C765 The Stepping Stone Became a Cushion

"You just couldn't resist getting involved, could you?"

After Woo Zhengyang spoke up, Bing Yue playfully teased him in a low voice, her eyes full of admiration. She wrapped her arm around his and said, "Thank you, sir, for remembering to get me a Void Stone."

From Bing Yue's tone and how she addressed him, it was clear she intended to continue playing the role of a pitiful maid in front of Sun Mingyuan.

Woo Zhengyang didn't mind this. He moved past the indifferent crowd to stand before Sun Mingyang and asked, "Brother, are you the one selling the Void Stone? How much are you asking for it?"

The sudden appearance of these two piqued the curiosity of the previously apathetic crowd, who were now eager to learn more about Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue and how the situation would unfold.

As for Sun Mingyang, he was feeling quite hopeless. For the sake of the woman he loved, he had to swallow his pride. But even then, Sun Mingyuan showed no intention of letting him off the hook.

He was filled with resentment, hating his own lack of strength, unable to protect the woman he cherished. He had long since given up hope on those around him. Growing up in Golden Scale City, he was used to the fickleness of people. Even those who once called him brother kept their distance after his father got into trouble, let alone complete strangers.

He never expected that someone would actually stand up for him. The couple who suddenly appeared were his neighbors, whom he had only met once. At this moment, Sun Mingyang felt a mix of emotions. He glanced gratefully at Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue, about to speak, but someone else beat him to it.

"And who might you be, sir?" asked Sun Mingyuan.

Earlier, he had tried to flirt with Bing Yue but was intimidated when she posed as a high-ranking maid, forcing him to retreat in embarrassment. Afterward, he felt frustrated. He had been scared off by just a few words without even learning their names, only knowing the woman was called Yue.

All day, Sun Mingyuan couldn't focus on studying Void Power. He spent most of the time stewing in anger, determined that if he saw the couple again, he would at least find out who they were, even if it killed him.

Because of his simmering anger, when he saw Sun Mingyang again, he was already on edge. Learning that Sun Mingyang had gotten hold of a Void Stone only fueled his irritation, prompting him to start giving Sun Mingyang a hard time.

He intended to vent all his frustration on Sun Mingyang, but to his surprise, the person who had previously annoyed him reappeared, standing up for Sun Mingyang in front of everyone. This was too much for Sun Mingyuan to tolerate, so he spoke up immediately.

"Woo Zhengyang!"

Woo Zhengyang spoke up directly, not intending to hide his identity.

"Woo Zhengyang! You're Woo Zhengyang!"

"What? He's that Woo Zhengyang!"

"Who's this Woo Zhengyang? Do you know him? He doesn't look like a martial king."

"You must be out of the loop. How could you not know the rising star of the Golden Scale Domain?"

"What's going on? Tell us more."

"Woo Zhengyang, seventeen years old, joined the Profound Heaven Sect two years ago."

"A small sect under the Heavenly Martial Sect?"

"That's right. Don't underestimate this small sect. Remember the news from a few days ago? The Heavenly Martial Sect was destroyed!"

"Could it be that the small sect took down the Heavenly Martial Sect?"

"Exactly. Now that area belongs to the Profound Heaven Sect."

"The Profound Heaven Sect... So the Heavenly Martial Sect was taken down by that small sect. But who is this Woo Zhengyang? Is he the son of the Profound Heaven Sect's leader? Even so, a newly established sect can't possibly compare to the Sun family of Golden Scale City!"

"Not at all. It's not the small sect that's frightening; it's Woo Zhengyang. He's behind everything."

"What do you mean? Are you saying Woo Zhengyang was responsible for the fall of the Heavenly Martial Sect? What's his level of cultivation? Could he be hiding his true power? But he only joined the sect a little over two years ago. How strong could he be?"

"That's right, it's him. In just two years, he reached the Shape Gathering Stage, which is unheard of even in Golden Scale City, let alone in more remote areas. He's truly a once-in-a-generation genius. Most importantly, he possesses an incredibly powerful artifact, something called the Invincible Cannon Car, which can unleash an attack comparable to a Martial King expert..."

The mention of Woo Zhengyang's name caused an immediate stir. Those familiar with him knew how popular his name had become recently. Those who weren't soon learned of his impressive feats and couldn't help but regard him with newfound respect.

Only one person felt a mix of emotions—Sun Mingyuan, who stood facing Woo Zhengyang. Earlier, Bing Yue had teased him, calling him Woo Zhengyang's sidekick, which had startled Sun Mingyuan. He had assumed Woo Zhengyang was from a prestigious family in the Limitless Domain or another region.

But now, hearing Woo Zhengyang's name, he finally understood. This wasn't someone from another domain; he was a guy from the remote eastern part of the Golden Scale Domain. If it had been anyone else, especially someone from a new or ancient sect, Sun Mingyuan wouldn't have bothered to show respect unless they were from the Golden Scale Sect. After all, they hadn't shown him any.

But Woo Zhengyang was different. This guy was known as a maverick. As a member of the Sun family, a prominent clan in Golden Scale City, they needed to stay informed about any rising talents in the Golden Scale Domain, either to recruit them or at least avoid offending them.

Woo Zhengyang was also on the Sun family's watchlist, so Sun Mingyuan, who had happened to review Woo Zhengyang's profile, was quite familiar with his exploits. From his sudden rise within the Profound Heaven Sect to earning the reputation of a maverick, Woo Zhengyang's journey was nothing short of remarkable.

He dominated the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association, overthrew the three sects of the Fallen Sun Country, and replaced the Heavenly Martial Sect. His actions were undeniably audacious, yet they added an air of mystery to his persona. The Sun family decided to observe him closely. If they could ally with him, great; if not, they certainly didn't want to provoke him. Despite their confidence in their own strength, they couldn't be sure what other surprises Woo Zhengyang might have up his sleeve.

In just two years, Woo Zhengyang rose from the lowest ranks of the Profound Heaven Sect to become the Grand Elder of the Profound Heaven Sect. He turned every obstacle into a stepping stone for his ascent, and the Sun family had no intention of becoming his next challenge.

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