Chapter 69

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.