However, when the Residence of Nine Supremes was developing rapidly, their sect leader had gone missing once again.
He had gone missing when he was in the same place with the three rulers of the Bound of Universe, carrying out a task together!
When Dongfang Haoran and the others returned, they sent a message to the Residence of Nine Supremes, stating that Yun Yang had gone missing when he was challenging the Supreme Heaven Pavilion and that his whereabouts were temporarily unknown. With this, the Residence of Nine Supremes, who were not anxious at all, became even more relaxed.
Their attitude was like they did not suspect that the three rulers had plotted to murder their own sect leaders upon seeing the Nine Supremes Palace's bright future. They believed everything they said and waited patiently.
What was even more surprising was that not only were the people of the Palace of Nine Supremes not anxious, even the two sect leaders' wives were not worried at all. It was rather puzzling.
Zhan Wufei, the leader of the Sacred Heart Palace, an old acquaintance of the Palace of Nine Supremes, would visit the Palace of Nine Supremes whenever he was free. Of course, his main purpose was to freeload the cultivation environment. He had once joked with Ji Lingxi, "Sister-in-law, that fellow Yun Yang has suddenly disappeared. With his current cultivation base and capability, there doesn't seem to be anyone in this world who can do anything to him. His sudden disappearance … I'm thinking … maybe he's hiding somewhere to have some fun. Sister-in-law, you have to keep a close eye on him. Supreme Yun is a hot commodity in the hearts of the ladies in this world."
Ji Lingxi replied gracefully, "Don't worry, Brother Zhan. Men are all like this. Let him go out and have fun. When he's done, he'll naturally come back."
Shangguan Lingxiu chuckled and said, "When Yun Yang comes back, I'll definitely ask him where he's fooling around. If Brother Zhan says so, of course, he has a criminal record."
Zhan Wufei pulled a long face and said, "Actually, I'm only mentioning a possibility. I didn't say that Brother Yun has really gone out to have fun. I'm actually not very close to him, really not …"
After he finished speaking, he hurriedly ran away.
Was it true that Zhan Wufei was not close to Yun Yang?
They had only met each other three to five times, so what Zhan Wufei had said was the truth. However, everyone in the Bound of Universe knew that Sacred Heart Palace's Hall Master Zhan and Residence of Nine Supremes' Supreme Cloud were very close, and they were like old friends.
If he were to be taught a lesson by Yun Yang because of this, Zhan Wufei felt that he would be in a worse state than Yun Yang. It would be strange if Yun Yang did not kill him.
What he did not know even more was that after he left, Ji Lingxi and Shangguan Lingxiu had gathered for a small meeting to confirm their strategy.
"Say … do you think this fellow has really gone out to fool around?" Ji Lingxi frowned.
"I don't think so, but … this is really hard to say …" Shangguan Lingxiu frowned as well.
"Hmm … This fellow has indeed been held back by us. I heard that when a man becomes an adult, especially a young man like that fellow, he will always have some desire …"
"Sister Lingxiu, look at you … I didn't have a choice here. It wasn't my wish to keep him to myself. You said that you asked your master for help, that's why you ended up like me …" Ji Lingxi was a little distressed.
Shangguan Lingxiu blushed as she retorted, "Pfft! What are you talking about, girl? What are you willing to do? Don't you know any shame? If I … if I were to snatch it from you, would you have given in? Wouldn't you be staring at me all the time?"
Ji Lingxi sighed and said, "Why would I stare at you? We've been his since a long time ago. What's there to be shy about? What's the use of being the sect leader's wife now? What if someone really snatches it away from me … If I didn't have this, I would have … Sister Lingxiu, do you think he's still young? After this year, he'll be twenty-five or twenty-six. What he cultivates isn't the Virgin Skill. Even if it was, with his current cultivation base, he would have completed it a long time ago … What if someone else takes advantage of him if he continues like this? "
Shangguan Lingxiu lowered her head, blushing without saying a word. After a while, her face and neck were flushed, as if she wanted to say something but dared not.
Ji Lingxi began to grumble again, "It's all that person's fault. I don't know what kind of restriction he put on me, but it's so overbearing. I'm already at the level of a Saint, but I still can't remove it. I can't even control it. This is really … infuriating. When I see him, I'll give him a good scolding no matter who he is! "
"Controlling heaven and earth, and here it is! This old fart's method is simply deranged and makes one's hair stand on end! "
Ji Lingxi's pretty face was filled with anger, embarrassment, and anger.
