CH 31

Chapter 31: Sun Yang’s Memories

A pale green light exploded in front of Sun Yang's chest, scattering fragments like stardust in the air.

The pain penetrated deep into his bones, gnawing at him like a thousand snakes, spreading from his chest to his limbs. With each breath, his heart felt as if it were being struck by an iron hammer, throbbing painfully.

However, Sun Yang had long grown accustomed to this kind of pain. He was particularly grateful that the attack hadn't landed on Yun Zhao; his small frame wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

The spiritual dog's body fell heavily, its golden fur covered in the raised dust.

Before closing his eyes, Sun Yang seemed to catch a glimpse of Yun Zhao anxiously rushing over...

He wanted to take another look, but his eyelids felt heavy, too heavy even to lift...

"This is the precious child of our clan. Let's name him Sun Yang."

Sun Yang woke up in a vast expanse of white clouds, and the past scenes unfolded before his eyes.

His father held the newborn puppy high, his face filled with joy as he faced the sunlight. "Sun Yang, grow up quickly and cultivate diligently to bring honor to our entire clan!"

The little puppy rubbed its eyes with its front paws and responded with an innocent whimper, causing laughter to erupt from the people around.

He saw the golden puppy being held and twirled by his father and brothers, running and playing in the mountains without a trace of worry, with its ears flying.

It wasn't until a desolate rainy night that his loving father threw him out of the palace like trash, accompanied by several indifferent elders who stared coldly from behind.

The golden little puppy didn't understand why his father was angry. Suppressing the rising fear in his heart, he boldly nestled at his father's black boots, flipping over to expose his soft belly, seeking affection.

But this time, he didn't receive his father's embrace. He was kicked away like a ball, and as he stood up, all he could see was his father and older brothers leaving.

The people around him gradually changed their attitude towards him. Bereft of playmates, he wanted to seek solace in his mother's palace, only to witness his mother sewing new clothes for the child in her womb.

That gentle and loving expression would never belong to him again.

Sun Yang became the loneliest member of the entire Immortal wolf clan. During a hunting ritual, he followed his father and brothers into the mountains, but ended up rolling down a hillside.

His father and brothers stood at the mountain pass, looking down at him with indifference as always.

Then, without any nostalgia, they turned and left.

In an instant, Sun Yang understood their meaning. As a non-shapeshifting spiritual dog, he held no value in the clan. He began to wander alone among the mountains.

When tired, he would find a cave to sleep in, and when hungry, he would search for mountain chickens and wild rabbits to fill his stomach before aimlessly continuing his journey.

Scenes flashed before his eyes, and Sun Yang sobbed and whimpered, lying on the clouds.

"Sun Yang."

A familiar voice sounded, and Sun Yang raised his head, using his moist puppy eyes to search for the source of the sound.

It was Yun Zhao.

The scenes within the clouds kept changing. Sun Yang propped himself up and saw Ao Yu expressionless but patiently teaching him techniques. He also saw Yun Zhao stumble and fall face-first into the mud while tending to the spiritual field.

The young man cursed and grumbled as he got up to catch a woodpecker, but the woodpecker kept dodging behind him, infuriating him yet making him laugh.

"Sun Yang, move aside. I'm determined to teach this guy a lesson today!"

"Ha ha ha, Yun Zhao, you're so clumsy. You fell and blamed me!"

"Oh, Luo Xue, don't come over here. You'll get your fur dirty! Oh no... I told you not to come..."

"Sun Yang."

Laughter and joy echoed by his side, and Sun Yang wanted to pounce over, but he ended up lunging through empty space between the scenes.

Countless memories swiftly unfolded before him and ruthlessly passed by. Sun Yang anxiously whimpered, his legs outstretched as he chased after the disappearing scenes.

"Whimper..."

Was this the end? Was he about to die?

