When Cang Yue heard these stories in her mind, she was so shocked. Shocked beyond recovery. She never knew that this palace was to be involved in a calamity. She didn"t believe it at first but why wouldn"t her junior lied about something like this.Then, what are we going to do?
"Nothing" Yun Che replied her flatly in her mind.
"Nothing?" Cang Yue was confused. Calamity was about to befall them and all he said was "nothing"? She taught they had some plans to counter it.
"I mean you are going to do nothing. But it is a different story when it comes to us. If we succeed, we"ll be targeted by the seven great powers of New Moon City including the Wu Clan as well. By tonight, we will no longer disciples of the New Moon Profound Palace." Yun Che said again.
"Then, it means….."
"We"ll leave the palace and travel to our next destination. However, we still owe you the promise of becoming your champions right?" Yun Che replied while smiling.
"...." Cang Yue was speechless. For the past three weeks, she had the most fun moments in her life. She learned to make friends as well as having someone to adore. If they leave, she"ll be alone once more with no real friends. They"re the only ones who see her as herself. No status, value and strength involve just to become her friend. She will no longer able to see Yun Che. Thinking about them makes her chest hurts more than the current situation.
All of a sudden she felt something holding her hand. When she looked at it, she saw Yun Che"s hand was holding her trembling hand.
"I know it"s too sudden. It"s the only way to keep you and Yuanba safe. If it weren"t for you and Yuanba, we wouldn"t care less what happened to this palace. Looks like we need to say our goodbyes earlier than expected." Yun Che"s voice echoes in her mind. She clutched Yun Che"s hand not wanting to let it go. She didn"t want them to go but she was powerless to stop them. This palace survival is now in their hands.
"Junior brother Yun….I.." Her words were cut off by the announcer announcing the arrival of the great sects to the main palace.
"Shh, they finally arrived. Looks like the plan is about to begin." Yun Che whispered softly while eyeing on the guest arriving on the main seating area.
At this time, the lead actor of the event, the newly appointed Palace Chief of New Moon Profound Palace, Qin Wuyou, had finally arrived. Qin held an expression of a gentle and unfl.u.s.tered calm, and a deep wisdom could be seen in his clear eyes. He emanated an extraordinary aura. Despite all that, his mind keeps replaying Yun Che"s words this afternoon. If he was right, then all of this powers hold the desire to end his life. But the show must go on.
Qin Wuyou had already arrived in New Moon Profound Palace a month ago, and today was merely the official day of the newly-appointed banquet. In this short month, he had already bowled over each elder and disciple, and received their deepest respects. After taking the Palace Chief"s seat, all the representatives of the large sects followed at his heels, as if they had planned it beforehand.
"Irony, this palace is doomed once I"ve ascended to this rank. To think that traitor Wu Nie planned this before." His eyes hold absolute calmness but he was eyeing elder Wu Nie all the time. This particular elder had doomed the palace.
One by one, the seven great powers introduce themselves to Qin Wuyou. He just accept all of them whole heartedly despite the desire to expose them to the world was raging in his heart. However, Yun Che instruct him not to do anything comprimising them. All he can do now just suck it up.
In the real story, most of the seven powers came with their own sect leader and some of them are too arrogant to come. But this time, all of the powers came with their own sect leader. Yun Che was right. They wanted front row seats on whats about to happen. This palace doomed to perish so they didn"t mind showing themselves for one last time.
At this point, all the guests who were invited had already arrived. Xiao Sect"s Branch Sect and Burning Heaven Clan"s Outer Sect were naturally seated near the top. They were followed by the other five major sects, and was once again followed by New Moon City"s Governor Murong Hang"s seat. However, he was not even a little bit dissatisfied about the arrangement. The Murong family may stir up any amount of trouble they wanted in New Moon City, but that was only in the face of the little common sects. Even if he was New Moon City"s governor, in the presence of these seven major sects, he had to obediently tuck his tail between his legs and did not dare to even slightly offend them.
As for those medium-sized clans who were invited, they even more so, trembled in fear and trepidation. Very rarely did they see a gathering of the seven major sects, let alone dare to offend any one of them.