Shangguan Lingxiu's face was as red as a sheet as she suddenly said, "Well … Younger Sister Lingxi, there's something I forgot to tell you. When I asked my master to help me set up the seal that day, there was an additional layer …"
Ji Lingxi's expression darkened when she heard that. "Do I have to become a Cosmic Almighty to remove it? How can I do that … "
Shangguan Lingxiu's pretty face looked like it was about to bleed. "No … Actually, my grandmaster said that the cultivation base of a Saint is the pinnacle of the Bound of Universe. So, as long as Yun Yang and I are both at the level of a Saint, the restriction on me won't work anymore …"
Ji Lingxi was taken aback, only replying after a while, "Doesn't that mean …"
The two girls mumbled for a long time. Shangguan Lingxiu was flushed throughout while Ji Lingxi was exhilarated.
"Wait for him to come back!"
"You're lucky, hmph!"
…
Yun Yang was still in Supreme Heaven Pavilion. Supreme Heaven Pavilion was said to be no longer in the Bound of Universe, but it did not really cease to exist. The Golden Lotus Descending on the seventh level had long disappeared, but he had yet to wake up. Instead, he was immersed in a deep level of enlightenment.
The martial way, the martial way.
Entering the Dao from the martial way? Or was it because of the martial way?
It was said that the cultivation of the martial way was a defiance of nature, but each time there was a breakthrough at a critical moment, there would always be some blessings from the heavens!
For example, some breakthroughs in the level would attract the Heaven's Thunder Trial. How many talented heroes would perish under the Thunder Trial and die prematurely in the process?
However, as long as one survived the Thunder Trial, he would be reborn and his ability would take a leap.
If the cultivation of the martial way was truly a defiance of nature, there would only be death or overcoming the obstacle. There would not be a rebirth after overcoming the obstacle and the death trial, nor would there be a sudden rise in ability.
It was a breakthrough in the level of the cultivation method, but it was undeniable that it was also the generosity of the heavens.
From this enlightenment, Yun Yang felt that this was not a defiance of nature, but a test of one's standards by the heavens. If one passed the test, one would naturally be rewarded. Conversely, those who did not would have to pay the price.
"Therefore, cultivation is not a defiance of nature."
As Yun Yang thought about this, he suddenly felt that his thoughts were unprecedentedly smooth and clear.
"Cultivation is nothing but using one's own effort to break through the shackles that seem impossible in the eyes of others!"
He retreated from his thoughts, feeling that his body had undergone a qualitative change.
However, it was still unclear how far he had gone. It was difficult to come to a conclusion.
He was the only one left in Supreme Heaven Pavilion and it seemed like he was no longer on the seventh floor but in a spacious hall.
Hmm?
Hall?
Here?
It was at this moment that a voice called out, "Young Nine!"
Yun Yang turned to look towards the source of the voice. What he could see was a brightly lit hall. It was a huge dining hall.
Behind him, a smiling face was warm and radiant, a beauty that could topple a city.
The beauty was right in front of him, but the true identity of the person in front of him shocked Yun Yang. For a moment, he could only feel himself trembling, the blood in his body almost rushing to his face. He said in disbelief, trembling, "Sister Yue???"
The woman in front of him was elegant and graceful, her charm was indescribable. Who else could it be other than Yun Zuiyue whom he had not seen for a long time?
Beside her, another woman smiled sweetly and said, "Do you only see your Sister Yue and not me?"
The person who spoke was also extraordinarily beautiful, like an orchid in the deep valley, elegant and graceful.
"You are … Sister Lan?"
Yun Yang felt like he was in a dream.
Of the two people in front of him, one was Yun Zuiyue who had apparently died in the fire cave while the other was Yue Rulan who had suddenly disappeared.
Supreme Flame's beauty and Supreme Wind's fiancée.
"Two sisters, why are you here?" Although it felt like a dream, Yun Yang could only rejoice at the moment. He would never think that he was dreaming.
In other words, this was the reality, the truth!
The two women had truly appeared in front of him, alive and well. They were definitely not fakes!
Although Yun Yang had a hunch that the two women would not die, he was still overjoyed and comforted to see them appear in front of him, alive and well.
"We are not the only ones here."
Yun Zuiyue smiled sweetly and opened the door, saying, "Young brother, please come in."
Yun Yang understood the meaning of the tone. The anticipation buried deep in his heart rose abruptly as he rushed in impatiently.
Sure enough, there were eight people standing neatly in the room!
All eight of them wore masks, but they were masks that Yun Yang was extremely familiar with.
Yun Yang dashed over with inexplicable joy, his footsteps never stopping, but his heart sank.
Eight people?
How could there be eight of them?
Could there be a trick in this?
