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Chapter 46: A Shift in Fate, Golden Palace, Sect Inheritance:
“Oh?”
Lin Ang stood atop an ice sculpture, scanning the luck of the countless heavenly talents within the secret realm. To his surprise, not far from him, Xing Cailian also possessed a remarkable destiny. Through this journey into the secret realm, her fortune would rise, and in time, she would join the Azure Cloud Sect, eventually inheriting the position of the first disciple.
What’s more, it seemed that Xing Cailian, the gorgeous young lady, was well-known throughout Azure Cloud Domain. And who would she eventually follow? Him.
It appeared Lin Ang had unknowingly attracted yet another admirer. “I guess I’m just too handsome,” Lin Ang mused to himself. “I could easily win over others with my strength, but they always seem to fall for my good looks instead. Such a dilemma…”
As Xing Cailian’s destiny was still in the process of unfolding, Lin Ang had no intention of interfering for now. He would wait until she fully transformed into the Daughter of Destiny. At that point, she would naturally gravitate toward him, bringing further benefits.
Beside him stood Qiu Ruohan, poised and elegant. She wore a long, pristine blue dress, her hair smooth and silky. Her eyes were as clear as spring water, and even in silence, her serene beauty captured the attention of every passerby. Many of the talents flying overhead couldn't help but steal glances at her.
“Young Master,” Qiu Ruohan’s calm voice broke the quiet.
She glanced at Xing Cailian in the distance, her eyes flickering slightly before continuing, “That’s Xing Cailian. She’s the crown princess of an empire under Qing Yunyu, with exceptional talent and beauty. Ever since we entered the secret realm, she’s been stealing glances at you, though too timid to look directly.”
Her tone was calm, but Lin Ang detected something more. She added, “Young Master has quite the charm, winning over another heavenly girl without saying a word.”
Although her tone remained even, there was something in her manner that betrayed a hint of discomfort. She didn’t seem to enjoy seeing others admire Lin Ang with such reverence.
“Oh?” Lin Ang turned to face her, observing her calm expression and graceful features. No matter how often he looked at her, Qiu Ruohan’s beauty never ceased to amaze him.
He smiled faintly and asked, “You don’t like it?”
“Young Master is teasing me again. This isn’t funny at all,” Qiu Ruohan responded softly, turning her head away. She clenched her hands slightly, her heart stirring like a ripple in a calm pond.
Thinking about Lin Ang’s every move, she found herself unable to truly let go.
…
As they continued forward, Lin Ang’s vision was filled with flashes of the luck of those around him.
[Name]: Chen Tao
[Luck Level]: Black Luck – Fate is Brief
"Discovered ancestral inheritance. After obtaining it, was ambushed by rival empires and died at the age of 22."
[Name]: Zhao Tianyan
[Luck Level]: Blue Luck – Fifth Grade Elixir
"1,260 miles east lies an abandoned palace where a 5th-grade elixir is found. After consuming it, cultivation advances to the 10th stage Spirit Condensing Realm."
[Name]: Long Kai
[Luck Level]: Green Luck – Second-Grade Spirit Weapon
"680 miles north, in the ruins of an empire, a second-grade spirit weapon is discovered."
The opportunities were plentiful but mostly unremarkable. For Lin Ang, the blue-grade opportunities were no longer of interest.
Then, his gaze shifted to Lu Ming, the true Son of Luck. As expected, Lu Ming’s fortune had refreshed upon entering the secret realm.
[Luck Value]: 200
[Golden Luck – Chaos Spirit Treasure]: In three months, a Chaos Spirit Treasure will emerge. It is bound to Lu Ming's fate, and as long as his luck holds, the treasure will remain his.
[Golden Luck – Heavenly Thunder Dao Body]: In three days, 9,840 miles to the east, a Heavenly Thunder Dao Fruit will appear on an ancient tree, awakening the Heavenly Thunder Dao Body when consumed.
[Black Luck – Loss of Trust from Beauty Master]: Completely lost favor with the Beauty Master.
[Black Luck – Qiu Ruohan's Suspicion]: Qiu Ruohan has become suspicious. She believes another entity may have taken over Lu Ming’s body and is growing hostile, suspecting that Lu Ming’s existence might pose a threat to the sect."
Lin Ang smiled, thinking, "Brother Leek never disappoints. And Qiu Ruohan… she’s sharp. She’s already sensing something strange about Lu Ming."
Qiu Ruohan's loyalty to the sect was absolute, and Lu Ming’s recent odd behavior, combined with the mysterious aura surrounding him, had stirred her suspicions and even murderous intent.
"Tsk, tsk. This woman is ruthless but thorough. She’s not one to leave threats unchecked," Lin Ang thought. He briefly considered letting Lu Ming live after siphoning off his luck. But since Lu Ming had shown intent to harm him multiple times, Lin Ang decided it might be time to eliminate him once his luck was depleted. However, crushing him would be a dull task.
Just then, Lin Ang noticed a large group approaching from the depths of the secret realm. They were dressed in white robes, they had a royal aura. Four of them led the way, each adorned with golden feathers and flying on spirit treasures.
These were the disciples of the Jade Moon Sect.
"The four chief disciples of the Jade Moon Sect… each at the fourth level of the Crimson Profound Realm. And their leader, Bai Tiankuang, has reached the 6th stage!"
Behind them were ten additional chief disciples and hundreds of personal disciples, marching confidently toward the heart of the secret realm.
Jade Moon Sect and Azure Cloud Sect had long been rivals. Tensions between the two would surely flare during this journey. But what caught Lin Ang’s attention was Bai Tiankuang himself.
A purple halo gleamed above Bai Tiankuang’s head—an indicator of powerful luck.
[Name]: Bai Tiankuang
[Favorability]: -100, deeply hostile towards all Azure Cloud Sect disciples. Several of Jade Moon Sect’s outer disciples were killed by Azure Cloud Sect disciples, and he has been seeking revenge.
[Purple Luck – Sect Ascension]: Tomorrow, 3,500 miles east, in an ancient hall, the inheritance of a super sect will be discovered. Jade Moon Sect will benefit greatly, rising to become one of the top ten sects in the northern realm."
Lin Ang smirked. “A super sect’s inheritance? Not bad luck. But soon… it’ll be mine.”
He made up his mind and turned to Qiu Ruohan. “Let’s go.”
Qiu Ruohan nodded and sent out a message to the Azure Cloud Sect disciples, instructing them not to venture too deep into the secret realm.
“If you encounter danger, crush your sect’s spirit token,” she warned. “Do not take unnecessary risks.”
The disciples, understanding the perils ahead, bowed in respect. "We obey, Holy Maiden Ruohan."
Lin Ang and Qiu Ruohan then strode away together, disappearing into the distance.
At the back of the crowd, Lu Ming watched them leave. He clenched his fists, his gaze cold.
“Ruohan... in the end, you still chose Lin Ang, didn’t you?” He muttered angrily. “But in the depths of the secret realm, I’ll find a way to eliminate him.”
Without attracting attention, Lu Ming slipped away from the group, heading deeper into the secret realm alone.
-To be continued!
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T/N: Thanks for reading!