Chapter 69

Chapter 69: Yun Wanhai’s Arrangement

How did he kill the demon commanders?

Meng Chuan’s heart tightened . His grandaunt had long ordered him to keep the glabella space a secret until he had figured out what it was after entering Archean Mountain .

“Marquis,” said Meng Chuan respectfully . “When I rushed to Blazing Sun Dao Academy, the demons had already attacked Blazing Sun Castle . Qiyue was also heavily injured . I was eager to save her, so I didn’t think too much as I tried to stop the two demon commanders . I never expected my body to erupt with such extraordinary strength at that critical moment . The power of my saber arts also soared, and I managed to kill a demon commander with one slash . Following that, I killed the second demon commander . ”

“An eagerness to save Liu Qiyue?” Marquis Southcloud came to a realization . He nodded and smiled . “It looks like Liu Qiyue is very important to you . She managed to catalyze the eruption of your potential . ”

In a life-and-death situation, his strength had skyrocketed .

For the sake of the most important person in his life, he was able to unleash greater power . This had precedents in history, but they were few in number . In fact, according to legend, there had been a Godfiend who had erupted with ten times his strength in a desperate situation, thus killing his opponent . But very quickly, he died from his body breaking down!

Godfiends at extremely high realms were able to perfectly excavate their bodies’s potential without harming themselves at all . As for those who were able to unleash strength many-fold their usual at critical moments, they ended up dealing tremendous damage to their bodies . The greater the released strength, the greater the damage . Dying from their bodies failing was possible .

Of course…

It would be very difficult for one to unleash strength multiple times higher . One needed plenty of inducement . Many cultivators found it hard to increase their strength when facing death, no matter how crazily they attacked . For example, when Meng Chuan was being pursued by Demon Monarch Poison Pool—no matter how strong his desire for survival was—his speed only increased by 20% .

For example, experts who unleashed strength several times their normal might only be capable of doing so once a lifetime . If they were to face a dire situation again, they wouldn’t be able to replicate that explosion in strength .

It could only be obtained by chance!

“Qiyue and Meng Dajiang grew up together . ” Meng Dajiang also explained with a laugh, “The first thing on this kid’s mind was to save Qiyue when he learned of the demon invasion . ”

“I see . ” Marquis Southcloud nodded . “Although you haven’t figured out Saber Intent, many demons saw you killing two demon commanders . That’s not something that can be hidden! If the demons know about it, they might arrange for the Skydemons to assassinate you . ”

“Skydemons will carry out assassinations?” Meng Chuan and Meng Dajiang felt pressured .

In the cultivation system that demons had specially created for human traitors, Skydemons were equivalent to demon monarchs and Godfiends .

“You will definitely be participating in the entrance examination at Archean Mountain, right?” Marquis Southcloud said .

“I will participate this year . ” Meng Chuan nodded .

“Archean Mountain will be sending someone to fetch Liu Qiyue . ” Marquis Southcloud said, “When the time comes, you can also go with them . You can stay in Archean City temporarily . There’s no need to worry about danger when you’re there . ”

“Archean City?” Meng Chuan and his father exchanged glances .

The most prosperous and safest city in the Great Zhou Dynasty was not the capital but Archean City .

Archean City was located at the foot of Archean Mountain . Many of the Archean Mountain Godfiends had moved their loved ones to the city . There were even powerful Godfiends who lived within the city . They could scale Archean Mountain if there were any pressing matters .

That was why Archean City was the safest city in the Great Zhou Dynasty . In eight hundred years, it had also become the most prosperous city .

“Alright, I’ll go to Archean City . ” Meng Chuan nodded .

“Can I go with him?” Meng Dajiang asked .

“Sure . ” Marquis Southcloud nodded . “But you can’t bring anyone else . ”

It was common for family members to follow . Every year, geniuses participating in Archean Mountain entrance examination would bring along a family member .

Of course, if they were accepted by Archean Mountain, their family members would usually return to their hometown .

After the Meng duo left, Marquis Southcloud shook his head slightly . To think that it was just a temporary explosion in strength . I thought that our Wu State had produced a peerless genius who had comprehended Saber Intent at the age of eighteen . I thought too much . He was somewhat disappointed .

A genius with the phoenix bloodline was very important . A peerless genius who had comprehended Saber Intent at the age of eighteen was even more important, because such a peerless genius would definitely become an extremely powerful Godfiend . Unfortunately, it was too rare .

…

Yun family, underground hall .

Yun Wanhai sat in the lotus position . His entire body was surrounded by swirling violet flames, and his complexion had turned ruddier . A Godfiend had tenacious vitality . He had been heavily injured and on the brink of death, but four hours of rest significantly ameliorated his condition .

