novelraw Chapter 307 : Under the Watch of All Eyes, the Undercover Identity Is Exposed
Chapter 307 : Under the Watch of All Eyes, the Undercover Identity Is Exposed
Chapter 307: Under the Watch of All Eyes, the Undercover Identity Is Exposed
That night, a light snow fell over the Imperial Capital.
Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing both went to sleep very late.
It was not because they were too nervous to sleep due to tomorrow’s Preliminary Round.
To them, tomorrow’s competition was nothing more than going through the motions—it was simply too easy.
The real reason was that both of them felt that Chu Huaixu might return at any moment.
The two of them were waiting for him.
Because according to their elders and Qin Xuanxiao, Chu Huaixu’s trip to the Imperial Pool should have taken only a few hours.
This made them constantly think: “He might come back any moment now.”
With that thought in mind, they waited and waited, until the night grew deep.
The Big Ice Block looked out at the falling snow, wondering whether such a light snowfall would accumulate on the ground by morning.
“If it piles up, he’ll probably go scribbling nonsense in the snow again,” Han Shuangjiang thought.
“Why has he been gone for so long?”
However, whether it was her or Little Xu, both were already used to Chu Huaixu creating all sorts of miracles.
Everyone knew that people of the Mirror Country usually gained little within the Imperial Pool.
But since he had not come out for so long, perhaps this time he would accomplish something extraordinary again?
Outside that coffin-like stone structure, Jiang Zhi sat cross-legged beneath an ancient tree. The falling snowflakes veered away as they neared him, not landing on his body at all.
“Why hasn’t this kid come out yet?” the Grandmaster wondered.
Yet the Divine Sense Mark he had left on Chu Huaixu detected no abnormalities.
He could not help but recall the gambling pool proposed by Li Chunsong back on the mountain.
“Could it be that he really absorbed the Divine Sense of the Sovereign Emperor?” Jiang Zhi thought.
Inside that coffin-like stone structure, Chu Huaixu’s condition was somewhat dire.
As time passed, the many powers within his body had long been exhausted.
If he fainted from exhaustion, then the Divine Sense of the Sovereign Emperor would very likely seize the opportunity.
Fortunately, he was a cheat-enabled player—he had the System backing him.
Every time his strength ran out, he would have the System level him up.
This operation left even the Female State Preceptor within the hazy mist dumbfounded, and even the Ancestor Emperor was stunned.
“How is he still breaking through!?”
At this moment, Chu Huaixu was completely restrained by the formation.
It was not just that his movements were restricted.
Even the flow of energy throughout his body was almost entirely sealed.
Under such conditions, there was no reason he should still be able to break through.
And even if he did break through, how could he regulate his breathing?
There was an extremely high probability of Qi Deviation!
But Chu Huaixu was completely unpanicked.
What could possibly go wrong with leveling up through the System?
His flesh began to split apart, and the pain brought by the breakthrough swept across his entire body.
Then, all wounds rapidly healed.
Although the Ancestor Emperor and Lin Qingci both knew that his regenerative ability was outrageous, hearing about it was one thing—seeing it was another.
Now that they witnessed it firsthand, they found it astonishing.
“Higher-grade body training methods do usually come with such abilities,” Lin Qingci thought.
“But at his level, it already feels comparable to a Fifth Realm major cultivator, yet he’s only in the Third Realm,” the Female State Preceptor thought in shock.
The Fifth Realm was a major threshold in cultivation.
Cultivators of the Fifth Realm were called major cultivators because once one entered that realm, it was like being reborn.
There were many prodigies in the world who could fight across realms.
But for someone in the Fourth Realm to kill someone in the Fifth Realm—it was nearly impossible!
That was a qualitative transformation.
Thus, Chu Huaixu relied on leveling up to hold on for quite a while longer.
But he had already leveled up twice, and his Character Panel level had reached level 39.
To continue breaking through, he would need to cultivate a Fourth Realm cultivation method and refine supporting heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
He had not yet exchanged for the former at the Scripture Pavilion, since he was intentionally holding back his level and was in no hurry to break through.
Therefore, he had not purchased those treasures from the Treasure Pavilion either.
The voice of the Ancestor Emperor once again sounded in his mind.
“I shall see how much longer you can endure!”
The effects of the Possession Formation continued to seep into Chu Huaixu’s body.
If he remained inside long enough—twelve hours—then there would be no turning back.
The Ancestor Emperor was no longer impatient.
He could feel that the advantage lay with him.
“So long as after dawn, Xuanxiao makes his move…”
“At that time, Chu Huaixu’s mind will falter, and his defenses will break.”
“Then there will be an opportunity to strike.”
“And once I leave this place, I will also have a legitimate identity to remain in Moon Country.”
Time passed second by second.
A trace of irritability rose in Chu Huaixu’s heart.
“What should I do?”
“What should I do next?”
At dawn, the Martial Arena of the Academy was packed with people.
The Eastern and Western Continents’ Grand Competition was a grand event involving the entire Xuanhuang Realm.
Even those not participating had come specifically to watch.
As a result, the Martial Arena was nearly packed to bursting.
Ming Xuanji, the Old State Preceptor, spoke briefly on the high platform as a representative of both the Royal Family and the Academy.
On the platform, Nangong Yue and Chu Yinyin sat in the honored seats.
The Sword Sect’s seats were right beside them.
“Situ Cheng, why didn’t the Sword Sovereign come?” Chu Yinyin asked curiously.
