Chapter – 02
Pulling Up Your Pants and Denying It?
Under the night sky, the Xuan Hall stood quietly.
The ever-burning lamps before the corridor cast the red double-happiness paper-cuttings on the window lattices, projecting them onto the hall’s walls like man-eating beasts.
Chen Xuan sat on the Holy Son’s throne, carved from thousand-year Warm Sun Jade, staring bitterly at the pair of dragon-and-phoenix candles before him, as thick as a child’s arm…
Tonight, he should have been too excited to sleep, eagerly anticipating tomorrow’s wedding.
But now?
He had probably already become the object of secret mockery throughout the sect!
“Brother Xuan!”
With a booming voice, a burly young man built like a bear, his entire body bronze-colored, strode in quickly.
It was Du Meng, a disciple of Rock Peak and Chen Xuan’s sworn brother in life and death!
As soon as Du Meng entered the hall, he scowled and began cursing.
“Damn it all! That pretty boy Ji Wushuang is with that slut Liu Ruyan by Crescent Moon Lake, chatting away. They’re making eyes at each otherâclearly up to no good!”
“I’d bet my life that Liu Ruyan’s chastity mark disappeared because she was messing around with Ji Wushuang…”
Hearing this, Chen Xuan’s gaze turned cold.
He clenched his fists tightly and said icily, “It doesn’t matter! Now that I’ve seen that bitch’s true face, that’s enough! Tomorrow, I will announce the dissolution of the engagement!”
“What? Announce the dissolution?”
Du Meng was stunned, then gave a thumbs up.
“That’s a badass decision! Sure, Liu Ruyan might be as beautiful as a celestial maiden, but since she’s a fickle and wanton woman, she’s not worthy of you, Brother Xuan!”
Chen Xuan smiled weakly.
Then, suddenly, his heart jolted!
Liu Ruyan had deliberately revealed the loss of her chastity markâperhaps precisely to force him to break off the engagement!
Under such utter humiliation, he would have no face to remain as Holy Son either…
That way, Liu Ruyan would neither have to marry him, nor would she be helping her lover secure the Holy Son position!
Everything fit together perfectly!
“Ji Wushuang!!!…”
Chen Xuan gritted his teeth so hard they nearly cracked, his eyes splitting with rage!
A pair of filthy dogs!
I will definitely kill you both!!!
Suddenly!
“Ahhh!…”
Chen Xuan’s head exploded with searing pain as he screamed in agony, vague images seeming to surface in his mind.
Du Meng quickly checked on him, his brows furrowing deeply.
He said worriedly, “Brother Xuan, this headache of yours seems to be caused by someone erasing part of your memory! You must be carefulâan innocent man may be guilty just for possessing a precious treasure!”
Chen Xuan shook his head and said, “Erasing memories is very likely to backfire. Who would go to such lengths for a cripple like me? Besides, even if someone stole the Haotian Sword and Panlong Ring, they wouldn’t dare use them openly, would they?”
Even as he said this, his heart suddenly trembled!
Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes and said in a low, ominous tone, “But if I voluntarily give those two treasures away… the situation would be different…”
“What do you mean?…”
Du Meng was stunned, his eyes filled with deep pity and helplessness!
Was the once-in-a-generation prodigy, after losing all his cultivation, now irreversibly sliding into the abyss of being a mere “ant”?
After Du Meng left, Chen Xuan’s emotions remained unsettled for a long time.
It was highly likely that Ji Wushuang and Liu Ruyan had gotten together, scheming against him!
Did his master know about this?
He would probably be able to tell from her performance tomorrow.
Right now, he was as weak as an ant, with many enemiesâhe had to endure!
If he left the sect in a moment of anger, death would likely not be far off…
Then, Chen Xuan entered his cultivation chamber, sat cross-legged within the spirit-gathering array, and emptied his mind…
After the time it took to burn one incense stick.
Chen Xuan sensed the “True Dragon Heart” within his dantian, shining like a brilliant golden sun, radiating light!
This “True Dragon Heart” had existed within Chen Xuan since the very first time he opened his dantian, containing extraordinary draconic might.
