Chapter 69: Background

Dream?

Needless to say. Luo Binghe did a great job!

The latter whispered in Shen Qingqiu's ear, "Isn't Master troubled by the lack of 'evidence'? Then you don't need to bother anymore, right?"

No wonder he fell asleep for a moment on the Xiuya Sword. Shen Qingqiu thought he was just exhausted, but it turned out that he had activated the Nightmare skill at that time.

Luo Binghe's eyes were full of "Praise me!" and "Please pat my head!", but he pretended not to see them and looked away.

What kind of dream did Luo Binghe create for them that made the situation so serious that so many people rushed to Zhaohua Temple for a serious discussion...?

Before he could even ask, someone else became impatient: "Can't anyone tell me what kind of dream it was?"

This person looked very familiar. Shen Qingqiu thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered. Wasn't this the senior disciple of that... what sect was it again from Huayue City? Oh, the Overlord Sect!

Master Wuchen politely asked, "May I ask, sect leader, what is your cultivation level?"

The man replied, "Late stage of Golden Core!"

The two abbots exchanged a glance, and many people began to cough softly.

In a moment of bewilderment, Master Wuchen stepped forward to offer his explanation: "That...that's strange. In this temple, everyone with a Golden Core cultivation level or higher has had the same dream..."

The implication is that if he were truly in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, he should have had this dream too...

Those below echoed, "That's right, everyone below the Golden Core stage in our sect was unharmed last night."

He lied about his cultivation level in front of everyone and was exposed on the spot. He had shot himself in the foot. Shen Qingqiu felt sorry for this guy who hadn't made any progress over the years.

Although that senior brother's cultivation hadn't increased much over the years, his skin had become much thicker. He wasn't ashamed at all and said loudly, "There are always exceptions! Why don't you tell me what kind of dream it was?"

A domineering sect, such an imposing name, yet not a single cultivator had reached the Golden Core stage. Otherwise, he wouldn't have pressed for answers in public. It seems this person wasn't invited to discuss the matter, but simply came to join the fun and make a name for himself. Wu Wang frowned, but Master Wu Chen, being good-natured, patiently gave a summary: "The dream's content is that Tianlang Jun, suppressed beneath White Deer Mountain, has rebuilt his physical body, unleashing a bloodbath."

Yiluo Binghe's taste, and Master Wuchen's description of "bloodshed and carnage," definitely isn't just simple fighting and killing. There's definitely a lot of hardcore action!

Wu Wang said, "It is strange for one or two people to have the same dream. But for hundreds of people to have the same dream at the same time, even the mysteries cannot explain it. Moreover, this dream is extraordinary and extremely realistic. After waking up, one may even feel that reality is not as real as the dream."

The cultivators present, all above the Golden Core level, felt the same way and were still shaken, nodding in agreement.

Some people wondered, "Why was Tianlang Jun suppressed? If he is really that terrifying, how was he suppressed in the first place?"

Master Wuchen sighed, "Speaking of which, this is also a tragic tale. If the Palace Master of Huanhua Palace were here now, I wonder how much she would lament."

A female voice asked in surprise, "Palace Master of Illusion Flower Palace? What does Guan Luobinghe have to do with this?"

The voice was charming and clear, melodious like a nightingale's song, and Shen Qingqiu turned his head upon hearing it.

The speaker was a beautiful, slender Taoist nun from among the audience of Tianyi.

Shen Qingqiu couldn't pinpoint the exact name, because the three Daoist nuns, from their faces to their figures and attire, seemed to have been molded from the same template, standing together like three bright blue flowers. Even their expressions were equally indescribably strange...excited.

Yes, it is definitely exciting!

The three twin sisters in Luo Binghe's harem! Long time no see, my harem ladies!

In the past, Shen Qingqiu would have been incredibly excited, endlessly fantasizing about how he would seduce the girl next. But now…

Luo Binghe's voice was very low, but the sourness still carried for miles: "Master, isn't it beautiful?"

Sigh, better not to mention it. Shen Qingqiu withdrew his gaze. With the plot so badly altered, those three Daoist nuns probably wouldn't recognize Luo Binghe now, yet they still showed interest in information about him. Shen Qingqiu automatically interpreted their excitement as budding romance. Luo Binghe's fertility is still quite formidable!

Master Wuwang said, "Amitabha. The Palace Master mentioned here refers to the previous Palace Master. Luo Binghe merely seized the position through underhanded means; what merit or ability does he possess to command respect and become the Palace Master?"

Luo Binghe raised an eyebrow and curled his lip in disdain.

Master Wuwang continued speaking.

"However, the origins of this are indeed inextricably linked to the Illusion Flower Palace. Decades ago, the old palace master had a chief disciple named Su Xiyan."

Shen Qingqiu was immediately invigorated.

This... this is the prelude to revealing the mystery of Luo Binghe's background!

"At that time, the old palace master had no children and doted on this beloved disciple, regarding her as the apple of his eye. Wherever he went, he ordered Su Xiyan to attend to him, valuing her highly."

Shen Qingqiu recalled the old palace master's dazed look and drooling appearance in the Holy Mausoleum, and thought: He probably didn't regard her as a precious jewel, but as a forbidden plaything, right? Her presence by his side was not because of any "respect", but simply to facilitate lewd acts.

The main hall was completely silent, except for the voice of Master Wuwang.

"Once, the old palace master and Su Xiyan were asked to subdue a demon beast. On their way back to the palace, they passed through an old city downstream of Luochuan. A snake demon was causing chaos, and the population of the nearby city was almost gone. The master and disciple then encountered a young man traveling alone."

