I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 219 - 217: Standoff

"Yang Ying is really great. Damn, I wonder how many young prodigies from the Holy Hall are going to be heartbroken."

"Haha, let them be heartbroken. If they aren’t, I’ll help them along!" A domineering smile touched Wang Meng’s lips.

It might have seemed like just one night, but for Wang Meng, it marked a major life transition. There’s a big difference between a boy and a man.

"Are you confident about dealing with Lingyin Hall? That kid Mingren is pretty formidable. You can’t afford to underestimate your enemy."

Wang Meng nodded. "Mingren is the calmest person I’ve ever met. Their best strategy against me would be to have four people wear down my Elemental Power, then have him or Li Tianyi fight me in the final duel. But knowing Li Tianyi’s personality, he would never agree to that."

"Heh, the Li Family can’t afford that loss of face. The way I see it, Li Tianyi will definitely be the first to fight. He’ll insist on battling you when you’re at your peak. That means the final battle will surely be left to Mingren. That kid is calm and broad-minded, and at critical moments, he doesn’t sweat the small stuff. He’s quite remarkable."

Zhou Feng also held Mingren in very high regard. There were truly few among the younger generation whom Zhou Feng respected.

"Speaking of which, Mingren has helped us a few times, so you could say we have a friendly relationship. It wouldn’t normally matter who wins or loses, but now, I absolutely have to win!"

"Haha, you’ve really become a man with a sense of responsibility. I’m behind you all the way!"

In the afternoon, Hu Jing and the others arrived. Wang Meng had grown accustomed to living here. Although the facilities were a bit poor, it was quiet and he could do as he pleased.

Wang Meng was the spiritual leader of Thunderlight Hall. The disciples of Thunderlight Hall had long ago forbidden any unauthorized people from approaching Wang Meng’s area, especially to prevent spies from gathering intelligence.

Quite a few people came this time. Besides Hu Jing and the others, the beauties from Flying Phoenix Hall were also there.

Wan Fanghua laughed breezily. "Wang Meng, we’re here looking for our Senior Sister. Where have you hidden her?"

The others couldn’t help but giggle. Wang Meng shot a glare at Zhou Feng. ’That old rascal must have been the one who spread it around.’

Zhou Feng waved his hands, looking completely innocent.

When Yang Ying emerged from Wang Meng’s room, everyone was stunned. After changing her clothes, Yang Ying seemed to possess an extra, indescribable radiance. Impossibly, she had become even more beautiful.

Wan Fanghua and the others quickly surrounded her, chattering away nonstop. Bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time; it seemed Yang Ying was also on the receiving end of her sisters’ teasing.

Zhang Xiaojiang and the others looked at each other, at a loss for words.

"Brother Meng, you’re a beast!" Zhang Xiaopang gave a thumbs-up. He and Liuu Mei had been the first to get together, but she had only just now agreed, and even then they had to wait for his injuries to heal. He’d managed plenty of verbal flirting, of course, but Brother Meng lived up to his name. This was a case of cutting the Gordian knot—when he decided to get it done, he got it done.

This was the dream Goddess of every male cultivator in the Holy Hall.

"Congratulations, congratulations," Zhou Qian said with a smile. He was also quite emotional. He recalled how Yang Ying used to be everyone’s dream Fairy, but for her to be won by Wang Meng was a true match.

"So, does this mean Flying Phoenix Hall and Thunderlight Hall are one big family now?"

Chen Haiguan said with a laugh.

"Of course, of course. We should definitely stay in closer contact and show more concern for each other."

Hex Ziyuan immediately caught the implication. This was a heaven-sent opportunity. Flying Phoenix Hall had so many beauties, and they were single. The opportunities were endless.

Faced with everyone’s teasing, Wang Meng was perfectly domineering and composed. There was no need to hide his own woman.

"Congratulations, Brother Wang," Ma Tian’Er said sincerely. She was happy for Wang Meng; finding someone you love is a form of happiness.

"Thank you."

Come to think of it, he also had Ma Tian’Er to thank for this. Otherwise, he and Yang Ying would never have had the chance to meet.

