her in such a state, Zhao Tian¡¯s chest tightened. Without hesitation, he stepped closer, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "It¡¯s alright," Feeling his comforting words, Lan Shuqin¡¯s fragile resolve shattered. With a desperate cry, she clutched his robes, burying her face against his chest. She clung to him, her fingers curling tightly into the fabric of his clothes. ----------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 647: A small guess? Lan Shuqin stepped back, her cheeks flushed, and lowered her gaze to the floor. Her hands clutched at her robes nervously, and she rubbed her red, swollen eyes with her delicate fingers. Taking a deep breath, she lowered herself into a deep bow, her voice soft and tinged with guilt. "Forgive me, Master Tian... I showed such a pathetic side of myself, and I even dirtied your clothes." Zhao Tian glanced at his robes, the faint wet marks from her tears barely noticeable against the fabric. A faint smile tugged at his lips and he shook his head slightly "Leave that; how do you feel now?" Lan Shuqin straightened her posture slightly, her fingers twisting the edge of her sleeve. She hesitated for a moment before nodding softly, "I feel better now." With a soft sigh, Lan Shuqin spoke "Haa... this is the first time Lady Hanyue acted like that to me." "It¡¯s alright, we have to do something to get close to her... but it seems like none of them is working." Her lips curved into a small, bittersweet smile as she looked up "Let¡¯s think this as the first step getting close to her." With a nod, Zhao Tian looked around the room "For now, stay here... After today¡¯s little drama, I think she won¡¯t poke much into you..." "I will also try to talk to her." The corners of Lan Shuqin¡¯s lips lifted into a faint smile, "But... please be careful." Zhao Tian raised an brow "Careful?" Her cheeks reddened slightly, and she quickly lowered her gaze. "It¡¯s just... Lady Hanyue can be harsh," she said quietly. "I don¡¯t want her to hurt you." With a chuckle, he nodded "Yeah..." ... It was already night- *smooch* "Mnnnng~" "Tian¡¯er..." Kissing noises filled the room as Zhao Tian and Yao Jing cuddled on the bed, their tongues intertwined as they hugged each other tightly. She fervently sucked on his tongue as if she wanted to eat him more and Zhao Tian equally reciprocated, sucking and biting on her tongue. As they pulled back, they looked at each other, their chests raising up and down because of her rapid breaths. Zhao Tian slowly began to kiss her neck and his hand reached out to her clothes, slowly removing them. "Mmngh..." His lips traveled to his bare shoulder and he pulled her clothes even more revealing the soft curves of her cleavage. With a smile, he buried his face onto her cleavage, enjoying the soft cushion and her womanly scent. As he pulled her clothes even further, the round flesh buns with pink nipples on top of them appeared in front of his eyes. Zhao Tian looked at her blushing face and asked with a teasing smile "What happened? Not going to stop me anymore?" "Hmngh~" ... The soft glow of the lantern reflected off the steamy water, casting a golden hue across the bathroom. Sitting on the stool, Zhao Tian let out a soft sigh of relief. On either side of him, Xia Shenyi and Fei Lingxi were dutifully tending to him, their delicate hands moving with practiced ease as they brushed his body with warm, damp towels. Xia Shenyi noticed that he is thinking about something and asked "Tian, you¡¯ve been lost in thought for a while now. What¡¯s troubling you?" Zhao Tian let out a long sigh, his head leaning back as he closed his eyes. "It¡¯s about Zhou Hanyue," Fei Lingxi tilted her head, her curiosity piqued. "Oh? Did you find anything about that curse of hers?" she asked, wringing out the towel in her hand before brushing it gently over his shoulder. Zhao Tian opened his eyes and gazed at the ceiling, "Not exactly... but I¡¯ve started piecing together a guess." Xia Shenyi paused, her hand resting lightly against his arm. "A guess?" He nodded. "Hanyue¡¯s maid mentioned something that caught my attention. It wasn¡¯t just her previous husbands who died. Everyone close to her, anyone she cared for, has died." Fei Lingxi frowned slightly "That¡¯s... not just a curse. That¡¯s a tragedy." Zhao Tian chuckled bitterly. "Exactly. It feels less like a curse and more like a deliberate act." "Someone is targeting her loved ones, systematically removing them from her life." Xia Shenyi¡¯s hand tightened slightly around the towel she held. "Why would anyone do such a thing?" "That¡¯s the question, isn¡¯t it?" Zhao Tian murmured, his gaze distant. "If my guess is right, someone hates Zhou Hanyue enough to want her to live in constant despair." "Killing her loved ones and trying to break her spirit and torture her emotionally..." Fei Lingxi¡¯s eyes widened, her grip on the towel faltering for a moment. "If that¡¯s true, then... they¡¯ll come for you next," she said, her voice laced with worry. Zhao Tian met her gaze, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "It¡¯s a possibility." Read the latest on novelhall.Co?m "If Hanyue has truly caught the attention of someone so cruel, then anyone who gets close to her becomes a target." Xia Shenyi¡¯s brows furrowed, "Tian.. you..." "Husband?" Zhao Tian chuckled softly, reaching out to place a hand on each of their shoulders. "I appreciate your concern, but let¡¯s not jump to conclusions yet. This is still just a guess, and I don¡¯t want either of you to worry unnecessarily." Fei Lingxi pouted her lips "Too late for that. You¡¯re stuck with two very worried wives now." Xia Shenyi hugged him from the side, her breasts squeezing against his arm "Be careful Tian... don¡¯t forget that you have wives who are waiting for you inside the artifact." Turning to her, he placed a kiss on her head "Of course, dear..." ... Meanwhile outside in the hall, Fei Ziyu and Yao Lian are bustling in the hall "Quick, quick.. ahhhhhh...." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 648: A surprise? "Haah..." After donning some light clothes, Zhao Tian stepped out of the bathroom, droplets of water still clinging to his well-toned frame. Behind him, Xia Shenyi and Fei Lingxi stepped outside, their bodies wrapped in towels, their damp hair cascading down their shoulders. As Zhao Tian reached for the towel on the nearby chair, a sudden warmth enveloped him from behind. Xia Shenyi¡¯s arms slid around his waist, her soft voice brushing against his ear like a melody. "Tian..." "Hm?" He tilted his head, his gentle gaze meeting hers over his shoulder. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, Xia Shenyi leaned in, capturing his lips in a tender kiss. Zhao Tian blinked, caught off guard by the sudden kiss. Her lips lingered just long enough for his heart to stir before she pulled back, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush. "Close your eyes," she murmured, a playful glint in her eyes. "Close my eyes?" Zhao Tian asked in confusion. "Yeah, just close them," she insisted, her hands already rising to gently cover his eyes. A faint chuckle escaped him as he allowed her to obscure his vision. "Don¡¯t tell me... you¡¯re planning some sort of surprise?" Her lips brushed against his ear, "Mhm. So don¡¯t you dare peek... or no sex for a week,"@@@@ Discover hidden content at novelhall.Co?m "Eh?" Zhao Tian smiled wryly, helpless against her playful threats. She guided him carefully out of the room and down the stairs, her hands still shielding his eyes. Fei Yu, Yao Lian, Li Jia, and Shi Yixian, who were waiting for him, smiled as they looked at him. After reaching down, Xia Shenyi removed her hands and Zhao Tian curiously looked around to see what was the surprise. H-Huh? He was startled to see the decorations around the hall and glanced at the heart shaped cake on the table. ¡¯Cake... birthday?¡¯ "Happy Birthday!" Everyone exclaimed in unison and only then did Zhao Tian realize the surprise was for his birthday. He blinked his eyes in surprise and chuckled looking at everyone "Thank you, dears..." Fei Lingxi walked to him and hugged his arm "So, did you like the surprise Husband?" Turning to look at her, he smiled softly "Very much..." His gaze flickered to the cake ¡¯I am sure my 22nd birthday already passed like a month ago during the tribulation...¡¯ ¡¯Well, they are inside the artifact, so it must have been hard for them to pinpoint the date considering the time dilation within the artifact.¡¯ ¡¯But who remembered my birthday...¡¯ If it was his mother or sister, he would not have been surprised. Then who? Uhhh... Zhao Tian stood frozen, a bead of sweat trailing down his temple. Being put in a tough position, Zhao Tian hesitated, ¡¯This is a minefield. Should I just eat the first piece myself?¡¯ With a faint smile, he turned to look at the woman and walked toward her to give her the first piece of his birthday cake. "I know you must have worked hard for this, so here... Ziyu." H-Huh? Fei Ziyu was taken aback to hear this and her heartbeat quickened "M-Me? Master?" Before she could say anything more, Zhao Tian gently brought the slice of cake to her lips. "Yes, you. Open up." Her face flushed crimson as she opened her mouth, allowing him to feed her. The sweetness of the cake filled her senses, but it was the softness in his gaze that truly melted her heart. "Delicious," she murmured as she licked a small smudge of frosting from her lips. The other women were also not mad that Fei Ziyu got selected, as they all knew Fei Ziyu had worked tirelessly on the decorations and the cake, and her effort had earned her this moment. Now that the first piece has already been cut "My turn!" Yao Lian exclaimed and jumped near the cake, quickly taking the knife and slicing a part for herself. Before anyone could stop her, she popped it into her mouth, her eyes lighting up. "So sweet! What is this? It¡¯s amazing!" "I need more." As she reached for another slice, Xia Shenyi intercepted her hand with a sharp glare. "Oi, you feral fox! Wait your turn... everyone wants some!" "Nooo!" Yao Lian whined, her tail swishing behind her. "Cakeeeee." Fei Lingxi chuckled at the commotion, shaking her head. She sliced a small piece and walked gracefully to Zhao Tian "Here, husband," she said softly, her voice like honey. Zhao Tian opened his lips and accepted the cake. Li Jia blinked her eyes ¡¯I was so focused on getting the cake from him that I forgot I can also give him the cake first.. ahhhh Sister Lingxi beat me to it.¡¯ Not one to be outdone, Xia Shenyi quickly grabbed a slice and marched up to Zhao Tian. "Here, Tian," she said as she held the cake to his lips. Before he could finish chewing Lingxi¡¯s offering, Li Jia pushed her way forward, a slice in hand Li Jia also hurried to action "Me too..." "Calm down, everyone..." "My Liege, me too." "CAKEEE!!!" "Hahaha.." ------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 649: Flowers again? Under the brilliant blue array, Zhao Tian sat cross-legged in the serene courtyard, his eyes closed as he focused on cultivating the astral energy coursing through his body. The light from the array pulsed faintly, casting a soft glow around him. Inside the hall, a cozy warmth filled the air as the women sat together, their chatter light and filled with laughter. Fei Ziyu glanced at Li Jia and gently bowed her head. "Thank you, Sister Jia. Without you bringing the decorations and the ingredients for the cake from the outside, none of this would have been possible." Li Jia, reclining casually on the couch, waved her hand dismissively, her lips curving into an easy smile. "Oh, come on, Ziyu. You don¡¯t have to bow your head for something so small... we are sisters after all." Yao Lian who was in her fox form, curled in Li Jia¡¯s lap, purring, "Bring more, Li Jia... the cake was yummy." With a chuckle, Li Jia patted the cute fox "Alright... I will." Enjoy more content from novelhall.Co?m A few hours later, Zhao Tian stood up from the array and stepped outside. Raising his hands, he combed his long hair to a man bun. With a sigh, he stretched his body after hours of sitting "Ughh... in three more days, I can reach the 2nd level of Heavenly Tribulation stage." His gaze squinted in thought ¡¯I still have some stuff to do, I need to melt Hanyue¡¯s heart, need to investigate the deaths around her.¡¯ ¡¯And the tournament for that Astral Mine is also coming; I also need to visit my new teacher...¡¯ ¡¯Velnorah should miss me too.... Uffff, she refused when I invited her to the marriage.¡¯ ... It was already evening- Zhao Tian walked through the royal hallways with a bouquet of yellow flowers in his hands. The flowers swayed gently as he moved, their vibrant petals glowing in the evening light He soon arrived at a particular door, and raising his free hand, he pushed the door open without knocking. "Hanyue..." The room was bathed in warm lamplight, the rich fragrance of freshly brewed tea mingling with the faint scent of sandalwood. Zhou Hanyue sat gracefully by a low table, her back straight and her demeanor poised, sipping tea from a delicate cup. Behind her, Lan Shuqin stood silently, her hands clasped neatly in front of her, the very image of a dutiful maid. Zhou Hanyue didn¡¯t react upon his arrival and continued sipping her tea. However, Lan Shuqin¡¯s eyes softened and she bowed her head in respect. As he walked in, Zhou Hanyue¡¯s gaze flickered to the bouquet in his hands "I am sure I already told you to stop bringing me flowers... you can¡¯t-" Zhao Tian cut her off with a smile on his lips "Who told you that I bought flowers for you.." "Huh?" Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, her composure slipping just enough to reveal a glimmer of surprise. Before she could respond, Zhao Tian turned to Lan Shuqin, holding the bouquet out toward her. "I bought these flowers for my maid. Here, Shuqin." E-Eh? Lan Shuqin was quickly flustered as a blush crept upon her cheeks and she could already feel Zhou Hanyue glaring at her. Her body tensed in panic ¡¯I don¡¯t even need to look... i am sure she is glaring at me.¡¯ Seeing his soft gaze, Lan Shuqin tentatively reached out to receive the bouquet "Thank you, Master Tian... i really appreciate it." As her fingers brushed the flowers, a pleasant warmth bloomed in her chest, a warmth that made her blush deepen. Zhou Hanyue¡¯s grip on her teacup tensed slightly seeing this as she felt a light squeeze in her chest. With a *clank* she placed the cup on the table and abruptly stood up, walking to her inner chambers. "U-Uh.. Lady Hanyue." "As expected of you," she murmured, her tone laced with teasing. "You managed to get closer to the maid so easily, huh?" Zhao Tian let out a soft chuckle, his breath warm against her skin. "What can I say? I¡¯m good with people." Li Jia raised an eyebrow, though she didn¡¯t stop stroking his hair. "Well, she¡¯s just a maid. With your charms, it must have been a walk in the park for you." Zhao Tian pulled back slightly, just enough to glance at her, "She¡¯s more than just a maid, you know. She¡¯s a good woman. Beautiful, too." He paused, a faint smile curling his lips. "Her antics are... quite cute." The words hung in the air for a moment, and Li Jia¡¯s hand froze mid-motion. Slowly, her narrowed eyes slid down to meet his gaze. "Wait a minute." Her voice was calm but carried an unmistakable edge of suspicion. "Tian, don¡¯t tell me..." Her eyes narrowed further "You¡¯ve fallen for the maid, haven¡¯t you?" Zhao Tian closed his eyes and said nothing, burying his face in her neck once more as if hoping to escape the weight of her piercing gaze. "Oi, oi." Li Jia¡¯s hand moved swiftly, pinching his cheeks and pulling his face away from her neck. Her strength was gentle but firm enough to make him wince slightly. "Bastard, tell me... do you love her?" Zhao Tian let out a soft sigh as he relented. "As I said... she¡¯s beautiful. And, well..." He hesitated, searching for the right words. "I maybe... like her." Li Jia¡¯s lips twitched, her expression shifting between frustration and amusement. "You really can¡¯t keep your dick in your pants, huh? Always looking for new women. Every time I blink, there¡¯s a new one in your sights." Zhao Tian laughed softly, the sound vibrating against her skin as he wrapped his arms more tightly around her. "What? You¡¯d get a new sister out of it. Isn¡¯t that a good thing?" Li Jia rolled her eyes dramatically, though a small smile tugged at her lips as she resumed patting his head, "Yeah, yeah... you idiot." Silence settled between them for a moment, broken only by the faint rustling of the sheets and the distant chirping of crickets outside. Li Jia tilted her head slightly, her gaze softening as she stared at the ceiling. "You know, sometimes I wonder if there¡¯s any end to your appetite for chaos." "Chaos?" Zhao Tian muttered, feigning innocence like a child. "Yes, chaos." She glanced down at him, her tone matter-of-fact. "Every time I think you¡¯ve finally settled, you find a way to complicate things. Like now... adding another woman into the mix." Zhao Tian just smiled and looked up at her "Jia..." Li Jia opened her mouth to reply, but her words caught in her throat as Zhao Tian leaned closer. His lips brushed hers gently at first and then, before she could react, he deepened the kiss, his hand sliding to the back of her neck to pull her closer. Li Jia gasped softly against his lips as his tongue sought hers, the kiss growing bolder and more passionate. Her initial surprise melted away, and she responded in kind, her arms slipping around his neck as she pressed herself against him. Zhao Tian¡¯s other hand slid down her back, his fingers tracing the curve of her spine through the thin fabric of her robe. "Mmn.." Li Jia shivered under his touch, a soft moan escaping her as the intensity of the kiss left her breathless. "Haah.." When they finally broke apart, both were breathing heavily, their foreheads resting against each other as they caught their breath. Li Jia¡¯s cheeks were flushed, her lips slightly swollen from the kiss. "You¡¯re so infuriating," she whispered, though her voice was softer now, almost trembling. "Yeah.. bear with me," Zhao Tian replied, his grin widening as he leaned down to kiss her jawline, trailing soft kisses down to her neck. Li Jia let out a soft laugh, her hands threading through his hair as she tilted her head to give him better access. "I always will." -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 650: Two twisted women [1] "Hmmm..." Under the pale moonlight, a woman perched gracefully atop the sloping roof of a grand building, with her legs crossed in a casual manner. A faint smirk tugged at her lips as she raised a delicate crystal wine cup, letting the cold breeze brush against her skin. Elvoria Di Gardia¡¯s crimson eyes crescented "Heh, who expected Velnorah¡¯s cherished Vryienne to be the Heaven sent child... Zhao Tian." She tapped a finger against the edge of her cup, lips curling into a sly grin. "I can still smell it... the blood that clings to him. The very same blood I tasted from Velnorah on that day." Her grin widened, revealing a hint of her sharp teeth "Your man... will be mine." The thought of Velnorah¡¯s anguish, her heartbreak, her utter despair... It was a music that Elvoria longed to orchestrate once more. Unable to contain the heat building within her, Elvoria flung aside the heavy cloak that draped her shoulders, letting it fall to the roof tiles. Her flawless naked figure glistened in the moonlight, exposed to the cold breeze that caressed her skin. "Hmngh" A gasp escaped her lips as the wind grazed her, teasing her senses with its icy touch. Her fingers slid downward, gliding over her collarbone and tracing the curve of her breasts. She paused, her hand hovering just above her peak as if teasing herself. Slowly, she let her palm press against the soft flesh, savoring the sensation. "Umngh~" A low, trembling sigh escaped her lips, twisting the nipple in her fingers. She squeezed gently, her fingers curling around the supple curves of her breasts, the coldness of her touch contrasting with the heat that surged within her. Her thumb brushed over her peak, the hardened bud straining against her teasing touch. "Mmngh~" The sensation sent a jolt of pleasure coursing through her, her lips parting in a soft moan that the wind eagerly carried away. "Hah..." Her voice was breathy, trembling with a mixture of pleasure and frustration. Her crimson eyes flickered open briefly, glinting with amusement. "Do you feel this, Velnorah? The man you hold so dearly will soon tremble beneath my touch... just as you did." The thought made her grin widen, a cruel satisfaction blooming in her chest as her fingers pinched and rolled her sensitive peak. Her back arched slightly against the tiles, her body craving more... She let her free hand wander, trailing down the curve of her waist, her skin igniting under her own touch. Her fingers moved faster, teasing, tormenting herself as she envisioned the moment she would see the look of betrayal on Velnorah¡¯s face, the despair that would crush her when Elvoria took everything she held dear. "Oh my... you are pleasuring yourself on top of a roof now? How sexually frustrated are you?"@@@@ Hearing a melodic voice, Elvoria Di Gardia turned her head to look at the woman who was standing on the rooftop behind her. The woman standing behind her was bathed in moonlight, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders and her emerald-green eyes glinting with mischief as a smirk played on her lips. The fabric slid away, pooling at Selena¡¯s feet and revealing her slender body. The moonlight highlighted the sharp lines of Selena¡¯s collarbones and the soft curves of her body. Selena tilted her head as she whispered, "Enjoying the view?" Elvoria chuckled softly, her voice laced with heat. "Always." She reached out, her fingers grazing Selena¡¯s cheek before trailing down to rest on her shoulder. With a gentle tug, she brought Selena closer, their bodies brushing together as the night breeze wrapped around them. "You always did look stunning under the stars," Elvoria whispered, her voice filled with genuine admiration. Selena raised an eyebrow, her gaze softening for just a moment before her signature smirk returned. "Oh come on, you are a beauty yourself, little sister," she said, leaning in to press another kiss to Elvoria¡¯s lips. As they pulled back the kiss, Elvoria looked into her eyes "I love you... Big Sister." With a hearty chuckle, Selena traced her hand down, reaching Elvoria¡¯s crotch as her fingers caressed the red tattoo above her crotch. "Of course, I love you too.. you are my Vryienne." (A/n: They are not in harem.. i wont add yuri in harem.) ... Velnorah, who was sitting on the bench in her courtyard, felt an uneasy squeeze on her chest as she thought of Elvoria ¡¯Those twisted, incestuous sisters...¡¯ ¡¯I didn¡¯t even go for his marriage because I thought if Elvoria followed me there.. she would find out that Tian is my Vryienne through his blood.¡¯ ¡¯I can only hope she never gets close to Tian, or else she would immediately recognize his blood...¡¯ A soft sigh escaped her lips ¡¯Since Sect Master was not in the Sect for two days.. it was the perfect opportunity for them to attack the Sect.¡¯ ¡¯But I didn¡¯t get the order to carry out the attack.. Are the machines not ready yet?¡¯ Enjoy new chapters from novelhall.Co?m *flick* As she was thinking, she felt a presence approaching her and she raised her head looking at the skies. In the next instant, someone appeared in front of her making her gasp in surprise. "Missed me, Velnorah?" "Huh? Tian?" ----------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Btw these two women are not in harem! Chapter 651: Two twisted women [2] "Huh?" Velnorah hurriedly stood up, looking at the man in front of her, "Tian... what are you doing here?" With a chuckle, Zhao Tian stepped forward and hugged her "I thought you would miss me, so I came here to see you." Read latest chapters on novelhall.Co?m Velnorah was dumbfounded and hurriedly hugged him back, burying her face into his neck "Tian..." Zhao Tian smiled as he placed a kiss on her head. Fei Lingxi¡¯s ring was still connected to his dorm room the last time she came out, so when she used her ring along with him, he was easily teleported to his room in the dorm. A soft sigh escaped Velnorah¡¯s lips, feeling the warmth from his body "I indeed missed you... more than you realize." Zhao Tian hugged her closer "Maybe it¡¯s the blood bond you created.. I felt like you were missing me, so I came here as fast as I could." A smile appeared on Velnorah¡¯s lips upon hearing this "Thank you Tian, I love you so much..." ... "Haa... Haa..." As their lips parted, Elvoria¡¯s breaths came in soft gasps, her cheeks flushed a delicate shade of pink under the moon¡¯s glow. She leaned back slightly, letting Selena¡¯s fingertips brush against her collarbone, tracing the curve with a deliberate tenderness. "You always know how to leave me breathless," Elvoria murmured, her voice laced with vulnerability that she rarely allowed to surface. Selena leaned in, their foreheads touching as her hands found their way to Elvoria¡¯s waist, pulling her closer until their bodies were pressed together once more. "Elvoria..." Selena whispered, her lips grazing against Elvoria¡¯s, teasing her with the promise of another kiss. Elvoria¡¯s hands roamed, her fingertips trailing along Selena¡¯s spine, feeling the slight arch of her back as she responded to the kiss. Selena broke the kiss first, her lips brushing against Elvoria¡¯s jawline "By the way... what are you doing here? In the capital, I thought you would be near the Jade Eclipse sect." Upon hearing this, Elvoria grinned "I heard that Velnorah got herself a Vryienne... so I wanted to make him mine and want to see the despair in Velnorah¡¯s eyes." Selena smirked as she licked her lips "Hoh, I see... seems like that little daughter of yours has stepped into adulthood."@@@@ Elvoria¡¯s face churned in disgust "Don¡¯t even call her my daughter... I only love you, if only you could impregnate, I would gladly accept our daughter and raise it." "That Velnorah is such a disgrace to me." He leaned forward, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face with a gentle hand. His touch was light, careful not to wake her, but Velnorah stirred slightly, her lashes fluttering as she opened her eyes. "Zhao Tian..." her voice was soft, still laced with sleep. She blinked up at him, and her lips curved into a faint smile. "I didn¡¯t mean to wake you," Zhao Tian said, his voice low and soothing. "Rest a little longer." Velnorah reached out, her hand finding his. Her fingers were slender, warm against his palm. "You¡¯re leaving?" she asked quietly, her eyes holding a mix of understanding and a touch of sadness. Zhao Tian nodded, leaning closer so their foreheads touched. "I still have some matters to take care of," Velnorah¡¯s gaze softened further as she looked up at him "Please come whenever you have time like this. Being with you feels.. very peaceful." Zhao Tian¡¯s lips quirked upward as he cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing against her smooth skin. "I surely will." He leaned in, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to her lips. Velnorah responded, her hand sliding up to rest against his chest. When he pulled back, their eyes met, and for a moment, neither spoke. "Stay safe," Velnorah finally said, her voice a little firmer now, though her tone remained gentle. "I will. And I¡¯ll be back before you know it." She nodded, "Mhm..." Zhao Tian stood, his hand lingering on hers for a moment longer before he finally let go. As he walked to the door, he glanced back, looking at her one last time. Velnorah had sat up now, the sheets pooling around her waist as she watched him with a small, soft smile. "Take care, Tian." ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 652: Cute little fox! Zhao Tian quickly returned to his dorm and entered the artifact. However, sensing that his women are all bathing in the lake, he appeared there. As Zhao Tian stepped into the serene grove surrounding the lake, he paused for a moment to look at the scene.@@@@ His gaze softened as he spotted Xia Shenyi gracefully swimming to the center, her long hair gliding like silk in the water. Fei Lingxi and Fei Ziyu were near the edge, engrossed in a splash battle that had water shimmering like tiny crystals in the air. Li Jia floated lazily, while Shi Yixian sat on a rock at the lake¡¯s edge as she dipped her toes into the water. And then there was Yao Lian, her fox ears twitching as she swirled playfully in her humanoid form. Unable to resist the peaceful moment, he began to undo his robes. Yao Lian was the first to notice him... before she turned her gaze toward him, her fox ears perking up in surprise. She blinked, her eyes widening as she registered what he was doing. "W-What? Master?!" Yao Lian stammered, her cheeks tinting a deep red as she instinctively transformed into her fox form with a soft puff of energy. "What are you doing? Can¡¯t you see we¡¯re bathing here?" Zhao Tian chuckled lightly, "I see that." "Then don¡¯t strip!" Yao Lian squeaked, trying to avert her eyes while her bushy tail swished furiously behind her. "There are women here! Have some shame!" Her words trailed off as she peeked back and saw him continue undressing without hesitation. Her jaw dropped, and her thoughts scrambled. She quickly buried her face in her paws, her muffled voice escaping in a panic. "M-Master, stop! This isn¡¯t proper!" Fei Lingxi, hearing the commotion, turned to see what was happening, "Lian¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong? You¡¯ve seen him shirtless before." "That¡¯s not the point!" Yao Lian yelped, peeking out just enough to catch a glimpse... and immediately regretting it. Her gaze darted away, but her flustered muttering continued. "Why does he have to... why here... and why is it so... no, wait, I shouldn¡¯t be looking!" Xia Shenyi rolled her eyes "Don¡¯t act innocent, you pipsqueak. I have noticed you peeking at Zhao Tian while he was having sex with his women." Hearing this, the fox¡¯s ears turned red "That.. I was just curious about the mating procesaahhh..." The fox blinked looking at his dick ¡¯O-Oh.. it was so big when he was in heat and was roughly mating with woman.¡¯ Experience tales with novelhall.Co?m Before she could protest, his fingers brushed against the soft fur, and he gently grasped it. "Wh-What are you doing?!" Yao Lian yelped, jerking forward slightly in surprise. Her tail swayed furiously in his grasp as she turned her head over her shoulder to glare at him, her fox ears twitching furiously. "Let go of my tail! That¡¯s.. t-that¡¯s sensitive!" Zhao Tian chuckled softly, "Relax. I¡¯m just curious about how it works," His fingers traced the soft fur, marveling at its texture. "It¡¯s... surprisingly warm. Almost like it¡¯s alive in its own way." "It is alive!" Yao Lian snapped, her face growing redder with every passing second. "The tailbone is connected to my spine, so it feels like it¡¯s a part of me... a very personal part of me! You can¡¯t just grab it without asking!" Zhao Tian hummed thoughtfully, his fingers brushing near the base of her tail. "I see. So, it¡¯s directly tied to your nervous system? Fascinating." "F-Fascinating?!" Yao Lian sputtered... "What¡¯s so fascinating about my tail? It¡¯s just... a tail." Zhao Tian ignored her protests, his attention focused entirely on the way her tail reacted to his touch. "It¡¯s more than just a tail," "It¡¯s an extension of your body, and it¡¯s clearly tied to your emotions. The way it bristles when you¡¯re angry or sways when you¡¯re nervous..." Yao Lian groaned, burying her face in her hands. "Master, please! Can we stop talking about my tail? This is so embarrassing..." Zhao Tian finally released her tail, stepping back with a satisfied nod. "Alright, I¡¯m done. You can relax now." She turned around, her face still flushed as she glared at him. "You¡¯re unbelievable, you know that?" she muttered, crossing her arms over her chest. "Next time, ask before you grab someone¡¯s tail!" Zhao Tian chuckled, his expression softening as he met her gaze. "I¡¯ll keep that in mind. Thank you for indulging my curiosity, Lian." Yao Lian huffed, her ears twitching as she turned to leave. "You¡¯re lucky I¡¯m loyal to you, Master. Anyone else would¡¯ve gotten a tail slap for that." As she walked away, Zhao Tian watched her with a small smile. "She¡¯s quite the character," he murmured to himself before heading back toward the lake. Glancing back at the women in the lake, he smiled and joined them. ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 653: Brynnhilder? A few more days passed- In the past few days, Zhao Tian mostly spent time in the Imperial palace with Lan Shuqin and Zhou Hanyue or coming back to the Sect to spend some time with Velnorah or Yao Jing. "Hmm... I have already noticed that the vampires and even the evil sect Coven of Black Hearts are on the move." Sitting on the couch in the chamber of the Sect¡¯s main hall, Ji Shuang spoke as she glanced at Zhao Tian and Yao Jing, who were sitting opposite her. "I¡¯ve already noticed their presence around our star. If they haven¡¯t struck yet, it¡¯s only because they¡¯re waiting for the right opportunity." "And even if we find these evil sect members within our sect, it would be hard to completely exterminate them." Ji Shuang had a thoughtful look on her face as she spoke "So with the vampires on cahoots with the Evil sect... I think they are aiming for our Sect after all." Hearing this, Yao Jing was quite confused "But why are they targeting the Sect? If they want to take over our star, they would aim for the Jade Emperor and destroy the capital first."@@@@ With a shake of her head, Ji Shuang spoke with a bitter smile "Our sect indeed has some history with the Vampires." Yao Jing blinked her eyes in confusion "Eh?" Nodding her head, Ji Shuang spoke, "Decades ago... my father, the previous Sect master of this sect went on a rampage and hunted the vampires relentlessly." H-Huh? Yao Jing was taken aback "Why..." Ji Shuang¡¯s expression darkened. "Because my mother was killed by a vampire. A high-ranking one. She was drained of life in front of my father¡¯s eyes." "After her death," Ji Shuang continued, "...my father didn¡¯t stop at mere vengeance. He went further, killing not just the one responsible but countless others, including the Patriarch of the Vampire High Star at that time." "And during that rampage, he took something... a weapon of immeasurable value to the vampires. A weapon they would give anything to retrieve: Brynnhilder." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze narrowed "Brynnhilder?" Ji Shuang glanced at him, "Brynnhilder is no ordinary weapon. It was forged from the core of a dying star by the ancestors of the vampires... a relic of their greatest age. It grants its wielder power over pure astral energy, an energy that borders on divine." Yao Jing raised an eyebrow "Why would your father take it, Sister Shuang?" Ji Shuang¡¯s expression grew cold. "To deny them their strength. After the death of my mother, he vowed to sever the vampires¡¯ power at its roots." "Taking Brynnhilder was the final step. But its loss left a wound that has festered for decades. And it seems like they¡¯ve returned, seeking to reclaim what they lost." Zhao Tian had a contemplative gaze hearing all of this. With a sigh, Ji Shuang spoke "What makes it worse is that Brynnhilder isn¡¯t just a weapon. You can say... it¡¯s the life core of the vampires." She twisted her body to avoid his strike, catching his wrist in one hand and pulling him off balance. With a flick of her foot, she aimed for his shin, but Zhao reacted quickly, leaping backward and freeing himself from her grip. "Not bad," she remarked, resetting her stance. "But your footwork is sloppy. Keep moving or you¡¯ll become a stationary target." As he attempted a roundhouse kick, she ducked low, spinning beneath it and delivering a sharp elbow strike to his side. The impact made him stumble, but he quickly regained his footing. She suddenly switched from defense to offense, her movements blurring as she attacked. A rapid series of punches drove Zhao Tian back, forcing him to block desperately. She followed up with a spinning kick aimed at his temple. He ducked just in time, the wind from her strike brushing against his ear. "Too slow..." she admonished, her voice sharp as she closed the distance. Her fist shot out toward his stomach, but Zhao twisted his torso, letting the punch graze past him. He grabbed her wrist, attempting to lock her arm, but she countered by dropping her weight and twisting free. In one fluid motion, she swept his legs out from under him. *thud* Zhao hit the ground hard, but before she could capitalize, he rolled to the side and sprang to his feet. With a nod of approval, Yan Zijin spoke in her usual indifferent tone "Even though in the past few days, I could only give less amount of training... you are catching up very quick." "And is it after two days that you are going to the great Tianhe forest?" Zhao Tian nodded his head "Yeah..." Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze squinted upon hearing this "Mhm, once you return, I will check your physique¡¯s refinement." "Now, go to the cave." Zhao Tian smiled dryly and nodded his head "Yes, Master." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 654: Training! As Zhao Tian followed Yan Zijin, the wind brushed through the trees around them and soon both of them reached the cave. The entrance to the gravity cave loomed ahead, carved into the side of a jagged cliff. It radiated an oppressive energy and Yan Zijin paused at the entrance as she turned her gaze to Zhao Tian. "Remember," she said, her voice as cold as ever, "the gravity inside the cave increases in layers. I¡¯ll only guide you up for some layers. Beyond that, it¡¯s up to you." Zhao Tian nodded, "Yes, Master." Her lips curved into the faintest hint of a smile. "You¡¯ll need more than your best." She stepped inside without another word, and Zhao Tian followed. The air inside the cave was dense, pressing against his chest with every step. The further they walked, the heavier it became, as if invisible chains were over his shoulders. By the time they reached the first layer, Zhao Tian¡¯s breathing had already grown heavier. Yan Zijin stopped, turning to face him. "Drop into a stance." He complied instantly, lowering himself into a combat stance. The pressure was intense, making even standing hard for him. Yan Zijin watched him for a moment before she snapped her fingers. A burst of energy shot from her hand, slamming into his abdomen. *thoom* Zhao Tian staggered but didn¡¯t fall, gritting his teeth as he steadied himself. "Good. Your core strength has improved," she said, as she reached out and touched his abdomen. "But your reactions are still too slow." Without warning, she lashed out with a kick aimed at his side. Zhao Tian twisted, narrowly dodging the blow, but the movement was sluggish under the weight of the cave¡¯s gravity. Yan Zijin didn¡¯t let up and followed the kick with a flurry of punches. Each attack forced him to move faster and dodge, despite the crushing force bearing down on him. "Focus!" she uttered as her fist grazed his jaw. "If you can¡¯t adapt to this pressure, you won¡¯t survive in intense fights." Zhao Tian grunted, dodging another strike and counter-attacking with a punch of his own. Enjoy exclusive chapters from novelhall.Co?m Yan Zijin easily deflected it as her hand disappeared like a blur "Better, but not good enough." She stepped back, her eyes narrowing. "The second layer will be good for you. Follow me." Without hesitation, Zhao Tian followed her deeper into the cave and he felt the air and the pressure getting thicker in the cave. When they reached the second layer, Zhao Tian¡¯s body crouched a little because of the intense weight, his breaths coming in shallow gasps. "Haa.. Haa..." Yan Zijin stood before him, unbothered by the weight of the cave and crossed her arms, waiting. "Stand." He forced himself to his feet, his legs trembling under the strain. Yan Zijin stepped closer, "This is where you¡¯ll train. Your body needs to adapt to this weight, or you¡¯ll crumble under real pressure. Understand?" Zhao Tian nodded, "Yes, Master." "Haa..." Zhao Tian inhaled sharply as the initial pressure sent a sharp jolt through his body, but the ache quickly ebbed, replaced by a spreading warmth that seemed to seep into his very bones. Yan Zijin¡¯s hands moved in smooth, circular motions, her thumbs kneading into the tension with a controlled force. "Your shoulders carry too much strain," she murmured. "You¡¯re forcing strength from the wrong places. Let the energy flow naturally... don¡¯t resist it." Zhao Tian managed a weak nod, his breath hitching as her hands moved to the base of his neck. Her thumbs pressed into the sides, working out the stiffness that had built up over hours of grueling training. Each movement felt purposeful, her expertise evident as she worked on muscles he hadn¡¯t even realized were sore. "Tell me if you feel something feels wrong.. because I have never worked with male bodies before, so there might be slight variations..." Zhao Tian managed a weak nod as she continued her work. She shifted slightly, leaning closer as she worked her way down his upper arms. Her palms ran along the length of his biceps, applying firm, even pressure that eased the rigidity. When her fingers reached his forearms, she took his hand in hers, gently stretching his arm out to better access the strained muscles. She shifted slightly, leaning closer as she worked her way down his upper arms. Her palms ran along the length of his biceps, applying firm, even pressure that eased the rigidity. When her fingers reached his forearms, she took his hand in hers, gently stretching his arm out to better access the strained muscles. Her hands moved to his palms, her thumbs pressing into the center before sliding outward in slow, deliberate strokes. She repeated the process on each finger, coaxing the stiffness from his joints with meticulous care. By the time she finished with his arms, they felt lighter, as if the weight of his fatigue had been lifted. "Lie back," Zhao Tian complied, his head resting on the pillow as she shifted her attention to his chest. Her hands moved with practiced confidence, her fingers gliding over the taut muscles. She worked along the lines of his pectorals, her thumbs pressing into the center before sweeping outward in broad, soothing strokes. "This area takes more strain than you realize," "Every movement you make starts here. Keep it strong, but don¡¯t let it become rigid." As she spoke, she moved to his sides, her fingers tracing the contours of his ribs. She applied gentle pressure, her touch firm enough to ease the tension but careful not to aggravate the soreness. Yan Zijin leaned back slightly, dipping her fingers into the ointment again before moving to his abdomen. Her hands pressed into the hardened muscles, her thumbs working in small, circular motions. The herbal balm¡¯s soothing warmth seemed to amplify her efforts, spreading a calming heat through his core. By the time she finished, Zhao Tian felt as though his entire body had been rejuvenated. Yan Zijin wiped her hands clean with a cloth. "Rest, your body needs time to recover. Tomorrow, we¡¯ll push harder." As she stood, her gaze lingered on him for a moment, a rare flicker of warmth in her usually indifferent expression. "You¡¯ve done well, Zhao Tian. Don¡¯t let that go to waste." Zhao Tian stared at the ceiling as he closed his eyes ¡¯This training is hard... and I need to go to the forest 2 days later.¡¯ ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 655: Its cold! The night was silent except for the rustling breeze of snow from the snow forest outside as the extreme cold seeped into the tent. Yao Jing sat quietly on the edge of the mattress, her arms wrapped around herself, the chill still clinging to her despite the fire¡¯s warmth. She glanced at Zhao Tian, who stood by the brazier "Its colder than the last time we came here, don¡¯t you think?" Zhao Tian turned to her and smiled "Yeah..." With a tilt of her head, she asked "You are going to stand there and stare all night? Or shall we sleep?" Chuckling, he moved close to her "Seems like it¡¯s too cold for you..." She narrowed her eyes at him but didn¡¯t move as he crouched in front of her, his gaze dropping briefly to the delicate ties of her robe. His fingers brushed against hers as he reached for the knot. Hm? Yao Jing raised an eyebrow "You are going to remove my clothes?" With a nod, he replied "Yeah... I know a way of warming you up." "I can do it myself," she muttered, her cheeks warming despite the cold. Zhao Tian just smiled "I¡¯m sure you can, but where¡¯s the fun in that?" Her breath caught slightly as the cool air brushed her shoulders when the fabric slipped away. Yao Jing rolled her eyes but didn¡¯t push him away as he removed her outer robe, leaving her in a thin undergarment. As she was sitting on the mattress, he couldn¡¯t pull the robe further below her waist "Jing¡¯er, raise your ass a little." Hm? Seeing the situation, Yao Jing smirked and raised both of her legs, placing them on both sides of his shoulders. Zhao Tian froze for a moment, but his surprise quickly gave way to a low chuckle. "Well, that¡¯s one way to help." Using his shoulders as support, Yao Jing raised her hips, allowing the robe to slide smoothly down her waist. The fabric pooled around her thighs, leaving her legs bare to the warm glow of the brazier. Then, with a playful glint in her eye, she moved her right foot, gently pressing it against his face. "You like this, don¡¯t you?" Zhao Tian tilted his head slightly, his eyes meeting hers with amusement. "Now you¡¯re just showing off," he replied, his hands resting on her calf to steady her. Yao Jing leaned back further, her smirk deepening. "Admit it," she said, her toes brushing against his lips. "You like it, don¡¯t you?" Zhao Tian let out a soft laugh, and he didn¡¯t answer immediately. Instead, he leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her toes, his lips brushing lightly against her skin. "I like every part of your body, Jing¡¯er," His hands slid gently down her leg, his fingers tracing the contours of her ankle before resting on her knee. H-Huh? Her breath hitched as he came closer, the heat of his presence making it impossible to focus. "I-I didn¡¯t say that," she stammered, her words fumbling as she tried to look anywhere but at him. Zhao Tian chuckled again, his fingers lightly brushing against hers as he tilted his head, "You¡¯re adorable when you¡¯re flustered, you know that?" "I¡¯m not flustered!" she snapped, though her cheeks only deepened in color as she spoke. "Right," he said, clearly unconvinced. He leaned in even closer his nose brushing against hers as his voice dropped to a whisper. "Then why are you trembling, Jing¡¯er?" Her breath caught, her pulse pounding in her ears as she felt the warmth of his breath on her skin. "Tian, you¡ª" Before she could finish, he kissed her, and the tension between them melted away as she found herself leaning into him without thinking. When he finally pulled back, his gaze met hers, a mixture of affection and playfulness in his expression. "See?" he murmured, his thumb gently brushing against her cheek. "You¡¯re trembling." Yao Jing huffed, though her heart wasn¡¯t in it. She reached up and lightly smacked Zhao Tian¡¯s shoulder, though her lips betrayed her with a soft smile. "Brat," she murmured, her voice tinged with fondness, "remove your clothes and come hug me. It¡¯s cold." Zhao Tian chuckled and quickly removed his clothes as he joined her in the matrsses, pulling the blankets to cover them up. His arms wrapped around her, drawing her closer until their bodies were pressed together. Yao Jing sighed softly, her breath warm against his neck as she embraced him. Her arms slid around him, holding him tightly as if she could trap the warmth between them and banish the chill completely. Zhao Tian¡¯s hands moved with deliberate care, his fingers brushing against her skin as they found the edges of her undergarment. He paused briefly, as if waiting for her to stop him, but when she said nothing, he continued. With a gentle pull, he removed the thin fabric, letting it slip away to leave her naked beneath the blankets. The warmth of their bodies melded together as they lay in silence. Zhao Tian lowered his head, his breath grazing her skin as he pressed his face against her breasts. "I love you, Master," Yao Jing¡¯s fingers found their way to his hair, her touch light as she began to run them through the dark strands. Her other hand rested against his back, tracing soothing patterns over his skin. She didn¡¯t respond immediately, letting the silence stretch between them as she absorbed the warmth of his confession. Yao Jing shifted slightly, her legs tangling with his beneath the blankets as she rested her chin lightly atop his head "I love you too, dear..." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 656: Second stage of refinement! Three days passed- "Hmmm... Golden Heart Ginseng, Scarlet Vitality Root, Serpent Vine, Spider Lily..." Inside the small, warmly lit tent, Yao Jing sat comfortably on Zhao Tian¡¯s lap, her petite body leaning against his broad chest. Before them there is a small table lined with carefully arranged medicinal herbs. Yao Jing furrowed her brows slightly, her delicate fingers brushing over the paper in her hand. She checked and rechecked the list of medicinal ingredients, her lips moving softly as she whispered the names of the herbs, her voice like a gentle melody to Zhao Tian¡¯s ears. After finishing her count, she nodded in satisfaction and smiled faintly, her dimples deepening. "Everything seems to be here. Now..." She glanced at the paper again, tapping it thoughtfully. "Let¡¯s check the order they should go into the pot." Zhao Tian, who was hugging her from behind, sat silently, letting the warmth of her body seep into his skin. "You know," he murmured softly, his breath warm against her ear, "watching you work so seriously makes me want to keep you on my lap forever." Yao Jing¡¯s hand, which had been pointing at an ingredient on the table, faltered for a moment. A faint blush crept up her cheeks, but she ignored him, pretending to stay focused. "Don¡¯t distract me, Tian¡¯er." "Yes.. yes... Master." A few minutes later, Yao Jing stood up gracefully from his lap, brushing off imaginary dust from her robes. She extended her hand to him. "Come on, we still have work to do. The water must be hot enough by now." Zhao Tian stretched his arm lazily, allowing her to grab his hand and pull him up. Instead of letting go immediately, Yao Jing tightened her grip and pulled him a step closer. "Tian¡¯er," she murmured, leaning forward to press a quick kiss to his lips. Before he could recover, she smirked. "That¡¯s to motivate you. Now, stop staring like an idiot and move. Zhao Tian chuckled, his eyes softening as he followed her. "Motivated already." She shot him a look over her shoulder as they stepped out of the tent into the cool night air, where a pot of water was already steaming gently over a controlled fire. "Alright, Tian¡¯er," Yao Jing said, turning to face him. "You¡¯ll need to strip down." With a nod, Zhao Tian began to remove his clothes and Yao Jing turned her back to him, pretending to focus on the herbs, though her ears burned at the sound of fabric rustling behind her.@@@@ Once his robe fell to the ground, Zhao Tian stood bare-chested under the moonlight, his well-defined muscles gleaming faintly. Explore stories on novelhall.Co?m Yao Jing glanced over her shoulder, her eyes briefly meeting his before darting away. She cleared her throat, "Get in the tub." Zhao Tian stepped toward the wooden tub, the warmth of the water brushing against his skin as he climbed in. "Haa..." He let out a soft sigh as he sank into the steaming bath, the heat soothing his muscles. She huffed, her hands steady despite her racing heart as she began to pat his shoulders dry. The cloth moved down his arms and chest gently... She continued her work, moving the cloth across his back, then down to his abdomen. Her fingers brushed against his skin as she dried him... Zhao Tian didn¡¯t make it easier for her. Every so often, he shifted slightly, deliberately leaning into her touch or tilting his head to watch her reaction. She moved lower, drying his legs "Stop fidgeting, or I¡¯ll leave you half-dried." When she finally finished drying his legs, she stood up, the cloth clutched tightly in her hands. "There. All done." But Zhao Tian didn¡¯t step back. Instead, he reached out, his hand catching her wrist. "Not yet," he murmured, his voice softer now. "Not yet?" she muttered as he gently pulled her closer. "You missed a spot," he whispered, leaning in so his lips were just a breath away from hers. Her heart raced, but she refused to let him get the upper hand entirely. She raised an eyebrow, her free hand poking his chest. "Is that so? Where?" Gently grasping her hand, she guided his hand to his crotch and presseed his dick againt her palm. ¡¯As I thought...¡¯ Yao Jing¡¯s lips twitched and to get back at him, she slid her hand inside his underwear, grasping his dick. E-Eh? Zhao Tian was surprised, as he didn¡¯t expect her to really go for it. With a smirk, she grabbed his dick strongly, making him wince "Jing¡¯er.. be delicate there..." She raised her right hand, pinching his cheek "You should be less horny with your Master.." Her fingers twisted around his cock and Zhao Tian smiled dryly "Ok, Ok.. let it go... " Chuckling, she retracted her hand and licked her palm "Alright, I will let you go..." As she turned around to walk to the tent, Zhao Tian gave a sharp spank on her ass, making her twitch in pain. "Y-You.. brat!" With a grin, he hugged her from behind as his hands went upward, squeezing her breasts over her clothes "Jing¡¯er.. The day I fuck you.. I won¡¯t let you get out of bed for two days." Yao Jing squirmed in his arms but hearing his threat made her chuckle "Thereatening me with a good time?" "Hahaha..." She turned her head, pecking his lips "Enough of the jokes.. let¡¯s go back to the Sect." ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! I have fever.. so slow chaps urgh Chapter 657: I am dead? "Hmm.." Standing before Zhao Tian¡¯s half-naked figure, Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze lingered on him, her delicate brows furrowing slightly as she scanned his physique. Her eyes narrowed in thought, and without hesitation, she stepped closer. Her fingers, slender and cool to the touch, reached out to rest on his chest. The sudden contact sent a jolt of warmth through him, though he remained still, watching her every move with a subtle smile tugging at his lips. "Your physique has grown stronger," "The medicinal bath has worked wonders. I can feel the difference." She traced the contours of his chest, her fingers brushing over the firm ridges of muscle that rippled beneath her touch. Zhao Tian smiled in his heart, as this is the second refinement process in the total of nine refinement processes, with the first Honoured One left in her notes. He really wants to do all nine refinements quickly, but he can¡¯t. As it was stated in the notes, after every refinement, the body must be given time to stabilize and cool down, allowing the changes to settle before proceeding further. That¡¯s why he did the second refinement a month after the first refinement. "You¡¯re quiet," Yan Zijin said suddenly, pulling him from his thoughts. Her fingers trailed down from his chest to his abdomen, where the taut muscles flexed instinctively under her touch. Her lips curled into a faint smile. "Were you just going to stand there and let me inspect you without saying a word?" Eh? Zhao Tian showed a smile "Well you were inspecting so seriously.. so I didn¡¯t disturb you." She moved her hands to his shoulders, her fingers gently kneading the firm muscle there. "I have to be serious. This refinement process isn¡¯t something to take lightly. I need to make sure your body is adapting properly." "And what do you think?" he asked, as her hands moved along his arms, her touch firm but careful. "I think..." Yan Zijin¡¯s voice trailed off as she stepped behind him, her hands sliding down his back, tracing the lines of his muscles. Experience tales with novelhall.Co?m Her fingertips pressed lightly against his shoulder blades before trailing down to the small of his back. "...your body is responding perfectly. The medicinal properties have seeped into every inch of you." She moved back around to face him, her eyes locking onto his. "Your strength has increased significantly since the last refinement." Her lips pressed into a thin line as she continued her examination, her fingers gliding over the defined muscles of his arms and chest once more. "You said there are nine refinement stages with the notes you follow, right?" "And you need rest before doing the next refinement..." He nodded, "Yeah... I really want to do the next refinement, but I can¡¯t.." Yan Zijin shook her head, her fingers flicking his forehead lightly, startling him. "Don¡¯t get reckless, Tian. The notes were clear for a reason. If you rush, your body could collapse under the strain." "I know," he said, smiling faintly. "That¡¯s why I have you to keep me in check, isn¡¯t it?" Her hand rested on his chest again, this time lingering longer than necessary. Finally, she spoke, "She¡¯s been blaming herself. She thought her curse was the reason for your disappearance... for your death." Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes widened slightly ¡¯So that¡¯s why...¡¯ He hurriedly walked to Zhou Hanyue¡¯s room and knocked on the door "Hanyue... hear me out. I wasn¡¯t trying to worry." "I just went to the Tianhe forest, sorry I didn¡¯t tell you about that." He didn¡¯t receive an answer from the other side but he knew his words must have reached her ears. With a sigh, he turned to Lan Shuqin "Shuqin..." Lan Shuqin gave a faint bow "Master Tian.. I know you have been flying between your Sect and the Imperial palace for the past few days." "But if you are taking long trips, please do tell me..." He nodded his head "Mhm, I will tell you next time.. so you don¡¯t have to worry." Hearing this, a smile bloomed on her face "Thank you, Master Tian... Lady Hanyue must also be relieved now." Seeing her smile calmed his heart and he gave a nod "Yeah..." ... The next day... The streets of the Capital bustled with life, filled with the chatter of merchants calling out their wares, the clatter of horse-drawn carriages, and the laughter of children darting through the crowds. Walking through the streets of the Capital city, a faint blush streaked across Lan Shuqin¡¯s cheeks, who was walking beside Zhao Tian. "Master Tian... you don¡¯t have to apologize with an outing." Looking at her, Zhao Tian smiled "You are always inside the palace, so I thought... a little outing might help you get some air." Lan Shuqin hesitated, looking down at her feet as they continued walking. "I mean..." she trailed off, stealing a glance at the passersby. Everywhere she looked, people¡¯s eyes seemed to be drawn to Zhao Tian. Men and women alike stared openly at him, some with admiration, others with envy. His tall figure, and effortless charm made it impossible for him to blend into a crowd. Normal people don¡¯t know that Zhao Tian is actually the Husband of Zhou Hanyue as noble and some notable figures were the only ones who were invited for the wedding. ¡¯But still... this is embarrassing...¡¯ Huh? However, Zhao Tian who was walking beside Lan Shuqin felt a powerful gaze on him and his eyes narrowed ¡¯Someone is spying on me...¡¯ ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 658: A small outing! Zhao Tian who was walking beside Lan Shuqin felt a powerful gaze on him and his eyes narrowed ¡¯Someone is spying on me...¡¯ ¡¯Maybe they are the ones killing the people close to Hanyue... to make her feel despair.¡¯ Find your next adventure on novelhall.Co?m ¡¯And now they are targeting me?¡¯ He reached out and gently grasped Lan Shuqin¡¯s hand, bringing her close to him "Stay close to me..." Lan Shuqin was startled but she didn¡¯t say anything and let him hold her hand as they walked through the streets. However, notcing the shift in his demeanor, she leaned forward and whsipered in concern "What happened, Master Tian?" Forcing a smile, he shook his head "Nothing... For the time being, stay close to me..." As he spoke, he slid his fingers, interwining with her fingers. H-Huh? This made her blush and she lowered her gaze, too flustered to speak. Despite her embarrassment, she didn¡¯t pull away and silently matched his pace, her heart pounding erratically. Meanwhile, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze turned to the left and looked at the roof of a specific building ¡¯Are they there...?¡¯ But in the next instant, he felt the presence disappearing. His gaze squinted ¡¯It might be dangerous to have Shuqin with me if I confronted them...¡¯ The streets were alive with the chatter of vendors and the laughter of children darting between stalls. Brightly colored lanterns hung overhead, casting warm hues on the cobblestones. Lan shuqin also noticed that Zhao Tian is somewhat tense ¡¯Is something wrong?¡¯ As they walked, they passed a shop displaying elegant robes and finely stitched garments. Lan Shuqin¡¯s gaze lingered on a pale blue dress embroidered with silver threads, the fabric shimmering like water under the sunlight. "Do you like it?" Zhao Tian who was watching her asked breaking her out of her thoughts. She blinked, startled by his sudden question "I... It¡¯s beautiful, but¡ª" Before she could finish, Zhao Tian was already stepping into the shop, pulling her along. "W-What.. Master.. wait..." The shopkeeper, a cheerful woman with gray hair, greeted them warmly. "Welcome! Looking for something special today?" Zhao Tian gestured toward the blue dress in the window. "That one. Could you bring it over?" Lan Shuqin tugged lightly on his sleeve. "You don¡¯t have to..." Looking at her, he replied with a smile "I want to," The shopkeeper returned with the dress, holding it up for Lan Shuqin to see. "This would suit you perfectly, young lady. The fabric is enchanted silk...." Lan Shuqin hesitated, her fingers brushing against the fabric. "It¡¯s... too much. I can¡¯t..." ¡¯And it looks so expensive, it would defintely won¡¯t look good on me...¡¯ Zhao Tian tilted his head, a teasing glint in his eyes. "Are you saying my taste is bad?" H-Huh? lan Shuqin was taken aback an dhurriedly shook her head "N-No! That¡¯s not what I meant!" she stammered, her face turning red. "Then try it on," he said with a faint smile, gesturing toward the fitting room. Reluctantly, she stepped into the fitting room with the pale blue robes in her hand. Moments later, she stepped out, the dress flowing elegantly around her. The soft blue fabric accentuated her fair skin, and the silver embroidery seemed to dance with every movement. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze softened looking at teh beautiful dress on her "It suits you," Lan Shuqin¡¯s face grew even warmer, and she glanced away, mumbling, "Thank you..." But Zhao Tian wasn¡¯t done. As Lan Shuqin admired the dress in the mirror, he began selecting other garments... a deep green robe, a soft lavender shawl, and a simple yet elegant set of everyday attire. Lan Shuqin who was looking herself in mirror was confused to see Zhao Tian speaking with the woman ¡¯What is he..¡¯@@@@ Zhao Tian and Lan Shuqin strolled side by side, the glow of lanterns casting soft shadows across their faces. Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes drifted to a small stall tucked between a blacksmith¡¯s forge and an apothecary. Its modest display was filled with delicate trinkets... bracelets, necklaces, and rings, all gleaming under the warm light. Among the array, one piece caught his attention: a silver bracelet, thin and elegant, inlaid with tiny blue gemstones. Lan Shuqin, lost in the rhythm of the street, didn¡¯t notice when he stopped. Hm? She turned back to him, her brow furrowing slightly. "Is something wrong?" "Wait a minute..." Zhao Tian approached the stall and the vendor, an older man, straightened up, sensing a customer. "That bracelet," Zhao Tian said as he gestured to the silver piece. The vendor quickly retrieved it, holding it out for inspection. "You have a good eye, young man. This bracelet is crafted from spirit-forged silver and set with gemstones imbued with a calming aura." Zhao Tian glanced at the bracelet, then at Lan Shuqin. Without hesitation, he took out High grade astral stones "I¡¯ll take it." "Wait!" Lan Shuqin who was watching him, stepping closer. "What are you doing?" Before she could argue, Zhao Tian handed the payment to the vendor, who smiled knowingly and wrapped the bracelet in a fine cloth. Zhao Tian accepted the package and turned back to Lan Shuqin. "Hold out your hand," She hesitated, her cheeks coloring. "I can¡¯t accept this..." With a sigh, he asked "You didn¡¯t like it? maybe we can buy another one..." Hearing this, Lan Shuqin hurriedly shook her head "No, No.. not that..." "Then, hold out your hand." Slowly, she extended her wrist, her fingers trembling slightly. Zhao Tian unwrapped the bracelet and gently he clasped it around her wrist, his fingertips brushing against her skin. The silver gleamed under the lantern light, the blue gemstones catching the glow and reflecting it in soft hues. "Master Tian..." Lan Shuqin began... "It¡¯s nothing extravagant," he said casually, stepping back to admire how the bracelet looked on her. "But it suits you." She stared at the bracelet, her heart swelling with emotions she couldn¡¯t quite put into words. Her fingers traced the smooth silver and the cool gemstones. "You didn¡¯t have to..." "I wanted to," he replied looking at her smile. Lan Shuqin¡¯s cheeks turned a deeper shade of pink, but she managed a small smile. The vendor, who had been silently observing, chuckled. "You make a fine pair. The bracelet looks like it was made for her." Lan Shuqin¡¯s face grew even warmer, and she glanced away, her fingers fiddling with the edge of her sleeve. Zhao Tian, on the other hand, gave the vendor a nod before turning back to the street. "Let¡¯s go, Shuqin." As they resumed their walk, Lan Shuqin couldn¡¯t help but steal glances at him, her heart beating a little faster each time. She tightened her grip on the bracelet, feeling its cool weight against her skin. "Thank you..." she said softly, her voice nearly drowned out by the chatter around them. Zhao Tian who was focused on pinpointing the strong presence couldn¡¯t hear her. Eh? Lan Shuqin blinked her eyes realizing that he didn¡¯t hear her and chuckled in her heart. ¡¯He is cute...¡¯ -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 659: Stalker [1] Hearing a little rustle outside, Zhou Hanyue stood up from the couch and walked to the door. She slightly opened the door and peeked into the hallway to see what was happening. There she saw Zhao Tian and Lan Shuqin entering her room and Lan Shuqin is also wearing fancy clothes. A trace of annoyance flickered in her eyes... She wasn¡¯t entirely sure why she is annoyed, but it disappeared as quickly as it came, replaced by a heavy sigh that escaped her lips. "Seems like they have finished their small date..." She returned to the couch, sinking into its familiar comfort. Her fingers absently traced the edge of a small, worn pendant hanging around her neck¡ªa keepsake from a time long gone. "He seems like a good guy," Her lips curved into a faint, bittersweet smile. "Too good, maybe." Her fingers tightened around the pendant, the sharp edges pressing into her skin as memories flooded her mind. Faces flashed before her¡ªsmiling, vibrant faces that had once brought her joy. And then the pain followed, as she remembered how each of them had faded away, leaving her with nothing but guilt and sorrow. "It¡¯s better this way," she said, her tone hardening as if trying to convince herself. "It¡¯s better if I don¡¯t get close to him. Or else..." Her voice faltered, her gaze dropping to the pendant. The faint glow of the light reflected off its surface, but she could almost see the bloodstains it had once bore... "Or else he¡¯ll die too." Zhou Hanyue leaned her head back against the couch, her eyes closing as she tried to push the thoughts away. For a brief moment, she allowed herself to wonder what it might feel like to be free from her curse. To walk beside someone like Zhao Tian without the fear of losing him. To laugh and share moments as Lan Shuqin had done tonight. But the thought was fleeting, and she shook her head, as if trying to banish it entirely. "No," "It¡¯s not worth the risk. It¡¯s better to stay away." And yet, despite her resolve, she couldn¡¯t stop the small, fragile part of her heart from wondering... What if? ... After leaving Lan Shuqin in her room, Zhao Tian stepped outside, walking through the courtyard ¡¯The presence stopped following me when I came near to the palace. So Palace is a safe place...¡¯ The cloaked woman stood at the edge of this altered reality, her crimson eyes narrowing in curiosity. She flexed her fingers, and thin tendrils of blood began to flow from her fingertips. "Impressive, but let¡¯s see how well it holds up." Without warning, the tendrils of blood, shot forward, twisting and converging toward Zhao Tian like a storm of crimson whips. *sleesh* *sleesh* Zhao Tian reacted instantly. His domain slowed the incoming tendrils, their movements appearing as if they were fighting against time. With a swift motion, Zhao Tian sidestepped the first tendril, his sword flashing as he severed it mid-air. The tendril dissolved into droplets, which evaporated before touching the ground. But more followed. The woman¡¯s laughter rang out. "Hahahaha... Not bad... but you¡¯re not fast enough to dodge them all." Three more tendrils came at him simultaneously, interweaving through the air in erratic patterns to confuse him. Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes glowed faintly as he focused. The spatial distortion of his Arcane Enclave enhanced his perception, allowing him to read their trajectories with precision. *sleesh* With a sharp movement, he spun his blade in a wide arc, cutting through two tendrils while narrowly avoiding the third, which grazed his shoulder. The fabric of his robe tore, and a faint line of blood appeared on his skin. His gaze flickered around at the blood technique she just used "I see now. You are... a vampire?" The woman smiled, stepping deeper into his domain. "You don¡¯t like vampires?" She raised her hand, and the ground beneath them began to tremble. Pools of blood seeped up from the cracks in the earth, forming a crimson haze that covered the area. Zhao Tian felt the weight of her aura press against his own domain, creating a clash of energies that sent sparks of red and gold crackling through the air. *sleesh* Suddenly, spikes of hardened blood erupted from the ground beneath Zhao Tian, aiming to impale him. He jumped back, flipping mid-air to avoid the attack, but more spikes followed one after another. They seemed to anticipate his movements, forcing him to twist and contort in the air to dodge. Landing with a *thud* Zhao Tian drove his sword into the ground, channeling his domain¡¯s energy. A pulse of spatial distortion rippled outward, shattering the spikes nearest to him. ¡¯Haa... My body is light and I can move much better now. This feels good...¡¯ Read latest chapters at novelhall.Co?m --------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 660: Stalker [2] Zhao Tian steadied himself as the crimson haze surrounding them thickened, and the oppressive energy from the cloaked woman seemed to seep into his bones. He tightened his grip on his sword, his muscles taut with tension. The woman let out another chuckle, her voice dripping with mockery. "Light on your feet, aren¡¯t you? Let¡¯s see how long you can dance." She flicked her wrist, and the blood haze spiraled around her, forming razor-sharp shards that hovered in the air like floating daggers. *swoosh* The first shard zipped toward Zhao Tian, followed by a dozen more one after another. *sleesh* He ducked, twisted, and deflected as best as he could, his blade moving like a blur as it intercepted the relentless barrage. *clang* *clang* Yet, as he focused on one shard, another struck him from an unexpected angle, grazing his arm. "Urgh..." The sting of pain barely registered in his mind before a larger shard slammed into his chest, sending him crashing into a ruined building. *THOOOM* Continue reading at novelhall.Co?m The force of the impact shattered stone and wood, burying Zhao Tian under a heap of debris. Dust clouded the air as chunks of rubble tumbled down, and for a moment, all was silent. The woman tilted her head, a smile playing on her lips. "Don¡¯t tell me that¡¯s all you¡¯ve got? I haven¡¯t even gotten serious yet..." Breaking the rubble, Zhao Tian stepped out, blood dripping from a cut above his eyebrow. His robe was torn and his body was bruised ¡¯The impact behind her attack is too huge...¡¯ Gripping the sword tightly, he spat a mouthful of blood and glanced at the cloaked figure. With a flick of his wrist, he sent a pulse of space energy in his Arcane Enclave, the distortion rippling outward and forcing the blood shards in his vicinity to disintegrate. And in the next instant, he dashed forward. But the woman was ready. As a red glint passed through her eyes, the blood haze around her condensed into a massive, writhing tendril that lashed out like a whip. *THWACK* Before he could react, the tendril struck him square in the side, sending him flying through the air. *BOOOM* He crashed into another building, the walls crumbling under the force of his body. Coughing, Zhao Tian struggled to his feet, gripping his side where the tendril had hit. "Futile." The serpent coiled around Zhao Tian, its massive body constricting him. ¡¯Shit...¡¯ He struggled against its crushing grip. The woman let out a giggle "I told you, you are no match to-huh?" But as she blinked her eyes, she was startled to see that Zhao Tian had disappeared from the snake¡¯s grasp. ¡¯Where di-¡¯ *sleesh* In the next instant, her eyes widened in shock looking at the sharp blade plunging right to her face. ¡¯Wha-?¡¯ She hurriedly turned her head to the side but the blade grazed past her cheek, drawing a thin line of blood. ¡¯Huh?¡¯ Before she could even recover, Zhao Tian appeared in front of her and grabbed her head, smashing his knee right into her face. *splash* Because of the powerful impact, her nose burst open as blood splashed around. ¡¯What the hell?¡¯ Zhao Tian spun mid air, delivering a kick to the side of her face sending her dashing into the debris. *THOOM* Wiping the blood from his eyebrow, his eyes squinted ¡¯My short-distance teleportation really helps me to do surprise attacks...¡¯ ¡¯But.. still, that woman is not going all out... and if she were serious, I might catch up with her, but to defeat her...¡¯ ¡¯I need a powerful technique to deal a good amount of damage.¡¯ From the debris, the cloaked woman rose, wiping blood from her split lip with a furious glint in her crimson eyes. "You..." she hissed. "You¡¯re full of surprises, aren¡¯t you?" Now that her cloak is removed, Zhao Tian can look at her face and his gaze furrowed looking at her crimson eyes and long black hair. Elvoria tilted her head in amusement "What? You fell in love with me?" -_- ? ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 661: Stalker [3] Elvoria tilted her head in amusement "What? You fell in love with me?" Zhao Tian didn¡¯t respond, and his gaze narrowed, the Arcane Enclave shimmering faintly as he prepared his next move. The woman raised her hand, and the blood pooling around her coalesced into sharp, serrated whips that lashed out at him in erratic, unpredictable patterns. However, Zhao Tian disappeared from her sight. *whoosh* The tendrils of blood struck empty air, and before she could react, he reappeared behind her, his sword glowing with a blue light. *CLANG* She barely managed to block his strike with a hastily formed shield of blood, but the force of the blow sent her skidding backward. Huh? Elvoria was taken aback ¡¯So it really is Teleportation. How bothersome.¡¯ ¡¯He must have good understanding of space energy to do this... if Ebon Luohe people found him, they will surely use him to create that mass teleportation portals.¡¯ Zhao Tian didn¡¯t give her a chance to recover from her surprise. *swoosh* He vanished again, reappearing to her left and slashing at her side. *sleesh* A line of blood appeared on her arm as she twisted away and counterattacked with a sweeping arc of her blood whip. Zhao Tian ducked under the attack, teleporting once more to appear above her. He swung his sword downward, forcing her to leap back. Flames danced along the edge of the sword, and with a sharp swing, he unleashed a torrent of fire toward her. The woman raised her arms, summoning a wall of blood to block the attack. *SWOOSH* The flames roared as they collided with the barrier, creating a hissing cloud of steam. Zhao Tian teleported again, this time appearing at her flank. His free hand crackled with lightning, and he thrust it forward, releasing a bolt of electricity. *crackle* The lightning struck her shield, shattering it and forcing her to stumble. "Enough!" she growled as her aura flared and the blood haze around her thickened. Spikes erupted from the ground in every direction, but Zhao Tian dodged between them, teleporting again and again to evade the deadly traps. He appeared above her once more, his sword crackling with red lightning. Gripping the sword tightly, he swung his arm down unleashing a sweeping arc of red lightning. BOOM! The impact sent a shockwave rippling through the battlefield, scattering debris and leaving a scorched crater where the woman had stood. Emerging from the smoke, her crimson eyes glowed in anger. *flick* Zhao Tian materialized above her, his right hand glowing as a vortex of fire and wind swirled around him, coalescing into a blazing spear. "Haa..." With a soft breath, he hurled the spear downward. The woman leaped to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack as the spear struck the ground with explosive force, igniting the blood mist in a fiery detonation. BOOOOM! The force of the clash sent them both hurtling backward, but Zhao Tian recovered quickly, using his momentum to launch another teleportation attack. *flick* He appeared at her side and clenched his fist tightly. The punch landed against her ribs with a thunderous *crack*, sending her careening higher into the sky. "Urgh..." Zhao Tian teleported again, this time appearing above her. His hand shot out, grabbing the collar of her tattered robe and he spun her in the air like a ragdoll before hurling her downward with all his strength. *WHOOSH!* Her body shot toward the ground like a meteor, crashing into the earth below with a deafening *BOOM*. The impact sent shockwaves rippling outward, the ground fracturing under the force of her landing. Zhao Tian descended swiftly, his eyes locked onto the rising dust cloud. Before the debris could even settle, she shot out of the crater, blood swirling around her fists as she charged at him. *BAM* Her fist streaked toward his face, but Zhao Tian leaned to the side, narrowly dodging the blow and he countered immediately, driving his elbow toward her sternum. *thud* The strike landed, causing her to grunt in pain, but she retaliated with a spinning kick aimed at his temple. Zhao Tian raised his arm just in time, blocking the kick with a solid forearm guard. "Not bad," he muttered, smirking despite the strain. "Shut up!" she hissed, her other leg swinging around in a low arc to sweep his feet. Zhao Tian jumped to evade, twisting mid-air as he delivered a downward punch. She blocked it with crossed arms, but the force pushed her further into the ground, her feet carving trenches into the earth. *swoosh* Zhao Tian ducked under a wild swing and countered with a swift uppercut, ice forming along his knuckles. The ice shattered on impact, sending sharp shards into her face. "Urgh..." She winced but used the momentum to headbutt him, the sudden attack catching him off guard. ¡¯Fuck...¡¯ The headbutt split his lip, blood dripping down his chin. He appeared behind her again, locking his arms around her waist and with a deep breath, he suplexed her into the ground. *THOOM* The earth cracked beneath the force, but she recovered almost instantly, flipping back onto her feet. The two of them launched at each other, their fists colliding in mid-air with explosive energy. *BOOM* The ground beneath them shattered further as shockwaves rippled out, the sky above filled with sparks of red and blue. *BAM* Zhao Tian¡¯s fist caught her in the jaw, snapping her head to the side. She retaliated with a blood-infused palm strike to his chest, sending him skidding backward. *sleesh* As Zhao Tian was about to make his next move, a long blood spear appeared out of nowhere and plunged right through his stomach. ¡¯Wha-¡¯ He looked down in shock to see a long blood spear piercing clean through his stomach, the jagged edges glistening with his blood as it dripped onto the cracked ground below. -------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 662: Stalker [4] ¡¯Wha-¡¯ Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze trembled looking at the crimson spear that was struck on his stomach and his gaze narrowed. He clutched the spear and tried to pull it out, but it caused even more blood to splurt out as the jagged edges of the spear tore through his flesh and inner muscles. "Urgfhhhhh...." His gaze trembled in intense pain and his vision blurred slightly. However, at this time, he heard faint footsteps behind him. He turned his eyes and saw another beautiful woman with long black hair and green eyes walking over to him from behind. ¡¯Is she another vampire?¡¯ She stopped a few steps away, tilting her head as she looked him over. A slow smile crept across her face, her red lips curling into something both alluring and sinister. She leaned forward bringing her face close to his "You have an extraordinary face." Her tongue flicked out, and she slowly licked the blood trailing down from a cut on his cheek. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze narrowed seeing her antics ¡¯She seems more powerful than that woman...¡¯ The woman straightened, her cheeks faintly flushed as if she had just tasted the most exquisite delicacy "Such purity... Your blood tastes divine." She let out a small laugh and tilted her head "Haa... so pure. I¡¯ve tasted many, but yours is extraordinary. The finest blood I¡¯ve ever had." Zhao Tian¡¯s jaw tightened feeling the pain spreading across his chest ¡¯Another deranged bitch...¡¯ Elvoria wiped the blood from her split lip with an irritated frown "Sister, why the hell did you come out? I was still fighting him..." Looking at her, Selena chuckled and walked over to her "Little Sister, seeing you get beaten up made my heart ache. I just had to step in..." Elvoria pouted her lips and looked away "I can still manage; I haven¡¯t entered my Plurret form yet." "Oh my, Oh my..." Selena leaned in close, her lips curling into a teasing smile. "You don¡¯t have to work yourself so hard, darling." Her fingers brushed along Elvoria¡¯s jawline, tracing the faint outline of her cheek with a feather-light touch. "You¡¯re so tense. Relax. Let me take care of things from here." Elvoria tilted her head slightly. "You¡¯re always like this..."@@@@ Selena chuckled softly, her thumb gently brushing against Elvoria¡¯s bottom lip. "And you¡¯re always so stubborn." She leaned in closer, her breath warm against Elvoria¡¯s cheek. But Selena spun gracefully, her long black hair trailing like silk, and parried his blow with her bare hand. The force of the impact rippled outward, shattering the air around them, but she stood there casually. "For a second level of Heavenly tribulation Stage, you are certainly powerful than your peers... you even pushed my sister to a corner." Her eyes narrowed as she flicked her finger, creating a thin needle blade made of blood. As it shot towards Zhao Tian, his instincts screamed and he hurriedly raised his sword to parry it. *clang* The force behind that small needle made his arm strain and his eyes widened feeling the sheer pressure. In the next instant, the energy embedded within the needle detonated and a violent explosion erupted from the point of contact, sending Zhao Tian flying backward. He was blasted through the air like a ragdoll, crashing into a cluster of buildings. Stay connected via novelhall.Co?m *THOOOM* Dust and debris scattered everywhere, obscuring the area in a thick cloud. Selena turned to Elvoria and smiled "See? That¡¯s how you do things.." Elvoris pecked her lips "I can also do that... if I enter my Plurret form." Selena flicked her forehead "You shouldn¡¯t use Plurret form for small fights like this, idiot." She then glanced at the debris and her gaze narrowed. A faint golden energy swirled around Zhao Tian healing the injuries he sustained ¡¯No, I can¡¯t fight her...¡¯ ¡¯She is too damn powerful for me to fight now...¡¯ ¡¯And looking at that woman¡¯s reaction at the start, it doesn¡¯t seem like she is connected to Hanyue...¡¯ ¡¯So she was definitely targeting me...¡¯ ¡¯First I should enter the artifact-¡¯ But suddenly his thoughts stopped and he fell down unconscious on the debris. Before his consciousness could fully fade, he faintly heard the women¡¯s voices "Oh, he fainted..." "Yeah.. " "Now give him that..." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 663: Stalker [5] ¡¯H-Huh?¡¯ Zhao Tian slowly began to gain consciousness and his eyelashes fluttered open. However, his vision was totally blurry and he couldn¡¯t clearly see anything. He felt a dull ache throughout his body and realized he was sitting on something... something soft, grass? His back was propped against a solid surface, perhaps a tree or a rock? "Urgh..." A wave of disorientation washed over him, and as his senses gradually returned, he noticed an unsettling sensation deep within him. His felt his blood was boiling, rushing through his veins like a roaring river and a faint, crimson mist seemed to cloud his vision, distorting his perception even further. A strange madness clawed at the edges of his mind, threatening to consume him. ¡¯W-What is happening...¡¯ "Haa..." He let out a hot breath and he felt his whole body getting feverish. Sweat began to bead on his forehead, trailing down his temple and neck. And then, amidst his turmoil, he heard voices "Huh? Oh, sister... seems like he¡¯s waking up." "Let¡¯s give him a little... taste." Before Zhao Tian could process what was happening, a shadowy figure appeared in front of him. Through the crimson haze clouding his vision, he made out the outline of a woman. Her features were indistinct, but he could sense an alluring presence... like a predator toying with its prey. He couldn¡¯t think further, as suddenly he felt something warm and soft against his lips. His mind faltered, caught between his growing confusion and the overpowering sensations assaulting him. "Hngh..." His body moved on instinct and he gently received the kiss from the soft lips.@@@@ It was hesitant at first, but the softness against his lips and the faint taste of sweetness spurred him on. Elvoria grinned and muttered "Did you hear that? I think he likes this." "Oh, I¡¯m sure of it," Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes slowly began to gain clarity and he stared at the two beautiful naked women sitting on his lap. He barely registered that he is in a forest and he is indeed leaning back on a tree trunk. "I think, his eyes are clear now..." Elvoria smirked and moved forward, burying his face in her bare chest "Here...." Zhao Tian who was still hazy, could only feel the soft flesh pressing against his face and the pink nipples. Seeing this, Zhao Tian¡¯s felt his blood boiling and he unconsciously raised his hands, grasping her breasts. His body moved instinctively in lust as he opened his lips licking the pink areola. Seeing this, Elvoria¡¯s smirk widened ¡¯Yeah... like that, the aphrodisiac is working perfectly. I will make you forget Velnorah and make you my sex toy.¡¯ He rolled his tongue on her nipple and sucked it hardly, making her sigh in pleasure "Haa..." "Me too..." Selena licked her lips and pulled his face, burying it on her breasts. "Suck mine too..." *thud* Suddenly Zhao Tian pushed her on the ground and got on top of her. Leaning down, he captured her lips in a fervent kiss as his hands travelled down to her fleshy breasts, squeezing them in his palms. Feeling his aggressive kisses, Selena reciprocated, and he began to dominate her in the kiss. ¡¯Seems like this beast has a lot of sex experience... his tongue is moving wildly... and the way her grabs my breasts...¡¯ "Mngh~" A muffled moan slipped past her lips as he continued devouring her lips. He let go of her lips and looked down at her boobs, heaving up and down. He squished the breasts together, making the nipples hit each other, and opened his lips to suck both nipples at the same time. "Haangh~~" Selena¡¯s back arched, feeling his aggressive sucking and biting of her nipples. Elvoria watching him from the side smiled "He has completely lost it..." Puling back his lips, Zhao Tian breathing ragged and he couldn¡¯t think about anything but sex as his whole body was burning and screaming to fuck these two women out of their brains. ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 664: Stalker [6] "Mnngh~~" Lying on the ground, Selena moaned loudly as she felt his tongue swirling on her nipple sending jolts of pleasure rippling across her body. "Big Sister..." Elvoria leaned forward, kissing her lips, and Selena readily reciprocated her sister¡¯s kiss. Pulling back the kiss, Elvoria licked her lips "Mnn... Big Sister..." Zhao Tian¡¯s whole body trembled as he felt his skin burning. "Hurghh..." A low grunt escaped his lips and he felt all of his blood running to his dick as it got rock hard. He couldn¡¯t even think straight and even being held by the pants itself began to strain and hurt his dick. However, it was that pain that slowly pushed his mind back to clarity. He looked down at the two women who were looking at him with sultry gazes seducing him. His throat grew dry seeing their naked bodies and he sank himself into their extraordinary breasts, letting himself fall into the pleasure. But still, as the pain clawed at the edges of his mind... his body trembled ¡¯A... little bit of astral energy...¡¯ ¡¯... it is enough.. to.. artifact...¡¯ However, before he could think any further, he felt Elvoria¡¯s hand moving downward. Her fingers pressed lightly against his crotch, her smirk deepening "Seems like this bad boy is already raging to go," Zhao Tian¡¯s hand shot out grabbing her neck, as his fingers gripped her neck. Elvoria chuckled feeling his grip tightening around her throat "Oh? You can still resist?" Zhao Tian hastily pushed both of them from him and looked at them in disdain before disappearing from there. *flick* Huh? Selena and Elvoria were startled to see Zhao Tian vanishing in thin air. Elvoria¡¯s smirk faltered, her hand instinctively rubbing her neck where his fingers had left faint impressions. "That damned teleportation again," she muttered, her tone dripping with irritation. Selena immediately closed her eyes, extending her astral sense across the surroundings. Her consciousness swept through the nearby buildings, trees, and open fields, searching for even the faintest trace of his presence. But no matter how far she stretched her senses, Zhao Tian¡¯s energy was nowhere to be found. Her brows furrowed in frustration as she opened her eyes. "He must still be nearby... but.. I can¡¯t sense him anywhere within a five-kilometer radius." Elvoria¡¯s expression darkened, "What...?" she hissed through gritted teeth. "After so many days of waiting, he finally left that palace, and now we¡¯ve lost him!" Selena¡¯s eyes narrowed in frustration "The next time I meet him, I am putting chains on him. Energy-dampening ones. Let¡¯s see him teleport then." "Master, what happened to you?" she asked, her voice laced with panic as she looked at his condition. Her hands instinctively moved to his forehead, only to recoil slightly at the unbearable heat radiating from his skin. "You¡¯re burning up! This is..." Her words trailed off as she realized the severity of his state. The bright red flush of his skin, the way his body trembled under her touch, and the unnatural redness in his eyes all pointed to something far worse. Her chest tightened with worry. "You¡¯ve been poisoned..." she murmured, piecing it together. "No, not poison... an aphrodisiac?" Zhao Tian¡¯s grip on her hands tightened slightly, his head lowering as he leaned heavily on her. His breaths came in shallow, hot bursts against her neck, and his body trembled with the effort it took to remain upright. Fei Ziyu felt her heartache at the sight of him like this. The man she loves... his usual strength and composure were nowhere to be found; he looked like a man teetering on the edge of losing himself completely. To see him in such a state was almost too much to bear. "If its aphrodisiac..." She hurriedly began to remove her clothes, quickly becoming naked. Reaching out, she grabbed his clothes and began to remove them as she knew even the slightest touch could induce his lust even more. As she removed his clothes, she saw his dick raging up and veins popping up. She hastily licked her fingers and began to finger herself making her pussy a little wet for him. Hurriedly walking to the counter, she lay flat as she opened her legs "Master.. quick.. come." Zhao Tian slowly walked to her and grabbed her ass as he stretched them open. Taking his cock, he placed it on her pussy¡¯s entrance before pushing it to the deepest part in one go. "Haa...." Zhao Tian let out a sigh of pleasure feeling the half-wet squishy muscles clutching his cock. Meanwhile, Fei Ziyu¡¯s body trembled in pain feeling the raw dick pierce through her muscles with no lubrication. She felt her muscles ripping apart and tears moistened her eyes ¡¯I-It hurts...¡¯ But she gritted her teeth ¡¯Aphrodisiac can only be cured if he ejaculated...¡¯ She turned her head to look at Zhao Tian "Master, you can move..." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 665: Relieving the stress! "Aaanghh~!" Fei Ziyu¡¯s eyes widened, and her body twisted feeling his hot dick twirling her insides, and the pleasure muddled her mind. Zhao Tian grabbed both her thighs and continued pounding her pussy, moving his waist back and forth. "Angh~~! Yes..hngh..." Fei Ziyu moaned coquettishly as her mind was filled with pleasure given by Zhao Tian¡¯s dick. Pakh~! Pakh~! "Angh~! Hyngh~..." Fei Ziyu continued whimpering under his relentless thrusts and with every thrust, her moan becomes louder. Zhao Tian leaned forward and groped her boobs and kneaded them as he used his fingers to twist her nipples, sending waves of pleasure through her body. Fei Ziyu¡¯s body mewled under him, and she slightly opened her eyes. Zhao Tian leaned forward and kissed her lips. She closed her eyes and kissed back without hesitation, and their tongues intertwined in a loving battle as they kept sucking on each other tongues. Pakh~! Pakh~! Zhao Tian, completely lost in the lust that fucked her mindlessly, her moans echoing through the kitchen. *splurt* His cock quivered as he shot another load of sperm inside her and Fei Ziyu¡¯s legs curled up, feeling the hot jizz filling her insides. "M-Master..." At this time, fei Lingxi also came there and was startled to see Zhao Tian mindlessly fucking her daughter. H-Huh? Seeing the blood stains on his body she was startled and hurriedly went beside to him. "Husband?" However, Zhao Tian seemed to be in a trance with his eyes half open as he continued thrusting his hips. "Haangh~~ Haangh~~ Yeshhh~... Hmmngh~~" Fei Ziyu was letting out ceaseless moans under Zhao Tian¡¯s relentless thrusts and she could feel his dick touching her womb. "Ufff... Anghhhh~~ ." She let out a loud cry of pleasure as her limbs became numb from pleasure and her eyes shook.@@@@ *thud* As her hands gave out, she fell to the counter but Zhao Tian grabbing her waist, continued to push his dick into her pussy. Fei Ziyu reached out to the tablecloth and pulled it before burying her face in it. Her thoughts became blurry and she couldn¡¯t think about anything as the overwhelming pleasure muddled her mind with each thrust of his dick. As her pussy throbbed, Zhao Tian felt that she was close to orgasm and increased the motion of his hips. "Angh~~ Angh~~ Angh~~ ... haangh~" Fei Lingxi noticed his unusual demeanor and her gaze squinted ¡¯What happened.. he is not even responding to me.¡¯ ¡¯I should go and tell this to.. Lady Shenyi first...¡¯ ... Hm? Zhao Tian¡¯s eyelashes fluttered open, and a low groan escaped his lips as a sharp jolt of pain struck his mind. "Urghh..." His brows furrowed, and his fingers twitched against the soft fabric of the bed. Hearing this, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze softened and he leaned forward, pecking her lips in a tender kiss. As they pulled back the kiss, Fei Ziyu smiled sweetly. His lips parted to speak but he hesitated for a second. He had been meaning to say this for a while now... but he didn¡¯t know why he didn¡¯t say it clearly to her. Maybe it was his ego stopping him or pride or he refused to fully acknowledge his feelings. But now, after everything she had done for him, he could no longer hold back. Not anymore... "I love you, Ziyu..." H-HUH? Fei Ziyu¡¯s eyes widened in shock, her pupils trembling as if she couldn¡¯t believe what she had just heard. Her heartbeat quickened and she sat up slightly, her hands clutching the sheets as if to steady herself. "M-M-Master... you said that to me, right?" Zhao Tian chuckled lightly, his eyes filled with a warmth that she had never seen before. Reaching out, he gently pulled her into his arms. "Who else is here, other than my Ziyu?" Fei Ziyu¡¯s gaze trembled as tears welled in her eyes and the overwhelming emotions she had suppressed for so long came flooding to the surface. "M-Master...." Zhao Tian let out a sigh and hugged her closer "I¡¯m sorry, Ziyu," "Sorry for always being a jerk to you... for pushing you away." Fei Ziyu shook her head vigorously, her hands clutching at his robes as her tears fell freely. "No... no, Master," "I-I deserved it... for the sins I committed... for the mistakes I made..." Her voice quivered, and she looked up at him with tear-streaked cheeks and reddened eyes. "But I swear, Master... I am trying to change... I¡¯m trying to become a better person, someone worthy of standing by your side. I promise you... I will become someone you can love and hold dear." "P-Please... believe me..." Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes quivered at her words, and he cupped her face gently in his hands, his thumbs brushing away her tears. "Ziyu, you¡¯ve already become that woman." "It¡¯s true that I hated you at first..." Zhao Tian muttered, his voice tinged with a hint of bitterness at his own past feelings. "But now... looking at the woman in front of me, all I want is to love her." Her lips trembled, and more tears streamed down her face, but this time, they were tears of joy. A sob escaped her lips as she buried her face in his chest, her arms wrapping tightly around him. "Master, I love you too... I love you so much... since my University days, I have loved you so so so so muchhhh." A chuckle escaped his lips and he hugged her tighter. ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 666: A clue? [1] Sitting on a bed, Elvoria was looking at the holographic message displayed from the beacon in her hand. Selena, lying languidly across her lap, tilted her head slightly, her long black hair spilling like a waterfall over Elvoria¡¯s thighs. Her eyes flickered with mild curiosity as she studied the faint holographic lines. "What is it, Little Sister? Are the machines prepared?" With a nod, Elvoria spoke "Mhm... it seems everything is progressing as planned. The automaton legions have been successfully calibrated, and the infiltration plans for the palace are complete." Selena stretched her arms above her head, letting out a small sigh of contentment. "So we¡¯ll finally get both Brynnhilder and the key," Selena let out a soft sigh "Then, we need to attack the Sect soon..." Her fingers moved slightly, adjusting the beacon¡¯s display to reveal a detailed schematic of the palace grounds, complete with security layouts and patrol routes. Selena let out another sigh, "Then we¡¯ll need to move soon. The longer we wait, the more time they have to notice something is wrong." Elvoria¡¯s hand moved instinctively to brush through Selena¡¯s hair "Mhm... the timing has to be perfect. We strike before the Sect even realizes what¡¯s happening." ... "Ha..." Stepping out of the bath, Zhao Tian exhaled softly, the faint mist of steam trailing behind him. His skin still glistened with water droplets, and his damp hair clung slightly to his forehead. With a towel draped over his shoulders, he gently brushed his hair dry. The bath had helped ease some of the fatigue weighing on him, though his head still felt heavy. Yet compared to the torment he¡¯d endured earlier, it was bearable. Crossing the room, Zhao Tian opened the wardrobe and took out a simple pair of shorts and a plain T-shirt. The fabric felt cool against his skin as he quickly put them on. As he made his way toward the living room, faint whispers of the woman speaking reached his ears. The sound brought a small, tired smile to his lips. Rounding the corner, Zhao Tian stepped into the warm light of the living room, where the women were seated together. The moment they noticed him, the whispers ceased, and their heads turned toward him in unison. -_- They all stared at her blankly... but still it kind of makes sense? As Zhao Tian was thinking, Xia Shenyi¡¯s lips curled into a mischievous smile as she leaned closer, her fingers lightly brushing against the hem of his T-shirt. Without a word, she slipped her fingers beneath the fabric, the tips grazing the toned abs. Zhao Tian stiffened slightly, his muscles instinctively tensing under her delicate touch. Letting out a soft breath, he tilted his head slightly as he glanced at her through half-lidded eyes. "I am thinking.. let me think.." Unfazed, Xia Shenyi¡¯s hand wandered higher, her fingertips brushing over his chest. Her touch lingered, circling lazily, her nails scraping ever so lightly against his skin. She leaned in closer, her lips brushing against his ear as she whispered, "Continue thinking Are you uncomfortable?" "You had crazy sex with all of those women for a day-long... so let me taste your body. If I was on your lap, you would do the same." Zhao Tian let out a soft chuckle as he also likes it when she gets dominant like this. Her fingers reached his chest, lightly pinching one of his nipples between her thumb and forefinger. "Shenyi..." Xia Shenyi chuckled softly, her breath warm against his cheek as she pinched again, this time rolling her fingers slightly. "What¡¯s the matter, Tian?" She leaned closer, her lips brushing against his neck, trailing down toward his collarbone. Her hands gently turned him so she could straddle his lap, giving her full access. Zhao Tian smiled and her fingers glided down, caressing his crotch "Need me to blow off..." Crotch? Huh? Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes narrowed and he closed his eyes, trying to remember the naked bodies of the two women. Though his mind was hazy at that time, he somewhat remembered... "The tattoos on their crotch..." ------------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 667: A clue [2] "Tattoo... on crotch." As Zhao Tian muttered, his eyes widened in realization... "Velnorah? Huh?" Xia Shenyi¡¯s concern deepened as she noticed his growing distress. Gently tapping his shoulder again, she leaned closer, her soft voice laced with worry. "Tian, talk to me. What¡¯s going on?" Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes quivered as he took a soft breath, steadying his beating heart and murmuring to himself "She also used my blood..." He clutched his forehead in disbelief ¡¯Her wing is the one that has many evil sect masters... so she is a Vampire who allowed those evil sect masters in and accommodated under her wing.¡¯ As he remembered her soft smile, he shook his head ¡¯No, her love is genuine... ¡¯@@@@ The other women also noticed that Zhao Tian was tensing up and looked at him in concern. Xia Shenyi again called him "Tian, what happened?" Turning to her, he muttered "Shenyi, do you remember the blood tattoo... the one with Velnorah?" Xia Shenyi tilted her head, "Yeah, I remember it. Why? What¡¯s wrong, Tian?" He let out a soft sigh, "I saw similar tattoos... on those women. The same symbol, in the same... place." H-Huh? Hearing this, Xia Shenyi¡¯s eyes widened in utter shock "Then... She is also a vampire?" The others were quite confused to hear this and Li Jia asked "Wait, what are you two talking about? Vampires? Blood tattoos? Velnorah? Someone explain this." Hearing this, Xia Shenyi began to explain the details... Li Jia¡¯s lips parted in surprise "Elder Velnorah is a vampire?" Taking a deep breath, Zhao Tian stood up from Xia Shenyi¡¯s lap "It seems so..." He quickly began to walk back to his room "I am going to meet her now..." Before anyone could reply, he had already left the hall to change his clothes. ... *swoosh* Zhao Tian and Fei Lingxi appeared back at Zhao Tian¡¯s dorm in the sect. Letting out a sigh, she spoke "Its a good thing my ring is connected to the dorm..." With a nod, he leaned forward and pecked her lips "Thank you, dear... then I am leaving." However, before he could leave, she cupped his face and looked into his eyes "Listen to me, Husband." Find your next read at novelhall.Co?m "Hm?" Zhao Tian mumbled, his words slightly muffled as her hands squished his cheeks together. Smiling, she spoke "Don¡¯t get angry at her or lash out, okay? No matter what you find out, you need to stay calm. Don¡¯t say things as ¡¯you betrayed me¡¯ You know she loves you, right?" "If you lose your temper or say something reckless, it will hurt not only her but you too," Fei Lingxi continued, her thumbs brushing gently over his cheeks. Both of them flew back to the quarters and quickly entered her room. She quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed him to a nearby wall. With a seductive smile on her crimson lips, she muttered "You are so bold, Tian, what would you do if rumors spread?" "A scandalous relationship between a Sect Elder and disciple... imagine the chaos." Zhao Tian just smiled "Let then think, I don¡¯t care..." Velnorah let out a soft laugh, "Is that so?" "Then let¡¯s give them something to talk about." Before he could respond, she closed the distance between them, her crimson lips capturing his lips in a soft kiss. Zhao Tian responded immediately, his hands instinctively finding her waist and pulling her closer. Her body melded into his, her curves fitting perfectly against the firmness of his chest. The kiss deepened as her tongue lightly traced the seam of his lips, seeking entry. He parted his lips for her without hesitation, and her tongue slid in, exploring him. Her hands moved from his neck, sliding down his shoulders and across his chest. Her fingers curled into the fabric of his robe, gripping it as the kiss became more fervent. Velnorah¡¯s fingers trailed lower, brushing against the fabric of his robes, teasing him. She pulled back just enough to speak, her lips brushing against his with every word. "Tian... your lips are so fucking great." Zhao Tian chuckled softly, "Is that so?" She kissed him again and this time her teeth lightly grazed his lower lip before she sucked on it gently, drawing a quiet groan from him. Her hands moved back up, threading through his hair and tugging lightly as she angled his head to deepen the kiss further. Zhao Tian¡¯s hands tightened on her waist, and he spun them around, pressing her back against the wall. He leaned into her, his body dominating hers as he took control of the kiss. His tongue met hers in a fiery clash, and she let out a soft moan of approval, her nails digging into his shoulders. When they finally pulled apart, both of them were breathing heavily, their foreheads resting against each other. Velnorah¡¯s lips were swollen and glistening with his saliva, her eyes half-lidded as she looked up at him with a satisfied smile. "Tian.. haa." Zhao Tian again pecked her lips and she chuckled "By the way Tian, you said you want to talk about something?" With a soft sigh, Zhao Tian spoke "I... want to see the tattoo on your crotch." --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 668: A clue [3] "I... want to see the tattoo on your crotch." Huh? Hearing this Velnorah¡¯s eyes narrowed as she looked at him suspiciously "Why do you want to see it?" He hesitated for a moment as he tried to come up with a plausible answer. "Well, uh... I¡¯ve been thinking a lot about you, and... I had this, uh... weird dream about that tattoo... so I..." Velnorah tilted her head, her monochrome hair cascading over her shoulder as she leaned forward slightly. "A weird dream about me?" -_- Zhao Tian smiled awkwardly, realizing how ridiculous his explanation sounded. His lips twitched as if he wanted to say more, but no words came out. Seeing him like this, Velnorah couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter "Pfft, haha..." "Hahaha..." She wrapped her arms around her waist as she doubled over slightly, her body shaking with laughter. When she finally calmed down, she straightened up and with a grin, she leaned closer, her face inches from his. "Why are you saying lies and excuses, hmm?" She raised her hand, her fingers brushing his lips "If you want to see me naked, just say it..." Naked? She pinched his lower lip pulling it, "Say it... say, ¡¯Darling, strip.¡¯ I am your wife... don¡¯t forget that." With a chuckle, Zhao Tian spoke "Darling, strip..." A spark of delight flashed in Velnorah¡¯s eyes as she heard the words. "As you say, my dear husband..." she purred, her hands slowly reaching up to her neckline. Her movements were slow, as her fingers worked the clasps of her robe. The fabric loosened, slipping off her shoulders to reveal the smooth, pale expanse of her skin. Her hair tumbled over her shoulders, framing her elegant neck and collarbones. She took a step back, her hips swaying slightly as she slid the robe lower, exposing more of herself. Her robe, along with her undergarments, fell to the floor, pooling around her feet, leaving her standing in nothing but the intricate tattoo etched across her lower abdomen and hips. "Well?" she asked, placing a hand on her hip and raising an eyebrow. "Is this what you wanted to see, my dear husband?" Zhao Tian stepped forward, his hand reaching out to lightly trace the tattoo¡¯s edges. His gaze narrowed in thought ¡¯They look very similar...¡¯ "Is Velnorah your real name?" he asked softly, his fingers threading through her hair. She hesitated for a moment before nodding. "It is... Velnorah Di Gardia." "I see..." As he continued patting her head, her body twitched and her grip on his robes tightened. Letting out a soft sigh, Zhao Tian tilted his head down to meet her eyes. "Are they going to attack the sect?" he asked gently. "Hmm.." A soft mumble escaped her lips. Zhao Tian¡¯s brows furrowed and he didn¡¯t push her to speak, giving her time to gather her thoughts. After a moment, he asked, "Is it for the Brynnhilder?" Her body froze at the mention of the name. A heavy silence fell between them as she lowered her head even further, her grayish-white hair hiding her expression. Finally, she gave another reluctant nod. "Hmm..." Hearing this, Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes squinted and he raised his hand, gently squeezing her breast as his fingers twirled her nipple. "You let the evil spirit masters join your wing... Are the vampires allied with the Coven of Black Hearts?" Huh? Velnorah gasped in surprise as Zhao Tian knew a lot more than she expected. She again gave a nod "Hmm." He leaned forward, pressing a kiss to her forehead "Do you know when they will attack..." She shook her head, indicating she doesn¡¯t. "Hmm.. in the past years, you collected information and told them about the complete structure of the Sect, the protective barriers, the way to the inner vault, and the traps." Velnorah nodded her head obediently. "Hmm..." Gently caressing her cheek, he asked "This face I fell in love with... is this your real face or..." Her eyes quivered and she nodded her head "My real face..." -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Experience tales at novelhall.Co?m Chapter 669: A clue [4] Zhao Tian gently caressed Velnorah¡¯s cheek as she kept her gaze lowered "I am really surprised, Velnorah..." Her body twitched upon hearing this and he continued, "...but I am sure you had your reasons." Velnorah raised her gaze to look at him and he leaned forward, pressing his lips against hers. She hesitatingly reciprocated the kiss and a little later, they pulled back from the kiss. Looking into his eyes, she asked "How... did you find out?" With a sigh, he replied "I was in the capital.. and someone was following me around." She tilted her head in confusion, her brows furrowing. "Following you?" He nodded, then continued, "At first, I thought it was just some curious people, but their behavior was... off. I confronted them, two women, and we fought." "During the fight, I realized those two were vampires." "Well, they were strong... but then I was caught off guard and fell unconscious." "When I woke up.. I realized I was hit by an aphrodisiac and those two vampires were naked in front of me..." "Ha... then I somehow escaped from those two women." H-Huh? Velnorah stared at him in disbelief. "H-Huh? Those... bitches..." Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow at her reaction. "You know them?" Hurriedly shaking her head, she asked "T-Tian, how do they look?" She hoped that those two women were not the ones she was expecting, though a flicker in her heart told her that it must be them.@@@@ With a nod, he replied "One of them had black hair and red eyes like you... the other had black hair and green eyes." Velnorah gasped in surprise as she stumbled back on the wall "H-How did they find you?" "No, No, No, No.." she clutched her forehead in distress as she thought about it. Zhao Tian was confused by her reaction. "Velnorah?" Velnorah¡¯s tone grew colder "She despised him, of course. The very idea of being with anyone other than Selena was repulsive to her. But she obeyed... because she had no other choice. And from that loveless union... I was born." "She hated me from the moment she knew she was pregnant," Velnorah continued, her voice quieter now. "To her, I was nothing but a reminder of everything she had lost. She gave birth to me unwillingly, and she made sure I never forgot it." She turned to look at him, "After my grandfather¡¯s death, she finally broke off the marriage and went to live with her sister. But even then... she couldn¡¯t let go of her hatred for me." "She blamed me for everything... her unhappiness, her lost love, her ruined dreams. And she took it out on me every chance she got." Velnorah¡¯s gaze dropped to the floor. "She abused me every day. Physically, emotionally... even publicly. She made sure everyone in the clan knew that I was a mistake." "And yet... I stayed. I endured it all because I thought... maybe one day, I could prove my worth. Maybe one day, she would look at me and see more than a mistake." "But that day never came." "So, when this mission was offered to me... I took it. I thought if I could achieve the Dusk rank, she¡¯d have no choice but to acknowledge me. She¡¯d have to respect me." Her voice trembled, and Zhao Tian saw a single tear slide down her cheek. "But now... now I realize how foolish I was." "Even if I earned the Dusk rank, it wouldn¡¯t have changed anything. She would¡¯ve found another way to hurt me." Zhao Tian¡¯s heart ached as he listened to her and he reached out, gently wiping the tear from her cheek. "Velnorah..." He gently hugged her and she leaned forward, resting her head on his chest. Patting her head, he closed his eyes ¡¯Good thing I decided to listen to her instead of lashing out...¡¯ A bit later, her breathing steadied, and she gently pulled herself from the hug, looking at him. Gently patting her head, he spoke "It must have been very hard for you, Velnorah... You are brave for enduring all of this for years." A faint smile bloomed on her lips hearing this "Thank you, Tian..." ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 670: A clue [5] Velnorah raised her hands wrapping them around his neck "Are you angry... or disappointed that I hid things from you?" With a shake of his head, Zhao Tian replied "I told you, I know you had your reasons... and you can¡¯t casually talk about this." Her eyes softened upon hearing this "I actually don¡¯t want you to be involved in this mess... because in this sect, nothing mattered to me until you joined the sect..." "You are very precious to me, Tian... I don¡¯t want to lose you." With a soft chuckle, he spoke "Our feelings are mutual.. I also don¡¯t want to lose you." Her heart skipped a beat at his words, and before she could stop herself, she leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss against his lips. When she pulled back, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze met hers "Velnorah... I hope you can cooperate with me." Hm? She tilted her head in confusion "Cooperate with you?" Nodding his head, he replied, "I will take you to the Sect Master... and want to explain the things to her." H-HUH? Velnorah¡¯s eyes shrank in horror and she hurriedly shook her head "No, Tian.. if she comes to know about me, she would kill me." However, Zhao Tian grasped her hand and insisted, "Velnorah listen to me, she won¡¯t do anything to you. I can assure you that." He already has a good relationship with Ji Shuang and she even knows about his physique. Velnorah was still hesitant and shook her head vehemently "No, No, I am scared..." Cupping her cheeks, he spoke "Dear, listen to me... Nothing will happen to you. You trust me, right?" Velnorah nodded her head "I trust you... but that woman..." Ji Shuang is a powerful figure who could decide her fate with a single word. Could she truly place her trust in Zhao Tian¡¯s belief that she would be spared? But then she asked herself a question... Right now, what is the most important thing in her life? Till now it was her freedom from her abusive mother, but now... ¡¯There is him...¡¯ He is the most important in her life right now. If he went back to the vampiric Star with Zhao Tian, could she really live peacefully? Will her mother let her live in peace? Her gaze trembled as she thought about it ¡¯In the battle, if the Sect wins, I can be here with Tian... I don¡¯t care about that Vampiric star anyway...¡¯ She took a deep breath and nodded her head "Hmm, then I will talk with Sect Master, Tian." Zhao Tian smiled and kissed her "Thank you, dear..." Velnorah showed a faint smile "Then.. let me wear my clothes." Zhao Tian watched as she began to wear her clothes. ... Loud noises echoed through the entire sect, startling everyone within the kilometers of the sect. Huh? Ji Shuang hurriedly stood up from her couch and walked to the window "Someone is trying to break the Sect¡¯s protective barrier..." The protective barrier of the Jade Eclipse Sect flickered violently, cracks of golden light spiderwebbing across its surface as immense pressure bore down upon it from above. Outside the barrier, the once-blue sky was slowly turning into a deep red color, as though soaked in blood. Zhao Tian and Velnorah instantly stood up from their seats to join Ji Shuang at the window. Velnorah¡¯s breath hitched as her eyes locked onto the sky "This... this isn¡¯t possible. I didn¡¯t receive information that they are going to attack today." High above, the red sky began to ripple, the air warping and distorting as multiple crimson rifts tore through the skies. One by one, massive teleportation portals opened, their swirling centers radiating eerie runic pattern. From the largest portal, a massive structure began to emerge. Its dark, jagged hull was shrouded in a crimson mist, its sharp spires gleaming like fangs. The Ark of Vampires... a colossal fortress that slowly descended, its sheer size casting a shadow over the sect grounds. Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze narrowed as she looked at this. "So, they¡¯ve come." From the smaller portals surrounding the Ark, streams of Vampires began pouring out. Clad in dark armor that gleamed with a faint crimson glow, they descended in orderly waves, their numbers seemingly endless. Their weapons glinted menacingly under the blood-red sky, and their eyes burned with the hunger of predators. Among them, more prominent figures began to emerge, high-ranking Vampires whose auras were suffocatingly powerful. One in particular stood out: a tall, imposing man with flowing black hair and crimson eyes. He floated effortlessly in the air, a cruel smile playing on his lips as he looked at the sect below. "Valtor..." Velnorah whispered in shock. "Who is he?" Zhao Tian asked as he followed her line of sight. "He¡¯s one of the Vampire Generals," Velnorah explained, her voice shaking. "He¡¯s... he¡¯s my mother¡¯s right hand. If he¡¯s here, then this isn¡¯t just a scouting attack. This is a full-scale invasion." ... Meanwhile, a beautiful woman was lying on the bed with her white hair spilled over the luxurious bed. A soft sigh escaped Qian Shi¡¯s lips as her golden eyes glowed faintly "So, it has begun..." Artoria Evelyne who was sitting beside her on the bed, asked in concern "Is there no way to stop this fate, Sister Shi?" "If there is... I would have done that." Find more chapters on novelhall.Co?m ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 671: The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [1] As the crimson sky rippled with energy, more enormous portals tore through the skies, their swirling edges crackling with red lightning. One by one, multiple Vampire Arks began to emerge from the dimensional rifts, their massive forms cutting through the air like gliding in blood waters. The largest Ark, which dwarfed even the Jade Eclipse Sect¡¯s main hall, hovered at the center of the invasion. Surrounding it, smaller Arks formed an enormous fleet, each exuding an aura of dread. From their hulls, powerful beams of crimson energy began to form, gathering at the tips of their jagged spires. *SWOOOSHH* The energy churned and hissed, growing brighter and more volatile with each passing second. Ji Shuang stood at the window staring at the massive fleet and the destructive energy they were amassing. The protective barrier of the Jade Eclipse Sect shimmered around them, its golden glow getting ready to protect them from the beams. Velnorah let out a shaky breath "Why did they attack without telling me... and isn¡¯t the fleet larger than it¡¯s supposed to be?" Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes squinted as he glanced at Ji Shuang. "Can the barrier withstand those beams?" Ji Shuang shook her head "The barrier is powered by the Sect¡¯s formation core. It¡¯s one of the strongest defensive formations in the realm, but..." She glanced back at the Arks, her eyes narrowing. "Even the strongest defenses have limits. If those beams hit all at once, the barrier will collapse." Outside the sect- The Vampires moved like machines, their forces swarming the skies as the Arks loomed menacingly overhead. From the smaller rifts, elite Vampire warriors poured out in droves, their dark armor glinting under the red sky. Hovering amidst them were their commanders... powerful Vampires exuding auras so suffocatingly that even the bravest disciples of the Jade Eclipse Sect would have faltered at the sight. From the lead Ark, a deep, resonant voice echoed across the battlefield. "Jade Eclipse Sect! Your time has come! Submit to the might of the Vampiric Star, or be annihilated!" The voice belonged to none other than Valtor, one of the Vampire Generals as he stood proudly on the prow of the largest Ark. His crimson eyes glowed with a sinister light as he raised his hand, signaling the fleet to prepare their assault. "Fire the Blood Beams." Each impact created a deafening *BOOM*, the sound reverberating through the mountains and valleys. Floating in mid air, Yan Zijin gazed at the Sect¡¯s barrier "Hmm, seems like it will break soon." Rui Lian, standing beside her, frowned as her eyes swept across the sky. "It¡¯s not just the Arks," she said, her tone laced with concern. "There are so many of them. And those rifts... they can summon even more forces directly from their star. This isn¡¯t just an attack. It¡¯s a full-scale invasion." Yan Zijin waved her hand dismissively, "Don¡¯t worry about numbers, Lian¡¯er. Numbers alone won¡¯t win them this battle. They might be bold, but they¡¯re not prepared for what awaits them." Rui Lian¡¯s frown deepened. "Even so, the rifts give them a constant stream of reinforcements. If they keep coming, we¡¯ll be overwhelmed eventually." A small smile tugged at the corner of Yan Zijin¡¯s lips as she turned to Rui Lian. "You underestimate the Sect. Since the day the Sect Master caught wind of that Vampire outside the Sect, she¡¯s been preparing for this moment and made sure all the Wing Masters stay within the sect most of the time." "She knew they¡¯d come eventually, and she made sure we were ready." Rui Lian¡¯s eyes flickered with understanding, but she still hesitated. "Even with preparations, there¡¯s a limit to how much we can handle, especially if their top forces arrive." Yan Zijin replied. "All thirteen Wing Masters are present in the Sect right now. Do you understand what that means?" "With them, we¡¯re not just ready... we¡¯re overprepared. Each Wing Master alone is a force to be reckoned with." Rui Lian¡¯s eyes widened slightly... The Wing Masters are the strongest cultivators of their respective Wings and were rarely gathered in one place due to their various duties. But now, they were all here... Yan Zijin continued "Even if their Patriarch himself shows up, the Sect Master can handle him. Ji Shuang isn¡¯t someone they can take lightly." Just as Rui Lian was about to respond, a sudden gust of wind swept through the air and Yun Xi appeared there, yellow energy flaring around her body. "Master, I am here!" Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze flickered toward her, a hint of approval in her otherwise calm eyes. "Good. Kill all the Vampires." Yun Xi¡¯s lips curved into a smirk as she clenched her fists "Yes, Master," Stay tuned with novelhall.Co?m ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 672 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [2] Chapter 672 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [2] Outside the barrier, the vampire fleet intensified its attack. The smaller Arks, positioned in a wide circle around the Sect, fired their beams one after another, each strike aiming for the same weakened points in the barrier. @@@@ Valtor, one of the Vampire General, stood on the prow of the largest Ark as he looked down at the battlefield. He raised his hand, and a surge of energy rippled outward, commanding the fleet to focus their firepower. "Increase the intensity! Break their defenses and show them the might of the Vampiric Star!" he growled, his voice echoing across the battlefield. The spires on the Arks glowed brighter, the energy at their tips condensing into deadly orbs. *FEENNN* With a unified hum, the Arks fired their beams once more, the crimson streaks cutting through the air like burning spears. The beam again struck the barrier with such force that the ground inside the Sect shook violently. Buildings trembled, tiles cracked, and disciples struggled to keep their balance. The second beam followed, then the third, and then a dozen more, one after another. The sky was like a chaotic storm of crimson and gold, the relentless barrage hammering the barrier with force. And suddenly... A deafening CRACK echoed through the Sect as the first breach appeared. A portion of the barrier shattered like glass, golden fragments scattering into the air before dissolving into light. "AHAHA!!" The Vampires outside let out a triumphant roar, their forces surging toward the exposed section. Zhao Tian, standing on a high platform with Velnorah by his side looked at the shattered barrier "Come on, Velnorah..." "Mhm." The two of them launched into the air, their figures cutting through the chaos as they headed toward the nearest Ark. *THOOMM* With a thunderous roar, the barrier shattered completely, golden light exploding outward in a final, desperate burst. The protective runes dissolved into the air, leaving the Sect exposed. A moment of stunned silence fell over the battlefield as both sides saw the shattered barrier. "RAHHHHHHHH!!!" Then, with a deafening roar, the Vampires surged forward, their forces descending upon the Sect like a tide of darkness. "Disciples, to arms!" A Wing Master shouted in a high-pitched voice. "Defend the Sect with everything you have!" The disciples and elders sprang into action, their weapons drawn and their auras flaring as they prepared to meet the incoming onslaught. Valtor descended from his Ark, his imposing figure landing with a thunderous impact. He drew a massive, blood-red sword from his back and his gaze swept over the sect grounds. Above the battlefield, the Wing Masters hovered, their auras blazing like stars in the night. One of the wing masters raised her hand, and a massive phoenix made of pure fire emerged, spreading its wings. The phoenix dove into the Vampire horde, exploding in a fiery inferno that incinerated hundreds of enemies instantly. "You dared to attack the Jade Eclipse Sect. Now, you''ll pay the price." Not far from them, the master of the Stormveil Wing summoned a tempest. His laughter boomed like thunder itself "Hahaha! Come, you wretches! Let me show you the power of the storm!" The other Wing Masters joined the fray. The ground shook as the master of the Sable Earth Wing stomped his foot, causing massive pillars of stone to erupt and crush the Vampires. For a moment, it seemed like the tide had turned. The combined might of the disciples, elders, and Wing Masters was too much for the Vampires to handle. Their forces were being decimated, and the rifts seemed to flicker as if they were weakening. "Is this all you''ve got?" But just as victory seemed within reach, a deep, guttural laugh echoed across the battlefield. "RAAAHHHHHHH!" The largest rift pulsed violently, and from its depths, even more vampires began to emerge. The second General who descended earlier looked at the battlefield. "So, These are the defenders of the Jade Eclipse Sect? Pathetic." The Vampire smiled, revealing hissharp fangs. "I am Malakar, one of the generals of the Vampir-" *sleesh* In the next instant, his head was cut off and his body blasted to bloody pieces. Yan Zijin looked down at the shocked faces of the vampires with an indifferent gaze "You creatures talk too much..." ... *tap* *tap* Meanwhile, Ji Shuang was walking through the halls of the main sect building, which she had rarely used. Reaching the end of the corridor, an enormous door appeared. Raising her hands, she pushed through the enormous stone door and stepped in. "It''s time..." --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 673 : The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [3] The battlefield outside the Jade Eclipse Sect was nothing but chaos incarnate. The crimson hue of the sky cast a blood-red tint over everything as disciples, elders, and wing masters unleashed their power against the relentless tide of vampires. Swords clashed, energy surged, and battle cries echoed across the mountains. The once serene surroundings of the Sect were now like a war zone, the lush greenery scorched and torn apart by the onslaught of techniques and attacks. The younger disciples, clad in the brown robes of the Sect, moved in synchronized formations. Though inexperienced compared to their elders, they fought with determination. "Don''t let them breach the inner walls!" shouted one of the senior disciples, his voice rising above the chaos. With a swift movement, he slashed his sword downward, releasing a crescent wave of energy that tore through several vampires in its path. Two vampires lunged at him from the sides, but before they could strike, an archer disciple from the Silver Moon Wing nocked an arrow. The glowing arrow pierced through both vampires, their bodies disintegrating into ash. "We''re holding the line!" a disciple shouted, his voice filled with hope. But their optimism was short-lived as more vampires poured from the crimson rifts above, snarling and screeching like feral beasts. The elders of the sect were spread across the battlefield. Elder Wu stood at the forefront. "Come, creatures of darkness!" he roared, slamming his palms together. A massive dragon of fire burst forth, its scales glowing like molten lava. *SWOOSSHHH* The dragon swept through the battlefield, incinerating dozens of vampires in an instant. Behind him, Elder Zhin chanted an incantation, her voice steady despite the turmoil around her. Thick vines pulsating with energy erupted from the ground, wrapping around vampires and crushing them with merciless force. Some of the vines carried blooming flowers that sprayed clouds of toxic pollen, reducing entire groups of vampires to lifeless husks. "Stay close to the formations!" Elder Lian shouted to the disciples near her. "Do not let their numbers overwhelm you!" Above the battlefield, the Wing Masters took the fight directly to the vampire commanders and the arks. Despite the overwhelming power of the Sect''s defenders, the vampires refused to retreat. Their commanders yelled orders, and their forces obeyed without hesitation. Waves of vampires surged forward, their claws tearing through the earth as they charged. Velnorah didn''t hesitate. Extending her hand, she summoned a swirling orb of blood, the liquid coalescing into the shape of a massive crimson scythe. The blade shimmered as its edge dripped with blood that hissed as it hit the floor. As the vampires lunged toward her, she moved. With a single swing of her scythe, an arc of crimson energy shot forward, tearing through the first wave of the vampires. The energy cut through their armor and bodies like paper, leaving a spray of blood and ash in its path. Two vampires flanked her from either side, their claws aiming for her neck. Without turning her head, Velnorah raised her free hand, her fingers curling as if gripping an invisible object. The blood of the fallen vampires on the floor suddenly rose, forming tendrils that wrapped around the vampires and froze them mid-air. "Did you forget who I am?" With a flick of her wrist, the blood tendrils constricted, crushing the vampires. Their bodies disintegrated into ash as she turned her attention to the rest of the enemies rushing toward her. Her scythe danced through the air, each swing accompanied by a burst of crimson energy that cleaved through armor and flesh alike. One of the vampires charged at her with a massive blade. He swung it down with tremendous force, the impact cracking the metallic floor beneath them. But Velnorah sidestepped effortlessly, her scythe spinning in her hands before she drove it into his chest. "Too slow..." "GRGHH!!" The vampire let out a guttural roar, but it was cut short as the scythe''s blade pulsed with energy. From behind, another vampire attempted to strike her with a dagger coated in venom. Without even turning around, Velnorah extended her hand, and a crimson barrier materialized behind her, absorbing the blow. The barrier shattered into shards of blood that shot forward, piercing the vampire''s body and pinning him to the wall. As she finished, she glanced at Zhao Tian in the corner of her eye. "So, what do you think? My.. powers..." She looked at him expectantly, as if she wanted to hear his praise or something. With a chuckle, he replied "You looked really cool with that scythe..." Velnorah''s heart fluttered upon hearing this and she nodded her head "Come, lets go further..." ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 674 : The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [4] The stone door groaned as it swung open, revealing a dimly lit chamber. Ji Shuang stepped inside, looking around. The room was vast, its domed ceiling disappearing into shadows, and the air was thick with a sacred energy. The walls were adorned with intricate runes, each glowing faintly with a golden light. Lining the room, there were enormous statues of the Sect''s founding ancestors, each carved with exquisite detail. The figures'' expressions were stern, as if they were silently judging the one who dared to disturb their eternal watch. Ji Shuang''s steps echoed softly as she walked deeper into the chamber, her gaze shifting from one statue to the next. As she approached the center of the room, her eyes locked onto the towering crystal obelisk. Its surface shimmered with energy, swirling like liquid light trapped within its crystalline confines. Stopping a few paces before the obelisk, Ji Shuang sank to her knees, her robes pooling around her like rippling water. She bowed her head, her hands resting on the cold stone floor. "Oh, revered ancestors, the Sect is in grave danger once again. Vampires from the Vampiric Star have come to our gates, threatening to destroy all that you built with your sacrifices. The protective barrier weakens, and our disciples fight valiantly, but their numbers are overwhelming." She lifted her head slightly, her gaze meeting the stern eyes of the nearest statue, as though seeking its approval "You who forged this Sect with blood, sweat, and unwavering will... I humbly ask for your guidance and aid. Protect your descendants, as you have done in the past." As her words faded into the air, the runes on the walls began to glow brighter, their golden light pulsating faster. A low hum filled the chamber and Ji Shuang rose to her feet as she placed her hands against the surface of the obelisk. "I invoke the bond between the living and the departed..." "Lend me your strength, ancestors, so that we may defend the Jade Eclipse Sect and preserve its legacy." The hum grew louder, and the light within the obelisk intensified, bathing the entire chamber in a dazzling brilliance. The statues seemed to come alive, their eyes glowing faintly and Ji Shuang could feel the weight of their gazes. A deep, resonant voice echoed through the chamber, startling her. It came out of everywhere and nowhere at once, a blend of countless voices speaking in unison. "Ji Shuang, child of the Jade Eclipse Sect... why do you call upon us?"@@@@ *sleesh* With a flick of her fingers, the spears shot forward, impaling the remaining vampires with precision. The corridor was silent once more, as the faint noise of dripping blood from her scythe echoed. ... As Velnorah stepped into the core chamber, her gaze swept across the large, dimly lit space. The pulsating astral stones embedded in the walls radiated an eerie crimson glow, casting flickering shadows across the room. The chamber was teeming with vampires, their eyes gleaming with hunger as they turned toward the intruders. At the center of the horde there was a tall, imposing vampire with pale skin. His dark armor was intricately detailed, and his aura exuded an oppressive power that made him stand out among the others. He rested one hand on the hilt of his blade, tilting his head slightly as he looked at Velnorah with a faint smirk of intrigue. "Lady Velnorah. Is that truly you? It''s been a while." Velnorah''s crimson eyes narrowed as she stepped forward, her scythe glowing with a faint red light. "Yeah, Zaltran. It''s me." Zaltran''s smirk widened as he stepped closer, the other vampires parting to make way for him. "So, you''ve chosen to betray your own kind." He gestured lazily toward Zhao Tian, who stood beside her with an unbothered expression. "Tell me, Lady Velnorah... was it for him? For this... human?" Zhao Tian didn''t react to the jab, but Velnorah''s grip on her scythe tightened. Zaltran chuckled at her silence and he took a slow step forward, his gaze shifting back to Zhao Tian "For a puny huma¡ª" Before he could finish, a brilliant arc of crimson energy sliced through the air, so fast that most of the vampires didn''t even see it coming. *sleesh* Zaltran''s head was severed cleanly from his shoulders, his expression frozen in a mix of shock and disbelief as his lifeless body crumpled to the ground with a dull *thud*. Velnorah twirled her scythe with fluid grace as she stared down at Zaltran''s fallen body. "Nothing about my Vryienne is puny..." ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 675 : The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [5] As Zaltran''s headless body collapsed to the ground, a silence swept through the core chamber. "GRAARGHHH!!" Then, in the blink of an eye, the silence was shattered by an uproar of enraged roars as the vampires surged forward. Velnorah''s scythe shimmered in the crimson glow as she crouched low. Then¡ªboom!¡ªthe ground beneath her cracked as she launched herself into the horde like a streak of crimson lightning. The first vampire barely had time to raise his weapon before her scythe cleaved straight through his torso. Blood sprayed in an arc as his upper body slid off his legs, collapsing into a heap of gore. Another lunged at her from behind, but without even turning, Velnorah spun her scythe in a deadly whirlwind, carving through flesh and bone. The vampire''s eyes widened in shock as his body split diagonally, collapsing into two halves before he even understood what had happened. More came at her... dozens of them. She danced through the chaos as her movements became fluid, elegant, and utterly merciless. Every flick of her scythe painted the chamber in blood, and every step she took was over a fallen corpse. One vampire wielding dual daggers tried to outmaneuver her, darting to her side and striking toward her exposed ribcage. With a flick of her wrist, her scythe''s blade detached into segmented chains and the weapon wrapped around his neck in an instant. She yanked it hard, and the chain constricted- *snap* His head popped off like a crushed grape, rolling across the floor.@@@@ Two more vampires charged together, one swinging a massive greatsword while the other channeled crimson energy into his palms, preparing a destructive spell. She lifted her free hand, and in an instant, the blood from the dead vampires coalesced into a swirling vortex around her. With a flick of her fingers, the blood took a shape... forming jagged crimson spears that hovered in the air. Boom! The spears shot forward, impaling the vampire and his body convulsed as the crimson spikes drilled through him, pinning him to the wall. The greatsword-wielding vampire howled in rage and swung his blade downward in a mighty arc. But Velnorah moved faster as she phased... her body momentarily dissolving into a mist of blood as she dodged his strike. She reappeared behind him... Then, in a single fluid motion, she buried her scythe into his back and ripped upward, splitting him in half from the waist up. His entrails spilled onto the floor as his bisected body crumpled in a heap. More vampires hesitated now. Fear began to seep into their eyes. But it was far too late for second thoughts. Alarms blared throughout the vessel and red warning lights flickered. "Two down," Velnorah mused, twirling her scythe as she eyed the last, largest stone in the center of the chamber. She lifted her scythe high above her head. The blood surrounding it condensed, sharpening into a jagged, spiraling edge. Then, with one final, decisive swing... SHHRRKKK! Her scythe cleaved into the core stone, splitting it in half. For a moment, everything was silent. Then... BOOOOOM! An explosion erupted from the core, sending shockwaves rippling through the entire ark. The walls tore apart, sections of the ship breaking off as fiery debris scattered through the sky. Velnorah spun midair, landing gracefully beside Zhao Tian as the ark''s structure collapsed around them. With a chuckle, Zhao Tian spoke "You did all the work..." The entire ark was now in freefall. Outside, the battlefield watched in stunned silence as the enormous structure lost its stability. From a distance, the sect''s disciples and elders saw the ark begin its final descent. The sky was filled with burning fragments as the ark fell from the skies, crashing down toward the battlefield below. Velnorah turned to Zhao Tian. "Shall we?" "Mhm..." Then, in a blur of motion, the two figures vanished... leaping from the crumbling ruins just before the ark made an impact. *THOOMMM* The ground shook as the ark slammed into the battlefield below and a devastating shockwave ripped through the land. Flying in mid-air, Zhao Tian''s gaze flickered to the other two enormous arks like that "One down, two more to go..." As they were about to move, suddenly a blade appeared out of nowhere, aiming for Zhao Tian''s neck. Zhao Tian instinctively raised his sword to parry, but a crimson scythe appeared before him and parried the blade. "Hoh... dear Norah." ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 676 : The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [6] *clank* Velnorah''s body shot backward, forced away by the strength behind the strike and she quickly twisted in mid-air, stabilizing herself before her sharp gaze flickered forward. Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed as he glanced at the woman floating in the air ''Velnorah''s mother...'' Velnorah gritted her teeth and looked at her mother. With a chuckle, Elvoria spoke "As I expected, you have really decided to betray your own kind.. heh." Twin blades made of blood condensed around her palms as she tilted her head "I had doubts on you since the day I heard you got a human as a Vryienne..." "That''s why we didn''t tell you about the time of the attack..." Her grin widened as she spoke "Till now, I cannot kill you because you have royal blood running through your veins." "But now that you have betrayed your kind... I got permission from the patriarch, Uncle himself to kill you..." "I will exterminate you, the sole disgrace in my life." *swoosh* She vanished in a blur of crimson light, reappearing right in front of Velnorah with terrifying speed. Her twin blood blades sliced downward in a cross-slash, their edges glowing with a red hue. CLANG! Velnorah barely managed to intercept the attack, raising her scythe in a diagonal block. The force behind Elvoria''s strike sent a shockwave rippling through the air, and the impact reverberated through Velnorah''s arms. Before Velnorah could retort, Elvoria''s twin blades dispersed into liquid blood, reforming instantly in a new position... this time, aiming straight for Velnorah''s ribs! SWOOSH! Velnorah twisted her body, her speed barely saving her from being skewered. The tip of one blade sliced through the air, grazing her side. A thin line of blood appeared on her waist, but she didn''t even flinch. Using the momentum of her dodge, Velnorah spun, her scythe carving through the air in a wide arc. The crescent-shaped blade, gleaming with crimson energy, aimed straight for Elvoria''s midsection. SHIIING! At the last moment, Elvoria flickered away... her body melting into a burst of blood mist, only to reform a few meters behind Velnorah. Velnorah launched herself forward, swinging her scythe in a deadly upward slash, aiming to cleave Elvoria in half. Elvoria reacted instantly. Her left blade moved to parry, intercepting the scythe''s deadly edge. The moment their weapons clashed, Elvoria used her right blade to strike a precise thrust aimed at Velnorah''s throat! But Velnorah had fought Elvoria before. She knew her mother''s tricks. Instead of retreating, Velnorah twisted her scythe mid-air, using the curved blade to hook Elvoria''s weapon and redirect the thrust away from her neck! SLASH! The red blade barely missed, slicing through strands of Velnorah''s hair instead of her flesh. Using this opening... Velnorah countered. Velnorah, seizing the moment, let out a sharp breath and twisted her body mid-air... Her heel arced forward in a brutal kick aimed at Elvoria''s ribs. *woosh* But a sudden explosion of blood energy erupted from Elvoria''s body, that disrupted the air and forced both Zhao Tian and Velnorah backward. Zhao Tian''s eyes narrowed "Tch... she''s slippery." Velnorah wiped a trickle of blood from her lip and clicked her tongue. "Tian, we''re packing her up." "Yeah..." A brief glance was exchanged between them... Then... Velnorah lunged first, spinning her scythe in a crimson blur and she disappeared in a flicker of blood mist, reappearing behind Elvoria in an instant. Zhao Tian, at the same time, vanished from his place. Elvoria''s eyes narrowed and she ducked, barely avoiding the bladed edge of Zhao Tian''s sword as it whistled past her neck. SLASH! Velnorah''s scythe tore through her shoulder, leaving a deep crimson gash that sprayed blood into the air. Elvoria snarled and the blood that had just spilled suddenly froze mid-air, then reversed... Flowing back into her wound like it had never left. She let out a low chuckle. "You really think you can kill me like this, Norah?" As she raised her hand, blood seeped and rose into the air, forming a storm of crimson blades around her. Velnorah and Zhao Tian barely had a second to react before... WHOOSH! The bloodstorm erupted. Countless razor-sharp lances of blood shot forward like a tidal wave, spiraling unpredictably toward both of them. Velnorah spun her scythe in a defensive arc. SHING! CLANG! She parried a dozen of them, but one slipped through, grazing her thigh and leaving a deep, stinging wound. "Urghh..." Zhao Tian moved like a blur, teleporting between the projectiles and deflecting as many as he could. But the attacks were relentless. "Tch... enough of this." Swirling flames and wind erupted from Zhao Tian''s body, crashing into an enormous firestorm as it spread across the air, devouring the blood blades instantly. Velnorah retracted her blade and let out a soft sigh, "Thank you, Tian..." Seeing this, Elvoria smirked "You do have some petty tricks up your sleeve..." Meanwhile, Selena who was floating high in the air, smiled seeing her little sister''s fight "Seems like she is having fun..." "How about we have some fun?" Hearing a voice, she turned her head... --------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 677 : The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [7] "Lady Hanyue...." Lan Shuqin hurriedly ran through the hallways, her footsteps echoing against the polished marble. *creek* Reaching Zhou Hanyue''s room, she didn''t bother to knock and hurriedly pushed the door open, entering "Lady Hanyue..." Zhou Hanyue, who was seated on an elegant couch with a book resting on her lap, raised her gaze in mild surprise to see panicked Lan Shuqin. She frowned slightly, placing a silken bookmark between the pages before setting the book down on the table beside her. "What happened, Shuqin? Did that guy do something?" Something inside her instinctively linked any form of chaos to that man. After all, ever since he entered her life, nothing had been the same. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire Lan Shuqin quickly shook her head, hands gripping the hem of her robes as she stepped closer. "No, Lady Hanyue... it''s far worse than that. The Jade Eclipse Sect is under attack by vampires." Huh? Zhou Hanyue raised an eyebrow in surprise "By vampires?" Nodding her head, Lan Shuqin hastily spoke, "Yeah... I heard it''s a full-scale invasion and there is a large battle going on in the Sect... Everyone is fighting. Disciples, Elders and Wing masters... everyone." "The Emperor also has sent forces from here to help." This wasn''t just an isolated attack on a single sect... this was a power move. A strategic assault against one of the most powerful factions in the realm. Zhou Hanyue felt a genuine sense of unease creeping into her chest. The Jade Eclipse Sect was one of the strongest factions in the cluster of High stars, if even the Wing Masters were forced into battle, then this wasn''t a simple act of aggression. It was a deliberate, calculated move. As she realized the extent of the situation, Zhou Hanyue''s eyes widened slightly "Where is Zhao Tian?" Lan Shuqin hesitated. That single second of hesitation made Zhou Hanyue''s heart lurch. Shaking her head, Lan Shuqin replied "He is not h-here... He must be in the Sect." Zhou Hanyue''s eyes trembled as she thought of her curse "N-No... what if something happens to him?" However, at this time, suddenly the atmosphere''s color shifted. The white sunrays that poured into the room through the windows suddenly changed to crimson. The once clear afternoon sky was now washed in blood-red hues, casting eerie shadows across the polished floors and reflecting off the glass of the ornate furnishings in the room. Huh? Zhou Hanyue and Lan Shuqin looked around in surprise "What is this..." With a faint nod, Yan Zijin replied "I can see that..." Selna smiled faintly "And the reason you came all the way to meet me in this chaos...?" Yan Zijin glanced around at the battlefield where the disciples, elders, and other wing masters were fighting. "Right now, in this battlefield... you are the most dangerous one, so I came to take care of you, myself." Hearing this, Selena grinned "How honored I am to get targeted by... the strongest Wing Master in Jade Eclipse Sect." Yan Zijin just stayed silent hearing her taunt and Selena''s smile deepened. And in the next instant, she vanished- BOOM! A shockwave exploded through the sky as Selena reappeared behind Yan Zijin as her hand outstretched and claws of blood extended from her fingertips, aiming for the back of her neck. SHHHK! Yan Zijin''s body flickered, leaving an afterimage. Before Selena could react, Yan Zijin was suddenly above her, a streak of white light flashing downward as her hand chopped through the air, aiming directly at Selena''s skull. Selena''s eyes flashed in amusement, and she twisted mid-air as she disappeared like mist, evading the blow by a hair''s breadth. Swoosh! Yan Zijin''s attack tore through the mist, dissipating it, but Selena had already reformed a few meters away, licking her lips in delight. "Not bad," Selena admitted, rolling her shoulders. "Your speed is absurd." Yan Zijin let out a soft sigh, "That blood mist, only used by royal vampires.. can be quite annoying sometimes." Selena''s grin widened. "Hoh, seems like you know some stuff..." ... Meanwhile, at the same time, Yao Jing was dashing through the chaos searching for someone "Where is my Tian?" ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 678 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [8] 678 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [8] Selena''s grin widened as she lifted her hands, her fingers spreading outward. The very air trembled, saturated with the overwhelming presence of blood energy. The mist surrounding her thickened, taking on a darker hue, and as she slowly exhaled, the crimson fog began to twist and coil around her. Yan Zijin remained still, standing in midair with perfect balance, her hands lightly relaxed at her sides. With a single motion, Selena clawed through the air, and the blood mist around her solidified instantly... turning into dozens of twisting, crimson twigs with sharp pointy edges. The twigs lashed outward with horrifying speed, their tips sharpening into spears as they shot toward Yan Zijin from every possible angle. Yan Zijin''s body shifted by a hair''s breadth, and the first tendril barely missed her face, whipping past her. The second one came immediately after, aiming for her ribs. She tilted her body slightly, avoiding it easily, letting it pass within an inch of her waist. The third tendril? She didn''t dodge. Instead, she caught it with her bare hand. The blood spear trembled in her grip, struggling violently, but Yan Zijin''s fingers tightened and with a single pulse of raw strength, she crushed it. Selena''s eyes flickered in amusement. "Oh? Are you really going to fight me like that? Using only your bare hands?" Yan Zijin didn''t respond. She simply took a step forward... and vanished. BOOM! A sudden explosion of force erupted in font of Selena as Yan Zijin closed the distance in an instant. Before Selena could react, a perfectly executed chop slammed against her spine, sending a shockwave rippling through her body. "grgh.." Selena''s body jerked violently, her smirk faltering for the first time. Yan Zijin didn''t stop and she spun in midair, her leg cutting through the space between them... a brutal roundhouse kick that crashed against Selena''s ribs with bone-shattering force. CRACK! Selena was sent flying, her body twisting through the sky like a meteor. She crashed through one of the hovering vampire arks, tearing through its outer hull as explosions followed in her path. *THOOM* Yan Zijin remained still, watching. But just as quickly as she was thrown, Selena emerged from the wreckage. A slow, satisfied chuckle slipped from her lips. "That hurt," Selena said, grinning wildly, her green eyes burning with excitement. And for the first time... Selena''s entire body convulsed. She felt it. The raw force behind the attack. It wasn''t just strength... it was like gravity itself pressing against her, a force so overwhelmingly pure and refined that it bypassed her defenses entirely. "Arghhh!" She coughed blood. Even as a vampire, her body screamed in pain. Then Yan Zijin twisted and a brutal axe kick slammed down on Selena''s back, sending her plummeting toward the battlefield like a falling star. BOOOOOMMM! The earth shattered on impact, the very ground trembling beneath the sheer devastation of the strike. Smoke and debris exploded outward, engulfing the battlefield in a cloud of dust. Yan Zijin slowly descended, landing gracefully on a floating stone fragment as she looked at the impact site. For a few moments... there was only silence. Then, a slow, crooked laugh came from within the crater. "Haa.. Hahaha..." Selena stood up as blood still dripped from the corner of her lips, but her expression was¡ª Ecstatic. "You..." She wiped her mouth, her smile widening even more. "You''re really something else... as we thought, along with Ji Shuang, you are really a nuisance." *FEENNN* At this time, the rift in the skies expanded, and even more arks began to descend down the battlefield. Selena raised her gaze to look at the skies and chuckled "Ohh, many generals are coming." "They can keep the wing masters in check." ... "Norah... you really got bold, huh, Now you are really fighting against me... just a while ago, you were trembling beneath me." Velnorah''s eyelashes quivered as she gripped the deep gash on her abdomen "Urghhh..." Zhao Tian hurriedly held her in his hands and used his light energy to heal her. A red glint passed through Elvoria''s eyes as she muttered "Plurret..." -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 679 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [9] 679 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [9] A red glint passed through Elvoria''s eyes as she muttered "Plurret..." Her lips curled into a sadistic grin, and the air around her began to shift. Her robes fluttered in the wind, but it was the pulsing blood veins running along her arms that caught the attention of both Zhao Tian and Velnorah. The crimson veins that had been swirling around her body suddenly exploded outward, wrapping around her limbs in intricate patterns. Her dark black hair turned to a brilliant white, glowing with an eerie light. Her pale skin shimmered with a faint glow and a crown of blood-red mist formed around her head, the energy manifesting as delicate, sharp shards that hovered above her like a halo. Her eyes are no longer just red but a swirling mix of crimson and black. Getting healed by Zhao Tian''s light energy, Velnorah gritted her teeth "Plurret form... Shit." The air itself was bleeding. The sky churned like a living being, painted in the hues of blood and darkness as the battlefield twisted under Elvoria''s dominion. The air itself had become a crimson storm, thick with the scent of iron, and the very fabric of reality within the Blood Domain warped in response to her transformation. Zhao Tian also noticed the shift in space energy and his gaze narrowed "We are in her domain...?" Velnorah gripped her scythe and nodded her head "Yeah, her Plurret domain... this Plurret form is only taught to high-ranking royal blood vampires." "Haa... I never got the chance to learn this." Elvoria stood in the sky with her Plurret form fully awakened as she stared down at Velnorah and Zhao Tian. With a slow, almost leisurely tilt of her head, she raised her hand. The blood sigils floating in the sky trembled before responding to her will as the glyphs pulsed like a network of veins across the skies. From the glyphs, dozens of crimson chains descended, embedding themselves into the battlefield like massive fangs, anchoring her domain deeper into reality. Zhao Tian tensed and gripped his sword tighter as he also used his domain ''Arcane Enclave''. Beside him, Velnorah let out a sharp breath and her hand trembled as she gripped the shaft of her scythe. Elvoria''s lips curled into a grin. "You two actually thought you could keep up with me?" *flick* Then, without warning, she vanished. In the blink of an eye, she reappeared directly in front of Velnorah, her fingers curled like claws, as a crimson spike extended from her palm. @@@@ The hands pulled in opposite directions. Velnorah''s vision blurred as her body detonated into a spray of blood. *SPLASH* Or at least, that''s what it looked like. In reality, her blood had been forcibly separated from her body. It was Blood Phantasm, a technique so cruel that even among vampires, it was considered forbidden. Her body was still intact, but her blood... was being siphoned into Elvoria''s control, leaving her trapped in a state between existence and death. Elvoria materialized a few feet away, watching the struggle with an air of satisfaction. She extended her hand, and the hands holding Velnorah tightened. "You were never meant to be my equal," she murmured. Before she could finish absorbing her, however, a sudden explosion of white light cut through the battlefield. Zhao Tian reappeared and slashed his sword, unleashing a crescent wave of white energy aimed directly at Elvoria. The sheer force of the attack rippled through the air, momentarily tearing apart the blood mist. But rather than dodge... Elvoria caught it. A single hand raised as her fingers closed around the energy and it shattered in her grasp. The impact scorched her palm, and for the first time, she looked at the burning wound with curiosity. ''Sword energy... along with elemental energies?'' A soft chuckle escaped her lips. "Oh? You actually managed to leave a mark." Raising her other hand, she willed the battlefield to change once more. The crimson chains embedded in the land began pulling tighter. The sky trembled, and from above, a massive crimson sun began to form. Velnorah, still trapped, felt her vision dimming, her consciousness fading. Above them, Elvoria smiled as the Crimson Sun began to burn brighter "This is the end.. " ------------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 680 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [10] 680 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion [10] Looking at the crimson sun, Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed as a black glint passed through his eyes. ''Prime time.'' Prime time - It is a technique using the laws of time by which he is able to go back in time 6 seconds within a radius of 10 meters. As the time flowed back, Zhao Tian took a deep breath and looked at Elvoria, who was about to unleash that Crimson Sun. ''I didn''t want to create a commotion by using this... but got no other choice.'' *swoosh* He disappeared from his place, leaving a trail of dark energy and the next instant appeared in front of Elvoria. Elvoria''s gaze squinted as she felt something was off and instinctively raised her hand to block his slash. The moment her fingertip touched Zhao Tian''s blade, a burst of dark lightning surged through her veins, crawling through her body like a thousand tiny needles piercing into her flesh. ''Wha-'' A violent tremor ran through her body, and for the first time, her Plurret-enhanced body faltered. The energy of dark lightning crackled along her limbs, disrupting the blood inscriptions on her skin. Zhao Tian teleported instantly, appearing beside Velnorah, who was still trapped in her suspended, half-existent state. Without hesitation, he grabbed her, pouring his own energy into her body, overriding the technique that had left her trapped between life and death. The moment their energies connected, Velnorah''s eyes flew open and she took sharp, desperate gasps as blood once again surged through her veins. Her body trembled as she instinctively reached for her scythe, feeling the weight of existence returning to her. "Haa.. Haa..." She had been mere seconds from dying... yet now she was back, alive, standing beside Zhao Tian. Zhao Tian lowered her gently onto the ground, his eyes filled with concern. "Velnorah, are you alright?" Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she swallowed hard, "Y-Yeah..." Above them, Elvoria''s eyes blazed in anger as the dark lightning crackled across her veins, but she quickly forced it out and regained control. "You..." she hissed, her voice dripping with anger and disbelief. "Darkness... how can a mere human wield that?" Zhao Tian turned to face her fully, his grip tightening on his sword ''I think I can get leverage in battle with Darkness...'' A surge of black energy rippled from his body, merging with the lightning and fire that crackled along his limbs. Elvoria''s expression twisted in anger "You think your tricks will save you?" A thunderous explosion erupted as he reappeared directly in front of Elvoria with his sword coated in dark flames and his space domain expanded outward in a swirl, distorting the surroundings. The moment he slashed, his attack rippled through multiple layers, striking her body at different angles at once. Elvoria quickly reacted and her blood mist crown flared as she raised both her arms, forming a massive crimson barrier reinforced by thousands of vampiric sigils. *CLANG* The moment Zhao Tian''s blade connected, a shockwave tore through the air as the clash of dark flames and blood energy sent tremors through the domain. But Zhao Tian wasn''t done. The air howled as she reappeared instantly in front of them, her pale fingers coated in an aura of pulsating blood energy, shaped into razor-sharp claws. She lashed out at Zhao Tian first, her movement so fast that even his enhanced reflexes barely caught it in time. CLANG! His sword clashed against her claws, sparks exploding from the collision. The sheer force behind her attack sent a pain through his arms, his grip tightening on his blade as he pushed back, struggling to hold his ground. Velnorah lunged from the side, her scythe spinning in a wide arc, aiming to carve through her mother''s waist... But Elvoria twisted mid-air, her entire body liquefying into a swirl of crimson mist, effortlessly dodging the attack before reforming behind Velnorah in an instant. Before Velnorah could react, a solid knee smashed into her back. A loud CRACK echoed as she was sent hurtling downward, crashing into the ruined battlefield below. Zhao Tian''s blue eyes narrowed. The moment Elvoria turned to face him again, he teleported. A flicker of space distortion... then he reappeared directly above her. With a ferocious swing, he brought his sword down, infused with ''spatial compression'', aiming to carve straight through her shoulder. Elvoria raised her arm, blocking the blade with her forearm, and for a split second, time seemed to freeze as their powers clashed. A sudden, violent shockwave erupted between them, warping the air, and in that instant, Elvoria struck back. With inhuman speed, her free hand shot forward... Her clawed fingers pierced straight into Zhao Tian''s ribs. SHKKK! "Grghh..." Blood splattered through the air as her fingers dug into his side, stopping just before they could pierce into his organs. Zhao Tian gritted his teeth, ignoring the pain, and activated his teleportation again, shifting several meters away. But Elvoria wasn''t done. She whirled around mid-air, her leg slicing through the space between them, sending a blade of condensed blood energy slashing toward him. Zhao Tian''s reflexes kicked in and raised his sword just in time to deflect the attack, but the sheer power behind it still sent him skidding backward, his boots grinding against the fractured battlefield. Before she could press her advantage, Velnorah rejoined the fight. ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Dont forget to give Golden Tickets Akkuzz_69 Chapter 681 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion - Interlude 681 The Dusk of the Bloody Invasion - Interlude The moment Elvoria prepared to counter against Zhao Tian, a blur of crimson streaked through the air. Velnorah reappeared at Elvoria''s flank with her scythe already in motion, slicing toward her mother''s ribcage in a precise arc. The blade carried a powerful vacuum effect, pulling in the surrounding air and twisting it into a sharp vortex of compressed blood energy. *SWOOSH* Elvoria raised her arms up, blocking the attack with her forearm, but the force of the strike still sent vibrations rippling through her bones. Sparks of blood energy crackled where the blade met flesh, the pressure leaving a thin, shallow gash along her arm... the first real wound Velnorah had ever inflicted on her mother. "You''ve improved, little one." Before Velnorah could pull back, Elvoria retaliated instantly. She shifted her weight, her free hand twisting mid-air as her palm glowed with concentrated blood energy, and with a sharp thrust, she drove her fingers straight toward Velnorah''s exposed chest. *crack* But before the attack could land, a crackling explosion of black lightning cut through the space between them. Zhao Tian teleported directly behind Elvoria, his sword already coated in a mixture of lightning and space energy. A single slash aimed at her spine. Elvoria''s crimson gaze flickered, and in a split second, she twisted her body, bending her spine at an impossible angle to dodge the attack. Zhao Tian''s blade whistled through empty air, barely missing her flesh... But before she could counter, Velnorah capitalized on the opening. She drove her knee upward, striking Elvoria''s abdomen with brutal force, her blood energy flaring around her like a fiery explosion. "Urghh..." Elvoria grunted, her body jerking slightly from the impact. But she recovered instantly. Her hand lashed out, grabbing Velnorah''s ankle mid-air, and with inhuman strength, she swung her daughter like a whip, aiming to slam her into the ground... Only for Zhao Tian to intercept. He caught Velnorah mid-air, pivoting as he used his momentum to launch her back toward Elvoria like a human projectile. Velnorah flipped gracefully, and she slashed downward with the scythe. Elvoria barely dodged in time, but Velnorah had expected that. The moment her scythe missed, she released the weapon... And with a flick of her fingers, the blade suddenly extended, bending through the air like liquid, following Elvoria''s dodge like a snake. Elvoria''s eyes narrowed and she manifested a shield of blood energy, blocking the attack just in time. *clank* The force sent her skidding backward in mid-air, her boots scraping against the ground. For a moment, she looked at her arm. The blood shield had absorbed most of the force, but a thin cut had formed on her wrist. Velnorah landed beside Zhao Tian taking heavy breaths but her grip on her scythe was steady. They both knew this was their chance. Velnorah''s scythe had sliced across her chest, cutting through flesh and bone, and disrupting her blood essence. The blood mist dissipated, revealing the ruined battlefield around them. The sky was still dyed in crimson, the sigils of her shattered domain pulsing erratically. She lifted her gaze, her lips parting slightly as if she was about to say something... But Zhao Tian and Velnorah weren''t done. Before she could even attempt to retaliate, they moved together. The impact sent a violent tremor inside her body as blood and organs gushed out of her body like a paste. "GRURGHHH!" Velnorah pivoted mid-air and she raised her scythe high above her head. "Goodbye, Mother..." She swung down with all her strength. *SLEESH* The blade cleaved through Elvoria''s entire torso, slicing her in half. A moment of silence followed. "GUHH!" A sharp, choked gasp escaped Elvoria''s lips and her eyes widened, the swirling crimson within her eyes flickering as though a part of her had finally begun to understand... ... that this was the end. No second chances. Her upper body separated from the lower half, cleaved so cleanly that for a fraction of a second, her consciousness still clung to existence, her mind struggling to comprehend what had just happened. Blood erupted from the wound like a torrential spray of deep red... The raw power of Velnorah''s scythe and Zhao Tian''s spatial distortion had severed not just her flesh but her very essence, unraveling her from the inside out. Her severed lower half crumbled first, breaking apart into flakes of blackened mist, dispersing into the wind. Her upper half remained for a moment longer and her fingers twitched as if trying to reach for something... A weapon? A counterattack? No. She was reaching for something she could never grasp again. Her crimson lips parted as if she wanted to say something¡ªto curse, to sneer, to laugh... But the words never came. Her body disintegrated into a swirling burst of crimson mist, vanishing into the sky, leaving behind nothing... Elvoria Di Gardia is dead. Chapter 682 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [1] 682 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [1] For some moments, the battlefield was quiet. The wind blew through the dust, carrying with it the final traces of crimson mist, scattering the last remains of Elvoria''s existence into the empty night. Zhao Tian slowly lowered his sword and his eyes narrowed, expecting one final trick... But none came. It was over. He turned, his gaze falling upon Velnorah, who was standing there gripping her scythe tightly. Her breath was heavy, her shoulders rising and falling. She stared at the spot where her mother had stood, but there was no satisfaction in her eyes. No relief. Just emptiness. Zhao Tian took a step forward. "Velnorah...?" Her gaze trembled as a soft whisper esaped his lips "She never loved me... did she?" Zhao Tian blinked his eyes and he knew there was no easy answer to that question. He didn''t lie to comfort her. He didn''t offer false words of hope; instead, he stepped forward and gently pulled her into his arms. For the first time in her life, Velnorah allowed herself to grieve. Her shoulders shook as a single tear slipped down her cheek, disappearing into the fabric of Zhao Tian''s robes. She had killed the monster that had haunted her nightmares. And yet... Why did it still hurt so much? ... *BOOOM* The battle between Yan Zijin and Selena raged on, their clash shaking the skies above the battlefield. Each impact of Selena''s blood-forged sabers against Yan Zijin''s bare fists sent shockwaves ripping outward, distorting the air with sheer force. *flick* Selena vanished in a blur of red mist, reappearing in front of Yan Zijin in an instant, her blade already descending toward the her. But before the strike could land... Yan Zijin twisted her right leg and her foot collided with Selena''s wrist, knocking the incoming blade off course, before she spun like a hurricane, her other leg whipping around in a devastating counter-kick. BANG! The force sent Selena hurtling backward, her body skidding through the air as the crimson mist swirled violently around her. "You''re quite the brute," she teased with a chuckle. Without another word, Yan Zijin dashed forward, breaking the sound barrier with sheer speed. She wanted to deny it, to convince herself that she was misinterpreting what she was seeing. But she couldn''t. Because she knew. The Lacrimosa pact between her and Elvoria, the invisible thread that had tied them together for centuries... was gone. It had been severed the moment Elvoria had died. A piece of herself had been ripped away, and she hadn''t even noticed until now. Her hands began to tremble and the grip on her gauntlets faltered. Yan Zijin''s eyes narrrowed as Selena lowered her arms and the energy around her collapsed as if something inside her had shattered beyond repair. ''What happened?'' At that moment, Selena''s killing intent exploded. *WOOSH* A pulse of pure bloodlust rippled through the atmosphere and it was so intense that people on both sides of the battle froze mid-fight, their instincts screaming at them to run. A vampire general standing miles away dropped to his knees, gasping for air, his entire body shaking violently under the sheer weight of Selena''s presence. "Huh?" Even Yan Zijin had to shift her stance, bracing against the sudden burst of overwhelming malice. Selena slowly turned her gaze downward. Her crimson eyes, once filled with amusement and arrogance, were now emotionless. Her lips parted, and in a voice so eerily calm it sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it... "Velnorah... you really killed her." She took a slow step forward. Then another. And then... She vanished. *swoosh* A streak of pure blood energy cut through the sky, heading straight for Velnorah and Zhao Tian. "Not so fast..." Zhao Tian''s eyes squinted, his grip tightening on his blade as he instinctively teleported in front of her, ready to intercept... But before he could, another force crashed into Selena''s path. BOOM! The sky shook violently, the impact sending a shockwave so powerful that it split the clouds apart, forcing the factions below to stumble back, shielding their eyes from the intensity. And standing in the way of Selena''s rampage... was Yao Jing. Eh? Zhao Tian was startled and blinked his eyes in surprise "Master?" ---------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 683 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [2] 683 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [2] Zhao Tian was startled to see Yao Jing blocking Selena''s attack. "Master...?" He had expected Yan Zijin to be the one to step in... but never her. @@@@ Selena, still hovering mid-air from the impact, narrowed her eyes at the woman before her. "And who the hell are you?" Yao Jing raised an eyebrow and asked "What job do you have with my disciple?" The ground beneath Yao Jing cracked as she steadied her stance and the flames coiled around her body. Selena has no time for chit-chat and glanced at Zhao Tian "Velnorah.. since you took my Vryienne..." *swoosh* As she dashed toward Zhao Tian, Yao Jing darted forward, intercepting her. Her right fist ignited as a surge of fire erupted around her arm and she drove it straight toward Selena''s face. The heat warped the air, creating a shimmering distortion that made it hard to gauge the true trajectory of her strike. Selena, however, was fast. She tilted her head at the last second, dodging the fiery punch as it shot past her cheek. With precision, she twisted her body, bringing her knee up toward Yao Jing''s stomach. BANG! Yao Jing barely managed to cross her arms in time, absorbing the hit, but the sheer impact sent her skidding backward. Before she could reset her stance¡ª Selena closed the distance again, slashing out with her clawed fingers aimed directly at Yao Jing''s throat. Yao Jing bent backward, dodging the swipe by mere inches, feeling the sharp tips of the claws graze across her neck. The moment her back arched fully, she twisted her body mid-motion, planting her left hand onto the ground and spinning into a counter-kick aimed at Selena''s temple. WHAM! The kick landed solidly, snapping Selena''s head to the side. Selena''s blood mist surged, forming solid red tendrils that shot toward Yao Jing like spears. Yao Jing flipped backward, dodging the first three... but the fourth coiled around her ankle, yanking her mid-air. SHRRK! The tendril whipped her sideways, slamming her into the ground, and sending dust and debris into the sky. Before Yao Jing could recover, Selena was already on her, a blood-formed blade materializing in her hand. She lunged, driving the blade toward Yao Jing''s stomach. ''I need to join the fight...'' As Selena was about to make her next move, a pillar of fire erupted from the ground beneath her. Selena''s eyes flickered downward, sensing the attack just in time, and she propelled herself backward with a burst of blood mist. But Yao Jing thrust her palm forward, and the pillar of fire surged into a massive wave, rushing toward Selena like a tidal force of pure destruction. Selena clicked her tongue "Persistent little insect." She raised her hand and took on that wave with her bare hand, until... A shadow flickered behind her. Velnorah. Seeing this, Selena''s eyes glinted with killing intent as she slashed the sword back at Velnorah. Velnorah was startled, as she didn''t expect Selena to counterattack immediately. ''Shit...'' As the blade came close to her neck, Velnorah''s eyes narrowed in horror. She had already committed to her strike. There was no way to dodge. ''I can''t dodge-'' *flick* In the next instant, Zhao Tian teleported to her and grabbed her wrist tightly. And he teleported out of there. "Fuck..." The scenery blurred, shifting in an instant. The next thing Velnorah knew... she was standing beside Yao Jing again and her pulse raced in dread. "Haa..." *sleesh* Selena''s blade sliced through nothing but air. Her gaze flickered toward them, "Always in the way, aren''t you?" Zhao Tian''s eyes narrowed ''With my space domain, I can barely keep up...'' ''And she hasn''t even used her Plurret form and Blood domain...'' His eyes flickered to the Wing Masters, who were busy fighting the horde of vampires. And then he glanced at Yan Zijin, who was thrashing the Vampire General she was fighting. ''We need to stall time till Master arrives...'' ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 684 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [3] 684 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [3] Zhao Tian''s grip on his sword tightened, his space domain fluctuating around him. Selena exhaled slowly, rolling her shoulders, and in the next instant, she vanished. A fraction of a second later... Zhao Tian barely raised his sword in time as Selena reappeared in front of him, her crimson blade descending. CLANG! The impact sent a shockwave ripping through the air, splitting the ground beneath them. But before Selena could press forward... A searing flame erupted beside her, forcing her to leap away. Yao Jing''s palm lashed out as a wave of fire exploded outward in all directions. Selena clicked her tongue, narrowly avoiding the inferno, but before she could counterattack... Velnorah struck from above. Her scythe carved through the air, leaving a blood-red arc trailing behind it. Selena''s eyes narrowed sharply and she twisted her body mid-air, flipping backward as Velnorah''s scythe grazed her shoulder. Selena thrust her hands forward, and the spikes of blood shot outward in all directions, seeking her enemies. Zhao Tian teleported to the side, barely avoiding one of the lances as it pierced straight through the air where he had just stood. Velnorah dodged backward, spinning her scythe to deflect the blood lances, but she was still forced on the defensive. Yao Jing gritted her teeth and clapped her hands together as the fire around her body condensed into a rotating sphere of flame. The fireball expanded mid-air, devouring Selena''s incoming blood attacks. Selena frowned slightly but remained unfazed. Velnorah spun her scythe in a wide arc, the crimson blade elongating with blood energy as she launched forward. Before she could retaliate, a fist streaking with flames tore toward her from the left. Selena twisted her body, avoiding the fist by mere inches... Only for Zhao Tian to appear behind her. His blade was already descending as the space energy and lightning crackled along the edges of the blade. In an instant, she ducked low, the spatial slash grazing past her head, severing several strands of her hair instead of her flesh. She snapped her foot up in a brutal kick, aiming for Zhao Tian''s ribs... BANG! He blocked with his forearm, but the sheer force sent him skidding backward. Velnorah took advantage of the opening, stepping in from the right. She swung her scythe low, aiming for Selena''s legs. It was Yan Zijin. After killing that annoying Vampire General, she came here. "I will take care of her..." As she spoke, she dashed toward Selena, who had crashed there. Yao Jing let out a deep breath and turned to Zhao Tian "Tian..." She couldn''t contain the relief that surged through her, and before Zhao Tian could react, she threw her arms around his neck, burying her face into his chest. Zhao Tian hugged her back as he gently patted her head "It''s alright..." As they pulled back from the hug, Yao Jing''s eyes softened, and she pinched his cheek "What are you doing here on the battlefield? I was worried." Zhao Tian just smiled dryly and at this time, Velnorah approached them "Tian..." He hugged Velnorah gently and muttered "Master will take care of her.. Let us kill the others." Velnorah leaned into him, her body relaxing in his arms as she nodded. "Mhm." Huh? Yao Jing''s eyes squinted in confusion looking at their exchange. Without a second thought, she reached out and grabbed Zhao Tian''s collar, pulling him toward her with a sudden force "Tian... What is her relationship with you?" "You seem too close..." Zhao Tian shook his head helplessly "Jing''er, now is not the time... there-" "No." Yao Jing interrupted, shaking her head furiously as she pressed her face closer to his. "Tell me..." Sensing the tension, Velnorah hugged his arm and spoke "I am his wife." Wha- Yao Jing''s eyes widened in disbelief, her jaw hanging open as her mind tried to process what Velnorah had just revealed. "What¡ª?" *FEEENNN* But before any more words could be exchanged, a loud screech sliced through the air, shaking the ground once more. The distant night sky darkened as several massive black arks emerged, cutting through the sky with terrifying speed. Huh? Velnorah''s eyes narrowed looking at the arks "This is not vampire''s..." Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted "It must be that Evil sect.. The Coven of Black Hearts." Velnorah''s eyes trembled as she finally remembered that the Vampires were in cahoots with the Evil Sect. --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 685 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [4] 685 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [4] The battlefield was already drenched in chaos. The clashes between vampires and sect disciples, the destructive aftermath of Yan Zijin and Selena''s duel, and the smoldering wreckage of the fallen vampire arks had left the air thick with smoke and the ground uneven with craters and corpses. But now, a new force entered the fray. Above, several black arks flickered in the crimson-stained sky. These vessels were not sleek and sophisticated like the vampire arks, but rather monstrous, jagged constructs of dark stone and metals. Zhao Tian let out a sigh ''Even more bothersome people...'' From the largest of the black arks, a man draped in black robes stepped forward. His hood covered most of his features, but as he lifted his chin, his pale, scarred face was revealed and his lips curved into a twisted smirk. Hei Xu let out an eerie chuckle. "Well, well... I see the Jade Eclipse Sect still stands, despite the vampires'' efforts." @@@@ He slowly raised a hand, as though addressing an audience rather than standing in the middle of a battlefield. "Let us join in the fun too... all for the glory of our ''Divinity.''" At his words, the black arks rumbled, and from their depths, thousands of robed cultivators began to pour out, descending onto the battlefield like a flood of darkness. The Jade Eclipse Sect disciples and vampires, who had been at each other''s throats mere moments ago, now turned their attention toward this new arrival. Some of the sect disciples, already exhausted from the ongoing battle, paled in horror at the sight of the approaching cultivators. A group of vampires, still locked in combat with sect disciples, momentarily turned their heads toward the incoming arks and their eyes widened in happiness. "Reinforcements!" one of the vampire warriors shouted. The first wave of the Coven of Black Hearts forces landed, and all hell broke loose. 11:14 "ARGHHHHH!!" Their screams of agony filled the battlefield as their life force was drained in mere seconds and their bodies crumbled into dust. The battle that had been chaotic before... now turned into absolute pandemonium. ... Amidst this overwhelming despair, just as the Evil Sect''s forces seemed to have completely tipped the balance of battle.... A new force intervened. SHINGGGG! A deafening, metallic sound ripped through the battlefield. Out of nowhere, an enormous slash of golden energy cut across the sky like a divine judgment. A single, overwhelming sword arc split through three of the Coven''s arks in an instant, shattering them into pieces. She twisted mid-air, her robes billowing as she narrowly dodged a crimson blade slicing toward her side. Two. Her eyes darted upward... one of the female elders was already above her, her pale hands forming a blood sigil in the air. "Blood Prison." A dome of thick crimson energy erupted around Ji Shuang, closing in like the jaws of a beast and locking her within. One of the male elders smirked. "You are already trapped-" CRACK! A devastating pulse of purple lightning exploded outward, shattering the Blood Prison as if it were made of glass. The backlash struck the female elder mid-air, sending her spiraling back "Urghh..." *flick* Ji Shuang''s figure blurred... and she struck. Her palm flashed, striking forward with an impact that sent another male elder flying backward, his ribs audibly snapping as he crashed into the battlefield far below. *THOOM* The remaining five didn''t hesitate. "Blood Execution." From the five different directions, streams of crimson energy shaped like jagged spears shot toward Ji Shuang, each carrying enough force to destroy a mountain. Ji Shuang''s gaze sharpened as the air around her shimmered... and then, in a brilliant explosion of pure violet lightning, a protective barrier erupted around her. BOOOOOOOM! The Blood Execution attacks collided violently against her shield, but instead of breaking through... they were absorbed. The stored power within the barrier discharged, and suddenly five lances of lightning shot outward, each aimed precisely at the five elders still mid-air. "GURRGHHH!" One was struck directly in the chest, his body convulsing violently before he was blasted into the ground. Another barely dodged, but the aftershock left a trail of burns across his back. The rest were forced to retreat, momentarily staggered. Ji Shuang remained floating, completely unharmed by the attacks. She tilted her head. "Seven of you, yet this is all you amount to?" --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 686 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [5] 686 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [5] The battlefield had already descended into chaos... vampires, sect disciples, and the Coven of Black Hearts clashed. Ji Shuang was battling the Vampire Elder Council, Yan Zijin was fighting Selena, and the massive stone guardians were carving through the enemy ranks. Velnorah let out a soft sigh "Since Sect Master is already in the field now... everything will be okay." Yao Jing nodded her head "Sister Shuang can take care of things from here." Looking at Zhao Tian, Velnorah tugged his hand "Come on, Tian.. we can go and destroy some Vampire spaceships." Huh? However, Yao Jing hurriedly grasped his hand on the other side "No, Tian''er... come with me, let''s fight together..." -_- But then... Something changed. A new horror unfolded amidst the sect disciples themselves. Zhao Tian''s eyes narrowed as he sensed something off... the battle was already brutal, but now it was growing erratic. Sect disciples who had been fighting together moments ago suddenly turned against each other¡ªslashing their own comrades down with madness-filled eyes. "ARGH!" "GRGHH!!" "WHAT?" Screams filled the air as trusted allies betrayed each other, disciples who had fought side by side for years now cutting through their own brethren. "What the hell is happening!?" Some disciples gasped in horror, unable to understand why their trusted allies had suddenly turned against them. Others were too slow to react and cut down before they could even lift their weapons in defense. The Coven of Black Hearts'' hidden traitors finally revealed themselves. Zhao Tian''s eyes widened in shock as he realized "The evil cultivators who mingled with the disciples...." Hearing this, Velnorah also remembered accepting evil cultivators into her wing "That''s..." Her eyes shook in horror as she realized her blunder. Zhao Tian gripped his hand and white patterns appeared on his eyes as he saw through everyone''s souls. "Jing''er, Norah... you both go and destroy the ships; I will take care of these evil cultivators." Hearing this, Yao Jing was dumbfounded "But.. how are you going to differentiate?" Zhao Tian shook his head "I have a way; now go." Velnorah clenched her jaw before nodding. Yao Jing hesitated for a few more seconds but eventually let out a sigh and gave him one final look before turning away. @@@@ 09:05 Zhao Tian''s fingers tightened like iron shackles, his nails digging into the man''s scalp as he lifted him up effortlessly, his feet dangling helplessly above the ground. A wet, sickening crunch echoed through the battlefield as Zhao Tian''s grip crushed his skull like a fruit, splitting bone and brain matter. *thud* The body twitched violently and then fell limp, as the life left his eyes before his corpse dropped to the ground like a sack of meat. Before the next group of disciples could react, a blue glint passed through his eyes and lightning energy coiled violently around his body. A white-hot arc of electricity erupted from his body, crashing into a group of five traitors who had been attempting to retreat. The lightning crawled through their bodies, tearing into muscles, bones, and nerves. "ARGHHHH!!!" Their bodies jerked and convulsed uncontrollably as the currents burned through their organs, frying them alive from the inside out. One of them came from behind with his dagger coated with poison as he aimed for Zhao Tian''s spine. But just as the blade was about to connect... Zhao Tian twisted his entire torso and grabbed the assassin''s wrist mid-air. The man''s eyes widened in shock, and before he could react¡ª CRUNCH. Zhao Tian snapped his arm in the opposite direction, twisting it completely backward and the bones ripped through the skin as a sickening POP echoed through the air. "GRGHH!!" The man screamed, dropping the dagger instantly. Still holding onto the man''s broken arm, Zhao Tian spun his sword around in his left hand, and then drove it straight through the traitor''s throat. *SQUEACH* Blood burst out violently, his body collapsing like a ragdoll as Zhao Tian pulled back his blade. Another one tried to retreat, realizing how outmatched he was. SHINK. Zhao Tian''s sword shot forward, spinning like a drill, and impaled the traitor through the chest. *SHKKCHH* The force of the blow sent the man flying backward, nailing him into a tree. He gurgled violently, blood spilling from his lips, as he struggled to pull the blade free. But Zhao Tian had already dashed forward. Placing a hand against the embedded hilt, he pushed it in deeper, twisting it mercilessly. "GRAAARRR!!" The traitor''s eyes bulged in pain but Zhao Tian didn''t care and twisted the sword, killing him instantly. His gaze flickered to the remaining evil cultivators and he pulled back his blade from the dead corpse. *thud* The body fell down and blood dripped from the edge of his blade. ''Onto next...'' Chapter 687 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [6] 687 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [6] The sky above the battlefield was thick with smoke, fire, and falling wreckage as the war between the Jade Eclipse Sect and the Vampire forces raged on. Now, with the sudden arrival of the Coven of Black Hearts, the battlefield had descended into an even greater state of chaos. But high above where the towering black arks loomed, another battle was about to begin. Velnorah and Yao Jing flew through the sky, their figures cutting through the wind as they approached the massive arks. The enemy forces were relentless, and reinforcements would keep pouring in unless they severed the head of the beast With that, they split up, each heading for a different ark. As she approached the first ark, Velnorah could feel the dense energy radiating from it. Velnorah landed on the upper deck of the ark and instantly, an alarm blared as dark-armored vampires rushed out from the vessel''s interior. She spun her crimson scythe as the blade hummed with condensed blood energy and the weapon expanded in size, growing into a massive, curved reaper''s blade. *flick* Without hesitation, she lunged forward, closing the distance between herself and the enemy in seconds. *SLEESH* Her first horizontal slash carved through the nearest vampire''s waist, severing his body in half in precision. @@@@ "GRGH-!" His upper torso slid off his legs and his severed body collapsed onto the deck in a pool of blood. A spear-wielding vampire attempted to thrust forward, aiming for her heart, but she twisted her body at the last moment, dodging the attack with ease. Before he could retract his weapon, she hooked the scythe''s blade around the spear''s shaft and yanked it forward, pulling the enemy off balance. *THOOM* The force of the blow sent him flying backward as his body slammed into the reinforced walls of the ark, leaving a deep dent in the metal before he slumped lifelessly onto the floor. 09:07 In the same motion, she spun and drove her knee into his ribs, shattering them upon impact. *THOOM* The force of the blow sent him flying backward as his body slammed into the reinforced walls of the ark, leaving a deep dent in the metal before he slumped lifelessly onto the floor. One of the vampires raised his hand, summoning a barrage of crimson spears, formed from condensed blood essence, and hurled them toward her. *sleesh* Dozens of jagged projectiles tore through the air aiming at her. However, Velnorah easily slashed through and continued her slaughter. With the enemies cleared, Velnorah made her way toward the ark''s core chamber. As she approached the chamber doors, she heard some footsteps. "Do not let her reach the stones!" one of them shouted. "Is that... Lady Velnorah?" *flick* She sprinted forward as she dodged through the defenders with inhuman speed. *FLEESH* The first vampire she passed didn''t even realize he had been sliced apart until his upper half slid off his legs and fell to the floor. The next two tried to block her path, but she used the blood of the dead vampires to harden into jagged spikes, which suddenly sprouted from the floor beneath them, impaling them through their stomachs. Hm? The walls pulsed with evil energy, and at the very center, there was a single guardian, its body composed of metal armor. Its singular eye glowed, and its massive hands are clenched into crushing fists, large enough to flatten an entire house. THOOM. The guardian took a single step forward and the entire ark shook from its sheer weight. Yao Jing cracked her neck "Alright, big guy. Let''s see how well you burn." The guardian lunged, its huge arm swinging down toward her, creating a whistling pressure wave that shattered nearby pillars from sheer force. She sidestepped at the last moment, avoiding the devastating strike and the impact cratered the floor, sending shards of metal flying outward like shrapnel. BOOM! Using the opening, she ran up the length of its arm, before launching herself toward its head. BANG! Her fist collided with its face, sending ripples of fire energy through its massive body. Instead, the guardian retaliated with a sudden pulse of evil energy, blasting her backward. Yao Jing flipped mid-air, stabilizing herself with a burst of fire beneath her feet. The guardian let out a deep growl, preparing to retaliate... Yao Jing smirked and dashed through the air as she clenched her fist tightly and landed a sturdy punch. BOOOOOOM! The sheer impact sent shockwaves through the ar and the core chamber trembled as the flames consumed everything in their path. Yao Jing dashed forward, dodging the guardian''s final attempt at an attack, before landing on its collapsing chest. She raised her fist, condensing all of her fire energy into a single point. And then... she punched downward. SHHHHRRRRK! Her fist pierced straight through its chest and the guardian collapsed down. She then quickly destroyed the astral stone in the core chamber. SWOOOSH! The ark lurched violently as its foundations crumbled and its systems failed instantly. Yao Jing jumped away, soaring out of the ark just as it crashed into the battlefield, exploding in a towering inferno. ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 688 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [7] 688 The Night of the Bloody Invasion [7] Hm? Ji Shuang who was floating mid air, raised an eyebrow seeing that the Elders are getting in some sort of formation. Mal''kar raised both arms, and suddenly the entire battlefield darkened. The air vibrated with power, and from the ground below, enormous rivers of blood surged upward, twisting into jagged monsters, each as large as a mountain. @@@@ The sky split open, revealing a massive crimson sigil spanning miles as it pulsed like a second sun. FWOOM! From the sigil, thousands of sharp blood spikes rained down and each one capable of piercing through entire mountains easily. The mosters of blood river lunged at Ji Shuang from every direction, their maws wide enough to devour her. At the same time, Elder Veyrith spread his arms wide as the moon itself dimmed. The clouds above swirled into a vortex, and from the sky an enormous black sphere descended like a condensed mass of pure annihilation, absorbing all light around it. The sheer gravitational force distorted space itself and the ground collapsed inward. Elder Naros let out a whisper, and a mist of crimson fog exploded outward, creeping toward Ji Shuang. Anything it touched instantly rotted and dissolved and A single breath of this would corrode a cultivator''s soul, reducing them to nothing. From behind, Elder Xyrias vanished, reappearing directly above Ji Shuang as he gripped teh blood sword in his hand. *sleesh* He slashed downward at blinding speed, intending to cleave Ji Shuang in two. Ji Shuang didn''t even turn and simply raised her forearm, catching the blade with her bare hand. CLANG! The impact sent shockwaves through the entire battlefield, but her expression remained cold. CRACK! The Abyssal Blood Sword shattered into countless fragments, turning into harmless dust scattered by the wind. Before Xyrias could react, her knee shot upward, slamming into his ribs. *thud* "Guh!" His entire chest collapsed inward and he was shot down to the ground as his body hurled downward like a meteor, colliding into the battlefield below with an explosion that sent vampires flying. *THOOOOMMM* And then she moved, a single step. With just that, a deafening sonic boom tore through the battlefield, ripping apart the air itself. Ji Shuang vanished, reappearing in the midst of the falling blood spears. Her hand shot forward, and a shockwave of violet lightning exploded outward, shattering the weapon into fine mist. But Ji Shuang exhaled sharply and she released her aura. A brilliant storm of violet lightning and white frost erupted outward, expanding like an unstoppable tidal wave of destruction. The moment her energy collided with the cursed mist, the deadly fog evaporated, reduced to harmless air in seconds. Elder Naros'' smile vanished as he staggered backward and his body trembled in disbelief. Ji Shuang was on him before he could blink and slashed her hand at him, which caused a pure energy of astral energy to shot forawd. The blood clouds, which had been scattered by Ji Shuang''s attacks, suddenly converged, forming a massive vortex high above the battlefield. Deep crimson lines stretched across the sky, spiraling inward, condensing into a singular core of pure destruction. And then... it expanded. FWOOOOOOOOM! An enormous crimson seal began to carve itself into the skies. It covered the entire sky, stretching for miles beyond the horizon. Sect disciples below staggered, their knees buckling under the sheer weight of the technique. Even the strongest Wing Masters glanced up, their expressions tightening in concern. "What... is that?" one disciple gasped. Elder Salix extended both arms toward the seal, "By the decree of the Blood Sovereigns..." Elder Verisa followed, her eyes glowing with an eerie crimson light as she blood oozed from her palms, allowing the blood to float toward the sigil. "By the will of the Ancients..." Elder Mirthal clasped her hands together, her voice growing louder as the sky rumbled with power. "Let the heavens themselves bear witness¡ªCRIMSON ECLIPSE!" ... Meanwhile, the Jade Eclipse Sect is in absolute chaos back in the Jade Impreial Palace. Huh? Zhou Hanyue''s body shuddered in absolute horror as she looked at the corpse that was lying on the floor. The corpse head has been removed from the body and is embedded on the floor with a spear right through the chest. Only a single word escaped her lips... "Father...?" Chapter 689: The Night of the Bloody Invasion Interlude - Fall of an Emperor [1] The grand throne room of the Jade Imperial Palace had descended into a scene of absolute carnage. The walls, adorned with ancient murals of the Jade Dynasty¡¯s legendary conquests, were now splattered with fresh blood. The once-pristine pillars, were cracked and scorched, the lingering scent of smoke and burning flesh filling the air. The bodies of royal guards and the elders who were loyal to the very end, lay scattered across the jade floors with their weapons still clutched in stiffened fingers. Some were cut clean in half, others impald through the chest. Pools of darkening blood seeped into the tiles. But none of this was as horrifying as the body that lay at the center of it all. The corpse of the Jade Emperor. His head had been removed from his body and the decapitated head sat embedded in the marble floor with a deep crater surrounding it, as if the very impact of its placement had cracked the palace foundation itself. His torso, still clothed in the imperial robes of jade green and silver embroidery, was impaled by a massive crimson spear, pinning him upright to the golden thron.. A king, seated in death but stripped of all dignity. Zhou Hanyue stood frozen, her entire body trembling as if the very air had become too heavy to bear. Her lips parted, but only a single word escaped... "Father...?" Lan Shuqin who was standing behind her, closed her mouth in shock and lowered her head, unable to bear such a grotesque scene. They are not alone in the room. The throne room is filled with vampires and among them, there were also some high ranking vampires. And behind him, lined against the golden walls, stood three princes and two princesses of the royal family... the Emperor¡¯s remaining children, the nobles of the dynasty. Yeah, they are her siblings. But they were not standing by choice. Each of them was being held in place by the firm grip of vampire warriors, their blades resting just beneath their throats, ready to spill royal blood at a moment¡¯s command. Some were trembling, paralyzed with fear. Others were trying to muster what little dignity they had left, keeping their heads high despite the hopelessness of their situation. There is also the Jade Empress who was held on her throat as tears streamed down her cheeks seeing the corpse of her husband. Huh? Zhou Hanyue was startled to see him talking to her casually. Why are her siblings and mothers at sword point while she seems casual towards her? What is happening? Looking at her, Rhadamanth spoke in an indifferent tone "Don¡¯t worry, we have received a request to not hurt the princess Zhou hanyue." Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes narrowed ¡¯Requested? Buy whom?¡¯ Before she could speak, Rhadamanth simply lifted his hand once more, gesturing toward a woman standing in the shadows. "Go and clean the throne for the new Emperor." The woman nodded silently and strode toward the throne, her footsteps echoing through the deathly silent hall. Reaching the throne, she grabbed the dead corpse of the Jade Emperor and pulled it up, throwing it away. *thud* The headless corpse rolled on the floor and reached the Jade Empress¡¯ feet. Looking at this, she screamed, her body thrashing in the vampire¡¯s grip as her eyes overflowed with grief. "Dear!" The prince and princesses just lowered their gazes. The Jade Empress gritted her teeth and glanced at Zhou Hanyue "Hanyue.. look at this, look at your father!" "Because of you... Because of your curse, your father is also dead. HOW MANY LIVES ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE LIKE THIS?" Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes trembled and she lowered her gaze as she realized her curse had taken the life of another one. Rhadamanth just had an indifferent face looking at their emotional breakdown. ¡¯It¡¯s so pathetic that they believe something like that she is cursed...¡¯ At this time, another set of footsteps was heard and everyone turned their gaze to the door. A middle-aged man with black hair casually entered the room and he had a big smile on his face. Looking at the man, it finally made sense to Zhou Hanyue... "Its been a while, Hanyue..." ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 690: The Night of the Bloody Invasion Interlude - Fall of an Emperor [2] Looking at the man walking into the throne room, it made sense to Zhou Hanyue. Why his Father was easily defeated... Why did the protective barriers around the palace not activate during the attack. It was all because of this man. The traitor.@@@@ Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes trembled in utter shock looking at the man "Unc... le?" Zhou Shan, the younger brother of the Jade Emperor stood there with a smile on his face as he looked at Zhou Hanyue. "Yeah, this is your Uncle..." Her emerald eyes burned with fury, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails drew blood from her palms. "Uncle? Why would you...?" Her breath came in ragged bursts, and she took a single step forward, her entire body shaking with disbelief. "Why?" Her voice grew louder. "WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?!" as her shout echoed across the bloodstained hall. Zhou Shan let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head as if she were a child throwing a tantrum. "Why?" he mused, tilting his head. "For the throne? Is that what you think?" Zhou Hanyue gritted her teeth "You betrayed your own brother... for THIS?! Just for a SEAT?!!" For the first time, Zhou Shan¡¯s smile faded. He sighed softly, as if disappointed that she still didn¡¯t understand. The Jade Empress flinched, the other princes and princesses cowered, and even some of the vampire elites seemed to instinctively brace themselves. "Do you truly think I would do all this... for a mere throne?" He raised his hand, gesturing toward the corpse of the Jade Emperor. "My brother sat on that throne for decades, ruling over a Dynasty." "He was a fool," he let out a sigh. "He clung to old traditions, refused to expand our reach, and let our dynasty grow weaker with each passing year." His fingers curled slightly as if grasping something unseen. "The world is changing, Hanyue." "While the Jade Emperor sat here, content in his little kingdom, others have been growing stronger, smarter, more ruthless. This dynasty has been rotting from the inside out." "So I made a deal," Zhou Shan finally admitted, his lips curling into a knowing smile. Zhou Shan merely smiled, his eyes gleaming with the satisfaction of a man who had played his game well. "That, is the true reason for this coup." With a deep sigh, he spoke "I can¡¯t marry you when you are my Brother¡¯s daughter... but with this? No, I am king... who dares to defy me, Huh?" He raised his voice and uttered "Who will question against me? I rule here." Stretching his arms, he spoke "I was always attracted to you... You are such a beautiful woman, Hanyue." Zhou Hanyue took a slow, unsteady step backward. She wanted to scream, to run, but her body refused to obey. He took another step forward and his eyes were glinting with possession It was the look of a man who had been starving for years, now standing before a feast he had finally claimed as his own. But before he could get any closer¡ª Shfff! Lan Shuqin stepped in front of Zhou Hanyue spreading her arms wide in a protective stance. "Lady Hanyue is already married." Hearing this, Zhou Shan burst into laughter. It started as a chuckle, then swelled into a maniacal fit of laughter that echoed through the throne room. "Do you think that will stop me?" he asked, wiping an imaginary tear from the corner of his eye. "I just have to kill her Husband.. just like I did to her previous Husbands." Lan Shuqin¡¯s eyes shrank in shock. "W-What..." Zhou Hanyue¡¯s knees threatened to give up upon hearing this. "What the hell are you saying?" Zhou Shan shrugged casually "How can I let any other man touch you? So I had to do it... and to stop that idiot brother from marrying you off." "I even killed your family and all of them close to create a rumor that you are cursed." "But still some agreed to marry you... I had to kill them all." His maniac laughter echoed through the hall as Zhou Hanyue stood there like a dead corpse with no emotions in her eyes. ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 691: The Night of the Bloody Invasion Interlude - Fall of an Emperor [3] Rhadamanth Di Gardia had his usual expressionless face as he watched the scene unfold and the woman who was standing beside him leaned forward to him. "Your Highness, we are running out of time." Rhadamanth gave a nod and glanced at Zhou Shan "Zhou Shan, we have upheld our end of the agreement. Now it is time for you to fulfill yours." "We are in a hurry." Zhou Shan who had been admiring Hanyue¡¯s beauty, turned to look at Rhadamanth and nodded his head "Yes, yes... I do remember my part of the deal..." "The Key of the Hemlock Graven." The key required to bring out the full potential of the weapon Brynnhilder, which was given to the Jade Eclipse Dynasty family. The Jade Eclipse Dynasty kept that in a safe vault, which can only be assessed by the members of the Royal family. Zhou Shan walked to Rhadamanth and raised his palm, as a metallic box engraved with jade appeared on his palm. As he extended his hand, Rhadamanth took the box and opened it. Inside, nestled within layers of velvet there was a crimson-red key... a small, intricately crafted artifact, shimmering with an almost ethereal glow, pulsing faintly. Find exclusive stories on Freewebnovel Rhadamanth examined it wordlessly, and a moment of silence passed before he gave a slow, approving nod and closed the box. He handed the relic to the veiled woman beside him "This concludes our arrangement." Zhou Shan, pleased with himself, chuckled lightly, his eyes glinting with ambition. "Yeah. That settles it." Rhadamanth¡¯s gaze flickered around and he asked "Would you require my men¡¯s assistance in stabilizing the Dynasty? Surely, an event of this scale will stir... resistance." Zhou Shan let out a low chuckle, shaking his head. "Oh, please. Do you take me for an idiot?" He gestured vaguely toward the corpses and weeping royals, his smile widening. "I¡¯ve spent years planting my people in every crevice of this kingdom. Every general, every noble, every minister worth a damn is either loyal to me or will be dead by morning." "Besides, I don¡¯t need outsiders meddling in my empire. I¡¯ll handle the cleanup myself." Rhadamanth observed him for a moment, then gave a slight nod "Very well." With that, he turned around, his crimson cloak billowing behind him as he made his way toward the entrance. His followers also walked out of the room with him. One by one, the vampiric forces released their grip on the remaining royals, abandoning their captives as they too exited the hall. The Jade Empress, however, could no longer hold herself together. The moment the last vampire left, she collapsed to her knees, her trembling hands reaching for the lifeless body of the Emperor. "Dear... No... NO..." Tears streamed down her face as she cradled his cold body, her shoulders shaking with unrestrained grief. The other princes and princesses stood frozen, their faces drained of all color and their minds were numb from the horror of what had just transpired. He let his words hang in the air for a moment, savoring the sight of his gathered forces, the culmination of years of careful manipulation, of strategic betrayals, of pulling invisible strings behind the scenes The nobles forced out uneasy laughter, as if still unsure whether they should cheer or shudder in the presence of the new tyrant. Mo Zhen cracked his knuckles, an eager grin spreading across his lips "So what now, Lord Shan? Are we going to start carving up the Dynasty?" Zhou Shan chuckled, lowering his hands "Not yet. First, we solidify our rule. The people will resist. The sects will hesitate. The neighboring kingdoms will send envoys, pretending to negotiate while sharpening their blades behind our backs. We need to be... prepared." His eyes darkened slightly "Execute every noble who refuses to kneel. Publicly." A chill ran through the crowd as the nobles exchanged uneasy glances. "Burn their estates to the ground. Take their wealth, their artifacts, their cultivation manuals, and distribute them to those who support us." Mo Zhen smirked "A show of force?" Zhou Shan grinned and stepped forward as he placed a firm hand on his shoulder. "A reminder... A reminder of who holds power now." Mo Zhen let out a deep chuckle before looking at the troops and yelling "You heard Lord Shan! Round up every noble house still clinging to the old regime! If they don¡¯t swear fealty by sundown, we¡¯ll decorate the capital with their heads!" with a nod, Zhou Shan ordered "Find out which generals and commanders remain loyal to the Jade Eclipse Sect," "Send them a warning. If they do not submit... kill their families first. Then send their heads back as gifts." "As you command, My Lord." Zhou Shan¡¯s lips curled upward. He had spent years watching from the shadows, waiting for his brother to make a mistake, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. And now- He had it all. Still, he wasn¡¯t finished. He turned toward the assembled generals and loyal sect masters who had backed his coup, who had once served under the Jade Eclipse Sect but had since grown bitter in its shadow. "Summon the Sects. The ones who have already agreed to my rule... and those who will be forced to." "It¡¯s time for them to recognize the new Emperor of the Jade Eclipse Dynasty." The sect leaders nodded hastily, already moving to send word across the capital. Zhou Shan¡¯s gaze flickered toward the palace gates, where the forces of the vampiric star were beginning their withdrawal, Rhadamanth Di Gardia and his warriors vanishing into the night with their prize in hand. It didn¡¯t matter. Because in a day she would no longer be a princess. She would be his. He had waited years for this moment. And nothing... would stop him now. -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 692: The Night of the Bloody Invasion [8] "Let the heavens themselves bear witness¡ªCRIMSON ECLIPSE!" The sky trembled as the massive crimson seal pulsed like a living creature, its sheer presence casting a bloody glow over the battlefield. The air felt thick, saturated with an overwhelming pressure as the three Elders channeled their combined might into the technique. Continue your journey at Freewebnovel Ji Shuang narrowed her eyes, utterly unfazed by the apocalyptic force converging above her. BOOOOOM! A deafening explosion erupted from the sigil as its center split open, unveiling a swirling abyss of pure, condensed blood energy. *SWOOOSHH* From within, an enormous, nightmarish figure emerged... a towering giant of scarlet flesh and bone. Its massive eyes, burning like twin suns, locked onto Ji Shuang with an otherworldly hunger. It was no ordinary technique. It was an execution. With a single earth-shaking step, the Crimson Colossus descended upon Ji Shuang, its clawed hands stretching toward her like the hands of fate itself. The air screamed under its weight, and the battlefield quaked as if the world itself would be torn apart. Yet, Ji Shuang merely exhaled, her breath crystallizing into ice in thin air. She floated in mid-air casually as the behemoth¡¯s hand came crashing down upon her. BOOOOOOM! The impact sent a cataclysmic shockwave across the battlefield, sending the disciples and vampires flying like leaves in a storm. Silence. Then¡ª Ssshhhhkk! A thin line of violet light split through the giant¡¯s palm, trailing upward with an ethereal hum. And then, in an instant- CRACK! BOOOOOOOM! The Crimson Colossus was cleaved in two. Its massive body disintegrated into a fine crimson mist, torn apart from within by a force it couldn¡¯t comprehend. Ji Shuang hovered amidst the dissipating destruction, her outstretched fingers humming with astral energy. Elder Salix¡¯s face paled. "What the fu-" FWOOOOOM! Before his words could even finish leaving his lips, Ji Shuang was upon him. Her hand thrust forward and a blinding spear of violet lightning shot through the Elder¡¯s chest, skewering him mid-air. "ARGGG-" His body convulsed violently, his mouth opening in a silent scream as his soul was instantly incinerated. Ji Shuang simply extended a hand and illuminated the entire battlefield with a single pulse of violet lightning. "No..." Kaelith barely had time to whisper before the lightning engulfed him. "RRUURRGGGHHH!" His body twisted violently, and he disintegrated from the inside out, his scream never reaching the air before he was reduced to nothingness. The last two Elders, Sorin and Valmora, exchanged glances. They had witnessed enough. Without hesitation, they turned, and their figures blurred into streaks of bloodlight, attempting to escape. Ji Shuang sighed and with a flick of her wrist, twin arcs of frost and lightning lanced forward. *THRASHH* The first struck Sorin mid-flight and his body froze instantly, the momentum of his escape shattering him into icy fragments before he even touched the ground. Valmora barely managed to summon a defensive barrier before the second arc reached her. For a moment, her crimson shield resisted... but then a deafening CRACK echoed across the battlefield. The barrier shattered. Ji Shuang appeared before Valmora in a blur of speed and the elder¡¯s eyes widened in horror as Ji Shuang¡¯s hand pressed against her chest. "You should¡¯ve run faster." A pulse of violet energy surged from Ji Shuang¡¯s palm. BOOOOM! Valmora¡¯s entire torso exploded outward as her lifeless body collapsed to the ground in a smoldering heap. And just like that, the last of the Elders were gone. Her gaze flickered around the battlefield and saw the Vampire forces getting destroyed. ... *sleesh* Zhao Tian dashed through the battlefield as his blade cleanly sliced another cultivator¡¯s head as his lifeless body tumbled to the ground. Amidst the chaos he has managed to kill most of the evil cultivators who are disguised as disciples. But there are still some. His eyes glowed faintly, and he instantly appeared in front of two disciples. Before they could even react, his blade whistled through the air with a burst of flames as it cleaved through the two men¡¯s torsos. *SLEESH* As he continued his rampage, he sensed another presence approaching him, and he turned his head to look at Li Jia, who was coming towards him in this storm. "Jia?" --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 693: The Night of the Bloody Invasion [9] "Jia?" Zhao Tain muttered in surprise, looking at Li Jia who was dashing towards him. Hurriedly reaching Zhao Tian, Li Jia jumped into his arms as her hand shot up around his neck. "Tian!" Li Jia clung to him tightly, her breathing ragged from the frantic flight across the battlefield.@@@@ She buried her face into his shoulder, fingers clutching the fabric of his robes like she never wanted to let go. "Tian!" Zhao Tian was about to respond, but his eyes narrowed. WHOOSH! A figure shot toward them... an evil cultivator in disguise, using the chaos to strike at him while he was distracted. The man¡¯s blade glinted under the dim crimson sky, aimed straight for Zhao Tian¡¯s back. VRMMMM! A pulse of spatial energy erupted from Zhao Tian¡¯s body, and the cultivator¡¯s body twisted unnaturally. His limbs bent at sickening angles, and his body crumpled as if squeezed by an invisible force. A horrible, wet CRACK echoed, and in the next instant, his flesh was reduced to pulped remains that scattered into the wind. His eyes squinted in thought ¡¯My understanding of space energy... again evolved from the battle.¡¯ But he had no time to dwell on that. "Tian," Li Jia whispered, pulling back slightly and her eyes filled with concern. "Let¡¯s leave... please. Let¡¯s go now." Zhao Tian sighed, reaching up to gently tuck a loose strand of her hair behind her ear. "Jia, the entire sect is under attack," "I can¡¯t leave now. Here everyone¡¯s fighting..." Li Jia¡¯s eyes trembled. "What about you?!" she blurted out, panic lacing her voice. "What if something happens to you? What if you¡ª" Zhao Tian cupped her cheek, silencing her with a reassuring gaze. "Nothing will happen." "Go back to the artifact. If things turn dire, I¡¯ll return too. But right now, I need you to be safe." She bit her lower lip, torn between staying by his side and following his request. Her heart told her to refuse and wanted to fight beside him, but the rational part of her knew she would only be a distraction in this chaotic battle. After a moment of silence, she gave a heavy nod. "Tian... promise me," she whispered, her fingers brushing against his. "Promise me you¡¯ll come back." Zhao Tian smiled, his eyes filled with warmth even in the middle of the carnage. "I promise." Li Jia exhaled shakily, then surged forward, wrapping her arms around his neck once more. She pressed a desperate kiss against his lips as if trying to pour all of her emotions into that single moment. Then, reluctantly, she pulled away. Her eyes lingered on his for a moment longer before she turned, her figure weaving through the battlefield as she flew toward the edge of the sect¡¯s territory. Before she could finish, Yan Zijin¡¯s knee slammed into her stomach. THOOOOM! Selena¡¯s body rocketed downward, slamming into the ground below like a meteor. Dust and debris exploded outward as a massive crater formed from the impact. Yan Zijin landed gracefully, her cold gaze peering down into the dust-filled crater. But she wasn¡¯t arrogant enough to believe it was over. Read exclusive adventures at novelhall.Co?m DRIP... DRIP... From within the crater, pools of blood began to rise. A moment later, Selena emerged and her body was trembling, but her eyes still had the rage. "You... really piss me off," she whispered, wiping the blood from her lips. Yan Zijin cracked her knuckles "The fight is taking longer than I expected. I should kill you soon and go for the next..." Selena¡¯s gaze quivered "...Hah. You really think you¡¯re winning this?" Yan Zijin¡¯s eyes narrowed in confusion. Hm? Selena took a slow step back and the blood mist around her began to retreat, swirling around her body in a protective cocoon. Yan Zijin raised an eyebrow...Selena wasn¡¯t preparing for another attack. She was... retreating? Selena clicked her tongue. "Seems like our time here is up." Yan Zijin lunged forward, but¡ª SHOOM! Selena¡¯s body exploded into a surge of blood mist, vanishing completely before Yan Zijin¡¯s attack could land. Yan Zijin came to a stop, standing amidst the battlefield, and she let out a deep breath, calming the energy in her body. Selena had escaped. But the battle wasn¡¯t over yet. Yan Zijin turned her gaze toward the Jade Eclipse Sect, where Ji Shuang was still fighting the Vampire Elders, and where Zhao Tian was cutting through the hidden evil disciples. She rolled her shoulders "I will clear the remaining pests then." ... As the battle surged on, Ji Shuang slaughtered all of the Elder Council. Suddenly the sky rumbled, and a new arc descended down from the swirling red portals in the sky. Ji Shuang turned her gaze to the sky and muttered "Rudamanth Di Gardia..." -------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 694: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Paragons [1] The battlefield roared with chaos, the scent of blood thick in the air as screams and the clash of steel rang throughout the war-torn sect grounds. Zhao Tian¡¯s blade carved through another evil cultivator with a single stroke, severing the man¡¯s torso in a clean arc. Blood splattered against the charred ground, but he had no time to stop.@@@@ The spatial distortions around him bent, slicing apart his enemies before they could even react. Just as he turned to strike another enemy, a familiar voice cut through the turmoil. "Tian..." He flicked his gaze to the side, spotting Yao Jing dashing toward him through the debris-laden sky. The moment she reached him, she landed gracefully, her fiery eyes locking onto his. "Jing¡¯er," Zhao Tian muttered, cutting down another enemy before flicking the blood from his blade. She smirked, heat radiating from her body as she clenched her fists, flames igniting along her arms. "Let me join too." Zhao Tian didn¡¯t hesitate, as he knew better than to refuse her. With a nod, he leaped forward, and Yao Jing followed, both of them tearing into the battlefield together. Zhao Tian flickered in and out, teleporting between clusters of evil cultivators, his sword leaving behind arcs of spatial tears that sliced through bodies before they could even react. *sleesh* He reappeared behind an enemy, his blade shimmering with condensed lightning as he drove it clean through the man¡¯s back. "GUH!" The cultivator let out a strangled gasp before disintegrating, his body unable to withstand the sheer force of the elemental energy. At the same time, Yao Jing danced through the air as fire erupted around her. She spun mid-air, a crescent arc of fire shooting outward, engulfing several enemies at once. "ARGHHH!!" Their screams echoed through the battlefield as they burned alive, their flesh turning to ash within moments. One evil cultivator lunged at her from behind with a wicked grin on his face as he aimed a jagged blade toward her exposed back. FWOOSH! Before his blade could make contact, a chain of fire snapped in, wrapping around his wrist. His eyes widened in horror, but before he could even scream¡ª Stay updated via novelhall.Co?m BOOM! Yao Jing clenched her fist, and the fire chain exploded, vaporizing the man¡¯s entire arm and half his torso. His charred remains fell to the ground with a lifeless thud. Huh? This confused everyone; even the vampires were also confused and looked around. Rhudamanth who just stepped out of the ark, raised an eyebrow at the sudden purple light. ¡¯What is happening...¡¯ Ji Shuang turned her gaze to look at the ark of the Evil Cultivators, where their leader was standing on top of the ark, saying something. Hei Xiu laughed maniacally as he raised his hand above the sky Suddenly, purple runic patterns appeared all above the battlefield, bathing the whole sect in an eerie purple light. Hei Xiu¡¯s smile widened as he yelled "By the echoes of the first dawn, by the fire that burned the stars¡ª" "By the weight of forgotten gods, by the tide that shaped the land¡ª" "Rise, ye Colossi, lost to time! Awaken, ye Paragon, forsaken divine!" "From the void beyond the heavens, from the tombs beneath the stone¡ª" "Let your shackles turn to dust, let your voices shake the throne!" "In ruin and creation both, in balance and in wrath¡ª" "Return to tread upon the world, and carve anew the path!" "By this blood, by this will, by this oath¡ª" "I call thee forth!" *FEEENNN* A deep, resonant pulse shook the sky. The corpses scattered across the battlefield... disciples, vampires, and evil cultivators suddenly began to dissolve into motes of glowing energy, and their remains siphoned into the runes hovering above. Rhudamanth, still standing at the edge of the ark, narrowed his crimson eyes as he observed the strange phenomenon. "What in the hell is this?" Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes darted between the glowing sky and the battlefield below, ¡¯What the hell are they summoning?¡¯ A cataclysmic explosion of violet energy surged outward, swallowing the entire battlefield in a blinding flare. The air warped, distorting the space itself, and within the swirling storm of purple fire and darkness... They began to emerge. ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 695: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Paragons [2] A cataclysmic explosion of violet energy surged outward, swallowing the entire battlefield in a blinding flare. The air warped, distorting the space itself, and within the swirling storm of purple fire and darkness... Enjoy more content from novelhall.Co?m They began to emerge. Then... The earth shook. A deafening crack split through the land as an enormous clawed hand erupted from the ground near the edge of the battlefield. A second hand followed, digging into the scorched earth as a colossal figure began to pull itself free from the ground below. Then another. Across the battlefield, two monolithic beings... far larger than the stone guardians summoned by Ji Shuang began to emerge from the depths of the land. The Paragons had returned. The first to rise fully was a towering humanoid behemoth, nearly 500 meters tall and its body was forged from obsidian, as streaks of molten crimson pulsed through its jagged flesh like veins of lava. Its eyes were twin pools of molten gold, and as it opened its mouth, an earth-shattering roar erupted, sending shockwaves that toppled structures and sent the vampires flying. The second was a serpentine colossus, its form looked like a mixture of pale silver bones and shadow. Its ribcage was exposed, yet its heart still beat with terrifying force. Its gaping maw split open, revealing rows upon rows of fangs. Rhudamanth¡¯s normally stoic face darkened, his hands slowly curling into fists as his gaze flickered to Hei Xiu. "What kind of madness have you summoned?" Hei Xiu merely grinned with his arms still raised "You see it now, don¡¯t you?" His voice carried an eerie reverence "The Paragons were never truly gone. They merely slumbered. And now... they walk once more." Ji Shuang clenched her fists and lightning arced violently around her body as her mind raced to comprehend what she was seeing. The Paragons were not just summoned creatures. They were fragments of something greater. "We have to destroy them before they fully stabilize." But before anyone could react, one of the Paragons turned its gaze toward her. Its golden eyes burned and It lifted its colossal hand¡ª The radiance-cloaked Paragon turned its golden eyes toward the surviving sect disciples below. It extended one massive hand, and a gravitational force pulled hundreds of warriors into the air, their bodies stretching and distorting before they were compressed into nothingness. Ji Shuang didn¡¯t hesitate. With a sharp inhale, her body flickered, reappearing directly above the nearest Paragon. Purple lightning exploded around her, converging into her fists as she launched a devastating punch downward. CRACK! Her blow landed cleanly against the colossus¡¯s chest, sending a shockwave through its massive body. The titan staggered, taking a step back, but its golden eyes burned even brighter and it raised its arm, preparing to retaliate, but before it could¡ª A deafening roar shook the battlefield. The ancient statues of the Jade Eclipse Sect... the remnants of the sect¡¯s ancestors... had begun to move. Their massive stone bodies pulsed with a faint energy as they recognized the presence of the Paragons. A resonance spread through the air, and in unison, they all charged forward. One statue, shaped like a titanic warrior wielding an enormous glaive, lunged forward and slashed at the obsidian-armored Paragon. The impact was enough to cleave a portion of the Paragon¡¯s outer shell, sending chunks of blackened stone crashing into the battlefield below. Another statue, carved in the image of an ancient monk, clasped its hands together, summoning a radiant barrier that expanded outward, forcing back the gravitational force of the golden-eyed Paragon. The clash of ancient guardians and celestial titans erupted into an earth-shaking battle. Stone and divine flesh tore into each other, entire sections of the battlefield being obliterated in the struggle. From below, Zhao Tian, Yao Jing, and the remaining Wing Masters looked up, witnessing the true scale of the battle. "This is... on a completely different level," Yao Jing muttered in shock. Zhao Tian remained silent, his golden eyes reflecting the monstrous figures clashing above. He knew... this war had already surpassed the realm of mortals. His gaze flickered to the remaining vampires and Evil Cultivators. All they can do now is reduce their tiny numbers. --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 696: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Paragons [3] Hei Xiu¡¯s dark robes fluttered in the unnatural winds as the enormous purple runic patterns still pulsed above the battlefield. His lips curled into a smirk as he watched the devastation below. But suddenly¡ª THOOM! A violent ripple of wind pressure blasted toward him as the sheer force instantly shattered a chunk of the ark beneath his feet. Hei Xiu barely tilted his head in time, and a white streak passed just inches from his face. Swoosh! The very space where he had just been standing imploded, collapsing inward as if the space itself had been twisted. A flicker of surprise flashed across his face. "Hmm?" Hei Xiu muttered, turning his eyes toward the approaching figure. Your next chapter awaits on novelhall.Co?m Yan Zijin. She floated there in midair, her silver-white veil fluttering around her face as her heterochromatic eyes burned with restrained fury. The remnants of her last attack still distorted the air around her clenched fist, crackling with the residual force of an unrestrained blow. "You¡¯re making too much noise. Time to end this farce." Hei Xiu let out a slow chuckle, his fingers flexing as tendrils of evil energy slithered from his hands. "You¡¯re too late, Yan Zijin." "The Paragons are already here. The Eclipse Sect will fall, and soon, your body will fuel the next awakening." WHOOSH! Hei Xiu disappeared from the ark as his entire body was swallowed by dark shadows. Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze flickered, and she was already moving before he could even disappear. CLANG! A massive black scythe erupted from the shadow just beside her head, slicing through the air with an ear-splitting screech. But instead of dodging, Yan Zijin easily caught it. Her bare hand, wreathed in energy, clenched around the blade mid-swing, stopping its momentum entirely. CRACK! A shockwave exploded outward from the sheer force of the impact. The ark split apart, and the air pressure alone sent countless evil cultivators below tumbling through the sky. Hei Xiu¡¯s eyes widened in horror "You¡ª" BOOM! Yan Zijin¡¯s knee slammed into his gut, and the resulting force sent him spiraling through the sky as his body crashed through the remnants of his own ark like a cannonball. Hei Xiu gritted his teeth, flipping mid-air, and dark runes flared beneath his feet. BOOM¡ªBOOM¡ªBOOM! He propelled himself forward at an unnatural speed and appeared behind Yan Zijin as his fingers formed a rapid sequence of hand seals. "Abyssal Spire." The sky around Yan Zijin split open, and from within the shadows, an enormous spire of black stone shot downward. CRACK! "AARGHHH!" Hei Xiu screamed as his face contorted in pain. His blade dispersed instantly as his fingers twisted in unnatural angles. Yan Zijin twisted his entire arm, wrenching him downward and sending him plummeting toward the ruined battlefield. BOOM! His body slammed into the earth creating a massive crater upon impact. The ground split apart, debris scattering in all directions as dust clouded the air. Hei Xiu coughed violently with his entire chest caved inward. He tried to crawl out of the crater, his fingers clawing desperately against the cracked ground. Swoosh. A shadow loomed over him. His dazed vision flickered upward, and he saw her... descending slowly, her silhouette illuminated by the burning battlefield behind her. Hei Xiu¡¯s lips quivered. "W-Wait¡ª" Yan Zijin didn¡¯t wait and her foot came down. CRUNCH. His left leg exploded beneath the force, bone and flesh splintering apart as blood burst outward like a ruptured vessel. "URRGGGHHHH!" Hei Xiu let out a guttural howl of pain, his hands trembling as he tried to crawl backward. Yan Zijin merely tilted her head. "You call yourself a leader," she mused, stepping forward slowly, her feet crushing the rubble beneath her. She grabbed his remaining arm and with a twist¡ª SPLURCH! The entire arm was torn from his body. Blood splattered across the ruined ground as he convulsed violently, his body twitching uncontrollably from the shock. His mouth opened and closed like a dying fish, his pupils dilated in pure, unfiltered terror. Yan Zijin stared down at him. "You¡¯re not a leader." Her fingers curled into a fist. "You¡¯re a pest." Hei Xiu¡¯s shattered body tried to scramble away, his bloody stump of an arm leaving a gruesome trail across the ground. "P-Please¡ª!" BOOM! Her fist slammed into his skull. CRACK! The entire top half of his head caved inward, brain matter bursting outward as his spine snapped like brittle glass. Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze flickered upward at the Vampire ark and saw Rhudamanth Di Gradia "Onto the next one..." --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 697: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Paragons [4] Rhudamanth looked down at the battlefield. "Seems like it will take a while... before we can bargain." With a thoughtful face, he glanced at Zaerina "Now that I remember it, there is that Husband of the cursed princess... whom Zhou Shan requested us to kill." "Find him and kill him." Zaerina nodded her head "Yes, Your Highness." ... The battlefield trembled beneath the weight of the two Paragons. Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze narrowed as lightning crackled at her fingertips, the air itself bending under her aura. With a single step of the Infernal Paragon, the entire battlefield fractured, magma spewing from beneath its feet as it raised one of its massive claws. The air superheated instantly, and then¡ª BOOM! The claw slammed down, and a devastating shockwave blasted outward as molten rock exploded across the landscape. But the strike never connected. CRACK! A massive stone fist collided against the claw, stopping its descent. One of the Ancestor Guardians had intercepted the attack, its colossal frame locking against the Infernal¡¯s sheer weight. Sparks flew and cracks spiderwebbed across the Guardian¡¯s arm, but it held firm... matching the Paragon¡¯s force blow for blow. WHOOSH! Before Ji Shuang could move, the Eternal made its move as light condensed into a massive sphere above its head, and suddenly, countless celestial chains erupted from the sky. ZHHHRRRKKK! The chains shot downward, aiming to bind Ji Shuang in place. But she was faster. BOOM! A burst of purple lightning exploded from her body, disintegrating the first wave of chains before they could wrap around her. But the Paragon raised its four arms, and the spheres orbiting its body rotated violently, summoning more chains...this time, each imbued with crushing spatial force. Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze flickered. ¡¯If I get caught in that, it will take too much effort to break free.¡¯@@@@ Instead of dodging, she charged forward. THOOM! With a single burst of power, she launched herself into the sky, heading directly for the Eternal¡¯s chest. The Paragon reacted instantly. BOOM! One of its massive fists swung downward, aiming to crush her mid-flight. Ji Shuang¡¯s body flickered... vanishing in a bolt of purple lightning. ZZZAK! The hammer-wielding Guardian, still airborne from its previous strike, twisted mid-air and raised its weapon once more. It brought the hammer down with another devastating arc, aiming directly for the Infernal¡¯s core. But this time, the Paragon was ready. With inhuman speed, it raised both of its colossal hands and caught the hammer just before it struck. The force of the impact sent shockwaves through its arms, but it held firm, magma oozing from the cracks in its skin. Its glowing eyes narrowed as its grip tightened. Then, with a sudden burst of power, it twisted its massive arms and ripped the war hammer from the Guardian¡¯s grasp. The ancient warrior was thrown back, skidding across the battlefield as arcs of molten energy surged around the Paragon¡¯s fingers. "ROAAAR!!" Then, with an earth-shattering roar, it hurled the stolen hammer with the force of a meteor. The hammer crashed into the battlefield like a falling star, sending debris flying in every direction. Meanwhile, Ji Shuang continued her assault against the Eternal Paragon, weaving between its blows with lightning speed. The celestial chains kept manifesting, shooting toward her with terrifying precision. But she was relentless. With every burst of movement, she shattered the chains before they could restrain her. As she moved, her fingertips crackled, arcs of violet lightning wrapping around her arms. Purple lightning condensed around her and she sent an elbow cut at its chest. Her blow landed against the Paragon¡¯s armored chest, causing its golden plating to dent and warp But the Eternal did not falter. Instead, it raised one of its four arms and suddenly clapped its hands together. A deafening shockwave erupted from the impact, blasting Ji Shuang backward mid-air. Find your next read at novelhall.Co?m The very fabric of space seemed to ripple around them as the force sent her tumbling across the battlefield. But she did not crash. Twisting in mid-air, she spun like a thunderbolt and reoriented herself, landing gracefully atop a floating fragment of a shattered building. Her gaze narrowed. This Eternal was powerful. But she was stronger. The clouds above churned, darkening with raw, unbridled energy. Lightning crackled violently across the skies, illuminating the battlefield in chaotic flashes. Then, as the Eternal Paragon prepared another attack, she clenched her fists and pulled¡ªand the sky itself responded. BOOOOOOOM! A gargantuan bolt of purple lightning descended from the skies, striking the Eternal with such force that the ground beneath it collapsed. The air burned as a violet storm engulfed the battlefield, the shockwave obliterating everything in its path. The Eternal reeled back, its armor sizzling and cracked from the impact as its entire frame trembled under the sheer power of Ji Shuang¡¯s wrath. But it did not fall. Its eyes burned with resolve as the damaged spheres around its shoulders rotated once more. Then, with a flick of its fingers, it tore a rift in space. ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 698: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Paragons [5] Floating in the air, Yan Zijin looked at Rhudamanth, who was standing there silent amidst this chaos. She kept a keen watch on him to see if he was taking advantage of this chaotic situation while Ji Shuang was dealing with the Paragons. ... Zhao Tian and Yao Jing moved through the ranks of the evil cultivators, severing limbs and cutting down enemies in their path.@@@@ Yet, even as Zhao Tian parried another blow, his instincts flared with an urgent warning¡ªsomething was coming. Something deadly. In the next instant¡ª SWOOSH! A glint of steel flashed toward his throat and his body reacted before his mind could fully process the attack as he twisted sharply to the side. A cold kiss of metal grazed his skin as a single line of red appearing on his cheek. No warning, no presence¡ªjust sheer killing intent. Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes flickered to the figure that had appeared out of nowhere. A woman stood before him, and her stance is low, her twin sai weapons gleaming ominously in the dim light of battle. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders, and her violet eyes held a sharpness. She was dressed in form-fitting assassin¡¯s garb, her black-and-purple attire blending seamlessly with the shadows. The way she held her weapons... with a casual, almost playful grip, told Zhao Tian everything he needed to know. ¡¯Someone to assassinate me?¡¯ Zaerina tilted her head slightly, amusement flickering across her face. "Not bad," she murmured. "I was sure that strike would¡¯ve taken your head." Zhao Tian exhaled slowly, gripping his sword tighter, and in the next instant, she lunged. CLANG! Zhao Tian barely managed to raise his sword in time, his blade meeting both of her sai in a brutal collision. Sparks erupted as the impact sent tremors through his arm. But before he could push her back, Zaerina twisted her wrists and locked his sword in place. SHINK! A second blade flashed upward toward his ribs. Zhao Tian wrenched himself backward, but the tip of her sai sliced through his robes, nicking the skin beneath. Blood splattered onto the ground and she pressed her advantage with a flurry of rapid strikes, each one aimed for a vital point. Zhao Tian was forced on the defensive, dodging and parrying, but Zaerina was fast. Then¡ª BANG! A fiery explosion erupted between them. Yao Jing had entered the fight, sending a wave of burning flames toward Zaerina. The assassin barely leaped back in time, flipping gracefully through the air and landing on the broken remains of a stone pillar. Her body flickered as she tried to escape, but the gravitational pull was immense. Even as she struggled, the Paragon raised its hands, summoning a titanic spear of pure energy. As the spear descended toward her, Ji Shuang gritted her teeth. ¡¯Enough.¡¯ She unleashed a pulse of pure destruction, her body becoming an incandescent star of violet fury. *SLEEESHHHH* She tore through the collapsing space, shattering the Eternal¡¯s trap with sheer force. Then, with all the power of a raging storm, she shot forward¡ªher body turning into a streak of blinding lightning¡ªas she drove her fist directly into the Paragon¡¯s core. At the same time, the Ancestor Guardians redoubled their efforts against the Infernal. The largest among them, wielding the massive shield, stepped forward once more. Its runes blazed with power as it slammed the shield into the ground. Instantly, a golden barrier erupted across the battlefield, pushing back the sea of fire and molten lava. The Infernal roared in frustration as its flames were parted like storm waves. Then, with slow, deliberate steps, the Guardian advanced. The Infernal, sensing the shift in power, lunged forward with a final, desperate strike. Its molten claws, capable of rending mountains, swiped toward the Guardian¡¯s chest. But the ancient warrior was unshaken. With one swift motion, it raised its greatsword high. Experience more tales on novelhall.Co?m The blade gleamed with power as the runes inscribed along its surface ignited. Then, with a single, decisive stroke¡ª SCHLINK! The greatsword cleaved through the Infernal¡¯s core, splitting it open from shoulder to hip. A silence fell over the battlefield as the Paragon¡¯s molten heart flickered violently. "GURRRGGHHHH!" Then, with a final, guttural roar, it collapsed. Its massive body crumbled like a dying star as its molten body sank into the scorched earth below. And in the sky¡ª Ji Shuang¡¯s final strike detonated within the Eternal¡¯s core. For a brief moment, there was silence. Then¡ª BOOOOOOOM! A cataclysmic explosion rocked the battlefield as the light consumed everything in its path. The Eternal¡¯s body disintegrated into countless fragments that rained down like falling stars. Ji Shuang emerged from the explosion, her figure silhouetted against the burning sky. She rolled her shoulders "Haa.. That was quite tough." ----------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 699: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Epilogue [1] Rhudamanth felt a chill down his spine looking at Ji Shuang smashing the Paragon "What a crazy woman..." Read exclusive chapters at novelhall.Co?m "Even if the Paragon has not been stabilized, defeating it alone..." As he was muttering to himself, a shadow flickered behind him, and he turned his gaze to look at Zaerina standing beside him "What happened? Did you kill him?" Hearing this, Zaerina shook her head "No, Your Highness... but I guess I did something better." "Hm?" ... A violet streak of lightning exploded across the sky, hurtling toward them with terrifying speed. Ji Shuang had barely taken a breath after smashing the Paragon, but she wasted no time. Rhudamanth was next. Yan Zijin floating amidst the destruction, observed the situation. At this time, Rui Lian floated toward her "Master..." Yan Zijin gave her a nod and glanced back at the clouds to see Ji Shuang, who was moving towards Rhudamanth. The forces below are still fighting against each other, as the vampires are slain, and the momentum of the battle is turning towards the Jade Eclipse Sect¡¯s side. Up in the sky, Rhudamanth¡¯s gaze narrowed, feeling his instincts screaming in danger of death. *SWOOSH* And in the next instant, Ji Shuang is in front of him. Her fist is already coated in destructive energy, aiming straight for his chest. The air collapsed inward from the sheer force of her punch as the battlefield below rippled from the impending shockwave. Rhudamanth¡¯s pupils dilated in shock. But¡ªCLANG! Zaerina intercepted as her twin sai locked against Ji Shuang¡¯s incoming strike. The impact detonated the air between them, sending violent ripples of force outward. The very clouds above split apart, revealing the blood-red sky as arcs of lightning and black mist clashed. Ji Shuang¡¯s foot twisted mid-air, and she pivoted instantly, delivering a devastating knee strike toward Zaerina¡¯s ribs. "URRGHHH!" Zaerina barely managed to block with her forearm, but the impact sent her rocketing backward, crashing through the air like a meteor.Rhudamanth remained still, watching. Zaerina was still recovering from the impact of Ji Shuang¡¯s knee strike as she clutching her ribs and stabilized her breath, her crimson eyes burning with fury. In the holographic screen, she saw the video of an old man lying weakly on a wooden bed, and his face is pale and sickly. The dim lighting of the room barely illuminated the wrinkles carved into his aged face, and the faint rise and fall of his chest showed that he was still alive. ¡¯Father...¡¯ Her father, the previous Sect Master was affected by a disease that later broke his cultivation and made him bedridden because of aging. He had chosen to step away from the Jade Eclipse Sect years ago, retreating to an isolated middle star, where he could live out his remaining years in peace, away from the political struggles of the cultivation world. Taking medicines and potions to keep him alive. She had personally ensured that he was safe. She had handpicked the guards, erased all traces of his whereabouts, and even ensured that not even the highest-ranking members of the Sect knew his precise location. ¡¯How did he?¡¯ But it wasn¡¯t just the sight of her father that made Ji Shuang¡¯s heart pound. It was the two vampires standing over him. Their blood-red eyes gleamed with cruel amusement as long, curved blades rested casually in their hands... blades that could end his life in a single instant. "I assume you recognize him," Rhudamanth muttered with a smile, showing the holographic screen to him. Ji Shuang¡¯s breath was slow... but the sheer pressure radiating from her body made the air crackle. Lightning flickered around her fingertips, and the surrounding space warped subtly, betraying the depth of her fury. "How... did you find him?" Rhudamanth let out a slow, knowing chuckle."You should know better than anyone, Sect Master Ji. That there is no such thing as a perfect secret. No matter how well-hidden, no matter how careful you are... someone, somewhere, will always be watching." Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply "You¡¯re bluffing..." Rhudamanth¡¯s lips curved into a small, amused smile, and without breaking eye contact, he snapped his fingers. In the holographic screen, one of the vampires suddenly moved. He lifted his boot and slammed it into Ji Haoran¡¯s chest. "URGH!" The old man let out a ragged gasp, his frail body jerking violently as his hands weakly clutched at his chest. Ji Shuang¡¯s pupils shrank instantly. ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 700: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Epilogue [2] Ji Shuang¡¯s mind was already in chaos. If she attacked now, her father would die before she could even make a move. If she hesitated, she would be playing directly into Rhudamanth¡¯s hands. The bastard was forcing her to choose. The Brynnhilder... or her father¡¯s life. Rhudamanth watched her reaction, "You¡¯re strong, Ji Shuang," "Stronger than most. But strength alone doesn¡¯t make someone invincible." Experience tales at novelhall.Co?m He gestured lazily at the holographic screen. "This... is just proof of that." Ji Shuang¡¯s hands curled into fists, her nails digging into her palms. Her mind was already running through every possible scenario, every countermeasure... but nothing was fast enough. Rhudamanth saw this. And that was when he finally pressed his advantage. He raised the beacon slightly, tilting his head "Now... why don¡¯t you be a good daughter and hand over the Brynnhilder?" His smile widened slightly "Or do you want to hear your father¡¯s last breath?" CRACK. The sky shook violently as Ji Shuang¡¯s energy surged to its peak. Lightning exploded outward, arcing through the clouds, and the entire battlefield trembled beneath her rage. At this time, Rhudamanth ¡¯remembered¡¯ something and spoke "Oh yeah, and there is also this..." The beacon flickered and showed another video. HUH? Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes shook in terror looking at the white-haired young man who was lying unconscious on the floor and his body was tied by chains. Beside him, another woman is lying down there, and she is also unconscious with her short bob cut hair and dark skin. ¡¯Zhao Tian? Jing¡¯er?¡¯ What? She hurriedly looked around at the battlefield, searching for their presence and she couldn¡¯t find them. She saw them fighting the evil cultivators a few minutes ago... ¡¯W-Why would they hold Tian and Jing¡¯er hostage?¡¯ With an amused smile, Rhudamanth spoke "I know that woman is someone who is close to you... as for that young man." "Well, he is useful for us." Huh? Useful for them? Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes narrowed as she spoke "Rhudamanth, you don¡¯t know about the power backing up Zhao Tian. If you dared to touch him... your whole race would be annihilated." Hearing this, Rhudamanth¡¯s gaze narrowed "Seems like you are the one bluffing to save him... I am well aware of his physique. I got to say, I am really shocked." What the- Ji Shuang was absolutely shocked to hear this as no one knew about Zhao Tian¡¯s physique. ¡¯How did they?¡¯ Rhudamanth smiled "Well, what do you say... Brynnhilder or the life of these three people?" "The choice is yours." Her violet gaze flickered back to the holographic screen and her chest tightened when she saw the bodies of Zhao Tian and Yao Jing once more. Zhao Tian¡¯s body lay motionless, his white hair disheveled and his breathing slow but steady. Runes etched onto the iron chains binding him pulsed faintly, likely sealing his energy. "Kh¡ª!" Her body convulsed involuntarily as her breath hitched. It was then that she felt it... the cold, metallic intrusion that had impaled her. A sai. The weapon was buried deep into her flesh, piercing straight through her midsection as its blade drenched in her own blood. But what truly froze her was the absence of something she had felt all her life... her left arm. It was gone. Not just broken. Not just wounded. Completely severed. Velnorah¡¯s breath came out in sharp, ragged gasps as she forced herself to look down. Her pale skin was marred with deep lacerations and bruises, but none of it compared to the gaping emptiness where her arm should have been. But she didn¡¯t have time to dwell on it. She had to move. She had to find him. "T-Tian..." His name escaped her lips in a weak whisper, barely audible over the cacophony of battle still raging around her. Her crimson eyes frantically searched the war-torn landscape, struggling to adjust to the blurred vision caused by her injuries. Where is he? She could still hear the distant clash of weapons, the roars and the cries of warriors being cut down one after another. And she wasn¡¯t there to fight with him. Move, Velnorah. Move! She gritted her teeth and her free hand trembled as she forced herself forward, every nerve screaming in protest. The sai was still lodged in her gut, sending ripples of pain through her every time she so much as breathed. Dragging herself from the wreckage, she staggered forward, one step. Then another. Her breathing was shallow, and erratic, her mind swimming in a haze of pain and exhaustion. The world around her felt tilted and her body felt unbalanced without her left arm, but she couldn¡¯t stop. Not now. Not until she found him. "Tian..." she called again and her heart clenched in dread. Please... let him be alive. She limped forward as her vision threatened to fade entirely, but she refused to succumb. Not until she saw him. However, at this time... she saw a silhouette of someone approaching her. Huh? --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! There was a bug in webnovel, which made the sentences jumbled when updated.. so if the previous chapter is jumbled, clear cache in WN settings and check again. I have already cleared and updated it. Dont forget to drop Golden Tickets and Popularity points for characters. Chapter 701: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Epilogue [3] Ji Shuang¡¯s entire body tensed as she stood amidst the wreckage of battle and her sharp gaze flickered between the trembling body of her father... who was barely regaining his composure after being released, and the unconscious figures of Zhao Tian and Yao Jing, still held hostage just beyond her reach. Her mind was already calculating the worst possible scenario. If anything happened to Zhao Tian, the consequences would be far beyond her control. Because the Heavenly One would come. If she so much as heard that her most prized existence, her most treasured possession, had been harmed under Ji Shuang¡¯s watch... The Jade Eclipse Sect would cease to exist. That was why she didn¡¯t hesitate to hand over the Brynnhilder. She had made her choice. Yet, despite that, one question still haunted her. ¡¯How did they find out about his physique?¡¯ Her fingers curled into fists as she suppressed the wave of anger rising within her.@@@@ This was not the time to think about that. Right now, she need to focus. She need to get Zhao Tian and Yao Jing back. And so, with a cold glare, she turned her attention back to Rhudamanth. The vampire, still enthralled by the weapon in his grasp, was running his fingers along the Brynnhilder¡¯s gleaming edge, inspecting every curve of its craftsmanship. Ji Shuang¡¯s voice cut through the air "Now, let them go too." "Yeah, yeah..." Rhudamanth muttered dismissively, as though it were nothing more than an afterthought. SWOOSH Suddenly, a small red portal materialized beside him and its edges pulsed as it began to expand. Ji Shuang¡¯s heart clenched as realization struck her. He was trying to flee. Damn it! Without a second thought, her body moved, and her hand shot forward as her fingers clamped down around Rhudamanth¡¯s wrist just as he was about to step into the portal. Rhudamanth¡¯s expression flickered from confidence to sheer disbelief. Read the latest on novelhall.Co?m What?! Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes narrowed as she tightened her grip, her nails digging into his flesh. Ji Shuang¡¯s entire body became a blur as she launched herself forward, her figure streaking across the battlefield, Her fingers curled into claws as lightning crackled violently around her body. *THOOOM* Her body collided with the massive ark with a force so cataclysmic that the entire vessel shuddered under the impact. The sound of metal warping and screeching filled the air as the hull buckled beneath her raw power and the sheer magnitude of her strike sent ripples of destructive energy throughout the structure. Without hesitation, she tore her way into the ark, her hands ripping apart reinforced steel like it was mere parchment. The corridors of the ark were dimly illuminated by an eerie crimson glow and the emergency lighting flickered as the ship¡¯s stability faltered under her unrelenting assault. Her sharp eyes darted across the interior, in search of any sign of Zhao Tian or Yao Jing. She stormed through chambers lined with containment units, past control rooms. There were many Vampires stood in her way, but she tore through them effortlessly searching the ark. Where were they? Her breath came out ragged and her patience was thinning as frustration clawed at her mind. This was the ark that should have carried them. This was where they should have been. And yet... they are not here. Had she miscalculated? Had they been moved to another location? The thought ignited a fresh wave of anger and her energy surged as she unleashed another devastating blast. A shockwave tore through the ship¡¯s core as another section of the ark collapsed in on itself. Sparks rained from the shattered control panels, as the sound of alarms wailed. They weren¡¯t here. They had never been here. A bitter taste filled her mouth as the truth dawned upon her and her fingers curled so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, drawing thin streaks of blood. ¡¯I think they already moved Zhao Tian and Yao Jing before the negotiation even began... Then its a waste of time.¡¯ ¡¯No.. Their first plan should be to get Brynnhilder by keeping my father as hostage...¡¯ Her gaze narrowed in thought ¡¯The moment they found out about Tian¡¯s physique, they abducted him... and their plans changed.¡¯ ¡¯Shit, Shit.. I quickly need to go and rescue him.¡¯ Her eyes trembled as she remembered Qian Shi¡¯s words ¡¯Take care of him for me...¡¯ His calm sleeping flashed in her mind and her heart churned in pain ¡¯Wait a bit Tian... and Jing¡¯er. I will be there right now.¡¯ -------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 702: The Night of the Bloody Invasion - Epilogue [4] *THOOM* The enormous ark plummeted from the sky and crashed into the battlefield below with an impact that sent tremors through the land. The ground splintered and cracked beneath its weight. Debris and metal shrapnel were hurled into the air, spiraling chaotically before being consumed in a detonation of fire and smoke. And from within the burning wreckage, Ji Shuang stepped out. She raised her up to look at the skies, and sure enough, they were gone. The crimson portals that had once painted the sky with their eerie glow had vanished, . A sharp gust of wind cut through the battlefield. In the next instant, two figures materialized beside her as they landed gracefully on the scorched earth. Yan Zijin and Rui Lian. They knew Ji Shuang is furious. "Sect Master..." Yan Zijin spoke first, her voice was calm but laced with quiet concern. Before she could continue, Ji Shuang raised a hand "Zijin, I want you to go to a middle star and check on my father immediately." Yan Zijin stiffened slightly at the urgency in her voice, but she did not question her orders. She merely nodded, awaiting further instruction. Ji Shuang then turned her gaze toward Rui Lian "Lian, gather the Wing Masters and eliminate any remaining vampires and evil cultivators still on this battlefield. I want them dead before the sun rises. No loose ends." Rui Lian nodded her head "Yes, Sect Master." Ji Shuang barely spared her another glance before shifting her focus back to the sky and her thoughts once again consumed by the one thing that mattered most. Zhao Tian and Yao Jing. "I will go back to the Vampire Star. And I will bring Zhao Tian back." Yan Zijin¡¯s brows furrowed slightly "The Middle Star..." Ji Shuang didn¡¯t wait for her to finish. She took a small beacon from her storage ring as she passed it to Yan Zijin. "The coordinates are there. Go. Make sure my father is safe." Yan Zijin gripped the beacon tightly, giving one final nod. "Yes, Sect Master." Chains? His gaze flickered downward as his muddled vision finally cleared enough to focus. Thick chains were coiled tightly around his wrists and ankles as each link of the chain pulsed with a crimson glow. He could feel that his body is very weak and he can¡¯t even feel an ounce of astral energy in his body. The realization sent a shiver through him, and he tried to move, but the chains did not budge. His body was too weak. He clenched his teeth in frustration and pain. Then, another sound. A faint, pained murmur. He turned his head, ignoring the fresh wave of pain that surged through his neck and shoulders as his blurred vision shifted toward the source of the sound. And there¡ªnot far from him, there was Yao Jing. Her body was barely illuminated by the dim light, but even through the haze of pain, he could see her condition. Her dark skin was marred with bruises, her short, bob-cut hair disheveled and damp with sweat and blood. Her body was bound much like his, chains wrapped tightly around her wrists and ankles, pressing her against the cold stone. Her breathing was labored, each inhale and exhale trembling with barely suppressed pain. She stirred again and her fingers twitching ever so slightly against the ground. Her body trembled with the effort and the muscles tensed as pain laced through her every movement. "Hrghh.." A small, pained whimper escaped her lips as her head lolled to the side. Her fingers curled slightly and her jaw tightened as she forced herself to move. Recognition flared in her tired, pain-filled eyes as she looked at him and a faint smile appeared on her lips. She opened her mouth, perhaps to speak, but only a hoarse, strangled sound emerged. Zhao Tian exhaled softly, relieved that she is alive. He slowly moved his painful body as he crawled close to her "Ji..." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 703: The turning tides [1] As the first golden rays of sunlight glimpsed through the mist covering Jade Eclipse Star. The once-peaceful star, known for its vast empires, and ancient sects, now found itself trembling beneath the weight of unsettling rumors. At first, the rumors seemed too outlandish... The Emperor of the Jade Eclipse Empire had been assassinated overnight. His once-mighty reign, which has been upheld by centuries of absolute control, had crumbled in mere moments, and when the imperial gates finally reopened at the break of dawn, it was not the emperor who sat upon the golden throne. Instead, his younger brother had taken his place. The common folk spoke of it in frantic whispers as their voices trembling with fear. "Did you hear? The Emperor is dead... In his own palace." "Impossible! Who could kill someone of his power?" "They say his own brother orchestrated it... That Zhou Shan did not even let the body grow cold before claiming the throne!" "Hush! Do you want to be executed? The new emperor has eyes everywhere!" The noble families and imperial ministers scrambled to make sense of the chaos. Some denounced the new ruler, calling him a usurper who had betrayed the very bloodline he was meant to serve. Others were more cautious and cunning, quickly swearing allegiance, unwilling to challenge the man who had toppled an empire overnight without a single battle. But the whispers did not end there. Far from the imperial palace, another catastrophe had shaken Jade Eclipse Sect, the most revered and powerful sect on the star. The vampires have attacked the Jade Eclipse Star overnight in both the Sect and the Palace. Yet the most terrifying thing was not the attack itself, but the rumors surrounding it. "The vampires didn¡¯t attack randomly." "They were searching for something... or someone." "Are the vampires trying to become an apex high star?" Fear crept into the hearts of even the strongest cultivators. If an ancient sect like Jade Eclipse was not safe, then who was? The taverns overflowed with speculation, and the brothels hummed with frantic conversations. And amidst it all, one name rose above the rest. Zhou Shan. The man who had claimed an empire without lifting a single blade. The man who now held the fate of Jade Eclipse Star in the palm of his hand. ... "If you are asking whether I would erase an empire for defiance..." he gestured lazily toward the headless corpse of the Skyfall Sect Master, "then you already have your answer." One by one, they collapsed. "The Radiant Moon Sect swears allegiance!" "The Eternal Star Empire submits!" "The Jade Fire Pavilion obeys your will!" Their pride was worthless before absolute power. As the last of the dissenters bowed, Zhou Shan finally smiled but a soft voice cut through the silence. "But... this is not good." It belonged to a woman clad in deep green robes, a representative of the scholarly council, a faction that had once advised the now-deceased emperor. Even as she spoke, there was hesitation in her voice, as though she knew she was treading the edge of a blade. "Jade Eclipse Star has a peace treaty with the other apex high stars." "Ebon Luohe Star, Qinghua Veil, Stygian Halo, and Longqing Ridge." At the mention of those names, murmurs rippled through the court. Each of them stood at the pinnacle of power, holding dominion over the High Star cluster, supreme sects, and immeasurable resources. To defy one of them was a risk; to provoke all of them at once was a death sentence. Even though Elven Star is considered an Apex Star, it doesn¡¯t have much connection with the outer world, so no one knows what is going on there. The woman continued "And... according to that, if any of the apex stars gets attacked, all other apex stars will come for aid. And if they see that the Jade Emperor is dead..." With a nod, Zhou Shan spoke "That¡¯s true... but this time, the apex stars won¡¯t do anything..." "Because the attack on the previous Jade Emperor was not by external forces." "It is a coup." The Apex Stars, powerful as they were, had one unbreakable rule: They never interfered in the internal affairs of another Apex Star. For centuries, this rule had ensured stability. Apex Stars had risen and fallen, emperors had been assassinated, dynasties had collapsed, but as long as the conflict remained internal, the treaty dictated that the other Apex Stars must not intervene. "The Apex Stars cannot interfere, because this matter is not an invasion. It is an internal conflict within Jade Eclipse Star itself." "They will not put their noses into this matter because it does not concern them." "As for the vampires... well." "I would simply say that they attacked the sect... but never touched the palace." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 704: The turning tides [2] A dull ache, deep and insistent, pulsed through every fiber of her being, pulling her from the depths of unconsciousness. Velnorah slowly woke up. Suddenly a soft pain spread from the center of her body outward, like tendrils of ice coiling around her bones, seeping into her very marrow. She wasn¡¯t lying on the blood-soaked battlefield. She wasn¡¯t buried beneath rubble and corpses, wasn¡¯t clutching the gaping wound in her abdomen. She was in a bed. The sensation was disorienting. Why? How? Her eyelids felt as though they had been stitched shut, resisting her every effort to pry them open. The dim morning light seeped through her closed lashes as a soft glow danced across her vision. A quiet breath shuddered past her lips. She was alive. The last thing she remembered was pain... mind-numbing pain. The glint of steel and the dull taste of blood on her tongue, Her fingers twitched against the sheets and she tried again, forcing movement into her unwilling limbs. A sharp breath caught in her throat as she pushed herself upright¡ªeffortlessly. There was no pain, no struggle, as if she had never been injured in the first place. She lifted her hands before her face, flexing her fingers, pressing her palms against her abdomen where she had once felt gaping wounds ¡¯Seems like someone healed me...¡¯ Her eyes darted around at the unfamiliar room, but none of it mattered to her ¡¯I need to find Tian, where is he?¡¯ She had to see him with her own eyes, feel his presence, hear his voice¡ªor she would go mad. Without hesitation, she threw aside the sheets and swung her legs over the edge of the bed. The cool air kissed her bare feet, but she barely noticed. At this time, the door opened, and Velnorah looked at the blonde-haired woman entering the room. Yun Xi let out a soft sigh, looking at Velnorah "Miss Velnorah..." Velnorah¡¯s gaze squinted in recognition looking at her "You are.. the disciple of Yan Zijin." With a nod, Yun Xi spoke "Yeah.. I am the one who healed you." "Saw you struggling on the battlefield yesterday." Velnorah hurriedly nodded her head and asked "Where is Tian? Zhao Tian and Yao Jing? Where are they?" Zhou Shan chuckled at her attempt to sound indifferent. He moved away from the vanity and toward the large window, hands clasped behind his back as he gazed out over the capital. From where he stood, he could see the banners of his new reign replacing the old insignia of the Jade Eclipse Dynasty. "This kingdom is finally stable," he said, almost to himself. "It took longer than expected, but everything is in place now. The nobility has sworn allegiance, the military is under my command, and soon..." He turned to look at her, "Soon, you will stand at my side, as my wife, as my empress." Her fingers clenched in her lap "You think I would willingly stand beside you?" Zhou Shan gave a nod "You will. Because you have no other choice." Hearing this, her breath caught in her throat "You call this love? Slaughtering my family, destroying my home, and then forcing me into marriage? That is¡ª" He interrupted her "Love is possession, my dear. And I have spent my life ensuring that no one else will ever have you." Letting out an amused chuckle, he spoke "Tell me, Hanyue... has anyone ever loved you as much as I do?" Her stomach churned in disgust "I will never be yours." Zhou Shan¡¯s smirk widened. "You say that now..." His hand moved toward her cheek and she reacted instantly. She jerked backward, nearly toppling the chair as she stumbled away from him. A flicker of irritation crossed his face before he let out a slow sigh, shaking his head. "Still resisting, huh?" "The wedding is in two days," "Once I complete the final matters of securing the Dynasty, I will return for you." Hearing this, Zhou Hanyue¡¯s eyes narrowed "I would rather die." Zhou Shan¡¯s smirk did not waver "You won¡¯t," he uttered, heading toward the door. But before he stepped out, he paused "By the way, Zhao Tian is dead." The door shut behind him. Zhou Hanyue sat there, frozen, and her mind went blank. W-What? Zhao Tian? Then, as the weight of his words settled in, her eyes twitched and a surge of rage swarmed in her heart. She gritted her teeth as she bit down on her lips and a thin line of blood slipped from her split lip. ¡¯I would fucking kill you... if that¡¯s the last thing i would do.¡¯ ----------------------------------------------------- I hope you guy sliked this chapter! Chapter 705: The turning tides [3] Velnorah stepped out of the dimly lit room, as she entered the long, winding corridor. The faint scent of medicinal herbs and the acrid sting of dried blood still lingered in the air, mixing with the low murmurs of healers tending to the wounded. But Velnorah had no time to linger on the suffering around her. The moment she had woken up, her first and only thought had been Zhao Tian. A terrible unease gnawed at her chest, and the more she searched, the stronger her fear became. Her steps quickened as she moved through the corridors. Then¡ªthud! A sudden impact knocked her slightly off balance. She instinctively reached out to steady herself, her hands brushing against soft fabric before she quickly pulled back. Blinking in surprise, Velnorah raised her head to look at the young woman she had collided with. Huh? Isn¡¯t she... the one with Tian that day during the tournaments? At the same time, Li Jia¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as she looked at Velnorah "Aren¡¯t you..." She remembered Zhao Tian and Xia Shenyi talking about Velnorah and the tattoo. "You..." Velnorah mirrored her reaction. For a brief second, neither of them spoke, simply staring at each other as the realization clicked into place. Then, at the exact same moment¡ª "Do you know where Tian is?" x2 Their voices overlapped in perfect sync. H-Huh? Both of them blinked, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected unity in their words. Li Jia, after a brief pause, let out a slow breath, her gaze lowering slightly as she spoke. "I¡¯ve been searching for him since this morning..." "But it seems like no one knows where he is." Hearing those words, Velnorah¡¯s stomach twisted uncomfortably. If he had been injured, someone would have seen him being carried away. Letting out a sigh Velnorah spoke "I was fighting alongside him yesterday," "But... Zaerina almost killed me. I fell unconscious before I could see what happened to Tian and Yao Jing." The last thing she remembered before everything went black was Zhao Tian, standing amidst the battlefield, his figure drenched in both blood and moonlight. He had been alive then. But now... Now, she wasn¡¯t so sure. Li Jia¡¯s brows furrowed, "Then he could still be out there..." she muttered, more to herself than anyone else. "Or something happened after you lost consciousness." Velnorah could still see the fear in her eyes, but at the very least, she was trying to believe. That was enough for now. As they were passing through a corridor, they suddenly heard a scream "WHAT DO YOU MEAN?" Huh? Startled by the sudden scream, Velnorah and Li Jia rushed to the corridor and pushed the door open. Inside, there they saw three women standing looking at each other. Two of them looked like twins, and the third woman had green hair. Velnorah recognized the green hair as Rui Lian, as she is another direct disciple of Yan Zijin. Her gaze then flickered toward the twins. Meanwhile, Li Jia recognized Qi Xue and Qi Nue as they are the ones who bonded with Zhao Tian when he entered the sect and saw them together in the cafeteria sometimes. Velnorah¡¯s gaze narrowed ¡¯Maybe she knows something...¡¯ Stepping in, Velnorah looked at Rui Lian "You are the direct disciple of Yan Zijin, right?" "Where is she now? And I want to know where Zhao Tian and Yao Jing are." Qi Nue and Qi Xue were dumbfounded to hear because they were also searching for Zhao Tian and Yao Jing. The five of them looked at each other... Huh.. "You¡¯re looking for Zhao Tian too?" Qi Nue asked, her voice laced with urgency. Velnorah¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly at their reaction. "Yes. We¡¯ve been searching for him since this morning." "No one knows where he is. The battlefield was searched, but there was no sign of him. The only thing we¡¯ve been told is that the vampires retreated after the battle." Qi Xue and Qi Nue exchanged a glance and their expressions darkened. Rui Lian sighed as she had known this moment would come, but now that it was here, she hesitated. Read new chapters at novelhall.Co?m "Listen..." She took a deep breath before finally speaking. "In yesterday¡¯s battle... Zhao Tian and Yao Jing were kidnapped. They are being held hostage by the vampires." A stunned silence fell over the room. Qi Xue and Qi Nue¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Velnorah felt her stomach drop and Li Jia¡¯s breath caught in her throat. "What?!" Qi Nue was the first to break the silence, her voice filled with disbelief. "Why were they kidnapped?!" "What did they do?!" Qi Xue raged as she stepped forward with a look of desperation. Velnorah¡¯s fingers curled into a tight fist. "That doesn¡¯t make sense." "Why would the vampires take them?" ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 706: The turning tides [4] "But you don¡¯t need to worry... Sect Master herself has gone to retrieve Zhao Tian and Elder Yao Jing from the vampiric High Star." But Rui Lian¡¯s attempt at reassurance did little to ease the storm brewing in their chests. Upon hearing this, Velnorah¡¯s eyes narrowed "It would take two days to travel from here to vampiric Star." She closed her eyes, hoping nothing would happen to them for 2 days so they could be rescued when Ji Shuang arrives there. But still... one question gnawed at her mind... why would vampires even kidnap Zhao Tian and Yao Jing? Qi Nue and Qi Xue stared at each other in horror "W-Why were they kidnapped?" "Sister Lian, tell us why they were kidnapped." With a shake of her head, Rui Lian spoke, "I... don¡¯t know why they were kidnapped." Li Jia stumbled back as her eyes lost their light for a moment and the whole world spun, but before she could fall fully, Velnorah held her "Li Jia." Li Jia¡¯s lips quivered as the tears she had been holding back finally broke out "Tian..." Holding her tightly, Velnorah tried to speak "Li Jia, calm down.. nothing has happened to him. Don¡¯t worry." *beep* However, Li Jia did not hear any of that as her mind went blank for a moment after hearing the shocking news. ¡¯She is getting anxious...¡¯ Velnorah shook her shoulders "Li Jia, snap out of it. Nothing has happened to Zhao Tian... he is still alive." Qi Nue and Qi Xue also exchanged concerned glances looking at Li Jia. Rui Lian stood there silently as she had no words of comfort to offer them. She was just as lost as they were. Li Jia raised her hand to rub the tears as she gently steadied herself. Before she could say anything, Velnorah held her hand and stormed out of the room. Getting pulled by Velnorah across the corridor, Li Jia felt nothing as her mind was still consumed by the news she heard from Rui Lian. Velnorah hurriedly found the room where she woke up this morning. Entering in with Li Jia, she hurriedly closed the door and locked it before turning to Li Jia. Taking a deep breath, Velnorah looked at Li Jia "Ok, listen. I will keep this short..." "I have a blood bond with Tian that has manifested as a tattoo on my crotch. So I can sense if he is alive or not..." "As of now, he is still alive... don¡¯t worry." Huh? Hearing this, Li Jia finally remembered that Velnorah is a vampire and she has a blood bond with Zhao Tian. A glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes "A-Are you sure?" "So I hope he is safe." Shi Yixian took a deep breath to control her thoughts and replied "But Liege could always enter the artifact whenever he wanted." "So even if he is kidnapped... he could just enter in." "And he can also bring that woman Yao Jing with him. I wonder why he is not doing that..." Upon hearing this, Velnorah¡¯s gaze narrowed "No. There are energy-dampening chains... if they use that, you can¡¯t feel a single bit of astral energy in your body." "Earlier I felt Li Jia using astral energy to enter the artifact so..." Xia Shenyi facepalmed herself and closed her eyes for a moment to calm her racing heart. She knows if she began to fall apart, the others would also feel discouraged. "But still... why would they kidnap Zhao Tian and Yao Jing specifically?" Hearing this, Velnorah also thought about it, and finally, she remembered "Maybe they are holding them as hostages and ask Brynnhilder from the Sect Master." Xia Shenyi raised an eyebrow "That kind of makes sense..." Fei Ziyu who was holding back her tears, finally spoke "I have a bad premonition in my heart... I wonder if it is something related to his Honoured One physique." Hm? Xia Shenyi¡¯s gaze squinted "I don¡¯t think-" "WHAT?" Velnorah hurriedly stood up "D-Did you just say Honoured One?" Seeing her reaction, the others were startled and with a nod Xia Shenyi spoke "It must be shocking, but Zhao Tian actually has Honoured One physique." Velnorah¡¯s eyes shrank in utter horror "Now.. it makes sense." "They kidnapped Tian because of his physique..." "And.. Zaerina has Astral Constellation physique." WHAT THE FUCK? Xia Shenyi almost fell out of her seat and her eyes widened in shock "Same physique as me..." Astral Constellation physique holders can easily see through what physique other people have. As of now, Xia Shenyi only knows two people who have the same physique as her.. she and Freya¡¯s mother. But now there is another one. Velnorah¡¯s fingers trembled in fear "Honoured One.. for vampires..." --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 707: Nightmare in the Bloodstar Citadel [1] Meanwhile, a few hours ago- "Urghh..." Zhao Tian gritted his teeth as each movement sent another wave of pain searing through his battered body. The chains rattled with a faint metallic clink as he forced his limbs to obey, dragging himself forward inch by inch. Yao Jing lay there, barely clinging to consciousness as her body trembled with exhaustion and pain. His fingers curled against the cold, damp stone and nails scraped as he struggled to pull himself closer. "Urghh..." His broken ribs grinded against one another with each shallow breath. The suffocating weight of the chains held him down, but he pushed on. "Jing..." His voice was hoarse from the dryness of his throat. She stirred again with a faint twitch of her fingers her bloodshot eyes fluttered slightly. The dim crimson glow of the chains reflected in her gaze as she blinked sluggishly. Zhao Tian forced himself closer, inching forward until his fingertips brushed against the back of her hand. A weak jolt ran through her at the contact and her fingers trembled before they curled slightly in response. She was there... she was still with him. With what little strength he had left, he lifted his trembling hand and reached for her face, his fingers brushing against her sweat-dampened skin. Her body was burning with fever, and her breath came in shallow, pained gasps. His heart clenched at the sight, rage and helplessness swirled within him. "Jing... wake up." Her eyelids fluttered and her lashes trembled against the bruised skin beneath them. "Zhao... Tian..." He swallowed, suppressing the overwhelming pain gnawing at his body. "Stay with me," he murmured, his grip tightening ever so slightly around her fingers. "Don¡¯t close your eyes." A shudder ran through her as she fought against the weight of exhaustion dragging her down. Her lips parted as if to speak, but only a ragged breath escaped. Her fingers curled tighter around his own, and the warmth of her touch was barely noticeable through the chill of the air. Summoning the last reserves of his strength, he shifted closer, positioning himself beside her as best he could. Rhudamanth raised an eyebrow "You want her?" Selena¡¯s gaze darkened, her nails digging into her palm. "I need someone to take my frustration out on," "And she is also friends with Velnorah... I can take good care of her." Rhudamanth looked at her for a moment before giving a small nod. He knows that Selena must be very angry after the death of Elvoria. "Do as you like." Selena¡¯s lips curled into a slow, satisfied smirk. Zhao Tian¡¯s fingers twitched against the stone floor, and his breath came in short, ragged gasps as his gaze darted to Yao Jing. She was barely conscious, her emerald eyes glazed over with pain as her body trembled from exhaustion. Yet, when she heard Selena¡¯s words, a flicker of fear passed through her expression. She was strong... stronger than most. But in this moment, chained, beaten, and powerless, she could do nothing. And neither could he. "Urghh.." A rough hand suddenly grabbed his jaw, forcing him to look up. Kaelith crouched in front of him, and then, without a word, he gripped Zhao Tian by the neck, lifting him with brutal force. The chains clanked loudly as his body was yanked from the ground. The sudden motion sent white-hot pain shooting through his limbs and his ribs protested violently as he was dragged across the cold stone floor. Zhao Tian clenched his jaw, suppressing a groan of pain, and his vision swam as his body was barely holding on. But through the haze, his gaze found Yao Jing¡¯s once more. A single tear slipped past her lashes, trailing down her bruised cheek. Her lips parted, but no words came out. Yet he understood. "Tian..." His throat tightened. "Jing¡¯er..." His heart pounded in his chest as he was pulled away, the sight of her beaten body seared into his mind. He wanted to reach for her, to fight, to tear apart everyone in this room, but his body was useless. Powerless. As the heavy door slammed shut behind him, the last thing he saw was Yao Jing¡¯s emerald eyes... filled with pain, sorrow, and a silent plea. ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 708: Nightmare in the Bloodstar Citadel [2] Zhao Tian¡¯s body was dragged through the dimly lit corridors as his chains clanked loudly against the cold stone floor. Every movement sent jolts of pain through his limbs, but Kaelith showed no mercy. His vision blurred, yet he forced himself to remain conscious. Every fiber of his being burned with exhaustion, yet he clinged onto the remaining strength he had. The deeper they went, the stronger the scent of dampness and decay became. The oppressive darkness seemed to stretch endlessly, broken only by the occasional flickering of crimson lanterns lining the walls. The eerie glow bathed the path in a blood-red hue, casting long shadows that danced with malice. Then, they emerged into the open. The Citadel. A colossal structure of dark stone and jagged spires loomed over him. Its towering walls seemed to stretch toward the skies, and at its center stood a vast open courtyard. The air was thick with the presence of them. The Vampires. Rows upon rows of them stood in the courtyard, their crimson eyes gleaming with hunger and curiosity as they watched him being dragged forward. Some whispered amongst themselves, others merely smirked, their lips curling to reveal sharp fangs glistening under the pale moonlight. A spectacle. That¡¯s what he was to them. Kaelith continued forward, hauling Zhao Tian¡¯s battered form until they reached the very center of the vast open space. Thick, black chains coiled around a massive stone pillar, and their surface pulsed faintly with crimson runes. Without hesitation, Kaelith slammed Zhao Tian down onto the stone, yanking the chains taut. They wrapped around his arms and legs, binding him in place. The cold metal bit into his skin and the runes flared with crimson energy that seeped into his body, suppressing every last trace of his astral energy. Zhao Tian barely had the strength to lift his head. But when he did, he saw the sea of vampires surrounding him, their gazes filled with anticipation. Then, Kaelith stepped forward. He unsheathed a long black sword as its edge gleamed under the pale moonlight. Without a word, he raised the blade high. For a brief moment, time seemed to slow. Then¡ª SHLICK! The blade plunged deep into Zhao Tian¡¯s abdomen. A wet, sickening sound filled the air as steel tore through flesh. "GUH!" Zhao Tian¡¯s breath hitched and his entire body stiffened as his muscles locked in sheer pain. A violent, searing pain erupted from his core, radiating outward like wildfire. A fierce kick struck her stomach, sending her sprawling across the ground. Her body convulsed as pain laced through her every nerve, yet she refused to let out a single cry of pain. Selena stood over her as her expression twisted with pure hatred. "Not so tough now, are you?" She sneered, her heeled boots clicking against the floor as she circled Yao Jing¡¯s trembling body. She crouched down, gripping Yao Jing¡¯s bloodstained face, forcing her to look up. "Where is that arrogance now?" Selena whispered, her fingers tightening against Yao Jing¡¯s jaw as her nails dug into her bruised skin. Yao Jing didn¡¯t respond. Selena¡¯s lips curled in disgust. "Still glaring at me?" She scoffed. Her fingers uncurled, and she grabbed Yao Jing¡¯s hair, yanking her up before throwing her across the room. *THRASH* Yao Jing¡¯s body crashed into a wooden table, shattering it into pieces as splinters dug into her flesh. "Urgh..." A strangled groan escaped her lips, but she quickly bit it back. Selena stepped forward, her high heels crushing the broken fragments of wood beneath her as she knelt beside Yao Jing¡¯s trembling body. Her fingers ran down Yao Jing¡¯s arm before tightening around her wrist. Yao Jing clenched her teeth and her body twitched in pain, but her mind was still unwilling to submit. Selena¡¯s grip tightened, her nails drawing fresh streams of blood. Then, her other hand pressed against Yao Jing¡¯s abdomen... right where her core was. A slow, cruel smile spread across Selena¡¯s lips "You don¡¯t deserve cultivation." Yao Jing¡¯s eyes widened in horror and before she could react, Selena struck. A devastating force erupted from the vampire¡¯s palm, slamming directly into Yao Jing¡¯s core. A sharp, piercing pain ripped through her body... worse than anything she had ever felt before. It was as if something was being shattered from the inside out. "ARGHHHHH!!" Yao Jing¡¯s body arched violently and a scream tore from her lips as cracks formed across her core. Her cultivation... years of effort, pain, and dedication... was being destroyed. She struggled, gasping for breath, but it was useless. Selena¡¯s power surged through her, twisting and crushing the core until¡ª Read the latest on novelhall.Co?m CRACK! It shattered. "Huff..." Yao Jing let out a weak, ragged gasp as her body collapsed to the floor. Cold. Empty. She felt empty. Chapter 709: Nightmare in the Bloodstar Citadel [3] The chains rattled as Zhao Tian hung in the vast open space of the Citadel with his body suspended by his wrists as the thick metal digging into his skin. His robes were in tatters, drenched in sweat and blood, clinging to his battered form. His silver-white hair is now matted with dried blood, cascading down, obscuring part of his face. "Haa..." His breath came in ragged gasps as each inhale send a sharp, stabbing pain through his ribs. His body trembled with exhaustion, but he refused to let himself fall into unconsciousness. The scent of iron was thick in the air, mixing with the damp coldness of the night. All around him, the vampires watched. Some perched on balconies, others stood in groups, whispering amongst themselves as they waited for the next dose of divine blood. He don¡¯t know how many hours have passed. He has already been stabbed many times, and the vampires took his blood and drank it. A vampire with a light elemental affinity sometimes comes to heal him, and again, the big buff guy stabs him. He has already grown numb to the pain, but what concerned him the most was... ¡¯Jing¡¯er...¡¯ Hearing faint footsteps, Zhao Tian lifted his gaze and looked at Kaelith. Kaelith chuckled "Still holding on?" Without another word, he drove his fist into Zhao Tian¡¯s gut. *cough* A violent cough tore from Zhao Tian¡¯s throat as the impact sent a fresh surge of pain rippling through his body. Stay connected via novelhall.Co?m His muscles clenched involuntarily, and his breath hitched as blood dripped from his lips. Kaelith pulled back, watching as Zhao Tian¡¯s body trembled from the force of the hit. The gathered vampires murmured among themselves while some were impressed and others were annoyed at his stubbornness. Kaelith reached for the hilt of his sword "You cultivators are always so proud." Without hesitation, he drove the sword into Zhao Tian¡¯s shoulder. "URGHHH!" A strangled groan escaped Zhao Tian¡¯s lips as pain erupted like fire through his body. The blade tore through muscle and sinew, embedding itself deep within his flesh. Blood spurted from the wound, cascading down his arm like crimson rivers. Yao Jing has lost one of her eyes as the dark clotted blood streaked her cheek and it seemed like someone had stabbed her eye with a sword. "J-Jing..." Faint noises of boots clicking against the floor echoed through the area, and everyone turned their gaze to Selena. Selena took a deep breath and spoke "Do you remember... you killed my Elvoria." She nudged Yao Jing¡¯s limp body with the tip of her boot, just enough to elicit a weak groan from the woman "How do you feel? "Now to defile her... You see the vampires here? They are really hungry." The vampires also looked at Yao Jing with a sadistic grin. Zhao Tian¡¯s body shuddered upon hearing this and a swirling rage erupted in his heart looking at the cocky smile on Selena¡¯s face. "T-Tian." Hearing a strangled voice, Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes quivered and he hastily looked at Yao Jing who was trying to get up "T-Tian..." "I heard you... a bit of astral energy... artifact...." Yao Jing gritted her teeth, and her fingers dug into the stone as she pulled herself forward, her broken body betraying her with every inch. But she didn¡¯t stop. She suddenly stood up and began running to the Citadel where Zhao Tian was being tied. Zhao Tian was taken aback, but then he remembered murmuring about the artifact when they were tied in chains. ¡¯I-Is she trying to... release my chains, so we can escape from here?¡¯ As soon as Yao Jing reached Zhao Tian, a smile bloomed on her bloodstained lips "Tian..." But in the next instant, a delicate gasp escaped her lips as she felt her world turning upside down and saw the reflection of her head flying in Zhao Tian¡¯s blue eyes. "H-Huh?" *thud* Her head fell on the Citadel and rolled down the blood of Zhao Tian. Her headless corpse stood for a second before falling to the ground with a loud thud. Her head stopped rolling on the citadel and her remaining eye glimpsed the figure of Zhao Tian hanging on the chains. "So... rry, Tian.. I couldn¡¯t sav...e yo..." She know her time is ending soon and she saw the face of Zhao Tian through her blood-stained eyes ¡¯If I am ever reborn... please Tian, fall in love with me again...¡¯ The flowing blood seeped into her remaining eye, and during her last seconds, the smile of Zhao Tian and her playful banter with him flashed in her mind. Thinking that she couldn¡¯t enjoy this anymore, a single tear slipped down her cheek, and the light in her eyes dimmed. "I... love yo..." Chapter 710: The Shackles of Pain, All that remains is Darkness [1] Huh? Zhao Tian¡¯s vision wavered as his mind struggled to fully grasp the reality of what had just occurred before him. Time seemed to slow as his gaze remained fixed on the severed head that now rested upon the bloodstained stone. Yao Jing¡¯s remaining eye, once filled with warmth, was now dull... lifeless. The faintest trace of a tear clung to her lashes, trailing down her cheek, mingled with the blood that had splattered across her delicate features. Her dark hair, tangled and damp with sweat and blood, framed her face in a way that made it almost look as if she were merely asleep. A numbing sensation spread through Zhao Tian¡¯s chest... an emptiness that he had never known before. His breath shuddered, as if his lungs had forgotten how to function. The iron chains that held him in place bit into his flesh, but the pain they inflicted was nothing compared to the anguish that tore through his soul. He wanted to reach out... to take her in his arms, to shield her, to turn back time, and to prevent this horror from unfolding. But he could do nothing. He was powerless and forced to bear witness to the death of someone very close to him. Even in her pain, she had grasped onto the faintest sliver of hope, clinging to his murmured words, believing that if she could just reach him... ...if she could just remove the chains that bound him, she could free them both. She had risked everything. She had endured unimaginable pain and forced her battered body to move, all in the hope of giving them a chance to escape. And in return, she had lost everything. His lips parted, but no sound came... no scream, no plea, no curse. His voice had abandoned him, drowned beneath the sheer weight of his sorrow. "Hahaha..." And then, the laughter began. A low chuckle at first. Then another. And another. It spread through the gathered vampires as they all mockingly laughed at him in amusement and sadistic pleasure. To them, this was nothing more than entertainment. A spectacle. Zhao Tian¡¯s trembling gaze moved, finally shifting from Yao Jing¡¯s lifeless body to the figures standing at the top of the citadel¡¯s bloodstained steps. Selena stood there with a big, satisfied smile on her lips. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, stretching her arms as if shaking off a burden. "Ah... that felt good." Her gaze flickered down to the headless corpse sprawled across the stone before returning to Zhao Tian "Would you look at that? She really did try until the very last moment." He clenched his teeth and his jaw locked so tight it felt like his bones might crack. "I will kill you..." His heart swelled in anger and fury looking at the smirk on Selena¡¯s face. Tears blurred his vision as he remembered his times with Yao Jing and that fueled the anger inside him. "I will fucking kill you..." A golden light flickered in his eyes, as a golden energy seeped into his irises, turning his blue irises to blood gold. "I will kill you..." "I will kill you..." Kaelith sighed upon hearing him murmuring about killing "You truly seem to have lost your mind..." As Kaelith took his blade to stab him again, he raised an eyebrow in surprise. From Zhao Tian¡¯s body, tendrils of black energy slithered outward, coiling around his limbs, his torso, and his throat. "I will kill you..." "I will kill you..." "I will kill you alll..." "Slaughter... everyone..." "Every one of you." Seeing this, Kaelith was taken aback, and in the next instant *clang* The noise was subtle as cracks began to form on the energy-dampening chains. Find adventures on novelhall.Co?m *clang* The chains shattered into countless fragments as the pieces scattered across the citadel floor, clinking and rolling through the pools of blood. After breaking away from the chains, Zhao Tian slumped forward, and his battered body nearly collapsed to the ground, but just before his knees could buckle... A blinding light filled his vision, and he saw a pair of black and golden energies intertwining. And in that instant, he saw her. A presence, distant yet intimate, veiled in shadow, standing at the threshold between the body and the soul. A figure that did not move, did not speak, yet he understood. He knew. Slowly, painfully, he lifted his right hand, reaching out toward the vision before him, and his golden eyes shimmered with an unfathomable depth. "...Oh, I see you, Mother..." He heard a flapping wing sound, but in the next second, it went silent... As he muttered, a black cloth materialized out of thin air as it wrapped around his head, closing his eyes before a single trail of blood tear cascaded down from his right eye. ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 711: The Shackles of Pain, All that remains is Darkness [2] Inside the vast space, Raphaela Celeste Ravenscroft felt a shudder in her soul. "V-Vester?" Her body stiffened and her gaze trembled with the blindfold coiling around her eyes "Is he.. overclocking again?" "No.. his bloodline." ... Back in the citadel, where the air reeked of blood and decay... Kaelith who was about to stab him, was surprised to see him breaking the chains. His instincts, honed through centuries of battle, screamed at him... something was wrong. ¡¯What the hell is that...¡¯ He muttered in his mind, looking at the black blindfold appearing around his eyes. Huh? Selena was equally dumbfounded ¡¯Where did he get that from... and how did he break the chains...¡¯ Hm? Rhudamanth¡¯s gaze narrowed looking at Zhao Tian ¡¯Darkness energy that belongs to the Eldritchfiends... and some other energy.¡¯ Zhao Tian¡¯s body swayed from exhaustion. The chains had broken, but the toll had not vanished as muscles trembled from strain. However, in the next instant, yellow energy rippled around his body, patching the torn flesh and tendons. Kaelith¡¯s grip on his sword tightened as he saw Zhao Tian healing his wounds with the light energy. Without wasting a second, he directly plunged the sword deep in his gut ¡¯I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on... but my instincts are telling me to kill him.