"The young man possessed an extraordinary bearing, with both his appearance and attire being of the highest quality. He sat under a weeping willow, reciting poetry. Such a person should not be here at this time. The master and disciple were initially curious and exchanged a few words with him. After some back and forth, the old palace master sensed that this person was unusual and no ordinary person. Unable to ascertain his background, he urged his beloved disciple to ignore him and leave quickly. Su Xiyan, however, did not understand her master's good intentions and was reluctant to part with him."

Shen Qingqiu listened with great interest.

It turns out Tianlang is truly a cultured young man who loves poetry and literature. Don't be afraid to pick up girls, the real challenge is having an erudite one. With a handsome face and a decent singing voice, love at first sight is definitely achievable!

"After returning to the palace, for some reason, Su Xiyan began to go out frequently. She used to stay obediently by her master's side, but now she made excuses all the time. At first, the old palace master was just dissatisfied and complained a few words, but later she went further and further away, and the days she did not return became longer and longer."

"The old palace master sensed something was amiss and secretly sent people to follow her. However, the disciples she sent out were always managed to shake her off. Finally, one day, the old palace master personally followed her disciple. Only then did she figure out what she had been doing during the days she hadn't returned to the Illusion Flower Palace."

Su Xiyan sat side by side with the strange young man she had met that day. The two nestled on the head of a giant blue-scaled serpent, speaking in hushed tones.

"The old palace master was afraid of disturbing the two, so he stopped at a distance and listened to their conversation in a daze."

Su Xiyan said, "You really want to tell my master about us? You...you dare?" The young man replied casually, "Why wouldn't I dare?" Su Xiyan sighed, "You're a noble from the Demon Realm. Besides, even if it weren't for that, my master probably wouldn't agree."

Su Xiyan is truly gentle by nature, still addressing the old palace master as her master. As the child of these two, Luo Binghe perfectly inherited his mother's saintly, innocent nature and his father's carefree attitude, becoming a genetically superior—split personality, eccentric, and mentally unstable individual.

"Upon reaching this point in the conversation, the old palace master was horrified, realizing that his disciple had offended someone extraordinary. After the initial shock, he continued to probe, only to find that they had already moved on to the next part. The demon youth said, 'Once I have wiped out the cultivation world and slaughtered them all, are you still afraid the dead will object?'"

Upon hearing that last sentence, a collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the crowd. Shen Qingqiu, however, spat out his drink.

The preceding narrative was fairly normal. But what on earth was that last sentence?!

No matter how I think about it, Tianlang Jun doesn't seem like the kind of person who would utter such grand words about ambitions and aspirations!

The things that come out of his mouth can't possibly be from a normal, standard BOSS-like thought process!

Master Wuwang continued in a flat, repeating tone: "Seeing that Su Xiyan was frightened, the young man changed his tune and said, 'I was just teasing you.' Then, he talked about romance and nature, and subtly tricked Su Xiyan into stealing a few treasures from the Illusion Flower Palace for him, saying he would return them after he took a look."

At this point, Shen Qingqiu was basically certain that the latter half was something the old palace master had deliberately fabricated.

Hehehe, do you really care about those few secret treasures of the Illusion Flower Palace?

Tianlang-jun can freely enter and exit the Demon Clan's Holy Tomb, where the treasures are inexhaustible. People just set up a stall on the ground to play ring toss when they have nothing else to do, okay?

Therefore, this retelling is undoubtedly the result of the old palace master's selfish motives and extreme hatred towards Tianlang Jun, who stole his "beloved treasure." He embellished, took out of context, and omitted the truth in his fabricated version of their love words.

Wu Wang's tone carried a hint of disappointment: "Once a woman is infatuated with love, she easily loses her mind, and Su Xiyan readily agreed. The old palace master said that she looked at Tianlang Jun with adoration and infatuation, but Tianlang Jun looked at her no differently than he would look at any other alien. Clearly, she has been completely deceived by the demons, yet she remains stubbornly deluded!"

"The old palace master was very anxious. On one hand, he secretly notified the leaders of various sects to discuss a plan to jointly attack. On the other hand, he locked Su Xiyan in the Illusion Flower Palace to prevent her from leaking information."

Some people angrily rebuked, "This woman is truly foolish! She has been raised and nurtured by her sect for decades, yet she cannot compare to a man's few sweet words."

Wu Wang said, "As for what happened later, it was the battle at White Deer Mountain. It would be best if Sect Leader Yue, who was present at the battle, could relay the details of that day."

Yue Qingyuan bowed slightly and said, "There's not much to say about the battle that day. Tianlang Jun didn't expect that it wasn't Su Xiyan who came, but the attackers. He only had one demon general under his command, named Zhuzhilang, who was trapped in the encirclement and thus captured."

Thus, their victory could be considered dishonorable. Yet he stated it frankly, without any concealment or embellishment, which truly impressed Shen Qingqiu. Many present, however, had grown up hearing their elders boast about the Battle of Bailu Mountain, and hearing the real version for the first time made them feel incredibly embarrassed.

Author's note: It's another draft box.

For those who feel the recent progress is slow or lacking in excitement, I suggest you hold off for a while, since it's almost over anyway. The closer we get to the ending, the more stuck I get, I'm ashamed... I need to adjust my approach and do my best to avoid any cliffhangers or a bad ending!

I'll save up my comments for now and reply to them all at once after the exam. Thank you everyone for your continued support!

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