Re: Lightning Beast

On the next day, Blue Wind Ranking Tournament is formally held. All of the contestants need to pass Profound Assesment first to determine their cultivation level first. After that, the first phase and second phase of the tournament will begin. Each phase will be held for three days.

The first phase would begin with all contestants divided between thirty groups, with fifty contestants in each group. The top ten contestants from each group can join the second phase. After that, the top thirty-two participate in an elimination tournament in the final, which usually called the 'Four Major Sect's Showdown Battle'.

When Ren comes to see the Profound Assesment with Chu Yuechan, they steal away the people's attention. They are walking unbothered in the midst of many shocked and dumbfounded faces directed toward them. All people even doubting their eyes and questioning their sanity when seeing that fairy from Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace preparing a snack for that mysterious man. The audience directly descends into an uproar.

"Heavens, are my eyes really blind?"

"Who is that audacious brat!?"

"Is this my demon heart? Yeah, that's it. It must be an illusion born from my obsession."

"This is a joke right!? No, no, no, I refuse to accept it!!"

No matter whom, all of the audience even the contestant itself are shocked in disbelief. Especially so for old fogies who know about Chu Yuechan and pursued her relentlessly in the past. Rage, despair, and unwillingness can be seen from their eyes. Even Ling Yuefeng included. He was even coughing blood directly, making his face really pale.

"You're becoming worse. What pointless act you made." Chu Yuechan said calmly to Ren.

"It's true. But I don't care, showing off once for a while isn't bad at all. Rather it's the more efficient way to tell all of them about me joining our sect. The news already spread, it's only a matter of time for them to accept it either willing or not." Yesterday since he appeared together with Frozen Cloud's fairies, the news of him joining them already spread wildly. His act today only confirming their doubt.

"Careful that all of them would hack you to death."

"No worries. They can try if they can, it will be more fun that ways."

"Just solve it already. This way you would only disturb the tournament itself."

"Sure sure. Say that to you who collaborate obediently without me asking." Ren rolled his eyes while smiling amusedly.

"..." Chu Yuechan ignored him while he finished preparing some snacks and tea for him.

Seeing agitated peoples before him, he decided to calm them before their situation escalated into chaos.

"Be quiet." His voice sounded like a mandate from Heaven.

Releasing and controlling his Conqueror's Haki slightly, making his aura which nonexistence before, surged suddenly covering all of them. Appearing as vast and as boundless as the sky itself.

The crowd who descended into an uproar before suddenly turned quiet. An invisible pressure pressed them stubbornly forcing them to obey. It was so sudden like the sky itself collapsed. The more they struggled, the heavier their suppression become. Some of them who have malicious intentions even directly fainted after coughing blood.

"Continue." Satisfied with them, Ren retracted his Haki, appearing as harmless as before. But, all peoples know that he isn't someone who can be trifled with. Even just by showing a little, his fearfulness already embedded deeply in their minds.

The audience feels like they were pardoned, taking deep breaths to calm themselves. Already received his warning, none of them dare to disturb him, not even a glance. Just like that, the Profound Assesment continued in silence.

...

"Grand Master, someone want to meet you. He says that he knows you." A beautiful girl appeared in front of Ren. She has azure green eyes with her long l.u.s.trous c.h.e.s.tnut brown hair braided neatly. A little beauty mark can be seen under her left eye, increasing her charm.

"Who is it?" Ren asked lightly. Because his power which untraceable and his deep knowledge that he showed when guiding Frozen Cloud's disciples, many people choose to call him as Grand Master to show their respect. Even he was incapable to change their stubbornness. In the end, he chooses to accept it silently.

"He said that he is your Brother-in-law." That girl answered his question respectfully.

"Ahh… it must be that little brat. Shuyin, please bring him to me."

Lin Shuyin is one of the junior disciples who he brings as a contestant along with her twin sister, Lin Ruoxi. Compared with his sister which quite and cold, Shuyin gives the impression of warm and amiable.

He regarded the two of them highly because of their potential and their enthusiasm to learn from him. They were the first who asked his pointers back then. Now not only their beauties, even their power starting to blossom brilliantly. Both of them arriving at the 10th level of Spirit Profound Realm at the age of eighteen.

After calling Qingyue, Ren can see Lin Shuyin accompanied by a man and woman.

"Brother-in-law!!" Suddenly, a massive figure crashing directly toward him.

"Hahaha… little brat. Long-time no sees." Hugging Yuanba, he can feel that this little brother of his already grown up.

"Hehehe… Brother-in-law earlier before you're really awesome! It makes me want to shout out proudly." Releasing his hug, Yuanba praised Ren in worship.

"Of course, who do you think I'm? Rather than that, I'm waiting for your performance later. Show me your all, don't hold back."

"Leave it to me! I will show that my muscle isn't for show." Yuanba begins to posing proudly. Ren feels that his body contained imposing power.

"Your body is only full of fat. What is so proud of that?" Suddenly Qingyue soft and gentle voice can be heard from behind.

"Big Sis!" Yuanba directly hugged Qingyue tearfully. It looks like he wants to crush her with his embrace.

