Chapter 20 You're Pretending to be Tigers (2nd Update)_1
In the starry sky.
Two streaks of light, one after the other, shot across like shooting stars. The one in front was a stunning woman, graceful in figure with captivating curves.
She seemed like a Heavenly Que Fairy who had mistakenly fallen into the mortal realm, akin to a thin cloud veiling the bright moon, or a gentle breeze caressing jade blossoms. She embodied the spirit of heaven and earth, her demeanor extraordinary, not of this world.
The one behind was a man, standing nine feet tall, with a tiger's back and bear's waist, broad shoulders, and well-developed muscles. He had a reddish complexion, and flames raged around his body as if he were the embodiment of the Fire Divine God.
"To think you could kill my True Gods and still escape, what wishful thinking!"
The Fire Divine God's flames intensified. His divine might rolled across the starry sky, causing countless beings around him to become dizzy and their spirits to tremble.
"Who said I was escaping!"
Suddenly, the stunning woman who was fleeing stopped. Her lips curled into a strange smile, her delicate dimples enchanting.
"Brother Hongmeng, save me."
Her voice was crisp, calling for help, yet her eyes were calm, her bright and agile pupils exuding confidence.
She stood in the starry sky, not the least bit disheveled, still breathtakingly beautiful and graceful.
"I'd like to see who could save you!" The Fire Divine God sneered. A True God powerhouse could at most call upon a Heavenly God. However, he did not let his guard down for even a moment, his Divine Sense enveloping the surroundings, fully alert.
It's her.
Within God's kingdom, Hongmeng waved away the eight Medusas in front of him, a realization dawning on him.
Memories long buried rose to the forefront of his mind, one by one.
"Nangong Mengyao."
A name surfaced in Hongmeng's mind. With a flip of his hand, a Jade Pendant appeared in his palm, though it was only half a piece.
The other half was in Nangong Mengyao's possession.
So, it wasn't the Fire Divine God who had found him, but Nangong Mengyao who had found him.
Clearly, she had pinpointed his location through the connection between the Jade Pendants.
You gave me a fright! I actually thought the Fire Divine God had such vast Divine Skills!
Hongmeng inwardly complained, his gaze piercing through God's kingdom to Nangong Mengyao.
Nangong Mengyao was an orphan his predecessor had picked up at the age of ten. The two depended on each other for six years; they were childhood sweethearts with a deep bond.
Unfortunately, at the age of sixteen, Nangong Mengyao disappeared.
Despite searching far and wide, his predecessor never found her.
Just like those clichéd cultivation fantasy novels.
Hongmeng had his predecessor's memories, but he didn't feel much for this Nangong Mengyao, whom he had never met, so these memories were sealed deep within his consciousness.
If Nangong Mengyao hadn't appeared, he might have never recollected them for the rest of his life.
"Brother Hongmeng, hurry out!"
Nangong Mengyao seemed to sense Hongmeng's gaze and smiled sweetly.
In an instant, it was as if all the flowers in the world bloomed at once, and the entire starry sky lost its color.
WHOOSH.
Hongmeng appeared beside Nangong Mengyao. He could sense that she now possessed a Peak Master God's Cultivation rather than the True God Peak she exhibited.
It goes without saying. This woman surely has a significant background. The clichés of novels all go like this. His predecessor was indeed the main character.
"Brother Hongmeng!"
Seeing Hongmeng, Nangong Mengyao's beautiful eyes immediately sparkled. She opened her fair, slender arms to hug his neck and plunged into his embrace.
The enchanting fragrance of the woman overwhelmed him, and Hongmeng felt a bit stunned.
Oh, the sheer evilness. According to his predecessor's memories, this young lady had changed quite a lot in two years.
Acting on male instinct, Hongmeng's hands embraced Nangong Mengyao's smooth, supple waist.
Her voluptuous figure emitted an irresistible charm, almost causing a fire to ignite in his lower belly!
"It's this kid!"
Seeing Hongmeng, the Fire Divine God's eyes lit up.
It's as if by sheer luck, without any effort, I found what I've been searching for.
He had been worried about not being able to find Hongmeng.
But now the other had delivered himself to his doorstep.
"Kid, so you've been hiding here, and you've even become a True God! Such terrifying talent. Since that's the case, I absolutely cannot let you leave alive today!"
The Fire Divine God instantly brought out a Heavenly God Instrument that could suppress space.
It was a fiery red ring that flew into the sky, instantly locking down the surrounding space.
All regular teleportation charms would be rendered useless.
"You show up, and you bring an enemy for me?"
Hongmeng glanced at the Fire Divine God, who was eyeing him with malice, as if determined to annihilate him, then turned to Nangong Mengyao with an expression of speechlessness.
"Brother Hongmeng, I heard he ambushed you while you were ascending to godhood, so I brought him here for you to take your revenge!"
Nangong Mengyao giggled.
"Hahahaha, little girl, is there something wrong with your head? You brought me here for this kid to take revenge?"
The Fire Divine God widened his eyes and scoffed, "Do you think this kid can save you? Or do you think this kid can kill me for revenge?"
"But I really should thank you. If not for you leading the way, I wouldn't have found this kid."
"With this kid's monstrous talent, in a few more years, I probably wouldn't stand a chance against him!"