Liuu Mei, on the other hand, glared at Wang Meng. That was just her way. "I’ll give it to you, you’re good."

Wang Meng just smiled. This was simply Liuu Mei’s way of expressing herself.

This was a joyous occasion, so of course there was no need to hide it. It was also a morale boost before the battle.

The news that Wang Meng and Yang Ying were together spread throughout the Holy Hall, sparking all kinds of envy, jealousy, and hate. It couldn’t be helped. Yang Ying was simply too dazzling. For so many years, many had tried all sorts of methods to pursue and woo her, but sadly, nothing had worked. And yet, just like that, she had fallen. Frankly, anyone in their shoes would feel a little sour.

"Yang Ying actually chose Wang Meng... I really don’t know what she sees in him." Gongsun Wuqing was speechless.

In his opinion, Wang Meng couldn’t compare to their Senior in any respect. Who in Dao Guang Hall didn’t know about their Senior’s feelings for Yang Ying? Without his protection, how could Flying Phoenix Hall have developed so smoothly? But in the end, it was all for nothing, like drawing water with a bamboo basket. She was snatched away by a Wang Meng who had appeared out of nowhere.

"This Wang Meng is too tactless. I, for one, hope he makes it past Lingyin Hall!"

Situ Leopard said coldly, "In the Holy Hall, the only one worthy of Yang Ying is Ning Zhiquan. Anyone else is simply courting death!"

In the eyes of Dao Guang Hall, Yang Ying was destined to be Ning Zhiquan’s cultivation partner sooner or later. Wang Meng had definitely stolen his love. Dao Guang Hall hadn’t believed the previous rumors, and indeed, there had been nothing between them back then. The secret was later revealed: Yang Ying had done it to fend off her many suitors. But who would have thought that after all the twists and turns, the two of them would actually get together?

No joy, anger, or sorrow could be seen on Ning Zhiquan’s face, but everyone present knew him well. There weren’t many people or things that Ning Zhiquan cared about, and Yang Ying was one of them.

"I’ve realized this Wang Meng is doing it on purpose! Our Senior set a record, and he dared to break it. Our Senior fought a Sacrificial Battle, and he has to fight one too. Our Senior likes someone, and he has to steal her. Isn’t he openly opposing our Dao Guang Hall?!"

Zhao Guang roared, instantly stoking the flames of everyone’s anger.

"If we let this Wang Meng rise to the top, what’ll become of us? Won’t our Dao Guang Hall have to walk around with our heads bowed from now on?"

After Thunderlight Hall defeated Immortal Origin Hall, the pressure on Dao Guang Hall increased sharply. This was something they had to bear as the reigning kings. Thunderlight Hall’s ranking was still not as high as Dao Guang Hall’s, but everything they had achieved was creating a momentum that was already challenging Dao Guang Hall’s prestige.

And Wang Meng conquering Yang Ying—no matter how you looked at it in a man’s world—was a display of power.

A certain idea would naturally form in the disciples’ minds: Wang Meng was more charismatic than Ning Zhiquan. After all, you had to trust Yang Ying’s judgment.

"I hear the Ancestral Masters will also be arriving for tomorrow’s battle. Isn’t that giving that kid Wang Meng way too much face!"

"Yeah, he’s just playing some cheap tricks to get attention!"

Although Thunderlight Hall had overcome every obstacle, in the eyes of Dao Guang Hall, it was nothing special. If it were them, they could do the same, and even more spectacularly. There would be no need to fight in such a miserable and desolate way.

They couldn’t understand why the disciples of the other halls supported Thunderlight Hall so fervently.

"Thunderlight Hall isn’t worthy of fighting us. They won’t make it past Lingyin Hall. As for us, we only need to teach Lingyin Hall a lesson, and that will be enough," Gongsun Wuqing said faintly.

Everyone smiled. Lingyin Hall would surely fight Wang Meng to the death. This was good. Dao Guang Hall still felt threatened by Lingyin Hall, especially with the addition of Li Tianyi. Wang Meng would be the perfect person to test Li Tianyi’s true strength for them. If both sides ended up badly injured, it would be for the best. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)