The fact that Chen Xuan had been able to condense a Ninth-Grade Golden Coreâunprecedented in historyâwas largely due to the aid of this “True Dragon Heart.”
At a certain moment.
An excruciating pain swept through Chen Xuan’s entire body!
Yet he gritted his teeth and persevered, his eyes filled with excitement… because the brilliant golden light was slowly healing his shattered dantian, bit by bit!
And the parts that healed seemed to be even more extraordinary than before?
Faint draconic might emanated from them!
Morning.
Chen Xuan opened his eyes, and they burst with wild joy!
About one-tenth of his shattered dantian had already healed!
Moreover, the True Dragon Heart had transmitted to Chen Xuan an ancient supreme artâthe *Nine Yang True Dragon Art*?
The *Nine Yang True Dragon Art* had nine levels in total. Once he cultivated the first level, the Qi Refining stage, he would be able to condense the True Dragon Tyrant Body and Nine-Dragon True Essence!
This was a truly supreme, invincible art of ultimate yang, ultimate hardness, and ultimate dominance!
Chen Xuan clenched his fists and murmured excitedly, “In just ten more days, I can begin cultivating the *Nine Yang True Dragon Art*! I can’t wait!!!”
Meanwhile.
Inside a quiet, ancient hall.
A white-browed old Daoist sitting in meditation suddenly stood up, trembling with excitement!
With a wave of his hand, he summoned an ancient, rustic bronze mirror. On its surface, a figure appearedâit was none other than Chen Xuan!
“Hahaha! This little fellow carries True Dragon Qi? A golden dragon phantom hovering above his headâhe’s the perfect candidate to reinforce the True Dragon Grand Array’s seal!”
“I thought that in three years, the Great Black Heaven Demon Lord in the Black Abyss Prison would surely break through the array’s seal and bring about a world-ending catastrophe! Now I’ve finally found the solution! The Huangtian Domain is saved!…”
The white-browed old Daoist laughed heartily, causing the entire ancient hall to shake continuously, as if unable to withstand the power contained in his laughter!
He was none other than the undisputed number one expert of the Huangtian DomainâLoose Immortal Mu Yun!
At that moment, a faint shadow flickered in the corner of the ancient hall, revealing a black-robed figure.
He immediately knelt down and said excitedly, “Congratulations, Master! I recognize this boyâhe is Chen Xuan, the Holy Son of the Haoran Sword Sect!”
“Unfortunately, over a month ago, his dantian was shattered and he was reduced to a cripple. I’m afraid…”
Hearing this, Loose Immortal Mu Yun’s smile remained unchanged.
He said with certainty, “As they say, destruction leads to creation! This little one’s awakened supreme yang True Dragon Qi is restoring his damaged dantian. In the future, his achievements may surpass even mine!”
“I planned to try my luck at the disciple-selection assembly, but I never expected my fated disciple to appear ahead of time! Wonderful! Wonderful!…”
“Shadow, hurry to the Haoran Sword Sect and protect Chen Xuan’s safety. Also, discreetly observe his character and conduct!”
“Understood!”
The black-robed figure responded respectfully, then vanished into the void in an instant!
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The next day.
Festive music played on Jade Maiden Peak, and streams of light came flying in from various peaks.
Some rode flying swords, some drove flying boats, some stepped on clouds…
Supported by her bridesmaids, Liu Ruyan, dressed in a red wedding gown, descended from the clouds and headed toward the Xuan Hall.
Her steps were light and graceful, every bit the celestial maiden.
The bright sunlight fell upon her, making her phoenix crown and embroidered robe sparkle. Beneath the gently swaying pearl tassels was a face of breathtaking beauty!
Around her, suppressed exclamations and whispers arose, along with the stunned, unblinking stares of many onlookers…
Such was the allure of Liu Ruyan, the number one beauty of the Haoran Sword Sect!
She walked gracefully, her figure so stunning it took one’s breath away!
Every casual smile or frown seemed capable of captivating the world!
The people of Jade Maiden Peak were all stirred and rushed over.
When Chen Xuan appeared, the jealousy in the eyes of many young male disciples of the Haoran Sword Sect nearly blazed out!