"So, to show my gratitude, I've decided to cut you both a break!"
"I'll let you two be a pair of doomed lovers!"
The Fire Divine God advanced towards Hongmeng with a vicious smile.
However, neither Hongmeng nor Nangong Mengyao paid him any mind.
"Congratulations, Brother Hongmeng! When I left, you hadn't become a god yet. I didn't expect that in just two years, you would have become a True God, and I can tell that you are very strong."
"Taking down this old fellow will be a piece of cake for you."
Nangong Mengyao lifted her head to look at Hongmeng, her rosy lips parting slightly as she spoke, her breath like orchids, her eyes filled with tender affection, leaving Hongmeng at a loss for words.
Is this the Main Character Halo? The sister he picked up, a girl with a terrifying background and immense power, yet devoted to the main character. His predecessor really was the main character!
Hongmeng looked down at Nangong Mengyao. "It should be me congratulating you. The little girl who used to be bullied has now become a Peak of Master God powerhouse!"
"What? A Peak of Master God?"
The Fire Divine God, who was striding over with a sinister laugh, stopped suddenly, his heart pounding with shock.
His Divine Sense swept over her again. He still sensed only a True God Peak, without any trace that Nangong Mengyao was hiding her Cultivation Level. Moreover, from their conversation, they hadn't met for two years. If he couldn't tell Nangong Mengyao was a Lord God, how could Hongmeng, a mere True God, possibly discern it?
Are they trying to play the tiger to drive away the wolf? Do they really think that by pretending to be calm and deliberately ignoring me, they can frighten me away? Do they really think I'm so easily scared? Besides, they're boasting without any basis! Do they think Peak of Master God powerhouses are as common as bok choy, found everywhere? A Peak of Master God powerhouse stands at the apex, just below the Divine Kings. And Divine Kings—great Powers—are as elusive as Divine Dragons, seldom seen and rarely meddle in worldly affairs. For instance, although a Divine King presides over the Fire God Palace's branch in Fire State, the one in charge is a Peak of Master God powerhouse. This just shows the strength and influence of a Peak of Master God powerhouse! If this young lady before me is truly at the Peak of Master God, I'll eat shit on a livestream!
"Brother Hongmeng could actually discern my Cultivation Level?"
Nangong Mengyao was slightly surprised at first, then overflowed with joy, smiling happily like a child. "I knew Brother Hongmeng wasn't ordinary; you're the most formidable indeed!"
Hongmeng: "..."
As expected, the intelligence of the 'main character's' woman turns negative in the presence of the 'main character'. Just like Yunyun in the Doupo World. Of course, the one with the lowest intelligence is still the main character's mother. Many mothers of main characters are peerless powerhouses—either a Sacred Girl, a sect leader, or the direct heir of an ancient family line. But they often prefer not to marry the heaven-chosen groom with outstanding talent, looks, and background arranged by their families. Instead, they fall for an ordinary man with average looks, insignificant strength, and no background, and bear them a main character. After giving birth to the main character, they are discovered by the powerful members of their sect or family. To protect the main character and the weak man, they voluntarily allow themselves to be captured and confined. Then the main character grows up, learns of his mother's imprisonment, and resolutely embarks on a magnificent journey to rescue her, starting a saga of thrilling and tear-jerking reversal of fortune. Thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west bank; never bully the young for being poor. In the Great Qian World, I am the Great Sovereign. In the end, the main character rescues his mother, and the whole family reunites with joy and happiness.
Thinking about this, Hongmeng shuddered all over and hurriedly began to search his dusty memories.
"Phew!"
Hongmeng let out a long sigh of relief, his face filled with it.
Luckily, luckily. His predecessor's parents were just ordinary cultivators, and they had already died. He certainly did not want to take on the role of rescuing his predecessor's mother.
"Where have you been these past two years?"
Hongmeng looked at Nangong Mengyao, his mind racing.
This woman... How should I deal with her? Kick her out? Woman, crawl for me? Woman, you will only slow down my sword-drawing speed? That seems a bit heartless. After all, he had inherited a huge debt of gratitude from his predecessor. He couldn't do such a heartless thing. How about I compromise, get to know her better, and help my predecessor take good care of her? Curves in all the right places. Perfect in appearance. Powerful in strength. Outstanding in talent. And as good as new. Picking up a supreme beauty like this for nothing... Seems not bad either.
"Have the two of you finished your act?"
The Fire Divine God's eyes were filled with darkness. While he knew the two were trying to appear composed and were putting on an act, the taste of being ignored by ants was indeed too unpleasant.
"Today, I will let you know what happens when you act tough in front of a powerhouse!"
Flames surged skyward from behind the Fire Divine God, forming into a Ten Thousand Foot Fire Wolf. As the wolf roared, an intense heat wave washed over them.
"Noisy!"
Hongmeng looked at the Fire Divine God and slapped his hand forward.
He didn't use the Hongmeng Path or the newly acquired Way of the Lord God, but instead used Ah Yin's Pinnacle Heavenly God-level Way of Life.
A great force and the Way of Life coalesced into a Green Palm.
The Palm obliterated the Fire Divine God's Fire Wolf and slapped him across the face.
BOOM.
The Fire Divine God's head thrummed; he was instantly bewildered.
Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?