Otherworldly Desert Dust-Chapter 617 - 569: Invading the Martial God Institute
Hundred Lakes Shore Pavilion.
Gu Luoshui was methodically brewing tea, especially pouring seven-tenths full for Du Wushen, carefully ensuring the temperature of each cup was just right—neither too hot nor too cold.
Du Mao glanced at the tiny teacup. His voice had been hoarse from shouting earlier, and he was parched, so he directly grabbed the whole teapot from Gu Luoshui and drank straight from the spout like an ox.
After finishing, he spat the tea leaves in his mouth into the lake, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and said, "Those old geezers, you can't let them get used to being indulged. The attitude has to be as tough as mine just now!"
"They may harbor discontent and cause us all sorts of trouble later. Du Shen, it's better to stay cautious," Ruan Muhuan said.
In truth, at first, Ruan Muhuan had been quite worried. She wasn't entirely clear on how the friendship between Wu Hen and Du Mao had come to be. She was already prepared to provide explanations, but seeing Du Mao's stance today, it seemed those explanations were more for herself; Du Mao supported Wu Hen's ascension to immortality without question.
"Hmph, a bunch of so-called Righteous Path degenerates—I'd be afraid of them? Back in the day, I fought my way through all the continents, becoming the sole Human Hero of True Martial Continent. They tried their vile tactics to bring about my downfall, yet here I stand! Their underhanded tricks are worthless in the face of absolute strength!" Du Mao declared confidently.
"In terms of force, there's certainly nothing to worry about. But they might incite the populace, create narratives against us, and cause divisions across the entire Martial God Continent," Ruan Muhuan considered more comprehensively.
"The Dao is simple. No matter how unfavorable the narratives are, they're all just nonsense in the face of absolute power. Our people are pragmatic—whoever is strong, they follow. Right now, you're strong, so they listen to you. Even if the Martial God Institute unites to oppose you and wins, it only proves one thing: that all of them combined can barely compete with you. This will only send a clearer message to the people—that your strength is unmatched, and you refuse to align with mediocrity," Du Mao said.
Ruan Muhuan nodded. Indeed, on the True Martial Continent, no amount of scheming compared to strength. In a world that revered martial artists, it was only those lacking the ambition or drive to break through who resorted to such lowly methods.
"Then tomorrow morning, I will storm the Martial God Institute's council. Du Shen, at that time, please set up defenses to prevent certain hidden powerhouses from intervening," Ruan Muhuan said.
"..." Du Mao hadn't expected this junior to grasp the point so quickly. Tough and unyielding, she wasn't about to waste time arguing. If talking didn't work, then fight.
Striking first, Ruan Muhuan no longer wished to engage in pointless disputes with the people of the Martial God Institute regarding this matter.
"Alright, I'll send a letter to my fairy friend, asking her to keep an eye on the Immortal Lineage and ensure those scheming immortals don't interfere in our Human Clan's matters." Du Mao nodded, his plans expanding entirely thanks to Ruan Muhuan's bold idea of "storming in tomorrow morning."
"Du Shen has acquaintances in the Immortal Lineage?" Ruan Muhuan inquired.
Du Mao was one of the few who, upon arriving at Infinite City, eschewed formalities and directly challenged the immortal powerhouses.
After some interactions, Ruan Muhuan discovered that although Du Mao seemed reckless and acted with brute force, he was far from a mere bull-headed Martial God.
To openly challenge immortals when even the geniuses from the Holy Sect and Da Xuan did not dare—it required courage. He must have backing from someone within the Immortal Lineage.
"Yes, I, Brother Wu, and Fairy Gong Qin make up the Red Snow Village Trio. Fairy Gong Qin is the big sister of the Sword Immortal Lineage. She's currently stationed at Infinite City. Since Brother Wu is destined to attain immortality, calling himself the Black Immortal, it's definitely at Fairy Gong Qin's behest," Du Mao said.
"The Sword Immortal Lineage—aren't they Upper Immortals of the Immortal Clan?" Gu Luoshui exclaimed, handing a freshly boiled pot of water to Du Mao.
"She's incredibly powerful—not comparable to those small-time Immortal Clan juniors still undergoing their ten-year tribulations," Du Mao replied.
"Then… doesn't that mean we're still supporting orthodoxy in the Immortal Clan? Wu Hen, as the Black Immortal, is actually backed by Fairy Gong Qin of the Sword Immortal Lineage? Was it her idea for Wu Hen to act so boldly?" Gu Luoshui asked excitedly.
Ruan Muhuan was silent for a while. She had initially thought Wu Hen's claims of knowing a fairy were just boastful talk. After all, Wu Hen had a penchant for spouting nonsense. But Du Mao's confirmation of this fairy's existence suggested that Wu Hen's self-styled title of Black Immortal wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing—he'd been strategizing for a long time.
That Fairy Gong Qin—was she far above even the Seven Fairies?
"What nonsense! How could Fairy Gong Qin possibly be manipulating my Brother Wu? In the Scroll Realm, Brother Wu is the idea guy, I'm the execution guy, and the fairy is just the laissez-faire gal. Usually, whatever Brother Wu says, we just follow. She wouldn't dare boss around Brother Wu," Du Mao said bluntly.
"In any case, we have connections within the Immortal Clan, and immortals don't dare meddle in our Human Clan's disputes," Ruan Muhuan stated.
"Of course. Forget daring—they wouldn't even want to. If you don't like some immortal, just pound them, and that's that," Du Mao replied.
