C693 She Was about to Break Through!

Whether it was Bing Yue or Loong Zhiwu, both were warriors at the Essence Shaking Stage. Bing Yue, in particular, was a mid-level warrior of this stage. They had long noticed that Nie Fengyu hadn't gone far and was hiding behind the large boulder.

Even though Woo Zhengyang wasn't a warrior at their level, his soul energy surpassed even Bing Yue's, so he too had discovered Nie Fengyu. Woo Zhengyang could also guess why Nie Fengyu stayed behind to eavesdrop.

Earlier, when Woo Zhengyang asked why he feared Bing Yue, Nie Fengyu didn't answer. Just then, Bing Yue and Loong Zhiwu approached, and Nie Fengyu likely assumed Woo Zhengyang would ask Bing Yue about it. He wanted to hear what Bing Yue might say and how she felt.

Loong Zhiwu's question seemed casual, but it was deliberately aimed at Nie Fengyu. After hearing Bing Yue's words, Nie Fengyu still didn't come out; instead, he quietly left.

"Hmph! Back then, he was too timid to express his feelings to my sister, and now he's still the same, not even daring to face me," Bing Yue remarked with a cold snort upon noticing Nie Fengyu's quiet departure.

Woo Zhengyang shook his head and said, "He doesn't dare to see you because he feels guilty and doesn't know how to face you. On the other hand, he might be afraid of stirring up old memories. After all these years, he still hasn't overcome that hurdle within himself."

Nie Fengyu had always seemed like an eccentric leader to Woo Zhengyang, a person whose actions were unpredictable. Yet, he never imagined that behind this facade lay such a poignant past, one that evoked both sympathy and admiration.

"You're right, Zhengyang," Bing Yue said, "That's why I've always told myself to be true to who I am, no matter the consequences. At least I won't have any regrets." As Bing Yue spoke, she noticed Loong Zhiwu clinging to one of Woo Zhengyang's arms and quickly moved to hold the other.

Woo Zhengyang felt awkward. This idea of being true to oneself seemed a bit over the top.

"Um... Bing Yue, you're technically my elder, right? Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Woo Zhengyang asked, feeling uncomfortable.

"What do you mean inappropriate? Only ordinary people worry about such things. In our world, martial artists rank by strength. Besides, I'm only in my thirties and at the Martial King Stage. That's like being a young adult in the regular world, so calling you brother or little brother is perfectly fine."

Woo Zhengyang was speechless. Is that really how it works?

"Bing Yue, are you serious?"

Woo Zhengyang was at a loss, and Loong Zhiwu was equally stunned. They initially thought Bing Yue was just teasing Nie Fengyu, but after hearing Nie Fengyu's story, they realized there was no reason for Bing Yue to provoke him like that.

“Zhiwu, I'm serious about this. Why, are you upset?”

“I...” Loong Zhiwu hesitated, unsure how to respond. She had heard about Woo Zhengyang being surrounded by beautiful women and thought she was prepared for it. But now that it was happening, she found it hard to be so magnanimous.

“Zhiwu, do you think I'm pretty?”

“You are!” Loong Zhiwu answered honestly.

“Exactly. I'm not only pretty but also a leader in my own right. Having someone like me interested in your man shows he's exceptional and charming. Doesn't that mean you have great taste for choosing such a good man? Shouldn't that make you happy?”

“Well, that's true... but...”

“But what, Zhiwu... no, I should call you Zhiwu, my elder sister, since you knew him first. Don't you like me, Yue? Don't you want me to be with you?”

Hearing this, the usually innocent Loong Zhiwu suddenly became lively and, with a sly smile, said, “You said it yourself. Since you've put it that way, I won't say anything more. But whether you can become my Yue is not up to me!”

“Alright! Zhiwu, how dare you trick me?”

"How did I deceive you? You said it yourself, Moon..."

The two women started playfully teasing each other, leaving Woo Zhengyang dumbfounded. He initially thought Loong was being outwitted by Bing Yue, but clearly, that wasn't the case. Thinking it over, it made sense—Loong, with her mischievous nature, wouldn't be so easily caught off guard.

Even with Bing Yue, Woo Zhengyang doubted she was truly fooled. Women's thoughts are notoriously hard to decipher. The main issue was, they were openly discussing such matters right in front of him without even considering his opinion.

After their playful banter, the two women left hand in hand. But before leaving, Bing Yue cheekily asked Woo Zhengyang who he wanted to keep him company that night. When he was at a loss for words, she teased him further, asking if he wanted both of them together.

This time, Woo Zhengyang had no choice but to retreat, much like Nie Fengyu, and make a hasty escape...

That night was a sleepless one for everyone inside and outside the Profound Heaven Sect. Those outside were still reeling from the shock of the Heavenly Martial Sect's downfall and the loss of many Martial Kings. Such an event was monumental! What other consequences would unfold from this? What would happen next?

Meanwhile, those within the Profound Heaven Sect had no time to dwell on such thoughts. Over the past six months, although everyone had been in seclusion, they could sense when someone was testing the barriers.

Especially lately, Liao Qinghua has teamed up with many Martial Kings, each time causing the mountain-protecting array to tremble for quite a while, leaving everyone inside on edge, ready to fight for their lives at any moment.

Finally, when the array was broken, they rushed out to fight, only to find Woo Zhengyang outside. This young man, who was virtually unknown just over a year ago, had once again resolved the crisis facing the Profound Heaven Sect.

Not only that, but Woo Zhengyang's strength had grown each time, proving his reputation as a prodigy was well-deserved. While everyone was immersed in this atmosphere, Woo Zhengyang returned to Heavenly Death Peak.

He finally saw Loong Zhiwu again, and naturally, Woo Zhengyang had much to say and many questions for Loong Zhiwu. However, his body wouldn't allow it; he was about to break through!

When Woo Zhengyang suddenly entered the sealed world, he had just stepped into the Reality Condensing Stage, and soon after, his meridians solidified. But after leaving the ancestral land, Woo Zhengyang discovered that the sword-shaped genuine qi within him had inexplicably increased more than tenfold.

The sword-shaped qi was packed so tightly in his meridians and dantian that there was almost no space left. Fortunately, Woo Zhengyang's physical cultivation had surpassed his qi cultivation, making his body and meridians incredibly strong. Otherwise, given the sharp nature of the sword-shaped qi, Woo Zhengyang might have been pierced through the moment he returned to this world, with unimaginable consequences.

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