Paragon Of Sin

Chapter 287 - 284: G.S.T, Pride

Due to Hong Ru, Xiao Bing, Huangfu Jinwei, and Long Chenʼs status and potential within the sect, numerous individuals within the Myriad Monarch Sect were watching them. This included both above the platform that encapsulated Junia and the Myriad Monarch Planetʼs factions, forces, and experts. They were invested within them, interested in how well they would do or if theyʼd survive, but they didnʼt expect this outcome.

Huangfu Jinwei had hunted Long Chen for several hours after gaining control of three Silver Starred Shadow Moon Wolves. Then, Long Chen had inadvertently met Hong Ru and Xiao Bing. They thought this would be the end of it. After all, there was no way these two whoʼve protected Long Chen numerous times before would allow this hunt to continue.

Furthermore, everyone knew Huangfu Jinwei had a massive interest in these two talented beauties, so he should exercise some restraint until a better opportunity displayed itself. But alas, that didnʼt happen.

Huangfu Jinwei went mad. He ordered his Shadow Moon Wolves to kill, taking down an unintentional causality first before maiming Xiao Bing and forcing her to exit the trial prematurely. This shocked them, but the next event caused jaws to drop, hearts to sink, tears to flow in some, and rage to build in others.

Hong Ru was killed.

”How DARE he?! Ruʼer!!” A red-headed middle-aged man with an aura of fierce flames exclaimed with heartfelt pain. A woman beside him cried loudly, her eyes red like a sea of blood. She fainted almost immediately after shouting at the top of her lungs. This happened on the Myriad Monarch Planet.

While in the Myriad Monarch Sectʼs abode above Junia, Huangfu Wenghuʼs expression was indifferent throughout. Even after the gazes of others turned his way, he hadnʼt revealed an ounce of emotion. Haungfu Wenghu was a young-looking man with a luxurious robe and a lofty light within his eyes. As a Prime Imperial Sage and an Alchemic King, he cared little about these events. In fact, it was their own fault for getting in Huangfu Jinweiʼs way of killing Long Chen; they courted death.

Yao Zhenʼs expression was conflicted. His son had a slight conflict with Long Chen due to Long Tingyu, but Long Chen was the fated successor of the Grand Monarch Lineage. While they wouldnʼt directly interfere in his development, they couldnʼt just watch him die. If it came to it, he knew Qin Rui would take action. Likely forcefully activating Long Chenʼs jade tablet remotely.

It was only the conflict with his son that had him conflicted. Furthermore, he didnʼt really like Long Chen as a person. And if he did ascend onto the throne of Grand Monarch, it was likely theyʼd have to choose between Wei Wuyin or Long Chen in the near future. After all, how could they not know about Long Chenʼs grudge with Wei Wuyin?

Back in the Myriad Yore Continent, Xiang Ling had to interfere to prevent Long Chenʼs death. He could only ruefully sigh. If Wei Wuyin left the sect, their chances of reaching higher phases or nurturing their descendants would vanish. There was no way Wei Wuyin would support potential enemies. Who would?

This was one of the major reasons why they kept Long Chenʼs identity a secret. One could see how Tuo Bihan had immediately suggested that Wei Wuyin immediately leave the sect once he found out he knew about Long Chen and that Wu Yu was with him.

But if Long Chen died here, wouldnʼt all these problems vanish? In the future, Wei Wuyin would reach untold heights with his foundation and talent that defied logic and could bring them with him. He didnʼt mind being a subordinate to a Grand Monarch, so why would he care if Wei Wuyin was declared the new Grand Monarch even against tradition?

These thoughts werenʼt just limited to Yao Zhen.

While these thoughts and reactions unfolded, the scene had changed.

A wave of exclamations and unexpected gasps resounded as the Titanic Mudworm Snake had appeared!

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”What?!” Long Chen was stunned. Was that Wei Wuyinʼs voice?! The appearance of the Titanic Mudworm Snake had sent him into shock, but then the voice that emanated from it had caused his heart to race. Why would Wei Wuyin be here?!

Furthermore! His eyes saw the Gold Star on the serpentʼs forehead. When he did, he spread out his spiritual sense in an attempt to find Wei Wuyinʼs figure, but he couldnʼt locate him.

Wu Yu calmly gazed at the Titanic Mudworm Snake that towered it by several times. Its scaled body was imposing and emanated a unique seismic force that disturbed the ambient mana. He wasnʼt surprised by the Titanic Mudworm Snakeʼs appearance. But he was shocked by its eyes that revealed a silver gleam and spiritual light.