"Silly child, how have you been?" Qingyue patting him with a face full of smile.

"Umm… I'm doing well. But, it is really lonely without you and brother-in-law."

"You're already grown up, what are you crying for."

Looking at that pair of brother and sister figure bring warm to Ren's heart. Letting them for a while, he brings his attention toward a girl who accompanied Yuanba. She is appearing a bit older than Yuanba. But her exquisite appearance really pleasing his eyes, giving him an elegant yet gentle impression.

"Blue Wind's Princess Cang Yue, greet Sage Master Ren."

"So it is Blue Moon Princess. You're just as beautiful as the rumor says." Looking at her, her appearance didn't lose to even Lin Shuyin. He can feel a gentle elder sister next door vibe from her.

"Thank you, you're overpraising me. It's my honor."

"Do you want to participate in the tournament?" He asked her curiously.

"No, I'm only accompanied Junior-Brother Yuanba as an escort."

"Hmmm… only Yuanba? Just how special he is for a princess to solely accompany him as an escort?" Grinning mischievously, he can't help to tease her.

"N-No, y-you are wrong. I-I-I've accompanied contestants from Blue Wind Profound Palace, not just for him." Fl.u.s.tered, she tried her best to explain while hiding her blushing face.

"Hahaha!! So you're my soon to be Sister-in-law. How lucky is that smelly rascal? Qingyue my wife, what do you think?" Overall he was really satisfied with her. He can only feel joy for this little brother of his.

Qingyue silently appreciating Cang Yue. Her intuitive gaze sweeps her over and over trying to look at her deeply, not saying anything at all. Ren and Qingyue know that Yuanba already has a girlfriend long ago, but this is the first time for them to meet.

While Cang Yue wants to explain but can not, she can only fidget nervously bearing it in silence. Qingyue only staring at her silently only make her more anxious. Gazing at Yuanba pleading for help, she can only see that rascal grinning satisfied.

"Good," Qingyue said while heartwarming smile blossoming on her face.

Hearing her answer, Cang Yue feeling relief washing over her body. While trying her best to appearing calm, her joyful smile can't contain her happiness. Looking at Yuanba, his smile likes telling her, 'See? It's definitely alright'.

"You cheeky brat, come with me. Hahaha… let's have a long talk." Ren directly grabbed Yuanba to accompany him. While Cang Yue also followed Qingyue.

In their conversation, Yuanba told Ren about his life in the past year. After Qingyue and Ren went to increase their cultivation, Yuanba also decided to do the same. Even though his special profound veins make his cultivation became harder, that didn't discourage him. To cope with his glaring weakness, Ren specially altered and adjusted some techniques for him. As for to awaken his hidden power, Ren let it to Yuanba's hand himself.

Using the Xia Hongyi connection, Xia Yuanba successfully enrolled at the New Moon Profound Palace. Because of his warm and amiable appearance, he quickly gained many friends and become popular.

Even though his own cultivation level isn't much, his own habit gained from Ren isn't changed at all. In the name of asking guidance, he is actively sparring with other disciples. Challenging everyone who is stronger than him. Not, discouraged even when beaten half to death. That was what makes many people love and hate him at the same time.

Because of his persistent, many people acknowledged and admired him. Making his own circle growing fiercely. When something bad happens, many people willingly covered his back and supported him. His fierce momentum was unstoppable.

Unknowingly, because of that, he beat many of Cang Yue's pursuer while gaining her attention. Her curiosity led Cang Yue to choose to bring him to the capital to join Blue Wind Profound Palace.

Unfortunately in their journey, they were attacked by hordes of flying beasts and bands of bandit afterward. Forced them to traverse Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range on foot while resuming their journey toward the capital. Facing many trials of life and death together, they were successfully won against many kinds of adversaries. Eventually made their affection toward each other grew and led them to became a couple.

After joining Blue Wind Profound Palace, Yuanba chooses to do what he usually does and cultivating more intense than before. Becoming stronger and gaining fame, he was really valued by the Vice Palace Chief himself, Qin Wushuang.

"Hahaha… well done Yuanba. Just a little while, maybe you can catch up to me." Praising him, Ren is satisfied with his achievement.

"Brother-in-law please don't tease me. Compared with you, I'm still nothing. I still need to learn many things from you." Yuanba said while smiling bitterly. Just from Ren's performance earlier suppressing crowd with one word was enough to tell his caliber. For now, it's still impossible for him.

"Don't worry, leave it to me. As the rising star from Blue Wind Profound Palace, your fame is really big. Who doesn't know about the 'Mad Sun Yuanba'?"

"Cough… embarrassing, just how can I get that title? Rather than that. Brother-in-law, tell me about yourself in the past year."

"Hahaha… Of courses. Be prepared though, it will take for a while."

"Hehe… I will accompany you till dawn." Yuanba answered enthusiastically. Fascinated with Ren's story, Yuanba listening to him attentively. Hearing about his training under Shishou, Yuanba shivered in fear and awe. Deepening his worship for him.

They continuedly chatting until late in the night, before Yuanba and Cang Yue take their leave. Looking at the two of them, Ren and Qingyue only smilingly staring at them in silence.