Qing Wuyou was one of the leaders of New Moon Profound Palace, so at his appointment banquet, each of the major sect"s leaders ought to have appeared in person to show the appropriate amount of respect. All of the seven major sects present, Iron Spear Clan, Seven Deadly Sword Pavilion, Stormy Profound Palace"s, Profound Heart Sect, Cloudy Sun Sect, and finally Burning Heaven Clan"s with Xiao Sect Sect Masters had all personally arrived.
Yun Che just smiled evilly to see all heads of the snakes are gathered here. He particularly hated the Xiao Clan the most. Because of his grandfather, he couldn"t end them back at Floating Cloud City but in this city. It"s a different story. He didn"t have to come to them to destroy them. They just delivered themselves here.
All the guests had finally arrived, and it was time for the banquet to begin. Qin Wuyou returned to his seat, held a cup of wine in his hands. Just like the main story, he gave his speech for the rest of the audience to see. Despite the anger, he still kept a calm face.
The disciples of the seven powers aimed the elites of the New Moon Profound Palace with full intent. They have indeed selected their opponents. The elites of the palace each bore a heavy expression. These disciples, they aren"t ordinary disciples. Just for today, the seven powers brought all their elites to face the New Moon Profound Palace.
"Then, this sect leader wishes to propose something to sect leader Qin." The sect leader of the Xiao clan suddenly rose,
"Please do tell." Qin Wuyou just allow him to speak.
"This sect leader wishes to change the way the banquet is conducted. You know try a different set of rules this time." The sect leader of Xiao Clan Branch said smugly.
"We support the sect leader Xiao"s proposal. It"ll be boring to see the same thing all over and over again." The Burning Heaven Branch sect leader actually being sarcastic. He was hinting about the loss the previous palace master had to face. All ten matches lose. Their dignity went down with them. Palace master Qin was solemn. He was. .h.i.t where it hurts.
"Then this time, we propose the fight between True Profound Realm warriors. Recently my son broken through to the first level of the True Profound Realm. This banquet was perfect for him to test his strength." He said again unveiling their true intentions.
"What a coincidence, we also brought our elites from the true profound realm as well. This is perfect for them to fight each other." As the sect leader of Profound Heart Sect said those words. All of the sect leaders support him. Qin Wuyou clutch his fist underneath his robe. He wasn"t informed on the banquet was full of True Profound Realm warrior. As if all of them planned this before. If he says "no" then he will be humiliated in front of all the people of New Moon City. The thing is, he didn"t prepare any True Profound Realm warriors. Even if he did, they couldn"t actually defeat the elites of the seven great powers. Each of the great powers brought five disciples with them as the opponents. Totaling up to thirty-five opponents the New Profound Sect has to defeat.
"Well, what is your answer Sect leader Qin? We have brought True Profound Realm warriors with us. You must have prepared yours as well right. Or Sect master Qin didn"t prepare anything at all." Qin Wuyou had his head down. There"s nothing he could do. It"s true he didn"t prepare anyone. He was being humiliated by the Xiao Sect leader. He was right. None of them had any good intention to begin with.
Yun Che was smiling like a chasiere cat. The moment was perfect. He sent a message into Retsu"s mind."Retsu, show time."
Qin Wuyou was about to say something but…..
"Actually he did." a voice suddenly sounded from the audience.
All of the sect leaders and the audience suddenly turned their head towards the source of the voice. The source was none other than…
"Yun Che, what are you doing?!?" Cang Yue suddenly shouted beside him. She didn"t realize she actually called him by his name for the first time instead of honorifics.
"Don"t worry, girl. I got this." He rea.s.sured her before looking at the arrogant sect leaders once more.
"You, a junior dare to be brazen. Who do think you are?" All the sect masters as well as their disciples shot a gaze of disdain towards them but the New Moon Profound Palace disciples was confused none the less. They forget about the stunt he causes three weeks ago. Most of the rumors they heard was exaggerated and they didn"t believe at it. The ones who saw them in the arena personally had a big smile painted on their faces. If the one fighting were Yun Che and Retsu. Then, they still can regain their honor.