¡¯ "Urgh..." Zhao Tian¡¯s body convulsed as he felt the sharp blade tear through his gut. However, he gritted his teeth and grabbed the blade. His fingers, slick with his own blood, wrapped around the blade and a shudder passed through the weapon as if recoiling from his touch. Now that the chains are broken, he can easily escape into the artifact. But he won¡¯t... He need to reap some souls... for the one soul he lost. Hm? Kaelith gripped the blade and tried to pull it back but was surprised to see that he couldn¡¯t pull it off. What? Stay connected via novelhall.Co?m From Zhao Tian¡¯s wound, black tendrils of energy poured out, creeping along the blade¡¯s surface as it slithered toward Kaelith¡¯s fingers like hungry serpents With a slight cough, he raised his right hand, smacking the blade. *CRACK* The blade instantly broke into two, and Kaelith pulled back his hand to look at the half-broken blade in his hand. The other part is still embedded in his gut. Gritting his teeth, Zhao Tian pulled the blade out of his body as a fresh surge of blood burst forth from his body, pooling down the citadel. Before Kaelith could react, an overwhelming presence loomed before him, sending an ice-cold chill crawling down his spine. WHOOSH! A sharp breath escaped Zhao Tian¡¯s lips. Then¡ª CLANGGG! A devastating slash tore through the air. Kaelith barely had time to raise his remaining hand in defense before the strike connected and the force of the impact lifted his massive body off the ground. His eyes quivered as he was sent hurtling through the air like a broken doll and his body crashed into the citadel¡¯s outer wall with an earth-shattering BOOM! The structure trembled under the force and massive cracks splintered outward as dust and rubble cascaded from above. Before Kaelith could react, a brutal force slammed into his chest, pinning him against the cracked wall. THUD! Zhao Tian stood above him with his foot pressed firmly against his torso. The vampire thrashed beneath his grip and his remaining hand clawed at Zhao Tian¡¯s leg. And then¡ª SHINK! A sword plunged through his left arm, pinning it to the stone like an insect trapped beneath a needle. "URGHHHHHH!" Kaelith¡¯s body writhed in agony as he glared up at Zhao Tian, his crimson eyes burning with hatred. "You think you can just-" SHING! A single slash. A crimson arc painted the air. Kaelith¡¯s words died in his throat and his head tumbled from his shoulders, rolling across the blood-soaked stone. Only one soul has been reaped... many more to go. White linings appeared in Zhao Tian¡¯s closed golden eyes and he saw the fluttering soul of Kaelith. Soul? He hurriedly turned his gaze to look at the dead body of Yao Jing and saw her soul diminishing. ¡¯Jing¡¯er...¡¯ --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 712: The Shackles of Pain, All that remains is Darkness [3] Standing atop the grand balcony of her palace, Qian Shi lifted her head toward the vast, moonlit sky. Her slender fingers curled into fists at her sides, trembling ever so slightly. Her vision blurred as a single tear, warm and full of regret, slipped down her cheek, tracing a glistening path along her skin before vanishing into the night. "Please forgive me, Darling..." Her eyelashes fluttered with unshed tears before she closed her eyes, pressing her lips together to suppress the sob threatening to escape. "I cannot change the fate... and forgive me for not being beside you when you are suffering like this." She powerlessly stood there, unable to reach the man she held so dearly in her heart. "Please forgive me..." Her fingers gripped the railing as the weight of her choices bore down on her. The night air was cool against her skin, yet it did nothing to numb the fire of guilt burning within her. ... Zhao Tian hurriedly turned his gaze to look at the dead body of Yao Jing and saw her soul diminishing. ¡¯Jing¡¯er...¡¯ *flick* In the very next instant, without hesitation, he teleported from his spot, reappearing beside her fallen body in a blur of golden-black energy. He kneeled on the cold, blood-soaked ground, and his fingers trembled as he reached out to her head. With great care, he cradled her head as his hands gently brushed against her bloodstained hair. A shuddering breath left his lips as his fingers traced the contours of her face ¡¯Jing¡¯er...¡¯ His blindfolded eyes quivered, and his grip on her only tightened as though holding her closer could somehow undo the cruel fate that had stolen her away. "Jing¡¯er..." He slightly raised his gaze to look at the soul that was slowly diminishing. A translucent wisp of light, faint and flickering, drifting ever so slowly toward oblivion. He helplessly looked at it. A desperate thought clawed at his mind. What could he do? It¡¯s not like he can catch her soul and store it within him. He only has the power to absorb them, not to store them. A suffocating killing intent erupted from his body, spreading like a tidal wave through the battlefield. The ground beneath him cracked, unable to withstand the sheer force of his killing intent. Selena¡¯s body tensed and her gaze narrowed as a cold sweat trailed down her spine. ¡¯Something awakened within him... Is it the power of the Honoured One?¡¯ Her gaze flickered toward Rhudamanth, and saw that he was calm amidst the chaos ¡¯He is dangerous,¡¯ she thought, biting her lip. ¡¯But we cannot afford to kill him. His blood is far too valuable to us. I will try to knock him up and tie him again.¡¯ Selena¡¯s sharp eyes glowed with an eerie crimson hue as she lunged forward and her twin lances materialized in her grip. The moment she moved, the air around her twisted, and with inhuman precision, she thrust one lance straight toward Zhao Tian¡¯s chest while the other arced in a vicious downward strike, aiming to pin him into submission before he could escape. But Zhao Tian¡¯s senses were sharp and in a single instant, he stored Yao Jing¡¯s lifeless body in his storage ring, securing her away from harm. *CLANG* A metallic clang shattered through the air as he raised his sword, catching the deadly thrust of Selena¡¯s first lance. Sparks erupted between them, illuminating their faces in a flash of brilliance. The force behind her attack was monstrous, sending tremors up his arm, but he held firm. Zhao Tian¡¯s blindfolded eyes trembled slightly and his grip tightened around his sword¡¯s hilt. He felt the second lance coming down toward his left shoulder. Without hesitation, he twisted his momentum. His body spun to the right and his weight shifted as he adjusted in an instant. THUD! His foot slammed into Selena¡¯s chest with bone-crushing force. The impact sent a shockwave rippling outward, distorting the air around them. "Guh..." A muffled gasp left her lips as she was blasted away, her body rocketing backward like a meteor. BOOM! She crashed into the outer walls of the citadel with a thunderous explosion. Dust and debris erupted into the air, momentarily obscuring her from view. Then, from within the dust cloud, Selena staggered to her feet and wiped the corner of her mouth where a thin trickle of blood had appeared. Her eyes narrowed as she cast her gaze toward the vampires surrounding the citadel "What are you all standing around for?! Catch him!" ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 713: From Captive to Carnage [1] "What are you all standing around for?! Catch him!" The gathered vampires roared in unison and their bodies blurred into motion as they charged at Zhao Tian from all directions like a tide of darkness sweeping toward him with unrelenting ferocity. Dozens¡ªno, hundreds of vampires lunged at once as their claws gleamed like blades with their eyes burning with hunger. Some leaped from the rooftops, others surged forth along the ground, surrounding him. Zhao Tian¡¯s fingers tightened around the hilt of his sword, and the air around him trembled as an overwhelming force began to rise. His killing intent flooded the battlefield with an oppressive weight that sent shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned warriors. The very ground beneath his feet cracked, unable to withstand the sheer pressure radiating from his body. Then... he moved. Like a shadow cutting through the night, Zhao Tian vanished. A streak of golden-black energy¡ª SLASH! A single arc of his blade split through the air, cutting effortlessly through the necks of five vampires before they could even react. Their heads tumbled through the air, before their bodies collapsed in a spray of blood. Before the others could process what had happened, Zhao Tian had already reappeared behind another group. He twisted, sidestepping a vampire¡¯s lunging claws, and drove his sword straight through its heart. Without pausing, he pulled it back free and spun, severing another enemy¡¯s arm before slicing cleanly through its torso. Another vampire lunged at him from the side and its fangs bared as it aimed for his neck. With a flick of Zhao Tian¡¯s wrist, his blade reversed grip and stabbed backward, impaling the vampire through its open mouth and out the back of its skull. *sleesh* *sleesh* He was everywhere and nowhere all at once, weaving between the swarm of enemies like a phantom, striking down foes faster than they could comprehend. The air became thick with the scent of blood and bodies collapsing like lifeless puppets. A second later, another vampire¡¯s head slid off its shoulders, rolling across the blood-soaked ground. Zhao Tian exhaled slowly and his blindfolded gaze burned with cold fury as he stood amidst the carnage. The battlefield was silent for a moment. Then the remaining vampires... those who had not yet engaged, staggered back in horror. Fear. For the first time, true terror crept into their glowing crimson eyes. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze flickered and he looked at Selena, who was dashing toward him. Her twin lances gleamed under the moonlight and her body twisted in a blur as she thrust both weapons toward his chest with terrifying speed. CLANG! Zhao Tian¡¯s sword flashed as he barely parried the attack and his arm vibrated from the sheer force behind her strike. Sparks erupted, and in that brief moment of contact, she twisted her wrist, redirecting her attack in a masterful feint. Her right lance speared toward his ribs. Zhao Tian pivoted at the last second as the tip grazed past his side, cutting through fabric and drawing a thin line of blood across his torso. But he was already countering. His left foot slammed into the ground as he twisted his hips, generating momentum and his sword lashed out in a sweeping arc, aiming to carve through her midsection. Selena bent backward as she evaded and retaliated instantly... one lance sweeping for his knees while the other stabbed toward his throat. Zhao Tian¡¯s body blurred and he vanished. Selena clicked her tongue as her weapons struck empty air. But before she could react, an oppressive presence loomed behind her. ¡¯Too fast!¡¯ BOOM! A devastating kick slammed into her back, sending her flying forward like a cannonball. She crashed through the stone floor, rolling several times before digging her lance into the ground to halt her momentum. She barely had time to recover before¡ª THOOM! Zhao Tian descended upon her as his sword cleaved downward with monstrous power. CLANG! Selena barely managed to raise both lances in a cross-guard, but the sheer force behind his attack sent her skidding backward as her heels carved deep trenches into the ground. The air trembled from the impact, and her arms burned from the strain. For the first time, her smirk faded. ¡¯He¡¯s overpowering me...?¡¯ --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 714: From Captive to Carnage [2] Selena¡¯s arms trembled as she steadied herself and her lances vibrated from the sheer force of Zhao Tian¡¯s strike. But she had no time to reflect because Zhao Tian was already upon her again. SWOOSH! His blade slashed downward with blistering speed as a golden arc of destruction cut through the space between them. Selena twisted her body, narrowly avoiding the strike as the blade carved deep into the stone floor behind her. The ground erupted from the impact as jagged debris flew in all directions. She countered instantly. Find your next read on novelhall.Co?m THRUST! Her left lance shot forward like a viper, aiming straight for his heart. Zhao Tian¡¯s sword snapped upward¡ª CLANG! The two weapons met, but in the very next instant, Selena twisted her wrist, rotating her lance at an impossible angle. The sharp edge scraped along his blade, bypassing his defense as she redirected the thrust toward his throat. But Zhao Tian teleported from there. His body shifted at the last possible moment and the lance¡¯s tip brushed past his blindfolded face, slicing a single strand of hair as it missed by a fraction of an inch. And before Selena could react¡ª BOOM! Zhao Tian¡¯s elbow smashed into her chest. A shockwave burst from the impact, sending her skidding backward as her boots scraped against the cracked stone floor. Blood dripped from the corner of her mouth, but instead of anger, a twisted grin spread across her lips. She slammed her foot onto the ground and the blood that had pooled from the corpses of the dead vampires trembled violently. Hundreds of blood-red spikes erupted from the ground, spearing toward Zhao Tian from all directions. Zhao Tian¡¯s aura surged and his grip on his sword tightened. BOOM! With a single motion, he swung. A golden-black wave of energy exploded outward, obliterating the incoming spikes in a single, devastating sweep. *THOOM* The sheer force of the attack tore through the battlefield, carving a deep trench into the ground and sending the remains of the blood constructs scattering into the night air. Selena leapt back, landing gracefully atop a broken pillar, but Zhao Tian was already in front of her before she could react. SLASH! His sword came down in a vertical arc. Selena crossed her lances just in time- CLANG! The impact nearly sent her crashing to the ground. But before she could recover, Zhao Tian twisted midair as his leg sweeped out in a brutal spinning kick. THWACK! Her body lurched sideways, crashing into the rubble below. Zhao Tian descended and his sword slashed downward once more- However, at the last moment, the blood beneath Selena exploded. A massive, pulsating hand of blood burst from the ground, catching his sword mid-strike. Selena laughed upon seeing this "Got you." The hand clenched. Zhao Tian¡¯s body was yanked downward, pulled into the crimson abyss beneath them. The blood twisted, forming chains, tendrils, and claws, like a monstrous, shifting mass that threatened to swallow him whole. FWOOM! A golden-black aura erupted from his body, disintegrating the blood restraints instantly. In the next moment¡ª He reappeared right in front of her. Selena¡¯s pupils shrank ¡¯Shit, he is fast...¡¯ She barely had time to raise her lances before- BOOM! Zhao Tian¡¯s fist crashed into her stomach and her entire body convulsed. The force of the impact sent shockwaves and the ground beneath them shattered. Stone fragments shot into the air as Selena was blasted backward like a ragdoll, slamming into a distant wall with an earth-shaking CRASH! The entire structure trembled from the impact as cracks spread like spiderwebs along its surface before¡ª BOOOOM! The wall collapsed on top of her. Dust and debris filled the air, obscuring the surroundings in a thick, suffocating cloud. Zhao Tian stood in the aftermath and his sword, still humming with residual energy, was lowered at his side. At this time, he felt the energy around her shifting and his gaze narrowed ¡¯Is she entering the Plurret form?¡¯ He teleported and reappeared in front of her as his hand lashed out, grabbing her face. *shreek* Zhao Tian¡¯s grip tightened around Selena¡¯s face, his fingers digging into her flesh with brutal force. "Urghh..." A sharp gasp escaped her lips, but before she could even react, she felt her entire world tilt violently. The next thing she knew, the ground rushed up to meet her as he hurled her downward with monstrous strength. *THOOM* Selena¡¯s body crashed into the battlefield like a meteor, stone and dirt exploding in every direction as the sheer force of her collision sent shockwaves through the ground. A crater formed beneath her and the vampires around her staggered back. But before any of them could even process what had happened¡ª BOOM! Zhao Tian reappeared in an instant, his figure materializing in a blur of black and golden light. His presence alone sent a suffocating wave of pressure rippling outward, causing the lesser vampires to tremble. Selena barely had time to understand what was happening before his foot smashed into her face with earth-shattering force. *CRACK* A sickening crack echoed through the air as her skull was driven deep into the crater and the stone beneath her shattered further, turning into fine dust under the sheer magnitude of his attack. "Guaarrghhhh." Her body spasmed involuntarily and her limbs twitched as pain flooded her entire being. Yet Zhao Tian didn¡¯t stop. His foot pressed harder, grinding her face further into the shattered ground. Along with this new energy, Zhao Tian used his space domain to crush her further. "Urgh..." Selena choked out, her voice muffled by the dirt and stone that filled her mouth. Her once-proud body, now lay pinned beneath his heel like a mere insect. She struggled, clawing at the ground, trying to push herself up, but her strength was being drained at an alarming rate. And then she felt it. Her eyes widened in horror as she sensed the cracks spreading inside her body. He wasn¡¯t just crushing her into submission. He was breaking her. Her meridians, the intricate network of energy pathways that allowed her to harness her blood techniques, were fracturing. Tiny, hairline fissures at first, but they spread like wildfire, growing and shattering under the relentless force of his power. ¡¯M-My cultivation?¡¯ The core of her existence, the foundation of all her strength, was crumbling before her very eyes, and there was nothing she could do to stop it. "No... no, no, NO¡ª!" And then¡ª CRACK. A sharp, splintering sound tore through her body and Selena¡¯s entire body arched violently as a wretched, guttural scream ripped from her throat. "ARGHHHHHHHHH!!! AAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHH!" A searing pain flooded her senses and drowned her in waves of torment so excruciating that she could barely breathe. The power she had spent centuries cultivating was gone. Her body trembled violently as she gasped for air. She was empty. Zhao Tian finally lifted his foot, allowing her broken body to collapse completely onto the shattered ground. She lay there motionless and her green eyes stared blankly into the night sky. -------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 715: From Captive to Carnage [3] Rhudamanth Di Gardia stood frozen amidst the carnage looking at the scene unfolding before him. Zhao Tian glimpsed at the broken body of Selena beside his feet. Her body trembled and muscles twitched uncontrollably from the sheer trauma of having her cultivation forcibly shattered. Zhao Tian crouched slightly as he reached out and took a fistful of her long, bloodstained hair. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, he pulled her upward. "AAAGGHHH!!" Selena¡¯s scream tore through the air as she was dragged off the ground and her scalp burned as strands of her black hair were ripped from the roots. Zhao Tian didn¡¯t slow his steps and pulled her along, her body scraping against the blood-soaked stones as they ascended toward the towering structure that loomed over the battlefield. Each movement sent fresh jolts of pain through her as the rough surface of the blood stone tore into her flesh, leaving behind a gruesome trail of blood smeared across the ground. "GAAAHH!!" Her hands clawed weakly at the air, desperate to stop the ceaseless torment, but her fingers could barely curl into fists. She could feel her scalp beginning to tear under the force of his grip. Zhao Tian reached the edge of the citadel and with a final step, he threw her forward. CRASH! Selena¡¯s body slammed into the stone wall and the force alone was enough to jolt her mind into a haze of pain. Her limbs twitched as she lay sprawled at the base of the citadel like a pitiful heap of flesh and bone. Zhao Tian stepped forward and he barely spared her a glance as he stabbed his sword into the ground, the blade humming with restrained power. His gaze flickered to the chains and without a word, he reached down and took them. Selena¡¯s breath hitched as she saw him approaching her and her mind screamed for her to move, to run, but her body refused to obey. Fear coiled around her heart as he knelt beside her. Then he grabbed her wrists and bound them together with the chains. The cold steel bit into her skin as he pulled the restraints tight, the rough metal digging into her delicate flesh. "Urgh!" A sharp whimper escaped her lips and her fingers trembled as she tried to resist, but the effort was futile. Zhao Tian lifted her and hoisted her up, fastening the chains to the same spot where he himself had once been held captive. Selena dangled from the stone structure, her feet barely scraping the ground as her arms strained under the weight of her own body. "Grghhh..." Pain lanced through her shoulders and her already-weakened muscles trembled violently as she fought to keep herself from going completely limp. Fear. She turned her gaze toward Zhao Tian, and for the first time in her life, she looked at someone with sheer fear. Find your next adventure on novelhall.Co?m "UNCLE! UNCLE! HELP ME! PLEASE, COME HERE!!" Her voice rang out in desperation, trembling with panic as she screamed for help. THUD! His fist sank into her gut with a crushing force. Selena¡¯s entire body convulsed violently and a sharp, wet gasp choked from her lips as the breath was ripped from her lungs. Her abdomen caved inward under the sheer impact and her ribs screamed in pain. Her vision blurred and her head slumped forward as nausea twisted inside her stomach. She vomited blood. Thick, crimson liquid spilled from her lips, dribbling down her chin as her head swayed weakly. Her mind was spiraling, barely clinging to consciousness and her body screamed for relief that would never come. He raised his hand and his fingers curled around her throat tightly. "Urgghh.." She kicked her legs and her body trembled as she dangled in his grasp, but there was no strength behind her struggle... just the pathetic, instinctive resistance of someone who knew they were about to be torn apart. Without a word, he released her throat and let her body slump against the chains. Then, with a flick of his wrist he took a sharp dagger from his storage ring. "H-Huh?" Selena¡¯s breath hitched and her body stiffened as she finally realized, but before she could even open her mouth to scream, he struck. SHCLIIKK The dagger sank into her left eye socket with a sickening schlick as the thin blade slid effortlessly through flesh, muscle, and nerves, carving deep into the delicate orb of her eye. "AARGGGGHHHHHHHH!" A piercing, blood-curdling scream tore from her throat as pain exploded through her skull and her body jerked violently against the chains. Blood spurted from the wound, spilling down her cheek like crimson tears. Zhao Tian twisted the dagger cruelly, feeling the soft tissue of her eyeball rupture and collapse under the pressure, before he gave a sharp pull, wrenching the eyeball from its socket with a pop. A long, glistening string of nerves and torn muscle clung stubbornly to the eyeball before it snapped, sending the eye orb tumbling down to the blood-soaked ground with a wet plop. As they say, an eye for an eye. "AARRHHHHHH!! ARGGHHHHHHHH!!! RAAAARRRRRR!!!" Selena¡¯s body was convulsing so violently that the chains rattled as her remaining eye rolled back in sheer pain. Her mind was drowning in pain and her vision reduced to a blurry, distorted mess of crimson and shadow as her nerves burned like molten fire had been poured into her skull. Zhao Tian flicked the excess blood from his dagger. Then he lowered the blade toward her remaining eye, watching as her remaining pupil shrank in sheer horror. "Shall we make it even?" "N-NOO!" In the next instant, he felt the air shifting around him and he turned his gaze to look at the incoming blood spire. He extended his hand and took the sword as he slashed the spire into two. The blood spire split cleanly in two, both halves dispersing into a fine crimson mist before they could even graze him. Lowering his sword, he glanced at Rhudamanth Di Gardia, who had finally decided to step in. Rhudamanth¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Zhao Tian "I think I have accessed you long enough." Rhudamanth has always been cautious and he takes fights that he is confident he can win. Even now he had thoughts of fleeing from here. That¡¯s why he was watching Zhao Tian¡¯s movements till now. And he is confident that he can stop Zhao Tian. ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 716: From Captive to Carnage [4] Zhao Tian flicked the blood off his blade as his gaze locked onto Rhudamanth Di Gardia. Unlike the others who had thrown themselves recklessly at Zhao Tian in the heat of battle, Rhudamanth had observed, analyzed, and measured every movement. He was not the type to engage in battles he was uncertain of, nor was he one to be provoked into rash action. Yet now, after witnessing the full extent of Zhao Tian¡¯s slaughter and after seeing Selena reduced to a broken husk, he had finally deemed it necessary to act. Rhudamanth¡¯s fingers twitched slightly, and the pools of blood scattered across the ground trembled. The sheer amount of blood spilled in this massacre was immense... enough to serve as a battlefield in itself. Zhao Tian tilted his head slightly and his grip on his sword remained relaxed, but his aura did not wane in the slightest. If anything, the pressure in the air only grew heavier. In the next instant, the ground erupted. Pillars of hardened blood shot up from beneath Zhao Tian¡¯s feet, twisting and converging like fangs aiming to impale him from all directions. Zhao Tian did not falter and his body blurred, vanishing in an instant and reappeared just above the battlefield as his sword descended in a single devastating slash. SHHHRRRAAK! A crescent arc of pure destruction erupted from his blade, slicing through the towering spires as if they were nothing more than brittle twigs. *THROOM* The severed blood constructs shattered mid-air, dissolving into crimson mist that scattered in the wind. The moment Zhao Tian¡¯s feet touched the ground, a tidal wave of blood surged toward him and its surface writhed with countless hands and claws. But Zhao Tian¡¯s expression remained utterly impassive. With a single step, his sword arm moved. BOOM! The ground beneath him exploded as a dark golden arc tore from his sword, shattering the incoming wave before it could reach him. The blood parted, creating a gaping void within its center where Zhao Tian stood untouched. Rhudamanth¡¯s eyes flickered ¡¯Not even a moment of hesitation... He doesn¡¯t even consider the possibility of being overwhelmed.¡¯ There was no fear in Zhao Tian¡¯s actions... no defensive stance, no backpedaling, no wasted movement. Every strike, every slash was filled with absolute certainty, an unshakable belief in his own strength. It was as if he had already determined the outcome of this battle before it had even begun. Rhudamanth¡¯s eyes narrowed and the shattered remains of the blood wave reformed mid-air, twisting together like living monsters before launching toward Zhao Tian from all angles. At the same time, dozens of crimson swords materialized, locking onto Zhao Tian¡¯s vital points with pinpoint accuracy. BOOM! The very air split apart as Zhao Tian vanished from sight, appearing directly in front of Rhudamanth with his blade already swinging. The vampire¡¯s eyes widened slightly in shock as he had not expected Zhao Tian to completely disregard the incoming attacks. But it was too late. The edge of Zhao Tian¡¯s sword descended like an executioner¡¯s blade. CLANG! At the last possible moment, Rhudamanth¡¯s arms crossed in front of him, and a thick barrier of blood surged up to intercept the attack. The impact sent a thunderous shockwave rippling through the battlefield, shaking the very foundation of the citadel itself. The blood barrier cracked, fractures spreading like spiderwebs, but it held... barely. Rhudamanth skidded backward and his feet carved deep trenches into the ground. His arms trembled slightly from the sheer force of the strike, and a thin trail of blood dripped from the corner of his mouth. He had underestimated just how monstrous Zhao Tian¡¯s raw strength truly was. Just as Zhao Tian was about to move, a sudden wave of searing heat erupted within Zhao Tian¡¯s chest, burning from the inside out. "Urgh..." A pained groan escaped his lips and his body staggered forward. His vision blurred for a fraction of a second and his knees nearly buckled beneath the weight. His fingers clenched around the hilt of his sword, but even his grip trembled as another jolt of scorching energy surged through his back. ¡¯Is this... the aftereffect of that explosive energy in my body...? My back... it feels like it¡¯s¡ª¡¯ His thoughts shattered as a cold gust of wind howled through the battlefield... SWOOSH! A crimson lance of condensed blood speared toward him with blinding speed, tearing through the air like a lightning strike. Zhao Tian barely had time to react before the force of the impact sent him hurtling backward as his body crashed through the field with devastating force. Stone and debris exploded around him as his body skidded across the ground, carving deep trenches in the bloodied earth. THUD! He came to a halt several meters away as he lay motionless on the ground. Dust and embers danced in the air and a trickle of blood ran down his lips. Rhudamanth lowered his outstretched hand and looked at Zhao Tian. He had expected a stronger defense. Had that last surge of power disrupted Zhao Tian¡¯s body? A golden energy pulsed from Zhao Tian¡¯s body, crackling like arcs of lightning against the ruined ground. The dust that had settled moments ago was suddenly swept up. Discover hidden stories at novelhall.Co?m Zhao Tian¡¯s body twitched, his fingers digging into the ground. A sharp CRACK echoed as his spine arched unnaturally and his bones twisted. His skin rippled as if something underneath was trying to break free. "URGH...." The heat that had been seething in his chest spread violently, forcing his muscles to tense and his nerves to scream under the pressure. Then, with a sickening TEAR, two massive appendages burst from his back. Black as the abyss, their surfaces rippled with an otherworldly sheen. A pair of dark, angelic wings unfolded and stretched outward. Zhao Tian let out a shuddering breath and his body was still trembling as he kneeled on one knee. His fingers clutched his chest, feeling the remnants of the overwhelming energy still coursing through him. "Huh?" Rhudamanth was dumfounded to see him growing wings. ¡¯What? Is he a crow?¡¯ "You..." he muttered, watching as Zhao Tian slowly pushed himself upright. The pressure in the air thickened, and Zhao Tian again gripped the sword tightly. He can feel the blood pooling from his behind, from the place where his wings tore open. ¡¯Haa... I remember seeing wings when I first saw Mother.¡¯ ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 717: From Captive to Carnage [5] Zhao Tian¡¯s breath came out ragged and a slow exhale slipped past his lips as the last remnants of the searing pain coursed through his body. A cold gust of wind rushed past him, stirring the tattered remains of his robes as the newly-formed appendages on his back slowly unfurled. Massive, black-black wings stretched outward. Rhudamanth was dumbfounded to see this ¡¯What the hell is this?¡¯ Zhao Tian¡¯s wings twitched slightly and his fingers curled, his grip tightening around the hilt of his sword. For the first time in centuries, Rhudamanth felt an unease in his chest. His eyes narrowed and the blood surged forth, sharpening into thousands of jagged crimson spears. They hovered in the air for a brief second, before launching toward Zhao Tian. *swoosh* Zhao Tian did not move and his wings twitched. BOOM! A deafening explosion erupted as a force tore through the battlefield. The very air distorted, space itself rippling like the surface of a disturbed lake. The incoming blood spears were obliterated mid-flight by the force that radiated from Zhao Tian¡¯s wings. Rhudamanth¡¯s eyes widened but he was not given time to react. In the next instant, Zhao Tian vanished. A dark blur tore through the battlefield, and before Rhudamanth could fully process the movement, the gleam of a blade was already descending upon him. CLANG! The sheer force of the strike sent shockwaves rippling through the battlefield, splitting the very earth beneath them. Rhudamanth barely managed to intercept the attack as a crimson spear appeared in his hand blocking Zhao Tian¡¯s sword. But the moment their weapons clashed, his arms screamed from the pressure. The power behind Zhao Tian¡¯s strike was too much for Rhudamanth to handle. Rhudamanth gritted his teeth and his muscles coiled as he pushed back with all his might, but the moment he attempted to regain control, Zhao Tian moved again. A sharp gust of wind howled and his body twisting mid-air as his knee shot forward crashing into Rhudamanth¡¯s ribs with bone-crushing force. CRACK! A violent explosion of impact sent Rhudamanth hurtling backward as his body smashing through ruined pillars and debris. The force of the blow alone caused the air to shudder, sending waves of energy rippling outward. But Zhao Tian did not relent. The moment Rhudamanth crashed into the ground, Zhao Tian was already above him. His sword gleamed under the crimson-lit sky and Rhudamanth¡¯s instincts screamed at him¡ªmove or die. He barely managed to roll to the side as Zhao Tian¡¯s blade cleaved down, carving a deep fissure into the battlefield. *THOOOMMM* The ground split apart, massive cracks spiderwebbing outward as golden arcs of destructive energy surged from the impact. Zhao Tian¡¯s wings stretched once more and the golden arcs of energy around him crackled with an intensity that distorted the air itself. Rhudamanth clenched his jaw, forcing himself to stand despite the damage his body had sustained. He exhaled and the battlefield trembled as the pools of blood strewn across the ruined ground quivered. A ripple spread outward and the world twisted. The very air seemed to warp, distorting as an invisible force seized control of the battlefield. Find more to read at novelhall.Co?m The rivers of blood sprawled across the ground writhed, churning and expanding until they swallowed the very terrain beneath them. A Domain. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze narrowed, recognizing the shift in space instantly. The battlefield was no longer just a battlefield. It was his world now. The once-solid ground had been consumed by the sea of blood, turning the land into an endless abyss of crimson. From within its depths, malformed creatures began to emerge as their forms shifted and distorted, neither fully solid nor entirely liquid. Rhudamanth extended his hand. SLAASSSH! A dozen blood-forged spears materialized in an instant and with a flick of his wrist, they shot toward Zhao Tian at speeds that shattered the sound barrier. Zhao Tian did not hesitate. BOOM! His figure blurred, reappearing mid-air as his sword carved through the incoming projectiles. The first spear shattered, then the second, the third¡ªbut the moment they broke apart, the blood did not disperse. Instead, it reformed, reshaping into new weapons mid-flight, twisting and accelerating toward him with relentless precision. A tide of blades. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze narrowed and his sword weaved through the storm of projectiles with fluid, razor-sharp strikes. Each arc of his blade released a wave of destructive force, dispersing the attacks momentarily... but Rhudamanth was already moving. WHOOSH! Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes snapped toward the ground just in time to see the blood beneath him coil and surge upward like a living tide. Tendrils of crimson lashed out, forming jagged jaws that snapped at him. He twisted his body mid-air, narrowly avoiding the tendrils. SHHRRRAAK! BOOM! Zhao Tian¡¯s form vanished. The next instant, he was already in front of Rhudamanth as his blade descended down. The vampire¡¯s eyes flickered in surprise, but his reaction was instant. A massive, rippling wall of hardened blood surged up between them¡ª SHHHRRRRRAK! Zhao Tian¡¯s sword carved through the wall like it was parchment, shattering the protective barrier into a rain of crimson shards. GURGLLEEEE¡ª The very blood that had shattered reformed mid-air, twisting like a vortex before congealing into a single massive crimson claw that came crashing down toward Zhao Tian. The attack was instantaneous. Zhao Tian reacted just as fast. BOOOOM! A dark golden arc erupted from his blade, splitting the monstrous claw in two. But even as it was destroyed, the remnants of the blood reached for him, attempting to invade his very pores, to bind itself to his skin. Zhao Tian¡¯s body flickered as he flashed backward, reappearing just outside the range of the creeping blood. With a snap of Rhudamanth¡¯s fingers, the entire battlefield began to stir. The blood-soaked land rippled, shifting upward as though gravity itself had inverted. The pools of crimson did not behave like liquid anymore... they crawled, climbed, and formed. And then¡ª A city of blood. Towering structures, monolithic spires of congealed vitae, formed in an instant, stretching toward the darkened skies. Arches and bridges grew, weaving a vast labyrinth of living crimson architecture. A battlefield designed for him. Rhudamanth¡¯s predatory eyes flickered toward Zhao Tian, looking at the man who stood at the heart of his domain, utterly unfazed Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze narrowed slightly and his anegllic wing fluttered gently... *SLEESH* In the next instant, he disappeared, and a splash of blood erupted in the air. His gaze flickered and he looked at the head of Rhudamanth flying in the air. He can see Rhudamanth¡¯s eyes widening in shock as realization finally settled onto him ¡¯When did he...¡¯ *SLEESH* Another slash, and the standing headless corpse of Rhudamanth spluttered into tiny pieces, shattering into a bloody pool. *thud* Rhudamanth¡¯s severed head hit the blood-soaked ground with a wet thud. His lips twitched and his mind screamed, but there was no voice left to utter his final words. Zhao Tian stepped forward and the moment his foot touched the ground, Rhudamanth¡¯s domain collapsed. Chapter 718: From Captive to Carnage [6] A sleek ark was dashing through the space at full burst speed leaving behind a blue trial. Inside the ark, Ji Shuang stood near the viewing deck with her hands clenched behind her back ¡¯Hope nothing happened to them...¡¯ As she continued her flight, her gaze suddenly squinted, looking at the blue black line in the distance. Huh? Her eyes narrowed and as soon as she reached there, she saw a massive line of enormous arks blocking her path. Looking at the arks¡¯ patterns, she instantly recognised ¡¯Longqing Ridge?¡¯ Longqing Ridge is one of the six apex stars in the High Stars cluster. And by the looks of it, its pretty sure they are not passing by "They are clearly blocking my way..." As her ark dashed toward the line of arks, she got out of the ark and went forward. A moment later, from the largest ark in the blockade, a figure emerged and stepped out. Looking at her floating in the space, the man spoke "This is as far as you can go, Ji Shuang." Ji Shuang raised an eyebrow "You are..." With a nod, the man spoke "I am Flaeus, representing the Longqing Ridge apex high star by the order of the Emperor." "We know you are going to the Vampiric High Star and we can¡¯t allow you..." Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes squinted in thought ¡¯I see, that bastard know I would come to Vampiric Star if he took the weapon or Zhao Tian.¡¯ ¡¯So, he asked Longqing Ridge to stop me.. but what benefit are Longqing Ridge getting from them?¡¯ But then it clicked her and she looked at the Flaeus "I see, so you are in cahoots with the Vampiric Star.. for the knowledge of the Teleportation portals." Hearing this, the man chuckled "You are indeed a smart one. You should have already seen how powerful those teleportation portals are, right?" "The way they break the very laws of space. The Vampiric High Star has done what no other Apex Star could." "And once they fully control this technology, they will rise. They will become one of the Apex High Stars. It is inevitable." Small arcs of purple lightning cracked around Ji Shuang¡¯s body as she spoke "Do you really think you can stop me here?" With a shake of his head, the man spoke "I know that I cannot stop you.. but attacking me here would mean you are attacking the Longqing Ridge High Star itself." "It will surely create a war... and the one who will get destroyed will be the Jade Eclipse Star." Hearing this, Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze squinted as she saw the large picture. Even if she killed Flaeus, it would be meaningless in the grand scheme of things. The moment she struck, the Jade Eclipse Star would be branded as the aggressor, a target of annihilation by the might of the Apex Stars ¡¯If only the Brynnhilder was stolen, I would have retreated here... and waited for a long game¡¯ ¡¯But he took Zhao Tian and Jing¡¯er.¡¯ The purple lightning around her body intensified "I got no other choice." However just as she was about to move, a woman hurriedly stepped out of the ark and dashed to Flaeus "General Flaeus." Hm? Flaues turned his head to look at the woman¡¯s panicked face "What happened?" With a hasty nod, the woman spoke "We lost our connection with the vampiric Star. All communications with the Vampiric Star have been severed. No signals, no transmissions... nothing. It¡¯s as if they¡¯ve vanished." "What?" Flaeus was dumbfounded "What happened?" Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes narrowed in cotemplation. Whatever had just happened on the Vampiric Star meant one thing... there was no time to waste. In an instant, Ji Shuang¡¯s body blurred into motion and she turned sharply, dashing back toward her ark. Explore new worlds at novelhall.Co?m Flaeus, still reeling from the sudden revelation, barely had time to react before she was already inside her vessel. Her hands moved, thrusting the engine controls forward. The ark roared to life and its thrusters ignited as it prepared for immediate acceleration. Flaeus barely had time to regain his bearings before he saw a brilliant burst of violet energy as Ji Shuang¡¯s ark surged forward, dodging through the blockade. The ark vanished into the distance, streaking toward the Vampiric Star. ... The space trembled. A hollow groan echoed through the dying battlefield as the very foundation of Rhudamanth¡¯s Blood Domain began to fracture. The once-lofty spires of blood that loomed over the land quivered, crumbling into dust. The rivers of crimson boiled and withered, dissipating into the air. The oppressive, suffocating weight of the Domain began to shatter like glass. Crack. The air itself fractured. As Zhao Tian steapped out of the shattering domain, his gaze glimpsed at the swarming vampires around him. They all trembled in fear but he didn¡¯t spare them a second glance and looked at Selena, who was still tied to the chains. "Urghh..." A low, pained grunt escaped her lips as thick rivulets of blood pooled from the hollow socket where her eye had once been, staining her pale skin in streaks of crimson Amidst the pain, hearing some footsteps, she raised her gaze and er remaining eye, blurred by blood and tears, managed to glimpse the shadowed figure drawing closer. Zhao Tian. Zhao Tian raised his hand and the dagger again appeared on his hand. *SCHWEECH* Without hesitation, he plunged the dagger into her thigh and pulled it down, tearing her muscles as a fresh pool of blood gushed forth. "ARGHHHH... RRAAARGGHHHHH!!!" Selena screamed in pain as tears mositened her remaining eye and she looked at Zhao Tian, tears drenching with the blood from her eyesocket. Her body convulsed and her spine arched in utter pain as a plead escaped her lips. "PLEASE!! LET MEAHAAAAAHHHH... IT HURTSSS!!..." Hearing her screams, Zhao Tian¡¯s body trembled as he thought Yao Jing must have also screamed like this. She should have also felt the same pain like this and endured suffering from this woman for hours. The memory of Yao Jing¡¯s battered face with one eye is still fresh in his mind. His heart wretched in pain just thinking about it and he raised the dagger again. His grip tightened and the knuckles turned white as he again stabbed her thigh relentlessly. *schweech* *schweech* *schweech* *schweech* *schweech* *schweech* *schweech* He continuously stabbed her thigh, tearing her muscles and tendon... ripping it apart piece by piece. "ARRGHHAGHSH!!" Selena screamed in utter horror as the pain rippled her mind and the chains rattled against the wall... as she trembled like a dying fish. "AAARGGGGG!!! LET ME GOORRAARAGHHH!" Her vision blurred and her mind fractured... yet, Zhao Tian did not stop. Chapter 719: From Captive to Carnage [7] Selena¡¯s body writhed against the cold chains as each stab of the dagger sent fresh waves of pain ripping through her nerves. "Urghhhh.. RRGGAHHHH" Her screams grew hoarse and her voice cracked from the sheer force of her shrieks. Tears streaked down her bloodied face... Another stab. Another *schweech* as the blade carved into her flesh. Selena¡¯s body buckled as fresh waves of agony tore through her and her remaining eye rollrf back in its socket as a garbled, desperate sob escaped her lips. "Z-Zhao Tian... P-please..." Her voice, once filled with arrogance, now trembled with sheer terror. "I... I was wrong... please, s-stop...!!" Her words fell on deaf ears. Zhao Tian¡¯s arm moved again, this time carving a jagged, erratic path down her other thigh. A fresh torrent of blood burst forth, splattering across the stone floor. "ARRRGHHHGGRRGGG GGWGGGGFFHHHHH!" The vampires stood frozen as they watched in silent horror. None dared move, none dared interfere. The mere thought of incurring Zhao Tian¡¯s wrath, of being next in line for his unrelenting fury, was enough to keep them rooted in place. Zhao Tian exhaled and his vision blurred for a moment as flashes of Yao Jing¡¯s broken body seared into his mind. This wasn¡¯t enough. It wasn¡¯t enough. His fingers tightened around the dagger once more and he raised it high. But then¡ª A sharp, whistling sound. CLANG! The moment Zaerina¡¯s twin sai clashed against Zhao Tian¡¯s dagger, a sharp metallic clang echoed through the ruined battlefield. Sparks burst into the air but his grip remained firm as he immediately adjusted his stance. "YOU BASTARD!" Zaerina screamed as she twisted her wrists and spun her twin sai in a fluid motion, redirecting the momentum of her attack into a second lunge. Her cloak billowed behind her as she surged forward, aiming to drive one sai toward Zhao Tian¡¯s exposed ribs while the other swept up toward his throat. She was fast... just not fast enough. Zhao Tian¡¯s body blurred. CLANG! With a flick of his wrist, he sent her first blade flying off-course and his dagger scraped against the polished steel of her sai. In that split second, he pivoted sharply and his free hand shot up to intercept her second strike. His fingers clamped around her wrist with a bone-crushing grip. Zaerina¡¯s eyes widened and she barely had time to react before Zhao Tian pulled her forward, using her own momentum against her. Her body lurched. And then¡ª BOOM! A devastating knee drove into her gut. "GUHHHKKK¡ª!" Zaerina choked as air violently fled her lungs. Her vision blurred as her legs nearly buckled beneath her, but she gritted her teeth and forced herself to recover. With sheer determination, she twisted her body mid-stagger, swinging her remaining sai in a ruthless slash toward Zhao Tian¡¯s throat. Yet, once again¡ª Read exclusive chapters at novelhall.Co?m CLANG! Zhao Tian deflected it with ease as his dagger carved a swift arc to meet her blade head-on. The sheer force of the clash sent a shockwave rippling through the air, forcing Zaerina back several paces. She skidded across the bloodstained ground, barely managing to regain her footing. Her breath came in ragged gasps, but her eyes burned with fury. "You monster..." she seethed, wiping a streak of blood from her lip. "You won¡¯t leave here alive." In the next instant, he disappeared... Zaerina¡¯s instincts screamed at her, and she barely had time to react before¡ª THOOM! A sudden impact struck her side as Zhao Tian reappeared beside her, his knee slammed into her ribs with such force that her entire body lifted off the ground. She coughed violently as blood splattered from her lips. But Zhao Tian wasn¡¯t done. Before she could even land, his grip locked around her ankle. And then he swung her like a ragdoll. Her body whipped through the air before¡ª CRASH! She smashed into the hard stone wall as the impact shattered the surface, sending debris flying in all directions. A deep crater formed where her body had slammed against it, cracks webbing outward like splintered glass. Zaerina gasped and her bones screamed in protest. Blood trickled down her forehead, but she gritted her teeth and forced her muscles to move. She had to fight. But as soon as she tried to push herself up- A shadow loomed over her and Zhao Tian was already there. He grabbed her throat and hoisted her into the air with one hand. She kicked and struggled, but his grip was like iron. Zaerina clenched her fists, her arms trembling as she raised her sai for one last desperate strike. But before she could even attempt to attack¡ª BANG! Zhao Tian¡¯s knee drove into her gut again and her body convulsed violently. Her vision blacked out for a moment as pain wracked every fiber of her being, and her limbs went limp. With that, he threw her aside. Zaerina¡¯s body crashed into the rubble, rolling several feet before coming to a battered stop. She groaned as her consciousness faded in and out. Her vision wavered, but she could still see him. Her trembling fingers curled around the hilt of her fallen sai. Summoning the last of her strength, she tried to push herself up and tried to lunge at him one last time. But she was too slow and Zhao Tian moved first. A single step forward¡ª Then THOOM! His boot slammed down onto her throat and her entire body jerked violently as a sickening, wet crunch echoed through the air. "GHHH¡ªGKKKKKH¡ª!" Zaerina¡¯s eyes bulged as an unbearable pressure crushed her windpipe. Her mouth opened in a silent scream, but no sound came out... only a broken, desperate wheeze as her breath was stolen away. Her hands shot up, clawing at his boot in a frantic attempt to pry him off. But Zhao Tian simply pressed down harder. A garbled, wet choke tore from her throat as the pressure increased. Her veins bulged against her skin and her lungs burned for air, but no matter how much she struggled or how much she thrashed beneath him, she couldn¡¯t break free. She couldn¡¯t breathe. The vampires in the battlefield stood frozen in sheer horror, watching as the life was slowly crushed out of Zaerina¡¯s body. None dared to interfere. None dared to step forward. They could only watch. Zaerina¡¯s vision darkened and her limbs twitched violently as her survival instincts screamed at her to keep fighting, but she knew she was already losing. The edges of her vision blurred. Her arms fell limp at her sides. But still... Zhao Tian pressed down harder. A sickening CRACK rang out. Her throat collapsed and her body convulsed one final time. Her eyes, once burning with fury... dulled into lifeless glass. Zhao Tian did not move for a long moment. He stood there as his boot still pressed against the ruined remains of her throat, staring down at her corpse with cold, unfeeling eyes. ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 720: From Captive to Carnage [8] Selena¡¯s body trembled violently as Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze shifted toward her. The chains rattled as she instinctively tried to recoil, trying to shrink away from him, but there was nowhere to go. Her bloodied wrists were tied, and the sheer pain of her wounds kept her paralyzed against the cold metal. Her one remaining eye was wide with terror. Zhao Tian took a slow step forward. The sound of his boot pressing against the blood-slicked stone echoed in the silent citadel. The vampires¡¯ eyes darted between Selena¡¯s pitiful form and Zhao Tian, and though some had once served her, not a single one stepped forward to aid her now. None wanted to share her fate. Selena¡¯s lips trembled as she forced out a weak, cracked whisper. "Z-Zhao Tian... p-please... no more... p-please..." She had taunted him, mocked him, tried to destroy him. And now, with nothing left, all she could do was beg. Zhao Tian¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change. As he walked to her, she tried to turn away, but he grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him. His grip was firm as his fingers pressed into her bruised skin with bruising force. He wasn¡¯t going to let her die quickly. Zhao Tian released her chin and stood and without warning- SLASH! A brutal slash from his dagger ripped across her face. Flesh split open as blood sprayed in a wild arc, and Selena let out a guttural scream as pain exploded through her skull. The impact whipped her head violently to the side, twisting her neck at a painful angle, and her remaining eye blurred with fresh tears. But Zhao Tian wasn¡¯t done. He grabbed a fistful of her blood-soaked hair and yanked her head back, forcing her to look at him once more. Her breaths came in panicked, shallow gasps, and her lips trembled as her body writhed against the chains. Zhao Tian lifted his dagger again. And then¡ª He began carving. A jagged, slow incision started from the corner of her mouth, dragging upward toward her cheekbone. "ARRGGGHHHHHUHHGGHH!" Selena¡¯s screams filled the air as her flesh split apart and her nerves seared with unbearable pain. Blood gushed from the wound, spilling down her chin and neck in thick hot liquid, staining what remained of her tattered robes. But Zhao Tian did not stop. His grip remained firm as he dragged the blade across her once-beautiful face... methodically destroying her features. Tears mixed with the blood as Selena convulsed in pain and her screams cracked into hoarse, ragged sobs. Yet still, Zhao Tian continued. Another cut. Another deep, excruciatingly slow incision. Another *schweech* of the blade slicing through tender flesh. It was slow and brutal. By the time he pulled back, Selena¡¯s face was barely recognizable... her skin marred with deep, jagged slashes, her lips torn and twisted in a grotesque, bloodied mess. "Huurgghh.. Hurrghhh..." Her body trembled violently and her breath came in shuddering gasps as her mind barely clung to consciousness from the sheer magnitude of pain. She was not even aware of the way Zhao Tian casually wiped the blood from his blade against her tattered robes. Then he pressed the dagger¡¯s tip against her collarbone. Selena let out a weak, choked sob. "No... no more... I c-can¡¯t... please..." Zhao Tian tilted his head. And then he plunged the blade downward. The dagger sank into her torso, piercing through muscle and bone with a sickening *schluck*. "URGH..." Selena jerked and her eyes widened as fresh agony ripped through her, hot blood gushed from the wound. She coughed violently, blood spilling from her lips and her body convulsed as her nerves screamed in pure pain. Zhao Tian twisted the blade. Slowly. "GUAARGRHHH RRAAERGHHAHHHH" Selena¡¯s body arched in sheer pain and a gurgled scream ripped from her throat as her muscles spasmed violently against the chains. But it wasn¡¯t enough. Zhao Tian ripped the blade upward, carving a jagged, erratic path through her ribcage. Bones cracked and organs ruptured. Your next chapter is on novelhall.Co?m A fresh torrent of blood exploded from the wound, splattering across the floor. Selena choked as she couldn¡¯t breathe. Her body convulsed, her mouth opening and closing as if she were trying to speak... but no words came. No screams. Only silence. Her bloodied hands twitched. Her eye, once filled with terror, began to dull. And then... with one final, rattling breath¡ª Selena went still. Zhao Tian remained motionless for a moment, staring down at the lifeless body before him. Then, with a quiet exhale, he withdrew the dagger, flicking the excess blood onto the cold stone. The chamber was silent. The vampires remained frozen and their eyes were wide with absolute dread. Not one dared to breathe. Her once-beautiful form was now a grotesque mess of torn flesh, muscle, and shattered bones. Her remaining eye, dull and lifeless, stared blankly into nothingness; her lips still parted as if frozen in an unspoken plea. She was dead. Dark energy oozed out of his body, coiling around as it spiraled out and took hold of Selena¡¯s soul. The dark energy devoured her soul and Zhao Tian¡¯s body tasted the delicious soul. His eyes flickered to the souls of Zaerina and Rhudamanth and grasped their souls before consuming them. He felt the strain ripping through his body because the soul is too powerful for his cultivation; however, he mustered the strain and consumed their souls. Zhao Tian slowly turned, looking at the remaining vampires. He exhaled softly as he reached out and his fingers curling around the hilt of his sword. Without a word, he took a step forward. The vampires flinched. One of them opened his mouth as if to plead... perhaps to bargain for his life. But before he could utter a single word¡ª SHING! A flash of silver and a sudden spray of crimson liquid. The man¡¯s head flew clean off his shoulders, severed so smoothly that for a brief moment, his body still stood, his lifeless eyes blinking in shock before his head tumbled to the floor with a sickening thud. The others barely had time to react before Zhao Tian moved. His figure blurred as he closed the distance between himself and the next vampire in the blink of an eye. SLASH! A single upward swing of his sword bisected the vampire from waist to shoulder, his torso splitting apart like a carcass cleaved by a butcher¡¯s blade. "Graargh!!" A garbled, strangled gasp escaped the dying creature¡¯s lips as his insides spilled onto the blood-drenched floor, steaming in the cold air. The vampires finally snapped out of their shock. A few tried to run. But the carnage has already begun, and it won¡¯t stop until it reaps some souls. Chapter 721: Eclipse of Annihilation: Ashes of the Fallen Star Zhao Tian grabbed one of the vampires by the throat, lifting him effortlessly into the air. The vampire thrashed, his clawed hands grasping at Zhao Tian¡¯s wrist, but it was useless. The vampire tried to scream, but Zhao Tian squeezed. CRACK! The sound of his neck shattering echoed through the air and his body spasmed violently... then fell limp. Zhao Tian tossed him aside like garbage as his lifeless corpse landed in a heap among the others. Another vampire, in a desperate bid for survival, lunged at him from behind. Zhao Tian didn¡¯t even turn. Instead¡ª SHUNK! His sword shot backward with lethal precision, impaling the vampire straight through the gut. The vampire¡¯s eyes bulged and Zhao Tian twisted the blade. GUSH! A fresh torrent of blood exploded from the wound, soaking the vampire¡¯s shredded garments as he let out a final, pitiful gurgle. "Grrurghh!" With a single motion, Zhao Tian ripped the sword free, letting the dying creature collapse to the ground. The last remaining vampires trembled. They had nowhere to run. Zhao Tian¡¯s body trembled as he gritted his teeth ¡¯This is not enough... I need to kill more.¡¯ Dark energy expended out of his body, consuming the entire battelfield ¡¯More...¡¯ The battlefield trembled beneath the sheer force of the energy and the air distorted. His heart twisted in anger just thinking about these vampires and he lurched forward, slicing through another vampire. ¡¯More...¡¯ The anger doesn¡¯t seem to subside. His heart still can¡¯t accept the cruel fate of losing Yao Jing. The scent of blood thickened the air, and the mangled corpses of slaughtered vampires lay scattered at his feet. Severed limbs, crushed skulls, gaping wounds where his sword had torn through flesh and bone alike. His very soul screamed for more destruction and slaughter of all these people. ¡¯This is not enough...¡¯ A deep, guttural growl rumbled in his chest and his grip tightened around his sword as the veins in his arms bulged. ¡¯More... He stepped forward as his boots crushed the lifeless remains beneath him. His body lunged forward before his mind even registered it as his instincts were taken over by sheer bloodlust. The nearest vampire barely had time to blink before- SLASH! A clean, merciless cut tore through the creature¡¯s torso, splitting him in two from shoulder to waist. The vampire¡¯s upper half peeled away from his lower body, intestines spilling to the floor in steaming coils. But it wasn¡¯t enough. ¡¯More...¡¯ Zhao Tian¡¯s pulse pounded in his ears, drowning out every sound but the erratic pounding of his own heartbeat. Another vampire. A terrified woman, her crimson eyes were wide with pure horror as she stumbled backward, shaking her head in disbelief. "P-please=" Zhao Tian ripped through her throat with a single, vicious swipe of his blade. A hot spray of blood exploded outward, drenching his arm in crimson as the vampire gurgled... clutching at the gaping wound, choking on her own blood. More vampires tried to escape the inevitable slaughter. His sword blurred= SLASH! A head flew... SLASH! A torso split apart... SLASH! Arms and legs severed, bodies collapsing in twitching heaps. Blood splattered across the stone walls, painting the battlefield in death¡¯s colors. The pungent scent of iron clogged the air, suffocating in its intensity. Still... it was not enough. Zhao Tian let go of his sword. A vampire lunged at him and Zhao Tian caught him by the face. CRUNCH! His fingers dug in as flesh split and one shattered. The vampire¡¯s muffled screams cut short as Zhao Tian crushed his skull with sheer force and his fingers piercing through bone. He tossed the corpse aside like trash. Another vampire. Zhao Tian ripped his arm off. Blood gushed everywhere and the vampire¡¯s screams turned to wet, ragged gasps. A shower of gore and spinal fluid sprayed across the ground as the now-lifeless corpse crumpled, twitching, spasming... before falling still. Zhao Tian did not stop. ¡¯I will kill you... damn vampires. I will slaughter your whole fucking race,¡¯ As time passed, his vision blurred. The world became a haze of red. He didn¡¯t know how many he had slaughtered. He didn¡¯t count. It didn¡¯t matter. His body moved on its own and his hands carved through flesh and bone without hesitation, without remorse... without thought. His chest rose and fell erratically. His fingers twitched, still aching to tear, to rip, to kill. He stood alone in the aftermath of his massacre... His blindfoled eyes trembled as he remembered the lifeless body of Yao Jing ¡¯I vowed... I will slaughter your whole race.¡¯ He extended his sword and the golden sword again appeared on his hand. Raising his head, he looked at the blood soaked sky and his body flickered as he dashed to the sky. A blackish golden energy shot to the atmosphere, and in a few seconds Zhao Tian had broken through the planetary atmosphere, dashing out of the Vampiric Star. Floating in space, he looked down at the Vampiric Star, which looked half the size of planet Earth. His grip on his weapon tightened and the energy oozing out of his body condensed. The wings behind his back stretched and his whole blood burned. ¡¯I will even burn my life force...¡¯ A white-life aura erupted out of his body, mingling with the golden and blackish energy swirling around him. The space around him distorted and crumbled under the sheer pressure. Reality itself struggled to endure his presence. He gritted his teeth, feeling the unimaginable pressure tolling on top of his body. "Urghhh..." Gripping the sword tightly, he took a final glimpse at the vampiric star This wretched graveyard of the one he swore to avenge. *SWOOSH* In the next instant, he dashed to the star with utter speed, breaking the sound barrier and space around him. The space in his path shattered and crumbled as they quickly tried to reform. His blood burned, his life force ignited, and the sheer magnitude of the power surging through his body made even the fabric of space cry out in protest. *WOOOOOOOSSSHHHHH* The Vampiric Star¡¯s atmosphere loomed before him. The moment his body entered the planet¡¯s atmosphere... the sky ruptured. A violent, earth-splitting shockwave detonated, splitting apart the crimson storm clouds and forced them outward. The air screamed as the pressure of his descent sundered the skies. Read latest chapters on Freewebnovel The color of the skies changed. They are no longer red. Now, its black and gold. The black-golden energy surrounding Zhao Tian intensified, crackling with sheer devastation and coiling around his body. The fabric of the sky tore apart, disintegrating into fragments of shattered space, unable to contain the sheer power he exuded. From the ground below... The people in the Vampiric Star could do nothing but look up. And what they saw was death itself... like a meteor. Zhao Tian¡¯s blindfolded eyes remained locked on the land below. This planet was a stain. A graveyard where Yao Jing¡¯s blood had been spilled. And he would erase it all. His grip tightened around his sword and his wings stretched wide as the energy coiling around them cracked the atmosphere apart. The world... stood still. And then¡ª He crashed. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!! The moment he made contact with the surface, an explosion erupted outward like a tidal wave of golden-black destruction expanding across the entire planetary crust. The ground cracked and split apart. The entire Vampiric Star trembled, as an all-consuming earthquake of extinction surged outward in all directions, fracturing the planet¡¯s very foundation. Tsunamis thousands of meters high surged across the dying oceans. Mountains that had stood for years were obliterated in a single breath. Continents were torn apart. The sky itself burned as the atmosphere ignited under the sheer friction of devastation. And at the center of it all- Zhao Tian stood. His body engulfed in a maelstrom of golden, black, and white flames... The ground beneath him was gone. There was no land left to stand on. The very core of the planet had been shattered. Molten rivers of magma, once buried deep within the heart of the world, now erupted forth, flooding the surface with hellfire. The planet split apart. A single, cataclysmic fissure erupted from the core of the planet, stretching from one end of the world to the other like a deep wound. The energy ripped through the atmosphere, shattering the sky once more and sending shockwaves rippling across the cosmic void. And then... The Vampiric Star exploded. The remnants of the once-proud vampiric civilization were pulverized into dust as their legacy was erased in the blink of an eye. Its fragments... scattered into the abyss, drifted endlessly through the void, no longer a world, no longer a home to any living thing. Nothing remained. Not a single vampire. Only ashes. Only silence. Chapter 722: Aftermath of the Annhilation [1] 722 Aftermath of the Annhilation [1] The ark dashed through the vast space and Ji Shuang stood at the prow with her gaze fixed on the coordinates ahead. ''I am getting close to the vampiric Star... Wait a little, Tian and Jing''er.'' Huh? Suddenly her gaze narrowed in confusion. A storm of chaotic energies roiled in the distance like a swirling maelstrom of destruction that devoured all light, twisting space into a fractured mosaic. And at the heart of it all... A planet was dying. What the? Ji Shuang''s breath hitched as she saw the Vampiric Star... now reduced to a ruin of splintering landmasses, gaping chasms, and rising infernos. Massive storms of fire and lightning rampaged across the space. The ark trembled. A crushing pressure radiated outward from the obliterated planet and the force was so cataclysmic that even her powerful ark twisted. Ji Shuang''s long black hair whipped wildly around her face and her powerful cultivation was the only thing protecting her from being flung back, but even she felt the immense force pressing down upon her. Her pupils shrank. It wasn''t just a simple destruction of a city or a kingdom. What she is witnessing is the absolute annihilation of an entire race. Millions have died. Nothing remained of the once-mighty Vampiric Star but an expanding ring of golden-black flames and countless shards of planetary debris drifting lifelessly into space. The core of the planet had been ripped apart and its energy was bleeding out into space like a gaping wound. But the most terrifying sight was... Floating amidst the chaos. A lone figure. Zhao Tian. Suspended in the vast emptiness, his body radiated a terrifying energy that made the very fabric of space twist around him. His golden-black aura burned like an untamed sun as his sheer presence caused the ark''s defenses to waver. His black angelic wings were now tattered, scorched by the force of his own attack. His robes were in tatters and his body was covered in glowing cracks where his life force had burned away. His blindfold was now partially torn, revealing the faintest glimmer of his eyes. Ji Shuang gritted her teeth as she struggled to keep the ark steady. Even from a distance, she could feel the residual aura that lingered around him. The raw intensity of it sent a shiver down her spine. ''What the hell happened here?'' Ji Shuang had witnessed destruction before but not on this scale. She took a soft breath and exhaled ''Zhao Tian... what have you done?'' Suddenly Zhao Tian turned his head and his blindfolded gaze snapped in her direction. Even from this distance, Ji Shuang felt the crushing weight of his presence fall upon her like a tidal wave. For a brief moment, she wondered... is he even still human? Or had he become something else entirely? The ark''s defenses flared again, struggling to withstand the pressure of his mere presence. Suddenly the blackish golden aura around Zhao Tian began to waver and he felt his eyes struggling to stay open. His eyes wavered for one lost second before he lost consciousness. The overwhelming presence that had threatened to suffocate the very space around him abruptly dissipated. His body is now floating lifelessly amidst the swirling remnants of a destroyed world. "Shit, Shit..." Ji Shuang cursed under her breath. There was no time to hesitate. Her body moved before her mind could even process the decision. She leapt from her ark into the vast, unstable chaos. The cold void of space rushed around her, but she ignored it as her mind solely focused on reaching Zhao Tian before he was lost in the abyss. Her eyes darted around, scanning the debris field. Enormous planetary fragments drifted aimlessly in space, rotating in slow arcs. The remnants of mountains, shattered beyond recognition, tumbled through the void. The gravitational turbulence from the planet''s destruction had yet to fully settle, making the space around her a death trap. Some debris moved erratically, drawn in by collapsing gravitational pockets before being violently expelled into the space. Cracks of residual energy still sparked along the edges of ruined landmasses that are remnants of the cataclysmic force that had torn this world apart. Ji Shuang gritted her teeth and her cultivation flared, forming protective layers around her body to shield herself from the aftershocks of Zhao Tian''s final attack. ''Damn it... Damn it...'' Her heartbeat pounded in her chest as she dodged through the ruins, weaving past enormous shards of the broken planet. Some fragments spun dangerously close to her, forcing her to twist her body mid-air and adjust her trajectory at the last second. With one final burst of speed, Ji Shuang closed the distance between her and Zhao Tian. Her fingers reached out... And caught him. Her grip tightened around his body as she pulled him into her arms, feeling the remnants of his energy still clinging weakly to his body. His breathing was faint as his chest rose and fell so slowly that for a second, she thought- No. He was alive. Ji Shuang turned her gaze toward her ark, still hovering in the distance. She clenched her jaw and launched herself back. The return trip was even more dangerous. She carried Zhao Tian''s weight now, and the debris field was becoming more unstable by the second. Each second counted as she weaved through the broken ruins, dodging collapsing landmasses and surging waves of energy that still rippled through space. The strain of carrying him while maneuvering through the wreckage was immense, but she refused to slow down. "Hold on," she muttered under her breath. "Just hold on." A sudden surge of gravitational force threatened to pull her into a collapsing rift, but Ji Shuang gritted her teeth and forced her way through as her cultivation burned at its peak. She saw the ark just ahead with its entrance open. With one last burst of speed, she propelled herself forward... And landed. The moment her feet touched the ark''s deck, its protective barriers flared, stabilizing the pressure around her. The ship''s defensive formations immediately adjusted, sealing them off from the collapsing void outside. "Haa... Haa..." Ji Shuang collapsed to one knee, gasping for breath as she held onto Zhao Tian''s limp body. Her gaze flickered downward. Zhao Tian''s face was pale and his body was covered in deep, glowing cracks from where his energy had burned away. She pressed two fingers to his neck, feeling for his pulse. Faint... but there. Ji Shuang let out a slow, shaky breath as her hands tightened around him. Her gaze turned back toward the ruin outside. A dead world. She looked back at Zhao Tian. And in that moment, a single thought struck her... What... have you become? However, at this time, she remembered something, and her pupils shrank in horror. J-Jing''er? Chapter 723: Aftermath of the Annhilation [2] 723 Aftermath of the Annhilation [2] "J-Jing''er..." Ji Shuang''s eyes shrank in utter horror as she hurriedly stood up and glanced around at the debris flying around in the space. "Please, please, please..." She muttered under her breath as she searched through the vast emptiness, but all she could see was just debris scattering around. Her lips trembled as she took a step forward, and her gaze darted frantically between the floating wreckage. ''Huh...'' As realization dawned on her, her foot staggered, and she took a step back "N-No..." Her vision blurred as tears welled up at the corners of her eyes, and she felt her throat tightening "Jing''er..." A quiet sob escaped her lips as she stumbled back and sat on the ark''s floor beside Zhao Tian. *fwoosh* At this time, she felt an energy spiraling behind her and hurriedly turned back to look at the beautiful woman. Qian Shi''s eyes were filled with sorrow as she looked at Ji Shuang "Shuang..." Looking at Qian Shi, Ji Shuang hurriedly scrambled to her feet and asked desperately "H-Her Grace... Jing''er." Qian Shi could only lower her gaze and kneeled beside Zhao Tian "Forget about her..." She bit her trembling lip and pushed her words out "She... is dead." Huh? Ji Shuang lost the remaining hope she had and stared blankly at the space. Meanwhile, Qian Shi glanced down at Zhao Tian, and her heart clenched in immeasurable pain seeing him in a state like this. She reached out and tried to take the blindfold off him But the moment she touched it- *sizzle* A searing pain shot through her hand, forcing her to pull away instantly. Hm? Before she could even make sense of it¡ª *FWOOOOSH* The blindfold ignited. Golden embers flickered along the fabric before it burned away, disintegrating into nothing. The long, dark wings on his back also began to burn as the edges glowed before they too, vanished into embers. Qian Shi carefully placed a hand over the deep, jagged cracks that ran across his body and used her light energy to heal him. The yellow energy spread out through his body as it spiraled around the cracks in his body, attempting to mend the damage flesh. But it was not enough; as the yellow energy dimmed, there were red scars all over his chest and to his shoulders. A quiet sigh escaped Qian Shi''s lips as she gently adjusted him, carefully lifting his battered body into her lap. Her touch was delicate and her fingers brushed against his cheek as she cradled him close. "Darling..." Meanwhile, Ji Shuang just sat there silently, as she still couldn''t bear the loss of Ji Shuang. But she gritted her teeth and forced herself to move. She walked to the control panel as her fingers hovered over the glowing interface for a moment before she finally reached out, gripping the handles. With a blue streak, the ark dashed from there... moving back to Jade Eclipse Star. ... On that day, a piece of news spread through the whole High Star cluster. The vampiric Star, one of the High stars, has been reduced to atoms. At first, whispers of the catastrophe spread like wildfire among traders, travelers, and mercenaries. Many dismissed the rumors as exaggerated nonsense. But as the hours passed, more reports flooded in, all confirming the same horrifying truth... the entire star had been completely annihilated. Panic erupted across everywhere. What could have possibly caused this? Many immediately suspected a catastrophic weapon failure. They all thought of the recent invasion of the Jade Eclipse Star, where the vampiric forces had retrieved an artifact... the Brynnhilder. Did the vampires tamper with its unstable energy? Or did they trigger their own destruction in a desperate attempt to harness its power? The uncertainty was maddening. The High Star Cluster had long been governed by a delicate balance of power, maintained through alliances, treaties, and mutual deterrence. If such an event could occur without warning, then nothing was truly safe. Recognizing the severity of the situation, the High Star Emperors... the rulers of the most powerful High Stars, immediately called for an emergency assembly. Invitations were sent through encrypted channels, bypassing official couriers in favor of direct Void Transmissions. The urgency was clear; there was no time for protocol, no time for delay. Within hours, the vast and glorious Concordance Hall was filled with the most powerful figures in the entire High Star Cluster. It was a sight to behold... Emperors and queens who commanded entire civilizations arrived there. What the hell happened? ... Li Jia hurriedly rushed to the mansion and looked at Xia Shenyi, who was sitting silently on the couch, consumed in her own thoughts. "Sister Shenyi..." Hearing her voice, Xia Shenyi snapped out of her thoughts and raised her gaze to look at Li Jia, who had a panicked expression on her face. "Urgh..." A trembling groan escaped his lips as a searing pain rippled through his mind. He felt his dry throat struggling to say anything, and his vision was still hazy. Suddenly, he felt a chill on his lips and he opened his lips instinctively. He felt a stream of water passing down his mouth and he quickly gulped, moistening his dry throat. He again blinked, trying to adjust his vision, and turned his head. Shadows merged and separated, shapes gaining form... A bit slowly, his vision cleared, and he saw the beautiful woman with purple hair looking at him in concern. "Tian..." Her voice echoed inside his head, and he again looked at Ji Shuang sitting beside him on the bed. As he tried to push himself up, Ji Shuang reacted immediately. She carefully slid her arms around him and helped him lean back against the bed''s headrest. With one hand, she adjusted the pillows behind him, ensuring his comfort. Looking at him, a deep sigh of relief escaped her lips "Tian..." Chapter 724: Return to Home! 724 Return to Home! Zhao Tian''s gaze lingered on Ji Shuang and his mind is still sluggish from the toll his body had endured. He saw the weariness on her face and the slight redness in her eyes. His fingers twitched slightly, and with effort, he tried to move. The pain that flared through his body is dull.. but it is still there. He could feel the deep scars that ran across his chest, the remnants of his body being pushed far beyond its limits. Slowly, he adjusted himself, shifting his weight against the pillows. Ji Shuang immediately noticed and her hand tightened slightly around his hand in concern. "Tian, don''t push yourself..." Still, he forced himself upright and groaned softly as he pressed his palms against the bed. Ji Shuang moved closer, carefully supporting him as he sat up fully. His breathing was uneven, and for a moment, the world spun around him, forcing him to close his eyes and steady himself. When he finally opened them again, his gaze fell onto his own hands. They were shaking. Looking at him, Ji Shuang spoke "You burned yourself out," reaching for his arm. "Your life force... you used too much." Zhao Tian exhaled and leaned back against the pillows as his eyes darkened. He remembers it all... the torment he endured in the citadel, the death of Yao Jing and him destroying the entire Vampiric Star. His last memory was the space itself collapsing around him before everything had gone dark. His fingers twitched again, and his gaze lowered as he spoke in a rough voice "How long?" "Four days since you were kidnapped to the Vampiric Star... and a day since the star was destroyed." Ji Shuang answered. She hesitated for a moment before adding, "I thought you wouldn''t wake up." He closed his eyes for a brief second, letting that sink in. Its been four days? His gaze trembled for a second as he closed his eyes "Jing''er... I couldn''t save her." Hearing this, Ji Shuang''s gaze lowered and she held his hand, giving him support "Don''t blame yourself for it..." Zhao Tian shook his head "No, it was because of me... my physique. They kidnapped us for my physique and blood." Ji Shuang stayed silent, as she didn''t know how to give him comforting words. Looking at her, Zhao Tian spoke "Thank you for saving me, Sect Master." Ji Shuang shook her head and he gently gripped her hand "Forgive me, Sect Master..." Hearing his words, Ji Shuang forced a small smile and spoke "I-I already told you, Tian, don''t blame yourself for it... just take a little rest. Your body still needs rest." Feeling a slight pain on his chest, he looked down and saw the deep red scars on his chest running to his shoulders. As he opened his mouth to speak again "I- *cough* *cough*" A sharp pain ripped through his lungs as a thick, metallic taste filled his mouth. Before he could stop himself, blood splattered onto the bedsheets "Urghh..." His entire body convulsed as another wave of pain surged through him. Ji Shuang''s eyes shrieked in terror, and she instinctively grabbed his shoulders, steadying his trembling body "Tian¡ª!" Zhao Tian gestured with his hand "Water..." Ji Shuang quickly nodded and took the water bottle beside her. She uncapped it with shaking hands and tilted it toward his lips, but before she could pour it, his body convulsed again, and his throat seized, making it impossible for him to swallow. Ji Shuang''s eyes trembled seeing this and she hurriedly poured the water into her mouth. She reached out and held his face in between her palms and kissed him as she poured the water into his parted lips. Feeling the cool water going down his throat, Zhao Tian sighed. Ji Shuang pulled back only slightly, but seeing his throat still contracting in pain, she quickly took another gulp of water. Without waiting, she leaned in once more and sealed their lips together as she gently poured the water into him Zhao Tian involuntarily opened his lips and she kissed him, pouring the water into him. As she pulled away for the final time, she watched as his uneven breathing began to steady and the tension in his muscles slowly eased. Her hands remained on his face as her thumbs gently brushed away the cold sweat that clung to his skin. Zhao Tian''s pale lips were slightly parted and his silver-white hair was damp from exertion. Ji Shuang''s eyes crescented in worry looking at his exhausted face "Seems like you have overexerted yourself and you are still facing the backlash." Hearing this, Zhao Tian closed his eyes and mumbled "Thank you, Sect Master..." Forcing his body to move, Zhao Tian slowly turned his legs to sit properly on the edge of the bed. Ji Shuang helped him to stay steady as she supported his shoulders "Tian.. don''t move around much... Listen to me. Stay in bed till you recover." With a shake of his head, Zhao Tian replied "Sect master... I am really grateful for saving me. But now I have to go..." "My wives must be worried about me." As he spoke, he gently took her hands from his shoulders and disappeared from there. H-Huh? Ji Shuang was taken aback to see this "His... teleportation? Huh? What just happened?" ... *flick* Wearing only pants, Zhao Tian appeared back in the grassland on his artifact and nearly stumbled on the ground. But still he persisted in the pain on his body and stood with trembling legs. "TIAN!" Hearing a scream, he raised his gaze and looked at the women rushing toward him from the mansion. *flick* Sensing his presence, Xia Shenyi instantly dashed toward him. She hugged him tightly and feeling the familiar warmth of his wife, Zhao Tian closed his eyes for a second before hugging her back. He could feel her trembling against him, her fingers clenching his skin as though afraid he would disappear again. "Tian..." Hearing her sobs, Zhao Tian gently patted her head "I am alright." As he raised his gaze, he looked at Shi Yixian, Fei Lingxi, Fei Ziyu and Yao Lian rushing to him. "My Liege..." Shi Yixian jumped into his arms and hugged him together with Xia Shenyi. The others also surrounded him and hugged him, as they were very worried about him. The only thing that was giving them hope was the Lacrimose Pact he had with Velnorah, which showed that he is still alive. Only the sound of their breathing, the quiet rustle of the wind through the grass, and the rapid heartbeats that echoed between them. Each of these women had suffered in his absence. They endured the pain of not knowing whether he would return. And now he is here. Though battered and scarred, he had returned to them. To his wives... ... Meanwhile, a tear slipped past Zhou Hanyue''s cheek as she sat in front of the mirror in her room with a pale blue luxurious wedding dress. Two maids were walking around the room, fixing her accessories and her hair, trying to make her look even more beautiful. Lan Shuqin stood there helplessly as she gritted her teeth ''Lady Hanyue...'' ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 725 A crash? [1] 725 A crash? [1] For a long moment, none of them spoke as they simply held him. Shi Yixian''s hug was the tightest as her fingers dug into his back. Fei Lingxi''s cool hands traced the fresh scars on his chest. "You..." Xia Shenyi muttered as her fingers tightened on his waist. She tilted her head up adn Zhao Tian saw her eyes red-rimmed and filled with the weight of sleepless nights. "Do you have any idea... how worried we were?" Zhao Tian let out a slow exhale as he looked at them one by one. "I know," His hand gently cupped Xia Shenyi''s face as his thumb brushed away the tears that threatened to fall. "I''m sorry." Shi Yixian suddenly buried her face into his chest and her shoulders shook as she clenched onto him. "My Liege...." Fei Lingxi let out a soft sigh, but her grip on him didn''t loosen. "We thought we lost you." Zhao Tian''s heart clenched in pain seeing them like this. He hated the idea of them suffering because of him. Then, without warning, his body wavered. A sharp pain lanced through his chest, and his knees nearly buckled beneath him. His vision blurred for a second, and suddenly, the warmth of their bodies became the only thing keeping him upright. "Tian!" Xia Shenyi gasped, immediately tightening her grip around him. Shi Yixian''s eyes widened, and she quickly supported his other side "You''re still too weak. You should be resting." Zhao Tian shook his head slightly "I have had enough rest." "Rest my ass!" Fei Ziyu scolded despite the worry in her gaze. "You''re barely standing." Fei Lingxi sighed, shaking her head. "Enough. Let''s take him inside." Without giving him a choice, the women gathered around him, gently guiding him toward the mansion. Zhao Tian didn''t resist and allowed himself to be led, knowing that at this moment. As they walked through the grand doors of the mansion, he let out a sigh of relief. Carefully taking him in, they placed him down on the couch. They didn''t move away from him and surrounded him, looking at the scars on his body. They all wanted to ask what happened but they know that Zhao Tian is not in the state to speak about that right now. Xia Shenyi leaned forward and kissed his cheek "Now, lay here and rest for a while..." With a shake of his head, he spoke in a hoarse voice "No... I want all of my wives here right now." After Yao Jing''s death, he is scared of losing anyone, so first he wants to confirm that everyone is here, in front of his eyes. Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, and seeing their hesitation, Zhao Tian''s body shuddered in fear. "What happened, Jia? Where is Jia?" Seeing his nervousness, Xia Shenyi was startled and placed her hands over his shoulder "Tian.. calm down. Don''t panic..." Her gaze squinted in thought ''Something has definitely happened...'' Forcing a smile, she spoke "Jia and Velnorah are perfectly alright but they are not here right now." A relief washed over Zhao Tian''s heart and he closed his eyes for a moment before regaining his thoughts "Seems like Velnorah also has been here..." "Where are they right now? I want them here right now." Xia Shenyi gently caressed his shoulder "Tian, calm down. They are uh... they have gone to Zhou Hanyue''s wedding." What? Zhao Tian was totally confused to hear this and uttered "Did they think that I am dead and she is remarrying now?" With a shake of her head, Xia Shenyi hurriedly spoke "No Tian, it is quite complicated." She quickly filled him with the details of what happened in the Jade Eclipse Empire and the coup. "Zhou Shan?" Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed and Xia Shenyi gave a nod "Yes... that bastard forced Hanyue into this marriage. Jia and Velnorah have gone to stop it. They plan to kidnap her from the wedding." Suddenly he stood up and a jolt of pain twisted under his gut but he gritted his teeth "I will go and... stop the wedding." Huh? Xia Shenyi and the others were dumbfounded to hear this. Fei Lingxi leaned forward and hugged him "Husband, you are very weak right now... you need rest. Velnorah and Jia will take care of that." "Yes, My Liege..." 08:16 However, Zhao Tian was reluctant "I can''t take risks. I will be back.." *swoosh* With that, he disappeared from there. "Husband?" Xia Shenyi lowered her gaze as she remembered the fear in Zhao Tian''s eyes ''What happened?'' Taking a trembling breath, Fei Ziyu sat on the couch as she closed her face with her palms "D-Did you see the scars on his chest... He must have suffered a lot." The others lowered their gazes in sorrow... ... Zhao Tian appeared again in the bedroom and Ji Shuang, who was silently sitting on the bed, was startled to see him "T-Tian?" ''Huh? He disappeared just now.. and he is back?'' Bearing the pain on his body, Zhao Tian stood up and looked at Ji Shuang "Sect Master, I need your help." Ji Shuang snapped out of her daze and nodded her head "Tian, how did you appear?" However, she shook her head as she knew it was not the time "What help?" Meanwhile, Zhao Tian took a robe from his storage ring and began to wear it "Do you know about the coup that happened in the Royal palace." Ji Shuang gave a faint nod, "When I came back, I did hear reports that Zhou Shan has overthrown the current rule and became the next Emperor." "But I didn''t dwell much on it because I was busy taking care of you. What happened?" As he was wearing his robes, Zhao Tian replied "I just heard that Zhou Shan is marrying Hanyue." Huh? The fuck? Hearing this, Ji Shuang was totally dumbfounded, "What? Isn''t Zhou Shan her... uncle? Huh?" Zhao Tian finished wearing his robes and took a deep breath, controlling the pain spreading over his body. "I need your help in stopping the wedding..." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Dont forget to drop Golden Tickets for the new month :) Chapter 726: A crash? [2] Chapter 726: A crash? [2] Zhao Tian and Ji Shuang stepped out of the room, and only then did Zhao Tian notice it was Ji Shuang''s private quarters. Walking through the corridors, they quickly reached the front. Zhao Tian''s body was still weak, aching with every step he took, but he mustered through it. "Tian... can you really move right now?" He nodded his head and replied "Yeah, I can... don''t worry." The moment they stepped past the threshold of her quarters, the crisp air brushed against his skin, carrying the lingering scent of ash and blood. The sect grounds lay in ruin before him. Buildings that had once stood tall were now reduced to shattered remnants, and the earth itself bore deep scars from the battle. Zhao Tian lifted his head and his breathing was steady despite the pain gnawing at his body. Just as he shifted his weight, he felt a gentle touch as Ji Shuang''s fingers curled around his hand. "I will balance you," she whispered, as she knew it must be hard to fly with the pain in his body. "Mhm..." With that, both of them dashed towards the sky. Looking down at the destruction at the Sect Grounds, Zhao Tian''s gaze trembled. More than half of the sect is in ruins now. She felt Ji Shuang''s grip on his hand tightening and turned to look at her. "Can you tell me what happened in the Vampiric Star?" Zhao Tian hesitated for a moment as his mind drifted back to that wretched place. The cold citadel, the suffocating darkness and the scent of blood that never faded... It all came rushing back. He closed his eyes for a moment before finally speaking, "They took me because of the blood in my physique..." "And since I and Velnorah killed her mother, Elvoria... Selena wanted to get her revenge, so..." He stopped and his lips parted slightly, but no words came as he again remembered the painful memories. The screams and the laughter of his vampires. But above all, the sight of Jing''er... the light in her eyes slowly fading as stared at him with a smile. Zhao Tian''s lips trembled, but he bit them down and muttered "She tortured Jing''er and later... killed her." Upon hearing this, Ji Shuang''s body stiffened and her breath hitched for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure "A-And... did that trigger some power in your physique?" Hearing the question, Zhao Tian''s gaze swept across the land. The answer to that question... even he wasn''t sure. The power that had awakened within him in that moment¡ªhe didn''t control it and he didn''t even understand it. "Even I don''t know what power that is.. but I killed everyone there by burning my life force." Ji Shuang''s gaze trembled "But you killed millions of people... maybe even billions." "And I don''t regret it." There was no hint of remorse or regret in his tone. If given the chance, he would do it all over again. The weight of millions of lives meant nothing to him compared to the one he had lost. Ji Shuang''s lips parted slightly, but she found herself unable to speak. She had always known Zhao Tian was ruthless when it came to those he cherished, but this... this was something else. Slaughtering an entire race? The silence between them streatched and they quietly dashed through the air, reaching the Jade Imperial Palace. ... The Jade Imperial Palace was draped in lavish decorations. Scarlet and gold banners hung from every archway as silk lanterns lined the corridors, while the air was thick with the scent of burning incense and fresh peonies arranged in jade vases. Despite the grandeur, a strange tension lingered. It hasn''t been a week since the death of the previous emperor, and there was already a happy occasion happening. Servants moved quickly, ensuring every detail was flawless. Yet, beneath all the beauty, whispers spread like wildfire. Why the rush? The timing of Zhou Shan''s marriage felt too soon. This made many people believe that Zhou Shan is the one who actually killed the previous Emperor to claim the throne. And worst of all, he is marrying Zhou Hanyue? His brother''s daughter? This made many people wonder about the mental sanity of the current Emperor. The Wedding Hall is adorned with decorations. A grand ceremonial platform stood at the center. Rows of high-ranking officials, nobles, sect masters, and visiting dignitaries sat in their designated seats. The sect masters, clad in their distinctive garments representing their factions, whispered amongst themselves. "Why is he marrying her?" "She is cursed.. and even what, his blood related brother''s daughter." "Shh.. don''t say anything." "Do you want yourself to get killed?" "Shut up." Velnorah and Li Jia were also sitting in the corner with other people in the ceremony hall. Looking at Velnorah, Li Jia whispered "Sister Velnorah... how are we supposed to bring Hanyue from here?" "There are guards everywhere... and its all that Zhou Shan''s people." With a nod, Velnorah replied "Mhm... there are powerful people surrounding the palace." "We just need to reach Hanyue; after that... we can take her into the artifact and also disappear from here." Hearing the idea, Li Jia nodded her head and her gaze lowered "Tian will surely not like his wife marrying someone." Hearing this, Velnorah''s gaze lowered and she touched her crotch "He is still alive." A few minutes later, the hall fell into a hushed silence as Zhou Hanyue entered. Her long red wedding robes flowing like cascading silk and a delicate veil of the same deep crimson draped over her face, concealing her features. People silently looked at her as she walked and stood on the podium. Li Jia sighed in her heart, ''This is the second time I am seeing her like this...'' Velnorah looked around at the guests and guards in the hall, wondering if she would get caught if we suddenly moved. This might be the perfect opportunity to take Zhou Hanyue and lave from here. The security is still tight in the Hall because Zhou Shan was cautious that he might get ambushed during the wedding. However, before she could move, Zhou Shan entered the hall with a smile on his lips. Looking at him, everyone stood up from their seats to pay respect. ... *swoosh* Meanwhile, Zhao Tian and Ji Shuang have reached the skies above the Imperial Palace and looked down at the decoration and music in the Imperial Palace. --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Dont forget to drop Golden Ticket and popularity for characters Chapter 727: A crash? [3] Chapter 727: A crash? [3] As soon as Zhou Shan entered the grand wedding hall, the faint hum of whispers ceased, and a wave of silence swept across the chamber. Every noble, sect master, and high-ranking official rose to their feet and lowered their heads in respect. Even those who carried pride in their own status did not dare to remain seated. Because he is not just the Emperor''s brother anymore... now he is a cruel man whose every step carried the weight of an empire. As he reached the ceremonial platform, he turned to stand beside Zhou Hanyue, his bride. His gaze flickered toward her for a moment and a faint smile played on his lips before he lifted his head to look at the vast assembly of guests before him. "Honored guests, noble lords, sect masters, and all who have gathered here today... this Emperor is pleased to see you." "This day marks not only a joyous occasion but the beginning of a new era." "As you have all witnessed, the tides of fate shift swiftly, and with them, so must we. The empire stands strong, and together, we shall ensure it remains unshaken." He paused for a second before his lips curled into a faint, confident smile. "Today, I wed Zhou Hanyue, and before all of you, I swear to uphold my duty as both husband and Emperor." "May this union bring fortune to the dynasty and strengthen the bonds that hold our people together." The officiant stepped forward, an elder of the Jade Dynasty Sect with a long beard and a dignified air. He carried a ceremonial scroll and a small jade tablet which were the symbols of unity in their culture. Looking at the hall, the official began "Today we gather to witness the union of two souls, bound by fate and sealed by the heavens." "Zhou Shan, of unparalleled strength, and Zhou Hanyue, of unmatched beauty and grace, shall become one under the watchful eyes of the Heavens." The ceremonial drum resounded and the steady beat of the drum filled the hall, marking the beginning of the sacred rites. Zhou Shan and Zhou Hanyue were guided to the ceremonial altar, where a golden brazier burned brightly. *THOOM* However, suddenly a loud noise erupted from the outside, shaking the whole hall. Hm? Zhou Shan''s gaze narrowed ''What is happening outside?'' Hearing the commotion outside, Zhou Hanyue, who kept her head lowered, raised her gaze in surprise. The golden lanterns in the hall swayed while the guests inside exchanged startled glances. Nobles, sect masters, and officials turned toward the source of the disturbance in confusion. Who dared to interrupt the Emperor''s wedding? "Aaarghh!" "Stop!" *sleesh* "Who are- *woosh*" The sounds of hurried footsteps, desperate shouts and the clash of steel filled the air. *thoom* Suddenly, the massive wooden doors of the wedding hall shattered and splinters flew in every direction as a body was flung inside, tumbling across the floor, reaching Zhou Shan''s feet. Zhou Shan''s eyes squinted seeing his right man crashing into his wedding hall "Mo Zhen?" He was keeping him out to guard the palace. But... Through the destroyed door, a figure stepped in and Zhou Hanyue''s eyes widened in recognition. "H-Huh? Zhao Tian?" "Tian?" Velnorah''s breath hitched for a moment as she looked at Zhao Tian and she stumbled back before gripping the chair for support. Her whole world spun before a smile slowly bloomed on her lips "Tian..." Li Jia''s eyes shrank in utter shock as she looked at the handsome young man stepping into the wedding hall. Before she could think further, her body reacted, and her legs took her to her man. "Tian?" Li Jia dashed through the crowd, pushing them away as she quickly reached him. Without hesitation, she jumped into his arms and wrapped her arms around him. "Tian.. Tian.. Tian..." Zhao Tian''s eyes quivered in intense pain as Li Jia suddenly hugged him, but he gritted his teeth. "Haaa..." His fingers twitched before he slowly rested his free hand on her trembling back. Li Jia''s whole body shuddered as she gripped him desperately "Tian.. y-you.. are alive.. Tian..." "Jia..." *whoosh* But a high-pitched whistle echoed through the air and Zhao Tian''s eyes glimpsed at the enormous axe slashing toward his face as Mo Zhen''s body blurred in an instant. Hugging Li Jia in his right hand, he raised his left hand as a sword appeared on his hand. *CLANG* A shockwave rippled out because of the collision, knocking over goblets and the loose petals from the wedding decorations scattered. Mo Zhen''s veins bulged and he tried to push his axe further and overpower him. But Zhao Tian effortlessly twisted his sword and because of the momentum, Mo Zhen stumbled forward. *sleesh* A spray of blood splattered through the air as Zhao Tian''s blade cleaved through Mo Zhen''s arm. "Arrrrghhh!" Mo Zhen cried in pain as he saw his right hand flying away. The people present there shuddered in terror and moved away from the center of the hall. Zhao Tian twisted the sword in his palm and plunged the blade right through Mo Zhen''s face, slicing through his skull. The steel carved cleanly through bone and flesh, splitting the man''s head open from crown to jaw. With that, in full motion, he pulled his sword down, cleaving Mo Zhen in two from face to torso. *sleesh* *SPLASH* Blood burst from the cleave and his body trembled for a moment before it fell on the ground with a wet thud. The entire hall went silent seeing the gore except for the silent sobs of the woman in Zhao Tian''s arm. "Tian..." Li Jia buried her face in his chest and continued to sob while Zhao Tian gently patted her back. "Jia, I am alright..." At this time, another figure entered the hall and everyone inside there instantly recognized her. ''The Sect master of Jade Eclipse Sect?'' ''She is...'' After clearing the guards outside, Ji Shuang stepped in and her gaze fell on the corpse beside Zhao Tian''s feet. Zhao Tian continued patting Li Jia''s back "Jia..." Meanwhile, Zhou Shan''s gaze condensed looking at Zhao Tian ''Damn that Rhudamanth bastard... he failed to kill this brat and also blowed his whole star somehow.'' ''Useless.'' His eyes flickered to Ji Shuang in irritation ''And why the hell is she here?'' ------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 728: A crash? [4] Zhou Shan stepped forward from the podium as he spoke in an authoritative tone "Sect Master Ji, what is the meaning of this?" "You and that man have the audacity to barge into my wedding uninvited, disrupt the ceremony, and now... you¡¯re spilling blood in my hall?" His gaze flickered to Mo Zhen¡¯s body on the floor "You even killed my men? Explain yourself." Looking at him, Ji Shuang replied "How shameful for an Emperor to marry another man¡¯s wife and that too your blood brother¡¯s daughter right after killing him?" "You think you can wash your sins away with silk and ceremony?" The people in the hall were surprised as Ji Shuang actually stood against the Emperor. Zhou Shan¡¯s face darkened, but he forced out a laugh, "Sect Master Ji, you speak as though you have proof." "You dare slander me in my own palace? My brother¡¯s death was unfortunate, but to claim I had a hand in it... ridiculous. As for my bride, she is standing here of her own free will." Ji Shuang had an amused smile "Free will? Or fear?" Her eyes darted to Zhou Hanyue "Tell me, Princess, do you truly wish to marry this man? Or has the threat of your family¡¯s extermination sealed your lips?" With a nod, Zhou Hanyue replied "I was forced to marry him." Hearing this, the people present there whispered to each other, "As I thought..." "We are going to get ruled by him?" Hearing the murmurs, Zhou Shan¡¯s aura began to rise as the pressure of his cultivation spread into the hall, forcing some of the weaker nobles to stagger back. "You think you can waltz into my palace and lecture me?" "You may be the Sect Master of the Jade Eclipse Sect, but do not mistake your influence for authority in my empire, Ji Shuang." Zhao Tian stood slightly to the side as his hand rested on Li Jia¡¯s trembling body. The young woman was still clutching his robes as her fingers twisted in the fabric in fear that if she let go of him, he would disappear again. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze flickered to Zhou Shan "Sect Master, no need to waste the time with words. I just came to get my wife." He then turned his attention to the woman in his arms. His thumb brushed against her cheek as he wiped away a lingering tear before he spoke in a voice much softer than before. "Let me go for a little, Jia." Li Jia¡¯s grip tightened for a second, but when she met his gaze, she slowly let go of him as her fingers slipped from his robes. She took a step back, rubbing her tears away with the sleeves of her robes. Zhou Shan looked at Zhao Tian and his lips curled into a smirk "So? The people from the Jade Eclipse Sect finally dared to fight the Emperor, huh?" Upon this, the people who were loyal to Zhou Shan... the nobles, ministers, and sect masters stepped forward from the crowd. Some of them had a smug expression on their faces, believing in the absolute authority of their Emperor. Some unsheathed their weapons, and others just crossed their arms as they had complete confidence in Zhou Shan. *flick* However, in the next instant, Zhao Tian¡¯s body disappeared, and Zhou Shan¡¯s eyes widened in shock as he felt the sharp blade plunging through his gut. Wha- He barely had time to react as he looked at Zhao Tian, who was already in front of him. When did he- He instinctively reached out to clutch the blade, but it was too late... *scrunch* Zhao Tian twisted the blade, "Gaargh!" A sickening, wet sound echoed through the grand hall as the steel tore through flesh and organs. Zhou Shan¡¯s body convulsed violently and his spine arched back as a choked gasp escaped his lips. An excruciating pain rippled through his entire body, and his vision blurred as he felt his limbs weaken. Zhao Tian¡¯s grip tightened on the hilt of his sword. With a single, fluid motion... he cleaved Zhou Shan¡¯s torso into two. Splurt! Blood exploded from the Emperor¡¯s midsection, painting the floor in a deep crimson. The two halves of Zhou Shan¡¯s body began to separate. His lower half remained frozen for a brief second before collapsing under its own weight, spilling intestines and gore onto the pristine marble floor. But before his corpse could even touch the ground... Zhao Tian slashed his sword, and the blade cleaved through Zhou Shan¡¯s head instantly. *sleesh* Zhou Shan¡¯s mind didn¡¯t even register what was happening before his head flew and fell to the ground. Thud. The head hit the floor, rolling slightly before coming to a stop, and his consciousness clung for a few seconds. His wide eyes looked up at Zhou Hanyue, and through her veiled face, he saw the smirk playing on her lips. You- But before his mind could finish the thought, Zhou Hanyue raised her foot and pressed it on his head. The moment the hard leather of her boot made contact with his cheek, his head shifted slightly, and his loose strands of black hair spread across the bloodied floor. The nobles gasped audibly and their throats tightened. Even some of the sect masters flinched to see this. Yet Zhou Hanyue just had a smirk on her face. She pressed harder. The slight give of flesh beneath her boot made a sickening squelch as blood and fluids oozed out from the severed neck stump. The already pale nobles visibly recoiled, seeing the gore. But she did not stop. Her heel dug in. The soft crunch of cartilage breaking beneath her weight echoed through the silentroom. His skull, still somewhat intact, now had cracks forming as small fractures spread outward like spiderwebs. Her lips curled slightly and a bitter whisper left her throat. "Die... you fucking bastard." SPLURSH. With a single, final press... she twisted her foot. The sickening crack of bone shattering echoed through the grand hall as his skull caved in like brittle clay. Grey and red viscera exploded outward from the impact, splattering across the already bloodstained marble. The nobles who had been holding their breath finally broke. "Guaargh..." A choked gag came from one of the younger officials and his trembling hands covered his mouth as he fell to his knees, vomiting violently. Silence. Absolute Silence. What the hell just happened? The hall, which was filled with the Emperor¡¯s loyalists just moments ago, stood there in utter horror. The nobles who had stepped forward were rooted to the ground, their faces pale and stricken with terror. They all stared at Zhao Tian, who had an indifferent face after killing the Emperor of a powerful Dynasty of an Apex High Star casually. Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes shrank in shock ¡¯How did he... What is his cultivation level?¡¯ As she looked through his cultivation, her breath hitched ¡¯1st level of I-Immortal Ascension stage?¡¯ ¡¯When? How did he?¡¯ Velnorah, who was watching from the sides, was dumbfounded to see this ¡¯Tian... I couldn¡¯t see his move just now.¡¯ Zhao Tian stood still as his blade dripped with fresh blood. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he whipped his sword to the side, sending a fine arc of crimson splattering across the marble floor. As he turned his gaze, his eyes flickered to the remaining nobles and sect masters surrounding him. Though his body was racked with pain, he gripped the hilt of his sword tightly. *swoosh* ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Dont forget to drop golden tickets and popularity points Chapter 729: A crash? [5] The grand hall that was arranged for marriage now looked like a battlefield drenched in blood. The scent of iron clung thick in the air, mingling with the lingering heat of shattered techniques and dying embers. Zhao Tian stood at the center as his sword dripped with fresh blood. Around him, the bodies of nobles, ministers, and sect masters lay sprawled across the marble floor as their lifeless eyes stared into the abyss of death. A moment of silence passed. Many people tried to flee from the wedding hall but Ji Shuang blocked them all inside while Zhao Tian instantly slaughtered a bunch of people. Looking at him, Ji Shuang¡¯s gaze squinted ¡¯He has certainly grown more powerful... and this intense bloodlust and killing intent around him....¡¯ ¡¯He is not even hesitating to raise his blade anymore.¡¯ ¡¯He has no pity or remorse...¡¯ "Sister Velnorah.. w-what happened to him?" Li Jia, who was standing beside Velnorah, asked in surprise to see the man standing in front of her. With a shake of her head, Velnorah replied "I... don¡¯t know either." She knows Zhao Tian is ruthless when it comes to his enemies and has seen him killing people before but now looking at him, it feels different... The suffocating aura around him and his cold, detached eyes made him look like a completely different person. Her gaze narrowed in thought ¡¯Something happened in the Vampiric Star... his weird behaviour and the destruction of the star.¡¯ The remaining cultivators who were with Zhou Shan stared at each other. Without another word, they all lunged at him together. The air trembled as the remaining cultivators launched themselves at Zhao Tian and their movements were so fast that they left afterimages in their path. A sect master in flowing blue robes raised his hands, and the space above Zhao Tian cracked as a massive array formed in an instant. Thousands of golden runes flickered and spiraled like stars, converging into a single devastating force. "Star-Crushing Judgment!" the sect master uttered and the golden array shone like the sun, before an enormous beam of condensed destruction crashed down toward Zhao Tian But Zhao Tian lifted his sword and condensed the space energy as the space twisted. BOOM! The beam collapsed inward, folding into a point so small it vanished... before it could touch him. The fuck? The sect master¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, but he had no time to react. SHLICK! Zhao Tian teleported and appeared behind him in an instant. *sleesh* His sword cut through the air like a whisper and the sect master barely felt the blade pass through his neck before his head fell free from his shoulders, spinning through the air as his body collapsed in a fountain of blood. The wedding hall erupted into chaos. Another elder stepped forward as his palms ignited with flames. With a wave of his hands, twin infernos spiraled toward Zhao Tian, twisting into the form of a serpent and a phoenix. "Burn!" Zhao Tian barely spared the flames a glance before raising a single hand. The flames froze mid-air and the infernal beasts dissolved. CRACK! Zhao Tian moved. One instant, he was in the same spot. The next he was like... everywhere. A dozen slashes carved through the air. The elder¡¯s body jerked as gaping wounds blossomed across his torso. "Guaargh..." His vision blurred as he collapsed to his knees, blood pooling beneath him. His mouth opened, but before he could utter a final plea, his entire upper body split apart and reduced to a rain of flesh and bone. The palace walls could no longer withstand the sheer force of the battle. BOOOOM! The entire wedding hall exploded outward. Stone and debris shot through the sky like meteors. The ceiling, which was adorned with golden chandeliers, collapsed into dust, and its shattered remains crumbled beneath their feet. The floor fractured, splitting apart in jagged chasms as the force of the battle shook the earth itself. The remaining cultivators, who were now desperate, tried to unleash their full power. One of them roared and his body expanded as dragon scales erupted across his skin. His arms thickened as his fingers turned into claws and his pupils slitting into draconic gold. With a single step, the ground shattered beneath him, and he lunged at Zhao Tian. Another sect leader dashed to the skies through the broken ceiling, summoning a sea of sword intent. Thousands of spectral blades rained down aimed at Zhao Tian. Zhao Tian breathed as a pulse of energy rippled outward, and space itself shattered. The dragon-scaled warrior suddenly froze mid-air and his body contorted in pain as an invisible forces crushed him from all directions. His scaled arms bent the wrong way as his ribs collapsed inward, puncturing his organs, and then¡ªPOP! His entire body exploaded, reduced to nothing more than blood mist. *swoosh* Zhao Tian easily dodged the swords and appeared in the skies. Before the man could process, Zhao Tian¡¯s sword cleaved through his body, slicing him into two. The battlefield fell silent. In the next instant, Zhao Tian jumped into the next group of people and sliced their heads effortlessly. Their heads flew from their shoulders, spinning through the air before landing with sickening thuds. Blood gushed from their open necks like broken fountains, painting the ruins of the wedding hall in even deeper shades of red. Sparks of lightning cracked along his body as he zapped through the people. Hearing the loud noises from the wedding hall, Lan Shuqin hurriedly came there and was startled to see the wedding hall in ruins. The wedding hall, which is supposed to be filled with laughter, looked nothing more than a graveyard. Severed limbs, charred corpses, and unrecognizable remains littered every corner. There is blood everywhere and she saw a familiar figure dodging amidst the group of people, killing them. Her eyes shrank in surprise "M-Master Tian?" He is alive? A wave of relief washed over her heart and her lips quivered before the corners of her mouth tugged into a slight, barely there smile. She then glimpsed at Zhou Hanyue, who was standing on the side of the ruins with other princes, princesses, and the previous Jade Empress. "Lady Hanyue..." ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 730: A crash? [6] The wedding hall smoldered with destruction. The blood-soaked debris, the collapsed walls, the shattered pillars... none of it mattered for Zhao Tian. What did matter was the last few survivors who still clung to their lives, standing amidst the wreckage with their weapons drawn. Their bodies were trembling... not from exhaustion but from the sheer dread of facing him. A man clad in deep violet robes with disheveled silver hair stepped forward. He had a pair of gauntlets around his arms as he gripped them tightly. Unlike others who had grand techniques, he seemed to have great physical strength. "Enough of your tricks," He stomped forward, and the ground beneath his feet sank, crushed beneath the sheer force of his physical strength. BOOM! With a single step, he vanished. Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes flickered as the explosive energy from his fist came hurled toward his face. THOOM! Zhao Tian tilted his head at the last instant, narrowly avoiding the strike as the very air where he stood exploded outward, sending a shockwave through the ruins. A crater the size of a house formed beneath them. But the man wasn¡¯t done. He twisted his body in the air and his other fist whipped around like a hammer. Zhao Tian raised his arm, blocking it with the flat of his blade. CRASH! Sparks flew where the cultivator¡¯s gauntlets scraped against his blade as the collision of power against sharp steel created a deafening screech. The man grinned "Not so untouchable now, are you?" Zhao Tian remained silent and in the next instant, he vanished. The man¡¯s grin faltered. SHOOM! Before he could react, Zhao Tian was already behind him and his sword whistled through the air, aiming straight for the back of his neck. But the man¡¯s instincts were sharp... he spun, raising an arm in defense. CLANG! The blade met the metal of his gauntlet and seeing this, the man¡¯s eyes gleamed. "Got you." His knee shot upward, aiming for Zhao Tian¡¯s ribs... but Zhao Tian twisted his body mid-air, narrowly avoiding it. The man followed up instantly and his palm glowed with compressed energy before he slammed it toward Zhao Tian¡¯s chest. THOOM! The moment the palm connected, space itself trembled. A surge of force exploded outward, warping the hall and shattered everything within a fifty-meter radius. But there was no impact. Huh? The man¡¯s eyes widened in shock. His attack had phased through empty air. Before the cultivator could react, pain bloomed in his side. SHLACK! A deep gash tore through his ribs as Zhao Tian¡¯s sword had already cut through him. The man stumbled and blood spilled from the wound, but he didn¡¯t fall. He grinned through the pain "Hah... so you really are a monster." He spat blood but steadied himself. "But..." Slamming his foot onto the ground he yelled "I¡¯M NOT DONE YET!" Golden veins of energy surged through his body and his muscles bulged, and in the next breath¡ªhe was gone. BOOM! Zhao Tian teleported as he dodged the cultivator¡¯s renewed assault. Fists tore through the space where he had been mere moments before, sending shockwaves rippling outward. Zhao Tian reappeared mid-air, hovering above the battlefield as his cold gaze looked down. Then... he clenched his fingers. The space around the cultivator collapsed inward. CRACK! The man¡¯s eyes widened as his own body froze in place, crushed by an invisible force. Zhao Tian raised his sword and did a single downward slash. A thin, seamless line appeared on the cultivator¡¯s chest. For a moment, he stood there and then his body split apart, bisected perfectly from head to toe. He was dead before he hit the ground. The last remaining survivors, witnessing his death, collapsed to their knees. Some begged. Some trembled. Some simply stared in silent terror. A soft sigh escaped Zhao Tian¡¯s as the pain ripped his body but it is not comparable to the pain he endured in Vampiric High Star, so its easily bearable. In the next instant, he appeared on the ground in front of Zhou Hanyue. The princes, princesses, and the Jade Empress took a step back in fear, looking at him. Meanwhile, Zhou Hanyue slowly raised her head to look at him. Zhao Tian reached out and his fingers plucked the wedding veil from her face revealing her beautiful face. They looked at each other for a second but neither spoke anything. His fingers gently caressed her cheek as he muttered in a soft tone "You are my wife..." Hearing this, she lowered her head and gave a faint nod "Mhm." His gaze then flickered to the princes standing there and feeling his gaze, everyone shivered in dread Their bodies stiffened and their hearts pounded like war drums inside their chests. The Jade Empress quickly stepped up to protect her children "They did nothing." However, Zhao Tian walked to them as blood dripped from his sword. The Empress raised her trembled hands and clasped them to beg him "Please, don¡¯t... they didn¡¯t do anything, Zhao Tian." "I will do anything; please don¡¯t kill them." Meanwhile, Zhao Tian raised his hand and grabbed the collar of the eldest prince standing there. What? Me? The youngman began to cry in fear "B-brother, please, please... Brother, brother." The Empress¡¯ face went pale and he grabbed Zhao Tian¡¯s hand "P-Please let him go..." However, Zhao Tian didn¡¯t heed their words and pulled him from there and made him stand in front of the remaining nobles, ministers, and Sect Masters. Pushing him to the front, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze flickered around at the people "He will be the next emperor of the Jade Eclipse Dynasty." "The factions that don¡¯t cooperate with the Royal family will be killed by me personally." Hearing this, everyone felt a shiver run down his spine and no one objected to his words. If anyone spoke against him now, their bodies would be piled atop the corpses already littering the floor. And so... one by one, the nobles, the ministers, the sect masters and everyone lowered their heads. They bowed. Not to the prince. Not to the Empress. But to the man who now ruled this hall with nothing but his presence. -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 731 731: Trauma? They all bowed for a few seconds, and Zhao Tian waved his hand dismissively "Now you all can leave and inform everyone about the new emperor." The nobles, ministers, and sect leaders trembled as they nodded frantically and their bodies moved before their minds could fully comprehend his words. Some nearly tripped over themselves as they turned to flee, desperate to put as much distance between themselves and this man who had turned the wedding hall into a slaughterhouse. None of them wanted to become the next corpse littering the marble floor. As they left, the prince turned his head and hesitated for a second before bowing "T-Thank you, brother." Zhao Tian sighed in his heart, feeling the pain still wrecking his body, and his gaze flickered toward Li Jia and stayed a bit on Velnorah. Both of them smiled and walked toward him. Leaning toward him, Velnorah kissed his lips "Tian..." Zhao Tian reciprocated the kiss, his hand instinctively resting against Velnorah''s waist. When they finally parted, Velnorah''s crimson eyes held an unspoken depth of emotion. She traced her fingers along the side of his face, as if ensuring he was truly there. "You came back to me." Zhao Tian let out a slow breath and his eyes flickered with exhaustion "Mhm..." Before she could respond, a pair of delicate hands suddenly wrapped around his other arm. Li Jia leaned against him, and her body trembled slightly. "You idiot." Her voice quivered. "Do you have any idea how worried we were? How worried I was?" Zhao Tian didn''t reply immediately. He knew there were no words that could truly ease their concerns. Still, he placed a hand atop Li Jia''s head, ruffling her hair in the way he always did. "I''m here now." Li Jia pursed her lips, looking as if she wanted to scold him further, but in the end, she only let out a small huff and buried her face into his chest. Ji Shuang, who had been silently watching, finally stepped closer "Tian, are you alright?" Looking at her, he gave a faint nod "Hmm... I am good." At this time, the Empress, who had been standing in silence, finally took a deep breath and stepped forward as she lowered her head in respect. "Zhao Tian, thank you..." Her voice trembled, filled with gratitude and perhaps even a lingering fear. Zhao Tian waved his hand dismissively "There''s no need for thanks." Then his gaze moved to Zhou Hanyue and Lan Shuqin. Lan Shuqin showed a smile and lowered her head in respect while Zhou Hanyue just looked into his eyes. Zhao Tian looked at her as if expecting her to say something. Her lips curled into a smile as she lipsynched, ''What are you looking at... Husband?'' Zhao Tian just closed his eyes and turned to look at Velnorah and Li Jia "Let''s leave..." The three of them moved toward the demolished door. The Empress, now standing alone amidst the wreckage of what was supposed to be a joyous occasion, clenched her hands into fists. The weight of her position, her losses, and her gratitude to Zhao Tian all mixed into a complicated storm of emotions. She wanted to say something... to ask what his next move would be, but in the end, she remained silent. The newly declared emperor, the eldest prince, stood to the side, still shaking from the encounter. He watched Zhao Tian''s retreating back, understanding that his rise to power had not been through his own strength but through the mercy of the man who now walked away. Zhou Hanyue looked at his back and her eyes narrowed slightly. Lan Shuqin glanced at her, raising an eyebrow. "Are you not going to follow him, Lady Hanyue?" Zhou Hanyue let out a quiet chuckle. "He didn''t asked me to." Lan Shuqin sighed, shaking her head. "You really are..." The grand wedding hall, once filled with celebration and anticipation, now lay in ruins. Blood stained the marble floors, and the air still carried the scent of death. The Empress turned her head and uttered "Arrange people to clear the bodies and clean this place." "Yes, Mother." ... Stepping out, Zhao Tian glimpsed at Ji Shuang "Thank you for helping me, Sect Master." With a shake of her head, she replied "I didn''t do anything. You did everything yourself." His gaze lowered slightly and he gave a faint nod "I will take my leave then." With that the three of them disappeared and Ji Shuang blinked in confusion "Just like before.. he just disappeared like that." ... Reappearing in the artifact''s grassland, Zhao Tian took a deep breath. The cool breeze brushed against his weary face, but it did little to soothe the exhaustion weighing on him. Without a word, he began walking toward the grand mansion in the distance, with Velnorah and Li Jia following him. Everyone who has been waiting for him in the hall hurriedly stood up, seeing him "Tian, what happened?" "The marriage?" "Did you manage to stop it?" "Are you alright, Husband?" Concern was etched deeply on their faces but Zhao Tian raised his hand gently to calm down as they all swarmed him with questions. Velnorah stepped forward and spoke "Yeah, Tian stopped the marriage..." Zhao Tian didn''t say a word. Instead, he took a step back from the group and his gaze was distant, as if his mind was somewhere else entirely. Then, without another glance, he turned and began walking toward the staircase leading to his room. Xia Shenyi, noticing his uncharacteristic silence, quickly stepped forward and grasped his wrist. "Tian?" The others also looked at him in confusion as he was already leaving. Normally, he would stay and talk to them, reassure them, even tease them... but now, he was leaving without a second thought. Taking a deep breath, he looked at them "I am going back to my room... and leave me alone for a while." Huh? Xia Shenyi''s fingers tightened slightly before she reluctantly let go. "Alright..." She didn''t press further, but a deep sense of unease settled in her heart. With a slight nod, he teleported to his room upstairs. As he disappeared, the women looked at each other in confusion. "Is it only me? Or he feels strange after his return..." "I also felt the same..." "And I haven''t seen him smile yet." "What happened in the vampiric High Star?" Velnorah''s gaze narrowed ''As I thought... did they torture Tian for his blood?'' Zhao Tian possessed the rarest and most coveted physique in existence. To vampires, his blood would be more valuable than any treasure. If they had captured him, then... With a hesitating breath, she muttered "U-Uh, Sisters... I think maybe Tian got severely tortured for his blood." "T-That''s why he must be so traumatized..." The moment the words left her lips, a heavy silence filled the air. The other women froze, and their eyes widened in horror. "W-What?" "T-Tortured?!" "Then, the s-scars on his chest?" Before it could spiral any further, Velnorah calmed them down "Wait.. I might be wrong." Snapping out of her shock, Li Jia spoke "No, No, let''s not make any assumptions. Sect Master.. she was with him when he arrived, maybe she knows something..." -------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 732 732: Rest well... *flick* Zhao Tian reappeared in his room and slowly sat on his bed as he recounted the events that happened in the past few days. He could still feel the ache in his chest, but he clenched his teeth, bearing the pain. He turned slightly, and in the next moment, a headless corpse and a severed head appeared on the bed beside him. Zhao Tian''s breath hitched. His eyes flickered with emotion as he looked at the familiar figure. His fingers trembled slightly as he reached out, brushing away strands of dried blood-matted hair from her pale, lifeless face. Yao Jing. Her once vibrant and mischievous eyes were now lifeless. Her body is battered. Bruises and deep lacerations covered her skin showing the suffering she had endured before death finally claimed her. Her blood had long since dried, leaving dark crimson stains on her torn robes. Zhao Tian''s breath grew unsteady and his vision blurred slightly as a sharp, unbearable grief clawed at his very soul. "Forgive me... Jing''er." He reached out and his fingers gently grazed her cold cheek, which was once so warm and full of life. Now, there was nothing. No warmth. His hand trembled as he traced the dried tear marks that had streaked down her once flawless skin. He could almost hear her laughter, her playful voice teasing him, calling his name with that familiar tone of affection. But now... nothing remained. He exhaled deeply, his heart heavy with regret. Slowly, with an almost reverent tenderness, he took her severed head and carefully placed it back onto her shoulders. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close, pressing her cold, lifeless body against his chest. The warmth of his own body did nothing to bring hers back, but he held her anyway, as if his touch alone could undo fate''s cruelty. "I should have protected you..." What was the point of power if he couldn''t even save the one person who had trusted him? Who had... loved him? He inhaled sharply, pushing down the suffocating grief before it consumed him. Instead, he channeled his light energy and a soft golden glow enveloped his hands as he began to mend her wounds. He worked carefully, delicately, as if he could somehow ease the suffering she had endured, even in death. The deep cuts closed, the bruises faded, and the traces of death were slowly erased... but he knew it was futile. No matter how much he healed her, she would never open her eyes again. Yet, he continued. He couldn''t bear to see her like this. Looking at her dead body, his eyes quivered in grief. Even in death, she was beautiful. Zhao Tian closed his eyes, holding her just a little tighter. He just sat there, holding Yao Jing''s lifeless body in his arms. His fingers traced the familiar contours of her face, brushing away strands of hair clotted with blood. She had always been so full of life. Now, she is cold. Zhao Tian exhaled slowly, forcing himself to move past the grief pressing against his chest. His gaze softened as he brushed his thumb over her closed eyelids, wiping away the remnants of tears she had shed. "You would hate to be seen like this, wouldn''t you, Jing''er?" He could almost hear her teasing response, scolding him for looking so pitiful. But she wasn''t here to say those words. With quiet resolve, he shifted his arms and laid her body gently on the bed, ensuring her head rested properly on the pillow. His movements were careful, treating her with the reverence she deserved. Her robes were now torn, stained with blood. The sight of it made his stomach twist. She had fought until the very end. Zhao Tian clenched his fists for a moment before taking a deep breath and steadying himself. With the utmost care, he began to remove her ruined robes, his fingers working gently to free her from the tattered fabric. The moment her skin was exposed to the cool air, he paused and his throat tightened. Bruises. Deep, dark bruises covered her arms and torso. His hand hovered over them and a spark of yellow light flickered at his fingertips, but he knew there was nothing left to heal. Moving to the shelf, he took a bowl and summoned water mixed with heat, creating hot water. Then he grabbed a towel from the table. He dipped the fabric into the water, wrung it out gently, and began to clean her body. He wiped away the dried blood from her arms, her collarbone, and her hands. His breath hitched slightly when he reached her neck, where a faint mark remained. His fingers curled around the cloth tightly before he forced himself to continue, washing away the dirt. As he worked, his mind drifted to memories of her. Once he had carefully wiped every trace of blood from her body, he reached out and took a set of fresh robes from his storage ring. Draping the fabric over her, he dressed her with the same care one would handle the most fragile thing in existence. He smoothed out the folds of her sleeves, ensuring they fell neatly at her sides. The sash was tied gently around her waist, not too tight, just enough to keep everything in place. When he was done, he sat back slightly, taking in the sight before him. She looked as if she was just sleeping. If he ignored the unnatural stillness of her chest and the absence of the soft rise and fall of her breath, he could almost fool himself into believing that she would wake up at any moment. That she would open her eyes, smile at him, and tell him he was being ridiculous for mourning when she was right here. But she wasn''t. Zhao Tian reached out one last time, brushing his fingers through her dark, silken hair, smoothing it over her shoulders. Then, with a deep breath, he gently placed a kiss on her forehead, lingering for just a moment. "Rest well, Jing''er." --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 733 733: Learning the Truth [1] *swoosh* A gust of energy rippled through the air as Li Jia and Velnorah reappeared outside the ruined remains of the marriage hall. The scent of blood lingered in the air, mingling with the acrid stench of burnt wood. They noticed that there were soldiers walking around, clearing the corpses. As she turned her head, Li Jia glimpsed at Ji Shuang and the Jade Empress talking to each other. Velnorah and Li Jia exchanged a glance before both of them hurriedly walked toward Ji Shuang "Sect Master..." The Jade Empress and Ji Shuang turned their heads to look at them. Ji Shuang''s gaze condensed slightly "What happened?" Li Jia hesitated for a second and let out a soft exhale before speaking up "Um, we need to talk about Tian?" The moment the words left her lips, Ji Shuang''s eyes narrowed further and she glimpsed at the Jade Empress "We can discuss it later." "Then, I shall take my leave." The Jade Empress nodded her head and left from there. Once she was gone, Ji Shuang turned her full attention to Li Jia and Velnorah "Let''s go somewhere private first." They turned around and walked away from there, reaching a nearby secluded park first. Once they reached an empty bench near a quiet lotus pond, the three of them sat down. Ji Shuang raised a hand and formed a noise barrier around them. A faint ripple of energy spread outward, muffling any sound beyond their space. She turned her head slightly, glancing at Li Jia and Velnorah sitting beside her "Now, speak..." Li Jia lowered her gaze as she began to spoke "It''s Tian. Something is... wrong." "I am really, really happy that he''s back..." Li Jia''s voice softened, filled with genuine relief. "But..." Ji Shuang''s brows furrowed slightly. "What?" Velnorah took a deep breath before picking up where Li Jia left off. "He''s different. Since he returned, he''s been distant. Cold. He won''t talk to anyone, and..." she hesitated "...he hasn''t even smiled once." Li Jia nodded in agreement. "At first, we thought maybe he was just exhausted. But... it feels deeper than that." "So we were wondering if something happened in the Vampiric Star before it got destroyed because of the weapon, Brynnhilder." Hearing this, Ji Shuang''s gaze quivered as she didn''t know how to reply to this. A long silence stretched between them before Ji Shuang let out a quiet sigh and muttered, "I think you''re forgetting someone... Yao Jing." "She was also kidnapped to the Vampiric High Star along with him." Velnorah and Li Jia were dumbfounded, as they really forgot about her because their full attention was on Zhao Tian and only him. Ji Shuang continued "In Vampiric Star, Tian was tortured for his blood.. which is precious to the vampires." "I.. you guys know about his physique, right?" Both of them were dumbfounded, as Ji Shuang knows it, but they simply nodded their heads "Yeah..." Ji Shuang exhaled "For his blood, they kidnapped him. And for his blood, they tortured him. Over and over again." Li Jia''s eyes trembled in pain but she swallowed it down and asked "And Elder Yao Jing...?" Ji Shuang lowered her gaze slightly, "She was tortured as well. But later..." She hesitated, then closed her eyes briefly before finishing, "She was killed. Right in front of him." *gasp* Hearing this, Velnorah and Li Jia shuddered in horror "E-Elder Yao Jing..." Lowering her gaze, Ji Shuang spoke "Tian and Jing''er loved each other.. I can see that from their interaction." She sighed, her fingers tightening slightly on her lap. "But I never pointed it out or asked them directly. A relationship between a master and disciple might be seen as forbidden, and I didn''t want to put unnecessary pressure on them." A deep silence fell. Li Jia and Velnorah snapped out of their reveries, digesting the horrifying news. Zhao Tian had not only been tortured but had also been forced to witness the brutal death of the woman he loved. No wonder... Raising her head, Ji Shuang asked "Do you know how vampiric Star got destroyed..." Velnorah blinked, momentarily shaken from her thoughts. "Uh... wasn''t it decided in the meeting between the rulers of the High Stars two days ago?" Li Jia nodded, "They said the destruction must have been caused by the misuse of the weapon, Brynnhilder." Velnorah furrowed her brows slightly. "It was lucky that the meeting happened, though. Because of it, the marriage that was supposed to happen two days ago got delayed, and it ended up happening today. And Tian..." She paused, realizing the significance "Tian came just in time to stop it." Looking at them, Ji Shuang dropped a bomb "Tian was the one who destroyed the vampiric Star." Li Jia and Velnorah stared at Ji Shuang in complete disbelief as their minds struggled to process what they had just heard. "He... what?" Li Jia finally whispered in shock. Velnorah''s gaze trembled "Tiian.. did?" Nodding her head, Ji Shuang muttered "Mhm... I think seeing her death triggered some powers within his physique." "He even burned his own life force to destroy the Vampiric High Star." What the hell? Li Jia and Velnorah just sat there in absolute shock... He is the one who actually destroyed the star? Annhilating a whole race? Velnorah''s heart trembled as she realized that it was Zhao Tian who killed her whole race. Now in the vampire race, probably only she remains. Does he hate her too now? Velnorah''s breath hitched as fear crept into her veins. If he had destroyed them all... if he had gone so far as to burn his own life force to ensure their annihilation... did that mean he wish to erase her too? Tian? She want to ask Ji Shuang... want to know if Zhao Tian had spoken of her, if there was even a sliver of hatred directed her way. But her voice failed her. Looking at their pale faces, Ji Shuang continued "When I reached there, the planet was in splinters... everything was destroyed and I saw Tian amidst the destruction." "I quickly went to him and pulled him into the ark and brought him back." Li Jia bit her lip and blinked rapidly as moisture gathered at the edges of her eyes. Velnorah, still stiff, lowered her gaze as her nails dug into her palm. Ji Shuang watched them both for a moment before she finally spoke again, softer this time "He''s not the same man who left us. And I don''t think he ever will be." Velnorah swallowed hard as her mind screamed with conflicting emotions. Li Jia wiped at her eyes, trying to push past the overwhelming sorrow gripping her chest. "What do we do now?" -------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 734 734: Learning the Truth [2] Li Jia wiped at her eyes, trying to push past the overwhelming sorrow gripping her chest. Her heart ached, not just for Yao Jing but for Zhao Tian, who had suffered in silence. Her voice trembled as she finally spoke, "What do we do now?" Ji Shuang let out a sigh and replied "We need to wait," "It will take time for him to get over Jing''er''s death. Something like this... it isn''t something one can simply move on from overnight." Li Jia bit her lower lip and her hands clenched into fists on her lap. Velnorah, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, "But will he ever get over it?" "T-Tian loved her. Losing her like that... and right in front of his eyes..." Her words trailed off, unable to complete the thought. Ji Shuang nodded her head "It will take time. You both have to put up with him patiently. Right now, his heart is filled with grief, anger, and perhaps he might be blaming himself." Li Jia exhaled shakily. "I just- I just don''t know how to help him. He won''t even talk to us. It''s like... he''s there, but not really." Ji Shuang placed a comforting hand on her shoulder "He was tortured, Li Jia. He must be deeply traumatized, both physically and emotionally." "He destroyed an entire star and yet he couldn''t save the one he loved. Can you imagine the weight of that guilt?" Velnorah, who had been staring down at her hands, finally whispered, "And I... my race was the one that hurt him." She shuddered. "I keep wondering... does he hate me now too? When he looks at me, does he see just another vampire?" Ji Shuang shook her head. "No, Velnorah. If Tian hated you, you wouldn''t be sitting here right now." Velnorah closed her eyes, pressing a hand to her chest as she let out a slow breath. "Then... what should we do? Just wait for him to come back to us?" Ji Shuang''s expression softened "Be there for him. Even if he pushes you away, even if he doesn''t talk, doesn''t react... don''t leave his side." "Let him know that he is not alone. That is the only thing you can do." "Mhm." They kept talking for a few minutes. ... Reappearing in the artifact, Li Jia and Velnorah hurriedly rushed inside the mansion. Their faces were pale, their hearts heavy with the weight of the conversation they had just finished with Ji Shuang. The moment they entered, Fei Lingxi, Fei Ziyu, Xia Shenyi, Shi Yixian, and Yao Lian stood up, their expressions filled with worry and expectation. "Jia, Velnorah... what happened?" Xia Shenyi was the first to speak, her voice laced with concern. Li Jia took a deep breath, her lips trembling as she tried to find the right words. Velnorah, equally shaken, swallowed hard and nodded "We... we found out what happened to him. Why he''s like this now." Velnorah took over "Tian was tortured for his blood in the Vampiric High Star. You all know his blood is special... they wanted it, and they did everything they could to break him." "What?!" Fei Lingxi gasped and her hands gripped the edge of her robes. "That''s not all..." Li Jia continued as her gaze darkened with sorrow. "Yao Jing was with him. She was also tortured... but... she didn''t make it." A thick silence fell over the room and Fei Ziyu''s eyes widened in sheer horror. "His Master Yao Jing... she... she''s dead?" Li Jia nodded painfully, feeling her throat tighten. "Right in front of him... They killed her before his eyes." A choked sob escaped Fei Ziyu''s lips, her hands trembling as she covered her mouth. Xia Shenyi looked away and clenched her jaw, trying to suppress the emotions rising within her. Shi Yixian remained eerily quiet, but her eyes held an unusual glint of fury and sorrow. "Tian saw everything," Velnorah added and her breath choked. "He lost her... and then, he destroyed the Vampiric High Star." The weight of those words hit like a hammer. "He did what?" Fei Lingxi asked, almost breathless. Velnorah swallowed, forcing herself to continue. "Tian annihilated the entire planet. He burned his own life force, and killed every vampire." "When Ji Shuang arrived, all that remained was debris... and there she only saw him. Before he coudl drift away in space, she helped him and brough him back here.." A heavy silence followed. The women struggled to process the enormity of what they had just learned. Fei Ziyu shook her head in disbelief, tears welling in her eyes. "But... but Tian is strong. He''s always been strong. He''s never... he''s never let anything shake him like this before." "Even the strongest hearts can break," Xia Shenyi murmured, gripping her robes tightly. "Losing someone he loved... watching it happen in front of him... being unable to do anything... It''s enough to drive anyone into madness." Shi Yixian finally spoke and her voice was cold carrying a deep undercurrent of anger. "Then what do we do now? We can''t let him drown in his pain." Li Jia wiped her eyes and straightened her posture. "Ji Shuang said... we need to wait. Give him time." "Time?" Yao Lian asked and her voice eyes trembled in pain "How much time? We don''t even know if he''ll be able to recover from this." Velnorah bit her lip. "He will. He has to. But right now, he needs space. He told us to leave him alone, and... I think we should listen." Another painful silence filled the room. None of them wanted to stay idle while he suffered, but what else could they do? Fei Lingxi exhaled deeply, as if trying to compose herself. "Then... we wait. But we stay close. If he needs us, we must be ready." The others nodded in agreement, though the ache in their hearts remained. They could do nothing but endure this storm together, holding onto the hope that Zhao Tian would find his way back to them. ------------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 735 735: Back to reality... A few hours passed Zhao Tian who was lying on his bed, glanced at the sleeping woman beside her. He reached out and gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Jing''er..." His hand trembled as he gently traced her cheek and his thumb lingered on her lips. He could still remember the warmth of her smile and the way she would tease him. He could hear her laughter echoing in his mind. But now... now she would never speak again, never smile at him, never scold him for being reckless. Even in death, he could not bear to be apart from her. He buried his face in her hair, inhaling deeply, as if trying to memorize her scent, as if trying to hold on to the last remnants of her existence. Outside, the wind whispered through the trees, carrying the distant sounds of the night. But inside this room, inside his heart, there was only silence. And in that silence, Zhao Tian held Yao Jing closer, as if by doing so, he thought he could stop time, if only for a little while longer. ... A full day had passed since Zhao Tian locked himself away in his room, and the atmosphere inside the mansion had become unbearably heavy. In the spacious hall, the women sat scattered across the sofas and each of them was lost in their own thoughts. The soft glow of the lights illuminated their faces, revealing the concern and helplessness weighing on their hearts. Fei Ziyu fidgeted with the hem of her sleeve and her delicate brows furrowed in worry. She hesitated for a moment before softly voicing the thought "It''s been a full day... Is it really alright to not check on him?" Xia Shenyi, who had been sitting with her arms folded, exhaled deeply. She leaned back against the sofa, staring at the ceiling "Mhm... It is better to give him some time," she replied, though even she wasn''t entirely sure if it was the right decision. Velnorah''s eyes flickered with conflicting emotions. She wanted to speak with him to reassure herself that he didn''t hate her. But she also knew that now wasn''t the right time. Li Jia sighed and resting her chin on her knees as she hugged her legs close to her chest "But... he is not even eating. W-What if he tries to do something.. blaming himself and self harming?" The thought sent a shiver down everyone''s spine. They exchanged glances, each of them realizing that while they wanted to respect his space, they were terrified of what might be happening behind that closed door. Yao Lian, who had been silently listening, finally spoke up "Master... we should at least check on him... make sure he''s still¡ª" Before she could finish her sentence, Xia Shenyi lifted a hand to stop her "No. We wait," "If we force ourselves into his space now, we might push him further away." Another heavy silence settled over the group. Fei Lingxi let out a deep sigh "I don''t like this," she muttered, glancing toward the staircase leading up to Zhao Tian''s room. "I don''t like sitting here, doing nothing while he''s suffering alone." "We all feel the same way," Li Jia murmured. Another sigh escaped Shi Yixian''s lips "If he doesn''t come out by tomorrow... we''ll check on him," she finally said. "But just for today... let''s trust him to return to us on his own." One by one, the women nodded, though the unease in their hearts did not fade. The waiting was painful, but for now, it was all they could do. ... Another day passed and as they expected Zhao Tian finally came out. Stepping out of his room, he let out a deep sigh and walked downstairs. His movements were slow and his gaze was dulled by exhaustion, his eyes sunken from lack of rest. He let out a sigh, running a hand through his disheveled hair before taking a step forward. It felt strange to be outside his room again. For two days, he was with Yao Jing. But he knew he couldn''t stay like that forever. He still had people waiting for him. "...Husband." The soft yet urgent voice startled him out of his thoughts. Zhao Tian turned his head to see who was Fei Lingxi standing in the hallway and her eyes are wide with a mix of relief and deep concern. For a moment, she just stared at him and then, without hesitation, she rushed toward him. The moment she reached him, she grabbed his arm "Husband..." she whispered as her voice trembled slightly. Zhao Tian looked down at her and he could see the worry in her eyes, the slight redness around them that told him she had been crying. The thought made his heart ache "I''m fine," he finally said, though his voice was hoarse from disuse. Fei Lingxi frowned. "You are not fine... You¡ª" She paused, swallowing back the rest of her words. She didn''t want to pressure him, not when he had finally come out on his own. Instead, she took a deep breath and softened her gaze "Everyone''s been waiting for you," she said gently. Zhao Tian sighed and closed his eyes briefly "I know." She hesitated for a moment before tugging at his arm "Come... Let''s go see them." A flicker of hesitation crossed his face, but after a moment, he gave a slight nod. Fei Lingxi guided him down the stairs, not once letting go of his arm. As they reached the bottom of the stairs, the other women, who had been gathered in the main hall, immediately noticed them. "Tian?" Li Jia was the first to react and stood up so fast that the chair she had been sitting in scraped against the floor. Velnorah, Xia Shenyi, Shi Yixian, Yao Lian, and Fei Ziyu all turned their heads and their eyes filled with relief as they saw him standing there. A heavy silence fell over the room as they all looked at his appearance. He looked... different. Tired and worn. Li Jia took a hesitant step forward. "Tian..." For a moment, no one knew what to say. They had all spent the past two days preparing for this moment, but now that he was actually in front of them, words felt difficult to form. It was Yao Lian who finally broke the silence. "Are you... hungry?" she asked and her voice was softer than usual. Zhao Tian blinked, as if only now realizing how long it had been since he last ate "...Maybe a little." That was all it took. Before he could react, Li Jia and Fei Ziyu had already rushed to the kitchen. Fei Lingxi tightened her grip on his arm, offering him a small smile before gently pulling him toward the couch. "Come sit," she said softly. "Rest for a bit." Zhao Tian didn''t argue. He allowed himself to be led to the couch, where he sank down into the cushions. Velnorah sat beside him as she glanced at him uncertainly. "T-Tian..." He turned to her "What is it, Norah?" She hesitated and the words felt heavy on her tongue, but she forced herself to speak them anyway "Y-You destroyed the High Star.. and my race." Zhao Tian''s expression didn''t change "I did," he admitted without hesitation. Velnorah lowered her gaze "Do you... hate me too?" Zhao Tian stared at her for a moment before finally shaking his head. "No. I don''t." Velnorah let out a deep sigh of relief as she sat back on the couch. She had prepared herself for the worst, but hearing those words brought an overwhelming sense of relief. Zhao Tian glanced around the room, looking at the faces of the women who had been waiting for him. He had lost someone dear to him. The pain hadn''t lessened... it never would. But he still had people here. People who cared. His gaze flickered to Xia Shenyi "Shenyi.. did you check? Your tattoo must have been changed." Hm? Xia Shenyi was dumbfounded and raised her hand as a silver tattoo appeared on her hand. In the past within the artifact, anyone who was more powerful than the owner will get black tatto. The one who gets a black tattoo can still leave the artifact but for some reason, Xia Shenyi couldn''t leave. But they bet on the fact that if Zhao Tian grew stronger than Xia Shenyi, then her tattoo would go from black to silver like others. Which means... now she can finally leave the artifact. She raised her gaze to look at him "Which means.. you have gotten stronger." Fei Lingxi blinked her eyes in surprise "Huh? It means... Husband is stronger than Shenyi?" "And now she can finally leave the artifact?" Zhao Tian stayed silent and closed his eyes as he leaned back on the couch for a bit. Xia Shenyi glimpsed down at her tattoo ''Did he get stronger by absorbing the souls with his darkness elemental?'' ''Now.. I can leave the artifact and need to meet my Master. But I can''t leave when Tian is liek this.'' She stood up from her seat and walked to him "Tian.. before eating, shall we take a bath?" ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 736 736: A moment of warmth in the cold Xia Shenyi stood still for a moment, staring at the silver mark on her hand. She had been trapped within the artifact for so long that the realization she could finally leave felt surreal. Her gaze shifted to Zhao Tian, who sat silently. His presence had always been unwavering, but now there was a hollowness in his eyes, an exhaustion that went beyond mere fatigue. She took a step forward and her fingers lightly curled around his wrist "Come," she said softly. Zhao Tian turned his head slightly, glancing at her. "Where?" "To the lake. First bathe before you can eat." At first, he didn''t respond, but as she gently pulled on his wrist, he let out a small sigh and stood up, following her without resistance. The other women watched but didn''t stop them, understanding that Xia Shenyi was perhaps the best person to be by his side right now. They walked in silence as the path to the lake was illuminated by the soft glow of the artifact''s artificial sky. When they finally reached the lake''s edge, Xia Shenyi let go of his hand and turned to face him. "You need to bathe..." Xia Shenyi didn''t wait for his response. She reached for the sash of her robe, untying it with a single motion. The fabric loosened, slipping off her shoulders and pooling around her feet. She quickly became naked and walked to him. She stepped forward, reaching for him. "Lift your arms." He hesitated "Shenyi..." "Let me take care of you." The softness in her voice, made it impossible for him to refuse. He let out another breath and raised his arms slightly. Xia Shenyi moved and undid his outer robe first. The heavy fabric slid off his shoulders, revealing his sculpted torso marred with scars. She moved closer, her fingertips grazing against his skin as she worked to remove his inner garments. Zhao Tian didn''t resist as she guided him out of his clothing, piece by piece, until he stood just as bare as she was. She took his hand again as her fingers intertwined with his and led him into the water. The lake''s surface rippled as they stepped in and the coolness send a shiver down Zhao Tian''s spine. He hadn''t realized how much tension had built up in his body until the water began to ease it away. Xia Shenyi moved in front of him, dipping her hands into the water before gently cupping some and pouring it over his shoulders. Droplets trailed down his skin, catching the faint light like scattered stars. "Close your eyes," she murmured. He did as she asked, and she reached for a cloth, soaking it before running it gently over his chest, down his arms, across his back. Zhao Tian stood still, allowing her to cleanse him. It was the first time in days that he felt something other than the heavy numbness pressing down on him. After a while, Xia Shenyi reached up, cupping his face. His eyes opened slightly, meeting her black eyes. He stared at her for a long moment, then slowly, almost hesitantly, he lifted a hand and placed it over hers, pressing her palm against his cheek. She leaned forward and gently pecked his lips "How do you feel now?" With a faint nod, he replied "Better..." Before he could respond, she reached down, taking his hands in hers, and slowly guided him deeper into the lake. She moved closer and the faint brush of her skin send shivers through both of them. Xia Shenyi reached for the cloth again, dipping it into the lake before pressing it against his chest. Her touch was gentle, as she slowly ran the cloth down his body. Her fingers brushed against the scars marking his skin, and her heart ached at the sight of them. "You''re so tense," she whispered, her hands pressing lightly against his shoulders. Her grip on the cloth tightened before letting the cloth slip from her fingers and disappear beneath the water. Then, without warning, she wrapped her arms around him, pressing her bare body against his. Their skin met and Zhao Tian felt her warmth, which was a contrast to the cold body he was hugging for days. Zhao Tian stiffened slightly, and his hands hovered uncertainly in the air, but then, as if something within him finally gave way, he exhaled deeply and pulled her even closer, crushing her against his chest. Xia Shenyi could feel the desperation in his embrace and the way his fingers dug into her back, as if afraid she would disappear. She held him just as tightly, her cheek resting against his shoulder, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. "You don''t have to say anything," she whispered, her lips brushing against his damp skin. "Just let me be here for you." Zhao Tian''s grip tightened around her waist. "Shenyi..." She pulled back slightly, just enough to meet his gaze. Without hesitation, she leaned in, capturing his lips in a deep kiss. Zhao Tian responded instantly and pulled her impossibly close. Their bodies pressed together and water cascaded down their skin as the kiss deepened. Xia Shenyi''s fingers tangled in his wet hair, pulling him closer, refusing to let go. Zhao Tian let out a husky breath against her lips and his hands slid down her waist. However, just as Zhao Tian was about to lose himself in the warmth of Xia Shenyi''s embrace... The lifeless eye of Yao Jing staring at him appeared in his mind. Those beautiful eyes, once filled with warmth and affection for him... were now empty ''No...'' ''No.. Jing''er.'' His breath hitched and his fingers trembled against Xia Shenyi''s skin. Suddenly he pulled back from the kiss and his chest rose up and down in grief "Haa... Haa..." "Tian?" Xia Shenyi was startled as he suddenly broke the kiss and looked at his face as he clutched his forehead in pain. Seeing him like this, her heart clenched in pain ''Seems like he is still not over it...'' Xia Shenyi bit her lip, feeling helpless. But she refused to let him suffer alone. Stepping forward, she reached out once more, and this time more gently. "Tian," she called softly, her voice laced with warmth. Zhao Tian barely registered it. His thoughts were spiraling... memories of that moment, of that battlefield, of Yao Jing lying lifeless in his arms. My fault. My fault. My fault. If only I was stronger... A sudden warmth wrapped around him pulling him out of his thoughts. Xia Shenyi pulled him in for a deep hug. "Tian, you''re not alone," "You don''t have to pretend you''re fine." "I know it hurts," she murmured against his shoulder. "I know you blame yourself. But please, don''t push us away." Xia Shenyi ran her fingers through his wet hair and pressed a gentle kiss on his forehead. "Yao Jing wouldn''t want you to suffer like this," she whispered against his skin. "She loved you, Tian. And love is not meant to be a burden." Zhao Tian closed his eyes tightly, and his heart ached. But he gritted his teeth and let out a deep sigh as he hugged her back. "Shenyi..." ------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Dont forget to drop Golden Tickets and Powerstones Chapter 737 737: A good meal As the water calmed around them, Xia Shenyi slowly pulled away, and her gaze lingered on Zhao Tian''s face. The moonlight reflected off the water droplets clinging to his bare skin, highlighting the sharp contours of his body. She reached for his hand, giving it a small tug. "Come," she said softly. "Let''s get out." Zhao Tian hesitated for a moment before nodding. He followed her as they stepped onto the smooth stone near the edge of the lake. The cold night air brushed against their damp skin. She turned toward him and water dripped from the ends of her hair as she reached for a soft towel nearby. Without a word, she began drying his chest, moving gently, as if handling something fragile. Zhao Tian simply stood there, allowing her to take care of him. He watched her movements... the way her fingers lingered over his scars, tracing them absentmindedly. Once she was satisfied, Xia Shenyi moved to grab his robes. The black fabric was smooth and she held it up, stepping closer to him. "Lift your arms," she murmured. Zhao Tian obeyed, allowing her to slip the inner robe over his shoulders, her fingers lightly grazing his skin as she adjusted the fit. She tied the sash around his waist, smoothing out the fabric before taking a step back to look at him. A small smile tugged at her lips. "There," she said, tilting her head slightly. "That''s better." He reached forward and gently grasped her wrist. "You always do this," he muttered. Xia Shenyi blinked "Do what?" "Take care of me..." Her expression softened, and she raised a hand to brush away the damp strands of hair falling over his forehead. "Because you''re mine to take care of," Zhao Tian stared at her for a long moment, his fingers still loosely wrapped around her wrist. Xia Shenyi tilted her head slightly, waiting, but he said nothing. Instead, he reached for the towel she had used on him moments ago. "Tian?" Without replying, he gently pulled her toward him. With slow movements, he draped the towel over her shoulders and began to dry her off. His touch was careful, almost hesitant, as he ran the towel over her arms, absorbing the water clinging to her pale skin. Zhao Tian''s gaze remained steady as he moved and his fingers brushed against her collarbone as he carefully wiped away the droplets tracing their way down her skin. He brushed over her shoulders, then her back and her breasts. Xia Shenyi lowered her gaze, feeling her heartbeat quicken. It not like she hadn''t been close to him before, but this moment felt different... When he reached for her waist, she instinctively placed her hands over his, stopping him. "I can do the rest," she whispered. But Zhao Tian didn''t move away. His hands remained where they were, resting lightly against her sides. "Let me..." Xia Shenyi hesitated for only a moment before nodding, allowing him to continue. He crouched slightly, drying her long legs with the same careful touch. The towel traced along her calves, over her thighs, before he finally stood back up. Her breath hitched as he reached for her damp hair next, gathering the long strands in his hands. Gently, he squeezed out the excess water and his fingers glided through her hair before he draped the towel over them. Zhao Tian carefully ran the towel over her head, drying her hair as best as he could before finally letting his hands fall away. A long silence stretched between them before he finally spoke again "You should put on your robes..." "Hmm..." After Xia Shenyi finished dressing, she turned to Zhao Tian and reached for his hand. "Let''s go back," she said softly. Zhao Tian nodded, and together they walked back toward the mansion. The night was calm, the cool breeze carrying the faint scent of flowers from the medicinal garden nearby which is always maintained by Fei Ziyu. The sound of their footsteps was the only thing that filled the air, yet there was no need for words. As they approached the mansion, the warm glow of lights flickered from inside. The soft murmurs of conversation reached them before they stepped through the doors. Inside, the dining hall was already set with a variety of steaming dishes spread across the long table. The aroma of freshly cooked food filled the air. The women turned toward the entrance the moment Zhao Tian and Xia Shenyi stepped in. "You''re back," Fei Lingxi said with a soft smile. Fei Ziyu let out a small breath and quickly moved to pull out a chair for Zhao Tian. "Come, sit. You must be hungry." Li Jia nodded "We prepared all your favorite dishes," she added, glancing at him hesitantly. Zhao Tian took a moment to take it all in... the concern in their eyes, the effort they had put into making this meal, the warmth of their presence. "Thank you..." With that, he took a seat at the head of the table, and Xia Shenyi sat beside him. The other women followed suit, each settling into their places. Velnorah picked up a bowl of soup and placed it in front of Zhao Tian. "You should eat something light first," she said gently. "It''ll help your body recover." He nodded and took the spoon, bringing the warm broth to his lips. The taste was mild yet comforting. For a while, the only sounds in the room were the clinking of chopsticks, spoons and the occasional shifting of plates. No one spoke, yet the silence wasn''t uncomfortable. It was a moment of quiet understanding, of simply being together after everything that had happened. After a while, Fei Lingxi finally broke the silence "Husband... how are you feeling?" Zhao Tian paused for a brief moment before answering. "Better," He looked around at all of them, meeting each of their gazes one by one. "Because of you all." A soft warmth filled the room at his words. Fei Lingxi reached over and placed a hand over his, giving it a gentle squeeze. "You don''t have to carry everything alone." Zhao Tian exhaled a deep, tired breath. And so, they continued their meal together, sharing quiet moments of comfort, healing through the simple act of sitting together and eating as a family. --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 738 738: A funeral? After finishing their meal, Zhao Tian set his spoon down and exhaled slowly. He wasn''t full, but he had eaten enough to regain some energy. The other women finished their meals as well, and soon, one by one, they moved to the seating area. Zhao Tian silently walked toward the seating area, and the women followed, each settling into their usual spots. Fei Lingxi and Xia Shenyi sat on either side of him, while Li Jia and Velnorah took the seats nearby. Fei Ziyu, Yao Lian, and Shi Yixian sat opposite as they all looked at Zhao Tian. For a few moments, no one spoke. The silence was not awkward but rather filled with an understanding. The air was heavy with everything that had happened, and yet, it was clear they were all waiting for him to say something. Zhao Tian finally broke the silence "Did something major happen outside?" Letting out a sigh Li Jia spoke "The other sects and nobles within the dynasty were quite restless after you declared the prince as the next Emperor." "Others believe it''s too sudden. They fear he lacks the strength to maintain control over the Dynasty. But since you declared him as Emperor, no one dared to object to that..." "The Jade Empress and the Sect Master are doing their best to ease the tension. They''ve been personally handling negotiations, trying to keep the sects and nobles in check..." "And the process of rebuilding the half destroyed Jade Eclipse Sect is also undergoing...." "Today they are holding a mourning for the death of the Jade Emperor." Hearing this, his gaze narrowed slightly "Then I guess I will attend the funeral..." Hm? Xia Shenyi looked at him in concern "But Tian, you don''t need to push yourself. You are still recovering, so you might need some rest..." Shaking his head, he replied "He is my wife''s father, my father-in-law. So I should be there..." "... Alright then," ... The cold morning wind howled as Zhao Tian dashed through the sky, his black robes billowing behind him. As he soared over the Jade Dynasty''s capital, people below caught sight of him. Murmurs spread like wildfire. "Zhao Tian..." "The Heaven sent child has arrived." Gasps and hushed whispers followed his descent, and as he touched down near the vast funeral grounds, countless figures instinctively lowered their heads in respect. Nobles, sect leaders, generals... whether they harbored admiration or fear, none dared meet his gaze directly. Rows of cultivators dressed in mourning white lined the ceremonial grounds. Incense smoke curled into the air, filling the space with a solemn fragrance. At the very front, draped in regal attire, stood the newly appointed emperor, Zhou Hein. Zhou Hein stiffened slightly at the sight of Zhao Tian and his eyes flickered with a mix of relief and reverence. "B-Brother..." He hurriedly approached him. Despite now holding the title of Emperor, he still felt a deep sense of reliance on the man before him. Looking at the prince, Zhao Tian gave a faint nod. Seeing this, Zhou Hein immediately bowed his head slightly as he gestured forward. "This way, Brother..." The Jade Empress also noticed him and quickly walked to him "Zhao Tian..." He glanced at her and gave a little nod. Words were unnecessary between them at this moment. With the two highest figures of the Jade Dynasty flanking him, Zhao Tian walked toward the front of the ceremonial grounds as the crowd parted before them. Zhao Tian took a step forward as his gaze fell on the lifeless body of the Jade Emperor. Dressed in his final imperial robes, the late ruler lay with an expression of serene dignity. Zhao Tian exhaled slowly before lowering his head. "This one pays his respects to the Jade Emperor..." The mourning continued around him, the soft murmurs of prayers and the gentle weeping of those who had lost a father, a ruler. Zhou Hein, standing beside him, took a deep breath, gathering himself before turning to address the gathered crowd. "Today, we mourn the passing of my father, the Jade Emperor. A man of great wisdom, strength, and sacrifice." He looked toward Zhao Tian before continuing "Though we grieve, we must also look forward¡ªto rebuild, to honor his will, and to ensure that the Jade Dynasty does not falter." The Jade Empress, standing slightly behind them, cast Zhao Tian a brief glance. She had expected him to come, but witnessing his quiet acknowledgment of the late Emperor still stirred something within her. She stepped forward, "The Jade Dynasty will not fall. We will stand strong, as we always have. And for that, we must thank those who have supported us, those who have bled for us." Her gaze swept over the mourners before briefly resting on Zhao Tian once more. She did not need to say it outright. Everyone understood. Zhao Tian had played an undeniable role in shaping the events that led to this moment. He remained silent as his gaze lingered on the incense smoke drifting toward the skies. He closed his eyes for a moment as he thought about mourning for Yao Jing''s death. But his heart still couldn''t bear the thought that he lost her. At this time, he felt a small tug pulling him out of his thoughts. He turned his gaze to look at Zhou Hanyue, who was standing beside him now. To the right there is also Lan Shuqin. "Hanyue..." Zhou Hanyue moved closer to him and murmured "Thank you for attending the funeral. Since you were missing for two days, I thought you wouldn''t come here." Zhao Tian gave a faint nod and stayed silent. Hm? Zhou Hanyue frowned slightly as she had never seen him like this. Although she was not fond of him in the past, he always has that small smile on his lips. It makes sense, maybe because he is at a funeral right now. But even that day in the marriage hall, he felt like a different person. What happened? With a soft sigh, she spoke "Are you free later?" Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted and he gave a faint nod "Yeah..." "Mhm," she hummed, glancing down momentarily before looking back at him "I need to speak with you." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 739 739: A small talk with Hanyue The funeral rites continued; the scent of incense was thick in the air as solemn prayers and mourning whispers filled the ceremonial grounds. Priests clad in dark ceremonial robes stood in a semi-circle, chanting soft incantations meant to guide the departed soul toward the Heavens Path. Their voices blended with the distant toll of bells. Zhao Tian remained silent, standing beside Zhou Hanyue. Though he showed no outward grief, his mind was clouded with thoughts, memories of battles fought and the countless lives that had been lost along the way¡ªincluding Yao Jing''s. The thought of her absence sent a dull ache through his chest, but he pushed it aside. There would be time to grieve later. Zhou Hein stepped forward once more. Raising a golden censer filled with smoldering incense, he bowed deeply before his father''s body. "As we send our Emperor to the afterlife, let us remember his legacy," Zhou Hein declared, and his voice was steady despite the sorrow beneath it "He was a ruler who sacrificed everything for the Jade Dynasty, who led with strength and wisdom. And though he has departed, his will remains with us." The crowd murmured in agreement and heads bowed in reverence. Priests began the final rites, guiding the Emperor''s spirit toward the afterlife. A golden flame was lit as its glow illuminated the carved dragon motifs on the coffin''s surface. The fire represented both the end of an era and the birth of a new one, a transition from one ruler to the next. The Jade Empress, who had remained composed throughout the ceremony, finally allowed herself a moment of vulnerability. She stepped forward and her hands resting lightly against the side of the Emperor''s coffin as she whispered a silent farewell. A single tear trailed down her cheek, though she quickly wiped it away. The last rites were performed, and as the final chant echoed through the air, attendants carefully lowered the lid over the Emperor''s body, sealing him within his final resting place. A moment of silence fell over the gathering. Then, Zhou Hein took a deep breath and turned to face the crowd "From this day forward, I shall uphold my father''s will and lead the Jade Dynasty with the same strength he did. I vow to protect our people, to guard our lands, and to ensure our empire does not fall." The nobles and generals bowed in acknowledgment. "The late Emperor''s spirit will watch over us. The Jade Dynasty shall endure." With that, the ceremony came to an end. The gathered mourners slowly began to disperse. Zhao Tian remained still as his gaze lingered on the closed coffin before he turned away. As he did, he caught Zhou Hanyue looking at him. With a nod, she spoke "Let''s leave..." Zhao Tian gave a slight nod and followed Zhou Hanyue as they stepped away from the ceremonial grounds. The palace grounds, once filled with sorrowful voices, gradually emptied as nobles, ministers, and officials retreated to their respective halls. Lan Shuqin walked a short distance behind them. The flickering lanterns along the stone pathways cast long shadows, stretching across the ground as they moved in silence. After a while, Zhou Hanyue spoke, "You disappeared for two days. I almost thought you wouldn''t come back." Zhao Tian kept his gaze ahead, "I had things to take care of." Zhou Hanyue stopped walking and turned to face him "Things? Or did you just want to avoid all of this?" He met her gaze but said nothing. There was no need to explain himself... she wouldn''t understand. A sigh left her lips "You''re different from before. That day at the marriage hall, and even now... something has changed." Zhao Tian remained silent as his gaze lowered a little. Lan Shuqin, who had been watching the exchange, finally spoke "Lady Hanyue, This isn''t the place for such a conversation." Zhou Hanyue hesitated before nodding "You''re right. Let''s go somewhere quieter." She led them toward a secluded pavilion within the palace gardens. As Zhao Tian sat on the pavillion Zhou Hanyue sat beside him and placed her hand on his lap "Tell me.. what happened?" "Are you distressed about something?" Zhou Hanyue frowned slightly "Even when I first met you, you always had this air of arrogance, like you never took anything too seriously. But now..." she trailed off, searching for the right words. "Now, it''s like you''re carrying something too heavy for even you to bear." "I know we were never close, and I know you probably don''t care about what I think. But as your wife, at least in name, I have the right to ask... what happened to you?" Zhao Tian looked at her hand on his lap "A lot happened." "Then tell me," Zhou Hanyue pressed. Zhao Tian let out a soft sigh before finally speaking "Someone I cared about died." Zhou Hanyue''s eyes widened slightly, and Lan Shuqin''s fingers twitched hearing the news. A heavy silence followed. Lan Shuqin lowered her gaze "I see..." Zhou Hanyue swallowed before speaking again "I''m sorry." She had no other words. No empty platitudes about how everything would be fine, no meaningless reassurances. She simply acknowledged the pain, knowing that nothing could truly lessen it. For a long moment, no one spoke. The only sound was the distant hum of the morning wind outside. Zhou Hanyue moved a little closer to him and rested her head on his shoulder "I won''t ask you to talk about it if you don''t want to. But if you ever do, just know that we''re here." Lan Shuqin hurriedly nodded her head "Yes, Master Tian...." Zhao Tian gave a nod, but then he remembered something and turned his head to her. "Hanyue..." Hm? Zhou Hanyue raised her head to look at him and he spoke "You don''t blame yourself... it is not because of your curse that someone close to me lost their life...." "It was never your fault; it was always my fault because I failed to protect..." He was just worried that Zhou Hanyue would blame herself for her curse, which kills people close to her. Hearing this, Zhou Hanyue showed a smile and shook her head "No, I don''t believe in my curse anymore..." Huh? Zhao Tian was surprised to hear this "What happened?" Letting out a sigh, she began to tell what happened on the night of the invasion of the vampires. After hearing the story, Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted ''As I guessed, it was someone deliberately killing people close to Hanyue...'' "Good thing I came at the right time and stopped the marriage..." Her eyes softened, and then, to his slight surprise, she leaned forward and wrapped her arms around him in a gentle embrace. The scent of lotus and jasmine lingered in her hair, blending with the crisp air. "That''s why..." she murmured... "That''s why I can be closer to you now... without worrying about my curse." Zhao Tian did not move at first and he could feel the warmth of her body against his. After a moment, he raised his hand and lightly placed it against her back, returning the embrace. Then, without warning, she leaned in. Before Zhao Tian could react, he felt the soft press of her lips against his cheek. His eyes widened slightly as she pulled back and a faint flush dusted her cheeks. But instead of looking away in embarrassment, she met his gaze with a small smile. "Thank you for saving me that day... and also giving me a chance to kill that bastard." Lan Shuqin, standing nearby, covered her mouth in surprise as her eyes darted between them. Zhao Tian blinked, his mind catching up to what had just happened. He didn''t expect it from her... With a soft exhale, he murmured "That surprised me..." Lan Shuqin giggled in her heart and slowly backed away, giving them some private space. ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 740 740: Reclaiming her trueself Zhao Tian and Zhou Hanyue sat there in a comfortable silence as she rested her head on his shoulder, enjoying the comforting warmth from his body. Looking at her, he asked in a soft tone "What would you have done if I didn''t come at the right time." Upon hearing this, Zhou Hanyue let out a quiet breath as her fingers absentmindedly traced patterns along the fabric of his sleeve. A smile graced her lips before she lifted her free hand and a sharp silver dagger materialized between her fingers. "I would have killed him... and if I failed to kill him, I would just kill myself with it." With a sigh, he uttered "You are reckless..." Retracting the dagger back into her storage ring, Zhou Hanyue tilted her head slightly "Was there any other choice?" "I would rather die than live with him." She exhaled softly and a small, almost wistful smile formed on her lips. "That day... when you came to me and said, ''You are my wife...'' " she murmured, her eyes distant as if recalling the moment. "I felt a flutter in my heart." She lifted her gaze to meet his eyes "So I have decided to become your wife. You have to take care of me like a dutiful husband." Zhao Tian blinked, momentarily taken aback by her words "Mhm, I surely will." For a while, neither of them spoke. They simply sat together, fingers entwined, sharing the warmth of each other''s presence. Then, without warning, Zhou Hanyue leaned in slightly and her soft lips pressed against his cheek in a quick kiss. Zhao Tian stiffened slightly and turned to look at her "Again?" Zhou Hanyue''s smile deepened as she rested her head against his chest "Get used to it, husband." Meanwhile, Lan Shuqin, standing at a distance, smiled seeing them. Zhou Hanyue has been hiding her true self and was acting cold till now, distancing herself from everyone because of her curse. Lan Shuqin''s heart ached thinking about how Zhou Hanyue had lived in isolation, bound by the fear that anyone she grew attached to would meet a tragic end. But now that she knew her curse was not real, her real personality is slowly budding out. Lan Shuqin knew that this change wouldn''t happen overnight. But Zhou Hanyue is healing. Slowly, piece by piece, she was reclaiming the parts of herself she had long buried. A soft exhale left Lan Shuqin''s lips "Lady Hanyue''s mother will surely be happy if she sees her like this." "Anyway, let me prepare some tea for them." ... Dashing through the air, Zhao Tian exhaled a quiet sigh as he looked down at the half-destroyed sect grounds below. The remnants of destruction lay scattered across the land with the shattered pavilions and broken walls. Reaching the quarters, he landed on the ground and pushed open the door, entering in. Feeling his presence, Ji Shuang walked down stairs and looked at Zhao Tian who was walking in through the halls. She showed a slight smile "Tian..." "Sect Master." With a nod, she gestured toward the couch in the spacious hall "Come, sit..." He sat on the couch as she also took a seat beside him "Why the sudden visit?" Shaking his head, he replied "Just wanted to meet you..." "And.. I didn''t see you at the funeral this morning, so I was worried." Oh... Her gaze flickered downward, as if gathering her thoughts, before she looked back at him. "Zijin just returned with my father... from the Middle Star yesterday." "So I was busy on that." Hearing this, Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted "I see.. How is he now?" With a nod, she replied "Yeah, he is doing fine now..." "That''s good to hear..." Ji Shuang watched Zhao Tian for a moment and tehn as if suddenly realizing something, she tilted her head slightly. "Tian... have you had breakfast?" Zhao Tian blinked, as if caught off guard by the simple question. He opened his mouth to respond but hesitated. Ji Shuang sighed knowingly "You haven''t, have you?" Zhao Tian let out a small sigh "Yeah..." Ji Shuang shook her head "I should have expected this," she muttered before standing up. "Come, eat with me." She didn''t wait for his response and instead made her way to the dining area. Zhao Tian followed without protest. Looking at her back, Zhao Tian clutched his forehead lightly. He is not the only one who lost Yao Jing. Yao Jing is a little sister for Ji Shuang, so without her, Ji Shuang must be feeling lonely. That''s why he decided to pay her a visit.. to give her some company and maybe reassurance. By the time they reached the dining hall, a servant had already begun setting the table, placing down simple dishes¡ªwarm rice porridge with a drizzle of honey, freshly steamed buns filled with vegetables and meat, and a pot of fragrant tea. Ji Shuang gestured for him to sit as she poured him a cup of tea. "You should take better care of yourself, Tian," she uttered, sliding the cup toward him. Zhao Tian accepted it with a nod "I try," he said, though even he knew it was a weak excuse. Ji Shuang gave him a pointed look but said nothing more. Instead, she picked up a steamed bun and took a small bite, chewing slowly. Zhao Tian followed suit, grabbing a bun and taking a bite. A comfortable silence settled between them as they ate. The quiet hum of the wind outside, the soft clinking of porcelain, the faint aroma of tea. Ji Shuang, usually composed and distant in front of others, seemed at ease in this moment. She reached for her tea and took a slow sip before glancing at him. She watched him quietly, her fingers lightly tracing the rim of her teacup. Though Zhao Tian looked calm on the surface, she knew him well enough to sense the storm beneath. He was eating, yes, but there was still a shadow in his gaze... Ji Shuang sighed inwardly "Do you still blame yourself?" Zhao Tian''s hand, which was reaching for another steamed bun, paused briefly before he continued as if he hadn''t heard her. He took a bite, chewed slowly, and then set the bun down "I failed her," Ji Shuang frowned "You didn''t fail her, Tian. You did everything you could." His fingers clenched slightly against the table "But it wasn''t enough." She reached across the table as her hand rested over his hand "Do you think Jing''er would want you to sit here, drowning in guilt?" "She would want you to live," she continued. "To keep moving forward. Not to be trapped in regret." Zhao Tian just stayed silent and she spoke "By the way, those twins were searching for you..." Hm? Hearing this, Zhao Tian raised his head "Sister Xue and Sister Nue?" Ji Shuang nodded her head "Mhm, disciples of Jing''er..." "I have already informed them about Jing''er..." ------------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 741 741: A new determination? Ji Shuang and Zhao Tian continued flying above the sect''s untouched areas, their robes fluttering against the cool morning breeze. Below, disciples moved in coordinated efforts, clearing debris and rebuilding damaged structures. The once-devastated sect was slowly beginning to recover. They soon reached the ground and the disciples who saw them bowed their heads. Ji Shuang gave a nod, acknowledging them as they made their way to the Alchemy Chamber. With a sigh, Ji Shuang spoke "There are not many casualties on our side, which is quite good... and the wing masters are also alive." "Within a few months, the whole sect can be rebuilt." Zhao Tian gave a node and raised his gaze to look at the Alchemy Chamber. Entering in, they swiftly took the elevator to reach the upper floor. As they stepped out, Zhao Tian inhaled the familiar scent of the Alchemy chamber, and the memories of Yao Jing rushed back. His eyes trembled, and his breathing shuddered as he couldn''t tear her corpse''s image from his mind. "Tian..." At this time, he felt Ji Shuang gently holding his hand, and he turned back to look at Ji Shuang "Sect Master..." She forced a small smile, though the sorrow in her eyes betrayed her own pain. "I know it hurts... but you can''t keep drowning in this, Tian." Zhao Tian took a deep breath to control his emotions and nodded his head before making his way to the door. Both of them stepped in and Zhao Tian''s gaze lingered on the shelf arranged with scrolls and scribbled papers for alchemy formulas and herbs. Qi Xue and Qi Nue, who were inspecting the scroll,s were surprised to see Zhao Tian and hurriedly came to him "Little Brother..." "Sisters..." Both of them hurriedly walked to him and hugged him tightly. "Little Brother..." Qi Xue''s voice trembled as she buried her face into his chest. Zhao Tian closed his eyes and held both of them in his arm tightly. "L-Little brother... we were scared when we heard you and Master were kidnapped..." Raising his hands, he patted both of their heads "Don''t worry.. I am here now right?" Both of them nodded their heads in his chest and Qi Nue uttered "B-But Master..." Hearing this, Zhao Tian''s eyes quivered as tears blurred his vision "I... I couldn''t save her..." He rubbed his tears before they could fall and uttered "Forgive me..." Qi Nue shook her head fiercely "There''s nothing to forgive. You didn''t do anything wrong, Little Brother." Qi Xue sniffled and gripped his robes tightly "Master wouldn''t blame you... she loved you like family..." As they retracted the hug, a soft silence filled the room, and Zhao Tian''s gaze drifted to the end. That was Yao Jing''s personal room. "Wait a minute..." he muttered, taking slow steps toward it. Qi Xue and Qi Nue exchanged a glance, their faces etched with sorrow, but they didn''t stop him. Zhao Tian pushed the door open, and the scent of medicinal herbs, mixed with a faint floral fragrance, washed over him. It was her scent. The room was exactly as she had left it... neat, organized, yet filled with a warmth that was uniquely hers. His fingers trembled as he stepped inside, as his gaze scanned the shelves lined with alchemy books, scrolls with handwritten notes in her delicate script, and bottles of rare elixirs she had painstakingly refined. His eyes lingered on a wooden desk against the wall, its surface covered in parchment, ink stains, and an open journal. His gaze shifted to the corner of the room where her cauldron stood. He approached it slowly, tracing a hand over its surface. The room held so many remnants of her... so many things left unfinished, so many words left unsaid. He could almost hear her voice chiding him, playfully complaining about how reckless he was. His fingers curled over the edge of the cauldron as he exhaled shakily. How many times had he watched her work at this very spot, her eyes alight with determination, the flickering flames beneath the cauldron casting shadows across her face? How many times had she laughed in this very room, teasing him for his lack of alchemy talent? With a heavy heart, he walked toward her wooden desk. A pile of open scrolls lay spread across it, the ink slightly faded but still legible. Some were detailed formulas for new pills she had been developing, while others contained personal annotations... notes she had left behind, meant for herself. His eyes landed on one particular note, scrawled hastily in the margins of an alchemy manual. "Tain''er has been so busy lately. I hope he remembers to eat. Maybe I''ll make his favorite tea tomorrow... Also, I finally perfected the Mist Blossom Pill! I can''t wait to show him." Another note... "Tian''er is hopeless at alchemy, but I''ll make him learn if it kills me. He doesn''t know it yet, but he has a gift. Just wait, I''ll prove it to him!" He could almost hear her laughing as she wrote those words, teasing him in that exasperated yet affectionate way of hers. A soft sigh escaped his lips as he remembered her words... ''Tian''er... I want you to become the best alchemist in the world. I know you can make it, because you have the talent... Hahaha...'' He gave a faint nod "I will surely be... for you, Jing''er." Taking a deep breath, Zhao Tian carefully rolled up the parchment and tucked it away inside his robes. He wasn''t going to let her efforts go to waste. If she believed in his potential, then he would honor that belief. He would take up the path she had paved for him, no matter how difficult it would be. Zhao Tian closed his eyes for a long moment before exhaling softly. He stepped out of the room and looked at Qi Xue, Qi Nue, and Ji Shuang waiting for him. Looking at him, Ji Shuang smiled faintly... Qi Xue and Qi Nue exchanged glances before Qi Xue hesitantly spoke. "Little Brother... are you okay?" Zhao Tian nodded his head "Yeah... I am good." "I just found something... I know what I am going to do from now on." ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 742 742: Finally... Meanwhile, back in the artifact, Xia Shenyi was standing in front of her mirror in her room as she wore her clothes. She was quite excited and nervous at the same time because she is finally leaving the artifact. At this time, the door to her room opened and Zhao Tian stepped in. A soft smile bloomed on her face looking at him "Tian..." He walked to her and she moved forward, wrapping her arms around his neck. "You are finally leaving the artifact huh..." he murmured as his warm breath hit her temple. Xia Shenyi nodded her head and leaned on his chest "Mhm..." Zhao Tian closed his eyes for a moment as he remembered the countless memories with her in the artifact "Everything started from this artifact and from you... Shenyi." "If only you were not trapped in the artifact and found me, I would still be a college student on Earth." Hearing this, Xia Shenyi let out a soft chuckle and raised her head to look at him. She leaned forward, pressing a kiss on his lips "Yeah..." "I still remember the first day I met you... you have come so far now. it feels weird..." His gaze squinted slightly "Weird? How?" Xia Shenyi tilted her head, her fingers tracing small circles on the back of his neck "The boy who used to look at me with uncertainty, who once struggled to accept the world he was thrown into... is now standing before me like this." "Strong, confident, feared, and revered by countless people." "Feels like I watched my son grow up..." Hearing this, Zhao Tian just sighed and she pressed another soft kiss to the corner of his mouth. Her warmth lingered against his skin as she whispered, "You''ve always been mine, Tian... and now, I can finally stand by your side, in the real world." His hands of her waist tighetened "Mhm..." As if remembering something, she spoke "By the way, we can''t act like we know each other outside..." She pulled back just enough to meet his gaze, her delicate fingers pressing lightly against his chest "I will go and see my Master first..." "I will just say... I was trapped in a random artifact and left the space just now... like I dont even know what happened. I don''t remember and time passed so quickly.. and stuff like that." "We can''t reveal your artifact to others and your connection with me." Hearing this, Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted and he gave a nod after briefly thinking about it "Mhm..." Seeing his face, Xia Shenyi''s expression softened, but there was still a trace of worry in her eyes "This is only temporary," she reassured him. "We''ll find a way to be together openly. But for now, we have to be careful." Zhao Tian nodded his head and she smiled gently "Shall we leave then?" ... *swoosh* Zhao Tian and Xia Shenyi appeared high above in the sky amidst the white clouds. As the winds rushed past her face, Xia Shenyi took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh air after so many years. "Ha..." a deep sigh escaped her lips as she looked at the vast skies. "Looks beautiful..." Her gaze shifted downward looking ar the vast landscape beside the sect "So much has changed... And yet, it still feels so familiar." She spread her arms slightly, tilting her head back, letting the wind rush through her hair. "The skies..." she murmured, "they feel even bigger than I remember." She glanced at Zhao Tian, a small smile tugging at her lips "When I was trapped in the artifact, I often imagined what it would feel like to fly freely again. But this... this is so much more than I ever dreamed of." She moved forward a bit, floating amidst the clouds and Zhao Tian followed her as both of them continued floating amidst the skies. As time passed, they continued flotaing around. Zhao Tian glimpsed at Xia Shenyi who had a big smile on her face "Shenyi... you go and see your Master. I am going back to my Artifact." "Hm..." She nodded, her gaze lingering on him for just a moment longer before she turned her head toward the sect below. With that, he disappeared and Xia Shenyi dashed down toward the Sect. From above, she could see the vast expanse of the sect, but her eyes immediately narrowed when she noticed the destruction. The once-proud sect lay in ruins¡ªhalf-collapsed pavilions, shattered stone paths, and broken formations barely holding together. Reaching close to the ground, she dashed toward the Celestial Star wing. She quickly reached there and quickly landed on the ground. The moment her feet touched the ground outside the Celestial Star Wing, a wave of nostalgia washed over her. Her heart pounded in excitement. She is back home. The surrounding female disciples were surprised to see a new beautiful woman suddenly appearing there. Xia Shenyi barely paid them any attention. She didn''t have time to explain herself, and even if she did, who among them would believe the truth? She hurriedly moved forward and her heart raced as memories surfaced¡ªwalking down these same paths as a disciple, training under the watchful gaze of her Master, laughing with her fellow sisters. It felt both familiar and foreign at the same time. ''Would Master even recognize me after so many years...?'' She knew where she needed to go... the Wing Master''s quarters. Even though it had been so long, she still remembered the way as if she had walked it just yesterday. The corridors, the courtyards, the soft glow of star-infused lanterns lining the walls¡ªit was all deeply engraved in her memory. She rushed past the disciples, and her pace increased as she neared her destination. And then, finally... She stood before the large wooden doors of the Wing Master''s quarters. Taking a deep breath, she pushed the doors open and stepped inside. The familiar scent of the room incense instantly washed over her, filling her lungs with a sense of calm she hadn''t felt in years. The room was just as she remembered... elegant yet simple, just like her Master, Yan Zijin. Sensing a presence entering her quarters, Yan Zijin walked out and when she saw Xia Shenyi standing at the entrance, her eyes widened in shock. "S-Shenyi?" Xia Shenyi''s breath caught in her throat. It was her. Her Master. "...Master," Xia Shenyi whispered... Their gazes met. And in that instant, the years that had separated them, the endless time Xia Shenyi had spent in the artifact, the pain of being unable to return... It all vanished. And now only relief filled her heart. She was finally home. ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! A/n: Got fever, so slower updates a bit Chapter 743 743: A small reunion "Shenyi..." The name left Yan Zijin''s lips in a breath, as if she couldn''t believe it herself. Xia Shenyi trembled and her lips parted, but no words came out. Yan Zijin Master took a step forward. Then another. And before Xia Shenyi could react, Yan Zijin closed the distance between them and pulled her into an embrace. The world blurred. Xia Shenyi felt her arms tighten around her as if afraid she would vanish again. "You''ve returned," she whispered in relief. "My foolish disciple... you''ve finally come home." A choked sob escaped Xia Shenyi''s lips as she buried her face into her Master''s shoulder. "Master..." Her voice cracked, and before she knew it, tears spilled down her cheeks "I¡ªI''m back... I''m really back..." Yan Zijin exhaled softly and her hand gently stroked Xia Shenyi''s hair as she held her close. "I always knew you weren''t dead," she murmured. "No matter what others said, I refused to believe it. I searched for you, Shenyi. I looked everywhere, but there was no trace, no sign." Xia Shenyi clenched her fists and her entire body trembled "I was trapped... inside the artifact. For years, I couldn''t escape, couldn''t reach out to anyone." "I thought I''d never see you again." Yan Zijin''s grip on her tightened slightly before she finally pulled back, cupping Xia Shenyi''s face in her hands. She looked at her face with a relieved smile on her lips "This is the disciple I raised." The warmth in those words made Xia Shenyi''s heart ache. Yan Zijin gently wiped the tear tracks from her face before sighing softly "Come," she said, guiding Xia Shenyi toward the center of the chamber. "Tell me everything." Xia Shenyi took a deep breath to steady herself and nodded her head. "Hmm..." ... Sitting on her couch, Yan Zijin''s gaze squinted in thought "I see... you should have endured all these years." Xia Shenyi just smiled and Yan Zijin raised her hand to cup her cheek "Honestly, I am still in shock that you are back..." With a chuckle, Xia Shenyi placed her hand over hers "Mhm..." "By the way, where is little sister Lian?" Yan Zijin''s gaze softened as she replied "She is quite busy helping with Sect reconstruction; she will return later." Hearing this, Xia Shenyi''s eyes narrowed "Master... what happened to the Sect?" ... The flickering flames beneath the cauldron cast a golden glow upon their faces as the heat from the brewing concoction created a faint shimmer in the air. The scent of medicinal herbs, intertwined with the crisp fragrance of astral energy as Qi Xue and Qi Nue focused on their refinement process. But their attention was swiftly drawn away when Zhao Tian stepped into the room. Both Qi Xue and Qi Nue turned their heads in unison. "Little brother...?" Qi Xue''s brows lifted in surprise. Zhao Tian simply nodded, moving to sit beside them in front of the cauldron. Qi Nue gently patted his shoulder "What happened, little brother?" she asked, her voice carrying a note of concern. For a moment, Zhao Tian said nothing. His fingers curled slightly against his knee as he gazed into the cauldron, watching the swirling mixture inside. His mind drifted to the past... to her. To the woman who once sat before this very fire, refining pills with a radiant smile, her laughter echoing through the chamber. Finally, he exhaled softly and turned to Qi Nue "I just thought... that I need to concentrate on alchemy for a while." "I want to become a great alchemist... and I need my two senior sisters'' help." Qi Xue and Qi Nue exchanged a glance and a sweet smile bloomed on their lips. "So you''ve finally decided to follow this path?" Qi Nue chuckled and reached over to ruffle his hair."Hah... we always knew you had the potential, but you were too busy being reckless to focus on it." The flames beneath the cauldron crackled softly, their light dancing in the eyes of the two women as they looked at Zhao Tian. Qi Nue withdrew her hand and rested her elbow on her knee, gazing at him with fondness "Still... you''re serious about this, aren''t you?" "Yeah..." "Then let''s do alchemy together." "Like the old days... hahaha." ... Next day- Huh? Standing inside Yan Zijin''s quarters, Ji Shuang was dumbfounded and stood there frozen. "Shenyi?" Xia Shenyi let out a chuckle and nodded her head "Yes, it''s Shenyi.. Sect master Ji." Rui Lian, who was also beside Xia Shenyi smiled excitedly "The same Senior Sister who went missing years ago has finally returned." "You..." Ji Shuang''s voice wavered slightly as she looked at Xia Shenyi''s face. "Where have you been? What happened to you all these years?" Xia Shenyi smiled gently "I... was trapped," she muttered softly as her fingers lightly brushed the edge of her sleeves. "Inside an artifact. A powerful one. And only now was I finally able to leave it." Ji Shuang''s gaze narrowed slightly. "An artifact? What kind of artifact could seal you for so long?" Xia Shenyi''s expression remained calm as she shook her head "I don''t know much about it. The space within it was vast, like an entirely different world... and time passed differently inside." Her words were careful... a half-truth, yet not a lie. After all, she couldn''t reveal the true connection she shared with Zhao Tian. Ji Shuang exhaled sharply as she processed the information. An artifact that could trap a disciple of their sect for so many years? That was no ordinary treasure. But... Xia Shenyi is here now. And that was all that mattered. Ji Shuang''s gaze softened as she stepped forward and pulled Xia Shenyi into a firm embrace. "You foolish girl..." she muttered gently. "Do you know how much trouble you caused? How many nights I spent wondering if you were dead or alive?" Xia Shenyi blinked in surprise before smiling softly, returning the hug "I''m sorry, Sect Master Ji... I didn''t mean to worry you." Ji Shuang sighed before finally letting go "You''re stronger than before," she noted, her eyes narrowing. "Your cultivation has... advanced." Xia Shenyi let out a chuckle "Being trapped for years with nothing but time... it does that to you." Ji Shuang looked at her for a long moment before sighing again. "Regardless, I am glad you are back. You were always one of the Celestial Star Wing''s most talented disciples... your return is a blessing." Hearing this, Rui Lian beamed and clapped her hands together excitedly "Yes." Ji Shuang nodded her head and turned to look at Yan Zijin who was sitting on the couch with a rare smile on her lips. "Zijin, I want to talk about Tian." As she sat beside yan Zujun, she raised an eyebrow "What about him?" With a nod, Ji Shuang spoke "Don''t disturb him for some months, or don''t call him for training." "It seems like he is going to concentrate on Alchemy for a while." ... Fei Lingxi walked through the corridor with a tea cup in her hand. Reaching a door, she pushed it open and entered in to see Zhao Tian engrossed in a book, sitting on the study table. Walking to him, she smiled and placed the tea cup beside him "Husband, take some rest..." With a shake of his head, he replied "No, I will take a rest after completing this..." --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 744 744: I miss you... Three months have already passed- The alchemy chamber was silent except for the low hum of astral energy that pulsed through the air. Zhao Tian sat cross-legged before the pill furnace. His eyes gleamed as he raised his hands, creating a surge of brilliant flames beneath the cauldron. He retrieved the first ingredient¡ªa Moonlit Grass wrapped in a thin layer of frost. He flicked his fingers, sending the delicate herb into the cauldron. The moment it touched the flames, a soft sizzle filled the chamber and the ice rapidly melted away as the herb released its potent essence. He then reached for a Scarlet Marrow Fruit, and without hesitation, he crushed the fruit lightly between his fingers, letting its rich juices drip into the cauldron. The flames flared, shifting to a crimson hue as the ingredients merged. His hands formed a series of intricate seals, weaving the energy into the furnace. The fire responded, curling inward as it tempered the mixture, slowly drawing out the impurities. Next came the most critical ingredient¡ªthe Azure Serpent''s Core, a condensed pearl of energy harvested from an astral beast. Zhao Tian held it between his fingers and with a deep breath, he placed it into the cauldron. RUMBLE! The chamber trembled as the serpent core resisted as its innate energy clashed violently with the other ingredients. With a swift motion, he pressed his palm against the furnace, channeling his own energy into the raging concoction. His energy surged forward, forcing the serpent core''s essence to meld with the other components. The chaotic energy within the furnace slowly settled, and the once-wild flames turned into a serene shade of violet. Beads of sweat formed on his brow, but he didn''t stop. He rotated his palms in a circular motion, gathering the swirling energies within the cauldron. The final step... condensation. He clapped his hands together, forming a binding seal. The flames coiled inward, compressing the liquid essence into a solid form. A blinding light erupted from the furnace as a single pristine pill emerged, floating gently into the air. It was flawless. The Sky Vein Essence Pill glowed with an ethereal blue radiance and its surface was marked with natural pill runes showing its superior quality. Zhao Tian caught it between his fingers and a sigh escaped his lips. "Jing''er would have been proud of me if she knew that I created a pill like this..." As he was thinking, he turned his head to look at Qi Nue and Qi Xue, who just stepped inside the room. Looking at both of them, he smiled and hurriedly came to sit beside him. "Little brother..." "Oh, Is that the Sky Vein Essence Pill?" Zhao Tian handed the pill to Qi Nue "Yeah it is..." Looking at the blue pill in her hand, she was amazed "The purity... as usual, you are refining such pure pills, little brother." Qi Xue took that pill from her hands and looked at it in amazement "This pill alone would easily attain you the status of Crimson Sage." Hearing this, Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted "Is that the 6th position?" "Yeah..." There are ranks in the Alchemy ranking System. 1. Ember Initiate 2. Flame Binder 3. Inferno Artisan 4. Blaze Architect 5. Flame Forger 6. Crimson Sage 7. Ember Sovereign 8. Empyrean Deity 9. Pill Paragon Qi Xue nodded, placing the pill back into his hand. "Yes. Reaching this stage means you''ve already surpassed the majority of alchemists in this region." "Many would dedicate lifetimes to refining a pill of this caliber, yet you''ve accomplished it in mere months." With a smile, Qi Nue sat beside him and leaned onto him, pressing her warmth on him "Aren''t you happy, little brother?" His gaze lowered to the pill in his hand "Yeah I am... but I still have a long way to go." Qi Xue sat on the other side and wrapped her arms around his hand "You will surely reach even higher positions... Don''t forget us then." "Yeah, we need free pills in the future..." Qi Nue spoke in a affectionate tone as she squeezed his arm. With a shake of his head, he replied "No, how could I forget my senior sisters?" "Hahaha..." ... The rhythmic clinking of plates filled the warm kitchen... A gentle breeze filtered through the open windows, rustling the curtains and allowing the soft glow of the evening lanterns to cast golden reflections. Li Jia dipped her hands into the basin of warm water as her delicate fingers brushing against the smooth ceramic of a dish. The water rippled slightly as she let out a small sigh, her thoughts drifting elsewhere. After a moment of silence, she spoke "It''s been a while since I''ve properly spent time with Tian..." Her voice carried a mix of longing and frustration as her eyes stared at the dish in her hands. She ran a cloth over it absently and her grip tightened "He is rarely even coming to the artifact these days." She paused, setting the dish aside before reaching for another. The warm water slid down her wrist as she resumed scrubbing, but there was no real focus in her movements. "He''s been in the Alchemy Chamber for days on end, and sometimes... he even sleeps there." "Do you know? It''s been three months since I even kissed him." At those words, Fei Lingxi, who had been drying the dishes beside her, let out a soft sigh. She placed the cloth down momentarily and leaned against the counter "Not only you," "None of us have been intimate with him in the past three months... He''s fully immersed in his alchemy." Li Jia bit her lip and her fingers clenched the dishcloth as an ache settled in her chest. Taking a deep breath, she turned her head toward Fei Lingxi, her tone firmer now "I mean... I understand he wants to uphold Elder Jing''s wish. I really do." Her voice softened slightly, but there was a quiet pain beneath it "But... we are also his wives, right?" Her fingers curled into her palm as she lowered her gaze "We also need his attention. We also need his love. Three months..." Fei Lingxi remained silent for a moment, watching the flickering lantern light dance across the kitchen walls. She could understand Li Jia''s frustration. She knows Zhao Tian is really depressed after Yao Jing''s death... but at the same time, he can''t always dwell on her death and ignore others. And Xia Shenyi is also rarely seen here because she is spending most of her time with her Master. She closed her eyes for a moment ''I really miss you, Husband...'' ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 745 745: Buried feelings The warm glow of the lanterns bathed the room in a golden hue and a light fragrance of jasmine tea lingered in the air, blending with the rich aroma of delicately prepared dishes. Zhao Tian sat at the head of the small table, as he watched Qi Xue and Qi Nue set out the meal before him. Plates of steaming dumplings, crispy glazed meats, stir-fried vegetables glistening with sauce, and bowls of fragrant rice filled the space between them. Qi Xue knelt beside him and a gentle smile curved her lips "It''s rare to have you with us like this, little brother," she said softly, picking up a piece of glazed pork with her chopsticks. "You''ve been working too hard." "You barely eat properly these days," Qi Nue added as she placed a bowl of soup before him. "If we weren''t here to take care of you, I swear you''d forget to even drink water." Zhao Tian sighed lightly as his fingers rested lightly against the table "I wouldn''t go that far..." But Qi Nue shot him a knowing look. "Wouldn''t you?" Zhao Tian had no rebuttal. Because he knew she was right. For months, he had buried himself in refining pills, pushing his body beyond its limits. "Here, try this," Qi Xue murmured, lifting a dumpling between her chopsticks. Instead of placing it onto his plate, she moved it toward his lips, "I made these myself. You wouldn''t refuse your senior sister''s cooking, would you?" Zhao Tian looked at the dumpling "You made them?" Qi Xue gasped in feigned offense "What''s with that tone? Are you doubting my skills?" Zhao Tian shook his head before leaning forward and taking a bite. The moment the flavors melted on his tongue, his expression shifted slightly in surprise. "It''s... actually good," "Of course, it is! I spent time making them for you..." Before Zhao Tian could respond, Qi Nue leaned in from his other side, holding up a piece of golden, honey-glazed chicken. "Then try this," she whispered near his ear, her voice carrying a teasing lilt. She pressed the food against his lips, giving him no choice but to take a bite. The sweetness of the honey mixed with the tender meat, and he let out a low hum of approval. Qi Nue smiled gently "See? You''ve been eating bland food for too long, little brother." As he chewed, he glanced between the two of them and a sense of warmth filled his chest. They were both fussing over him, feeding him like he was a spoiled child. A part of him wanted to argue that he is not a child who needed to be cared for. But another part of him... Didn''t mind at all. He lifted his chopsticks and picked up a piece of food. Without hesitation, he held it out to Qi Xue "Eat with me." Her eyes widened slightly before a smile curved her lips. She leaned forward and took the bite from his chopsticks, her cheeks slightly flushed. Qi Nue let out a soft laugh "Then don''t forget about me." Zhao Tian turned to her next, offering another bite. ... Qi Nue stood before the mirror, her fingers lightly grazing the cool surface as she stared at her own reflection. "Little brother... has been spending more time with us recently, hasn''t he?" Her voice was barely above a whisper, yet it carried through the quiet room. Qi Xue, who was lying on the bed with a book resting on her stomach, blinked lazily before letting a soft smile tug at her lips. "Yeah..." she murmured, warmth filling her tone. She turned her head, gazing toward the ceiling, lost in thought "Though he is still down after Master''s death... compared to the previous months, he''s quite energetic now." Qi Nue nodded slowly "Mhm... he has been doing nothing but alchemy for the past three months." Her fingers traced the wooden frame of the mirror absentmindedly. In the soft candlelight, her reflection appeared almost dreamlike... her long hair cascading over her shoulders, her delicate features touched with a faint flush. Then, suddenly, she let out a quiet laugh "You know what... Xue''er..." Qi Xue, who had been relaxed moments ago, glanced toward her with curiosity "Hm?" Qi Nue''s lips curled into a soft smile and her eyes filled with a tender light as she whispered, "I love little brother." The room fell silent. For a moment, all Qi Xue could hear was the faint crackling of the lantern''s flame. "H-Huh?" She bolted upright as the book sliding off her stomach onto the bed. "What did you just say?" Qi Nue didn''t turn around and looked at her own reflection with a smile on her face. "I mean..." she exhaled slowly, as if gathering her thoughts. "I loved him in the past." Qi Xue''s fingers curled into the sheets beneath her. The past? With a dry chuckle, Qi Nue continued "But after seeing his talent, I thought... a simple girl like me would never reach his level." "That I couldn''t stay by his side... He is the Heaven Sent Child, a prodigy with affinity to different elementals." She lowered her gaze and her long lashes fluttered slightly "So I buried those feelings. Deep. I convinced myself that I should just be his senior sister..." Her fingers clenched against the wooden surface of the dresser "But these past three months..." her voice softened, "Being with him... seeing him work so hard, pushing himself to the limit... knowing that he still relies on us, that he still cherishes us..." She closed her eyes, taking a deep breath "I was so happy, Xue''er." Qi Xue''s eyes trembled as she stared at Qi Nue''s back ''She... also loves him?'' A bitter taste filled her mouth. Qi Nue is her own twin sister. They had cultivated together, trained together, and walked the same path as disciples under their master. They had always been close, always shared their thoughts and worries... Qi Xue felt her chest tightening but she forced a smile and stood up from the bed, walking behind Qi Nue. "That''s great Nue''er..." Looking at her sister''s face through the reflection, Qi Nue blushed faintly "What do you think.. little brother thinks about me?" With a chuckle, Qi Xue stepped forward and hugged her sister "Of course, he loves you too... Look at you, you are so beautiful, why would he even refuses you?" Qi Nue pouted her lips "We are twins, and we look the same, so you are just praising yourself." Qi Xue let out a chuckle and Qi Nue lowered her gaze "But.. what if he just sees us as his senior sisters." Hearing this, Qi Xue ruffled her head gently "You don''t have to rush anything, Nue''er. You have time. Just stay by his side. Be there for him. And when the time comes... he''ll realize it too." Qi Nue gave a nod "You''re right... I just need to be patient." "Exactly. Now stop making that sad face. Little brother likes it better when you''re smiling, don''t you think?" Upon hearing this, Qi Nue giggled softly, nodding. "Mm..." -------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 746 746: A silent night The cool night breeze caressed Zhao Tian''s face as he soared through the sky, his robes fluttering in the wind. The moon hung high above, casting a pale silver glow across the landscape. The land below is an expanse of serene courtyards, winding stone paths, and the grand halls of the Jade Eclipse Sect. His gaze flickered downward looking at the courtyard below ''Let''s give Sect Master a visit before heading back...'' As he flew down to her quarters, he felt her presence outside in the courtyard. ''Is she outside?'' He landed on the courtyard and glanced at the small white table placed there. A single porcelain jug of wine rested upon it, along with two delicate cups. There was a couch placed beside the table, and she was sitting on it. However, he was surprised to see the cloth she was wearing. She was wearing thin night wear showing her sexy curves, but what stood out the most was her K cup breasts. The delicate silk did little to hide her ample chest, her slender waist, the gentle rise of her hips. The moonlight traced along the shape of her body, outlining every contour, every curve, as if nature itself wished to admire her beauty. She looked... breathtaking. Zhao Tian has noticed it before, but she hides her breast size by stuffing them in her robes. This is the second time he has seen her real size. He averted his gaze, but not before catching sight of her bare collarbone, the delicate dip of her shoulders, and the way the silk clung to her thighs. Ji Shuang, oblivious at first, took another slow sip from her wine cup. Her long violet hair cascaded over her shoulders, some strands swaying gently in the wind. Her eyes, half-lidded, glowed faintly beneath the moon''s light. Then, as if suddenly realizing his presence, she blinked and turned to look at Zhao Tian. She had a faint flush on her cheeks because of the booze. "Tian?" However, only then did she remember the outfit she was wearing and hurriedly crossed her other arm around her chest, shielding herself. A faint crimson hue dusted her porcelain cheeks. "Uh..." An awkward silence filled the space and Zhao Tian let out a sigh "I will take my leave, Sect master." "Sorry for interrupting your night." Ji Shuang''s lips parted slightly and she hesitated before quickly shaking her head. "No... it''s okay. You''ve already seen them." She closed her eyes for a second ''He even sucked on my breasts in the past...'' Then, with a small smile, she gestured to the couch beside her "Come here." Her voice carried a softness that Zhao Tian hadn''t expected. Zhao Tian again looked at her as her beautiful body was accentuated by the bright moonlight. Without hesitation, he went to her and sat beside her on the couch. Looking at her face, he asked "You are drinking alone in night?" With a soft giggle, Ji Shuang took another glass, pouring some wine for him "Who said I am alone... I have this moon giving me company." "And now I have you." As she spoke, she handed him the cup, and he took it from her hand. Zhao Tian took a sip of the wine she offered, and the rich taste burned slightly as it slid down his throat, warming his core. "It''s been a while since we drank together..." Zhao Tian muttered as he took another sip. Ji Shuang nodded her head "Hmm.. the last time was during your wedding with Hanyue." Her gaze flickered to his face "And how is your Alchemy going?" With a nod, he replied "It is going good." They sat in silence for a while, drinking their wine. Then as if remembering something, he looked at her "How is your father?" She took another sip from her cup, her delicate fingers wrapped around the glass. The faint flush on her cheeks made her appear even more radiant under the moonlight "He is doing fine... but he is also slowly reaching his days." Her gaze trembled as she looked up at the sky "People close to me... they are slowly drifting away." Zhao Tian felt a deep ache settle in his chest as he looked at her. "My father... he''s aged faster than I expected. His cultivation is strong, but even the strongest cultivators cannot escape time forever." Her fingers traced the rim of her cup absentmindedly as she continued, "And then... Jing''er, I never imagined she would be gone so suddenly." Ji Shuang exhaled softly, shaking her head. "Sometimes, I wonder... are we just destined to be left behind while everyone moves on?" Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted gently as he looked at her. Reaching out, he placed a hand over hers. Hm? Her fingers tensed slightly at his touch before relaxing as she turned to look at him. "I am still here... amn''t I?" Ji Shuang''s lips parted slightly as surprise flickered in her expression. Then, after a moment, she smiled faintly "I suppose you are..." Her fingers intertwined with his fingers as she moved a little, leaning on his shoulder. She closed her eyes for a moment, feeling the heat radiating from his body ''He is warm...'' Raising her head, she looked up at the moon and before she could stop it, a single tear escaped, slipping past her lips. The salty drop rolled down her cheek, catching on the curve of her chin before she hurriedly wiped it away with the back of her. She thought she had concealed it well. But Zhao Tian noticed it. His fingers tightened slightly around hers as his thumb brushed over the back of her hand in a slow, comforting motion. "Sect Master..." She flinched slightly at the sound of her name spoken so softly ''Did he saw that?'' "Are you alright?" he asked, tilting his head just enough to glance at her. Ji Shuang hesitated before offering him a small, forced smile "Of course... Just reminiscing, that''s all." A soft sigh escaped his lips as he also remembered Yao Jing. Holding his hand tightly, she murmured "Thinking about Jing''er?" "Hmm..." A small smile appeared on her lips "She would be very happy... if she knew that you are concentrating on Alchemy so much." Zhao Tian nodded his head looking at the stars "Yeah." For a while, neither of them spoke. The night stretched before them, and the silence was only broken by the distant chirping of crickets and the occasional rustling of the wind against the trees. Ji Shuang leaned into him slightly, pressing her shoulder against his as she gazed up at the sky as well "She always believed in you, you know," His fingers tightened around hers "I know." Ji Shuang looked up at the sky once more, her voice carrying a hint of wistfulness "Do you ever wonder... if she''s watching us?" Zhao Tian followed her gaze, his eyes tracing the vast expanse of stars twinkling in the skies "Maybe," he said quietly. "Maybe she''s up there, scolding me..." Ji Shuang chuckled "That does sound like her." Zhao Tian let out a soft laugh, shaking his head "Yeah... it really does." Ji Shuang looked at his expression softening under the starlight. He is healing... slowly. And she would be there, just as she always had been. Without thinking, she leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to his shoulder. The fabric of his robe was warm against her lips and she inhaled his familiar scent. Zhao Tian stiffened slightly at the unexpected touch and turned his head to look at her. She raised her hand and tenderly cupped his cheek with her hand, making him look at her. She glanced into his eyes before leaning forward and placing a kiss on his cheek. Pulling back her lips a bit, she whispered in his ear "No matter what... I will be here for you." Zhao Tian closed his eyes for a moment, letting her words sink in. She truly has been a huge help in his life after coming to this Sect and even saved him from the explosion of the Vampiric Star. But what has he done for her? Because of him, she lost the only sister she had... Ji Shuang looked at his face as her thumb gently caressed her cheek. At first, she took the ''job'' of protecting him because of Qian Shi''s orders. But now looking at the fragile man in her arms, all she wants is to genuinely protect him and spend some time with him. Not because of someone''s orders... But because she wants to. Even these few minutes she spend with him fills her heart with such warmth that she has never felt in her years of life. ''Why... just being with him brings me such joy? isn''t it supposed to be my ''duty'' to look after him?'' ''But why....'' As she again glimpsed at his face, her eyes softened in affection ''No wonder he has many women...'' A wry smile tugged at the corner of her lips ''Damn. He is really charming...'' Chapter 747 747: A silent morning... The night passed in silence... At some point, exhaustion caught up with Zhao Tian. He didn''t mean to fall asleep and didn''t even realize he is been drifting... but the quiet warmth, the gentle presence beside him, had lulled him into slumber before he could fight it. ... The first thing he became aware of as he woke was warmth. Not just the warmth of his own body, but something softer, something comforting. His head was resting against something delicate and he felt a faint rise and fall beneath him. A scent... faintly floral, mixed with the crisp scent of morning air filled his senses. For a moment, he lay still, and his mind was sluggish from sleep, unwilling to fully rise from the comforting haze of unconsciousness. Then, a slow realization settled in. Where is he? His brows furrowed slightly and his eyes fluttered open. Morning light streamed in, casting soft golden hues over the courtyard. Ji Shuang. She was still here. And he was lying on the couch, his head resting in her lap. Zhao Tian blinked and only then did he realize what happened yesterday night. Her robe was slightly disheveled from their position, but she remained as composed as ever, one hand resting gently against his shoulder. The other was draped across the back of the couch and her fingers were slightly curled as if she had fallen asleep while keeping watch over him. Her expression was peaceful, though faint traces of exhaustion lined her face. He shifted slightly, and as he did, Ji Shuang slowly woke up. Her long lashes fluttered as she blinked the sleep away and her gaze finally focused on him. A soft, sleepy hum left her lips. "You''re awake..." Zhao Tian tilted his head slightly, looking up at her. "...I fell asleep." Ji Shuang let out a quiet chuckle "You did." He glanced away as his brows furrowed slightly "I didn''t mean to." He sat up slowly and the loss of his warmth was immediately noticeable for her. His muscles were stiff from his awkward sleeping position, and he rolled his shoulders with a sigh. He closed his eyes for a moment before looking at her "I am taking my leave Sect master, sorry for dragging you into this and making you sleep with me." Ji Shuang looked at him and shook her head "It''s okay and... don''t leave yet." His gaze narrowed slightly and she tilted her head "Are you in a hurry?" Zhao Tian lowered his gaze a bit and replied "I am not in a hurry, Sect Master." She reached out and gently placed her hand over his "Then let''s eat breakfast together... you can go and clean yourself in the other rooms in the quarters." Zhao Tian raised his eyes and looked at the warmth in her eyes when she looked at him. He felt a bit strange when she looks at him like that and thought maybe this is her way of taking care of him. ''She must be worried that I am still blaming myself for Jing''er'' death and wants to reassure me...'' His gaze flickered to her palm, which was resting on his head and with a nod, he accepted her kindness "Mhm..." Hearing this, her eyes softened further "Go on then, go and fresh up." He stood up and gave her a nod before walking to the quarters. Ji Shuang watched him go and a quiet sigh left her lips. She wasn''t entirely sure what this feeling was... why she felt such a strong need to be there for him, to make sure he wasn''t lost to his own burdens. But as she stood to prepare for breakfast, one thought settled firmly in her mind. She wanted to stay by his side. And, perhaps, she always would. ... Zhao Tian stepped out of the bathroom and steam curled from his damp skin as he ran a hand through his wet hair. Dressed in a fresh set of robes, he adjusted the cuffs and exhaled slowly. The morning air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of dew and distant flowers as he made his way downstairs. The aroma of freshly cooked food wafted through the halls and its really been a while since he woke up to such a comforting scent. His gaze squinted in thought ''I need to see my wives...'' He spent the last three months burying himself in Alchemy. As he stepped into the kitchen, he saw Ji Shuang standing by the stove, her long hair loosely tied back, a few stray strands framing her face. The sleeves of her robes were rolled up just enough to reveal the skin of her wrists as she delicately plated the final dish. The morning light streamed through the open window, casting a golden hue over her figure, making her seem almost... ethereal. For a brief moment, Zhao Tian simply stood there, watching her. Ji Shuang must have sensed his presence because she glanced over her shoulder and smiled softly. "You''re just in time," she said, setting the last dish onto the table. "I hope you like it." Zhao Tian walked closer, his gaze flickering between the warm bowls of rice, vegetables, and a side of carefully prepared meat. "You cooked all this yourself? You could have asked your maid..." Ji Shuang wiped her hands on a small cloth before turning to fully face him "Mn. It''s been a while since I cooked for someone else, but I used to do it for... Jing''er." Zhao Tian''s eyes flickered with understanding, perhaps guilt... but Ji Shuang only smiled, stepping closer. "Enough about that. Sit. Eat." He gave a small nod and moved to pull out a chair, but just as he was about to sit, Ji Shuang reached up without warning. He stiffened as her fingers brushed against his temple tenderly. "Your hair is still damp," she murmured. Zhao Tian blinked, momentarily caught off guard. Before he could react, Ji Shuang took a small towel from the side and, without hesitation, reached up, gently dabbing at his hair. Her movements were slow, almost... tender. The soft fabric brushed against his scalp as she continued to dry him properly. "You''re going to catch a cold if you don''t dry it properly," she chided lightly and her is voice softer than usual. Zhao Tian remained still, watching her as she focused on her task. His fingers twitched against the edge of the chair, resisting the strange urge to reach for her wrist, to stop her, to do something. But he didn''t. He just accepted her kindness. He doesn''t know why... whenever he tries to get intimate with his women, Yao Jing''s image flashes in his mind. That''s why he didn''t even spend more time with his women, as it constantly reminded her. He fully submerged himself in Alchemy.. so he could forget her for a few moments and focus on Alchemy. This alchemy... has really become a drug so that he could forget her. Ji Shuang finally pulled back "There," she said, her lips curving into a faint smile. "That should be better." Their eyes met, and Ji Shuang just smiled, reaching up to ruffle his hair a bit. Zhao Tian exhaled quietly and murmured, "Thank you." Ji Shuang tilted her head slightly, looking at him for a moment before nodding. "Come on. Eat before it gets cold." She turned away, moving toward her own seat, leaving Zhao Tian standing there for a moment longer. As he finally sat down and picked up his spoon, he found himself wondering, just when did her presence started feeling so... familiar? And why did it feel so hard to look away? He raised his gaze to look at her face saw her beginning to eat her meal. ------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 748: Massage? Hm? Xia Shenyi¡¯s eyes squinted in surprise as she leaned back on the couch a little and turned around to look at the women beside her. "Tian is rarely coming to artifact nowadays?" With a nod, Li Jia let out a soft sigh before replying "Mhmm, he is fully immersed in Alchemy that he barely even comes here." "He stays in the Alchemy Chamber 24 hours a day." "And since you¡¯ve been busy with your Master and spending time with them for the past three months, you haven¡¯t seen it firsthand. But the rest of us... we¡¯ve barely seen him at all." A sigh escaped Xia Shenyi¡¯s lips "He was not here whenever I arrive... but I didn¡¯t expect the thing is this serious." Her gaze narrowed slightly "I mean... we need to give him some time to gather his thoughts." "And he is now focusing on Alchemy for Yao Jing¡¯s wish..." Hearing this, Li Jia¡¯s gaze lowered "Sister Shenyi, I completely understand his grief... we all do." "We are also sad for his loss... but how long is this going to continue?" Her grip tightened against the fabric of her robe. "How long will he keep himself locked away in sorrow?" "Sister, he has other wives too... Yao Jing is not the only one who loves him." Her eyes moistened with tears as she spoke "I also love him, Sister Lingxi, Ziyu and Sister Yixian... everyone loves him." "We also want his attention, we also want his love..." "I-I haven¡¯t even had a proper conversation with him in the past three months, let alone a kiss..." She bit her lips controlling her emotions "I- I am just scared that he will never step out of this sorrow... and will be fully drowned in it." Xia Shenyi just stayed silent as she had no words of comfort. Yao Jing¡¯s death had carved a wound into Zhao Tian¡¯s heart. And instead of allowing it to heal, he is using Alchemy to keep himself numb. Letting out a deep breath, she spoke "I will try talking to him..." ... Zhao Tian lay on his bed with his back facing up as the warm, fragrant air of the room filled his senses, but what truly made this moment bearable were the two women standing on his back, their delicate feet gently massaging his tired muscles. Qi Nue and Qi Xue were standing on his back, their soft footsteps barely making a sound as they moved over him. Qi Nue asked with a teasing smile "Little brother, seems like your new master is making you work hard." Zhao Tian¡¯s body stiffened for a brief moment as the pressure from their feet settled into his muscles. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a strange combination of relaxation "Yeah..." Qi Xue let out a soft chuckle, as she pressed her feet "You should take better care of yourself. You¡¯re pushing yourself too hard, little brother." Zhao Tian could feel the warmth from their feet press down on his back, as they worked out the knots in his muscles. Qi Nue was positioned near his shoulders, her toes pressing into the tension there, while Qi Xue stood just below, her feet working their way across his spine. The pressure was firm, yet soothing, like the perfect balance of pain and pleasure. "Haa..." He grunted softly in response and his body instinctively relaxed beneath their touch. Their feet continued to work in sync, kneading the tension from his back. Zhao Tian could feels his body slowly yielding to the sensation as the strain in his muscles dissipated with each passing minute. Qi Xue¡¯s feet traveled down his spine, massaging the his back, and Zhao Tian couldn¡¯t help but let out a low, appreciative grunt. "Both of your feet feel good.. Sisters," he murmured, unable to resist the urge to praise them. Qi Xue blushed upon hearing this while Qi Nue just chuckled, "Phrasing, little brother..." A little later, Qi Nue and Qi Xue stepped down from Zhao Tian¡¯s back, their bare feet brushing softly against the mattress. Zhao Tian turned over, exposing his chest and abdomen. The two women froze momentarily and a blush rose to their cheeks as their eyes instinctively flickered to his chest, then away. Qi Nue pressed her lips together, her fingers curling slightly before she forced herself to act composed. Qi Xue wasn¡¯t much better and she coughed lightly to hide her own flustered reaction. "We will massage here too, little brother," Qi Nue muttered, kneeling beside him. "Your muscles are so tight... you should rest more." Qi Xue added, settling on his other side. Her delicate fingers hovered for a moment before finally pressing against his chest, starting to knead the tension there. Zhao Tian opened one eye lazily, his lips curling into a small smile. "Rest? Isn¡¯t that what you two are here for?" Qi Nue huffed softly, trying to focus as her hands began to work. Her fingertips pressed firmly along the grooves of his chest, tracing over each hardened line of muscle. The warmth of his skin seemed to seep into her fingers, and she had to steady herself with a quiet breath "Haa..." Qi Xue followed her lead, placing both hands on his abdomen. The firmness of his muscles beneath her hands sent a strange warmth to her face, and she quickly busied herself with her work to avoid lingering thoughts. Qi Xue¡¯s fingers worked their way down, lightly brushing the edges of his abdomen and hips before moving back up. She hesitated for just a second as her hands passed over his sides, but she continued, determined not to let her flustered thoughts show. Qi Nue smirked faintly, "You¡¯re lucky we¡¯re here to take care of you," she said, her hands pressing firmly along his chest as her palms smoothed over his skin in long, deliberate strokes. "Otherwise, you¡¯d probably end up collapsing somewhere from overexertion." Zhao Tian chuckled, "Then I¡¯m in good hands." Qi Nue¡¯s fingers slowed for a moment and her gaze flickered to his face. He was watching her now, and she quickly averted her eyes, clearing her throat. "Stop talking and let us work," Qi Xue¡¯s hands trembled slightly as she moved to massage his arms, her fingers tracing over his forearms and palms. Zhao Tian closed his eyes again, feeling their gentle movements. The room fell into a comfortable silence with the occasional rustle of fabric and the faint creak of the bed. At this time, the room¡¯s door creaked open and Zhao Tian sighed "Is she here..." Yao Jing was surprised to see Qi Nue and Qi Xue massaging Zhao Tian on the bed. Her gaze narrowed and she walked over, sitting beside them "When did my two disciples become your apprentices, Tian¡¯er?" Both women chuckled and Zhao Tian smiled "You too, come here, Jing¡¯er.. come and massage me." Hearing this, Yao Jing huffed "As if I would..." "Oh, come here.. don¡¯t be stubborn." Yao Jing shook her head helplessly and climbed onto the bed, sitting on top of his abdomen. Grunting in mild pain, Zhao Tian replied "Idiot, I asked you to massage me... not to crush me." "Hahaha..." Yao Jing couldn¡¯t help but laugh and looked at her other two disciples. "Both of you go; I will take care of him now." Hearing this, Qi Nue and Qi Xue looked at each other for a second before nodding their heads. As they left, Zhao Tian looked at Yao Jing "Why did you shoo them away, I was having a good massage session." She just moved forward and lay on top of him as she brought her lips closer to his face. "Is your new Master overworking you?" With a nod, he replied "Yeah... my Alchemy Master is a lot better. She spoils me..." Yao Jing placed a finger against his lips, silencing him. "I see..." After a moment, Zhao Tian reached up and his fingers brushed against her cheek. Yao Jing¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly and he slowly pulled her down with their lips barely inches apart. "Jing¡¯er..." She didn¡¯t reply, but the way her eyes softened spoke volumes. Finally, she closed the distance and her lips pressed against his in a slow, lingering kiss. Warmth spread between them and her body molded against his as the kiss deepened. His hands roamed up her back, pulling her closer as he savored the feeling of her soft lips moving against his. Yao Jing let out a quiet sigh against his mouth and her fingers threaded into his hair as she melted into him. When they finally pulled apart, her cheeks were flushed, and Zhao Tian¡¯s smile widened "Now that¡¯s a proper way to help me relax," he teased. Yao Jing swatted his chest lightly, though she couldn¡¯t hide the small smile playing on her lips. "Idiot... just shut up and rest." "Sleep with me.." "Mhm.." Huh? Suddenly Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes snapped open and he looked at the ceiling of the Alchemy Chamber. ¡¯A dream?¡¯ He facepalmed himself and let out a low sigh as he slowly pushed himself up to sit on the floor. He glanced around at the alchemy materials scattered around him ¡¯Seems like I slept here...¡¯ His eyes trembled as he remembered about Yao Jing ¡¯For now, I will return to the artifact and take some rest.¡¯ --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 749 749: Realization [1] Appearing inside the artifact, Zhao Tian walked into his mansion and glanced at Fei Lingxi, Li Jia and Xia Shenyi who were sitting on the couch. Looking at him, the three of them immediately stood up. "Tian..." Xia Shenyi''s voice was the first to break the silence. "Husband..." Fei Lingxi''s tone was softer, almost hesitant. Li Jia simply clenched her fists at her sides, her lips parting as if she wanted to say something but couldn''t find the right words. With a nod, Zhao Tian spoke "I already had dinner... so, you guys eat too and I am going to rest." Xia Shenyi opened her lips to speak but before that, he teleported from there reaching his room. Seeing this, Xia Shenyi lowered her gaze and Li Jia stumbled back on the couch "See... Sister Shenyi." "If he is like this, what can we do?" Taking a deep breath, Li Jia hurriedly stood up "I can''t take this anymore." She quickly walked upstairs... ... Meanwhile, Zhao Tian appeared in his room and sat on his bed with a soft sigh. A purple lantern appeared in his palm and his gaze quivered "Jing''er." His fingers gently traced the artifact''s surface and his palm tightened slightly. This was all that remained of Yao Jing. The only piece of her he still had. A fragile, irreplaceable existence sealed within an artifact. As he was lost in his thoughts, he suddenly felt someone walking toward his room and retracted the lantern back into his storage ring. A bit later, the door creaked open and Li Jia entered inside. Hm? His eyes squinted slightly as she was fully naked with no clothes on her body. "Jia?" With a seductive smile, she walked over to him and sat on his lap, wrapping both of her hands around his neck. His hands instinctively went to her waist, steadying her but his eyes refused to meet her eyes. "Jia, what are you doing?" She tilted her head playfully "What do you mean by that? You are my Husband... so is it wrong to think that I want to be intimate with my Husband?" Li Jia''s fingers played with the strands of his hair as she leaned in closer, her breath warm against his cheek. She placed a kiss on his cheek and nuzzled her face on his neck. Zhao Tian closed his eyes for a moment before speaking "Jia... I am not in the mood right now." Hearing this, Li Jia just giggled "Don''t worry.. I can create that mood." She shifted slightly, pressing herself closer, and her lips brushed lightly over his collarbone. His grip on her waist tightened as he slowly pushed her back "Jia, please understand... I am tired right now and I want some rest." Li Jia''s eyes trembled before she quickly masked it with a soft chuckle. Slowly, she slid off his lap, her bare feet touching the cold floor. "O-Okay..." She took a small step back and crossed her arms over herself. For the first time since she had entered the room, she looked... vulnerable. Zhao Tian''s brows furrowed slightly. He didn''t mean to hurt her. He knew she wasn''t just here for physical closeness... And yet... He couldn''t give her what she wanted. Not tonight. Li Jia stood there for a moment before she gave him a small smile "Then... I''ll go." She didn''t meet his eyes again and turned toward the door. A quiet sigh left his lips. "Jia¡ª" "It''s fine," she interrupted, shaking her head slightly. "You should rest." She took slow steps toward the door, her hand pausing briefly on the handle before she spoke again... "You''re not the only one who lost someone, Tian," she whispered. Then, without waiting for a response, she stepped out of the room, leaving him alone. Zhao Tian exhaled, running a hand down his face. He hadn''t meant to push her away. A few moments later... *thud* The room''s door snapped open and Zhao Tian raised his head to see Xia Shenyi walking in. As she reached him, she raised her hand and gave a sharp slap across his face. *pla* Zhao Tian''s head snapped to the right and he felt a stinging sensation on his cheek. His breath hitched in his throat, not because of pain; he was just shocked... He slowly turned his head toward her and opened his lips to speak "Shen-" *pla* She gave another slap on his cheek, silencing him. Xia Shenyi''s chest rose up and down in heavy breaths as she clenched her trembling fingers. Seeing his reddening cheek, her eyes quivered... Yet, despite that, she raised her hand once more. Zhao Tian saw it coming and he didn''t move. *Pla!* "Sh-" As he tried to speak again, she gritted her teeth and gave another strong slap across his face. "Shut up, bastard." She hated that it had come to this. But she knew it had to be done. She clenched her fists even tighter as her nails dug into her palms. "What the hell are you doing, Tian?" she yelled at him, her voice shaking. "Why are you acting like you also died alongside her?" "You push us away. You isolate yourself. You bury yourself in work like a coward... like a damn ghost!" She gave another slap to his face "You fucker! Are you a coward? Are you a fucking coward? Did I fall in love with a coward?" Zhao Tian just lowered his gaze "Shenyi... you won''t understand." *pla* Slapping his face, she replied "What will I not understand, huh? Losing someone close to me?" "I also lost my mother. Do you think you are the only one suffering?" Zhao Tian remained silent. "Yao Jing... You think you''re the only one who loved her? The only one grieving?" Her voice was hoarse now and her body shook from the sheer intensity of emotions. "You idiot." "You selfish, stubborn idiot." Zhao Tian didn''t know what to say. He had spent so long carrying his grief alone, believing it was his burden to bear. He convinced himself that keeping his distance would spare them from the weight pressing down on his soul. But in doing so... He hurt them too. "Huff... Huff..." Xia Shenyi took a deep breath to steady herself and she gently lowered herself, leaning on the floor. Tears moistened her eyes as she lowered her head on his lap "She is gone, Tian.. and nothing can change that." "But we? We are still here... we love you. What about us?" "Why do we have to suffer?" Chapter 750 750: Realization [2] Zhao Tian sat silently as his hands rested on his knees. ''Why do we have to suffer?'' His fingers twitched slightly. She was right. He had been so consumed by his own pain, so lost in his grief, that he had failed to see the people still standing beside him. The ones who refused to leave him, despite how much he tried to push them away. The weight in his chest grew heavier. Xia Shenyi''s soft sobs reached his ears, muffled against his lap. He felt the warmth of her tears seeping through the fabric of his robes. He slowly raised his hand hesitantly and then, with a deep breath, he placed it gently on her head. His fingers brushed through her dark strands, as if afraid she would pull away. She didn''t. Instead, her shoulders trembled even more, and she clutched the fabric of his robes in a desperate grip. "You''re an idiot..." Zhao Tian exhaled softly "I know," he murmured. He lowered his gaze, staring at the woman curled up against him. He had made her suffer. Xia Shenyi sniffled and her body shook with emotion "Then stop shutting us out. Stop acting like you don''t have people who care about you. Stop making us feel like we''ve already lost you too." Zhao Tian closed his eyes, inhaling deeply. Slowly, Zhao Tian lowered himself, wrapping his arms around her trembling body. He held her tighter, pressing his forehead against her shoulder. And for the first time since Yao Jing''s death... He allowed himself to grieve. After a long moment, Xia Shenyi slowly pulled away just enough to meet his gaze. Her eyes, swollen and red, stared at him and Zhao Tian''s heart pained to see her like this. She looked just as broken as he was. And it hurt. His fingers trembled slightly as he raised a hand to wipe the tears staining her cheeks and his thumb lingered just beneath her eye. "...I''m sorry," A choked breath escaped her lips, and without thinking, she surged forward, wrapping her arms around his neck in a desperate embrace. Zhao Tian stiffened for a moment before his body instinctively reacted and his arms secured around her waist, pulling her impossibly close. Outside the room... Li Jia stood at the door looking at them. She came back with the thought of apologizing to him... to tell him she wasn''t trying to pressure him, that she just wanted to be close to him. But what she saw when she opened the door froze her in place. Zhao Tian, the man who had kept himself locked away in grief... was finally allowing himself to lean on someone. But that someone... wasn''t her. Her chest tightened, and a mix of emotions surged through her heart. Jealousy. Relief. Sadness. Love. Li Jia pressed her trembling hand against her lips, forcing down the ache in her throat. She had always known. That no matter how much she loves Zhao Tian, no matter how much she tries to reach him... There was a part of him that only Xia Shenyi could touch. Then, silently, she turned away, walking back down the hall, leaving them alone. As much as it hurt... Tonight, Zhao Tian needed Xia Shenyi more than he needed her. And that was something she had to accept. Meanwhile, Xia Shenyi hesitated before moving her fingers to cup his face. Her thumb caressed over the faint redness left by her own slaps, and guilt flickered in her eyes. "...Did it hurt?" Shaking his head, he replied "No..." With a deep sigh, she spoke "Please realize.. there are people here who love and rely on you." "If you stay like this, this will hurt them too." "I know there''s a part of you that feels like... like if you move on, you''ll be betraying her. That''s not true." "If Yao Jing is here, she would be furious at you for acting like this." Zhao Tian just lowered his head and gave a nod. With a smile, she raised her hands to cup his cheeks "Now go and apologize to others." Nodding his head, he gently got up from the bed and stepped out of his room. As he walked toward the stairs, he saw Li Jia. She was sitting on the stairs, her arms wrapped around her knees, lost in thought. "Jia." Startled, she hurriedly turned back to look at him "Tian?" She scrambled to her feet in an instant. He took a deep breath and stepped forward to her "I am sorry..." But without warning, Li Jia pulled back her hand, landing a strong punch on his chest. Not enough to actually hurt him, but enough to make a point. Zhao Tian blinked and she spoke "That''s for ignoring me all this time." She punched him again and her fingers curled in his robes "That''s for making us worry." He just looked at her and his eyes softened "I am sorry." Gripping his robe, she pulled him closer "Say that again." "I am sorry, Jia." A single tear slipped down her cheek and before he could react, she threw her arms around him, burying her face in his chest. Zhao Tian carefully wrapped his arms around her in return. "I missed you, Tian," "I''ve missed you for so long..." she murmured, her lips brushing lightly against his jaw. Her grip tightened around his neck as if she was afraid that he would push her away. "Elder Yao Jing is gone. But we are still here." "Sister Lingxi, Sister Shenyi, Ziyu, Sister Yixian... me." She placed a hand on his chest, feeling the slow, steady rhythm of his heart. "We''re all still here, Tian." Her eyes shimmered with emotion as she whispered, "But it feels like you''re not." Zhao Tian''s gaze softened, but he didn''t speak. Li Jia tilted her head, her lips brushing against his ear as she whispered, "Do you even remember the last time you looked at me? Truly looked at me?" His fingers unconsciously tightened on her waist. He knew that for the past three months, he had been distant. Li Jia must have sensed his hesitation because she cupped his face in her hands, forcing him to meet her gaze. Her eyes burned with longing and love. She leaned in and her lips were just a breath away from his lips. "Come back to us, Tian." With that, she leaned forward and kissed his lips. Zhao Tian gently closed his eyes and reciprocated the kiss... Chapter 751 751: The one who holds the key? [1] Hugging Li Jia in his arms, Zhao Tian let out a deep sigh "Forgive me, Jia..." Li Jia shook her head gently "No, it''s alright... I will always love you, Bastard." She hugged him tightly and feeling her trembling hands around him, he closed his eyes for a moment. He realized that he was the one doing things wrongly... He shouldn''t have pushed his wives away. Because of that, now they are also suffering. Finally, Li Jia sighed and stepped back, though her fingers lingered against his wrist. "Come on, go and apologize to others too." With a nod he glanced back at Xia Shenyi, who was standing beside the room and seeing him, she smiled fondly. He walked down stairs and entered the kitchen. There he saw Fei Lingxi and Fei Ziyu cleaning the dishes. As he approached them, both of them were surprised and hurriedly turned around. "Husband?" His gaze softened looking at the concern in their eyes and moved forward, hugging both of them in his arms. Fei Ziyu and Fei Lingxi stiffened for a moment before they hugged him back "Husband..." "Forgive me, dears... I acted like an idiot and pushed you away... I..." Before he could say anything, Fei Ziyu kissed his cheek "Don''t apologize... we completely understand your situation." With a nod, Fei Lingxi spoke "Yes, Husband..." She raised her hand to caress his cheek "How do you feel now?" He pulled her closer and kissed her lips "I am feeling better now..." As he spoke, his lips curled into a smile and seeing this, Fei Lingxi''s eyes trembled. "How long has it been... since I last saw you smile, Husband?" She cupped his face in her palms and caressed his face tenderly. Fei Ziyu hugged him tightly, burying her face on his chest. She wouldn''t cry. She refused to. But gods, she missed this warmth. Missed him. Looking at them, he asked "Where are Velnorah and Yixian?" With a sigh, Fei Lingxi replied "They must be sleeping..." Fei Ziyu looked at the dishes and spoke "We have work to do, Husband. You go and rest..." Smiling, he gave a kiss to both of them and left the kitchen. With a deep sigh of relief, Fei Lingxi leaned back on the counter "Finally..." ... As he went upstairs to his room, he saw Xia Shenyi and Li Jia sitting on the bed waiting for him. Keeping his smile, he went and sat between them. Li Jia wrapped her arms around his side, resting her head against his shoulder as she looked up at him with warmth in her eyes. "Feeling better now, Tian?" Zhao Tian exhaled deeply, his body relaxing under her touch. "Much better..." Xia Shenyi, who had been sitting silently on his other side, shifted closer "How is your Alchemy going, Tian?" "Sorry... I was so busy with my Master and Lian''er that I rarely came to this place." Hearing this, Zhao Tian shook his head "No, you went outside after so many years.. so you deserve some time outside." Her eyes softened as she leaned onto him "Yeah, I am very happy now..." They sat in the comfortable silence for a while as both of them sat there hugging Zhao Tian. Leaning onto his shoulder, Xia Shenyi muttered in a low voice "Tian... can you tell me what happened in Vampiric Star?" Li Jia''s body stiffened upon hearing this "Sister Shenyi... why are you asking about this right now?" With a chuckle, Zhao Tian spoke "No, its alright Jia..." he said, reaching over to squeeze her hand reassuringly. "I also wanted to speak about this with you all. I just couldn''t find the right timing." Li Jia lowered her gaze and with a deep breath, Zhao Tian began to speak about what happened. A few minutes passed as Zhao Tian continued to explain as Li Jia and Xia Shenyi stayed silent hearing it. As he raised his hand, a lantern appeared in his palm and he muttered "Jing''er... her soul is inside this." Xia Shenyi and Li Jia gasped softly, their eyes widening in shock. "i somehow managed to capture it with this artifact... but it is still useless." Xia Shenyi and Li Jia hugged him on both sides giving him comfort. Zhao Tian also felt his heart at ease after saying the things that has been bottling up inside him. As he gazed up at the lantern, his gaze trembled ''Soul...'' ''Wait...'' ''Soul?'' Huh? His eyes widened in shock as he realized and he hurriedly stood up ''Why did I never thought of this?'' It''s been three months, but this thought never crossed his mind. Has he been drowning in grief so much... that he forgot about this? Necromancy? Soul Transfer? Reincarnating the soul in a vessel? No, those are not the answers... ''How did I forgot about her?'' All these months, wallowing in despair, and he had never even considered... Her. Li Jia and Xia Shenyi were startled to see this and spoke "Tian? What happened?" Slowly he turned his head to them "I was blink all this time..." Hurriedly he stepped out of the room, dashing through the corridors. His heartbeat pounded in his ears, his body moving on instinct as he tore through the corridors of the manor. All that mattered was her. The one he had forgotten. The one who held the key. H-Huh? Li Jia and Xia Shenyi were dumbfounded and hurriedly stood up after him. "Tian?" They hurriedly rushed after him... Zhao Tian reached a specific door at the end of the corridor and stood in front of the door. Taking a deep breath, he slowly pushed the door and entered the dimly lit room. His gaze flickered to the white soul floating up in the midair. ''Eleanor Di Laurentia... the first Heavenly One.'' He took a few steps, standing in front of the soul... "I almost forgot you..." Sensing his presence, the soul gently fluttered and looked at the man who was standing before her. A melodious voice echoed through the room... "The Fateless One..." ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Check chapter 468 if you have forgotten he Chapter 752 752: The one who holds the key? [2] Li Jia and Xia Shenyi hurriedly reached the door and looked at the white soul fluttering in the mid-air. Huh? Li Jia was totally confused to see this, meanwhile, Xia Shenyi was shocked as she finally remembered. ''A powerful soul...'' Eleanor''s soul flickered slightly feeling Zhao Tian''s presence "The Fateless One..." With a soft sigh, Zhao Tian spoke "I need your help... Eleanor." Hm? Eleanor was quite confused and replied "I am nothing but a mere soul... What help can I do for the Honoured One?" Zhao Tian''s gaze lowered slightly "I want to revive someone... I have her soul and body... Is there any way?" "I know you are thinking of a way to forge your body..." Hearing this, Eleanor''s soul fluttered for a second and replied "It is impossible..." Hm? Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed slightly "Don''t lie to me..." As he spoke, a black tattoo appeared on the fluttering soul, and Eleanor felt a searing pain flowing through her soul. Bearing the pain, she calmly replied "I am not lying. I can see that you are desperate, but I am not lying... even I am not sure if I can forge my body. For now, I am only recovering my soul energy..." "...So I won''t get dissipated in the passage of time." Zhao Tian''s gaze trembled ''I used my slave seal, so she can''t lie...'' His grip on the lantern tightened and a bitter taste filled his mouth ''Is there no other way?'' Eleanor''s senses flickered toward the lantern in Zhao Tian''s hands and she spoke "I can feel a soul that got trapped in that artifact." With a soft sigh, Zhao Tian raised his hand and muttered "Yeah... using the artifact, I managed to capture her soul." Eleanor went silent for a moment before a white stream of energy pulsed out of her soul and twisted through the air, reaching the lantern in Zhao Tian''s hand. Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed as he looked at the lantern pulsing faintly "W-What are you doing?" Eleanor just stayed silent and a few seconds later, the artifact trembled for a second... once- twice- thrice- ... before a familiar voice echoed through the room. "H-Huh? Where am I? Tian?" Hearing the voice, Zhao Tian''s eyes widened in shock and his heartbeat quickened. His whole body trembled as he gripped the lanterns tightly with two hands "J-Jing''er, Jing''er... Jing''er can you hear me?" A confused voice was heard from the lantern "Tian''er.. is that you? Where are you?" "I-It is dark here... I can''t see anything. I can''t feel my body." Zhao Tian''s vision blurred as he desperately clutched at the lantern "Jing''er.. I-I am here.. I am..." He again heard her voice "Tian''er... I can only hear you." Zhao Tian''s pulse quickened, but he bit down on his lip, forcing himself to remain composed. He had to explain things carefully... he couldn''t let her panic. His fingers tightened around the lantern as he pressed it against his chest "Jing''er... you are in a soul form now." There was a moment of silence before the voice inside the lantern quivered "M-My... soul form? What do you mean?" He closed his eyes for a moment before replying "A-After your death, I managed to capture your soul in an artifact." The voice quivered for a second before answering "My... death? That means I really." Zhao Tian nodded his head and replied "Y-Yeah... now I am talking to your soul right now." The lantern in his hands pulsed faintly, as though her soul was fluctuating in response to his words. Yao Jing didn''t speak immediately as she tried to recall those last moments, piecing together the fragments of her final memories. Taking a deep breath, he spoke "Don''t panic. It is me... I will find a way to bring you back." Hearing this, Yao Jing went silent for a while contemplating what she just heard "Bringing me back? B-But its..." With a nod, he replied "This may sound ridiculous, but I will surely... bring you back, Jing''er. Don''t worry." Another small silence. Then she sighed softly, almost like a gentle breeze. "Don''t push yourself too much, Tian''er," she whispered, her voice filled with affection. "Just knowing that you''re alive... that you escaped from the Vampiric Star... it''s enough." "I am happy... Even if I can''t return... at least I got to hear your voice again." Tears blurred Zhao Tian''s vision as he clutched the lantern tightly "Mhm... Just wait for a while, Jing''er... I will surely... surely bring you back." A faint warmth radiated from the lantern, as if her soul was trying to reach out to him. Zhao Tian saw the white energy fading slightly and it seemed like Yao Jing also realized it too "Tian''er... take good care of yourself." "Tell Sister Shuang that I miss her..." "And..." Yao Jing''s voice wavered slightly "and I love you, Tian''er." Zhao Tian hurriedly nodded "I love you too..." As he spoke, the energy faded, and the room fell silent. Li Jia and Xia Shenyi, who had stood silently the entire time, could only watch as Zhao Tian slowly sank to his knees. He raised his gaze to look at Eleanor''s soul fluttering in the air and she spoke "I used my soul energy to strengthen her soul for a while for you to communicate with her." Eleanor continued, her voice filled with regret. "I don''t have any methods to forge a body right now... and I don''t know how to place a soul back into its vessel either." Zhao Tian sat there silently and Eleanor watched him for a moment before exhaling softly "Or... you can gamble on the fact that my other memories might know how to." Huh? His gaze squinted, and she explained "I already told you... my body, my soul and memories got shredded by the rupture created by the first Honoured One." "So my other soul shards, which are trapped in other ruptures... might have the information on how to forge a body." Zhao Tian slowly stood up and asked "So you don''t even know if your memories hold the answer?" Eleanor nodded slowly. "Even I am not sure. I might not even know it." Taking a soft breath, he muttered "Then I have no other choice... even if there is a small chance." "I don''t care how many ruptures I enter; I want her back." "My Jing''er..." Chapter 753 753: The warmth Stepping out of the room, Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed in thought ''Ruptures...'' He can''t enter a rupture casually... because the last time he entered, he almost died. However now, with his cultivation and understanding of spatial energy he could enter a rupture. But the main question is... How to find them? They appear randomly, creating fissures in space, so he can''t really pinpoint their location. He knew that even with his strength, he couldn''t simply wander the world aimlessly in search of ruptures Li Jia and Xia Shenyi moved close to him "Tian.." With a soft breath, he looked at them "Now I have a clue to bring back Jing''er... but." Xia Shenyi placed a hand on his shoulder "You can''t find ruptures easily." His eyes narrowed in thought "Maybe I can ask Sect master... if there is any type of ''route'' in space that cultivators avoid where ruptures often happen." Hearing this, Xia Shenyi gave a nod "That is a good idea. But are you sure? The last time you entered a rupture..." Zhao Tian nodded his head "Its okay..." Meanwhile, Li Jia standing beside them was quite confused and asked "Tian, what is happening?" "Who is that inside... and why do you need to enter a rupture?" Xia Shenyi glanced at her and spoke "Jia... I will explain later." Li Jia hesitated for a moment before nodding reluctantly, though a faint frown remained on her lips. She turned to look at Zhao Tian "Tian... for now, let''s rest... you can plan your moves tomorrow." Zhao Tian closed his eyes for a moment to gather his thoughts. He knows that even though he has hope, he can''t act rashly and do things. She hugged his arm and getnly pulled him to his own room "Come on..." ... As Zhao Tian stepped into his room, Xia Shenyi and Li Jia, standing on either side of him, exchanged a brief glance before gently guiding him toward the bed. "Rest now..." Xia Shenyi murmured as she grasped his wrist, leading him forward. Li Jia, her eyes filled with soft concern, reached up to unfasten his outer robes, slowly sliding them off his shoulders. "You can''t keep pushing yourself like this," she whispered as her delicate fingers traced over his arm before placing a soothing hand against his chest. Zhao Tian let out a slow breath, allowing them to undress him down to his inner robes before they guided him onto the bed. Xia Shenyi slid in beside him first, pulling the blankets over all of them and her arms circled around his waist as she pressed herself against his side. Li Jia followed soon after, slipping under the covers on his other side, resting her head against his shoulder. For a moment, there was only silence. Li Jia was the first to move, shifting slightly so she could look up at him. Slowly, she reached up to cup his cheek before pressing a soft kiss to the corner of his lips. Her breath was warm against Zhao Tian''s skin as her fingers gently caressed his jawline before she pressed another soft kiss to his lips. Zhao Tian sighed against her touch and his grip on her tightened as he pulled her closer. Her body molded against his, soft and warm as her delicate scent filled his senses. Xia Shenyi, watching from his other side, smiled softly before leaning in as well. She pressed featherlight kisses down to his collarbone as her fingers slipped beneath the folds of his robes, caressing the firm planes of his chest. Li Jia, not wanting to be left behind, nuzzled against his cheek before capturing his lips in another kiss as her fingers threaded through his hair. His heart pounded as he felt their warmth enveloping him from both sides. Xia Shenyi smiled against his skin as she enjoyed the warmth of his body. "Tian..." Xia Shenyi whispered against his ear, her breath sending a shiver down his spine. "It feels like... its been a long while since I felt your body." Li Jia hummed in agreement, pressing herself more firmly against him. Zhao Tian exhaled deeply and his arms tightened around both of them as he let himself sink into their embrace. The warmth of their touch, the softness of their lips, and the way their bodies fit perfectly against his made the weight on his shoulders feel a little lighte... if only for tonight. He closed his eyes, surrendering to their love... ... Next day morning... Beside the waterfall, Velnorah was sitting naked on top of a rock as she watched the waterfall absentmindedly. Strands of her monochrome hair clung to her damp shoulders, and droplets of water trailed down the curves of her body, glistening like tiny crystals in the sunlight. As she was lost in thought, she felt someone walking towards her and turned her head to see who it was. Looking at Zhao Tian, she was surprised and hurriedly stood up "Tian.." He walked to her and her eyes trembled seeing the smile on his lips after months. Before she could say anything else, his strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her into his embrace "Norah.." H-Huh? Velnorah was dumbfounded to see this but she hurriedly hugged him back "Tian." Gently pulling back from the hug, Velnorah leaned forward and parted her lips before taking his lips in a soft kiss. Zhao Tian chuckled in her lips before reciprocating the kiss. A soft sigh escaped her as she melted into him, her arms winding around his neck Few moments later, they pulled back the kiss. Zhao Tian gazed at her with affection as his fingers brushed against her damp hair "I''m sorry for ignoring you these past days," Hearing this, she shook her head gently, "It''s okay... I know after your loss, you weren''t in a good state of mind." His gaze softened and he hugged her tightly "Thank you for understanding..." With a nod, she caressed his cheek and sighed into his arms "Good to see that you are back... I missed you." Zhao Tian gently patted her back, his fingers tracing soothing circles over her damp skin. "About your star..." he started hesitantly. But before he could continue, Velnorah quickly interjected, lifting her head to look into his eyes. "Let''s not talk about that. I don''t care much about it anyway." "Right now, I just want to be with you." With a soft sigh, he replied "Alright..." A small, satisfied smile touched her lips before she took a step back "Since you are already here.. lets bathe..." Zhao Tian just smiled and Velnorah had already started undoing the fastenings of his robe. His robe slipped down, pooling around his feet, leaving him bare from the waist up. Looking at the reddish scars marring his chest to his shoulder, her eyes trembled for a second. But she didn''t ask about it and took his hand before pulling him gently towards the water. She stepped into the shallow pool beneath the waterfall and the cool water lapping at her calves as she turned to face him. Zhao Tian watched her for a moment before following. As he waded closer, Velnorah reached out and placed her hands on his chest, pushing him gently beneath the falling water. The rush of the cool waterfall cascaded over him, washing away the weariness from his body. She stepped in beside him and wrapped her arms around his neck as she leaned in, pressing her soft lips against his once more. --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 754 754: A little talk *woosh* Dashing through the skies, Zhao Tian soared above the grand capital of the Jade Eclipse Dynasty. The afternoon sun cast a warm glow upon the land, its golden rays illuminating the grand palace that stood at the heart of the dynasty. With a sharp descent, Zhao Tian swiftly landed before the vast open courtyard leading to the palace gates. The impact of his arrival sent a gentle ripple of force across the ground, causing the surrounding guards to instinctively reach for their weapons... until they recognized who had arrived. Their eyes widened in shock and their bodies stiffened as looked at him. "L-Lord Zhao Tian..." one of the guards stammered. In an instant, all of them dropped to their knees, lowering their heads. One of the guards, realizing the gravity of the moment, immediately scrambled to his feet and dashed toward the palace entrance. He dashed through the grand corridors, breathing heavily. Inside the Hall, there are Sect master and Emperors of the neighbouring Empires for discussion. At the highest seat of the grand chamber Zhou Hein was sitting. Though newly appointed, he held himself with the grace and confidence of a ruler who had long been tempered by the burdens of the throne. As the discussions continued, the heavy doors of the hall suddenly burst open. A single guard rushed in, "Your Highness! Your Highness!" he called out, his voice laced with urgency. The sudden interruption caused the hall to fall into stunned silence. Every gaze turned toward the guard, brows furrowing at the disruption. Zhou Hein, sitting at the head of the chamber, narrowed his sharp gaze slightly. "What is happening?" The guard quickly lowered his head, beads of sweat forming on his brow. He took a deep breath before speaking "The Heaven-Sent Child, Lord Z-Zhao Tian... has arrived at the palace gates." At those words, the hall was thrown into complete silence. A single shiver ran through the room as the gathered sect masters and kings tensed in their seats. Zhao Tian. Some of the kings exchanged wary glances and their fingers tightened around the armrests of their seats. A brilliant smile suddenly appeared on the emperor''s face. He stood up from his grand throne "Brother is here?" Without hesitation, Zhou Hein descended from his throne and his imperial robes billowed behind him as he walked toward the grand doors of the hall. The gathered rulers and sect masters could only watch in stunned silence as the emperor himself moved to personally welcome the Heaven-Sent Child. Zhao Tian was already walking inside the palace when he saw Zhou Hein walking towards him. With a bow, he greeted him "Brother.. " Zhao Tian gave a nod and patted his shoulder "How are you doing?" Nodding his head, Zhou Hein replied "Everything is going well, Brother. The empire is stable and the sects are at peace." Zhao Tian glanced around and asked "I want to meet Sect Master Shuang... but when I reached her quarters, I heard she came to the Imperial Palace. So I came in search of her." Hearing this, Zhou Hein immediately nodded "I saw her with my mother, she must be with my mother in my mother''s private quarters." "Come, I''ll take you to her," Zhou Hein offered as he turned and lead the way through the opulent corridors. Zhao Tian followed as he silently observed his surroundings. Palace maids and attendants moved around with their heads respectfully bowed as they hurried about their duties. Occasionally, one would catch a glimpse of Zhao Tian, and upon recognizing him, their eyes would widen in awe before quickly lowering their gaze. With a soft sigh, Zhao Tian spoke "The court was full today, I see," he remarked. Zhou Hein chuckled, shaking his head slightly. "The throne has no shortage of petitioners, Brother. Kings from neighboring empires, sect masters seeking favor, and even rogue cultivators hoping for an opportunity to align with the dynasty." Zhao Tian let out a small hum of acknowledgment. "Do any of them pose a problem?" "None so far, Brother." Soon, they arrived at an doorway leading to the Empress''s private residence. Zhou Hein glanced at Zhao Tian and gestured toward the entrance "She should be inside. Shall we?" Zhao Tian nodded and he lowered his head "Then, i shall take my leave, Brother." As Zhao Tian stepped through the grand doorway, the scent of lotus incense welcomed him, blending with the faint aroma of freshly brewed tea. Inside there is Jade Empress and Ji Shuang sitting around a low wooden table conversing and drinking tea. The moment he stepped inside, both women turned to face him. Ji Shuang was surprised to see him and the Empress hurriedly stood up with a smile on her lips "Zhao Tian..." Zhao Tian gave a slight nod to her for respect and walked to Ji Shuang before taking a seat beside her on the luxurious couch. She moved a little closer and asked "Why are you here, Tian?" Looking at her, he replied with a faint smile "I came looking for you." The Empress sat back in her seat and looked at them curiously. Ji Shuang tilted her head slightly "Looking for me?" With a nod, he glanced at the Empress "Since both of you are here, it would be better, I guess..." "I want to know about these ruptures." Jade Empress and Sect Master Ji Shuang, both of them hold the highest positions in the Jade Eclipse Star. If there is anyone who has information regarding these occurrences, it would be them. Both of them looked at him curiously and he spoke "I want to know if there are specific zones or places where this rupture forms often." Hearing this, both of them exchanged a glance and Ji Shuang spoke "Tian... I think there are specific routes specified for cultivators to not travel in space." "However, these ruptures... they appear randomly. It''s not something we can predict. I don''t think we have specific data tracking where they occur most frequently." Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed slightly. He expected as much, but a part of him had hoped that someone within the highest echelons of power might have gathered more intelligence on the matter. The Empress lowered her head faintly and spoke "These technologies are new to the Jade Eclipse Star. We are still in the process of adapting to them, integrating what knowledge we can from those beyond our domain." "As of now, we do not possess the capability to map these ruptures. Zhao Tian, if this is what you seek, you may need to look elsewhere." She paused for a moment, then offered a solution "Perhaps the people of Ebon Luohe would have the information you need." "Their advancements in technology and spatial anomalies far exceed ours. If you wish, I can arrange an audience with the Emperor of Ebon Luohe. Perhaps he can provide you with the knowledge you need." Zhao Tian''s gaze narroed slightly ''Involving that guy into this?'' He already knew the Emperor of Ebon Luohe personally while he was back on Earth; they formed an alliance to help Earth. ''Maybe I can ask Lyra first...'' He shook his head and replied "For now, no need to talk to him about that." Ji Shuang looked at him and asked "Why are you researching about these Ruptures?" "Just some personal matters." Hearing this, her gaze narrowed slightly but she didn''t press it further and stayed silent. The Jade Empress stood up and poured some tea for him "Here, Zhao Tian..." With a nod, he accepted the tea and the conversation continued... about the Dynasty''s situation now. A little later, the door to the room swung open and someone entered the room. "Husband?" Hm? Zhao Tian looked at the entrance and saw Zhou Hanyu walking in "Hanyue?" ------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Quite bust with University stuff... thats why slow chaps Chapter 755 755: A celebration? [1] Hm? Zhao Tian raised her head to look at Zhou Hanyue, who just entered the room "Hanyue?" A smile appeared on her face as she hurriedly walked to him "Husband.. as I heard from the maids you are really here." She sat beside him on the couch and hugged his left arm, leaning onto him. Looking at her, he gave a faint nod as he placed his hand above hers "Yeah.. I came here to meet the Sect Master." She sighed and leaned her head on his shoulder "You were very busy with Alchemy that you barely even got time to come and meet me." Hearing this, he smiled and kissed her head "Well, forgive me for that... I will surely come to see you often from now on." Zhou Hanyue was excited to hear this and raised her head to look at him "You promise?" His gaze softened, and he gave a smile "Yeah." She leaned forward and kissed his cheek, relishing the warmth of his skin. Ji Shuang''s eyes squinted in thought as she noticed his demeanor... for the first time after Yao Jing''s death, he felt a little energetic. He doesn''t have that dull look in his face anymore. ''What happened?'' The Empress coughed gently and spoke "Hanyue... you are still the princess of the Jade Eclipse Dynasty." Zhou Hanyue just sighed and replied "It doesn''t matter..." "I am still a wife to my Husband." The Empress shook her head helplessly, but was also happy in her heart to see that Zhou Hanyue was finally enjoying her life. Perhaps, after everything, her daughter had finally found her happiness. Taking a sip of his tea, Zhao Tian muttered "I saw that Zhou Hein is also doing well." Keeping her smile, the Empress replied "He is still very young and new to all of this... but I am personally training him." "After his father''s death, he became determined... far more than I ever expected. He carries the weight of his responsibilities with a sense of duty that would make his father proud." "There is still much he needs to understand, but he is not reckless. He listens, observes, and absorbs everything around him." Zhao Tian''s gaze squinted slightly "And what about the Apex Stars." "They support us. Within a few years, everything will return to normal. The storm has passed, and stability is returning to the dynasty." Zhao Tian nodded his head in understanding, and Zhou Hanyue leaned forward to whisper in his ear "Are you free later?" Zhao Tian gave a nod and replied "Yeah, I am..." A smile bloomed on Zhou Hanyue''s face "Want to spend the afternoon with me?" Hearing this, his gaze softened "Sure..." A big smile appeared on her face and she took his hand without hesitation, her fingers wrapping around his as if she had done so a thousand times before. "Come on, let''s leave now." Zhao Tian placed the tea cup on the table and stood up as she pulled her up. He turned to look at the two women "I will take my leave...." Both women smiled and nodded their heads. ... As they walked through the corridors of the palace, the soft hum of conversations and the occasional footsteps of attendants filled the air. Zhou Hanyue held his hand firmly, "It feels like it''s been forever since we had a moment alone," she murmured, her tone carrying a hint of longing. "You''ve been so busy that I barely even get to see you. Sometimes I wonder if you still remember that I exist." Zhao Tian glanced at her and his grip tightened slightly. "I remember." Zhou Hanyue laughed softly. "You say that, but you barely visit." He let out a sigh and raised his hand, gently caressing her hair "I know... I''ll make it up to you." "You better..." "Mhm..." "Oh, Lady Hanyue..." Zhou Hanyue turned her head and looked at Lan Shuqin who was walking towards her "Shuqin." Lan Shuqin came to a stop before them, exhaling softly as if she had been searching for quite some time "I have been searching for you. Where did you go?" Giggling, Zhou Hanyue hugged Zhao Tian''s arm tightly "I heard from the other maids that he came back, so I went searching for him." Lan Shuqin turned to look at Zhao Tian and bowed her head "It''s been a while, Master Tian." With a smile, he nodded his head "Hmm..." ... Under the nightsky, sitting on a pavilion inside the palace gardens, a soft sigh escaped Zhao Tian''s lips. Today, he had spent the entire day with Zhou Hanyue. She dragged him across the palace, pulling him into small walks, teasing him with playful words, stealing lighthearted kisses whenever she thought no one was watching. A faint smile unknowingly appeared on his lips as he looked at Zhou Hanyue, who was sleeping, with her head resting on his shoulder. Yesterday and today, spending time with his wives has really calmed his heart... The weight he has been carrying for months eased a lot. Maybe it was actually the hope that he can save Yao Jing, soothing his heart. At this time, Lan Shuqin walked there and saw Zhou Hanyue sleeping against his shoulder. She couldn''t help but chuckle and asked "Seems like Lady Hanyue fell asleep." Zhao Tian nodded, his hand gently adjusting Zhou Hanyue''s hair so it wouldn''t fall over her face. "Yeah... she was quite energetic today." He patted the empty space beside him. "Come, sit." With a smile, she came and sat beside him on the wooden bench. "How are you doing, Master Tian... I think it''s been two weeks since I last met you." Looking at her, his gaze softened "I am doing good. How about you?" She moved a little closer to him and mutered "I''ve been doing great too. Serving Lady Hanyue, as always..." She paused, her lips curving slightly. "Though, now that she''s more energetic and takes care of things herself, my workload has lightened significantly." "And to spend my free time, I am now working at a small restaurant in the capital Zhao Tian was surprised to hear this and muttered "That''s great..." Smiling, she replied "Mhm... I am enjoying it a lot." "And tonight there is a local celebration for a marriage. I wanted to attend that..." "So, I came to check in on Lady Hanyue before leaving and now she is sleeping." Hearing this, an idea appeared in Zhao Tian''s mind and he asked "How about I come with you?" Eh? Lan Shuqin was dumbfounded to hear this "You? In that place?" Zhao Tian shrugged lightly "Why not?" Lan Shuqin hesitated for a moment before looking at Zhou Hanyue "But lady Hanyue..." Looking at her, he replied "We can make her sleep in her room... and we can go there." "It''s been a while since we last spent time together." Lan Shuqin''s eyes trembled slightly and a faint blush dusted her cheeks as she caressed the ring on her finger... "Mhm." With care, Zhao Tian shifted Zhou Hanyue into his arms and carried her back to her chambers. The moment he placed her on the bed and tucked her in, she let out a small sigh, shifting slightly before settling into peaceful slumber once more. He watched her for a moment before turning away. By the time he returned, Lan Shuqin was waiting for him at the pavilion, looking slightly flustered. "Let''s go," he muttered, offering his arm. Lan Shuqin hesitated briefly before slipping her arm through his, a soft smile gracing her lips. "Alright." Together, they left the palace grounds, heading toward the lively streets of the capital, where the night was just beginning to stir with celebration. Chapter 756 756: A celebration? [2] Together, Zhao Tian and Lan Shuqin made their way through the winding stone paths of the palace gardens and toward the capital. As they approached the town, the streets were already bustling with laughter and excitement. The sound of traditional music filled the air, and colorful lanterns hung from every post, casting a warm and festive glow over the cobbled roads. Stalls lined the streets, selling fragrant street food, trinkets, and handcrafted ornaments. They strolled through the marketplace, stopping occasionally as Lan Shuqin pointed out various foods and crafts. As they continued walking, a group of performers took center stage in the town square, preparing for a traditional dance. The crowd eagerly gathered and cheered as the musicians struck the first notes. Zhao Tian and Lan Shuqin found a quiet spot near a small bridge and leaned against the wooden railing to watch the dancers. Lan Shuqin sighed, resting her arms on the railing "I used to dream about attending these kinds of celebrations when I was younger. But back then, my duties as a maid took up most of my time. Now, I finally get to enjoy them." Zhao Tian turned to her and smiled gently "Then I''m glad I came with you. It makes the night more special." Her cheeks flushed slightly, but before she could respond, a familiar voice called out. "Shuqin! You''re here! And... oh! You brought someone?!" A middle-aged woman approached them and a smile appeared on Lan Shuqin''s face "Madam Liu! Yes, this is..." She hesitated, glancing at Zhao Tian, unsure of how to introduce him. Zhao Tian simply smiled and nodded. "A friend." Madam Liu''s eyes twinkled with curiosity "Are you still planning to come to the restaurant after this? We''re a bit short-handed tonight, and I could use the help." Lan Shuqin glanced at Zhao Tian hesitantly, but he only smiled. "I''ll help too." "You?" madam Liu looked genuinely surprised. "You look like a noble cultivator, not a server." He shrugged faintly "It could be fun." Lan Shuqin couldn''t help but chuckle before shaking her head. "Alright, let''s see how long you last." The restaurant was cozy, tucked between two large buildings. Customers filled the tables, chatting and laughing while the staff rushed between them, serving dishes and taking orders. The scent of sizzling meat and freshly baked bread filled the air, making Zhao Tian''s stomach rumble slightly. Lan Shuqin handed him an apron with a teasing smile. "Here, put this on." He blinked in surprise "You''re really making me do this, huh?" "You said you''d help," she reminded him with a giggle. With a resigned sigh, he slipped the apron over his robes and followed her to the kitchen, where Madam Liu quickly assigned them tasks. Lan Shuqin was in charge of taking orders, while Zhao Tian found himself carrying trays of steaming dishes to waiting customers. It was... chaotic, to say the least. Zhao Tian moved through the crowded restaurant, balancing a tray of steaming dumplings and bowls of fragrant noodle soup. The chatter of diners filled the air, blending with the sizzling of food being prepared in the kitchen. At first, it was a bit awkward... but soon he began to enjoy the unfamiliar experience. "Here you go," he said, placing a plate of crispy roast duck on a table where a family sat eagerly waiting. The elderly man at the table eyed him with curiosity. "Young man, you don''t look like a regular server. Is this your first time?" Zhao Tian smiled faintly. "Yeah." "Well, you''re doing well enough. Just don''t spill the tea," the man chuckled, lifting his cup. Zhao Tian nodded his head with a smile, before moving to the next table. The night continued, with the two of them moving in sync... Lan Shuqin taking orders, Zhao Tian serving dishes, and occasionally dodging overly excited children running through the restaurant. ... As the night wore on, the restaurant gradually settled into a more manageable rhythm. The initial chaos had faded, leaving behind a warm, bustling atmosphere filled with laughter and satisfied sighs from customers enjoying their meals. Zhao Tian adjusted his apron as he placed the last of the dishes onto a nearby table. Lan Shuqin wiped her brow, stealing a glance at Zhao Tian. "Not bad for your first time. Maybe you have a future in this if cultivation doesn''t work out, Master Tian." He couldn''t help but chuckle, undoing the apron strings. "I''ll consider it." Madam Liu clapped her hands together as she approached them "You two were wonderful tonight. Thank you for the help. Here, have some pastries as a token of my gratitude." She handed them a small cloth-wrapped bundle filled with sweet, fragrant pastries. Lan Shuqin smiled and accepted it eagerly "Thank you, Madam Liu! We''ll enjoy these while watching the wedding." Madam Liu''s eyes twinkled "Ah, so you''re heading to see the ceremony? It''s a grand affair tonight. The entire town is celebrating." Zhao Tian and Lan Shuqin bid their farewells and made their way out of the restaurant, stepping into the cool night air. Lan Shuqin tore off a piece of pastry and popped it into her mouth as they walked. "I always loved watching weddings. They''re so full of happiness and new beginnings." Zhao Tian glanced at her with a small smile on his lips "Have you ever thought about your own?" She nearly choked on her pastry, coughing slightly before giving him an embarrassed glare. "W-Why would you ask that?" He shrugged, feigning innocence. "Just curious." She huffed and looked away. "Well, maybe one day. But it''s not exactly my priority right now." They reached the central plaza, where the wedding ceremony was already in full swing. The bride and groom stood beneath an elaborately decorated arch with their hands intertwined as an elder recited blessings. Colorful silk banners fluttered in the air, and flower petals were scattered along the ground. The couple exchanged vows, and as they sealed their union, the crowd erupted in cheers. Fireworks burst into the sky, painting the night in brilliant hues of red and gold. Lan Shuqin clasped her hands together, watching the scene with awe. "It''s beautiful..." Zhao Tian, however, found himself watching her instead. The way the lantern light reflected in her eyes, the genuine joy on her face... it was a sight more captivating than the fireworks above. She turned toward him and caught his gaze. "What?" He simply shook his head as a soft chuckle escaped his lips "Nothing..." She smiled, a little flustered, before looking back at the newlywed couple as they bowed to the cheering crowd. Zhao Tian closed his eyes for a moment ''It truly is beautiful...'' ---------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 757 757: A celebration? [3] As Zhao Tian and Lan Shuqin stood among the crowd, watching the joyous wedding festivities... suddenly a distant rumble of thunder echoed through the night. The warm glow of lanterns flickered as a sudden gust of wind swept through the town square, carrying the scent of rain. Lan Shuqin tilted her head slightly, gazing at the sky. "It feels like it might¡ª" Before she could finish, a cool droplet landed on her cheek. Then another. Within moments, the gentle drizzle turned into a heavy downpour, drenching everything in its path. Gasps and laughter erupted from the crowd as people scrambled for cover, shielding themselves with their sleeves or rushing toward the nearby buildings. The musicians hurriedly packed their instruments, and the bride and groom were quickly ushered under a large canopy. Zhao Tian blinked as rain cascaded down his face and his robes began to cling to his body. He turned to Lan Shuqin, who stood frozen in place, her hair already damp and sticking to her cheeks. "Well, this is unexpected," she murmured as she brushed away wet strands from her forehead. Zhao Tian chuckled. "Come on, let''s find some shelter." They ran through the scattering crowd, but most of the shops and buildings were already full of people seeking refuge. Spotting a narrow alleyway, Zhao Tian gently grabbed her wrist. "Over there." Together, they hurried through the rain, their footsteps splashing against the wet cobblestone. At the far end of the alley, they found a small wooden awning attached to what seemed to be an abandoned shop. It was barely large enough for two people, but it was dry. Lan Shuqin ducked under the shelter first, shaking off some of the rain from her sleeves. "This isn''t much, but at least we''re not standing in the middle of the street like fools." Zhao Tian followed and joined her under it. The space was cramped, with their shoulders touching as they stood beneath the wooden beams. The rhythmic patter of rain against the roof filled the silence, creating an oddly serene atmosphere. Lan Shuqin let out a soft laugh and hugged her arms "I didn''t expect to end the night like this." Zhao Tian glanced at her, noticing how the dim light of the distant lanterns reflected in her dark eyes. A few droplets still clung to her lashes. Without a second thought, he reached for her hands, rubbing them between his palms to warm them up. She stiffened at first but didn''t pull away. Instead, she lowered her gaze to their joined hands and her fingers twitched slightly in his grasp. A faint blush crept up her cheeks as she muttered "You surprise me sometimes, Master Tian." Hm? he blinked in surprise and she shook her head "Nothing..." For a while, they simply stood there, listening to the rain and the distant echoes of celebration. The chill of the night air was barely noticeable now, replaced by the warmth between them. Lan Shuqin finally looked up and her expression softened slightly "The rain might not stop for a while..." Zhao Tian gave a nod, looking up at the sky "Then I suppose we''ll have to wait." As the rain continued to pour, the scent of damp earth and fresh rain filled the air. Lan Shuqin let out a small breath, hugging herself again as another cool gust of wind swept through the alley. Seeing this, Zhao Tian frowned slightly and hesitated for a moment before sighing. He moved a little closer to her and hugged her in her arms, sharing his warmth with her. Lan Shuqin''s eyes widened in surprise and her body stiffened slightly. She raised her head to look into his blue eyes "Master Tian..." she started, but her words trailed off. Slowly, hesitantly, she let herself lean into him, resting her forehead against his shoulder. "Just for a little while," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the rain. Zhao Tian''s hold tightened slightly as his chin brushed against the top of her head. "Take all the time you need." Lan Shuqin closed her eyes for a moment before leaning on his shoulder. The rain drummed softly against the wooden shelter above them. A faint chill lingered in the air, but wrapped in each other''s warmth, neither Zhao Tian nor Lan Shuqin paid it any mind. Lan Shuqin''s fingers curled slightly against his robe a little bit hesitant but unwilling to pull away. She could feel his steady heartbeat and the strength in his arms as he held her. Slowly, she lifted her gaze, her eyes meeting his. Zhao Tian looked down at her as droplets of rain clung to his white hair, sliding down his cheek and catching in the faint glow of distant lanterns. His usual confidence seemed to falter for just a moment as he looked at her... Lan Shuqin swallowed, suddenly aware of how close they were... that she could practically hear his breath now. Her heart pounded in her chest. She wasn''t sure if it was from the cold, from the rain, or maybe... Zhao Tian''s eyes flickered downward, lingering on her lips for a brief second before darting back up to meet her gaze again. Lan Shuqin''s breath hitched and her gaze fell on his lips, where a small drop of water clung to his lower lip. For a second, a strange thought crossed her mind... She felt thirsty as if wanting to drink that water droplet, wondering if it would quench her thirst. She envied that water droplet for being able to touch his soft lips. This is reckless. But... Before she could think any further, before she could stop herself, she moved... just a bit closer. Zhao Tian''s eyes trembled in surprise and his fingers instinctively tightened around her waist. As they looked at each other, a faint blush crossed Lan Shuqin''s cheeks... He leaned forward slightly and stopped for a second, as if giving her the chance to pull away, to change her mind. But she didn''t. Her eyelashes fluttered, and she closed her eyes for a moment before parting her lips. The space between them finally disappeared as the warmth of his lips brushed against hers in the gentlest of touches. It was soft. Her fingers curled on his robes as she felt his smooth lips gently sucking on her own lips. It was impossibly soft... and a warmth spread through his chest, feeling his hot breath. "Master Tian...." She sighed against his lips as he continued to suck her tenderly. His other hand hesitated for a moment before he raised his fingers and caressed her damp cheek, tracing away the raindrops that clung to her skin. He gently sucked on her lower lip, savoring the warmth of her plump lips. Lan Shuqin felt lightheaded. She had never thought a kiss could feel like this. Like being caught in a slow-burning fire, melting away... yet never wanting it to stop. ----------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 758 758: After the rain [1] A bit later, both of them pulled back their lips from teh kiss and slowly opened their eyes. Both of them looked at each other and Lan Shuqin''s gaze subtly fell on his lips... the same lips she claimed just now. Her cheeks burned and the warmth crept from her face down to her neck, spreading through her entire body. She felt feverish... H-Huh? What? Her eyes trembled and she could feel teh lingering heat of his lips on her lips. She was so ashamed... as she was the one who first leaned in to initiate the kiss. ''W-Why did I even do that?'' ''I got carried away...'' Her gaze dropped to his chest, unable to meet his eyes. Her fingers twitched, and finally, she forced herself to let go, stepping back just enough to put some distance between them. The space between them was small, yet it felt unbearably vast. Zhao Tian exhaled softly, and when she dared to glance up, she found him watching her. And she could see that even he is surprised and is now hesitant. That alone made her heart race even more. Why isn''t he saying anything? Did he regret it? Did she regret it? Her face burned hotter. She raised her hands to her cheeks instinctively, as if she could somehow wipe away the heat. But it was useless. She was blushing too hard, and she knew Zhao Tian could see it. The realization made her stomach twist in embarrassment. For a moment, she considered laughing it off, saying something lighthearted to dispel the tension... but nothing came to mind. Her thoughts were a tangled mess and her emotions are even worse. The rain continued to pour and the steady rhythm was loud in the silence between them. Zhao Tian also felt quite awkward, as he also didn''t expect it to spiral that way... He turned his gaze and looked at Lan Shuqin whose face is burning deep red in the cold. He cleared his throat lightly. "Shuqin... Are you... alright?" Lan Shuqin nearly flinched at the sound of his voice. "Y-Yes!" she blurted out immediately, too fast, too loud. She wanted to disappear because of the embarrassment. "I mean..." She quickly tried to correct herself, lowering her voice. "Y-yes. I''m fine." She forced herself to glance up at him, just for a second, but immediately regretted it. He was still looking at her, which made her heart tremble all over again. The rain still fell around them as the droplets cascaded off the roof of their small shelter. Yet, despite the cold, her body still felt warm. She wanted to leave. Before she does something reckless again. "We should..." She took a shaky breath, forcing her thoughts into order. "We should go back. The rain might ease up soon." Zhao Tian hummed softly, considering her words. His gaze lingered on her for a moment longer before he finally nodded. "Alright..." Lan Shuqin closed her eyes for a moment as she knew that this moment wouldn''t simply fade away like the rain. That they had crossed a line tonight. And there was no going back. Zhao Tian and Lan Shuqin stepped out from the shelter and the cool drizzle still lingered in the air. The damp earth softened beneath their steps, and the distant rumble of thunder echoed through the night. Lan Shuqin kept her gaze forward and her fingers curled into the damp fabric of her sleeves. Her lips still tingled, betraying the memory of the kiss she had stolen. She bit the inside of her cheek and her mind spiraled with the weight of her actions. ''I have betrayed Lady Hanyue...'' As the rain lightened into a soft mist, Zhao Tian finally broke the silence. "Shuqin." She stiffened slightly but turned to face him, "Yes?" He hesitated, but then with a low sigh, he asked "About earlier..." Her stomach twisted. "It was nothing." The words tumbled out faster than she intended. "I mean... it was just the moment. The rain. The atmosphere. It... It doesn''t have to mean anything." Even as she spoke, her heart pounded against her ribs, screaming at her... Zhao Tian''s gaze lowered "Is that really how you feel?" H-Huh? Lan Shuqin realized what he is asking and she wasn''t sure how to answer. She shook her head, trying to gather herself. "Yes, it doesn''t mean anything. We shouldn''t..." Her voice wavered. "We shouldn''t complicate things." Hearing this, Zhao Tian looked up at the sky and spoke "I see, let''s return then." Lan Shuqin noticed a tinge of sorrow in his tone and her eyes quivered ''Master Tian...'' She swallowed as guilt settled in her chest like a cold weight. ... As they reached the Palace, they walked through the corridor and swiftly reached Lan Shuqin''s room. Pushing the door, she entered first "Come in, Master Tian..." He followed her and without looking at him, she moved toward a cabinet and retrieved two fresh towels. She turned, stepping closer to him. "Here," she murmured, holding out a towel. Zhao Tian took it and lifted the towel to his hair as he began to brush out the damp strands of his hair. Lan Shuqin did the same, squeezing her hair with the cloth, feeling the cool moisture seep into the fabric as stray droplets ran down the curve of her neck. Her gaze flickered to Zhao Tian for a brief moment. The light illuminated the beautiful contours of his face and his robes, now heavier from the rain, clung to his broad shoulders, outlining his bosy. She quickly looked away, feeling her face heat up again. Focusing on her task, she wiped her hair dry as best as she could, then moved toward her wardrobe. Sliding the doors open, she retrieved a set of night clothes. "I''ll go change," she said quickly and waiting for a response, she disappeared into the adjoining restroom. As he was alone, Zhao Tian also decided to change his clothes and began to strip. A bit later, Lan Shuqin stepped out of her restroom wearing night clotehs and looked at Zhao Tian who was wearing new robes and is brushing his hair. Then, her gaze inadvertently dipped lower... to the parts of him still exposed, the faint lines of muscle, the way the robe was only partially tied¡ª She looked away almost instantly. Uh... With a sigh, he gave her the towel and she took it from his hand. "I am leaving..." Zhao Tian uttered as he stepped out of the room. ... Walking to the balcony near the room, Zhao Tian leaned on the railing and looked at the night palace as drizzling rain moistened the landscape. "Husband?" Hm? He turned his head and looked at Zhou Hanyue walking towards him from teh other room. Lan Shuqin and Zhou Hanyue''s rooms were always close to each other afteer all. ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 759 759: After the rain [2] "Hanyue..." Smiling, Zhou Hanyue walked to him. "Sorry, I slept earlier..." she said in a soft voice that made his heart soften. With a shake of his head, he replied with a smile "It''s alright." She reached out and hugged his arm, leaning into him slightly as she looked at his wet hair. "Did you get wet in the rain," she asked, her fingers lightly brushing through his hair, feeling the dampness. "Yeah," he muttered tilting his head slightly at her touch "I went out with Shuqin for a while... and it began raining, so I came back." Zhou Hanyue was amused to hear this and her gaze narrowed slightly "So, you cheated on me with Shuqin.. hmm." Hearing this, Zhao Tian shook his head helplessly and she moved in front of him, wrapping her arms around his neck. She rested her head on his shoulder and muttered "You don''t have to hide anything from me... I know you have other lovers besides me." Zhao Tian hugged her waist and she continued to speak "That day, when you came to stop my marriage..." "I saw those two women rushing to you and kissing you..." Her grip tightened just a little before she sighed softly as her warm breath tickled his neck. "I know, I just didn''t bring it up because I thought it would make things awkward between us." Zhao Tian exhaled softly and hugged her closer "Are you angry that I hid it from you and married you without saying anything about it?" Hearing this, she shook her head "No, the marriage we did was arranged by my foolish father." She chuckled softly "I never cared about you then... so even if you have told me, I would have never cared about it." She lifted her head to look into his eyes as she spoke "But now..." Raising her hand, she gently caressed his cheek "But, now I do care, husband..." She looked away for a brief moment before continuing, "When we first married, I didn''t think much about it. It was just another duty forced upon me... something my father decided for me. But over time, you..." She trailed off, as if unsure how to put her feelings into words. "You didn''t force me to be your obedient wife.. and took your time with me, trying to get close to me." "But.. i was the one constantly pushing you because I was scared of my curse, forgive me for that rude behavior." With a chuckle, he leaned forward and kissed her forehead "Don''t worry about it. I find that part cute about you..." "That cold and indifferent face of yours looked so adorable." Hearing this, a small blush took over her cheeks and she gently hit his chest "Don''t say that, it''s embarrassing, Husband." Zhao Tian just chuckled "Why not? I want to talk about... how beautiful and cute my wife is...." As he spoke, he raised his hand and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear... She closed her eyes for a moment, feeling his touch "That day, when you killed Zhou Shan... and declared me as your wife, I decided to become your wife." "I didn''t know what was happening to you before you came to rescue me..." "But I saw the exhaustion in your eyes and saw you forcing yourself to fight despite the pain." "Seeing you fight so hard for me made my heart flutter." "I treated you coldly and pushed you away... but despite that, you came for me.. My husband came to rescue me." She opened her eyes, looking at him "How could I not fall for such a man?" Zhao Tian''s gaze softened upon hearing this as he continued caressing her cheek. "You are my husband," she continued... "And I... I am yours. Not because of an arranged marriage or obligation, but because I choose to be." A slow smile spread across Zhao Tian''s lips. There was something intoxicating about hearing those words from her, knowing that she had finally opened her heart to him. "You don''t know how long I''ve wanted to hear that," he said softly. She chuckled, as if a burden had been lifted from her chest. "Then listen well, because I won''t say it again," she teased. Zhao Tian smiled and brought his lips closer to hers "Oh? I''ll just have to make you say it again, then." She just giggled and her gaze slowly drifted to his lips "Husband... can I uh.. like.. Can I kiss you on the lips?" She wasn''t the type to demand love or beg for affection. But right now, she allowed herself to be honest. Zhao Tian let out a chuckle and spoke "Hanyue, you don''t need to ask permission for that." She smiled and hesitantly leaned closer and her eyes flickered up to meet his one last time, seeking silent permission. Then, finally, her lips pressed softly against his. Zhou Hanyue''s fingers curled against his chest, her entire body warming at the sensation. Zhao Tian remained still, letting her take her time, letting her set the pace. A few seconds passed before she pulled away and she lowered her gaze, feeling a mix of embarrassment and exhilaration. "That was..." "Not nearly enough," Zhao Tian finished for her. Before she could respond, he tilted her chin upward, guiding her lips back to his. This time, he took the lead and his lips moved against hers with more passion, deepening the kiss as his arms encircled her waist. Zhou Hanyue let out a soft sound of surprise but didn''t pull away. Instead, she melted into him, allowing him to teach her what a true kiss felt like. Her fingers found their way to his shoulders, gripping onto him for support as the kiss grew more intense. Zhao Tian took his time savoring her, tasting the sweetness of her lips and the warmth of her breath mingling with his. When they finally parted, Zhou Hanyue was breathless, and her cheeks were flushed with a deep shade of red. She touched her lips with her fingertips "You''re... unfair." Zhao Tian chuckled, brushing his thumb over her lower lip. "You asked for a kiss. I simply made sure you got a proper one." She just smiled and leaned onto his shoulder "Shameless Husband..." They stood like that for a while, wrapped in each other''s warmth as the rain outside continued its gentle drizzle. After a long moment, Zhou Hanyue spoke again, "I don''t know what the future holds, Husband." "But if there ever comes a time when you grow tired of me... if your heart drifts elsewhere..." Zhao Tian pulled away slightly, forcing her to look up at him. His eyes narrowed, displeased by her words "Don''t ever say that again." Zhou Hanyue blinked, startled by his intensity. Zhao Tian exhaled, shaking his head before speaking again. "I don''t take vows lightly, Hanyue. If I wanted to leave you, I would have let you go a long time ago." He interwined his fingers with hers "I don''t care how many women are in my life... you will always have your place. No one can take that from you. I will never get tired of you..." Zhou Hanyue stared at him for a long moment before finally smiling. A small, genuine smile... "Then, my dear husband," she said softly, squeezing his hand, "I suppose you''re stuck with me." Zhao Tian chuckled, leaning down to press a kiss to her forehead. "That''s exactly how I want it to be." She raised her hand, placing a finger on his lip "Then, you have to prove it..." Hm? Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow "Prove it?" Giggling, she took a step back and slowly made her way toward her room. A playful smile curved her lips as her delicate fingers reached for the sash of her robe. With a graceful tug, the fabric loosened, slipping from her shoulders and pooled at her feet. She then reached for her underwear and threw it aside... Eh? Zhao Tian blinked his eyes in surprise. By the time she reached the door, she was completely naked. Pushing the door, she turned to look at him over her shoulder "Well, if you have many wives.. I guess I don''t have to tell you what I want." With that, she entered the room, and Zhao Tian shook his head helplessly before following her. "This woman..." ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 760 760: *Getting some warmth from the chilling rain [1]* Zhao Tian stood frozen for a moment and his eyes followed the silhouette of Zhou Hanyue as she disappeared into the room. "This woman..." he muttered under his breath and a helpless chuckle escaped his lips as he shook his head. He walked to the room and opened the door with a quiet creak. There he saw her standing near the bed with her back to him as her long dark hair cascaded down her spine. The soft glow of the light bathed her skin in gold, highlighting the delicate curve of her waist, the swell of her hips, and the tantalizing roundness of her ass. She glanced over her shoulder at him, "Get over here." Before she could fully turn, he grabbed her by the waist, and spun her around to face him. "Ah..." Zhou Hanyue let out a surprised gasp that melted into a giggle as he lifted her effortlessly, her legs dangling for a moment before he tossed her onto the bed. She landed with a soft bounce, the plush sheets crumpling beneath her, and she propped herself up on her elbows, looking at him. He climbed onto the bed and his wet hair dripped faintly onto her skin as he gazed down at her. She was breathtaking... her full breasts rising and falling with each breath, her nipples already hardening under his stare. "You wanted proof, wife?" he murmured as he lowered himself, his lips brushing against hers in a kiss that started soft, like the first drop of rain before a storm. Her mouth parted beneath his, and he deepened the kiss as his tongue slid against hers, which made her sigh into him. She melted beneath him and her arms winded around his neck as she pulled him closer, her fingers digging into his shoulders. He broke the kiss only to trail his lips lower, brushing them along the delicate line of her jaw, then down the column of her neck. "Husband..." she whispered, as he kissed the tender spot just below her ear. He lingered there, sucking gently until she squirmed and a soft moan escaped her lips. Then he moved lower, his mouth finding the hollow of her throat and the curve of her collarbone. His hands slid down from her face, tracing the sides of her body until they found her breasts. "They are incredible," he muttered as his hands cupped them gently at first, feeling their weight, their softness, before his grip tightened, squeezing them. "Mnnghh~" He dipped his head, and lips brushed the swell of one breast, teasing her with little kisses. Then he took her nipple into his mouth, sucking gently at first. "Haa..." She gasped and her back arched a bit, pushing her body even closer to him. "Husband..." she whispered again as her fingers tightened in his damp hair. He sucked harder and his tongue flicked over the stiff nipple, playing with it until it was swollen and sensitive. Her whole body tingled, heat pooling low in her belly as he kept going. He pulled back for a second, just to look at her nipple, now shining with his saliva and redder now, begging for more. "Hanyue," he muttered before he went to the other one. He kissed it first, soft and sweet, then sucked it deep, rolling it with his tongue. "Hmmnggg~" She squirmed under him as her fingers dug into his skin. His hands never stopped... cupping her breasts, squeezing them tight as his thumbs brushed the nipples he wasn''t sucking. He switched back and forth, like he couldn''t get enough, leaving her breathless. He opened his mouth and his teeth grazed one nipple, a light bite that stung just right. "Angh~" She yelped in mild pain and he chuckled against her, soothing it with a slow lick. "Is it too much?" he asked, glancing up at her, his lips hovering over her skin. She shook her head quick with an embarrassing smile and he grinned, biting again... harder this time, enough to leave a faint mark. "Good," he muttered, kissing the spot he''d bitten, then sucking it to darken the bruise. His hands squeezed her breasts together, pushing them up so he could bury his face between them and kiss the soft skin there. Zhao Tian''s mouth lingered on her breasts and his lips are still wet from sucking, leaving faint red marks where his teeth had grazed her skin. Zhou Hanyue''s chest rose and fell fast, as she watched him with her fingers still tangled in his damp hair. He gave her nipples one last slow lick, before his eyes drifted lower. He shifted down the bed as his hands slid from her breasts to her sides, tracing the curve of her ribs with warm palms. His lips found her abdomen, brushing softly against the smooth skin just below her chest. She tensed for a second and a little giggle slipped out at the ticklish feel of it. He grinned against her and kissed her stomach again as he flicked out his tongue to taste her. He licked a lazy line down her abdomen, watching her squirm as the heat built in her eyes. When he reached her belly button, he paused before pressing his lips there, sucking gently. "Haa..." She gasped, but he chuckled and let his tongue dip into the shallow dip of her navel, teasing the edges with slow, wet circles. "Husband..." she breathed and her fingers dug into his shoulders as he kept going. He sucked her belly button again, harder this time, pulling the skin lightly between his lips, then licked inside it. "Haha... ngh~" She squirmed harder as a mix of giggles and moans spilled out, her legs shifting restlessly against the sheets. "Tickles, huh?" he teased, glancing up at her with a smile, She nodded with her cheeks red, but the way her eyes begged told him she didn''t want him to stop. He kissed her belly button once more, soft and sweet, then dragged his tongue around it, tracing the tiny curve like it was the most important thing he''d ever taste. "Mmngh...." Her stomach fluttered under his mouth, muscles jumping every time he sucked or licked. He pressed his face closer, nuzzling her abdomen and letting his tongue play. "Haa... husband..." she managed, and her voice broke as her hands slid up to grip his hair again. He sucked her belly button one more time, leaving it wet and shiny, then licked a slow path back up her stomach, tasting her skin all over again. His hands reached down, reaching her thighs, and he parted them gently, revealing her holy shrine. Chapter 761 761: *Getting some warmth from the chilling rain [2]* He looked at the tender folds of the pink flesh of pussy with a small clit above that with just a faint shadow of short hair above it, He leaned in, pressing a kiss to her inner thigh, right where her leg met her body "Husband..." she whispered in a shaky voice and her hands clutched the sheets as he kissed her again. His breath was hot against her thigh as he nipped her lightly, just a quick scrape of teeth that made her jump. "Hnn..." He soothed it with a kiss, then moved closer and his hands spread her wider, opening her up completely. His eyes flicked up to hers for a second and saw the flush on her cheeks, the way her lips parted... and then he looked back down at her pussy. She raised her hand and grabbed his head, pulling him down closer to her pussy as his nose hit her clit. She wrapped his head with her thighs "Come on... pleasure me more, Husband." He leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to her lips, right at the center. "Haangh~~" She moaned and he kissed her again, slower, letting his lips linger as he felt her heat against his mouth. Then he moved up, finding her clit already peeking out, begging for him. He kissed it lightly, and she jolted as her hips lifted off the bed a little. "Ohhhhh!" she gasped, and he chuckled before kissing it again, firmer this time. "Hanyue..." he muttered against her with his voice muffled as he licked again, longer this time, dragging his tongue from the bottom of her clit to the top. His mouth stayed pressed against her clit and he sucked in her wet juices as they driubbled down his chin. "H-Husband..." Zhou Hanyue shook and she was barely holding herself together. He licked her lips, dragging his tongue up and down, savoring every drop of her. His tongue pushed past her lips, slipping inside her and her taste flooded his mouth as he thrust his tongue in, curling it up to feel her inner walls. "Oh¡ªhusband!" she cried as her whole body started jerking under him. He kept going, sliding his tongue in and out, tasting every inch he could reach. She was clenching around him and her pussy gripped his tongue like it didn''t want him to leave, and he pushed deeper. His hands squeezed her thighs as he buried his face in her, nose brushing that short hair above her pussy. "Mhmmmm... I can''t..." He didn''t stop and sucked her lips again, then thrust his tongue back inside, curling it up to hit that spot that made her scream. "Haaanghhh~" She let out a loud shameless moan as her moans bounced off the walls, and he could feel her getting close as her pussy pulsed around his tongue. Her hips bucked, grinding against his face, and he held her tight, sucking her pussy as his tongue thrust in and out, pushing her over the edge. And in the next instant, she reached her end and orgasmed. He felt her orgasm as hot, wet liquid spilled over his mouth, and he kept licking, sucking, and tasting every bit of her as she rode it out, her moans turning into soft, broken sobs. He pulled back slowly and kissed her pussy one last time, then licked his lips. Zhou Hanyue''s face was flushed, her eyes were half-closed and her chest heaved as she tried to catch her breath. Zhou Hanyue lay there for a moment and her body was still trembling as her breath came in soft, uneven huffs as the waves of her climax faded. Zhao Tian hovered over her as he watched her come down. She looked up at him, and her eyes were hazy but she pushed up her trembling body and knelt in front of Zhao Tian on the bed. Her fingers brushed the edge of his robe, and she began to remove his clothes "You are still dressed..." She quickly pulled down his clothes and looked at the red scars marring his chest, running along his shoulders. H-Huh? Her eye trembled, but she hid it with a teasing smile and removed his clothes. Zhao Tian sat there as Zhou Hanyue''s delicate fingers tugged at the last of his robe, letting it fall in a crumpled heap on the bed. Her hands slid down his chest, tracing those scars with her fingertips, and his muscles tensed under her touch. She leaned in, her lips brushing one of the rough lines on his shoulder, and he felt her hot breath against his skin. "Hanyue..." She just smiled, and her tongue darted out to lick along the edge of a scar. She pulled back, her eyes flicking down, and that''s when she saw his thick cock, standing proudly between his legs. "Oh..." she breathed and her lips parted as she stared at the cock in silence. Her hands moved fast, shoving his pants down the rest of the way, and she knelt lower, her face inches from his dick. "Husband, you''re... so much," she whispered, and before he could say a damn thing, her tongue flicked out, catching the tip of his cock in a quick, teasing lick. "Ugh..." Seeing his reaction, Zhou Hanyue was amused and pulled him over to the bed as she got down on the floor. As he sat down on the bed, she kneeled in front of him and looked at his throbbing cock. She leaned in closer and her lips brushed the head of his cock before she licked again, dragging her tongue along the slit where a bead of precum was already leaking out. "Hanyue..." he groaned, and she looked up at him as she wrapped her fingers around his shaft, giving it a slow, firm stroke. "You like that, Husband?" she teased and then she leaned in to suck the tip into her mouth. She pulled back with a wet pop, licking her lips, and then she went back in, taking his dick deeper this time, her tongue swirling around the head as she sucked. "Haa...," he grunted and his fingers tangled in her hair as she bobbed her head, taking more of his cock with every pass. Her hand slid lower, cupping his balls, and she rolled them in her palm, teasing him. "Hanyue..." She pulled back her lips again as a string of spit connected her lips to his dick, and she grinned up at him. Then she ducked lower and her tongue flicked out to lick his testicles. She dragged it slowly and wet across one, then the other. Feeling her tongue playing with his testicles, he couldn''t help but groan "Haargh..." She sucked one into her mouth, rolling it with her tongue, and his knees nearly buckled. Her hand wrapped around his cock again, stroking him in time with her mouth on his testicles, and he was already losing his mind. She teased the sensitive skin behind them with her fingers, which made his cock throb in her grip, and then she moved back up, licking a long, slow stripe up the underside of his shaft. "You taste so good," she murmured against him, and then she took his dick back into her mouth, sucking hard as her cheeks hollowed out. "Fuck... " Zhao Tian''s grip tightened in her hair, guiding her just a little, and she moaned as she took his dick deeper until the tip hit the back of her throat. She gagged a little but didn''t stop, and her eyes watered a little as she looked up at him. Her other hand kept playing with his balls, tugging lightly, rolling them, teasing him until he was grunting with every breath. She nipped at the base of his cock, just a quick scrape of teeth, and he jolted "Hanyue?" She soothed it with her tongue, licking it, and then sucked his cock back into her mouth. "Urghh..." Zhou Hanyue''s lips curled into a wicked little smirk as she gazed up at Zhao Tian. She leaned in again, and her teeth grazed the thick, pulsing cock... just a gentle nip as if teasing him. His hips jerked slightly as a low mutter escaped his lips and she took that as her cue. She bit down a little harder this time, right near the base where his cock met his groin as her teeth sank in just enough to leave a faint, crescent-shaped mark on his skin. "Haarghh, Hanyue..." he growled and his fingers flexed in her hair like he wasn''t sure whether to pull her off or shove her closer. She pulled back just enough to admire her work as the little red mark bloomed against his flushed skin, and she licked her lips. "You''re mine, Husband," she purred, and then she dove back in as her lips brushed over that fresh bite mark before sliding lower. Her hand slid up to his cock again, wrapping around the shaft and stroking him lazily as her thumb brushed over the tip where more precum was leaking out. She opened her lips and again took his dick inside her mouth as she started sucking it again. Soon, Zhao Tian reached the edge and grabbed her head, before shooting the splurts of cum directly into her mouth. Zhou Hanyue''s eyes widened slightly and she quickly tried to swallow it and lapped the cum with her tongue so as not to miss a single drop. "Haaa...." With a deep sigh, Zhao Tian pulled back and Zhou Hanyue closed her mouth but some cum leaked down her chin. *gulp* She slowly gulped the cum and nummed it inside her mouth as she tasted it. A bit later, she drank the whole cum and spread her mouth wide to show him that she actually drank the whole cum. Chapter 762 762: *Getting some warmth from the chilling rain [3]* Zhao Tian''s chest heaved as he watched Zhou Hanyue lick the last traces of his cum from her lips as her tongue darted out to catch the stray drop that had slid down her chin. She opened her mouth wide, showing him the empty mouth, proof she''d swallowed every bit of him, and that smug little grin on her face was enough to reignite the fire in his gut. Without a word, he moved forward, and his hands grabbed her by her waist. She yelped, a startled "Husband¡ª!" slipping out as he hoisted her up like she weighed nothing. He spun her around and tossed her onto the bed. She landed with a soft bounce, and before she could even catch her breath, he flipped her gently on the bed with her back facing him. Zhou Hanyue moved obediently and raised her ass to him as she pressed her face on the pillow. He grabbed her ass cheeks and spread them open, showing her untouched pussy glistening in the dim light. He took his dick, gently stroking it. "Hnn..." Feeling the tip of his dick''s head caressing her outer folds made her sensitive and he gently pushed his dick in. Her tight and warm pussy welcomed him in and he groaned in pleasure "Haaa..." He pressed forward slowly and the head of his cock met the resistance of her hymen. "Mmng..." She tensed and a soft gasp slipped from her lips. He paused and leaned forward to kiss the nape of her neck tenderly as he murmured, "... Just relax for me." He groaned softly and he kissed her spine, his lips tracing the delicate curve as he pushed forward again gently. Her hymen gave way with a small, sharp jolt, and she whimpered, "Ohhh¡ª!" as a faint trickle of virgin blood slipped out. He stopped and his lips pressed soft kisses along her back, soothing her. "Haa... Husband..." She clutched the pillow tighter and her body adjusted to the unfamiliar stretch inside her vagina. He moved again, easing into her tight warmth and her pussy clenched around him. Her virgin walls fluttered as they stretched to take him, and he groaned "Urghh..." He can feel her tightly inner walls squeezing his dick, making him sigh in pleasure. She was so damn tight, and he started thrusting slowly at first, letting her get used to the stretch But then she turned her head, just enough to look back at him and her eyes were darkened with a hint of lust "Husband... fuck me harder... I can take it..." Huh? Zhao Tian was surprised for a second "Hanyue..." His lips brushed her neck and he tested her with a deeper thrust as his cock sank in further. "Ohhh.. yess!" She gasped loudly and her ass shoved back against him, hungry and needy. "Rough, Husband...!" Hearing this, he gripped her ass tighter as his fingers dug into her soft flesh. "Haaa... fuck, Hanyue..." He pushed his dick even deeper into her as a wet, messy smack echoed in the room. *plah* She moaned loud, "Yesss- Anghhh!" and he thrust deeper again as the bed creaked loudly under the force. Zhou Hanyue''s eyes trembled as she felt his hot dick stretching and playing with her inner muscles. And she is enjoying every part of this sensation... A new rush of pleasure coursed through her body as the tip of his cock hit something even deeper inside her "Mnnngh~~" He leaned over her and his chest rubbed her back, sweat sticking them together as his mouth found her neck. He bit down quickly, just a scrape of teeth, and she jolted, "Hnn¡ª!" He licked it sloppily, soothing the sting, then kissed up to her ear. His hips slammed harder, stretching her open with every rough thrust. She clawed the pillow as her nails ripped at the fabric, "Husband.. Husband..." "Haaa... shit..." he groaned as his lips crashed against her spine, kissing her messily. Her wet pussy squeezed him so tight he could barely think. Her body shook under him and her thighs trembled, but she kept pushing back, meeting every thrust like she couldn''t get enough. His hands slid up her sides, grabbing her shoulders for leverage as he thrust deeper, his cock hitting that spot inside her that made her whole body jerk. "Haaangh~~" she wailed shamelessly as her voice bounced off the walls, and he kissed her neck again, sucking hard and leaving a red mark. He pulled back just enough to watch his cock sliding in and out, slick with her wetness and that faint streak of virgin blood. He leaned in again and kissed her spine as he dragged his tongue up every bump, tasting her while his hips kept pounding. She whimpered, "Husband ohh.. Anghhh ~~ Anghhh!" and he grabbed her ass, spreading her wider, thrusting so deep she choked on a scream, "Haaa¡ª!" His mouth moved to her ear, kissing the edge, "You''re doing a good job... dear.. Urgh.." The bed shook because of his relentless thrusting, and she pushed back, her ass grinding against him. "Fuck... hold on," he muttered as he pulled out quickly and his cock was slick and throbbing with her juices. She whined, "Husband¡ª?" but he didn''t give her time to complain. He grabbed her thigh and pulled it up, hooking it over his shoulder. "Hangh~" She gasped as he flipped her half onto her side and her leg stretched high, opening her up wide. Her pink pussy glistened, and he lined up his dick before slamming back into her with a wet smack that made her scream, "Haaaangh~~!" Her thigh trembled on his shoulder, and he slapped her ass sharply as her cheek jiggled under his hand. "Ohhh... Husband!" she cried, and he slapped her again, watching the red bloom on her skin as he pounded her as his cock stretched her widely. "Haaa... you''re so good..." he groaned, leaning in to kiss her calf where it rested on his shoulder. He thrust deeper as the angle let him hit that spot inside her over and over and his cock slammed in with a wet, sloppy rhythm. He kissed her leg again and slapped her ass one more time. With a soft breath, he leaned forward, bending her leg higher and his cock throbbed inside her. And she broke, "Haaanghhh~~!" Her orgasm hit like a storm and her pussy clenched wildly around his cock, soaking him. "Haaa... fuck, Hanyue..." he growled, thrusting through it and her leg trembled on his shoulder as he thrust his dick deep one more time, spilling hot and thick inside her. His cum flooded her messy pussy. "Urghh..." Her moans fading into soft, broken gasps, "Ohhh... Husband..." He kissed her thigh gently, letting her leg slide off his shoulder as they collapsed and he leaned forward to kiss her head. Chapter 763: Feeling guilty? Lying back on the headboard of the bed, Zhao Tian looked down at Zhaou Hanyue, who was kneeling in front of him, sucking his dick. He gently patted her head as she rolled her tongue on the tip of his dick, teasing him. With a chuckle, he muttered "Seems like you really like it..." She pulled back her lips and kissed the tip of his cock "Yeah... your thing is big and good to suck on and I can tease you..." As she spoke, she gently bit the tip of his head, making him wince in mild pain "Don¡¯t bite..." She giggled and licked to soothe the pain. Her lips curled into a grin, and she dove back in, sucking the tip hard. She swirled her tongue around it, teasing the sensitive ridge until his thighs tensed under her hands. "Hanyue..." he muttered and his hand tightened in her hair as he felt her hot muck making his dick messy. She pulled back slowly, letting his cock slip out with a wet pop as a string of spit stretched from her lips to the tip before it snapped. She kissed it again, soft little pecks all over the head and then down the shaft as her lips brushed the veins. Her lips were tightly sealed around the shaft as she bobbed her head slowly, taking him deeper. "Haaa... damn..." he groaned, his head tipping back against the headboard and his hand patted her head again, encouraging her. She pulled back with a wet pop as spit dripped messily down her chin, and grinned up at him, before kissing the tip again. Her hands kept playing with his testicles, rolling them in her palm as she sucked him deeper. Her throat squeezed his dick tightly as she gagged again, "Mmph¡ª!" She didn¡¯t let up and shook her head fast, now up and down relentlessly as her lips became slick and swollen. His whole body tensed and his hand gripped her hair tightly as he shot his load, hot spurts flooding her mouth. "Urghh..." he grunted as cum spilled over her tongue, hitting the back of her throat as she moaned softly. "Mmm..." She didn¡¯t pull back and sucked him through it as her tongue swirled lapped up every drop. His cum leaked out the corners of her mouth, dripping messy down her chin, but she kept going. She pulled back slowly as a thick string of spit and cum stretched from her lips to his cock before it snapped, and she licked her lips, grinning up at him. "Haaa..." he sighed, and he patted her head weakly. She laughed, wiping her chin "Well.. I am tired now... and my cheeks also hurt a little." He smiled softly "You sleep, dear..." ... Looking at the sleeping face of Zhou Hanyue, Zhao Tian smiled slightly before gently pulling the blanket over her, ensuring she remained warm. Draped in loose robes, he stepped out of the room, ensuring not to wake her. The corridor was dimly lit by the pale glow of the moon filtering through the wooden latticed windows. It was already midnight, and the rain had long ceased, leaving only the cold gusts of wind to sweep through the air. He exhaled softly, closing his eyes for a brief moment as a familiar pang of guilt pressed upon his heart. ¡¯I am enjoying myself, while Jing¡¯er is still waiting to be revived...¡¯ At this time, he sensed a presence approaching him and he raised his gaze to look at Ji Shuang, who is walking towards him. She is in her usual nightwear, showcasing her ample curves and her big breasts "Sect Master..." Reaching him, she smiled gently "I was just outside my room, and that¡¯s when I sensed your presence and saw you walking around here..." "So came to check on you." His gaze flickered toward her momentarily before he nodded, turning back to the night sky. "I see..." he murmured, leaning against the wooden railing of the corridor. The moonlight spilled across his face, highlighting the tiredness in his eyes. She leaned beside him and looked at him for a moment "What happened? Couldn¡¯t sleep at night..." With a sigh, he nodded his head "Yeah, kind of..." She hummed in response, her gaze shifting to the night sky "Same here. And surely, we meet a lot during nights, hm?" Hearing this, he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle "Yeah..." They just stayed silent for a moment as the gust of the cool wind brushed their skin "That reminds me... why were you asking about ruptures to Empress earlier?" "Are you curious about those natural phenomena." Hearing this, Zhao Tians¡¯s gaze squinted and a flicker of hesitation passed through his expression before he responded, "Nothing... It¡¯s just..." He trailed off for a moment as he again looked at her. She has really helped him a lot after he joined the sect and even saved his life two times. And whatnot; she already knows the secrets of his physique. Out of everyone, she was perhaps one of the very few people he could truly really trust. It won¡¯t hurt to tell her the truth, right? He raised his hand and a noise barrier appeared around them. Ji Shuang frowned and with a deep sigh, Zhao Tian began to tell her everything. About his first rupture experience, the heavenly One, his artifact, and... the way to revive Yao Jing. ... "What?" After hearing everything, Ji Shuang stood there silently for a few seconds, contemplating what she had just heard. What the hell? Her eyes trembled and she took a step back in utter shock "H-Huh?" Looking at her reaction, he reached out for her hand and gently held it "I know it¡¯s a lot to take in, but... it¡¯s the truth." She closed her eyes for a moment as she asked "So, now... you want to enter the rupture to find the soul shards of the First heavenly One... with not even a confirmation that it will have the information to revive a soul?" With a nod, he replied "Yeah.. pretty much." Her eyes quivered upon hearing this "Do you know how stupid you sound? You are risking your whole life for something... that might not even be real." With a sigh, Zhao Tian spoke "It is not stupid. Even if there is a sliver of hope, I need to try it to revive Jing¡¯er." Ji Shuang¡¯s eyes softened slightly at the mention of Yao Jing. She knew how much she meant to him. But... this was beyond reckless. She stepped forward, closing the distance between them and her voice dropped to a softer, pleading tone. "Tian, listen to me. I know you love her so much... but this is far too risky." She placed a hand on his chest "And you have to know that Yao Jing is not your only lover. You have many other lovers who are depending on you." "You are risking not only your life but their lives too." She shook her head, a sad smile forming on her lips. "Don¡¯t do this." Zhao Tian tried to reassure her "Sect Master, don¡¯t worry... I have already been in a rupture and I have experience." "And now my knowledge of my space energy has increased, so I can surely survive a rupture." But still, she shook her head "No, you are not doing that, Tian." Zhao Tian exhaled a soft sigh, trying to reason with her "Listen to m-" "No." But she interrupted him and shook her head "No, please listen to me.. Tian. Don¡¯t do this." Her voice wavered as she spoke, and that was when Zhao Tian noticed the way her hands trembled slightly at her sides. His gaze locked onto her purple eyes, and for the first time, he noticed the sheen of tears forming within her eyes. Ji Shuang, the strong, proud, always composed Sect Master, is standing before him, desperately holding back her emotions. Her lips pressed together as she closed her eyes, and then, a quiet sob escaped from them. Zhao Tian froze. Huh? Ji Shuang... is crying? Before he could say anything, she stepped forward, closing the distance between them, and pressed her forehead against his shoulder. "Tian..." her voice was muffled against his robes "You are the only one left for me." Zhao Tian¡¯s entire body stiffened and her next words came in a hushed whisper. "I lost Jing¡¯er. I lost my father too. Now you are the only one remaining... please don¡¯t leave me." His heart clenched in shock. Her father is dead? In the three months that he was immersed in Alchemy? Zhao Tian¡¯s breath caught in his throat. He had no idea. He had been so focused on training that he didn¡¯t realize what was happening around him. Ji Shuang¡¯s fingers curled around the fabric of his robes, gripping them tightly, "Please... I beg you. Please... be with me." His eyes trembled as he looked down at the woman clinging to him. The Sect Master of the Jade Eclipse Sect, the woman who carried herself with pride and authority, was now standing before him... like this. She is speaking as a woman who was afraid of being left behind. His chest tightened painfully. Slowly, he closed his eyes, and with a deep breath, he raised his arms. Then he gently wrapped them around her, pulling her into his embrace. His hand rested on the back of her head as his fingers threaded through her long purple hair, while his other arm held her firmly against him. Her body tensed briefly at the contact, but then... she melted into his hold. For a long time, neither of them spoke. The cold night air wrapped around them, but Zhao Tian could feel the warmth of her body against his. Ji Shuang trembled slightly in his arms, but she didn¡¯t pull away from the hug. Zhao Tian exhaled slowly, lowering his head. "Alright..." A shaky breath escaped from Ji Shuang¡¯s lips, and she gripped him even tighter. The wind howled softly through the corridor, but in that moment, all Zhao Tian could hear was the quiet sound of Ji Shuang¡¯s breathing against him. He hadn¡¯t realized it before, but... She has been carrying her pain alone. Just like he had been. Chapter 764: Tired of loss? Zhao Tian held her tightly, feeling the warmth of her body pressed against his chest as her silent sobs dampened the fabric of his robes. The rain had stopped long ago, leaving behind only the soft dripping of water from the eaves and the faint rustle of wind brushing past the corridor. Three months... three whole months locked in his pill room, refining medicines. He was so absorbed in that goal that he didn¡¯t once asked about Ji Shuang. Not once had he thought to check how she was doing. How foolish... Now... Ji Shuang had no one left. No one but him. A pang of guilt stabbed through his chest. He pulled Ji Shuang closer, resting his chin gently atop her head. Her long purple hair tickled his cheek, and he could smell the faint floral fragrance of her, lavender and dew. She whispered again, voice muffled against his chest "Do you know how much it hurts every time I walk into the courtyard and don¡¯t see her there anymore? Or when I pass the Alchemy Chamber and it¡¯s empty?" He could only say "I¡¯m sorry..." Ji Shuang leaned back slightly, just enough to look up at him. Her eyes, though swollen and red-rimmed from crying, still glowed with their usual purple brilliance. "Don¡¯t say sorry." she said softly. "Just... don¡¯t leave me." She raised her hand and gently brushed his cheek with tender fingers. Zhao Tian looked at her... and for the first time, he saw not just the Sect Master. He saw her. Ji Shuang... the woman who had stood beside him even when he was lost in grief. The woman who had fought for him, bled for him, and now... wept for him. "I don¡¯t want to lose you," she whispered in desperation. "I know Jing¡¯er meant the world to you. I know that. But Tian... so do you to us. Not just to me. To the others." His chest rose and fell, heavy with emotion. "...I thought," he began "if I could just find a way to bring her back... everything would make sense again. That the guilt would go away." Ji Shuang reached up, cupping his face with both hands "The guilt will never go away, Tian. You just learn to live with it. But you don¡¯t have to bear it alone." A long silence followed. Wind fluttered the hanging lanterns nearby, casting dancing shadows across the corridor. Somewhere in the distance, an owl called softly. Zhao Tian lowered his gaze, then slowly leaned forward until his forehead rested against hers. A tear slid down her cheek and he gently wiped it away with his thumb. She didn¡¯t say anything in response. Instead, she let out a slow, trembling breath and leaned into him. Ji Shuang¡¯s breathing began to slow, though her fingers remained curled tightly around the folds of his robes. A long moment passed in silence. And then, quietly, she spoke... "My father died like a month ago... he stopped taking medicines for his disease and finally accepted his death." "I didn¡¯t cry because I know he lived a fulfilling life." "And in the funeral... I was standing in front of the Wing Masters and Sect Elders... all those faces, all those expectations, staring back at me and waiting for the Sect Master to be strong." "So I was. I stood tall. I gave a speech. I performed the rites. I didn¡¯t let a single tear fall." Then, a soft unexpected chuckle escaped her lips, "You know... I¡¯ve always hated how composed I look in front of everyone. Like I¡¯m some unreachable Sect Master that people have to bow to. But with you..." She glanced up, smiling through her tears. "...I can finally be myself." Zhao Tian smiled gently. "Then keep being yourself." Eventually, Ji Shuang pulled back slightly, sniffling and wiping her eyes "I have always respected you." "...as a cultivator, as a man. But Tian... if you die chasing an impossible hope, I will never forgive you because you left us behind." With a deep sigh, she spoke "I know what Yao Jing meant to you. I won¡¯t even pretend to understand the pain you feel." "But... do you know how much it hurts to stand here, watching you throw yourself into danger again, for someone who¡¯s gone... while the ones still here... still breathing, and you act like we don¡¯t matter." Shaking her head, she spoke "Do you think I would cry for just anyone and beg anyone to stay?" Her voice softened, "I¡¯m the Sect Master of the Jade Eclipse Sect. I¡¯ve buried comrades. I¡¯ve watched people fall." "I¡¯ve had to sign off on the deaths of disciples I raised like my own children. I remember their names. Every single one." "I had to write letters to their families, explaining how bravely they fought, how honorably they died. And with every name I wrote... another piece of me died, too." She lowered her head slightly, her forehead nearly resting against his "But I¡¯m tired, Tian... tired of loss. Of sending people off and wondering if they¡¯ll come back. Of pretending I¡¯m unbreakable when I¡¯m not." "I... I don¡¯t want to lose you too, Tian." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze quivered hearing her words and he closed his eyes for a moment to regain his composure. Her hands trembled "I know you¡¯re not doing this out of recklessness or selfishness. You loved her deeply. And you want to bring her back." "But... what if you die before that happens? What if the rupture takes you? What if your body is found broken on some barren plane, and we¡¯re left here¡ªwaiting, hoping... and then mourning?" She shook her head, "I can¡¯t go through that again. I won¡¯t." "You are the only one left for me, and I don¡¯t want to lose anyone again, Tian." Another streak of tear caressed down her cheek "Please... listen to me." His jaw tightened as he swallowed the lump in his throat. And for the first time in a long while... he hesitated. His hand slowly rose, covering her hand as he gently closed his eyes. The night had never felt so heavy. "...Ji Shuang," he said softly, barely able to get her name out. "I... I don¡¯t know what to do." Chapter 765 765: You are not supposed to see that! Ji Shuang''s eyes softened the moment she heard those words. "You don''t have to decide right now..." she whispered. He let out a soft breath "But... if I don''t go, then what hope is there for Jing''er?" With a nod, she spoke "I know her death haunts you, but you have to think if Jing''er really wishes to risk your life so that she can be saved?" "And I am pretty sure there might be many other different ways to bring Jing''er back." "If you die chasing this, then it won''t just be you paying the price." "Zhou Hanyue. Li Jia. Velnorah. Me and your lovers..." She looked up at him and uttered in a desperate tone "Don''t make me attend another funeral." Zhao Tian''s heart twisted as it was too much. The desperation in her eyes and the fear in her trembling hands... The memory of Jing''er''s laughter. The quiet smiles of Zhou Hanyue and the warmth of Li Jia, Xia Shenyi''s affectionate slap, Fei Lingxi, Ziyu, and Norah. His Mother, his Big Sister, and all his other wives. Everyone''s face flashed in his mind, and he gave a quiet nod "Hn." Though tears clung to the edge of her eyes, she smiled gently and patted his shoulder. "Good..." Looking at the smile on her lips, his gaze softened and relief flooded his heart "Thank you... for knocking some sense into me. Seems like I was pretty reckless." Ji Shuang stood there for a moment and the silence stretched between them again.. but this time, it was comforting. Then, in a voice almost too soft to hear, she said: "It''s late..." Zhao Tian blinked and she glanced away for a second, as if hesitating, then back at him again with a quiet determination. "You shouldn''t sleep alone tonight." He raised an eyebrow in surprise "Hm?" She exhaled slowly, trying to mask the flicker of nervousness in her eyes She gave a small, tired smile and nodded her head gently toward the corridor behind her. "Come to my room. Not for romance or anything like that. Just... stay. Be near." "I want to sleep knowing you''re still here." Now? Zhao Tian hesitated for a moment as he was just having sex with Zhou Hanyue earlier, and if she woke up without him beside her... With a soft breath, he gave a nod "Alright." A visible tension in her shoulders eased, and her grip on his hand grew firmer for a brief second before she turned, leading him down the corridor toward her chambers. Their steps echoed softly in the quiet hallway as the cool night air brushed through the open windows. They soon reached her room arranged by the Empress and she extended a hand toward him. He accepted it. His fingers slid gently into hers, clasping her hand once more. A single large bed adorned with dark silk sheets. She didn''t say anything as she pulled the covers back and slipped in first, giving him space. Zhao Tian stood still for a moment, and then he slipped off his outer robe, folding it neatly and placing it over the chair nearby before moving toward the bed. He pulled back the covers and slipped beneath them and the bed shifted slightly with his weight as he settled onto his back with eyes staring up at the ceiling for a moment. But something was... off. Too much space between them. He turned his head to look at her and she noticed she haven''t closed her eyes yet. Instead, she was watching him out of the corner of her eye. Then, in a voice quieter than a whisper, she spoke. "Tian..." He turned slightly toward her. She hesitated. And then, her voice cracked just slightly as she asked "Will you... hold me?" Zhao Tian blinked for a second and then he simply moved closer. Gently, he slipped an arm beneath her neck and pulled her toward him. She came willingly, nestling against his chest with a soft exhale as his other arm wrapped around her waist. Their bodies fit together naturally, like two puzzle pieces finally brought home. She rested her head just beneath his chin, and he tilted his face down, burying it into her hair and inhaling her scent. Ji Shuang''s fingers lightly clutched the fabric of his robe. And Zhao Tian just held her, gently running his hand up and down her back in slow, calming strokes. Minutes passed. Then, she shifted just slightly as her lips brushed the fabric near his collarbone. "Tighter," she murmured, and Zhao Tian''s arms tightened gently around her, pulling her even closer. Their legs brushed beneath the covers. He leaned in and his lips brushed her temple before slowly nuzzling his face into the curve of her neck, resting there. Her skin was warm, and the scent of her hair and body was soothing to stay. She let out a quiet hum, relaxing more into his embrace. And then, slowly, he shifted again, pressing her closer and his cheek now rested just above her chest. No words passed between them. And somewhere between wakefulness and sleep, Ji Shuang whispered "Just stay like this... for a little while longer." Zhao Tian tightened his arms around her and pressed a soft kiss against her collarbone. "I''m not going anywhere." "Hmm..." ... Morning sunlight crept through the open lattice windows, weaving soft golden threads across the silk bedding and painting the room in a warm, tranquil hue. Zhao Tian slowly woke up and his eyes fluttered open slowly, adjusting to the gentle light as he blinked away the remnants of sleep. Warmth wrapped around him and he looked down at Ji Shuang. She was still fast asleep, nestled closely against him. His arms were still around her. Her head rested near his collar, and their legs were faintly entangled beneath the sheets. As he tilted his head slightly to look at her, his breath caught in surprise. H-Huh? Her delicate night robe had shifted during the night. One side had slipped down, revealing her bare slender shoulder, and more than half of her breast was exposed to the morning light. Her skin was pale and smooth, with a faint flush along her collarbone and her chest gently rose and fell with each breath. Zhao Tian''s gaze lingered only for a moment... before he gently looked away. He exhaled slowly, carefully lifting the edge of the blanket higher up to cover her shoulder. Still, the motion stirred her slightly. She shifted closer, her brow furrowing faintly, and murmured softly, "Mmm..." Her hand gripped his robe at the chest again, holding him close. Zhao Tian''s expression softened. "Sleep a little more," he whispered. Ji Shuang''s eyelashes fluttered slightly before her eyes slowly opened, meeting the mellow light filtering into the room. For a moment, she looked dazed, as if caught between the remnants of a dream and the comfort of reality. Then her gaze fell upon the man beside her. Their faces were close, with their breaths gently brushing against one another. She blinked slowly... and then noticed the weight of the blanket shifted just slightly lower than she remembered. Then her eyes lazily traveled down. Her night robes had slipped further during sleep, revealing a generous curve of her chest and heck, even if it moved a little, it would show her nipples. The morning air kissed her exposed skin, and a blush bloomed faintly across her cheeks. But she didn''t flinch or pull the covers back up. Instead, she gave him a slow, knowing look... and a smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "Well," she said in a sleepy, teasing tone, her voice husky with the remnants of slumber, "You''ve really seen a lot this morning, haven''t you...?" Zhao Tian''s eyes widened just slightly and his lips parted as if to respond, but the words caught in his throat. "I¡ª" he began, but she silenced him with a soft laugh. "Relax," she said, shifting slightly so her arm could drape over his chest. "It''s not like I''m upset... Besides, I was the one who invited you to bed, remember?" Her voice lowered, just a hint of warmth curling in her tone "I trust you." Zhao Tian looked back at her, "You are not even trying to fix it." Ji Shuang leaned a little closer with her eyes half-lidded as she murmured, "Maybe I didn''t want to." That earned a raised eyebrow from him. "Oh?" She chuckled and then sighed softly, resting her head back on his shoulder. "You''re so tense... even after waking up next to a beautiful woman in the same bed." With a dry smile, he replied "I was trying to be respectful." "I know," she replied, smiling. "That''s why I let it slide. If you weren''t, I''d have kicked you off the bed by now." Zhao Tian chuckled lowly. "Sect Master Ji Shuang, are you flirting with me?" She closed her eyes and answered in a soft, contented voice "I''m just being honest. Besides... maybe I''ve earned the right to tease you a little." He exhaled with a gentle smile, brushing a strand of her purple hair away from her face. "You have." Ji Shuang nodded her head and muttered "Do you want to see my breasts? They are quite big... Or maybe you don''t like them?" Zhao Tian blinked. For a moment, he thought he had misheard her. Ji Shuang didn''t open her eyes after speaking, though her cheeks did flush a delicate shade of pink, visible even under the warm light of dawn. He stared at her for a few long seconds, processing her words "...What?" Ji Shuang opened her eyes slowly, not turning her head, just looking up at him from where she lay curled against him. "I''m not trying to seduce you, Tian," she whispered and her eyes were still half lidded. "But... you were staring. And for a moment, I thought maybe you found me lacking." Eh? He was taken aback "Lacking?" She gave a faint shrug, the silken robe shifting slightly again. "I know how I look. I''ve seen the women around you¡ªJing''er, Hanyue, Velorah, Xue, Nue... They''re all so radiant." "I''ve always been the Sect Master, never allowed to be soft. Never allowed to be seen as... desirable." He raised her chin to look at her face "You are also radiant." "I don''t know what gave you the idea that I wouldn''t find you beautiful... And yes," he added with a small smile. "Your body is... very attractive. But even if you didn''t show me a single inch of skin, I''d still be drawn to you." "Oh..." she mumbled, her voice laced with amusement and the smallest hint of shyness. Her lips curled in a smile that was more teasing than embarrassed, as if she wanted to say more, but the words were caught somewhere in her throat. But then, just as she shifted in the bed, the silken fabric of her night robe, already loosened during the night, slipped even further down her shoulder. Neither of them moved fast enough to stop it. Zhao Tian''s gaze shifted.. just for a moment and then he froze. Her robe had fallen away from her chest slightly, just enough to reveal the soft curve of her breast... and the small, pink bud at its center. His eyes widened slightly. Huh? "Inverted?" he blurted out before he could stop himself. "H-Huh? Wait¡ª!" Ji Shuang blinked, then immediately reached to pull her robe back up. "Did you... did you see?!" Zhao Tian turned away abruptly, "No, no! I didn''t¡ª I mean¡ªokay, maybe a little, but I wasn''t trying to!" "You definitely saw! Don''t lie!" "I''m not lying! I was surprised! That''s different from looking!" Ji Shuang groaned, burying her face in her hands as the warmth in her cheeks deepened. "You weren''t supposed to see that part... especially not now." Zhao Tian rubbed the back of his neck, unsure if he should apologize, explain, or laugh. "It''s not a bad thing, you know. It''s actually... kind of cute." "Cute?" she peeked at him through her fingers and her eyes squinted in suspicion. He gave a sheepish smile "Yeah. I mean, it''s just a part of you. And I already said I find all of you beautiful... so that includes your little secret." He paused, then added with a smile, "Besides... now that I''ve seen it, I guess I''m part of a very exclusive club." They fell into a brief silence, the tension melting into something warmer. Ji Shuang pulled her robe back over her shoulder and settled back into the covers as her hair spilled over the pillow like a violet waterfall. Zhao Tian lay down beside her again, facing her now and their eyes were only inches apart. "Sorry for seeing something I wasn''t supposed to," he murmured. She shook her head. "It''s fine. I was just... caught off guard." She hesitated, then added softly, "But I wasn''t upset. Not really." "Then what were you?" Ji Shuang exhaled gently "Embarrassed, a little." And with that, she laced her fingers through his again and gently tugged his hand against her chest, just above her heart. "You''ve seen something vulnerable," she whispered. "Now... hold it like it''s precious." His gaze softened and he replied "I will..." Chapter 766 766: Morning is good with you With a chuckle, he nuzzled closer. "Now, why are you being shy... You have also seen me naked, right? You even took care of me for two days." Hearing this, she nodded with a thoughtful face "Hm.. so it''s fair." She cuddled closer as her bare leg brushed against his and she wrapped her arms around his neck, settling into the warmth of his embrace. Her voice dropped to a soft, sultry murmur, half-playful, half-mocking. "Yeah... I bathed you, cleaned your body¡ªevery inch of it. Took care of everything. You don''t remember, but I saw quite a lot, Tian." E-Eh... Zhao Tian was quite embarrassed and looked away "Now, that''s kind of embarrassing when you say that." She just giggled against his neck and his gaze softened "Thank you for taking care of me at that time and you even saved me from the Vampiric High Star." Hearing this, she just hummed under her breath "Don''t be reckless anymore." "Yeah..." As she raised her head to look into his eyes, she giggled "Now that I think of it, we have physically always been closer..." "I even kissed your lips; now you saw me naked... I saw you naked. Hmm.... we are much closer than we realize." "We''re kind of... past that point, aren''t we?" Upon hearing this, he just sighed in her arms "Mhm, you can say that..." As he spoke, his hand slid up as his fingers grasped her bare shoulder, pulling her even closer. He adjusted a little and asked "Are you comfortable now?" She nodded her head and tangled her leg with his leg under the sheets "Yeah... maybe we should sleep a few more hours." He let out a low chuckle "Really?" She looked up at him and spoke in a teasing tone as she lowered her robes a little "Why not? Are you afraid that you can''t control yourself when you are with me?" His gaze flickered to her breast, then looked up at her purple eyes "Not really.. I think I have good control." Hearing this, her smile widened and she pulled it even more "Should we test that?" Her breast spilled out, and her inverted nipple caught the faint light, taunting him. He shook his head helplessly and raised his hand, tugging a strand of hair behind her ear. "Hnn..." She giggled softly and shifted closer as her bare chest brushed his robe, her leg sliding higher up his thigh. "Come on, Tian... let''s see how long you last..." she teased, as she rested her hand on his chest and tapped her fingers With a chuckle, he replied "Stop the tease." She just laughed and pushed him back before moving up and sitting on the bed. She moved to the edge and rolled her leg as her feet touched the ground. Sitting there, she raised her hands slowly and gathered her violet hair, twisting it into a loose bun. Her robes shifted messily and slipped even more as the silk barely clung to her hips, teasing him with every move. Zhao Tian looked at her as her loose robes revealed her neck and her spine. He gently moved up to sit before hugging her from behind. "No more sleeping?" "Hmm.." She leaned back on his chest, and his gaze flickered to the one breast as her inverted nipple looked back at him. Gently caressing his cheek with hers, he muttered "Good morning then..." She closed her eyes and nodded her head "Morning feels good with you." A small smile appeared on his lips "I can''t believe.. the Sect Master is cuddling with me right now." WIth a giggle, she murmed "As a Sect master, I act all bossy and indifferent. But I am also a woman... a needy one at that." Nodding, he replied "Yeah, I can tell." But as he remembered Zhou Hanyue, he spoke "I need to leave quickly." Hm? She turned her head slightly to look at him "Why? Can''t you stay with me for a little longer?" Shaking his head, he replied "I want to spend some time with you, but... well, last night I was having sex with Hanyue." "If she wakes up and finds me gone without a word... she''ll worry. It would be a disaster if she misunderstood." Hearing this, her gaze lowered "I see." "I didn''t mean to hurt you," Zhao Tian said, sitting up slightly. "I didn''t expect last night to happen. But when I saw you and when you asked me to stay, I couldn''t leave." Her gaze softened and she gently cupped his cheek "It''s okay." With that, she stood up from the bed and began to remove her night robes as they slid off her hips, pooling around her legs. Hm? Zhao Tian blinked as she stood there with only violet undergarments on her hips and her whole body is naked now, feasting his eyes. Zhao Tian blinked, caught slightly off-guard by her beauty. His gaze traveled from her elegant shoulders to the subtle curve of her waist, her toned legs, and her bountiful ass. Reaching to the small closet, she took a robe from inside and looked back at him "Hm? I thought you are leaving?" He looked up at her luscious body and sighed before standing up "Right? I should. I will return later." "You better." ... The quiet hush of the corridor faded behind him as Zhao Tian stepped into Zhou Hanyue''s chambers. Zhou Hanyue was still asleep, her body partially curled under the sheets and her bare skin exposed in places where the covers had slipped during the night. Her raven-black hair spilled around her and her lips slightly parted as if caught between a dream and waking. He let out a soft sigh... "Where were you, cheater?" Eh? She was sitting up now as she lazily pulled the sheets across her chest, covering just enough. Her hair was a tousled mess, and her eyes were half-lidded from sleep yet sharp as ever with her words. With a soft sigh, he walked to her and sat beside her on the bed "Dear, I am sorry." She was still naked after the night''s sex and her eyes narrowed further. She stared at him for a moment longer before she sighed and lay back on the bed. Her voice came out quieter this time. "I should have known... You have so many other wives, so many other women in your heart. I guess you won''t always have time to look at just me." Zhao Tian''s expression softened and he reached for her, brushing a lock of hair from her forehead before leaning down to kiss her gently there. "No, it''s not like that. Something else came up last night... something I couldn''t ignore." He hesitated, then added quietly, "I was with Sect Master." Zhou Hanyue''s brows twitched slightly, her eyes opening halfway again as she stared up at him from the bed. "Ji Shuang, huh... I see." Zhao Tian looked down, his thumb lightly stroking the back of her hand. "It wasn''t planned, dear. Last night... it just happened and I stayed a little longer." She turned her head to the side, eyes staring toward the gauzy curtains fluttering with the morning breeze. "Tian... do you know how it feels to wake up alone after giving everything to someone the night before?" Zhao Tian was quiet. He had no easy answer for that. "I''m not angry at you..." she continued, her voice softer now. "I know who you are. I knew what I was getting into when I fell in love with you. You carry too many burdens and too many hearts." Zhao Tian leaned down, gently resting his forehead against hers. "I am... really sorry. I know it is my fault, and I will do anything to make it up for you." For a moment, neither of them spoke. Eventually, she raised a hand and brushed her fingers through his messy hair, then pulled him closer until his head rested on her shoulder. "You talk too much," she said with a small smile. Zhao Tian chuckled against her skin. "Maybe I do." Looking at him, she spoke with a grin "Well, now that you''ve fallen right into my trap... let me tell you all the things you need to do to make up for this." He lifted his gaze slightly, "Trap?... Wait¡ªdid you just guilt-trip me into all of that?" She chuckled with a grin "Mmhm," she hummed sweetly. "I mean, I was a little disheartened... But not entirely sad. So I thought, if I used that moment well, I could get away with a few demands. And you wouldn''t dare say no." Zhao Tian blinked at her, stunned for a moment by her boldness, before groaning into her shoulder "I can''t believe I fell for that..." She giggled, clearly proud of herself, and stroked the back of his head as if he were a pet who''d just done something cute. "You''re too soft when it comes to me, husband." Lifting his head, Zhao Tian looked at her with half-lidded eyes, a sigh slipping from his lips. "You know... I wouldn''t refuse your demands even if you just asked. You don''t need to set traps." Her fingers paused in his hair, and she leaned forward just a little, their noses almost touching. "I know. But this way, it''s more fun." She winked. "Now you owe me." He gave her a mock glare but couldn''t hold it long, especially when she patted his head with such unabashed affection. "Are you angry, husband?" she asked, in a gentle teasing voice. Shaking his head with a sigh, Zhao Tian leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "No," he whispered as his lips brushed her skin. "Why would I be angry with my wife? It''s my fault in the first place." She hummed in satisfaction, pulling him closer again, wrapping her arms around his neck and resting her forehead against his. "Good. Because I''m not giving up my reward." He raised an eyebrow. "Reward?" "Oh, yes," she said, eyes gleaming with delight. "You''re going to cook me something delicious, then take me out¡ªsomewhere quiet, maybe the lakeside garden. And you''re going to stay with me until I say I''ve forgiven you." Zhao Tian couldn''t help but smile. "Is this forgiveness negotiable?" "Absolutely not," she replied, poking his chest. "You made me fall for you. Now you pay the price." He laughed softly, then brushed a few strands of hair away from her face, his fingers trailing down to cup her cheek. "That price doesn''t seem too heavy," he murmured. "In fact, I think I got the better end of the deal." "Hahaha..." -------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 767: The punishment The scent of spices and fresh herbs wafted through the small private kitchen in the inner courtyard. Zhao Tian stood barefoot on the tiled floor with his sleeves rolled up ans hair loosely tied back. He wasn¡¯t exactly a master in the culinary arts, but for her, he tried. Zhou Hanyue watched from the doorway with her cheek resting against the wooden frame. A warm smile played on her lips as she saw him fumble with the seasoning. "You¡¯re supposed to stir that, not assault it," she teased. Zhao Tian glanced over his shoulder "Dear, I think your ¡¯reward¡¯ might end up burned." She giggled, stepping forward to wrap her arms around his waist from behind and rested her chin between his shoulder blades. "Even if it¡¯s burnt, I¡¯ll eat it. Because my husband made it." He paused as his heart softened at the words. "...That¡¯s unfair," he murmured, covering her hands with his own. ... The soft rustle of willow leaves danced with the wind. A gentle breeze rippled across the serene lake, reflecting a perfect sky. They sat under a wooden pavilion, with a small table between them filled with light dishes, fresh fruit, and warm tea. Zhou Hanyue leaned against Zhao Tian¡¯s side with her legs folded beside her and rested her head against his shoulder as they watched koi swim lazily through the clear water. He placed a grape in her mouth, and she bit into it with a smile. "Mmm... not bad. You¡¯re getting better." "I was always good," ... Back in her chambers, the lanterns glowed softly, casting golden hues across the room. Zhou Hanyue lay curled in his arms with an open book beside them which was moentarily forgotten. Her fingers traced lazy circles on his chest. "Today was nice." "It was," he agreed, brushing his lips against her forehead. "One day of punishment down, more days to go," she whispered, a teasing note in her voice. He chuckled. "Tyrant." "Mmhm." ... Steam curled in the air as they soaked in the warm waters of the Hot springs nestled deep in the cliffs. Zhao Tian leaned back against a smooth rock while Zhou Hanyue floated lazily near him, her arms resting on the pool¡¯s edge. Birdsong and the distant sound of falling water filled the air. "No one¡¯s here," she whispered. "Just us," he replied, reaching out to take her hand in his beneath the water. She moved closer and lay her head against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. "This... I like this." His hand moved gently through her damp hair. "Then I¡¯ll make time for more days like this." She closed her eyes, smiling softly. ... Pushing Zhao Tian against the wall, Ji Shuang smiled and leaned forward to hug him "Finally got some time for us in between your busy schedule with your wife." He smiled faintly and let out a breath. "I told you..." Ji Shuang didn¡¯t let him finish. She leaned forward and brushed her face against his neck as she nuzzled into the crook between his shoulder and jaw. "Hmm, I know." Hugging her waist, he muttered "Are you still in the palace for me?" Ji Shuang gave a small nod against his shoulder. "Yeah... If not for you and Hanyue, I would¡¯ve left already. Returned to the sect. It¡¯s stifling here." "I see," he murmured, resting his chin lightly on the top of her head. "Just wait a bit longer... maybe we can leave together." They stood there in silence, wrapped in one another. Eventually, Zhao Tian gently guided her toward a low divan nearby. They sank down together as Ji Shuang curled against him, her legs drawn up and her arms still around his waist. He leaned back, letting her rest her head on his chest, and his fingers found her hair as he untangled it lazily. ... The courtyard was quiet, bathed in the warm, golden hue of the setting sun. The last rays of light filtered through the flowering plum trees, casting gentle shadows across the stone tiles and rustling softly in the breeze. Lan Shuqin stood there with two teacups in her tray and looked at Zhao Tian and Zhou Hanyue sitting together in the courtyard A small table sat before them, holding a plate of dried fruits and sweets, the sort Hanyue liked nibbling on during quiet evenings. Looking at Zhao Tian, she lowered her gaze and moved closer to them. She saw them laughing and chatting with each other as she lowered the tray on the table below. "Here, Lady Hanyue and Master Tian." Zhou Hanyue reached out to take her tea "Thank you, Shuqin." With a nod, Zhao Tian took his cup. He took a sip and glanced at Zhou Hanyue drinking her tea. Zhou Hanyue stopped and gently hit his chest "Stop looking at me like that, Husband." "I can¡¯t help it." Zhao Tian just chuckled and took another sip of his tea. Lan Shuqin looked at Zhao Tian as since the day they kissed, they haven¡¯t had the opportunity to have a proper conversation and he didn¡¯t even look her in the eye. She closed her eyes for a moment ¡¯I am just a maid...¡¯ With that, she turned to leave. But as she walked away, she didn¡¯t notice that Zhao Tian¡¯s eyes flicked toward her for a brief moment. The sky above had begun to take on hues of amber and violet, the sun slowly dipping beneath the horizon, painting everything in a golden glow. Zhou Hanyue lifted the last sip of tea to her lips. After drinking, she sighed contentedly and leaned back, resting her head softly against Zhao Tian¡¯s chest. Her long black hair spilled over his shoulder and Zhao Tian didn¡¯t say anything. He simply placed his own cup down onto the small stone table and moved his hand to hers, gently intertwining their fingers. Hanyue looked down at their joined hands. "Your hand is big," she said with a quiet smile, tracing her fingers along the lines of his palm. "It makes mine look like a child¡¯s." He smiled. "Then I¡¯ll hold it for you." Hearing this, she laughed and he opened his palm to show a silver ring in it. Zhou Hanyue was dumbfounded. Eh? Her eyes trembled and she immediately recognized the ring "This is the same ring you gave me on our wedding day.. but I rejected it." She reached out and took the ring from his palm with delicate care. "I remember," she murmured, almost to herself. "I told you... that it was unnecessary between us." She stared at the ring for a long moment. "This looks... pretty," she whispered, more to herself now. Her fingertips traced the smooth outer band, but then her brow furrowed as she noticed a faint shimmer just beneath the ring¡¯s surface. "Hmm?" She tilted it slightly, and then leaned in, squinting. "Some scribbles...?" Zhao Tian said nothing. Zhou Hanyue narrowed her eyes as the soft light glinted off what was hidden beneath the ring¡¯s inner curve. Her eyes widened in surprise ¡¯Zhou Hanyue.. my name?¡¯ She turned to him slowly with excited eyes "Even my name is engraved beneath it?" Zhao Tian finally chuckled, and wrapped his arm around her waist. He pulled her closer, and she instinctively melted into his embrace. She pressed her forehead to his neck, her voice muffled as she clung to him tightly. "...You still kept it all this time?" she whispered. He brushed her back gently, "I never threw it away. Even if you didn¡¯t wear it back then, it was always meant for you." She lifted her head and kissed him tenderly. When she pulled back, her lips still brushed against his, "...Sorry for rejecting it back then. I was... foolish." Shaking his head, he muttered "No, its okay... you were forced to marry me after all." Smiling, she slowly slipped the ring onto her finger, and it fit perfectly. "There," she whispered, admiring it. "Now it¡¯s where it should be." Zhao Tian didn¡¯t say anything, only holding her close as her head nestled back against his shoulder. Chapter 768: Sect Master? Dashing through the skies, Zhao Tian and Ji Shuang looked at each other before extending their hands. He pulled her closer, intertwining his fingers with hers "Ha, finally I am free from your wife." Zhao Tian just chuckled, and they continued flying through the skies, reaching the Sect. ... Zhao Tian landed gracefully on the stone pathway just outside the courtyard gates, his boots touching down with a quiet thud. A moment later, Ji Shuang descended beside him, her robes fluttering slightly as she landed with a quiet elegance befitting the Sect Master she was. Zhao Tian turned to her as a gentle smile tugged at his lips. "Then I¡¯m leaving, Sect Master." Ji Shuang blinked. The smile on her lips faltered, just a little. She tilted her head and gave a faint, confused frown. "Sect Master?" Before he could step back, she reached out and gently grabbed his arm, her fingers curling around his sleeve. Her tone dipped into a whisper, "Now, don¡¯t hurt me like this..." Zhao Tian looked at her... at the slight pout of her lips, and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle lightly. His gaze had a teasing glint, even though he felt the sincerity in her words. "Alright, then... Miss Ji Shuang¡ª" Her eyes narrowed, and she immediately cut him off with a pout. "No ¡¯Miss¡¯ either. Do I look like some noble girl you¡¯re being forced to entertain?" He feigned a thoughtful look and nodded "Hmm... just a little." "Zhao Tian!" He laughed again, "Alright, alright... Ji Shuang." She folded her arms under her chest, clearly unsatisfied. "Still too formal." His brow lifted in amusement. "Then what? Lady Shuang?" "No," she said firmly, stepping closer and her voice softened again. "Just... Shuang. Call me Shuang." His lips curved into a small, genuine smile. "Shuang," he said finally. Her face lit up as the frustration melted into warmth. "Good." Their hands remained joined in the still night air, the sound of crickets and distant wind chimes carrying from inside the sect buildings. The scent of moonflowers bloomed nearby, filling the air with a soft, soothing fragrance. Neither of them moved right away. Zhao Tian looked down at her, his thumb still brushing lightly across her skin. "You want me to stay for tea?" She raised an eyebrow "You mean tea, or ¡¯tea¡¯?" With a chuckle, he replied "The first one." She nodded her head and pulled his hand "You must also be tired after our long journey from the palace." As she pulled him, he went with her. ... Ji Shuang slid open a small wooden cabinet and pulled out a clay teapot and two delicate porcelain cups painted with plum blossoms. She glanced at him over her shoulder and saw him sitting casually on the countertop, one leg drawn up, the other dangling off the edge. Ji Shuang¡¯s heart fluttered to see him being comfortable around her, sitting so casually. Now they seem more like best friends than just some Sect master and disciple. She turned back to the small stove and poured hot water over the dried tea leaves resting inside the pot. The quiet hiss of steam rose into the air, carrying with it the soft, floral aroma of osmanthus and green tea The warmth from the kettle seeped into her fingers as she lifted the tray, carefully balancing the teapot and cups, and walked back toward him. Without a word, she placed the tray down beside him, then gracefully pushed herself up to sit beside him on the wide counter, her side brushing against his. They sat together on the counter as they gently sipped their teas, listening to the soft rustle of the wind brushing through the paper windows. Looking at him, she spoke "That reminds me... your Master asked about you." Zhao Tian was surprised and only then did he remember about Yan Zijin "Hmm..." With a deep sigh, she muttered "And you know what? Her disciple, who was lost for many years, finally returned." "She said she was trapped inside a strange artifact for years. She didn¡¯t even know how much time had passed. She just... drifted in there, until something broke and let her out." "But somehow she escaped the artifact and finally reached here." Hearing this, Zhao Tian was amused and nodded his head "I see." With a chuckle, she spoke "Though now I wonder if she would be your teacher, considering that you are in the first level of Immortal Ascension Stage." Her gaze lowered to the tea "You easily skipped so many stages..." Zhao Tian nodded his head for a second and muttered "Thank you, Shuang." Huh? Ji Shuang blinked in surprise. Keeping his smile, he spoke "Even though you know that I jumped levels, you never asked or questioned me how I crossed so many levels." She gave a soft exhale, setting her cup back down on the tray with a muted clink. "You were grieving. After what happened to... her." "You were barely holding yourself together. I knew. And I didn¡¯t want to add more weight to your shoulders." Zhao Tian¡¯s hand trembled slightly as he placed his own cup down. Ji Shuang smiled faintly, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Besides, you¡¯re the Honoured One. It¡¯s not impossible to believe a miracle happened." He gave a nod and replied "Something like that." Ji Shuang smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder "Are you staying for the night?" "Do you want me to?" "Yeah..." ... Next day- Inside the Alchemy Chamber, the warm scent of crushed herbs and lingering spiritual fire hung in the air. Zhao Tian was sitting in front of a cauldron with Qi Nue and Qi Xue sitting beside him. "Alchemy Examination is this week?" He asked, looking at Qi Nue. For that, she nodded her head "Yeah. As I said earlier, every three months, the Pill Tower hosts the formal examination. We need to pass the tests to receive our rightful rank. Without it, even if you¡¯re skilled, you can¡¯t officially be recognized." 1. Ember Initiate 2. Flame Binder 3. Inferno Artisan 4. Blaze Architect 5. Flame Forger 6. Crimson Sage 7. Ember Sovereign 8. Empyrean Deity 9. Pill Paragon Zhao Tian hummed, tapping a finger on the rim of his cauldron. "What level are you aiming for?" With a confident smile, Qi Nue replied "I¡¯m going to take the test for the title of Flame Forger." Qi Xue nodded her head "Hm... You need to refine a high tier Epic grade pill for that." "Not just that¡ªthere¡¯s also a section where you must identify impure ingredients and correct them." Hearing this, Zhao Tian smiled at her and spoke softly "Good luck, Sister Nue, I know you will easily get it." She lowered her head and a shy smile appeared on her lips "About that... uh, I was wondering..." She fidgeted, her fingers tracing small circles on her thigh. "Could you accompany me for the test?" Zhao Tian looked at her, a little surprised. "You want me to come with you?" Qi Nue nodded slowly with her eyes still on the floor. "I mean... your presence will help me calm down. I won¡¯t ask you to do anything. Just... being there might ease the pressure." Qi Xue noticed that she is trying to get some alone time with him and decided to help her "It¡¯s rare for Sister to ask for help. She really must be nervous this time. Little brother, accompany her." Qi Nue shot her a quick glare. "I am not nervous. Just... slightly concerned. This is a big step for me." Zhao Tian nodded his head "Alright, I¡¯ll be there. I wouldn¡¯t miss it." Her expression visibly brightened and she lifted her gaze, looking at him directly now. "Really?" "Of course. In fact, if anyone dares to question your ability during the examination, I¡¯ll just stand behind you silently and intimidate them." Qi Xue giggled. "With your face? That might actually work." Hearing this, Qi Nue pouted "Hey, don¡¯t say that... Little Brother got a cute face." "Hahaha." Chapter 769 769: *Satisfying...[1]* Gentle breezes stirred the lavender petals and spirit grass, releasing a soothing aroma into the air. On a wide mat beneath a blooming magnolia tree, Zhao Tian sat cross-legged in serene comfort. Fei Ziyu was sitting in his lap with her delicate arms wrapped around his neck as she leaned forward and kissed his lips. His hands caressed her back and her scent... sweet like peach blossoms and faintly tinged with medicinal herbs, lingered in his lungs, making him want to drown in her all over again. Their lips parted slowly with a soft pop, and Fei Ziyu rested her forehead against his as she whispered with a teasing glint in her eyes, "Hmm... Husband..." Zhao Tian looked at her through half-lidded eyes, "Hmm?" She leaned back slightly with her hands still resting against his chest. Her gaze was soft but sultry. "You''re not in a hurry, right?" He responded with a deep chuckle, pulling her even closer as their bodies flushed together "I came here just to gather a few herbs for my pill refining... but the moment I saw you, everything else slipped from my mind." His words made her lips curl into a bright, satisfied smile. She pressed her head against his shoulder, exhaling contently. "I was wondering if you''d forgotten me..." "How could I ever forget you?" he murmured, brushing his fingers through her dark, silky hair. She nuzzled into the curve of his neck "It''s been three months," she whispered softly, her voice carrying the weight of longing. "Three whole months since we last had sex. Well, I know you are very busy..." As she spoke, she tilted her head and spoke "If you have time now..." She raised her hand and began to remove her robes, "Maybe?" The fabric slipped off her shoulders, sliding down her arms, and falling to the mat in a soft heap. She hooked her thumbs into her underwear, pulling it down her thighs, leaving her buck naked in his lap. "Ziyu..." Zhao Tian murmured as his eyes traced her bare breasts, her smooth hips, and her exposed pussy. He leaned forward and his lips found her lips in a kiss that started gently but quickly deepened as he pressed himself closer. Her mouth was warm, tasting faintly of the tea she''d sipped earlier, and he couldn''t get enough. His hands slid up her bare back, fingers tracing the delicate curve of her spine as he pulled her tighter against him. Reluctantly, Zhao Tian broke the kiss, dipped his head again, and pressed a trail of kisses along her jawline. His mouth moved slowly, tasting her skin as he worked his way down to the sensitive spot just below her ear. "Hmm..." Ziyu shivered as his breath fanned over her neck, and he lingered there, nipping gently before soothing the spot with his tongue. His hands roamed as he kissed her, sliding down her sides to grip her hips, his thumbs brushing over the smooth skin there. When he reached her chest, his hands cupped her breasts gently as his thumbs circled her nipples until they hardened under his touch. He lowered his head and his lips closed around one nipple, teasing it with a flick of his tongue before sucking gently. "Mngh~" She moaned, her fingers tightening in his hair. He lavished attention on her, alternating between soft kisses and firmer sucks while his free hand kneaded her other breast as she squirmed in his lap. His kisses grew hungrier as he trailed down the valley between her breasts, then across the soft swell of her stomach. He lingered there, pressing open-mouthed kisses to her skin, feeling the way her muscles tensed and relaxed under his touch. Fei Ziyu''s hands slid to his shoulders, gripping them as he moved lower "Husband..." she whispered again, her voice trembling with anticipation, and he glanced up at her briefly, meeting her heavy-lidded gaze. Her cheeks were flushed, her lips parted, and the sight of her like that made his own desire flare hotter. He kissed her navel, his tongue dipping briefly into the shallow dip, and she squirmed with a soft laugh mixing with her moan. But he didn''t stop there. His hands slid down to her thighs, parting them gently as he shifted his position, settling between her legs. He took his time, kissing his way up one thigh, then the other. Finally, he reached her core and his warm breath hit her exposed pussy as he paused for a moment, letting the anticipation build. Fei Ziyu''s hands fisted in the mat beneath her, "Please..." she murmured. He pressed a soft kiss to her center, his lips brushing over her folds, and she gasped as her hips lifted toward him. He started slowly as his tongue traced her gently, exploring every inch of her with tenderness. His hands gripped her thighs, holding her steady as he licked her again and circled her clit before flicking it lightly. "Uff.. Haangh~" Fei Ziyu''s head fell back and her breath came in ragged bursts as she surrendered to the sensation. He didn''t rush, savoring her as if making up for every day they''d been apart. His tongue moved in languid strokes, dipping lower to tease her entrance before returning to her clit. "Mnngh~ Haanghh~" He could feel her thighs tightening around his head, and he doubled his efforts, sucking gently on her clit while his tongue sucked her relentlessly. "Haaaa..." she gasped but then shuddered violently as her climax hit and she began squirting. Zhao Tian didn''t stop, guiding her through it with slow, steady licks, drawing out every last tremor until she was limp and panting. As he pulled back his lips, he saw Fei Ziyu trembling on the mat, and he quickly removed his clothes. Fei Ziyu barely got her senses back before she felt his hands grabbing her thighs. Before she could even process it, she felt his thick cock sliding inside her pussy folds and shattering her insides in one firm push. "Agh... Mnnfgh~" Feeling her pussy clenching his cock, Zhao Tian sighed in pleasure "Ziyu..." His hands slid up to her hips to grip her tightly before he continued shoving his dick inside her. "Mnngh.. Ohhh.. yess.. yess.. Husband.. Haangh.." -------------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 770 770: *Satisfying...[2]* A few minutes later, Fei Lingxi walked from the main house after sensing Zhao Tian''s presence nearby. Hearing some noises her curiosity piqued, she rounded a cluster of flowering bushes, and the sight that greeted her stopped her in her tracks. Zhao Tian is sitting on the mat and her daughter, straddled his lap, her naked body moving ryhtmically as she rode his cock. Zhao Tian''s large hands gripped Ziyu''s ass cheeks, lifting her up and slamming her back down, each motion driving his cock deep into her pussy. Fei Ziyu''s lips parted in a stream of moans that mingled with the wet, slapping sounds of their sex. A knowing smile appeared on Fei Lingxi''s lips and she sighed softly, a mix of amusement and longing in her voice. "Better I should also join in," "Haa...." Zhao Tian grunted with each thrust, his fingers digging into Ziyu''s flesh as he guided her up and down his dixk. "Mnnghhh~ Yeshhh.. Haa..." Fei Ziyu''s moans grew louder as her naile raked down his chest. Neither of them noticed Fei Lingxi''s approach until she was right behind them, her shadow falling across the mat. Suddenly, Zhao Tian felt a pair of soft, familiar hands slide around his torso from behind, wrapping him in a warm embrace. "Husband..." Fei Lingxi''s voice purred against his ear, sending a shiver down his spine. He stopped mid-thrust and turned his head slightly. Fei Ziyu, still impaled on his cock, opened her eyes at the sound. Her gaze landed on her mother''s face, inches from Zhao Tian''s, and a startled, "Mom... Hmngh..." slipped from her lips, cut off by a moan as Zhao Tian''s cock twitched inside her. Fei Lingxi didn''t hesitate. She leaned in, her lips capturing Zhao Tian''s lips in a deep, possessive kiss as her tongue slipped into his mouth with a hunger that matched the scene before her. "Husband..." she whispered against his lips between kisses, "I am also starving. Let me eat you..." Her voice was a seductive tease, as her left hand trailed down his neck and her fingers brushed over the taut muscles of his chest. She found his nipple and twisted it between her fingers with just enough pressure to make him grunt into their kiss. Fei Ziyu, still rocking on his lap, slowed her movements as she watched her mother sloppily kissing Zhao Tian. Zhao Tian''s hands tightened on her ass, holding her in place as his body is now caught between the two women. Fei Lingxi broke the kiss and smiled gently "I know this is where you like it most..." she murmured, giving his nipple another sharp twist that drew a low sound from his throat. Fei Lingxi slid her body closer, pressing her ample chest against his back as she nibbled at his earlobe. "Don''t stop on my account," she teased, her right hand slipping around to rest on Fei Ziyu''s thigh, giving it a gentle squeeze. "She''s doing so well, isn''t she?" Fei Ziyu flushed at the words as a mix of embarrassment and arousal colored her cheeks, but she didn''t stop. Encouraged by her mother''s presence¡ªor perhaps spurred by it¡ªshe began to move again, lifting herself up and dropping back down, impaling herself on Zhao Tian''s cock with renewed energy. "Urghh..." Zhao Tian groaned, his head spinning as the two women overwhelmed him. He resumed his grip on Ziyu''s ass, lifting her higher and slamming her down harder as the force of it made her breasts bounce wildly. Each thrust sent a jolt through her and Fei Lingxi watched with a gleam in her eye. Her hands roamed Zhao Tian''s body¡ªpinching his nipples, tracing the lines of his abs, stoking the fire in him as he fucked her daughter relentlessly. Fei Lingxi''s lips found his neck, kissing and sucking at the sensitive skin there, leaving faint marks as she went. "You''ve been neglecting me, husband," she whispered as her fingers danced lower, brushing the base of his cock where it disappeared into Ziyu''s pussy. She didn''t interfere, just teased, "I missed you." Her words were punctuated by another twist of his nipple, and he bucked involuntarily, driving himself deeper into Fei Ziyu and eliciting a cry from her lips. "Haangh~~" Ziyu''s pace faltered and her body trembled as she neared another climax. "Mom... Husband... I¡ª" Her words dissolved into a whimper as Zhao Tian slapped her ass hardly and the sting of it pushing her closer to the edge. Fei Lingxi chuckled softly, her lips brushing Zhao Tian''s ear. "She''s close, isn''t she? Give her what she needs... and then it''s my turn." Spurred by her words, Zhao Tian redoubled his efforts, as he thrust up into her, meeting her downward motions with brutal force. The mat creaked beneath them and Fei Ziyu closed her eyes as she teetered on the brink. "Husband... please..." she gasped, and with one final, punishing thrust, he sent her over. "Haaaanghhh~" She organsmed with a scream and her pussy clenching around, her juices coating his cock as she shuddered violently in his lap. Zhao Tian held her through it, his hands kneading her ass as she rode out the waves. Fei Lingxi''s smile widened as she pressed a kiss to Zhao Tian''s shoulder. "Good Husband." Fei Ziyu smulled against him, panting heavily. Fei Lingxi slid around to his side, her hands never leaving his skin as she positioned herself beside him. "Now, husband," she said as she began to untie her own robes, letting them fall open to reveal her curvaceous figure. "Let''s see how much you''ve missed me." Fei Ziyu, still catching her breath, shifted off his lap, collapsing onto the mat with a dazed smile. Zhao Tian''s eyes locked onto Lingxi and her hips swayed as she moved closer. She straddled his thighs, her hand wrapping around his slick, throbbing cock still glistening from Ziyu''s love juices. "My turn," she whispered, guiding him to her entrance with a grin, and with one smooth motion, she sank down onto him, enveloping his cock in her own tight pussy. The mat creaked beneath Zhao Tian and Fei Lingxi as she rode him, her hips rolling with a slow, deliberate rhythm. Her tight pussy gripped his cock, and the sensation of her hot pussy enveloping his cock sent shivers of pleasure racing up his spine. His hands clamped onto her hips, fingers digging into her soft flesh as he guided her movements, thrusting up to meet her pussy that made her breasts bounce enticingly. "Mnnngh~" Lingxi''s lips parted and a low moan escaped as she tilted her head back, her long hair spilling over her shoulders like a dark waterfall. "Urghhh..." Zhao Tian groaned again as he lost himself in her. Fei Lingxi''s curvaceous figure moved above him, her skin glowing in the dim light of the medicinal garden, and every roll of her hips stoked the fire that had been simmering since he''d reunited with his wives. She leaned forward slightly, bracing her hands on his chest, her nails grazing his skin as she picked up her pace, riding him harder. Beside them, Fei Ziyu lay sprawled on the mat, her body still trembling from the violent orgasm Zhao Tian had just given her. Her chest heaved as she panted, her thighs slick with her juices, and her dazed smile lingered as she basked in the afterglow. But as her breathing steadied, her eyes fluttered open, drawn irresistibly to the sight of her mother fucking Zhao Tian. Fei Lingxi''s moans filled the air, mingling with the wet, rhythmic slap of their bodies, and Fei Ziyu''s gaze locked onto the scene... her mother''s hips grinding down as Zhao Tian''s cock disappeared into her pussy with every thrust. A flush crept up Ziyu''s neck as a familiar heat stirred low in her belly. She bit her lip and her hand twitched at her side as the sight reignited her arousal. Slowly, almost hesitantly, her fingers drifted down her body, brushing over her still-sensitive breasts before sliding lower, past the curve of her stomach, to settle between her thighs. She spread her legs slightly, her fingertips grazing her swollen clit, and a soft whimper escaped her lips as she began to touch herself. "Hmmngh~~" Fei Lingxi caught the sound over the haze of her own pleasure. Her eyes flicked to the side and she saw her daughter circling her clit with her fingers as she watched them fuck. A wicked smile spread across Lingxi''s lips, and she leaned down, her breath hitting against Zhao Tian''s ear as she whispered, "Husband... look at her." Zhao Tian was surprised to see Fei Ziyu pleasuring herself. Her eyes were half-lidded and her lips are parted as she panted softly, her fingers dipping into her dripping pussy before sliding back up to rub her clit. "See how much she loves this?" Fei Lingxi purred as she straightened up, slowing her pace to give Zhao Tian an unobstructed view. She rolled her hips slowly, letting him feel every inch of her as she rode him and her hands slid up to cup her own breasts, pinching her nipples for added effect. "She can''t get enough of you... even after you''ve fucked her senseless." Fei Ziyu''s moans grew louder, her fingers moving faster as she caught Zhao Tian''s eyes on her. "Husband..." she gasped and her voice trembled as she spread her legs wider, giving him a clear view of her slick, swollen pussy. "Watch me, Husband." She plunged two fingers inside herself, her thumb pressing against her clit, and her hips bucked off the mat as she fucked herself in time with Fei Lingxi''s thrusts. "Watching you... with Mom... it''s so..." Her words dissolved into a moan, her head tipping back as she chased the pleasure building inside her. "Isn''t she beautiful like this?" Fei Lingxi murmured and her lips brushing his skin as she picked up her pace again, slamming down onto him with renewed energy. "Look at her, husband... falling apart just from watching us." She shifted her angle, grinding her clit against his pelvis with each thrust. "She''s yours... we both are yours." Fei Ziyu''s fingers moved frantically now and her pussy made wet, obscene sounds as she drove herself toward another climax. Her eyes never left Zhao Tian''s, "Please... don''t stop..." she begged, though it wasn''t clear if she was pleading with him, Lingxi, or herself. Her body tensed, her thighs trembling as she teetered on the brink, and with a final, desperate rub of her clit, she came undone. "Haaaanghhh~" Fei Ziyu''s scream echoed through the garden, her pussy clenching around her fingers as her juices spilled onto the mat, her body shuddering violently with the force of her orgasm. "Huff..." She collapsed back, panting and trembling, her hand still resting between her thighs as aftershocks rippled through her. "Good girl," Fei Lingxi turned her attention back to Zhao Tian, her hands gripping his shoulders as she bounced on his cock, her pussy tightening around him with every thrust. "Now, husband... give me what you gave her." Fei Lingxi''s body tensed, her nails digging into Zhao Tian''s shoulders as she neared her peak, and with one final, punishing thrust, she climaxed. The tightness and heat of her pussy pushed Zhao Tian past his limit, and he loaded his cum deep into her womb. They rode out their climaxes together, until Lingxi collapsed against him as her hot breath hit his neck. Feeling his hot cum filling her insides, Fei Lingxi sighed in pleasure and kissed Zhao Tian. Pulling back from the kiss, she looked at him with a deep smile "I love you so much, Husband..." Zhao Tian smiled and gently pushed her down to the mat as his cum spilled down her pussy. But Zhao Tian didn''t mind it and pushed his dick again "I love you too, dear..." ------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 771 771: A small talk with Qian Shi "Huh? The First Heavenly One''s soul?" Qian Shi''s voice trembled slightly. Sitting in front of the mirror inside her room, Ji Shuang nodded her head "Yes, Your Grace, that''s what he said..." Looking at the silhouette of the woman in mirror, Ji Shuang''s gaze squinted in thought "And you are the Second Heavenly One, right Your Grace?" Qian Shi nodded her head "Yeah, I am. The First Heavenly One, her name was Eleanor Di Laurentia, fought the First Honoured One, Lilith Maverick, and perished during the fight." "After killing the First Heavenly One, the Honoured One drenched in victory and divinity, ascended the heavens to become a God." "But who would have thought that the remnants of the Heavenly One''s soul has been trapped inside the rupture." "And the ruptures are actually the attacks of the Honoured One, which left permanent scars on space..." Ji Shuang lowered her head and on the other side, Qian Shi sat on her bed silently. With a deep sigh, she fell back on the bed ''I can''t see his future with my Heavenly eyes, and since he is the anomaly of the system, everything he does changes the future of people surrounding him.'' She turned her gaze to the mirror and closed her eyes for a moment ''I still can''t see a future where Yao Jing is alive...'' ''Tian has really become unpredictable.'' ''And now the First Heavenly One is included in this?'' She clutched her forehead ''I don''t know what the First Heavenly One is thinking... At the end of the day, Heavenly One and Honoured One are arch-nemesis...'' ''It is risky to even trust Eleanor.'' Ji Shuang on the other side asked "Your Grace, do you know anything about the First Heavenly One, so I can somehow warn Tian?" "I am scared that something will happen to him." With a shake of her head, Qian Shi replied "No, I only know she was the previous ruler of the whole Astral Realm, but after she disappeared, the other factions took hold of the Astral Realm." "I don''t even remember how I was born anymore, or who my parents were. It''s been... too long. The only thing that''s remained constant in my fractured memories... is him." Ji Shuang blinked. "Zhao Tian?" Qian Shi smiled faintly, her expression softening "Mhmm. Even before I awakened as a Heavenly One, I dreamed of him. His face... his presence. A force like gravity, pulling fate itself around him." Hearing this, Ji Shuang just lowered her head and remembered the nights she spend with Zhao Tian. A sense of guilt settled down her throat "Uhm... Your Grace... I think... I might have fallen in love with Master Tian." Ji Shuang pressed her hands over her chest, as if trying to still her racing heart. "When I''m near him, when I see the way he carries his burdens and the way his eyes softens... I can''t help it." "C-Can you allow me to be in his life as his w-wife?" Qian Shi let out a giggle and muttered "Honestly, I would''ve been surprised if you hadn''t fallen for him." "I already told you once, Shuang. Don''t hold back your feelings for me.." "He has a lot of lovers. Too many, if you ask me. But Zhao Tian is... not the kind of man who gives love lightly. And those he loves, he treasures more fiercely than anyone else in the heavens." Her smile widened. "So why would you think I wouldn''t want you to be part of that love?" Ji Shuang closed her eyes for a second and smiled in her heart. "But..." Ji Shuang murmured, trying to compose herself. "Don''t you mind... that you''ll have to share him with so many of us?" Qian Shi gave a small laugh, "Oh, I don''t mind sharing. Not really." She leaned back, brushing her silvery hair behind her ear "Because no matter how many wives he has... no matter how many fall for him..." A grin crept across her lips, "I know I''ll always be his favorite." Ji Shuang blinked again, then gave a little laugh despite herself. "That''s... kind of arrogant, Your Grace." Qian Shi raised an eyebrow "Is it? Well... I have been waiting so many years for him, it would hurt me if I am not his favorite." Ji Shuang just smiled and at this time, a voice echoed through her chambers. "Shuang?" Eh? Hearing Zhao Tian''s voice, Ji Shuang was startled and stood up from her bed before reaching for the door. As she opened the door, Zhao Tian entered the room and hugged her tightly "Shuang..." With a chuckle, Ji Shuang reciprocated the hug "Tian..." He pulled back just enough to look at her face, and a quiet smile appeared on his lips as he caressed his nose with hers "Were you sleeping?" She chuckled and cupped his face in her palms "No, I was just lying in the bed..." Zhao Tian turned his head and looked at the mirror on the bed "Were you looking at yourself?" Ji Shuang giggled in her heart and muttered "Well, Yeah.. I guess, I want to look beautiful in someone''s eyes." Hearing this, Zhao Tian was amused and hugged her tighter "I wonder who that lucky man is..." Ji Shuang''s eyes crescented in tenderness "I wonder too..." Looking at her eyes, he muttered "Whoever he is, he must be blind if he can''t already see how breathtaking you are." She chuckled under her breath and leaned her head on his shoulder "He surely is..." Zhao Tian smiled and patted her head as his gaze flickered to the mirror. She caressed his cheek, her thumb slowly moving beneath his eyes "Did the First Heavenly One say anything after that?" Hearing this, Zhao Tian''s gaze lowered "No, I haven''t disturbed her after that..." "And because of your persuasion, I dropped the plan of entering ruptures too." She hugged him tightly "It''s because I don''t want to lose you, Tian..." With a nod, he pressed a kiss on her forehead "Yeah, I understand..." Looking up at him, she smiled softly "Well, leave that... come on, I will prepare something for you to eat." "Mhm..." As she pulled him, he followed her into the kitchen. ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 772 772: Meeting her after a while... Huh? He is... Whispers stirred like petals in the wind as Zhao Tian walked through the secluded wing of the sect. The women around the wing turned their heads to look at him. The late morning sun filtered through the translucent jade leaves of the wing''s gardens, scattering soft green lights on his figure as he passed by. Zhao Tian sighed in his heart ''Its been so long since I last saw my Master...'' Finally, he reached her place and pushed the door open to enter. Soon, feeling his presence, Yan Zijin came there and seeing him, a small smile bloomed on her face "Tian..." Zhao Tian walked in front of her and nodded "Master... I have been so caught up with Alchemy for the past three months that I can''t focus on anything else, so.." Yan Zijin nodded her head in understanding "Mhm, Sect Master told me everything. Sit here." With a nod, Zhao Tian moved to sit on the couch and Yan Zijin sat opposite to him. Her gaze squinted slightly looking at him ''As Sect Master said, he is now in the first level of Immortal Ascension Stage.'' ''Well, she did say that.. he caught up with the explosion of that weapon in Vampiric Star and the lingering energy stored within the sword pushed his limits and made him break through several stages instantly.'' ''Other than that, there are no other ways he shot up so quickly...'' ''He is lucky that nothing happened to him in the explosion of Vampiric Star and somehow managed to escape from there with the help of Sect Master. ''But Yao Jing...'' A sigh escaped her lips "I heard about everything from Sect Master, your sudden spike in cultivation... and about Yao Jing." Zhao Tian nodded his head and she continued "You''re alive. That, in itself, is more than enough for now." She turned her head slightly, her gaze landing on the pale orchid blooming in a ceramic pot by the window. Its petals trembled under the touch of the wind that flowed gently through the open lattices. "And your foundation might not be solid..." "Even though your cultivation has improved a lot, your physique should also be improved to match that." With a soft sigh, she spoke "Come for training from now on. We need to improve your physique." Hearing this, Zhao Tian nodded his head ''I should also look into the notes left behind by the First Honoured One to refine my physique to the next level.'' ''With her guidance and that knowledge combined... I can push myself even further.'' ''To endure more. To never fail again.'' At this time, hurried footsteps were heard and a beautiful woman entered the room. Looking at Xia Shenyi, Yan Zijin smiled and gestured "Come here, Shenyi.." Xia Shenyi nodded and obediently sat beside her Master "Master.." Looking at Zhao Tian, Yan Zijin spoke "This is your Senior Sister, Xia Shenyi." Zhao Tian looked at Xia Shenyi and gave a polite nod "Senior Sister." And she returned it with a smile "Junior Brother." Patting Xia Shenyi''s shoulder, Yan Zijin spoke "He is the one I was talking about... very talented disciple." Xia Shenyi smiled gently "Yeah, I heard from little sister Lian too. About his Heavenly Tribulation and the things during the Vampiric Invasion." As she turned to look at him, she winked playfully and Zhao Tian couldn''t help but smile in his heart. Xia Shenyi, resting her hands in her lap, turned her attention back to Yan Zijin. "Master, will I be helping with Junior Brother''s physique refinement too?" Yan Zijin smiled "Of course. You''ve also walked the path of Tempered Bone and Crimson Meridian... you''ll be an excellent guide for him." Zhao Tian looked at Shenyi in surprise. "You''ve refined your physique too?" She nodded, "Well, in the past, You know Master excels in physique training. Once under Master''s direct guidance, and the other... under the flames of the Scarlet Pool Trial." Zhao Tian nodded slightly "I see... then I''ll be in your care, Senior Sister." Xia Shenyi gave him a sly look "That''s right, Junior Brother. Prepare yourself. I won''t go easy on you just because you''re talented." Hearing this, Zhao Tian just sighed in amusement before turning to Yan Zijin "Where is Sister Lian, Is she not here?" With a faint nod, Yan Zijin spoke "She has gone back to her star because she received a sudden call from her family." Oh. Zhao Tian nodded his head and a soft silence fell on the room. As if remembering something, Zhao Tian looked at Yan Zijin "Master, I wanted to ask about the death of Sect Master''s father." Yan Zijin let out a soft sigh "Yeah, it was a month ago. It was only announced to the Sect Elders and Wing Masters, so there is no way you would have know it at that time, since you were buried in Alchemy." "Seems like he quietly accepted his death, thinking that he is burdening his daughter and the sect." Zhao Tian''s gaze trembled for a second as he was beside Ji Shuang when she was in her lowest. Looking at Zhao Tian, Yan Zijin spoke "Well, now that you are back.. we don''t need to rush into your training." "We can take it slowly. Walk around the Sect for a while. Breathe. Let the world come back to you. Or if you wish, take on a few missions from the Sect Board. Whatever helps you find your footing again." She knows that he is still grieving about the loss of Yao Jing and she wants to give him some more time to stabilize his thoughts. Xia Shenyi tilted her head and spoke "We can do that, Master. Then let me go with my Junior Brother." Yan Zijin nodded her head "Hmm... yes. That might be good for both of you. You can also use this time to bond a little more." Looking at Xia Shenyi, Zhao Tian complied and nodded his head "Okay." ... "Haa... Tian." Leaning her slender back against the sturdy trunk of a sakura-blossomed tree, Xia Shenyi exhaled softly, a faint pink hue warming her cheeks. The petals drifted around them in lazy spirals, casting fleeting shadows across the forest floor. Zhao Tian''s arms were on either side of her, caging her gently as his lips took her lips in a tender kiss. His tongue slid past her lips, and she responded with a delicate moan, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him closer. The forest around them was quiet and the only noises were the occasional chirp of birds or rustle of wind. She tilted her head slightly, letting him deepen the kiss, her fingers threading through his white hair. When he finally pulled back, they both stayed with their foreheads touching, breaths mingling. Xia Shenyi''s eyes half-lidded, her lips still tingling, curved into a smile. "Hm... Kissing your Senior Sister like this," she murmured playfully, brushing her fingers against his jaw. "What a bold junior you''ve become." Zhao Tian gave a lopsided smile, "Senior Sister, you''re just too beautiful... I can''t help myself." He lowered his head, his lips brushing her neck, and then softly trailing lower. When he found the sensitive spot near her collarbone, he kissed it slowly... then gently sucked, drawing a sharp breath from her. "Tian..." she whispered, her fingers gripping the back of his robe. "Don''t leave hickeys like the old days... My Master will get suspicious." "Haa, alright," he murmured against her skin, pulling back with a grin but letting his fingers rest lightly on her waist. "I can''t even leave a mark on my wife because of some Master..." Hearing this, she leaned forward and kissed his lips "You can leave a mark anywhere else on my body." She leaned her head on his shoulder, eyes gazing at the soft pink canopy above. The spring blossoms danced with the breeze, and the sun filtered through the branches, dappling light over their bodies. After a while, she muttered lazily, "What was the mission again? Killing twenty boars?" He exhaled, clearly not thrilled by the mundane task "Yeah... something like that. Some outer sect disciples were having trouble in the lower forest. Elder Yu asked if we could help clear it out. I guess it''s a good excuse to stretch our legs." She tilted her head up to look at him. "We came out here to kill beasts... and ended up kissing like teenagers." "Let''s finish the task and leave." ------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 773 773: Alchemy Examination [1] The room was faintly perfumed with the subtle aroma of sandalwood and sweet osmanthus, wafting from the incense burner on the shelf. Lying on her bed, Qi Xue held a book loosely in her hands. Its pages were filled with cultivation theories and alchemical diagrams, but her gaze was hollow, staring past the words. She sighed and her delicate fingers slowly closed the book, but her thumb remained tucked between the pages, as if unwilling to fully give up the pretense of reading. A soft murmur lett her lips "Sister Nue went with Little Brother for the Alchemy Examination..." Her eyes quivered, and she turned slightly, hugging the book to her chest. "I wonder if things are going really well for them." She wasn''t sure what she meant by "really well." Did she mean the test itself? Or their time together? The latter thought lingered like a bitter aftertaste. She had volunteered... no, forced herself to stay behind, so her sister could spend time with him alone and maybe... even win his heart. But as hours passed, her heart grew heavier with silence. She reached out and extinguished the lantern beside her bed, plunging the room into darkness. Throwing an arm across her eyes, she whispered with a weak laugh, "Haa... I hate this." Her chest tightened. She wasn''t sure if this is what people call jealousy. She loves her Sister Nue, truly. But... she also couldn''t ignore the way her heart stirred every time Zhao Tian smiled at her. The way he gently pats her head. The warmth in his eyes when he calls her by name. She cursed herself for feeling this way ... The first rays of morning sunlight broke through the misty veil that clung to the rooftops of the Jade Eclipse Dynasty''s capital, casting a soft golden hue across the stone streets. Shopkeepers rolled up bamboo blinds, children ran through narrow alleys with fresh buns in hand, and couriers darted quickly. Among the gently rising activity, Zhao Tian and Qi Nue walked side by side down the central avenue. Qi Nue''s violet robes shimmered faintly beneath the sunlight, her long hair tied into a high, elegant ponytail that swayed behind her. As they passed a small teahouse preparing for the day, the scent of steamed dumplings and herbal broth floated through the air. Qi Nue glanced sideways at him and asked in a teasing tone "You haven''t said a word since we left. Are you that sleepy?" Zhao Tian gave a faint, relaxed smile "Just enjoying the silence." Hearing this, she just nodded her head "Hmm..." With a faint chuckle, he asked "Are you nervous?" She looked up at him and replied "I am... but that''s why you are here. To keep me calm." They passed a street where other examinees had gathered... young men and women all heading in the same direction. The exam would begin in an hour, but many wanted to reach the venue early, hoping to center their minds or find a quiet spot to rehearse pill formulas. Qi Nue inhaled slowly, "Master used to tell me... that when crafting a pill, your spirit must be calm and steady. If your heart wavers, the fire will too." Zhao Tian looked at her and asked gently, "Then is your heart calm right now?" Qi Nue giggled and shook her head "Absolutely not. It''s flipping like a fish on dry land." Upon hearing this, Zhao Tian let out a chuckle and gently raised his hand, patting her head "Don''t worry.. you are very talented and you can surely do it." His words worked like a charm, slowly easing her tension. She didn''t reply immediately, but she nodded with more strength than before. "I feel like I am the junior sister and you are the senior brother." Zhao Tian let out a soft laugh and seeing his smile, Qi Nue''s eyes softened in tenderness. They stepped through the final corridor leading to the Grand Alchemy Courtyard. As they crossed the threshold, Zhao Tian remained beside her. A few of the stewards standing near the archway gave them only a passing glance... until one of them looked closer. His eyes widened subtly. Then another guy saw Zhao Tian''s face and stiffened. Within seconds, murmurs began rippling through the attending crowd like quiet sparks on dry tinder. "That''s... isn''t that Zhao Tian?" "The one who killed the Emperor?" "Yeah, the one from the Jade Eclipse Sect." "The Heaven Sent Child." A young woman in violet robes bowed hurriedly as he passed. Another young man from a distant sect straightened his back, quickly tucking away the casual smile he had had moments before. Qi Nue noticed the respect in everyone''s gaze as they looked at Zhao Tian and a smile bloomed on her lips as she walked proudly beside him. They soon reached the registration platform. A robed elder sitting behind a long table looked up from the jade talismans he was sorting "Name and badge," he said routinely, before his gaze landed on Zhao Tian. His eyes trembled and he hurriedly stood up "Zhao... Zhao Tian?" Zhao Tian gave a faint nod "I''m not here for the examination. I''m simply accompanying her." He gestured slightly toward Qi Nue. Qi Nue stepped forward and offered her examination badge "Qi Nue. Representing the Jade Eclipse Sect. I''m here to take the Flame Forger Examination." The elder glanced at her, then back at Zhao Tian, then bowed his head lightly "Of course. We''re honored to have both of you here." He handed her a slip of jade etched with her examination number "Room 3-B. The Flame Forger category is being held in the southern wing." Zhao Tian and Qi Nue moved deeper into the courtyard. The massive pavilion hallways were lined with spirit lanterns and inscriptions. As they reached the hall designated for the Flame Forger Examination, more gazes turned toward them. Even among the examiners standing outside the room. most of them nodded respectfully toward Zhao Tian. A man in crimson and silver robes approached from the side. Reaching in front of Zhao Tian, the middle aged man cupped his hands before bowing his head "Lord Zhao Tian. I hadn''t expected to see you here today." Zhao Tian returned the gesture with a subtle nod "I''m just accompanying someone." The man''s gaze flicked to Qi Nue, and for a moment, "Then she is fortunate." He turned to Qi Nue "The Flame Forger Examination is no easy trial. The first part will test your flame control, the second your knowledge of rare ingredients, and the third... your ability to form a Three-Turn Pill under time constraints." Qi Nue''s fingers tightened slightly around her jade slip. Zhao Tian leaned in slightly and whispered "Just breathe. You''ve done more difficult things with your eyes closed." She laughed under her breath "You''re exaggerating." "Am I?" A bell rang gently in the distance. The door to Room 3-B creaked open, revealing a large chamber with gleaming cauldrons already warmed and awaiting their alchemists. Attendants stepped forward to guide the participants inside. Qi Nue looked at the room, then back at him. He smiled and patted her back "Now, go." Looking into his clear blue eyes, she nodded her head before entering the room. --------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 774: Alchemy Examination [2] Looking at Qi Nue entering the examination room, Zhao Tian smiled in his heart ¡¯I hope everything goes well...¡¯ Just then, the middle-aged man who had spoken to him earlier stepped closer, clasping his hands respectfully. "Why don¡¯t you come with us to oversee the examination, Lord Zhao Tian?" he asked, his tone respectful yet cautious, as though even the offer itself might be too bold. Hm? Zhao Tian turned to look at him and that man just showed a smile "It is our honor to have you in our Pavilion today." "If you are willing, we would be pleased to have you sit as a guest overseer for the Flame Forger trial. Naturally, you may remain impartial. Your presence alone brings prestige to the event." Hearing this, Zhao Tian nodded his head "Alright..." ... Entering the room, Qi Nue looked around at the room and saw the benches placed there along with numbers. Looking at the number on her badge, she looked around, searching for it. "Seventy four.. Seventy four..." In the vast room, she finally found her number and it was in the forefront, first bench from the judges platform. Her eyes twitched in frustration ¡¯Why am I at the front? This is rigged.. damn it.¡¯ She looked around at the other examinees taking their seats and reluctantly, she also took her seat. With a deep sigh, she looked up at the three chairs placed in the front, which are vacant for judges. A bit later, three people entered the room and everyone in the room stood up in respect. A middle aged man, a woman and Zhao Tian. Huh? Looking at Zhao Tian, Qi Nue was dumbfounded and stared at him in disbelief. "Is that..." "Yeah, its him." "He is here for judging?" Qi Nue heard whispers from behind and snapped out of her shock ¡¯He didn¡¯t say that he is one of the judges, what?¡¯ Her gaze locked with Zhao Tian and saw his eyes softening as he looked at him. A faint blush crossed her cheeks and she lowered her head in embarrassment. Some contestants stiffened, while some stood straighter in Zhao Tian¡¯s presence. One young man three rows behind Qi Nue visibly gulped and started whispering frantically to his seatmate. Qi Nue gently raised her head and saw the middle aged man leading Zhao Tian to the center seat. She pursed her lips slightly ¡¯Now, I am even more nervous when he is looking at me... what do I do?¡¯ The contestants slowly began to take their seats. The woman stepped forward and spoke "Welcome, aspiring alchemists, to the Flame Forger Examination. The first part will test your flame control, the second your knowledge of rare ingredients, and the third... your ability to form a Three-Turn Pill under time constraints." "Passing this examination will earn you the Flame Forger Seal, an official recognition from the Royal Alchemist Pavilion." "And it is our pleasure to have Lord Zhao Tian as our judge." She spoke, subtly gesturing towards Zhao Tian. The whole hall tensed again as they knew how terrifying of a man Zhao Tian is... He is the princess¡¯s husband, killed the Emperor Zhao Hein, killed a lot of powerful people that day in the marriage hall. He even declared he would personally kill whoever defies the new Emperor. The judging woman, feeling the tension spike, only gave a small knowing smile before clapping her hands softly "Please distribute the first component¡ªFlame Crystal Spheres." "You will use these to demonstrate your flame resonance and control. No ingredients will be used yet. This is a test of your base." As the jade trays were passed out, Qi Nue straightened in her seat as she tried to suppress the slight shake of her hands. She gently raised her eyes and saw Zhao Tian looking at her. The blush on her face deepened ¡¯Stop looking at me, little brother, its embarrassing.¡¯ She closed her eyes for a second, ¡¯No... little brother is watching me, so I need to give it my very best.¡¯ She placed her palms on either side of the crystal sphere, centering her breathing. The hall was still noisy with whispers and fidgeting, but she shut it all out. In her heart, a quiet flame stirred. She focused her astral energy, letting it slowly flow through her meridians. A golden thread of flame stirred beneath her palms, her Twin Flame, blooming slowly into the crystal. Around the room, others were starting too, their spheres flickering to fire with all shades of red and orange, some with dazzling flares, others struggling to ignite. Qi Nue¡¯s sphere flickered... and then glowed. Not with harsh brightness, but with a gentle, steady light. Looking at this, Zhao Tian smiled in his heart ¡¯She is doing good...¡¯ The female judge raised an eyebrow, intrigued by her flame. The male examiner leaned forward slightly, scribbling something in his scroll. And some of the students nearby? They stared at Qi Nue with disbelief. Not because her flame was the brightest... but because it was the calmest. In an exam designed to test foundational control, she was already standing out. But Qi Nue didn¡¯t notice any of it. She was still focused, pushing everything she had into this moment. The room settled into a hushed stillness, only interrupted by the soft crackling and occasional flicker of spiritual fire reacting within the crystal spheres. For many students, it was the first true test of their control, but how calm and centered they could remain beneath pressure. And today, that pressure was doubled, tripled even, with Zhao Tian seated at the front of the examination hall. Qi Nue¡¯s sphere continued to glow softly. Around her, some other examinees tried too hard to make their flame spheres blaze, mistaking intensity for mastery. Their orbs flared too hot, flickering wildly before dimming into chaotic pulses. The two judges exchanged subtle glances. The female judge, seated to Zhao Tian¡¯s right, leaned forward and wrote something on her slip, clearly noting down observations. Qi Nue¡¯s heart was pounding like a drum inside her chest, but she didn¡¯t let it shake her control. She focused herself entirely on the sphere before her. This wasn¡¯t just about impressing Zhao Tian. It was about proving to herself that she was worthy of standing beside him... not as a weak, shy girl, but as someone with skill, talent, and will. As the final moments of the resonance test ended, a soft bell rang out through the hall, signaling the conclusion of the first round. The spheres were collected by the attendants. Qi Nue¡¯s crystal sphere was carefully taken away, still glowing faintly even as it left her hands. She let out a soft breath, wiping the faint sheen of sweat from her brow, allowing her tense shoulders to relax slightly. She didn¡¯t look up at Zhao Tian again, she knew he was watching, and for now, that was enough. The female judge stood and clapped her hands once, "That concludes the Flame Resonance Round. Your next trial will be split into two and the first one is to test your foundational knowledge of alchemical theory, flame behavior, and pill composition." "You will each be given a parchment containing five complex questions, each designed to evaluate your understanding of pill structure, elemental affinities, flame synergy, and reaction timings." With a simple gesture, she nodded toward the attendants once more. Neatly rolled scrolls tied with red thread, were distributed to each examinee. Qi Nue took the scroll gently in her hands and untied it. Her eyes skimmed the questions... and her heart sank for a moment. ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked thsi chapter! Chapter 775: Alchemy Examination [3] The first question alone was a complicated scenario involving the reaction time between Iceheart Root and Crimson Lotus Extract. Not only was it asking for reaction speed, but also the safe boundary temperature before the compound became unstable. She closed her eyes for a moment, but she didn¡¯t panic. She had studied scenarios like this under her master¡¯s guidance before, and the trick was not to rush but to break the problem down one layer at a time. She began to write her answers. Her flame control might not have been the flashiest, but her knowledge was deep. Her answers weren¡¯t based on rote memorization alone. Why one herb reacted violently with another, the subtle elemental resonance that could change the outcome of a pill, and the proper flame rhythm required to suppress such variables. As she wrote, Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze occasionally flicked to her, but this time it was the female judge who whispered quietly to him, "She¡¯s not just talented; her thinking is calm. She has learned from someone who valued insight over showmanship." Hearing this, Zhao Tian smiled in his heart as he remembered Yao Jing. A few rows behind Qi Nue, some examinees had already begun to panic, erasing their mistakes or rewriting rushed calculations. The pressure of the room, combined with Zhao Tian¡¯s presence, had become a mental trial more than anything. As the time for the written round ended, the judge stood again. The female judge¡¯s voice echoed through the hall "You may now submit your scrolls." Attendants moved silently between the rows, collecting the scrolls. The examinees sat back in their seats, some slumping with exhausted sighs while others leaned forward, waiting for the next challenge. Qi Nue carefully rolled up her scroll and tied it with the provided red string before placing it on her tray. As the last scroll was gathered, the female judge raised her hand again "We now begin the second segment of the theoretical examination," "You will be presented with a set of spirit herbs and alchemical materials, both common and rare. Your task is to identify each, outline their basic properties, and determine if any combination among them would result in an unstable reaction or, alternatively, a synergistic effect." Soon, attendants returned, this time carrying rectangular lacquered trays, covered with a transparent veil to preserve the freshness and energy of the items inside. They placed one tray on each examinee¡¯s table before gracefully stepping back. Qi Nue took teh veil and saw nine ingredients in front of her. Some were familiar... Golden Vein Ginseng, a standard healing booster; Pale Starflower, which enhanced mental clarity but clashed with many fiery compounds. Others were more rare and need a closer glance to identify them. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at the delicate blue petal: Frozen Moth Orchid. Beside it there is also Drifting Ash Bark. It had no effect on its own, but in proximity to certain life-based herbs, it could either enhance vitality or completely nullify it depending on the order of infusion. ¡¯They¡¯re testing not just recognition. But understanding of deeper interactions... This isn¡¯t beginner-level theory.¡¯ She picked up her pen and began to write. For example, she didn¡¯t just write "Frozen Moth Orchid destabilizes flame pills." Instead, she wrote: "Frozen Moth Orchid contains a latent lunar frost attribute that reacts violently when exposed to direct fire-based ignition." "However, it may be safely combined in trace amounts with Nightshade Lotus or Phoenix Root when tempered with a dual-phase flame, allowing temporary harmonization and stability for astral detoxification pills." The female judge slowly began to walk around the rows and her gaze gently fell on Qi Nue¡¯s answers. She was quite surprised ¡¯That level of insight, only comes from studying under a grand-level Alchemist. Not just a casual tutor.¡¯ Back in her seat, Qi Nue was already at the last section. Immediately, her pen moved as she began to write combinations. Crimson Dragon Scale with Widow Root? No, soul instability. But Widow Root and Mirage Pearl under a Cold Conduction Array? A viable path to suppress madness-inducing effects in higher-tier pills. The time for the second segment came to a close. "Submit your parchments," As Qi Nue placed her final answer scroll onto the tray, she leaned back and exhaled deeply. Her hands were slightly ink-stained, but she is satisfied, as she is certain that she had given her best, no matter the outcome. Attendants once again moved efficiently, collecting the written sheets filled with theories, interactions, and calculations. The female judge stepped to the front once more, "For the final stage of the examination, you will now demonstrate practical application." "You will need to refine a single pill, under time constraints, using the provided cauldron and ingredients." "A successful refinement will not be judged by pill completion alone.Your quality, purity, and your ability to adjust in real time will also be measured. You may begin... now." With a soft mechanical hum, compartments along the sides of the hall opened. More attendants stepped in, wheeling large carts, carrying bronze cauldrons, and boxes containing the day¡¯s ingredients. Qi Nue looked at the ingredients she received and sighed in her heart ¡¯Haa.. I can do this.¡¯ One by one, she prepared the ingredients, slicing the Starroot into thin, crescent-shaped fragments and grinding the Pearl Dust between two jade mortars until it shimmered like snow. Some examinees nearby rushed to throw ingredients in early as they are eager to impress or too nervous to wait. But Qi Nue didn¡¯t rush. She waited until her cauldron¡¯s inner temperature was stable and only then did she begin. Twilight Leaf first, then the Extract in a spiral motion to spread the resonance. The Silver Thorn Seed? She held it in her fingers longer than most and then added it just as the flame shifted hues, catching the perfect window. At the thirty-minute mark, her cauldron glowed faintly, and a soft ping echoed as the lid clicked gently upward. A single smooth pill hovered inside with the faint scent of nine-hued mist surrounding it. She bowed lightly and extinguished the flame. Looking at the pill in her hand, she was very satisfied. As she placed the pill on the evaluation tray, she whispered inwardly ¡¯Master, I hope I¡¯ve done justice to your teachings.¡¯ ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 776 776: Alchemy Examination [4] After collecting all the pills from the contestants, the female judge stepped to the center of the examination hall once more. "It will take a while to evaluate your pills... so please remain seated and wait patiently." "This assessment will not be rushed." She raised one slender hand and made a brief gesture. Instantly, several robed assistants stepped forward and began collecting the trays one by one with extreme care. Each pill was placed into a transparent jade casing, sealed with a strip of spirit paper bearing the contestant''s number but not their name... ensuring anonymous, unbiased evaluation. Qi Nue watched as her pill was gently lifted and sealed. She had given her all¡ªevery shred of knowledge and control, every bit of insight her master had instilled in her. Whether that would be enough was now in the hands of fate... and the judges. As the judges retreated to the raised dais where the pill evaluation would take place, the atmosphere within the hall shifted. A large veil appeared between the judges and the contestants rows. Examinees began to murmur among themselves in low voices. Some were discussing their refining process with pride, while others whispered regrets, blaming the cauldron, the flame, or even the quality of ingredients for their failures. A few had already resigned themselves to the outcome, staring blankly ahead. Qi Nue, however, remained quiet. She leaned back in her seat, hands resting lightly on her knees. Zhao Tian sat atop the elevated viewing platform, his eyes trailing over the judges below who had begun their task. A formation of evaluation had been drawn... a ring of jade pillars with shifting inscriptions that would assess the pills one by one. The pills would be floated one by one within this ring, where their true quality could be revealed under the formation. The first few pills were modestly acceptable, with basic structure and a few cracks here and there. Enough to pass, but not to impress. The male judge would occasionally nod with mild approval or shake his head with faint disappointment. The female judge, more observant of balance and creativity, paid close attention to the subtle harmony of ingredients, even noting unexpected stabilizations in a few attempts. When Qi Nue''s pill floated into the array, there was a distinct pause in the air. The pill hovered, spinning slowly within the evaluation field. It was a sign of resonant harmony, a phenomenon where all the ingredients had been not only combined successfully but also refined in such a way that they enhanced each other beyond their intended synergy. This was rare, especially in an examination setting. The elder judge blinked slowly. "Amazing..." The female judge stepped closer, her eyes narrowing slightly. She didn''t speak right away but reached out, drawing a single line through the air with her finger, causing the pill to pause in place. A delicate web of light extended around it, scanning it for hidden flaws, impurities, or unstable formations. There were none. She stepped back and whispered something into the elder judge''s ear. Zhao Tian leaned forward from the platform and he smiled slightly ''She has that Twin flame which she shares with Sister Xue... which increases the purity of the pill.'' ''But damn, she is really talented. As of right now, her talent is above mine. She just lacks in some flame purity compared to mine.'' ''If only she could get an Emyreal Flame...'' As the judges continued their evaluations, other pills followed¡ªbut none elicited quite the same response. Some pills were promising. A few contestants had even demonstrated strong potential. But Qi Nue''s stood apart... for clarity, for her precise control, and for her ability to draw out the full potential of each component without overwhelming the rest. Eventually, the judges finished and sealed the last pill. The female judge returned to the center and the veil was also removed letting the contestants see the judges. "We have completed our evaluations," "The results have been tallied. There were many promising candidates today... but among you, only one pill stood as an example of not just technical skill, but insight, control, and refinement that borders on art." The silence deepened. "The pill refined by contestant number seventy-four... was evaluated to be of the highest quality among all present today. Resonant harmony, stable core compression, and a purity level exceeding ninety percent." Gasps sounded from the crowd of contestants. Some turned, looking around to see who number seventy-four was. Qi Nue blinked in surprise, but then she quietly stood up and bowed slightly. The female judge continued, "For those who did not reach the passing threshold¡ªdo not despair." "Alchemy is not a path conquered in one trial. It is a life. You may try again when you are ready. For those who passed, you will get your Flame Forger badges right now." The female judge''s words settled over the hall. A moment later, she raised her hand once more, this time signaling the attendants waiting at the edge of the hall. One by one, the attendants stepped forward, each carrying a lacquered wooden box¡ªpolished black with crimson inlays. Inside there are the Flame Forger badges... small, oval-shaped insignias forged from rare steel and imbued with a faint fire essence. Each badge bore the symbol of a stylized lotus in flame. Just as the attendants began to distribute the boxes to the judges, the female judge turned toward the elevated platform. "Mister Zhao Tian. You have served as an observer in this examination." "Would you do us the honor of presenting the Flame Forger badges to the successful examinees?" the female judge asked with a faint smile. Zhao Tian stood slowly and stepped down from the platform. "As you wish, Elder," The boxes were brought to him and placed neatly on a wide tray. One by one, the judges began calling the numbers of the successful examinees, starting, of course, with number seventy-four. "Contestant number seventy-four. Step forward." Qi Nue stepped forward and looked at Zhao Tian with a smile on her lips. "Congratulation..." With a soft smile, he extended the badge to her. Without waiting for further ceremony, Qi Nue reached forward, not just for the badge.. but straight into Zhao Tian''s arms, pulling him into a tight warm hug. The entire hall went silent. Zhao Tian blinked but then he smiled and patted her back "You did well.." Qi Nue pulled back a little and gently took the badge from his hand. "Thank you." She returned to her seat without another word, leaving behind stunned silence and a trail of curious stares. "Did... she just hug him?" "Wait, are they close? Like that kind of close?" "I thought Zhao Tian was cold to everyone..." The judges exchanged brief looks but said nothing. The female judge continued calling the next number. "Contestant number twenty-nine." A tall, quiet young man stepped forward but as he approached Zhao Tian, his steps slowed. Their eyes met Zhao Tian offered the badge with a small nod. The young man hesitated, and then, awkwardly... he leaned in for a brief one-armed hug. The crowd buzzed. "Wait, what?" "Is this... a thing now?" The next few contestants approached with increasing hesitance and visible confusion. One girl, upon reaching Zhao Tian, stood frozen for a full three seconds before throwing herself into the hug. Zhao Tian smiled dryly in his heart as he accepted everyone''s hugs. Qi Nue, watching from her seat, couldn''t help but chuckle under her breath as her fingers played idly with the badge. As the last badge was handed out, the judge stepped forward once more. "Today, you have proven yourselves worthy of the title ''Flame Forger.'' May your fires never dim, and your pursuit of alchemy never waver. Remember, this is only the beginning. The road ahead is long... and full of trials far greater than this hall." The crowd bowed as one. And as Zhao Tian stepped back onto the platform, he glanced once more at Qi Nue. She was already looking at him. And smiling. ---------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 777 777: Unacceptable [1] Walking out of the examination hall, Qi Nue clutched her badge tightly in her hand as she looked at it proudly. A bit later, Zhao Tian stepped out and walked to her "Sister Nue." Qi Nue turned around to look at him with a big smile on her face "Little brother." "Congratulations." Keeping her smile, she showed him the badge "See, I passed.. I passed." Zhao Tian chuckled lightly, nodding. "You didn''t just pass. You impressed everyone. That pill was nearly perfect." She smiled even brighter and leaned closer to him "I am dedicating this badge to you." Before he could reply, a sudden yell shattered the gentle atmosphere. "Unacceptable! Absolutely unacceptable!" Both turned toward the source. A tall man in deep crimson robes walked into the courtyard, his face fuming with anger. A badge with the symbol of a Sun-Ember Furnace hung from his chest, a high-ranking figure within the Alchemy Pavilion''s upper echelons. Gasps rose from several other examinees and attendants as they noticed who it was. Even some judges in the distance turned with horrified expressions. The man stormed toward the judges who had exited moments earlier and stood near the edge of the courtyard. "You allowed some outsider to oversee an official alchemical examination?" The judges stiffened. The female judge stepped forward calmly, "Elder Yong Wu, Mister Zhao Tian was acting as an observer... an honorary one at that." Elder Yong Wu''s gaze narrowed "Honorary? He has no official certification! No Alchemist''s Seal! He isn''t even a registered practitioner in our Pavilion''s rolls! What authority does he have to present Flame Forger badges, much less participate in evaluations?" Murmurs spread through the courtyard like wildfire. Some disciples looked toward Zhao Tian in confusion. The female judge''s gaze flickered to Zhao Tian "But.. it is Mister Zhao Tian, I think he has every right to-" "No... how could you allow some random people to oversee an examination like this?" "He can be whoever, even the Emperor himself... but how can someone who doesn''t even have basic knowledge of alchemy sit there and oversee an examination?" Some nodded faintly, cowed by his status, while others simply looked between Zhao Tian and the elder, waiting for the storm to break. The female judge stayed silent for this and lowered her head. Seeing this, Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed slightly, but before he could say anything, Qi Nue stepped forward "You old man, how dare you belittle Tian?" Elder Yong Wu turned his head and looked at Qi Nue "Little girl, what do you want?" Qi Nue looked at Zhao Tian and then at the Elder "Zhao Tian is more qualified than half of the elders here to oversea a Flame Forger examination." Yong Wu glanced at Zhao Tian "Huh? So you are that guy huh?" He slowly folded his arms across his chest. "You look barely older than a fresh disciple... and already, you''re more qualified than the elders of this Pavilion?" He scoffed, shaking his head in exaggerated disbelief. "These new generations, so full of pride and delusion." Qi Nue gripped her fist, her fingernails digging into her palm "Yes, he is. He is even more qualified than you.. you fatass old man." The entire courtyard went silent. Even the wind seemed to pause. Apprentices gasped audibly, and some judges'' jaws dropped in shock. Seeing this, Zhao Tian let out a soft sigh and stepped forward, standing beside Qi Nue. The Elder''s anger fumed hearing her words "You little girl.. HOW DARE YOU..." Qi Nue didn''t flinch and replied equally "And you dare insult someone who''s saved more lives than you''ve refined pills in the last decade?" Seeing the situation spiraling, Zhao Tian muttered "There''s no need to raise your voice. If you believe I''m unqualified, then prove it. Let our flames decide." Upon hearing this, Qi Nue smirked in her heart proudly and hugged Zhao Tian''s arm ''That''s my little brother...'' Zhao Tian just smiled in his heart; He didn''t really want to challenge the elder, not really. He had given the challenge because the situation demanded it. Since Qi Nue has already gone deep into it, how can he back away now? He can only support her. Hearing the bold challenge, Yong Wu let out a thunderous laugh, "You... challenging me to a pill-refining contest?!" "Boy, do you even know who you''re speaking to?! I am an Empyrean Deity, crown elder of this Pavilion! I''ve refined over a thousand Radiant-grade pills in my life." The onlookers were also surprised. "Did... did he just challenge Elder Yong Wu?" "Is he mad?" "I know he is really a powerful person, but this is alchemy... he can''t brute force through it." Zhao Tian smiled slightly "Then it shouldn''t be difficult for someone of your caliber... to defeat someone so young and unqualified, right?" The words landed like a slap. A murmur spread like wildfire across the gathered crowd. Even the other judges exchanged glances, unsure if they should intervene or watch it unfold. One of the Pavilion''s head coordinators, who was watching from the sides, stepped forward. "Enough," he said, raising a hand. "Since both parties are willing..." He looked to Yong Wu. "...you wouldn''t dishonor the Pavilion by backing down from a challenge, would you, Elder?" Yong Wu''s eyes twitched. "...Hmph. Very well." He turned toward the raised platform at the side of the courtyard. "Let''s end this farce. I''ll crush this brat''s pride and toss it into the ashes." Qi Nue''s grin widened as she watched them both walk toward the pill refinement stage "I can''t wait to see his face when he loses to Tian." A few moments passed, and two identical cauldrons were placed side by side, set atop reinforced alchemy pedestals. A crowd had already gathered in a semi-circle, murmuring with each other. Looking at the cauldron, Zhao Tian sighed in his heart. He didn''t raise the challenge blindly; he knows his opponent is an alchemist with an Empyrean Deity badge. His own flames may lack the destructive force of an Empyrean flame, but the purity of his flames is the same as an Empyrean flame. Till now, the only thing that restricted him from creating high-grade pills was his own cultivation. But now, with his recent breakthrough, he has a stronger cultivation base than before. And in the past three months, he did a crash course on alchemy... His knowledge and experience in alchemy might be shallow compared to his opponent. But his physique and the purity of his flames are superior. -------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 778 778: Unacceptable [2] Across the platform, Yong Wu sneered as he folded his sleeves and summoned his flame with a clap of his palms. A roaring surge of crimson flames erupted from his hands, caressing the edges of his cauldron as the temperature around him soared. The head coordinator, who was the overseer of the match nodded his head slightly ''I know Zhao Tian and how merciless he is... I heard about this man''s doing in the marriage hall.'' ''But this is Alchemy, and I think this will be a one-sided match for Yong Wu.'' ''But again, a man like Zhao Tian is not a fool to challenge someone with an Empyrean Deity badge... I wonder what trick he has under his sleeve.'' Zhao Tian extended his hand, and a small orange flame appeared on his palm, burning brightly. Huh? The head coordinator''s eyes shrank slightly in surprise ''This aura... no it''s definitely not an Empyrean flame, but why am I sensing this weird purity from it.'' A smile appeared on his face ''Guess it won''t be a one-sided match after all.'' Yong Wu also noticed the flame on Zhao Tian''s palm and his eyes narrowed slightly ''I guess I shouldn''t underestimate my opponent.'' ''Even though he is young, his temperament says otherwise. This boy is dangerous.'' Spectators filled the steps, disciples and elders watching the duel curiously. No one had expected the Flame Forger evaluation to turn into a public duel between an esteemed elder and a young outsider. Qi Nue stood in the crowd with her hands clenched in front of her chest. She isn''t nervous. She knew how much Zhao Tian had practiced, how many nights he had pushed himself to master foundational alchemy techniques that most people took years to learn. His talent was monstrous, but it was his obsession with perfection that had carried him this far. The rules were quickly agreed upon. Both competitors would refine the same pill: the Threefold Vitality Pill, a mid-tier radiant grade. A servant stepped forward with two identical ingredient trays. Both were sealed with talismans to ensure fairness. Yong Wu looked calm as his flame danced around his palm "Young man, this isn''t some backyard cauldron test. One mistake, and you''ll be coughing up blood before your pill forms." Zhao Tian just stayed silent, and the countdown was given. "Begin!" Yong Wu threw in his first herbs swiftly, like he had done this for years. The flame beneath his cauldron flared and contracted rapidly. The herbs melted instantly, forming a thick greenish essence. Zhao Tian, on the other hand, was slower. He placed his ingredients one at a time, adjusting his flame''s temperature with subtle movements of his fingertips. His flame was not wild like Yong Wu''s, it stayed stable. Those watching noticed the difference almost immediately. "Elder Yong''s flame is too aggressive," one young alchemist whispered. Time ticked by, and Yong Wu was ahead. His ingredients were processed and condensed much faster. A golden hue had already begun forming within his cauldron and he smiled confidently as he shaped the pill nucleus. "Too slow," he muttered, glancing toward Zhao Tian. "He''ll never catch up." But Zhao Tian wasn''t watching him. His eyes were half closed as his flame danced across the belly of his cauldron. He had reached the crucial stage of merging essences. The herbal liquids inside pulsed with a subtle glow, layer by layer synchronizing in flow. Zhao Tian''s flame shifted tone slightly, deepening from orange to a pale golden hue. It wasn''t an Empyrean Flame, but its purity was astonishing. It burned away impurities as they rose, leaving behind a nearly flawless liquid core. Meanwhile, Yong Wu''s pill had entered the final shaping stage. He formed five nodes, compressed them, and began solidifying them into a single pill. Steam and mist rose around him as his cauldron trembled under the pressure. With a loud clang, he sealed the pill and a moment later, it rose from his cauldron. Looking at the green pill, he smiled "Done. Let''s see what you can do, boy." The scent of Yong Wu''s pill alone caused a few outer disciples to instinctively sit straighter, their bodies subconsciously absorbing the nourishing aura. Zhao Tian exhaled softly and raised his palm. The flame beneath the cauldron began to vanish, but not all at once. Instead, it coiled upward in spirals as the pill core floated gently from within. And the pill emerged from the cauldron. Taking the pill in his hand, Zhao Tian gently placed it on the tray beside him for examination. The head coordinator stepped forward and looked at the two trays in front of him. He reached out and took Yong Wu''s pill in his hand first. Smiling in satisfaction, he nodded "Great, a middle-tier radiant-grade pill. As expected of someone like you, Elder Yong." "Good structure and 94 percent purity too." The audience smiled and clapped their hands. Qi Nue''s eyes narrowed ''Seems like I underestimated that damn old man. He is not bad...'' Then the head coordinator took Zhao Tian''s pill, and his gaze narrowed in thought. "Great structure... high-tier radiant grade pill." As he said that, the audience was surprised and looked at each other in confusion. "He managed to create a tier above Elder Yong in radiant grade?" "What the hell?" "Zhao Tian is fearsome in both battle and Alchemy?" However, the next words shook everyone to the core. The head coordinator, still silent, activated a third seal... an advanced one used to detect purity to the exact decimal. A shimmering blue thread of light traced across the pill. It pulsed... once... twice... Then it turned pure white. "100 percent purity... how is this..." Even the head coordinator was surprised to see this. HUH? Yong Wu hurriedly stepped forward and snatched the pill from his hand "What the hell? This must be a misunderstanding... huh?" Yong Wu was dumbfounded, looking at the pill in his hand "It really is... 100 percent pure." He looked at Zhao Tian in genuine confusion "But how... Only Empyrean Flames are capable of removing every last impurity from a pill structure." Zhao Tian smiled wryly in his heart ''Is this what they call a cliche face slapping moment?'' --------------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 779 779: No progress? A smile appeared on Qi Nue''s face looking at Zhao Tian winning the challenge and defeating an Empyrean Deity rank Alchemist. Her gaze lowered, and she looked down at the badge in her hand ''I am just in Flame Forger rank...'' ''He is so talented...'' ''I really want to catch up to him, but when i take one step, he has already crossed 10 steps...'' ''That is the difference between us.'' Looking at the faces of the people around him, Zhao Tian sighed in his heart and glimpsed at Yong Wu "I guess that settles the challenge." Qi Nue stepped forward with a smile "He already proved he is worthy enough to oversee a Flame Forger examination and to even hold out the badges..." Yong Wu stayed silent and the crowd also buzzed. Without another word, Zhao Tian quietly left, and Qi Nue followed him out of the Pavillion. ... Outside, the afternoon air is still crisp as it gently caressed their skin. Qi Nue leaned to him and hugged his arm "Shall we go somewhere to eat?" With a smile, he nodded his head "Sure." They went to one of the finest restaurants in the city, a luxurious establishment built on the edge of a serene lake. Zhao Tian and Qi Nue were led to one such private chamber by an attendant, who bowed deeply before leaving them alone with a menu. Qi Nue reached across the low table and picked up the menu "Since we are celebrating for my success, I am selecting the menu." Zhao Tian simply nodded his head. "As you wish..." With a smile, she muttered "Let''s get lotus dumplings, glazed fire carp, roasted snow lamb with spice, petal rice cakes, and... oh! Spirit nectar." Looking at her, Zhao Tian just smiled and soon the ordered food was served to them. Qi Nue''s eyes sparkled with delight as she looked at the feast laid before them. She picked up her chopsticks, selecting a small, steaming dumpling. But instead of eating it, she held it out toward him. "Here. Open up." Zhao Tian looked at her for a moment, then leaned forward and took the dumpling into his mouth. He chewed thoughtfully and nodded. "Great." He picked up another and gently held it toward her lips. Qi Nue slowly leaned forward and took the bite. Her eyes closed for a moment as she savored it. "Mmm... It''s perfect." As they ate, they took turns feeding each other little bites. The spirit nectar was sweet, yet light, with a calming aftertaste. They both drank slowly as their cheeks slightly warmed from the energy-infused alcohol. After having a good meal, both of them returned to the Alchemy Chamber. ... Reaching the Alchemy chamber, Zhao Tian raised his gaze and squinted slightly before a smile appeared on his lips. Zhao Tian and Qi Nue went upstairs and opened the door before entering in. There are three women sitting on a couch at the side of the chamber, chatting with each other. Qi Xue, Li Jia, and Xia Shenyi rose from their seats almost at once, their conversation halting mid-sentence "Tian." Qi Nue blinked in surprise looking at Xia Shenyi''s beautiful face ''...Who is she? She looks gorgeous.'' Meanwhile, Li Jia hurriedly rushed to him with a big smile on her face "Tian..." She jumped into his arms, and Zhao Tian hugged her tightly with a chuckle as his one hand went to cradle her head while the other gently patted her back. Looking at this, a faint ache settled in Qi Nue''s heart. Qi Xue hastily walked to her sister with an expectant smile "Nue''er, how was it?" With a giggle, Qi Nue took her Flame Forger badge and showed it to her "Hehe..." Seeing this, Qi Nue''s eyes lit up in excitement "You did very well, Nue''er." Without a second thought, she wrapped her arms around her sister and hugged her tightly. "You did very well, Nue''er. I''m so proud of you." Qi Nue melted into the hug for a moment. "Thank you, Sister..." Zhao Tian gently patted Li Jia''s back and kissed her forehead "What are you doing here, Jia?" Li Jia, still snuggled against him and her voice was slightly muffled as she buried her face into the crook of his neck "I missed you so I came here to see you..." Qi Nue glanced at Zhao Tian and Li Jia in the corner of her eyes. Qi Nue''s eyes flicked toward them again, and though she quickly looked away, not wanting to caught staring. Her eyes trembled for a moment ''So they really are...'' Qi Xue, who had known her sister all her life, noticed the subtle change in her expression instantly. The slight dip in her smile along with the distant look in her eyes. Without saying anything directly, Qi Xue reached out and gave her sister''s back a comforting pat "Don''t worry..." Qi Nue looked at her confused, and Qi Xue just smiled knowingly. "Sometimes, even when it feels like you''re behind, your light reaches the one it''s meant to. You''ll understand soon." Xia Shenyi stepped forward and gave Zhao Tian a look "Junior brother." Holding Li Jia in his arms, Zhao Tian smiled dryly "Senior Sister." He turned to Qi Nue and spoke "Let me introduce her, this is Xia Shenyi, my senior sister." Qi Nue''s eyes narrowed in thought ''Senior Sister? From that master?'' Xia Shenyi nodded her head before glacing at Qi Nue "I heard about your test. Congratulations, Miss Qi Nue." Qi Nue blinked, "Ah... thank you," she replied, bowing slightly. Zhao Tian gently released Li Jia and turned to the others. "Let''s all sit and talk." ... That day night- Qi Nue and Qi Xue were sitting cross-legged on the large bed in their shared chamber. Qi Xue sat upright with a thoughtful look. Meanwhile, Qi Nue had already slumped back against the pillows with her arms sprawled as she let out an exhausted sigh. "So..." Qi Xue spoke, "...you spent the entire day with him, went to the Pavilion, shared a meal, celebrated, walked back together and still got no progress?" Qi Nue groaned, flopping her face into a plush pillow, muffling her voice. "Yesss... Sister, I don''t know what to do anymore! I thought the meal would be something, that maybe he''d hold my hand a bit longer, or say something maybe, but... nothing!" "It''s like we''re still stuck in that senior sister-junior brother relationship!" She rolled over dramatically, hugging a pillow to her chest "He''s so close and kind, but so distant at the same time! I don''t even know what he wants from me. Wahhhh!" Qi Xue leaned forward, brushing some strands of hair from Qi Nue''s flushed cheeks. She poked her sister''s cheek "Nue''er, this is war. We can''t let the other girls win while you''re stuck in the friendzone." "Well, to be fair," she mumbled, her tone smooth and teasing, "you''re also not doing anything bold. You can''t just float along beside him and expect him to suddenly realize, ''Ah, I''m in love with Qi Nue.'' Men aren''t that smart." Qi Nue blinked. "So... what do I do? Seduce him?" Qi Xue''s smile widened. "Exactly." Qi Nue jolted upright and her eyes widened in shock "Wait- what?!" Her elder sister chuckled, flicking her on the forehead. "Relax, I''m not telling you to throw yourself at him naked... Well, not immediately." "Sister!" Qi Nue squeaked, as a deep blush covered her cheeks. With a chuckle, Qi Xue spoke "I''m serious though. You''ve got to stir him. Make him see you as a woman. Right now, he probably still sees you as the sweet, responsible senior." Qi Nue frowned, clutching her pillow tighter. "But how do I change that image?" Qi Xue leaned closer, whispering like a devil, "There are... several ways." Qi Nue narrowed her eyes. "I''m listening..." Qi Xue ticked her fingers as she listed the ideas... "Option one: slip a tiny bit of aphrodisiac into his tea. Nothing too crazy, just enough to... heat the mood." Qi Nue stared in horror. "Sister?" "What? It''s a classic! One sip, and he''ll start seeing how soft your skin is, how glossy your lips look..." Qi Nue shook her head vigorously "That''s basically drugging him!" "Okay, okay." Qi Xue raised her hands in with a giggle "Let''s move to plan two, then: sneak into his bed at night." "W-what?!" "Not for that," Qi Xue laughed. "Just... crawl in while he''s asleep. Pretend you had a nightmare or that you were scared. Curl up beside him and let nature take its course." Qi Nue''s face turned even redder. "You''re insane! What if he wakes up and throws me out?!" "He won''t," Qi Xue said with a smug grin. "Tian isn''t the type to push a girl away, especially not one he cares about. And if he holds you, even just for warmth... well, it starts the physical intimacy. Emotional follows soon after." Qi Nue gulped as she imagined a scene where she hugs him tightly and rolls on the bed. Qi Xue went on, "Option three: wear something very light around him. Silks. Thin robes that hint at the curves beneath. Let him see what he''s missing every time he turns his gaze away." "Men are weak to visual attacks. Trust me." Qi Nue buried her face in her hands. "Sister, that''s shameless..." Qi Xue let out a sigh "Love requires a little shamelessness." There was a beat of silence before she added more seriously, "Nue''er... you like him, right? Deeply." Qi Nue nodded and mumbled in a quiet voice "More than I ever expected to..." "Then you have to fight for him," Qi Xue said firmly. "You''ve seen the women around him Jia, Shenyi, and probably others we don''t even know about. They all like him." "Tian may be strong, but he''s not heartless. He''s bound to respond to the one who makes him feel desired, not just admired." Qi Nue looked down at her hands. "But what if I mess up? What if I make things awkward and he pulls away?" "Then you fix it," Qi Xue said without hesitation. "But better to regret being bold than to regret doing nothing while someone else takes his heart." There was a long pause as Qi Nue absorbed her sister''s words. "...Fine," she mumbled at last. "I won''t go as far as drugging him, but... maybe I can try some other ideas." Qi Xue grinned. "That''s my brave little Nue''er." Then she tilted her head with a deep smile "Should I lend you some of my silk nightgowns?" Qi Nue groaned and fell back onto the bed, covering her face. "Sister, please stop corrupting me..." But her heart beat a little faster with excitement, with fear, and maybe... with a flicker of hope. Because if she want Zhao Tian, she''d have to take that step. ------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 780 780: Dont use that anymore! Sitting cross-legged in the Alchemy Chamber, Zhao Tian looked at the gleaming pill resting on the silver tray before him. A satisfied smile curled on his lips as he admired his work. Leaning back slightly, his gaze narrowed in thought as memories of Yao Jing again hit him. ''I already promised Shuang that I wont enter ruptures but still...'' Taking a deep breath, he took a watch from his storage ring and clicked on a button on the side. For a moment, nothing happened... then the device vibrated gently as the surface of the screen glowed blue. His lips curled into a smile ''I am surprised it still has battery after all these days...'' A holographic screen flickered in front of him and he quickly called Lyra Talon, the princess of the Ebon Luohe Star. It rang for a while, but she didn''t pick it up. ''Is she sleeping?'' He opened the message interface in thoughts of leaving her a message. A holographic keyboard appeared in front of him, and he typed her a message. "I''m curious about these ruptures. Send me all the information you have on them, and especially data about any high rupture-prone zones you''ve mapped." "If you can send the information to this watch, send it... or if you can''t, we can meet privately." After sending the message, his gaze lingered on the screen for a moment before he sighed and fell back on the floor, looking up at the ceiling. ''Guess I will just sleep in Jing''er'' room here.'' ... Next day morning, the sun slowly rose up in the Jade Eclipse Sect and Zhao Tian rolled in his bed, pulling the quilt over him. But then, sensing a presence in the upper floor of the Alchemy Chamber, his eyes flickered for a moment. However, realizing who it was, he just sighed and went back to his sleep. A few minutes later, he slowly woke up and pushed his body to sit straight on the bed as the cool morning air brushed against his bare skin. His hair, loose and slightly messy from sleep, hung over his forehead as his sharp, still-sleepy eyes focused on the beautiful figure in front of him. Qi Nue stood before the mirror, casually brushing her damp hair with a wooden comb. The morning sunlight streaming through the slightly parted curtains cast a soft golden glow over her figure, making the droplets on her fair skin shimmer like tiny pearls. The towel she wore clung to her curves, and the edge is dangerously high above her thighs, and the dip between her collarbones was accentuated by every gentle movement of her arms. She caught his gaze in the mirror and smiled sweetly, seemingly oblivious to how scandalous her appearance was. "Little brother... good morning." Zhao Tian, still half caught between sleep and reality, blinked several times before slowly dragging his gaze away from her bare shoulders, down her smooth legs that glistened with leftover water droplets. "What... are you doing here in this room, Sister Nue?" he asked, his voice hoarse from just waking up. Qi Nue giggled softly, turning to face him fully now. Her hair, wet and sticking slightly to her neck and shoulders, added an even more seductive touch to her appearance, though her innocent smile betrayed none of that awareness. "Well, the bathroom in the dorm is broken," she said, tilting her head cutely, "so I had no choice but to come here." She gave a playful wink, causing Zhao Tian''s lips to twitch helplessly. He ran a hand through his long hair and mumbled under his breath, "So... Sister Xue should be coming here too then?" At that, Qi Nue''s face froze for a split second before she quickly waved her hand, laughing awkwardly. "Haha, no no no! She won''t! Sister Xue... doesn''t bathe often, haha! She is a nasty woman." Zhao Tian stared at her for a moment and smiled dryly. "...I see," He stood up from the bed and stretched lazily, his toned body outlined against the dim morning light. Qi Nue allowed her gaze to shamelessly wander over his body, looking at his chest and abs, before she quickly turned her back to him again, pretending to focus on combing her hair. Zhao Tian, scratching the side of his head, hesitated for a moment before stepping toward the wardrobe. "I''ll get dressed and leave you to it, Sister Nue," he said. But before he could take two steps, he heard her soft voice behind him... "You don''t have to leave... I don''t mind if you''re here." Zhao Tian froze and he slowly turned his head as his gaze locked with her eyes through the mirror reflection. Qi Nue continued brushing her hair calmly, as if she hadn''t just dropped an emotional bomb in the room. Zhao Tian let out a soft chuckle, "Sister Nue, you''re playing with fire early in the morning." Qi Nue turned around, facing him boldly with the towel still wrapped around her. "Oh, am I?" she asked teasingly as she took a step closer to him. Zhao Tian looked at her for a long moment, but then he smiled and flicked her forehead gently with his finger. "Go dry your hair properly..." Qi Nue pouted, rubbing her forehead, "Hmph, bullying me early in the morning..." Zhao Tian just shook his head helplessly but then her scent hit his senses and his eyes narrowed thoughtfully "Wait, Sister Nue?" Hm? Zhao Tian reached out and gently grasped her wrist before pulling her closer. H-Huh? Before she could think further, Zhao Tian brought his face closer to hers and she closed her eyes tightly in panic ''What is happening?! IS HE GOING TO KISS ME?'' ''W-What to do? Should I push him? No, no, what if he pushed me on the bed and make a mess out of me?'' But what she expected never happened... Zhao Tian tilted his head and caressed his face into her neck, inhaling her scent gently. Feeling his breath''s warmth and the brush of his cheek on her neck Ni Que flinched for a second "Um..." Zhao Tian''s gaze narrowed as he pulled back his face "Don''t wear that perfume anymore." EH? Qi Nue was taken aback and a quick blush spread across her cheeks ''W-Wait did he find it out?'' However, she quickly hid her blush and looked at him innocently "Why brother, you don''t like my new perfume?" Zhao Tian shook his head "Its not that. It does smell nice... but there''s a faint trace of aphrodisiac mixed into it. It''s very subtle, but if you wear this around men, it can mess with their instincts." "Prolonged exposure can entice them... maybe even drive them into heat if they''re weak-willed." "So, it''s better to avoid that." Qi Nue''s heartbeat quickened, as this was the exact reason she bought the perfume in the first place. "O-Oh, I see.. I didn''t know that." "I just bought that since it smelled so nice." Zhao Tian gave an understanding nod "It''s not your fault. They probably added it to make the scent more alluring. But Sister Nue... it''s dangerous. So, don''t wear it..." She lowered her head in shame "Y-Yes, Little Brother." Satisfied, Zhao Tian reached out and gently ruffled her damp hair, the affectionate touch making her heart skip another beat. "Good girl," he said with a small smile before turning around to finally get dressed. Meanwhile, Qi Nue stood rooted in place, her entire body trembling slightly from the whirlwind of emotions she was feeling. ''Good girl...'' She felt her lower part getting a bit wet. ''Ahhh... this little brother is too dangerous!'' Qi Nue thought, squeezing the towel tighter. Qi Nue sneaked a glance at his back and saw some scars on it ''Soon... I''ll definitely close this distance between us.'' After wearing his outer robe, Zhao Tian stepped out and left the room. Qi Nue stood there for a few seconds, staring blankly at the door before finally... "Arghhh!! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!" she groaned, stomping her foot on the wooden floor like an angry little rabbit. She walked back and forth across the room, muttering furiously to herself as her damp towel slipping slightly with every dramatic step. "This is all Sister Xue''s fault!!" she fumed in anger. "Use an aphrodisiac, she said! It''ll work, she said! He''ll pounce on you immediately, she said!" Qi Nue scowled and imitated her sister''s smug voice mockingly, her cheeks puffed up in frustration. "Pah! Pounce my foot! I ended up almost dying of embarrassment instead. That dumb bitch!" Whining pitifully, she threw herself face-down onto the bed, kicking her feet in the air like a child throwing a tantrum. "But nooo, he sniffed it out immediately. He''s too sharp! How is any woman supposed to make him fall like this?!" In a fit of rage, she sat up and furiously pulled the towel off her body, flinging it onto the bed. "Stupid towel! Stupid perfume! Stupid Sister Xue and her dumb ideas!" Now completely naked, Qi Nue stood in the middle of the room, still muttering complaints as she shook her damp hair out. "And then! And THEN! He even called me a ''good girl'' like I''m some kid! AAAHHH!!" she screeched, hugging herself as she shivered in frustration. "I''m not a kid, you big dummy." At that exact moment... Creak. The door opened slightly, and Zhao Tian''s head peeked in, looking concerned. "Mm? Sister Nue, I forgot to¡ª" His words died in his throat. The room went completely still. Qi Nue froze in place like a deer caught in headlights. Her hands were mid-gesture, her mouth was open from mid-rant, and her completely bare body was fully on display under the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. Her damp black hair clung to her back and shoulders, water droplets gleaming against her fair skin. Her wide, horrified eyes looked into his stunned blank gaze. Several long, painful seconds of silence stretched between them. Then¡ª "¡ªKyaaaaaaaaaaa!!!" Qi Nue shrieked, diving toward the bed and pulling the quilt up to wrap herself like a panicked cocoon. Zhao Tian, still expressionless, blinked once... then twice... before calmly closing the door again with a soft click. On the other side of the door, he stood still for a moment and he closed his eyes. Inside the room, Qi Nue buried her head under the covers, kicking her legs under the quilt like a madwoman. "Why?! WHY?!" she howled miserably. "Of all the times he could come back!!" In the corridor, Zhao Tian sighed deeply, rubbing his temples. "...I only came back to tell her not to use any of Jing''er'' things in the room..." he muttered under his breath, shaking his head helplessly before walking away. Meanwhile, in the room, Qi Nue was dying of secondhand embarrassment, plotting whether she should just disappear from the sect for a year to recover. ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 781 781: A little banter "Ugh... Nue''er, stop¡ªahaha! It hurts, it hurts!!" Qi Xue shrieked, as she tried to crawl away across the bed. But Qi Nue was having none of it. She pounced on her sister, grabbing a pillow on the way and mercilessly whacking Qi Xue''s back with it. Pomf! Pomf! Pomf! "YOU!!" "I trusted you!!" Pomf! "You said he''d fall into my arms!!" Pomf pomf! "And instead... AND INSTEAD¡ªI ended up NAKED in front of him!!!" Qi Xue wheezed as she was beaten into the bed, her body jolting helplessly with every blow. "Ahaha¡ªs-stop¡ªwait, wait! Nue''er! Listen to meee-!!" Qi Nue, however, was not listening. Fueled by rage, she tossed the pillow aside and pounced onto Qi Xue''s back, pinning her down with her knees as she sat on top of her. "Explain yourself, you evil witch!!" Qi Nue yelled, grabbing a handful of Qi Xue''s soft cheeks and tugging them mercilessly. "Wahhh- I''m sorry, I''m sorry!!" Qi Xue cried out between her laughter, flailing her legs helplessly against the mattress. "You said the perfume was just ''mildly suggestive''!!" "I-it IS mildly suggestive!!" Qi Xue whined, twisting under her sister''s hold. "It''s not my fault Little Brother has the nose of an astral beast! Who sniffs people like that?!" Qi Nue let out a furious screech and pulled Qi Xue''s ear, making her sister yelp like a puppy. "That''s not the point!!" she yelled, tugging her ear back and forth like ringing a bell. "First you tell me to spray that cursed perfume!" "Then you tell me to wear a towel and pretend to take a bath in his room!" "And THEN you didn''t tell me he might walk back in while I was naked!!" Qi Xue was laughing so hard that tears streamed from her eyes, even as she desperately tried to pry Qi Nue''s fingers off her poor abused ear. "I-I didn''t know he''d come back!! Wahaha!!" "Oh, you didn''t know, huh?!" Without warning, she grabbed Qi Xue''s waist and flipped her over, sending her sister sprawling on her back with a loud fwump! on the bed. Qi Xue gasped and tried to wriggle away, but Qi Nue caught her by the neck and jostled her back and forth violently like a ragdoll. "Embarrassment!!" "Humiliation!!" "Death by shame!!" "AHAHAHA STOP, I''M GONNA DIE!!" Qi Xue wailed, her arms flailing uselessly as her head bobbed like a noodle. Finally, out of breath, Qi Nue let go and collapsed on top of her sister, both of them panting from the chaos. Qi Xue turned her head slightly with a giggle "Haa.. my dear little sister..." Seeing her, Qi Nue rolled to the side. Raising her leg she kicked Qi Xue squarely in the butt, sending her flying off the bed with a startled yelp "Ahh..." Qi Xue rolled down on the floor before rubbing her ass in mild pain "You brute..." Sitting on the bed, Qi Nue gave her a glare "That''s what you get for giving me those ideas." Qi Xue whined, wobbling to her knees "If anything, you got some skinship with Little Brother. Shouldn''t you be thanking me?" "Thanking you?" Qi Nue snorted and grabbed a nearby pillow, lobbing it at Qi Xue''s face. POMF! The pillow hit its target with perfect accuracy, knocking Qi Xue backward once again. Qi Xue groaned dramatically as she lay there, "Abused... I''m being abused..." Qi Nue, ignoring her sister''s antics, flopped back onto the bed, staring up at the ceiling with a heavy sigh. Qi Xue crawled back up onto the bed, dragging herself like a wounded soldier, and flopped beside her sister. "Maybe Little Brother liked what he saw. You''re gorgeous, you know." "Shut up, Xue''er." ... *swoosh* The crisp, biting wind rushed past Zhao Tian and Ji Shuang as they dashing through the air, gazing down at the snow-filled landscape. Looking at the forest, Zhao Tian''s gaze softened as he remembered the times he spent with Yao Jing in these mountains, collecting herbs with her. Ji Shuang reached out and squeezed his hand "Tian..." With a shake of his head, he smiled "I... almost forgot about the Astral mine I and Jing''er discovered during the time of herb collecting." (A/n: Around chapter 541) Hearing this, Ji Shuang just sighed "At that time, we decided to gain the ownership of the cave with a torunament.. But haaa, before that tournament could happen, we got invaded by vampires." "And since then, everything is in disarray. Now since Zhou Hein is the Emperor, he gave the ownership of the Astral Cave to us." They soon descended, reaching the Astral cave''s mouth. The entrance remained just as Zhao Tian remembered... jagged stone framing an otherwise unassuming cavern and its depths concealed by a thin veil of mist swirling at its mouth. There are even some machines they recovered at that time. They slowly entered the cave and looked around at the abadoned machines and tons of astral stones. Gently grasping her hand, Zhao Tian pulled her to the interior where the Motherstone was present. As they entered in, Yao Jing raised her head and looked at the big stone embedded in the ceiling pulsing faintly. "This looks great..." ... After looking around for a while, they stepped out of the cave. The cold wind brushed past them, but neither Zhao Tian nor Ji Shuang seemed to mind as they strolled side by side, their hands clasped together, their boots leaving a pair of soft trails in the untouched snow. Above, the pale winter sun struggled behind a thin layer of clouds, casting a soft silver light over the landscape. Ji Shuang hugged his arm tighter, pressing her cheek briefly against the warmth of his shoulder. "It feels like we''re on a date..." she murmured, a little embarrassed but unable to hide the smile playing at her lips. Zhao Tian let out a low, warm chuckle, glancing sideways at her with eyes full of affection. His fingers tightened around hers as he interlaced them properly, their hands fitting together as if they were always meant to. "It sure does," he replied, his voice carrying a trace of fondness that warmed her heart far better than the fur-lined coat she wore. The two continued their slow, unhurried walk. As Zhao Tian''s gaze wandered lazily across the forest, something caught his eye... a faint glint of color amidst the sea of white. His steps slowed and his eyes narrowed slightly as he spotted a small herb growing near the roots of a pine tree. "Wait," he murmured, gently tugging Ji Shuang''s hand to guide her with him toward the tree. The two of them crouched down together in the snow, the cold seeping slightly into their knees through the thick fabric of their clothes. Zhao Tian leaned forward, brushing away a thin layer of snow carefully to reveal a delicate herb with vibrant green leaves edged with a faint silver shimmer. At its center, there is a small fruit-like seed, translucent, glowing faintly. Ji Shuang leaned closer as her eyes widened with curiosity "What is it?" "This," Zhao Tian began, gently cupping the herb with both hands as if cradling something precious, "is called the Silverdew Herb. It only grows in places where the temperature remains below freezing year-round." "Its roots absorb ambient astral energy from the snow itself, purifying it into this small seed at the center." He pointed carefully at the glowing seed. Ji Shuang nodded slowly. "It''s quite rare. In alchemy, it''s used in elixirs that cleanse the meridians and soothe inner injuries caused by unstable energy surges. Even high-tier sects would consider it a valuable find." Carefully, Zhao Tian pinched the stem just above the root with two fingers and twisted gently. With a soft snap, the seed detached from the plant, leaving the silver-edged leaves to tremble lightly in the breeze. He held it up to her, smiling softly. "But, if you eat it raw like this, it tastes surprisingly sweet. Like... frozen honey." Ji Shuang blinked, her lips parting slightly in surprise "Really?" Zhao Tian nodded and extended his hand toward her, the glowing seed resting carefully in his palm. "Here. Try it." For a moment, Ji Shuang hesitated, eyeing the glowing seed suspiciously. But Zhao Tian''s warm smile reassured her, and she reached out with delicate fingers, picking up the seed from his hand. Their fingertips brushed briefly, sending a strange, pleasant jolt through her chest. She brought the seed to her lips and popped it into her mouth. The instant it touched her tongue, her eyes widened in astonishment. A burst of cool sweetness flooded her mouth, clean, crisp, and pure, like the first snowmelt of spring. It wasn''t overwhelmingly sugary like regular fruit; instead, it carried a subtle, refined sweetness that seemed to clear her mind and lift her spirit. "Hmm!" she let out a small, surprised sound, her eyes sparkling as she chewed slowly, savoring the unique flavor. Zhao Tian chuckled again, clearly pleased by her reaction "Told you." Ji Shuang hurriedly nodded "It is really good... Lets get some more." "Hahaha..." ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 782 782: Snow The gentle snow continued to fall, dusting Zhao Tian''s white hair with a faint shimmer of white. Ji Shuang watched him as she watched his face, the falling snow matching his beautiful hair color. Then, impulsively, she reached down, scooped a handful of soft snow, and, with a playful glint in her eyes, flung it right at his face. Pfft! The snow splattered across Zhao Tian''s cheek, and he froze, blinking slowly as a clump of snow hung from his jaw like a lopsided beard. Ji Shuang immediately pressed her hand to her mouth, stifling her laughter, but her laughter broke out and she stumbled back a few steps, grinning cheekily. "Hahahaha..." Zhao Tian slowly wiped the snow off "Oh? So that''s how you want to play it?" Before she could react, he bent down, gathering a handful of snow. She spun on her heel, trying to flee, but Zhao Tian lobbed the snowball with perfect aim, catching her square on the back. "Ahh!" she cried, laughing, as she stumbled forward into a snowdrift, the soft powder puffing up around her. Zhao Tian didn''t give her a chance to recover. He advanced and scooped up more snow. Ji Shuang retaliated, grabbing handfuls blindly and throwing them wildly in his direction. Some missed by miles, but one or two hit his chest and shoulder, scattering harmlessly off his thick cloak. "You''re terrible at this," Zhao Tian teased, ducking another wild throw. He lunged forward and Ji Shuang shrieked again, trying to dodge... but her boot caught on a hidden root under the snow, and she lost her balance. With a startled yelp, she fell straight into Zhao Tian, who instinctively caught her. The impact knocked them both over, tumbling down together into the snow in a tangle of arms and legs. "Hahaha..." "Stop, stop." They rolled a few times, the soft powder flying up around them like mist, until they came to a stop with Zhao Tian flat on his back and Ji Shuang sprawled awkwardly on top of him. For a moment, everything was still. Ji Shuang lifted her head, her cheeks flushed pink from the cold and perhaps something else as she found herself staring directly into Zhao Tian''s blue eyes. His strong arms were around her, one hand protectively cradling the back of her head so she hadn''t hit the ground too hard. They were so close she could feel his warm breath hitting against her cold skin. Slowly, a smile spread across Zhao Tian''s lips. "You fell for me. Literally." Ji Shuang groaned, hiding her burning face against his chest. "That was terrible." Gathering her dignity, Ji Shuang pushed herself up slightly, sitting on his abdomen. She scooped up another handful of snow from beside him, without him noticing, and smushed it right against his face. Zhao Tian sputtered in surprise as the cold snow crumbled down his neck. Ji Shuang laughed , sitting back on his hips with an impish grin. Zhao Tian wiped the snow from his face slowly and looked up at her. He sat up swiftly, grabbing her waist and flipping them both over so he was above her now, pinning her lightly into the snow. Ji Shuang let out a delighted squeal as she wriggled beneath him, but Zhao Tian smiled and lowered his face close to hers, his nose almost brushing hers. Ji Shuang''s smile softened, her breath hitching slightly and her heartbeat quicked as he brought his lips closer. For a heartbeat, Zhao Tian looked as though he might kiss her. Instead, he leaned back slightly, "Not so tough now, are you, Little Snowflake?" Ji Shuang narrowed her eyes, but then she reached up suddenly, flicking some snow from his hair into his face. Reluctantly, he stood up and offered her his hand, pulling her up easily from the snow. She stumbled a little into him, but he steadied her, keeping her close. "Come on," he said, squeezing her fingers warmly. "Let''s find somewhere to dry off before you freeze." ... The wind howled softly outside, rustling the tent flaps. Inside the tent, it glowed faintly from the crackling fire. Zhao Tian sat cross-legged near the fire, his long white hair damp with melted snow, a towel draped over his shoulders. He tossed another dried herb-laced log into the brazier. The fire flared for a moment, releasing a faint fragrance that chased away the lingering chill. Ji Shuang sat opposite him, bundled in a thick fur cloak, her cheeks still flushed from the cold. She had changed into a dry inner robe with her purple hair let down in a loose cascade, beads of water still clinging to the strands. She rubbed her fingers together and held them toward the fire. Zhao Tian looked at her and opened his arms invitingly "Come here..." With a smile, she crawled across the fire toward him "Tian..." She reached him, falling into his chest with a soft thud as her body melted against his and her arms wrapped around his waist with her cheek pressing against his chest. Zhao Tian hugged her closer into his arms, his fingers threading through her damp purple hair, brushing gently, untangling the strands. She snuggled even closer, folding her legs like a cat before hugging his chest tightly. Her gaze flickered to the scar on his chest, and she lifted her hand, her fingers gently caressing it. She raised her head and saw him watching the fire. Ji Shuang tilted her head, her cheek brushing his chest as she nestled her face against the warm curve of his neck. Zhao Tian just patted her head "Let''s go back to the sect after taking a little rest here." "Hmm..." ... *knock* Hearing a knock on the door, Qi Xue walked to the door and opened it slightly to see who it was outside. Looking at Zhao Tian''s face, she smiled and opened the door "Little brother." Zhao Tian gave a nod and asked "Is Sister Nue inside?" Oh! Qi Xue hurriedly nodded "Yeah, yeah.. come in." Zhao Tian shook his head with a smile "No, no need. I just wanted to talk to Sister Nue... Is she inside?" "Yeah, she is..." Qi Xue nodded her head and entered back to bring Qi Nue. Moments later, the door creaked open again and Qi Nue stepped out. She had clearly rushed to tidy herself up, though a slight flush still colored her cheeks. She wore a pale lavender robe, and her damp hair had been hastily tied into a loose bun. Her smile was soft but slightly nervous as she closed the door behind her. "Little Brother..." she said softly, walking down the corridor toward him. Zhao Tian''s expression was calm, but there was an unmistakable awkwardness to his posture as his eyes flickered with guilt. "Sister Nue. I wanted to apologize... for earlier. In the room." Qi Nue blinked and the blush that had been faint on her cheeks bloomed into a full rose hue. She quickly shook her head, stepping closer. "No! Don''t... don''t apologize," she said quickly, waving her hands. "It''s okay. Really." With a chuckle, he asked "You''re not mad?" Qi Nue laughed faintly, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear "Mad? If I was mad, I would''ve slapped you instead of standing here blushing like a fool." After a moment, the laughter faded, and a warm silence settled between them. Qi Nue stepped closer, so close that their arms almost touched. "...I liked that you cared. About the perfume. That you noticed something might be wrong." Keeping his smile, he spoke "Ofcourse, I would care for my Senior Sister." She nodded her head with a soft blush, and Zhao Tian spoke "I should go. I just... didn''t want to leave things unsettled between us." Qi Nue reached out and gently grasped his hand "It''s evening; come, let''s have some tea." His gaze softened in affection "Alright..." ---------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this chapter! Chapter 783: In danger? Chapter 783: In danger? Within minutes, the two sisters were in the cramped little kitchen at the edge of their dorm room. The space was barely large enough for one person, but they both squeezed in, elbows bumping as they reached for the kettle and tea leaves. "I¡¯ll handle the tea leaves," Qi Nue said as she took down the delicate ceramic tin from the shelf. "I¡¯ll boil the water," Qi Xue muttered, grabbing the kettle. "You always forget to heat it to the right temperature." "I do not forget¡ª" "You let it boil too much. It scorches the leaves. No one likes bitter tea except cranky elders and poison testers." Qi Nue clicked her tongue. "Fine. You boil. I¡¯ll prepare the cups." They moved quickly, bumping and dodging each other in the small space. As the water heated, Qi Xue rummaged through the drawers. "Where¡¯s that nice porcelain set? The one with the gold lotus pattern?" Qi Nue looked up "I thought you chipped the saucer last time?" "That was an accident," Qi Xue said, holding up the still-perfect saucer. "See? Not even a crack." With a slight smile, Qi Nue took the matching cups and laid them on the tray. Once the tea was steeping and the tray was perfectly arranged with two delicate cups, a small dish of honey, and two warm brownie squares placed beside the saucers, Qi Xue took a step back and looked at their work. "Alright," she said, dusting her hands. Qi Nue nodded her head "Now, let me go and give him the tea." Qi Xue patted her shoulder "Good luck, dear." Qi Nue nodded and took the tray before going to the room to give it to Zhao Tian. Standing beside the door, Qi Xue looked at her sister with a small smile on her face "Go... get him." She looked at his back, and a bitter smile appeared on her lips, but she quickly hid it. ... Inside the quiet training hall, the hum of astral energy slowly settled, like ripples fading across a still pond. Faint traces of exertion hung in the air and the lingering scent of incense used for focus and clarity. Zhao Tian sat shirtless on a stone bench, his chest rising and falling steadily after an intense session within the gravity cave. His torso was coated with a sheen of sweat, highlighting the lines of muscle. A faint steam rose off his body from the sudden change in temperature now that he was out in the coolness of the room. Across from him, Yan Zijin sat cross-legged with her usual composure. Despite her calm demeanor, there was a trace of worry in her eyes as she held a small crystalline beacon in her palm. The beacon glowed red. "Sister Lian is in danger?" Zhao Tian asked, brushing a damp strand of hair away from his forehead. Yan Zijin nodded firmly "Yeah. I gave her this beacon before she left for her star. I told her, If anything ever feels wrong, even for a second, activate it immediately." Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze dropped to the beacon, "I see..." Xia Shenyi who was beside Zhao Tian spoke with a soft smile "Master, you and junior brother should go check on her. I¡¯ll handle the training schedules and look after the wing in your absence." Zhao Tian blinked in surprise ¡¯Me too?¡¯ Before he could say more, Yan Zijin met his gaze "Mhm. That was my plan all along." She turned the beacon over in her hand "I also got permission from the Sect Master to take you with me." Zhao Tian exhaled softly, a wry smile forming in his heart. ¡¯Shuang? When did she...?¡¯ "Alright," he said with a sigh, "Just give me a moment to change." "No need to rush," Yan Zijin replied, standing up and tucking the beacon into her sleeve. "But don¡¯t take too long either. Every second could count." She turned and headed toward the exit of the training hall. Zhao Tian leaned back on the bench and Xia Shenyi moved closer to him "You go with her. It will be a change of pace for you..." Zhao Tian nodded his head and glanced at Xia Shenyi "Hmm. You inform others about my departure." "Sister Nue and Xue, especially Hanyue... she would worry a lot." With a chuckle, she leaned forward and kissed him "Yes, junior brother." ... Disciples moved through the corridors, casting curious glances as they noticed Zhao Tian walking beside Yan Zijin. At the edge of the wing¡¯s aerial platform, there was a single ark hovering in the air, waiting for them. A pair of disciples saluted as Zhao Tian and Yan Zijin approached. She returned the gesture with a nod, and the ark¡¯s hatch hissed open, revealing a corridor bathed in soft golden light. "Come," Yan Zijin said simply, walking up the ramp. With a nod, Zhao Tian followed her inside and the door behind them closed softly. Entering in, Yan Zijin pointed to the right side "There are two room, I will take the left, and you take the right." Then, without delay, both made their way to the front of the ark. As they entered the front dock, the space widened into a semi-circular command deck. Curved walls lined with metal framed the navigation console. Soft-blue holographic screens hovered midair. At the center, there was a primary helm, an elegant control array in the form of a pillar with glowing threads stretching outward like vines from a tree, connecting to the ship¡¯s systems. Yan Zijin approached the control pillar and waved her hand across the projection. A holographic map materialized in front of her... an intricate, three-dimensional sphere filled with dozens of stars, moons, and interstellar landmarks. Her fingers danced through the projections, shifting overlays, filtering energy paths, and locking onto a single glowing point far in the southwest quadrant. "The Azure Star," she murmured. As she input the coordinates, several smaller arrays sparked, calculating trajectory, measuring turbulence along the way, and synchronizing their flight through three minor astral waypoints. Zhao Tian stood silently behind her as the ark rumbled softly beneath them. "Coordinates locked," Yan Zijin said, stepping back from the helm. "We¡¯ll hit astral stream twelve and coast toward the Azure Star¡¯s gravity field. Approximate arrival... two days." The ark hummed louder now, as if awakening fully for the journey. With a soft chime, the ship surged forward. ... A few hours passed since they started the journey. Inside his private chamber, Zhao Tian lay on the bed, shirtless as he stared up at the flickering holographic screen projected from his watch ¡¯So she can¡¯t send the information directly to this watch...¡¯ Zhao Tian let out a soft exhale and turned his head, his messy white hair brushing against the pillow. ¡¯I¡¯ll have to meet her personally then,¡¯ he thought, frowning slightly. ¡¯Also, it¡¯s been a long time since I last saw Ling Chao.¡¯ As he was thinking, suddenly the ark rumbled and a loud siren echoed through the entire system, alerting him. Huh? Zhao Tian stood up from his bed, and at this time, he noticed the shift in space as the space energy rippled around him like waves. he instantly recognised this chaotic energy. ¡¯A... rupture?¡¯ ------------------------------------------------ I hope you guys liked this Chapter! Chapter 784: Ah shit, here we go again [1] Chapter 784: Ah shit, here we go again [1] Huh? Zhao Tian hurriedly got off his bed before rushing to the front deck. ¡¯This tremendous spatial energy...¡¯ At this time, Yan Zijin also rushed out of her room and dashed to the front deck. "Tian..." They reached the front observation deck, a wide room with an enormous reinforced glass window that offered a clear view into the void of space Through the window, Zhao Tian saw the fractures in the space right in front of him. In the dim black space, a large cleave can be seen where the space is distorting and shattering like glass as dust particles are swirling around the edges. His gaze narrowed ¡¯This time, the rupture has appeared close to me than the last time and these currents seem a lot stronger.¡¯ Seeing the distortion, Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze condensed as she immediately recognised it ¡¯...Rupture?¡¯ Zhao Tian quickly grabbed Yan Zijin¡¯s hand and tried to enter the artifact. But just like last time, the chaotic space energies are again interfering with his own space energy, making it impossible to enter the artifact now. His gaze narrowed ¡¯Shit. Even my understanding of space energy is not enough to get out of this?¡¯ "Let¡¯s leave..." He tightly grabbed her hand and rushed out of there ¡¯Even my short-distance teleportation is also not working... Damn this rupture.¡¯ However, at this time, a sudden thought appeared in his mind... If he entered this rupture, he might find a way to save Yao Jing. The piece he has been searching for might be in this rupture. But feeling Yan Zijin¡¯s wrist in his palm, he pushed back that idea ¡¯She is with me, I can¡¯t push her in danger for my selfishness.¡¯ *thoom* Kicking the door open, Zhao Tian and Yan Zijin dashed out into the open space so they could escape from there. *swoosh* In the next instant, they shot through the space almost as if getting out of the Rupture¡¯s range. KRRRRAAKKK¡ª However, the spatial energy around them intensified. A low hum reverberated through the space, and the tear of Rupture began to expand even more, increasing the chaotic space energy around it. Yan Zijin¡¯s eyes trembled in shock as she turned her head and saw the rupture crack in the space getting bigger by each passing second. It quickly swallowed the ark they just came by. Zhao Tian gritted his teeth and tried to fly against the pull, blasting a counter-current of space energy behind them to resist the suction. But¡ª WHUUUUM¡ª The gravity shifted violently. His entire body jerked back mid-flight as if caught by a chain. The cleave in space behind them had now widened into a jagged, seething scar. Dust and debris, some from the ark were caught in its gravitational pull, spiraling toward its center in erratic orbits before vanishing with a strange, hollow pop. Yan Zijin¡¯s eyes strained, her long hair whipping violently around her face as she struggled against the pull His grip tightened around her wrist, veins bulging along his arm as he tried to channel his energy again. ¡¯I am trying to use my own spatial energy to get away from here.. but all I can do is struggle against it.¡¯ Now they are like in a tug-of-war. He again tried a short-range teleportation, a basic spatial step that had saved him hundreds of times before. But this time, the moment his consciousness tried to lock onto a point beyond the rupture¡¯s influence, the entire attempt collapsed like a broken mirror in his mind. The space was jammed Yan Zijin was doing her best to shield her body, forming layer after layer of condensed energy around her, but even that shimmered unstable against the erratic force of the rupture FYOOM- A low pulse began reverberating from the rupture. The pulses shook Zhao Tian¡¯s bones, and each one made the surrounding space buckle, twisting light into impossible spirals. Yan Zijin suddenly flinched, and a thin stream of blood trickled from her nose. Zhao Tian¡¯s gaze narrowed ¡¯I am somewhat keeping up under pressure because of my own spatial energy... but her.¡¯ Looking at her, he sighed in his heart ¡¯She won¡¯t survive at this rate.¡¯ He closed his eyes for a moment and quickly hugged her. He spread out his spatial energy around her, minimizing the chaotic force. Feeling the pressure reduce a bit, Yan Zijin¡¯s gaze quivered in relief. But still they are not away from the rupture. ¡¯It is slowly getting bigger.¡¯ Looking at the rupture, Zhao Tian took a quick desicion ¡¯Got no other choice...¡¯ In the next instant, he dashed toward the rupture holding Yan Zijin closely in his arms. Yan Zijin¡¯s eyes widened in shock to see him flying through the debris and looked at him in bewilderment ¡¯IS HE INSANE?¡¯ But he just hugged her closer, burying her face on his chest. *SWOOSH* They pierced the outer edge of the rupture. Instantly, the world shattered. Time dilated. Space twisted and the color vanished. The stars disappeared... there was no sky, no gravity, no horizon. Only raw entropy. KRRRRRAAASSSSHHHH!! The spatial field Zhao Tian had extended groaned under pressure. ¡¯This is really stronger than the Rupture I encountered in the past... If I encountered this Rupture then, I would have died.¡¯ The faces of his wives flashed in his mind, and he gritted his teeth, pushing more of the spatial energy around him to opress the chaotic spatial fissures. ¡¯I need to stay alive...¡¯ Suddenly his right arm went numb. Then¡ª SPLCH! His arm detached from the elbow down. Torn away by the vacuum pressure. He didn¡¯t scream or flinch as his entire focus remained locked on shielding Yan Zijin. But blood sprayed violently into the swirling space currents behind him as the remnants of his forearm vanished into the void like ash. His robe was beginning to shred, gouged open by the chaotic space currents. The skin across his shoulders peeled like paper as blood rushed out of his body spraying around in the space. His muscles began to tear, and he squinted his gaze to look down at Yan Zijin, whose dress is also beginning to rip apart. Yan Zijin whimpered softly, clutching his chest. She didn¡¯t understand what was happening, but she know that she and Zhao Tian are walking to hell together. She also realized that Zhao Tian has a technique that minimizes the space around them, and that¡¯s why he is hugging her tightly. Her legs felt like lead, and her internal organs began to churn inside her. But despite the pain, she held onto him as she felt her muscles twisted away slowly. And then¡ª CRACK! Something snapped below her waist. A searing pain raced through her body as her right leg, from the thigh downward, was twisted violently by a spiraling current of broken space. She shrieked as her leg was ripped off, vanishing behind them like a scrap of cloth. She can already feel the skin on her back begin to peel as blood spiraled out from her body... vanishing like mist. But she didn¡¯t mind the pain and pushed through it, feeling her muscles getting ripped apart slowly. The core of the rupture was now just ahead. If they could just get through it, if they could just reach the center... Zhao Tian¡¯s vision began to blur now. Blood ran from his eyes now, mixing with sweat and dirt. He pushed his remaining energy outward and used the energy to cut through a part. Spatial energy exploded from his body, forming a tunnel through the madness. It collapsed behind them, inch by inch, but he forced it forward. His right side was limp, and his ribs were broken. His skin was burning from the inside out. Then... Stillness. Silence. ----------------------------------------------- I hope you guys liked this Chapter!