Tears welled up in his eyes. The golden little puppy ran and stumbled, feeling a sour and bitter sensation flooding his heart. He remained in place, covering his eyes with his ears, sobbing uncontrollably.

He didn't want to leave Yun Zhao, Yuming, and the rest of the family on Yuming Mountain...

Suddenly, a warm sensation surged through his body, and an endless stream of power washed over his dantian.

"Sun Yang... Sun Yang..."

"Sun Yang!"

"Sun Yang, wake up!"

"Sob!" Sun Yang stopped crying, stood up again, and ran with all his might in the direction of the voice.

Like fallen leaves returning to their roots, like a weary bird returning to its nest, he couldn't leave Yuming Mountain. It was his new home!

"Sun Yang!"

The glaring sunlight made the little puppy's eyelashes tremble uncomfortably. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in Yun Zhao's arms.

"Don't block me like that next time! What if I can't save you?" Yun Zhao's voice was a mix of concern and relief as he held the still bewildered Sun Yang. The situation just now had frightened him.

Sun Yang snapped back to reality and saw that Wu Mu had enlarged his figure, standing tall between him and Yun Zhao. They must have clashed already, as there were several cracks on Qing Jiao's robe.

Seeing Sun Yang awake and unharmed, a hint of surprise flashed in Qing Jiao's eyes. Yun Zhao's healing power had become so strong?

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Qing Jiao exuded a chilling aura that made one's heart tremble.

Was it a stroke of luck or was he hiding it all along?

Qing Jiao's gaze flickered, and he raised his hand, conjuring a hazy mist that snaked towards Yun Zhao like a serpent.

"Yun Zhao, dodge!" Wu Mu, almost suffocating from being bound, shouted with wide eyes.

"Roar!"

Just as Yun Zhao was about to pick up Sun Yang and move away, a loud roar echoed from nearby.

Birds in the mountains took flight in fear, and the trees swayed and rustled. The warm sunlight was blocked by dark clouds. Amidst the swirling sand and flying stones, Yun Zhao held Luo Xue and was blown behind an ancient tree by the wind.

Yun Zhao struggled to understand the situation, gripping the tree trunk tightly as he opened his eyes to see what was happening.

The golden little puppy stood in the eye of the storm, its eyes crimson, and its body gradually grew larger.

The warm sensation surged through his dantian, causing Sun Yang to feel as if his bones were being shattered and reassembled. Blade after blade pierced through his flesh, inducing intense pain that made his whole body tremble, yet he was engulfed by a sudden surge of excitement.

"Roar!"

Another resounding beast roar echoed, piercing through the gathering thunderclouds in the sky.

As a thunderclap resonated through the clear sky, the flying sand dissipated, as if everything had settled into dust.

On the elevated platform, the immortals who were still drinking looked towards the startled birds in the distance, filled with confusion.

"What? Is someone undergoing tribulation during the celebration?"

"Friend, don't jest. This isn't the cultivation world. Where would one find such an opportunity to reshape their roots and bones?"

"Well, that's true. Everyone is born with fixed roots and bones. Only the Immortal Wolf Clan hopes to nurture a divine being through postnatal means."

"Lower your voice, they're right here."

The clan leader of the Spirit Wolf Clan, Cheng Yi, exchanged a glance with his son Xun Su but remained silent.

Xun Su took a sip of his drink and gazed at the direction where the mountain birds had flown away, his eyes flickering with a sense of familiarity...

Was it just an illusion?

Suppressing his speculations, Xun Su found the idea absurd. Suddenly, a roar of a beast reached his ears, leaving him momentarily stunned.

"What is that?" Xun Su turned to his father, but to his surprise, Cheng Yi's eyes were also filled with astonishment, tinged with a hint of certainty.

Cheng Yi stood up and signaled his attendants, "Let's go!"

Xun Su snapped out of his daze and immediately followed his father's command.

...

*Cough cough...*

After the gust of wind and sand, Yun Zhao waved away the dust in the air and walked out from behind a tree. He rubbed his eyes and froze on the spot.