Qin Wuyou looked and saw Yun Che and Retsu were standing on the New Moon Profound Palace disciples sitting area. He suddenly regained his smile. He forgets that Yun Che and Retsu were different from his elites. He even surpa.s.ses them in a large way. He kept his calm and said….
"Oh, sect masters. It"s true, I did prepare my elites. I didn"t have too much time to prepare and only a few were the only ones available. Please forgive this Qin"s mistake." Qin Wuyou said as if he had regained his lost face just now. Deep in his heart, he wishes for Yun Che to kick their a.s.ses open once the banquet begins.
"Then, can sect master Qin introduce your elites to us?" Xiao Sect master was speechless. He didn"t expect Qin Wuyou had his own elites. He was hoping ti humiliate Qin Wuyou in a legal way if he doesn"t have any elites.
"Oh, the one who talk just now. That is Yun Che and the female beside him is Retsu." As sson as Qin Wuyou said those words. All eyes are pointed towards them in an instant. Like always, they became the center of attention once more. Some of the people wondered why they didn"t wear the palace"s robes but using weird clothes instead.
"But, not to ridicule your palace master Qin, aren"t they just Peak Nascent Profound Realm? Are you underestimating us?" All of the sect masters and audience nodded in agreement. They just proposed elites of the True Profound Realm but they are only peak Nascent warriors. This is because Yun Che and Retsu were still under the effect of the system"s fake shroud from before.
"Like I said, they"re the ones I managed to prepare. Unless sect masters unable to send their warriors fighting against mine." Qin Wuyou said as if he was mocking them.
"Hmph, then we have no problem if palace master Qin wishes to send them. Then, we supposed we can begin the banquet right now." Xiao Sect replied him. He could feel the hostility in Qin Wiyou"s voice but choose to ignore it. Since this is his last night, let him be brazen as his wish.
"Not yet, Sect masters. If you can change the rules, then I can also change it." Qin Wuoyu said earning a glance from all the sect masters. They have to agree to it. They are the ones who propose the change just now and they have complied to it.
"Then, what is your change, palace master Qin?" The sect master of the Burning Heaven clan asked him. All of the sect masters were speechless. This junior made a voice and Qin Wuyou who was speechless just now regain his confidence.
"Let see, this Qin wishes to change how the disciples will fight with one another. Oh…this Qin knows…" Qin Wuyou started to remember his conversation with Yun Che. He actually proposes….
"Let"s have a tag team battle royale." Palace Master Qin said with confidence.
"...." Everyone in the main palace was speechless. This term was from Yun Che and it isn"t common in this world. When palace master Qin proposed it, everyone was trying to figure out what is he trying to say.
"Palace master Qin, care to elaborate?" This is the first time they heard such name being used. Why did they never heard of this term before.
"Oh yes, this Qin just learn this term recently and I forget to tell you the meaning. Please forgive me." Qin Wuyou said to the audience. But, Yun Che noticed that he said it as if the audience and the sect masters are all bunches of idiots. Right now, only Retsu and Yun Che able to grasp the meaning properly.
"It"s like this, all seven sects including the New Moon Profound Palace will station their elites in the eight corners of the arena. Each team will send one representative into the arena to fight with one another. The one who loses the ability to fight can ask their team members to fight in their stead. Last team standing wins."
"Oh, it"s like that. Then are you sure you want to send those two in there? We don"t want to become bullies because of your elites are lack in cultivation and number." The Xiao Sect master mocked him once more. All the sect masters nods in agreement with him.
"Oh, don"t worry. They"ll manage. If they lose, this Qin knows they did their best." Qin Wuyou said with a big smile but inside he was smiling evilly. He couldn"t wait to watch the bullied became the bully.
"Then, you can"t blame us if anything happens on the arena."
"I can say the same to you too, Sect masters. This Qin forgives and forgets. I hope the sect masters the same as well."
"Oh, don"t worry. Anything happens, We won"t interfere. We swear in the name of the heavens" The Xiao Sect publicly swears. There"s no way for them to lose the matches to these juniors.
"Then, all sects please prepare your respective corners." Qin Wuyou announced to the rest of the elites.