“The 【Heavenly Net】 from Luo Heaven Valley has arrived. My senior brother was dragged off to discuss Dao with him,” Situ Cheng replied frankly.
To them, the Preliminary Round was indeed nothing worth watching.
Today was more like an opening ceremony, which was why they appeared.
Normally, things only became interesting when it reached the top 64.
Speaking of which, among the four supreme powerhouses of the four great sects of the Eastern Continent, three had arrived this time.
Only the one from Spring and Autumn Mountain had not come.
At this moment, Ming Xuanji had already finished speaking.
Then, he cast his “gaze” toward Qin Xuanxiao.
There was a hint of deep meaning in his smile.
The Heir of Prince Rui stepped forward and walked beneath the platform.
Countless gazes instantly gathered upon him.
He turned his head toward Lin Zixuan and said, “Zixuan, you may begin.”
The petite girl nodded slightly.
At that very moment, far within the Imperial Pool, Chu Huaixu was suddenly startled!
Because within his mind, an image of the Academy appeared.
“What’s going on?”
Immediately after, a voice sounded in his mind.
It was Lin Zixuan’s special transmission technique.
“Chu Huaixu, the Heir of Prince Rui and Master asked me to activate 【Spiritual Vision】 and 【Spiritual Hearing】 for you. I don’t know why, but since you are currently inside the Imperial Pool, do not let distractions disturb your mind, lest you fall into Qi Deviation,” she warned.
This was her greatest concern.
Hearing this transmission, Chu Huaixu’s heart sank, and a bad premonition arose.
Meanwhile, the Heir of Prince Rui began walking step by step onto the platform.
He bowed to Ming Xuanji and stood beside him.
At this moment, he was the center of attention.
Many people were puzzled, wondering what this renowned prince’s heir intended to do.
Dressed in a purple robe, Qin Xuanxiao circulated his Spiritual Energy, ensuring his voice could reach the entire arena.
He spoke loudly:
“There is still some time before the competition officially begins.”
“Since the time is not yet ripe, then—”
“As a representative of the Royal Family, to show sincerity, I shall handle a matter here today before all present!”
Whether it was the accompanying major cultivators, the participating disciples below, or the spectators, all were stunned.
Qin Xuanxiao continued with a solemn expression:
“As everyone knows, over the past decade, Moon Country and Mirror Country have enjoyed friendly relations.”
“There have been no conflicts at the borders.”
“Trade caravans have freely exchanged goods.”
“…This is the blessing of all living beings under heaven!”
He laid out a long preamble.
And it was all true.
With the Heaven-and-Earth Calamity approaching, Moon Country and Mirror Country were in what could be described as a diplomatic honeymoon period.
At least on the surface, both nations were united in facing the calamity together.
After a long string of formalities, Qin Xuanxiao finally shifted his tone.
“However, upon recent internal investigation, it was discovered that within our court, there are those with sinister ambitions committing wrongful acts!”
“Beneath the court, demons lurk!”
“There exists a hidden organization in Moon Country, originally intended to supervise officials and correct all wrongdoing!”
“Yet some have secretly cultivated death soldiers and sent them to the Eastern Continent as spies!”
“This act violates the alliance between our two nations!”
The entire crowd erupted in shock.
Even Nangong Yue and the others on the platform frowned and exchanged glances.
“What is this Heir of Prince Rui planning?”
Qin Xuanxiao continued:
“These spies have infiltrated all four great sects of the Eastern Continent!”
Even Situ Cheng and the others changed expressions.
There were traitors in their sects?
“Today, I shall represent the Royal Family and expose these individuals who have undermined our alliance!”
“One from the Sword Sect—Chi Feng.”
Situ Cheng looked confused—he didn’t even know who that was.
Clearly, this Chi Feng had not done well within the Sword Sect.
“Two from Spring and Autumn Mountain—Zuo Yue and Xiang Qinghe.”
Mei Chuxue let out a cold laugh upon hearing those names.
Her slender fingers toyed with her hair, her charming peach-blossom eyes growing colder.
“Three from Luo Heaven Valley—Qin Zhichen, Gong Zijin, and Zhao Qiushuang.”
Teng Lingyi, the First Elder, reacted instinctively:
“Why does my Luo Heaven Valley have so many!?”
Was it really that easy to infiltrate?
At this point, Qin Xuanxiao suddenly paused.
After a moment, he continued:
“As for the Dao Gate… there are two!”
“I did not expect that both would come along with the delegation—and one of them is present here!”
“Perfect. We can give the Dao Gate an explanation right here and now!”
The crowd erupted once more.
All eyes turned toward the Dao Gate’s group.
The Dao Gate members looked at one another.
Nangong Yue and Chu Yinyin exchanged a glance, both frowning deeply.
Nangong Yue lightly tapped her teacup, her gaze heavy.
“How could things develop so abruptly?”
“This feels almost like a farce,” she thought.
For centuries, the Eastern and Western Continents had been like players in a game of chess.
Yet today’s move was far too strange.
“What is his true intention?”
At this moment, countless gazes converged upon the Dao Gate, forming a vortex of attention.
Mo Qingmei suddenly turned back to examine the Dao Gate disciples behind her.
Then—
A furious shout erupted from the platform.
Qin Xuanxiao’s voice boomed like thunder:
“You dog slave! Must this prince personally drag you out!?”
Tens of thousands of eyes turned toward a single direction.
Under the watch of all—
Within the Dao Gate, that diligent and hardworking “willing ox” slowly stood up, his expression unchanged.