Chapter 945 - 30: Huan Yue Third Young Master! (Third Update)

Chapter 945: Chapter 30: Huan Yue Third Young Master! (Third Update)

’Divine Emperor Palace! Huan Yue God Emperor!’ Mu Qingge stood on the auspicious clouds, feeling solid beneath her feet as though she were standing firmly on solid ground.

She looked toward the highest peak of the Huan Yue Domain, symbolizing the ultimate power.

What kind of person would reside there?

What would happen upon meeting him?

Could she smoothly become one of the top ten disciples before the hall?

The auspicious clouds were fast, and in an instant, she could no longer see the arena behind her or the disciples watching the challenge match.

In a few moments, she approached the Divine Emperor Palace, allowing her to gaze distantly at the majestic, solemn, and splendid palace. This white, snow-like palace stood at the peak of the mountains, seamlessly integrated with the surrounding terrain, forming a harmonious whole. It commanded a view of the entire beauty of the Huan Yue Domain.

Of course, this was also the place where divine power was the strongest and the core of the entire Huan Yue Domain.

The auspicious clouds carried Mu Qingge to the outside of the large hall, dispersing only after her feet touched the steps before the hall.

Standing there, Mu Qingge felt slightly nervous. She looked down and could see the ten Young Palaces circling the mountains surrounding the Divine Emperor Palace, like stars encircling the moon, amidst mountains and clouds rolling like a sea, giving off a very transcendent vibe.

Retracting her gaze, Mu Qingge took a deep breath. ’Will this Huan Yue God Emperor see through my disguise at a glance? Or is he one of Mu Clan’s enemies?’ Mu Qingge questioned herself in her heart.

Previously, she was immersed in cultivation, intent on becoming one of the top ten disciples before the hall, yet she forgot that to truly become one of the top ten disciples, she must have the recognition of the Divine Emperor.

’If I had known earlier, I should have consulted the High Priest, so I could have been prepared.’ Mu Qingge was quite dissatisfied with her oversight.

"Since you’re here, why not enter?"

As she hesitated, a voice from the hall that brooked no opposition interrupted her thoughts.

She focused her eyes and looked toward the hall. Standing there, she could not see anything inside the hall, let alone people.

’Si Mo’s cultivation is very high; even among the Divine Clan, he has few rivals. Although the Huan Yue God Emperor is also formidable, he probably still can’t see through.’ Mu Qingge comforted herself inwardly, lifted her leg, and walked toward the hall.

As for the Mu Clan matter, she would insist that she knows nothing of the Mu Clan, so what could the Huan Yue God Emperor do to her? At most, he could suspect and monitor, but she naturally had ways to counter.

Upon entering the hall, Mu Qingge truly felt the grandeur of the Divine Emperor Palace.

Fortunately, she had visited Si Mo’s Taixuan Ancient Palace, Zichen Palace, Desolate Hall, and Mountain and Sea Palace before. Having seen the world, she did not show any overly embarrassing expressions.

After entering, Mu Qingge only used her peripheral vision to glance at the surroundings, then looked at the purple-robed man seated on the Divine Emperor’s Throne.

He was very tall!

Even sitting, one could feel his towering presence.

Moreover, his hair was very long and smooth, quietly cascading over his shoulders and down his back, meandering into the gaps between the throne and his body.

Mu Qingge stopped.

However, the Huan Yue God Emperor spoke again: "Come closer."

Mu Qingge’s eyes glinted slightly, and without betraying any emotion, she stepped closer. As she moved nearer, the face of the Huan Yue God Emperor, hidden in shadows, finally emerged.

At first sight, Mu Qingge’s eyes were dazzled with admiration.

The man before her was the most beautiful she had seen, aside from Si Mo.

Those long, narrow phoenix eyes conveyed a hint of worldly laziness, and as the blood-colored lips gently curved, his smile appeared quite mysterious.

His features were deep and defined, especially now with shadows cast upon them, making him appear like a statue, sharply outlined.

The purple robe he wore suited his mysterious aura, giving off a distant, ethereal vibe.

"You’ve seen me, the Emperor. Why not bow?"

The single phrase ’the Emperor’ instantly sobered Mu Qingge. The admiration in her eyes vanished completely, leaving not a trace. Her eyes returned to their usual clarity and calm.

She lowered her gaze and slowly moved one leg backward, bending her knee.

She made a gesture of respect, but did not kneel completely. Her bent knee did not touch the ground. "Mu Qingge pays respects to the Huan Yue God Emperor."

The Huan Yue God Emperor’s lips curled slightly into a faint smile, and his lazy gaze landed on her leg that was somewhat kneeling. "Are you deceiving me, the Emperor?"

"I dare not," Mu Qingge replied composedly.

"Then why don’t you kneel?" the Huan Yue God Emperor’s voice was filled with amusement, making it difficult to discern whether he was angry or even upset.

Mu Qingge lowered her eyes and responded, "I once swore that I would only kneel to my parents, grandparents, teacher, and those I respect."

"Oh?" The Huan Yue God Emperor’s smile grew larger as he asked, "So, I—the Emperor—am not on that list."

Mu Qingge replied, "The Divine Emperor is a saint, detached from worldly concerns, able to grasp the laws of heaven and earth, so why be bound by worldly etiquette?"

"What if I demand you to kneel?" asked the Huan Yue God Emperor.

Mu Qingge raised her eyes, her clear gaze undeterred by fear. Facing the Huan Yue God Emperor, she slowly shook her head, expressing her decision.

This was not her trying to be mysterious, nor was it a calculated move. Her legs were her backbone. In both past and present lives, her spine had never bent!