"Hmph, about time. Let"s go Retsu. Show time." Yun Che and Retsu was about to jumped but all of a sudden they felt their hands were being hold back by Cang Yue.
"Yun Che, Retsu. Please be careful." Cang Yue looked at them with pleading eyes. If they go now, they will never return to her side once more. All she could do now is wish them luck.
"We will." Both of them replied before flashed step into the arena shocking the audience and the sect masters.
"These two, are not simple." The sect masters think. That speed, its impossible even in the True Profound Realm. If they managed to get this far it means they are not simple peak Nascent cultivators.
"Contestants, the battle will commence shortly. Please prepare yourselves."
"Retsu, why don"t you take off that veil. Show these a.s.shats here my beautiful fiancée. Besides, a veil really get in the way once you"re fighting right?"
Retsu made a small giggle while blushing. Her beauty isn"t something to be proud of but if it"s for her young master. Then….
Retsu taking off her veil unleashing her beauty to the world. All of the audience, disciples, sect masters even Yuanba was shocked and speechless to the core. This is the first time they actually see a woman so beautiful it made them all speechless. Her beauty was indescribable. It made all the men lose focus and the women was filled with jealousy. Cang Yue was the only one not surprised because the already had her share from before. After countless of times hanging out with Little Fairy and Retsu, she felt quite inferior compared to them but regain her confidence once they treated as a friend. Murong Ye who was with his father was shocked. This beauty, she"s even more beautiful than Lan Xuorue. Now, he regretted offending her instead of getting to know her.
Yuanba never thought the fiancée of his brother in law was really this beautiful. Looks like that veil really does hide her true beauty from the world. Even the sect masters weren"t spare from her charms. Those old men felt their l.u.s.t was suddenly triggered when they see her as if this is their first time seeing a woman. They have seen countless beauties but never expected a beauty even better than fairies appeared in this place.
Yun Che was smiling. This is only the first act. Now...
"Retsu, it"s been a while since we unleashed our true forms. Let show this city our version of "everlasting impression"."
"Hai, young master."
All of sudden their clothes started to change slowly as if flames were dissolving them earning the audience attention once more. This also earn the attention of Qin Quyou and Cang Yue. This two really knows how create and stir up trouble for themselves. This time only Yuanba was not surprised because he had seen this one before.
When the process was complete, Retsu emerged wearing a black shihakushou with an obi tying on her waist. Her braided waist length black hair was flowing slowly to the ground as she stood there. She was also wearing an eleventh division Haori gain from Yun Che when he entered Earth Profound Realm. When she wore it, Yun Che can see the first haori she wore in her previous life. Last time, she was the captain of the Eleventh Division before she became the captain of the fourth division. That time, the eleventh division was the peak of her strength.
She was also hanging her Zanpakuto in nodachi mode on her right shoulder. Coupling with her beauty, her looks really was indescribable to the audience.
As for Yun Che, he didn"t wear any haori but was wearing his standard Shinigami uniform. The only difference is the red strap on his torso just like Kurosaki Ichigo"s shihakushou. He didn"t want to wear a haori because he preferred a default Shinigami uniform instead of captain cla.s.s uniform. This time he didn"t carry Zangetsu but using a different Zanpakuto this time. For too long he has set Zangetsu as default and it"s about time he had a change for once. He didn"t unleashed it but keep in it in a sealed form looked like a standard katana.
The audience was speechless once they witness their outfit. These outfit are considered nonexistent and totally different from what they are wearing. The sect masters were speechless once they saw the ability of these two. They couldn"t find any information about these two as if they appeared out of nowhere.
"Who are these two, palace master Qin.?" The Xiao Sect master asked him earning a glance from every sect master in the seating area.
"These two just entered a month ago. They are the disciples of New Moon Profound Palace." His answer was vague but it was not enough to satisfy the curiosity of the sect masters. Some of the sect masters made a mental note to recruit these two later on.
Yun Che and Retsu looked at the elites who were gaping at them intently. Yun Che raised his fist and punch it to his palm with a grin on his face.
"Well…Well…Well…. Shall we begin?"