He believed the Titanic Mudworm Snake was a restricted creature that would only act when provoked. It had followed them idly, observing out of interest. After all, it had been following them for several hours without taking action. He believed it was a non-threat. Only now did he realize his mistake.

Long Chen couldnʼt find Wei Wuyin. He turned his eyes to the snake and shouted, ”Are you going to hide?!” He didnʼt know why he shouted antagonistically, but the bright thought of Wu Yu taking action and eliminating Wei Wuyin once and for all had lit within his mind. Given Wu Yuʼs personality, when he took action, he would never allow his plans or desires to be prevented. This was the way of the Grand Monarch.

It was the mantra that Wu Yu taught him endlessly: Follow through every action thoroughly; never relent to any obstacle. He had an innate pride and majesty that could not be insulted. Interfering with his plans was an affront to a monarch, and only death was left.

While he hadnʼt adopted this mantra entirely, retaining his original heart, he had learned greatly about eliminating enemies thoroughly and following through with your object against all odds, even in the face of death. While it was obstinate, it was the true bearing of a Grand Monarch.

Wu Yu transmitted a message to Long Chen: ”Heʼs not here. The snake is being remotely controlled by him.” With his senses, he could trace the spiritual link between Wei Wuyin and the snake, realizing he was an incredible distance away. But it still shocked him. This distance was massive, and to do that required an incredible amount of spiritual strength and reserves of spiritual energies.

Even a Soul Idol expert with nine-rings would find this feat incredibly difficult to near-impossible. Yet…

Long Chen quickly realized the situation. He turned his gaze to the snake. Did he subdue a Gold Star beast? ʼHe had to have used methods beyond his means, just like Huangfu Jinwei! Thereʼs no way either of them could control beasts of this level so perfectly. This mightʼve even been prepared for him. I heard he likes bribing others...who knows who he bribed for this snake.ʼ

He coldly snorted. ”Your Extreme Creation Mountain?! He killed members of the Extreme Origin Mountain! Who gave him permission!? As for you? Wei Wuyin! Donʼt think just because you have a Gold Star Beast you can act however you wish!” With Wu Yu behind him, he lacked fear. With a confrontational tone, he immediately questioned Wei Wuyin with open contempt.

In some cases, his fearlessness would be praised. But those watching knew of Wei Wuyinʼs horrific strength. They felt he was incredibly idiotic. Even if Wei Wuyin didnʼt have his strength, he was a potential Alchemic Emperor and a Heavenly King with the favor of the Grand Imperial Sages. This was plain reckless.

Wu Yu kept quiet. He was observing the Titanic Mudworm Snake. It used its tail to wrap Huangfu Jinweiʼs body protectively. It seemed it was ready to retreat.

Long Chen saw this and shouted fiercely, ”He KILLED Hong Ru!! You want to protect that scum?! I knew you were trash! Well, I wonʼt allow it.” His heart was burning with rage. Well, he couldnʼt be blamed after witnessing his potential lover being killed in front of him and Wei Wuyin protecting him openly.

The Titanic Mudworm Snake didnʼt even glance Long Chenʼs way, its eyes that radiated a silver radiance was fixated on the Shadow Moon Wolf that Wu Yu inhabited. Wu Yu was staring at Wei Wuyin too, but the loftiness and imposing demeanor of his will was fully revealed. His will could be seen in his eyes: Today, Huangfu Jinwei must die.

Wei Wuyin didnʼt need to exchange words to see that.

Wu Yu was calmer than Long Chen, as he directly transmitted to Wei Wuyin: ”Your actions today are pointless. Leave him and go.” His words werenʼt laced with a question but a seemingly factual statement and a full-blown order. Even if Wei Wuyin was already at the King of Everlore level, he couldnʼt allow Huangfu Jinwei to leave today. This was a matter of pride and face.

Even if he had to burn all the bridges. Since he decided to take action, he would never leave loose-ends. It wasnʼt his manner of doing things. If Wei Wuyin interfered, he would take action against him too. It wasnʼt as if they needed Wei Wuyin to cultivate. The Princess of Everlore existed, and the Alchemist Association was neutral. There would be other means to support Long Chenʼs cultivation.

In the Sky Palace far away, Wei Wuyinʼs brows were slightly furrowed in contemplation. He calculated some matters, weighing the importance versus the potential consequences, and made a decision in his heart.

He replied to Wu Yu, his spiritual force was open and could be heard and interpreted by all: ”Letʼs see.”

A challenge!

To those who were observing, these words were a direct reply to Long Chen, but to Wu Yu, he knew the true meaning was directed towards him: ”Letʼs see if you can stop me! Letʼs see if my actions are actually pointless! Come. At. Me. Grand Monarch Wu Yu!”