The previously silly golden puppy was nowhere to be seen. In its place stood a gigantic long-haired beast.

Its entire body shimmered with dazzling golden light, boasting robust and powerful limbs. Its sharp teeth were faintly revealed, exhaling a white breath. Within its crimson beast eyes glimmered a ferocious light, sending shivers down one's spine.

Qing Jiao stepped back, a hint of fear appearing in her eyes. She couldn't believe it and said, "Sky Swallowing Wolf... You actually managed to subdue such a divine beast..."

The roar of the giant beast shook the earth, and Yun Zhao quickly stepped forward, stopping it with a serious expression. He said, "It's not about subduing, this is my family."

Sun Yang was pleased by Yun Zhao's words. His long tail gently wagged, clearly in a good mood. If it weren't for his current large size, he might have pounced over to lick Yun Zhao's face.

Qing Jiao sneered disdainfully, and footsteps could be heard not far away. He quickly adjusted his robe and put on a composed expression.

"It's really you!"

A voice that hadn't been heard for a long time suddenly sounded, making Sun Yang feel somewhat unfamiliar.

He looked behind Qing Jiao and saw his father and brother approaching with astonishment on their faces.

Neither of them expected to encounter the young master of the Mountain Spirit Clan here. They hurriedly greeted him and then shifted their gaze to the golden giant beast.

Cheng Yi, looking at the majestic beast before him, involuntarily slowed his pace. He cleared his throat and lowered his voice, saying, "Sun Yang, long time no see."

Sun Yang was not surprised by Cheng Yi and the others' arrival.

The members of the Immortal Wolf Clan were born with immortal bones, so it was impossible for his blood relatives not to sense his transformation into the Sky Swallowing Wolf.

Xun Su stopped not far away, only Cheng Yi approached, and the pressure from the beast's original form made his legs tremble. He could only grit his teeth and restrain himself from losing composure.

Yun Zhao realized that these two individuals were Sun Yang's clan members. Recalling the little dog's past experiences, he hesitated on whether to take him away directly.

Sun Yang remained still, coldly staring at Cheng Yi as he approached. Just as his father's hand was about to touch his foreleg, he suddenly lowered his body and roared:

"Roar!"

Cheng Yi was forced back by the intimidating roar, stumbling, and Xun Su hurriedly caught up to steady him.

Xun Su frowned and scolded, "Sun Yang! How can you be disrespectful to your father!"

Yun Zhao raised an eyebrow, realizing that these were the relatives who abandoned Sun Yang...

He felt nothing but disdain in his heart, but until Sun Yang made a statement, it was best not to say much. He could only comfort the white kitten by gently patting it, as if soothing a snowfall.

After Cheng Yi regained his footing, he looked at the massive beast before him. Its powerful spiritual energy made people tremble with fear, yet it also filled him with pride.

The thousand-year-old wish of the Immortal Wolf Clan was finally coming true at this moment. Cheng Yi couldn't help but lower his voice, as if generously comforting an ignorant child. He said, "Sun Yang, it's your father. Don't you remember?"

Seeing Sun Yang's lack of reaction, Cheng Yi thought that the recent breakthrough had disturbed his focus. He stood in place and began recounting stories from Sun Yang's childhood.

"When you were young, you loved playing ball with your brother Xun Su and chasing wild rabbits in the mountains..."

"During the winter, you burnt your tongue eating roasted sweet potatoes and cried in your mother's arms for a long time..."

"And also..."

"Sorry to interrupt your touching father-son reunion," said the bound-up Wu Mu, his face full of coldness.

The black cat impatiently rubbed the white silk around its neck and suggested, "How about loosening my restraints first?"

Cheng Yi: "..."

Yun Zhao: "..."

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Translator’s note: It’s supposed to be one chapter only today, but I don’t want to leave you guys hanging! LOL.