Thinking that Liu Ruyan, a celestial-like prodigy, was about to marry that cripple Chen Xuan and be pressed beneath him in bed…
Many male disciples felt more aggrieved than if they had been screwed by a dog!!!
Envy, mockery, contempt, unwillingness, resentment, admirationâall these gazes fell upon Chen Xuan.
Of course, there were also a few disciples who respected and were grateful to Chen Xuan, their eyes filled with blessings.
Chen Xuan and Liu Ruyan stared at each other from afar!
Both of their eyes were icy cold, as if devoid of any trace of emotion.
Then, whispers arose from the crowd.
“Junior Sister Ruyan, with her celestial beauty, marrying our crippled Holy Son… what a waste!”
“She’s the brightest pearl of our Haoran Sword Sect, one of the most stunning beauties in the entire Huangtian Domain. What a pity…”
“My dream goddess is going to marry that loser Chen XuanâI’m so unwilling I could die! Ahhh!…”
Ji Yaoyue raised an eyebrow and shouted coldly, “All of you, shut up!”
Her sharp command silenced the whispers.
Then Ji Wushuang stood up and said with righteous indignation, “My Senior Apprentice Brother’s engagement to Senior Sister Ruyan was personally approved by the Sect Master and blessed by all the elders! How dare you spout nonsense?”
His outstanding and refined bearing made many female disciples’ eyes sparkle with admiration.
A young man in armor, however, stepped forward and said defiantly, “Holy Son Chen Xuan has lost all his cultivation, while Junior Sister Ruyan has a bright future ahead. So I think he’s no longer worthy of her!”
His name was Dai Tao, Chen Xuan’s long-time rival.
With Dai Tao’s outburst, a chorus of agreement rose from the crowd.
“Disciple…”
Ji Yaoyue spoke, glancing at Chen Xuan, signaling him to announce the dissolution of the engagement.
“Da!”
Chen Xuan forced himself to step forward and said solemnly, “Today’s wedding is canceled! I apologize for troubling you all to make this trip.”
As soon as he said this, the scene exploded!
No one had expected Chen Xuan to actually call off the marriage.
Some began to subtly mock Liu Ruyan’s missing chastity mark, while others sourly sneered at Chen Xuan for not knowing his place.
Dai Tao laughed heartily and gave a thumbs up, praising, “Holy Son Chen Xuan, I admire you… too bad that given your crippled status, probably no one will marry you from now on!”
“Let me give you some adviceâthere are a few female servant disciples with decent looks. You might try flirting with them.”
“I’ll flirt with your mother!”
Chen Xuan shot back with a furious curse, his face ice-cold!
In an instant, the atmosphere was thick with tension!
“That’s enough!”
Liu Ruyan let out a clear, desperate, and angry cry, instantly restoring silence to the scene.
Her clear beautiful eyes held a look of heartbreak and sorrowful melancholy.
Under everyone’s gaze, Liu Ruyan said with utter disappointment, “Chen Xuan, three nights ago, beneath the moonlight in the Xuan Hall, I gave my pure body to you to prove that my love for you is unwavering unto death!”
“And now? Today you want to cancel the wedding… humiliating me so coldly and ruthlessly! Ruyan’s heart aches so much…”
Boom!
Liu Ruyan’s words shocked the entire crowd!
Those who had suspected Chen Xuan had been cuckolded all fell silent.
But their gazes toward Chen Xuan grew even more contemptuous and disdainful.
Pulling up his pants and denying it?
How utterly despicable!
Chen Xuan was dumbfounded!
He was absolutely certain that on that night three days ago, he had drunk alone until late into the nightâhe had never slept with Liu Ruyan.
So… Liu Ruyan was lying!!!
Chen Xuan stared at Liu Ruyan, her face streaked with tears, and suddenly felt that this woman was so unfamiliar…
Beneath that celestial beauty of a face, what kind of viperous heart lay hidden?
As the voices of condemnation and cursing rose one after another, Chen Xuan suddenly realized with horror one thing!
That bitch’s slander was nothing short of a killing blow to the soul!
She wanted to utterly ruin his reputation, plunging him into eternal damnation?
Rage surged in Chen Xuan’s heart!
He swore silently that the very first thing he would do once he regained his strength was to kill that pair of filthy dogs!!!