Though she needed to rely on the Huan Yue Domain now, it did not mean she would kneel and submit.

"Such stubbornness," the Huan Yue God Emperor suddenly remarked.

Suddenly, he reached out, and the Palace Bell tied around Mu Qingge’s waist immediately detached and flew toward the Huan Yue God Emperor.

Mu Qingge was startled, reached out to grab it back, but was pushed back by a force.

In an instant, the Palace Bell was already in the Huan Yue God Emperor’s hand.

"Is this little trinket worth wearing?" the Huan Yue God Emperor asked, seemingly amused.

Mu Qingge’s heart sank; she was unsure of the Huan Yue God Emperor’s intentions, whether he had seen through something. "It’s a gift from a dear friend, I dare not lose it, nor dare toss it aside."

A streak of golden light flashed by. Mu Qingge raised her hand and caught the Palace Bell thrown back by the Huan Yue God Emperor.

The Huan Yue God Emperor supported his head with his hand, lazily looked at Mu Qingge, and said, "Little one, listen. I don’t care if you’re related to this Mu or that Mu, nor what your purpose is. As long as you don’t betray me or the Huan Yue Domain, you are a disciple of Huan Yue Domain. From now on, you are the third Young Master of Huan Yue, one of the top ten disciples in my court."

Mu Qingge’s eyes widened in disbelief; could it really be this easy to pass?

She looked at the Huan Yue God Emperor, furrowing her brow. This person was the second person she couldn’t see through. The first was Si Mo, who no longer required her mental effort. But the one before her...

"Stand down. Once Qian Shui moves out of the Young Palace, you should move in. For cultivation matters, if there’s anything you don’t understand and no one in the domain can resolve it, and if I’m in a good mood, you may come to me." The Huan Yue God Emperor said, waving his hand, and Mu Qingge was whisked out of the Divine Emperor Palace.

When she regained her balance, she found herself back in front of her original cave.

She left the Divine Emperor Palace, and then the Huan Yue God Emperor spoke, "Are you satisfied now?"

The hall was empty; who was he talking to?

The sound of footsteps echoed as the elderly man who guided Mu Qingge’s cultivation in the small cottage on the mountain peak walked in leisurely, unconcerned.

"We had nothing to do with that chaos years ago. Now, whether related or not, it’s good to foster a kind fate," the elderly man smiled at the Divine Emperor.

"Is that so?" The Huan Yue God Emperor murmured, narrowing his phoenix eyes.

The elderly man sighed, "It’s been years, we’ve all been seeking that final step, yet no one has reached it. Perhaps, this child is our hope."

"Hope? Can this mystique truly be seen in him accomplishing that step?" The eyes of the Huan Yue God Emperor narrowed even further.

The elderly man flicked his sleeve, "Let’s wait and see, there’s no harm anyhow."

"The Mu Clan of old was reputed to be the most likely to reach that step. Yet, they were ultimately wiped out. You call him hope?" The Huan Yue God Emperor calmly shook his head.

The elderly man argued, "It’s precisely because the Mu Clan of the past is gone, now there’s only this hope left for us. As long as we can verify the existence of that step, we have hope. Otherwise, when the time comes, none of us can escape."

...

"Boss!" Tong Teng was startled to see Mu Qingge standing outside the cave and hurried to ask, "Boss, weren’t you meeting with the God Emperor? How come you’re here?"

"I’m back," Mu Qingge replied indifferently.

"Back? So soon!" Tong Teng scratched his head and eagerly asked, "Boss, tell me, what does the God Emperor look like? Is he tall and mighty, like a deity?"

Mu Qingge glanced at him, "Two eyes and a mouth, just like you and me." With that, she turned and walked back into her cave.

Tong Teng knew she needed rest after the battle, so he did not disturb her further.

Back in the cave, Mu Qingge closed her eyes and used her mind to communicate with the High Priest. Here, she dared not enter the space easily, for fear of being noticed.

’High Priest, I have reached the Spirit Cave Realm. When should I plant the Slave Mark? Also, who are the enemies of Mu Clan?’ Mu Qingge called out.

After a short while, the voice of the High Priest appeared in her mind, ’Congratulations Young Master! To have reached the Spirit Cave Realm in just two and a half years is truly extraordinary. No hurry for the Slave Mark; once Young Master reaches a few more levels, the Slave Mark will be more secure. As for the enemies of the Mu Clan... Young Master, you should keep your identity hidden for now, then find Mu Tianyin. Only when one of you wins and becomes the true Young Master of the Mu Clan, can I reveal everything that happened then. Please forgive me, Young Master!’

Mu Qingge slightly furrowed her brow but didn’t push. She then said, ’Fine, I won’t make it difficult for you. Let me ask you one question: did the Huan Yue God Emperor of Huan Yue Domain, East Divine Land have any involvement in the Mu Clan matters back then?’

’No. Back then, among the Four Divine Domains of the East Divine Land, only the God Emperor of Zhuoyu Domain was involved. However, the God Emperor of Zhuoyu Domain was eventually killed by the Mu Ancestor as revenge,’ the High Priest said.

Mu Qingge replied, ’Alright, understood. In that case, you can just cultivate peacefully in the space. If anything comes up, I’ll get in touch with you.’

’Young Master, alone outside, be careful,’ the High Priest reminded gently before retreating.

Mu Qingge closed the communication with the High Priest, and at that moment, a voice echoed across the entire Huan Yue Domain: "Huan Yue Third Young Master Mu Qingge, move into the Young Palace tomorrow—!"

"Huan Yue Third Young Master Mu Qingge, move into the Young Palace tomorrow—!"