Chapter 688 - 695: They’re All Dead

It didn’t matter if others knew; after all, it was a tacitly accepted situation.

But Song Wanning had repeatedly rejected the apprenticeship offers from several major figures, which made her seem rather eccentric.

As a result, many people thought she was a fool.

Without a master’s lineage, it was no easy feat to get by in the Immortal Realm!

Even a genius needed to be bolstered by countless resources.

But the gossip of those people didn’t affect Song Wanning’s decision in the slightest.

She looked at Luo Xingyao and Lan Yue’s silent gazes, her smile unwavering.

"Thank you both for speaking up for me today."

Song Wanning thanked them sincerely.

Lan Yue and Luo Xingyao exchanged a glance. They had intended to vie for her, but they didn’t expect Song Wanning to give them no opening at all.

But giving up wasn’t their style.

"Junior Sister, don’t be so final just yet. Let’s wait for Master to return before we discuss it further!"

"Exactly! We’ll talk about it later!"

The two of them laughed and brushed the matter aside for the time being.

Song Wanning felt rather helpless but followed the two of them down from the battle stage.

They stood on her left and right like protectors, leaving with her.

Situ Yue and several senior brothers also hurried after them.

They quickly caught up to Lan Yue and, from the other side of him, took the initiative to greet Song Wanning.

They praised her prowess, their eyes sparkling.

Song Wanning was exceptionally beautiful and had outstanding aptitude; she seemed to have no flaws.

’It wouldn’t be so bad if she became our junior sister.’

So, the few of them tried to curry favor, hoping Song Wanning would feel their enthusiasm.

For once, Lan Yue didn’t expose them and just listened quietly from the side.

As for Situ Yue, she was digging her nails into her palms so hard she nearly broke the skin.

Watching the senior brothers swarm around Song Wanning with such enthusiasm, she felt absolutely miserable inside.

’All this attention should be mine! What right does Song Wanning have to steal it away?’

Her resentment was so intense that even Song Wanning and Luo Xingyao noticed it.

Song Wanning finally looked directly at Situ Yue.

’This person has been hostile toward me since the moment we met. How strange.’

’I don’t think I’ve offended her, have I?’

When the senior brothers noticed her gaze, they quickly made an introduction. "This is Junior Sister Situ Yue. She’s charming and sweet. You’ll definitely like her, Junior Sister!"

It was as if everyone had subconsciously accepted Song Wanning as their new junior sister.

Even their way of addressing her had changed.

Situ Yue’s expression instantly stiffened. Suppressing the rage in her heart, she forced a smile at Song Wanning.

"Junior Sister, to have earned Master’s favor like this, your talent in the Alchemy Skill must far surpass us senior brothers and sisters."

"With you joining us, our lineage will surely be able to bring the Alchemy Dao to new heights!"

"After all, our talents are just average. We haven’t inherited much of Master’s true teachings."

The moment she said this, the smiles on everyone’s faces vanished.

This wasn’t praising Song Wanning at all; it was clearly meant to stir up resentment against her!

After all, who would want to hear that they were inferior to someone else?

The enthusiasm on the senior brothers’ faces also faded somewhat.

Lan Yue frowned. "Situ Yue, what nonsense are you spouting?"

’This Situ Yue is just a troublemaker who loves to sow discord.’

’Before, it was me. Now, it’s Song Wanning. It’s like she can’t stand anyone!’

But Situ Yue just widened her innocent eyes and said with a look of utter confusion, "Did I say something wrong?"

"Master values her so highly, it must be because she’s more outstanding than all of us!"

She put on a naive act, as if every word came straight from the heart.

Luo Xingyao narrowed his eyes, giving Situ Yue a long, meaningful look.

’I’d long heard that the relationships between the disciples of the Daoqing Lineage were terrible. Now I see why.’

’She’s a real shit-stirrer.’

Song Wanning also saw through Situ Yue’s ploy.

The corner of her mouth lifted in a sneer as she said bluntly, "Senior Sister, I haven’t offended you, have I?"

"Why are you in such a hurry to make enemies for me?"

Her eyes locked onto Situ Yue’s, carrying a heavy sense of pressure.

"Others might fall for your act, but I’m not that stupid!"

This sentence was also a jab at the senior brothers.

’If they can’t even see through this woman’s simple tricks, they’ll just end up as pawns for others to use and discard.’

Hearing this, the senior brothers’ expressions became unnatural for a moment.

Because next to Song Wanning, Situ Yue’s halo had already lost its effect.

A trace of doubt flickered in their eyes, and their gazes toward Situ Yue grew suspicious.

’Could Junior Sister really be doing this on purpose?’

Being stared at like this by several people, Situ Yue was startled.

Her eyes immediately turned red, and tears welled up.

"I didn’t... I really didn’t..."

She shook her head helplessly. "I’m sorry, I really didn’t mean it like that..."

Her pitiful appearance quickly aroused the sympathy of the senior brothers.

After all, this was the junior sister they had doted on for so many years; they couldn’t bear to see her cry.

But Song Wanning just let out a scoff and looked Situ Yue up and down.

That gaze made Situ Yue’s entire body tense up.

She couldn’t even put her heart into crying anymore.

"I sense a familiar aura from you."

Song Wanning leaned in closer, staring intently into Situ Yue’s eyes.

"I’m very curious, when did you arrive?"

This out-of-the-blue sentence left everyone around them completely bewildered.

But Situ Yue understood.

The hair on her arms stood on end in an instant, and all traces of tears vanished from her face.

’What does Song Wanning know?’

’How could an Ascender possibly know?’

’Could it be that she transmigrated too?’

Situ Yue’s voice trembled slightly. "You’re also..."

she asked tentatively, her hands hanging at her sides trembling slightly.

But Song Wanning lazily pulled back, a smile playing on her lips.

"Of course I’m not."

She gave Situ Yue a meaningful glance. She had only casually bluffed, and Situ Yue had already exposed herself. ’It seems she’s not very smart.’

’What surprises me is that there are intruders in the Immortal Realm as well...’

’I thought it was all over.’

"But I’ve met many people like you."

"What?"

Only then did Situ Yue react. ’Could it be that Song Wanning has actually met other transmigrators?’

"Where are they?"

’Are they in the Immortal Realm too?’

In that instant, Situ Yue felt a mix of excitement and anxiety.

She was happy at the thought of having fellow countrymen, feeling less alone in this world.

But she was worried that if there were other transmigrators, would she still be the favored child of the Heavenly Dao?

’Am I the protagonist?’

’Or a supporting character?’

Just as Situ Yue was letting her imagination run wild, Song Wanning gave a cruel smile.

"They’re all dead."

Those three words made Situ Yue freeze completely.

A chill ran through her entire body, and she felt as if she were being stared down by some kind of monster.

Her intuition told her that Song Wanning wasn’t joking.

’Those transmigrators are all dead?’

’Then what about me?’

Situ Yue’s entire understanding of the world collapsed.

She had always believed that transmigrators were the chosen ones, the children of fate!

Everything was supposed to revolve around them, and these despicable native Cultivators were all just supporting characters, mere sacrifices!