40 The Fiancée Seems Quite Powerful
Cutting in line with their movement techniques was a display of skill, but it also offended the White Fang society. They would be coming for Yan Zhen soon.
Fighting was forbidden inside the Celestial Dome Pagoda, so they would only spout some threats, then foolishly wait outside for Yan Zhen to emerge, only to be defeated by him, now a four-star Mystic Master, and become experience points.
These were just minor members of the White Fang. After being defeated by Yan Zhen, they would call for the Mystic General-level experts within their society to avenge them, only to be defeated as well.
In the end, Yan Zhen would confront Bai Ao, the leader of the White Fang, defeat him soundly, and take his place on the Rising Star List, officially establishing his dominance in the Inner Academy.
A clichéd plot.
But the more clichéd, the easier it was to act out. While boring for the readers, it was a good thing for Yan Zhen, the protagonist.
The moment he stepped into the Celestial Dome Pagoda, Yan Zhen heard a deafening thunderclap that made his head ring and his limbs go numb, paralyzing him.
—Whoa, here it comes, the fantasy version of electric shock.
Yan Zhen channeled his Mystic Power into his palm and saw electric arcs crackling around it. He didn’t have the Lightning attribute.
However, the electric arcs were quickly dispelled by the Extreme Flames within his Mystic Power, and he regained control of his body.
Huangfu Wenqing, also startled by the sudden thunder, clutched her head, her face pale. “What was that? I keep hearing thunder in my head, and my limbs are numb.”
Yan Zhen quickly said, “Don’t worry. Focus your mind and circulate your energy. It will pass soon.”
Huangfu Wenqing followed his instructions, calming her mind and circulating her Mystic Power. The thunder gradually faded, and the numbness in her limbs subsided. She sighed in relief.
“It seems this pagoda has gathered a tremendous amount of wind and thunder energy. But why does it cause such a reaction?”
Yan Zhen thought for a moment, then decided to explain, whispering, “There’s a thunder pool at the top of the Nine-Layered Celestial Dome Pagoda, and within it is the ‘Wind-Thunder Crystal Fire.’ It can transform any energy into lightning. The thunder in your head and the numbness in your limbs are because you were electrocuted.”
“Wind-Thunder Crystal Fire?”
Huangfu Wenqing blinked, recalling that this was one of the Extreme Flames Yan Zhen possessed in her previous life, ranked twenty-first on the Extreme Flame List. Wind and thunder converged, forming a crystal, beautiful yet incredibly explosive.
In her past life, Huangfu Wenqing had been stuck at the peak of the Mystic Lord realm, lacking the catalyst to advance to Mystic Ancestor. Yan Zhen, noticing this, had given her a Wind-Thunder Crystal. After refining its immense power, she successfully advanced.
That was the only “gift” she had received from Yan Zhen in her previous life, and it was thanks to Yun Xiu’s influence.
“So that’s where he got it~”
“What?”
“Nothing. I just find it amazing. Truly worthy of being a Heavenly Extreme Flame.”
“The reason the Nine-Layered Celestial Dome Pagoda can accelerate cultivation is because the Wind-Thunder Crystal Fire’s electrocution effect tempers Mystic Power and even expands the meridians.”
“So powerful?”
“Yes, the Inner Academy is what it is mainly because of this pagoda. Cultivating here can be up to ten times faster than outside, much better than a Mystic Gathering Formation!”
“The Sacred Ground Academy truly lives up to its reputation… But how do you know so much?”
“Ahem, I… heard it from the Grand Elder. She also said it was a secret, so don’t tell anyone.”
“Then why did you tell me? Is it because I’m not an ‘outsider’ but an ‘insider’?”
“No, you’re my fiancée.”
“That’s almost the same. We just haven’t officially married yet.”
“There’s a big difference.”
“—You two, stop right there!”
A shout interrupted their pleasant conversation.
Huangfu Wenqing’s face darkened. She turned and saw the White Fang members catching up, nearly twenty of them quickly surrounding them.
Other Inner Academy students, who had been entering the pagoda, stopped to watch the drama unfold.
Yan Zhen, mentally prepared, listened to the leader’s threats, then was about to turn and leave when Huangfu Wenqing suddenly slapped the leader, using Cloud Heaven Palace’s King-level Mystic Skill, the Thousand Leaves Fluttering Palm. Not only was it incredibly fast, but it also created multiple afterimages, like a thousand willow leaves fluttering in the wind.
Slap, slap, slap!
Although it was just a single slap, over a dozen sounds echoed as the seven-star Mystic Scholar from the White Fang was sent flying, spinning in the air before crashing to the ground, spitting out blood and two teeth, his head ringing.
Not just the White Fang members and the onlookers, even Yan Zhen was dumbfounded.
—Instantly activating a King-level Mystic Skill? So powerful!
Although its power was reduced, the instant activation was outrageous! Yan Zhen clearly remembered that during their duel in the script, she had needed hand seals even for General-level Mystic Skills.
The seven-star Mystic Scholar got up, clutching his swollen face, his speech slurred. “You… you dare hit me?”
Huangfu Wenqing snorted. “If you’re not convinced, then come at me. A mere seven-star Mystic Scholar… I’ll even fight you with one hand.”
This was the confidence of a former peak Mystic Ancestor.
There were ten realms in the Mystic Path. The first five were still mortal. From Mystic Lord onwards, one underwent a transformation. Reaching Mystic Ancestor was already considered transcendental, just like how Tier 7 Mystic Beasts could transform into human form.
Hence the saying, “Mystic Ancestors, terrifyingly powerful.”
Although Huangfu Wenqing was currently only a five-star Mystic Master, her understanding and application of Mystic Power and Mystic Skills surpassed even Mystic Kings. Defeating an opponent one or two stars above her was child’s play.
Wind Mystic Power specialized in speed, and using a sword compensated for its lack of raw power. If she truly fought, her opponent would be killed instantly before they could even react.
The White Fang member was enraged and about to attack when a patrolling elder arrived and stopped him. After spouting a few more threats, he left angrily.
Yan Zhen was relieved. If they had fought now, it would have disrupted the later plot points.
However, he hadn’t expected Huangfu Wenqing to be so powerful. He couldn’t underestimate her anymore. Otherwise, he might actually have to use his trump cards to win their duel in two years, which would be embarrassing.
Afterward, Yan Zhen took Huangfu Wenqing to a high-quality cultivation room, paid 100 points, and they began cultivating.
Both of them were on the verge of advancing. With the tempering effect of the wind and thunder energy, they both broke through before dusk, reaching four-star and six-star Mystic Master, respectively. They left the pagoda and walked to the platform at the mountain summit.
The White Fang members were already waiting there, clearly intending to gang up on them.
“So persistent.”
Huangfu Wenqing was about to step forward, but Yan Zhen stopped her.
“Let me handle this.”
—It’s my turn to perform.
Yan Zhen charged into the crowd, using the Ninth Burst of the Eight Extremities Burst, taking down one opponent with each punch. Enhanced by the Starry Sky Dance, they couldn’t even touch his clothes.
After gaining a bunch of experience points, Yan Zhen and Huangfu Wenqing left, returning to their respective residences.
The Grand Elder was still not there, probably back at the Yu family residence, discussing Yan Zhen’s matter.
Yan Zhen quickly washed up, changed into casual clothes, flew out the window towards the cliffside building, and continued his mission of pursuing his wife.
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