“Dad . ” Leading his siblings, Yun Fucheng stood in front of Yun Wanhai respectfully .

“I summoned you because I have something to tell you,” said Yun Wanhai . “I was seriously injured during the demon invasion . If not for Fairy Meng’s protection, I would already be dead . ”

His children’s hearts tightened .

“I survived,” said Yun Wanhai . “Marquis Southcloud helped me remove the demonic energy in my body, but the demonic energy has damaged my foundation . If I’m careful, I would still be able to live an abject life for two decades . However, I never had any intention of doing . So, I, Yun Wanhai… will continue to recuperate in Eastcalm Prefecture for ten years . In these ten years, I will groom the children of our clan well . I will also trade my credits for many treasures . Ten years later, I will head to the battlefield . ”

His children began to panic .

“Dad, your injuries are so serious . Even if you don’t go to the battlefield, Archean Mountain will not blame you . ”

“Dad, you have already done a great deed protecting Eastcalm Prefecture, right?” Yun Fu’an and Yun Fuyu hurriedly said .

Yun Wanhai frowned and glared at his children . He said coldly, “I, Yun Wanhai, insist on dying on the battlefield! Even if I were to die, I will drag a demon monarch down with me!”

His children did not dare make a sound .

“I did earn some credit protecting Eastcalm Prefecture . As I’ve said, all the credit that I have accumulated over the past few decades will be exchanged for treasures for the family clan . I’ll leave them to you . I hope that in these ten years, our Yun family will be able to produce a talent . ” Yun Wanhai sighed . “At this moment, I’m somewhat envious of Fairy Meng . Alright, you are dismissed . ”

“Yes . ” His children could only obediently leave .

…

Yun Fu’an sat in the hall with a dark expression . The news he just learned was like a bolt from the blue . It left his mind in turmoil .

“Fu’an . ” Yun Fucheng walked in .

“Brother . ” Yun Fu’an immediately rose to welcome him .

“I just received news,” said Yun Fucheng . “Archean Mountain have sent people to Eastcalm Prefecture and will take Liu Qiyue, Meng Chuan, and Yan Jin away today . Liu Qiyue will enter Archean Mountain directly . Meng Chuan and Yan Jin will likely stay in Archean City and wait for this year’s Archean Mountain entrance examination . ”

“They’re leaving today?” Yun Fu’an was astonished .

“Yes, that’s why Jadesun Palace didn’t keep this a secret . I believe the other Godfiend family clans have learned of this . ”

Yun Fucheng nodded . “It’s fine if it’s Liu Qiyue and Yan Jin . They are foreigners . Even if they become powerful Godfiends in the future, they wouldn’t come back to Eastcalm Prefecture . Meng Chuan is different . It’s impossible for the ten thousand Meng family members to migrate . With his talent—one that’s enough to kill demon commanders—he’ll probably be able to pass the assessment and enter Archean Mountain . The Meng family’s influence in Eastcalm Prefecture will be much greater than it is now . ”

Yun Fu’an’s eyelids kept twitching .

“Back then, the engagement annulment had strained the relationship between our families . However, relationships can be improved,” said Yun Fucheng . “This time, Father and Fairy Meng fought alongside each other . It’s also a form of friendship forged from being comrades-in-arms . Fairy Meng even protected our father . We can visit them and thank them… We should thank Fairy Meng for saving our father . ”

“It’s a life-and-death battle . I’m sure Father helped Fairy Meng, right?” Yun Fu’an whispered .

“It’s just a pretext! A pretext for paying a visit,” Yun Fucheng frowned and berated . “Besides, Father has said that Fairy Meng had saved his life . As his sons, we have to pay them a visit and thank them . Also, we have to prepare a gift for them . First, as a gift of apology . Second, it’s well-wishes for Meng Chuan’s entry into Archean Mountain . The relationship between the two families can’t be reconciled completely, but we mustn’t become enemies . The gifts have been prepared . Prepare to come with me to the Meng family ancestral mansion . ”

“I need to go as well?” Yun Fu’an asked .

“You were the one to annul the engagement . Of course you have to go,” Yun Fucheng said calmly .

“Okay . ” Yun Fu’an could only nod obediently . Although he was unhappy, he knew when to bow .

…

The Meng family ancestral mansion .

As they were leaving Eastcalm Prefecture today, Meng Chuan and Meng Dajiang had come to bid farewell to their clansmen .

And at this time, the other four Godfiend clans of Eastcalm Prefecture sent people to pay their respects . After paying their respects to Meng family elders who had died in battle, they went to meet Meng Chuan and Meng Dajiang .