Since arriving at Infinite City, Ruan Muhuan had been cautious due to her lack of understanding and reverence for immortals, ensuring she avoided provoking them. But both Du Mao and Wu Hen acted as if Infinite City was their personal playground—always ready to fight without any sense of awe toward the immortals. If it were only Wu Hen acting this way, Ruan Muhuan might still think of him as a reckless free spirit. But since Du Mao shared the same attitude, it was clear their Red Snow Village Trio had solid backing, and Fairy Gong Qin was undoubtedly an extraordinary force within the Immortal Lineage.
"If there's an opportunity, introduce me to Fairy Gong Qin, Du Shen," Ruan Muhuan said.
"That's not possible."
"Why?" Ruan Muhuan was puzzled.
"Because no means no. I won't do anything that harms my Brother Wu," Du Mao replied righteously.
Ruan Muhuan quickly understood and responded with a faint "Oh."
But Gu Luoshui panicked. Unable to bite her tongue, she blurted out, "How is that harming him? This is for the future of the True Martial Continent! With an immortal's support, how can he not share his Immortal Clan connections when we're throwing the continent's entire weight behind supporting him as the Black Immortal? The path ahead will be tough for us."
"Luoshui, let's not push it," Ruan Muhuan said.
"No way! We're bearing such immense pressure, even willing to be the laughingstock of the Human Clan, just to support him as the Black Immortal… If he has an immortal backing him, why shouldn't he make an introduction?" Gu Luoshui said.
In her mind, Ruan Muhuan had sacrificed so much. Whatever fleeting notions Wu Hen had, she spared no effort in supporting him. Where else could one find such a dedicated valkyrie?
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"Ordinary-looking females we call female immortals… but with peerless beauty, then they qualify as a fairy. Some things I just can't spell out too clearly!" Du Mao shot Gu Luoshui an annoyed glare.
Gu Luoshui finally understood.
No way, did that roguish scoundrel have entanglements with a fairy??
A black-hearted pig's trotter! How dare he??
At that moment, Gu Luoshui began worrying about Ruan Muhuan. Not only did she have to contend with the entire Martial God Institute, but now also a fairy from the Sword Immortal Lineage. Martial conflicts could be solved—what about matters of the heart?
Too hard. Being a valkyrie was just too hard.
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Modern City.
"My reputation was ruined by brothers like you!" Wu Hen bellowed angrily.
Wang Rui looked entirely innocent. It was just an utterly ordinary dance of the Human Clan. Their clan enjoyed dancing while shedding encumbrances—it was a celebration of unbridled nature. How did this turn into some vulgar issue?
"Since you're aiming to achieve immortality, you should abandon these prejudices and truly experience the diverse customs of the Ten Thousand Veins of the Human Clan. If you're going to yell at me, why don't you put your feet where your mouth is and join them?" Wang Rui retorted.
"What's wrong with those furry-eared humans now?" Wu Hen calmed himself and began observing the foreign culture.
"Nothing major—they just like to interact with other male humans. I just thought—hey, with so many of our species like me, joyful bachelors unable to find mates, as the representative of humanity, shouldn't you address the relationship rights of low-quality males? They don't even mind our shortcomings…" Wang Rui's eyes sparkled with hope.
"Shut up! I warn you—don't you dare exploit such despicable tactics to lure in those who are still in the budding stage of civilization. We foster inclusivity, not deceit. How is this any different from an adult preying on a minor with experience and manipulation?" Wu Hen rebuked righteously.
"They're all of age!"
"It's a matter of principle! Don't think that just because the Nuwa Lineage is strong now, we can run amok. If you're so capable, go conquer a female immortal—don't manipulate the feelings of others from isolated, less developed regions with their admiration for strength!" Wu Hen roared in anger.
"Alright, alright, I was wrong. I'll help them solve their issues without accepting any fees and will absolutely refuse any so-called voluntary emotional rewards from them," Wang Rui conceded, nodding as he promptly mended his ways.
Wu Hen massaged his temples.
So many ridiculous problems, day after day.
Being the Black Immortal really wasn't as easy as it seemed…
The Ten Thousand Veins of the Human Clan encompassed many underprivileged groups willing to enslave themselves to more advanced clans. Regardless of the form of enslavement, as long as the Nuwa Lineage of Otherworldly Dust upheld noble ideals, they must remain truly noble at heart. Otherwise, what difference was there between them and the hypocritical upper-class people of the Cang Chu Divine Realm?
The stratification of people into classes should never be based on birth, region, or status but on the level of their thoughts—on their moral elevation.
Thus, to change the perception of the Nuwa Lineage in the Cang Chu Divine Realm and complete the thousand-trees planting initiative, they needed more than just addressing various disasters. They also had to lead by example and establish an excellent reputation in the entire Alternate Universe.
"Not good, not good!" Just then, Guan Li came running in a panic.
"What is it now?" Wu Hen asked irritably.
"I don't know what provoked Ruan Muhuan, but at daybreak, she stormed the Martial God Institute!" Guan Li exclaimed.
"This is unacceptable—I'll head there now. I can't let my dear Han Han suffer any grievances." Wu Hen immediately stood up, ready to demand an explanation from the entire Martial God Institute.
You… You dare to make a genteel, orchid-like valkyrie so angry? Regardless of the facts, doesn't this alone prove your entire Martial God Institute is in the wrong?