In Yun Yang's estimation, even under the most optimistic scenario, only Supreme Flame, Supreme Wind, and Supreme Wood would have a higher chance of surviving. As for the eldest, Supreme Earth, Supreme Water, and Supreme Thunder … they were all natives of Tianxuan Continent or the Bound of Universe. They did not have the help of the Underhand Almighty, so how could they have escaped the death trap that day?
If there was a fluke, how could they have watched Yutang's crisis and the various events that would follow?
What … what was going on?
His brothers were right in front of him but Yun Yang was stunned, his hesitation and fear rising.
Despite his hesitation, he dared not act rashly, afraid that he would disturb this sweet dream.
Even though he was in an illusion, it was just a dream. Yun Yang still hoped that this sweet dream would last a little longer. Once it was broken, the dream would no longer exist, and he would no longer have the chance to reunite with his eight brothers!
Seeing Yun Yang's hasty advance and retreating due to his emotions, his cautious and hesitant demeanor, the eight of them guffawed in unison.
"What? The majestic Lord Supreme Cloud doesn't know how to speak when he sees us? "
The one who spoke was Supreme Wind, Ji Lingfeng.
This fellow's tone was laced with the air of hypocrisy that Yun Yang was most familiar with.
It was as if he had seen a fat pig that had secretly eaten the cabbages that he had been raising for many years.
"You … you all …"
Supreme Wind continued in a sour tone, "Oh my, look at our Lord Supreme Cloud. He's really grown up now! He doesn't even know how to say a few polite words when he sees his brothers. "
The others guffawed. Supreme Earth, the leader of the Nine Supremes, was the first to speak, "Young ninth, we brothers will meet again today. We know that you have countless questions in your heart. Don't be hasty, take your seats first. Sit tight, sit tight. Let us talk as we eat, one by one."
Yun Yang saw his seat at once; it was still the last.
Although Yun Zuiyue and Yue Rulan were also present, he was still at the last place, two more places lower than before.
He sat down dumbly and looked at Supreme Water, who was dressed in a black robe, beside Supreme Earth. He studied her closely. She was wearing a mask and a loose black robe. It was hard to tell that she was a woman.
If he could not tell now, he would not have been able to tell back then.
However, this familiar feeling calmed him down.
He sat down and seemed to have gained more confidence. His heart immediately gave birth to a feeling of stability and comfort that he hadn't felt for a very long time. He shook his head and said with a smile, "All of you are fine. I almost cried until my eyes went blind, and I even killed so many people to avenge all of you. I didn't expect …"
"Sigh!"
Yun Yang sighed, picking up the goblet of wine in front of him and draining it in one gulp.
The brothers all saw his eyes turn red in an instant. They also saw a drop of tear quietly dripping into the wine glass. They saw that he was using the posture of drinking to cover it up, but no one exposed him.
They looked at each other, and for a moment, the atmosphere became slightly heavy.
Yun Zuiyue looked left and right and said with a smile, "Didn't all of you say that you want to play a fun game with Young ninth? Why aren't all of you talking? Do you still want to play? "
"Of course! Of course we want to play! How can we not play such a fun game? Hahaha … "
The others guffawed.
Then, the eight people opposite them stood up in unison. Supreme Water sat down again and removed her mask, revealing a gentle and beautiful face. She said, "I think I won't be joining."
"Yes, yes. You're too obvious." The other seven people chortled.
Following which, the seven masked men gathered together and walked around in a circle. Then, with a whoosh, they lined up in a row.
Yun Yang glanced over and saw that all seven of them had removed their masks. What stood before him were seven young men who looked extremely unfamiliar.
All of them stared at Yun Yang without saying a word.
Supreme Water chuckled and said, "Young ninth, why don't you guess who they are? If all of them are right, each of us will drink a goblet. If anyone guesses wrongly, you'll be punished with eight goblets. That's not too difficult, is it? "
The seven of them gathered together and it was unknown who spoke. "If he guesses wrongly, he'll only be punished with eight goblets. Isn't that too easy for him?"
The others said in unison, "If he guesses wrongly, we'll beat him up together!"
Yun Yang guffawed and said, "If I were to even mistake my own brother … I'll accept the punishment willingly, I'll have no complaints even if I'm beaten to death."
He then turned to the seven people and said, "Big brother, I've seen your portrait in Yutang's palace before. You don't have to guess anymore. You and sister-in-law will uphold justice together, alright?"
One of the young men was taken aback and said in surprise, "But I've already changed …"
Once he spoke, he knew that he had been tricked. The others shot him contemptuous glances.
Supreme Earth knew that he had let the cat out of the bag. He sighed inwardly and returned to his original appearance. He sat down dejectedly and poured himself a goblet of wine with a long face, saying, "According to what was said, I'll punish myself with a goblet."
Then, he drained it in one gulp.
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