Chapter 0201

Chapter 201: This Is the First Time I’ve Heard a Request Like That

“You are cruel,” You Jing Lei trembled, jabbing a shaking finger at Cang Yue like a cat about to seize up. The others kept quiet on the side. They acted like this had nothing to do with them, afraid to get dragged in. Even the two Supreme Elders hesitated.

What she asked for would cut the spine of You Jing Lei’s whole bloodline, a real loss to the clan. Worse, if they did it, Cang Yue’s prestige would soar. After that, the whole clan might bend only to her.

Cang Yue seemed to guess their worry. She smiled sweetly and said: “Grandfathers, after this, I will swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao. Unless someone bullies me first, I will never take the authority back on my own.”

Both men brightened. She added: “Not only that, I can hand over talismans number seventy-one and seventy-two to repay the clan.”

They did not waver this time. They answered at once: “We agree.” Their decisiveness shattered You Jing Lei’s last hope.

He sobbed and howled: “No, you cannot do this!” A moment ago he had stood high as a Supreme Elder. To climb higher, he had even tried to use the little demoness as a ladder to build merit. In the blink of an eye, that nice ladder turned into a deadly thunder pool, and the price crushed him.

A Saint gave the order: “Drag them out. Demote everyone of that bloodline to collateral. Without great merit, their status cannot be restored.” The words snapped You Jing Lei’s spine. He was hauled away like a dead dog, unable to resist.

The scene stunned everyone. No one had thought this clash would end with a Supreme Elder’s fall. In the whole history of the Celestial Masters Clan, no Saintess had ever wielded such terrifying power. From this day on, the little demoness’s place was set in stone.

After the crowd left, You Jing Feng studied her with a bit of surprise in his eyes and said: “Girl, when you just returned you were so gentle. Why did your temper suddenly change today?”

Cang Yue’s cheeks turned pink. She murmured: “How should I say it… just now I dreamed of the little silver rogue. He said he was behind me, so I had nothing to fear.” Her thoughts drifted far away as she whispered: “I wonder how he is now.”

…

In the secret realm on the second level of Desolate Mountain, a clear voice called: “Lazybones, wake up already. How long do you plan to sleep?” Zhou Tong had his eyes shut when that sound, so safe and familiar, reached him. He could not help turning over.

“Ah!” Big Senior Sister’s face went rosy as she gave a little cry. Zhou Tong’s head was pillowed on her lap, and that roll plastered his face against her thighs. He breathed and rubbed, making her itch all over.

It got worse. He even mumbled: “A beauty’s legs feel so good. If she took off her clothes and let me touch, that would be even better.”

Big Senior Sister went red-hot. If no one else was around, she would have kissed this bad boy without a second thought. With so many eyes on them, she only wanted to fling him away. She snapped like a thunderclap: “Wake up!”

Zhou Tong’s eyes flew open. People from the Upper Clarity Sect and the Blood God Sect dropped to their knees as they shouted together: “Young Master Zhou is number one under heaven!” They were completely convinced. He had faced a Saint while only at the life-and-death realm and even drove the enemy off. What ordinary person could do that? Both sects decided at once to hug his thigh.

Zhou Tong sat up reluctantly and said: “No need for that.” Right then, a shocking wave pulsed from the center of the secret realm. Before their eyes, the entire second level changed. In the middle, towers rose as if from nothing. Palaces lined up, pavilions spread out, and a grand, luxurious city took shape, not falling short of the Imperial Capital of the Ling Xiao Empire.

[Looks like the main show is about to start.] Zhou Tong rubbed his arm. Heat pulsed from where he carried his light coins. They were reacting. The city ahead was clearly a place to spend them. The thought made his heart beat faster. Desolate Mountain was too mysterious. What kind of unexpected treasures were waiting?

He stood and said: “Let’s go.” Spirits lifted, everyone surged forward toward the city.

Big Senior Sister leaned close and teased in a whisper: “Junior brother, you were sleeping so hard. Did you dream of some little fox spirit and refuse to wake up?” Zhou Tong stiffened at once. He forced a smile and said: “How could that be. I was just too tired.”

She hummed and pressed: “Oh? Too tired, yet in your dream you called out Yue’er?” Her slim fingers pinched the soft flesh at his waist and twisted hard. He sucked in a sharp breath as his whole body twitched. Seeing his pained face, Big Senior Sister’s heart softened. She let go at once and coaxed him like a child: “Here, let me rub it. It doesn’t hurt now. It doesn’t hurt.”

Their warm moment shattered when a wave of insect cries rose around them. Big Senior Sister’s aura turned cold. She looked at the swarming bugs, gathered power, and blasted out a Breath of Annihilation that wiped them out in a single strike. She pointed and shouted: “Come out!”

Finding a place to vent her temper, she locked on a direction and launched a fierce attack. Blood mist beaded in the air as screams rang out. More than a hundred figures were forced into view.

Zhou Tong snorted and said: “Trying to hide in front of us? You are very confident.”

The elder of the Heaven Gu Clan twisted his face and spat: “Dog of the human race, the blood of my clan’s disciples is on your hands. You must die.” The clan’s three Zhong brothers were their elites. Now they were dead, and the key gu insect was lost. The matter could not be left alone.

He raised his chin and declared: “Hand over the gu insect and then kill yourself to atone. Do that, and we will write off today’s debt.” The arrogance made Zhou Tong smile coldly as he moved to act.

“Wait.” Big Senior Sister landed beside him. Her face was flushed, and her breath was uneven. Zhou Tong’s eyes narrowed as he whispered: “You are hurt?”

She sent a voice transmission back: “Yes. It is the law of this place. The law here is strange. If you dare hurt someone, you are struck by backlash. If you kill, the backlash is even worse. That old thing is trying to bait you. Do not fall for it.”

“Stop War law?” Zhou Tong blinked, then his eyes brightened. Others feared this kind of law. He did not. First, his imperial-grade spiritual power could block the law’s bite. Second, he bore the Authority of Water. As a law himself, it let him reduce other laws’ suppression to the minimum. As long as he did not kill, there would be no backlash. [In that case, I can have some fun.]

He stepped forward and said, eyes cold: “Old man, watch your mouth. Believe it or not, I will cripple you.”

The elder trembled with excitement and barked back: “Heh. Little beast, hit me once if you dare, and I will teach you the meaning of fear.” He even pointed at his face and taunted: “Right here. If you don’t dare, you are my grandson.”

Zhou Tong brightened even more. He grinned and thought: [Now that is new.] Then he laughed and said: “This is the first time I have ever heard a request like that.”