novelraw Chapter 1313: Two Suitors?!
Chapter 1313: Two Suitors?!
"It sounds reasonable." Han Yan thought and said.After all, it’s been nearly a million years, and the seal barrier between the two continents is bound to have damage. It always needs someone to maintain it. Also, it is a fact that the strength of the continent’s cultivators is not what it used to be. Comparatively, the descendants of the more advanced Guardians of the Gods, whether in cultivation speed or future achievements, will surpass ordinary cultivators by far.
"It sounds reasonable, but it is quite unbelievable that none of the people taken by the Holy Court have returned in nearly ten thousand years." Lu Nianxin said.
"Did they not ask?" Han Yan asked.
"Of course they asked. It is said that some died in accidents performing their duties, some were so obsessed with cultivation that they let go of worldly attachments and didn’t want to return. Do you think that’s reasonable?" Lu Nianxin asked.
Han Yan shook her head. According to her grandfather’s account, people like her who have fully awakened bloodlines before the age of sixteen are extremely rare, almost a once-in-a-million-year occurrence. However, as Han Yan knew, she wasn’t the only one; Jiang Qiling was another.
Comparatively, bloodline awakening after the age of sixteen is much easier. Over the past ten thousand years, it’s unknown how many people had their bloodlines awakened and were then taken by the Holy Court. Even if some had accidents, not all of them could have let go of worldly attachments. How could not a single one return?
"Besides this matter, there’s another issue that’s causing the Royal Families of various countries serious concern." Lu Nianxin paused for a moment and continued to ask.
"What issue?"
"Among those with awakened bloodlines, aside from those taken by the Holy Court, there were some who stayed in the countries but none of them came to fruition, all dying unexpectedly, either poisoned or assassinated. Your Mu Family ancestor, Mu Tianlie, was among them." Lu Nianxin said.
"Are you suggesting that you suspect the Holy Court?" Han Yan’s heart trembled.
"Logically, suspicions should fall on the temple. But on the Holy Court Continent, the strength of cultivators is limited by the Law, just as the temple has its limitations. Moreover, the strength of temple experts who come to the Holy Court Continent is restrained, making it difficult to kill them easily.
Most importantly, after ruling the continent for so many years, how could the Holy Court let the temple act against them repeatedly without defense? Even if it wasn’t the Holy Court but the temple who acted, the Holy Court would be complicit for allowing it." Lu Nianxin said seriously.
"But why would the Holy Court do such a thing?" Hearing this, Han Yan felt a chill.
"You ask me; whom should I ask? Perhaps, they are dissatisfied with the continent countries and want to replace them, to directly rule the continent. In this case, they would try hard to weaken the strength of each country. Or maybe there’s some other reason, or maybe it’s all our baseless guesses, and everything the Holy Court does is to maintain peace on the continent.
But anyway, after discovering these matters, all the continent’s countries have become wary of the Holy Court. You also must be vigilant and never take the Holy Court lightly." Lu Nianxin advised earnestly.
"Hmm." Han Yan nodded, though her emotions were complex.
If her grandmother’s suspicions were true, and the Holy Court indeed harbors discontent towards the continent countries, intending to rule the continent themselves, then what role does Ye Lanfeng play in all of this?
If one day, the continent countries indeed go to war with the Holy Court, would she and Ye Lanfeng be friends or foes?
In front of Han Yan’s eyes, Ye Lanfeng’s handsome face appeared once more. His elegant figure stood in front of her, so aloof and detached yet so steadfast and determined, like an unyielding mountain shielding her from the wind and rain.
Suddenly, Han Yan felt a sense of relief and clarity. No matter what the Holy Court’s purpose is or what it intends to do in the future, Ye Lanfeng will always be Ye Lanfeng and will never change.
Regardless of what happens in the future, he will always stand by her side, in front of her, and never let her suffer any harm.
"What are you thinking about, smiling so happily?" Lu Nianxin asked with a sly smile.
"Ah... Nothing, nothing at all." Although Han Yan was carefree, she still felt a bit embarrassed in front of her grandmother.
"My precious granddaughter has grown up and even has a sweetheart now. When will you bring him back for your grandmother to see?" Lu Nianxin said with a smile.
Seeing her grandmother’s meaningful smile, Han Yan blushed even more. Disguised as a boy since childhood, she rarely got close to her family, even though her parents loved her dearly. Being teased like this by her elders was a first.
"Grandmother, if those Forbidden Techniques truly are the work of Holy Court Members, I happen to have a friend from the Holy Court who could help you take a look." Han Yan quickly changed the subject.
"Oh, is that your sweetheart?" Her grandmother’s eyes were alight with gossip fire.
Han Yan felt powerless. Grandmother, you are the mother of a nation, how can you be so gossipy?
"If it’s the work of temple members, I have a friend from the temple who might be able to help." Han Yan continued to shift the topic.
Of course, she was referring to Fen Qianji. Last time, hearing the confidence in his voice, Fen Qianji’s status in the temple was likely not inferior to Ye Lanfeng’s in the Holy Court. If her grandmother’s affliction by Forbidden Techniques was the temple’s doing, he could surely help.
"Two sweethearts?" Her grandmother’s eyes burned even brighter with gossip fire.
Han Yan nearly stumbled to the ground: Grandmother, could you be any more gossipy?
"Alright, alright, I won’t tease you anymore." Seeing Han Yan’s helpless expression, Lu Nianxin ceased her teasing and said seriously, "My health is not a concern, I can hold on. Just think of a solution slowly, but do not underestimate the Sword Sound Academy competition.
Besides holding the title of Shoulder-to-shoulder King by inheritance, Wu Tianxiong also holds the position of dean at Sword Sound Academy, and he set the rules for this competition. He won’t let you easily obtain the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate."
"Grandmother, I know, and I will be careful." Han Yan said solemnly.
She didn’t know Wu Tianxiong had this identity. He has ambitions for Yue’s throne, and his only son was injured in her hands. Even if barely healed, his cultivation would never progress, leaving him a broken man, and she happened to be a descendant of the Zue Family.
For his ambition or to avenge Wu Ziyue, he wouldn’t want her to get the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate.
"Being cautious is good, but there’s no need to be overly tense. Although the Sword Sound Academy competition is brimming with talent, and West Qin and Beiqi will also send people to participate, it won’t be difficult for you to surpass them with your strength. Only one person do you need to be particularly wary of." Lu Nianxin continued.