Chapter 598: Adding Some Flavour to You
Shangguan Yunyue had many strange and peculiar dreams where she saw herself playing by the river as a child. She accidentally fell into the water, and just as she was about to suffocate to death, someone saved her... The scene changed, and Shangguan Yunyue quietly snuck into her mother's secret chamber, where she stole an elixir. Then, feeling her mouth dry and body burning up, just as she was about to die in pain, someone saved her... As the scene shifted once again, Shangguan Yunyue grew up into a beautiful woman, adored by both her mother and father. They helped her with marrow cleansing to expand her meridians, bathing her daily in thousand-year-old spiritual medicine. With her parents' aid, Shangguan Yunyue quickly cultivated to the Nascent Soul Stage, hailed as Piaomiao Palace's most outstanding cultivation genius. One day, while she was meditating in her secret chamber, her unsettled mind caused her to deviate from her practice, bringing her to the brink of disaster. Yet, someone saved her...
Scenes kept changing, each time featuring Shangguan Yunyue in danger and someone appearing suddenly to save her, acting as her guardian god, protecting her growth!
Shangguan Yunyue had been extremely mischievous since she was young, even more so than the boys, causing countless troubles and facing numerous crises, yet she always managed to turn the tide.
Then the final scene appeared...
Nangong Qi poisoned and plotted against Shangguan Yunyue, and he, along with many elders, launched an attack on her. The situation was extremely dire...
"Grandfather, save me!" Shangguan Yunyue suddenly opened her eyes and shouted loudly.
"Huff, huff, huff..."
Shangguan Yunyue gasped for air, looking around with eyes that had lost their luster. The hoped-for person did not appear.
"Grandfather, my guardian god! He has already passed away and can no longer protect me!"
"Grandfather, do you know how much I miss you?"
"I miss you."
Two lines of tears slowly streamed down her cheeks.
The dreams Shangguan Yunyue just had were all real; throughout her life, whenever she faced danger, her grandfather would appear just in time to save her. Many people said that her grandfather was her guardian god! A century ago, he passed away. At that time, Shangguan Yunyue cried for seven days and nights, her tears dried up, her heart as if dead, and she still hasn't completely let go to this day.
"Grandfather, if you were still alive, Nangong Qi wouldn't dare to plot against me!"
"Grandfather, if you were still alive, those elders wouldn't dare to betray me!"
"Grandfather, how wonderful it would have been if you were still alive..."
Shangguan Yunyue was immersed in sorrow as she pondered an escape plan.
She was well aware that the golden net formation could only protect her for a moment, not a lifetime.
Shangguan Yunyue checked her condition, and it was very bad: her Dantian was sealed, her True Qi was exhausted, her limbs were weak, her entire body ached and felt limp... To recover her cultivation, she needed to remove the poison within her body. Shangguan Yunyue thought of many ways to detoxify herself but ultimately failed.
What to do?
Was she to just sit here and wait for death?
Shangguan Yunyue frowned deeply, feeling very irritated.
...
Three days later.
Nangong Qi arrived, followed by a group of elders.
"Shangguan Yunyue, I give you one last chance! Withdraw the formation, surrender yourself, and I can be lenient with you!" Nangong Qi shouted loudly.
Shangguan Yunyue completely ignored Nangong Qi.
"Palace Master Shangguan, just give up. Don't resist anymore."
"Under someone's roof, one must bow one's head."
"Hurry up and withdraw the formation."
The many elders also joined in trying to persuade her.
Shangguan Yunyue kept silent, not saying a word.
"Fine! Since you are so determined to go your own way, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Nangong Qi snorted coldly, then took out a delicate little umbrella from his bosom. "Swish, swish, swish!" The air around them suddenly began to tremble violently, with countless white light points frantically rushing toward the umbrella. Anyone with clear eyes could see that the white specks were Spiritual Energy, the pure Spiritual Energy contained in the air.
Shangguan Yunyue lifted her head to look at Nangong Qi, her expression becoming grave. She felt a sense of crisis emanating from the small umbrella.
"What is this..."
"This little umbrella gives off such a terrifying aura."
"It's no ordinary item."
Many elders showed shocked expressions.
"This little umbrella is a Spiritual Treasure." Nangong Qi held up the umbrella and declared loudly, "Today, I'll use this little umbrella to break through the opposing Formation!" With that, Nangong Qi threw the umbrella, "Go! Cause as much havoc as you can!"
"Buzz, buzz, buzz!"
The little umbrella spun towards the golden net.
Shangguan Yunyue clenched her fists, watching the umbrella without blinking, praying nonstop in her heart, hold on, it must hold on!
"Snap!"
The umbrella hit the golden net and then... was repelled.
"Well done!" Shangguan Yunyue's face brightened, "Truly well done! Worthy of being the number one Defensive Array in the world!" Seeing the golden net withstand the little umbrella, Shangguan Yunyue let out a long sigh of relief.
"How can this be!" Nangong Qi cried out in disbelief, "Keep attacking! Continue the assault!!!"
"Swoosh!"
The umbrella flew in a circle in the air and then charged at the golden net again.
"Snap!"
Just like before, the umbrella was repelled by the golden net.
"Impossible! This is impossible!" Nangong Qi raged, "The umbrella is a Spiritual Treasure! And yet it can't break through the golden net? This... This is nonsense!"
"Sigh." An elder sighed softly, "The golden net is a Spiritual Treasure Level Formation, and the little umbrella is an offensive type of Spiritual Treasure... Spiritual Treasures also have levels, and obviously, the level of the golden net is a bit higher than that of the little umbrella, so the umbrella can't break through the golden net."
Nangong Qi stood still, with furrowed brows and a sullen expression, radiating a dense killing intent. Was the Spiritual Treasure he had painstakingly obtained useless?
Damn it!
This is infuriating!
"Heh heh..." Suddenly, Nangong Qi cracked a grin, laughing bizarrely and abruptly, "Listen to my command, elders. From now on, take turns attacking the golden net, do not give it a moment's respite."
"Huh?" Many elders were stunned.
"If we don't break through the golden net in one day, we'll use two days, and if two days aren't enough, then three... I'm prepared to grind it out with this golden net. I have all the time in the world to do so. I want to see how long it can last!" Nangong Qi sneered.
Sitting inside the golden net, Shangguan Yunyue's heart sank immediately, a flicker of concern passing through her eyes. The golden net was formidable indeed, but could it withstand the relentless onslaught day and night?
The golden net was her last barrier. If it were destroyed, then she... The more Shangguan Yunyue thought about it, the more anxious she became.
...
While Nangong Qi led many elders in besieging Shangguan Yunyue, Gao Fei and Dongfang Jian were also busy. The two of them were clashing in secret, exchanging blows and fighting fiercely.
A few days ago, Dongfang Jian spread a rumor that caused quite some trouble for Gao Fei.
Returning the favor was only right. Gao Fei likewise spread a rumor that enraged Dongfang Jian so much he nearly sought out Gao Fei for a desperate fight.
At the frontier.
In the military camp.
Gao Fei sat in his chair, with one leg crossed over the other, holding a teacup in his left hand and a pen in his right, scribbling on paper. After a while, Gao Fei put down his teacup and pen, stood up, and paced the room with his hands behind his back, "Using rumors alone is a bit too plain. I should add some spice to make Dongfang Jian truly relish the experience. Yes, let's do it this way." Anyone who knew Gao Fei could tell from his expression that he was about to play a nasty trick.
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