It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists-Chapter 335: Am I Some Kind of Stepping Stone?

Since taking over this body, he had encountered numerous opportunities. He was truly blessed by fate.

“This Mu Zhi’an is quite famous now,” a melodious voice suddenly said beside him.

It was Luo Tan’s personal maid, her gaze fixed on the peak masters and the two Empresses on the Ascension Stage.

“It’s not him, but the powers behind him that are attracting attention. Defeating a third-grade cultivator isn’t that impressive,” Xiao Hua replied calmly.

The maid glanced at him. “Her Majesty seems to be interested in Mu Zhi’an. Although you’re at the eighth-grade, you shouldn’t antagonize him. It might cause unnecessary trouble.”

She had sensed a change in him since yesterday.

The loss of his Divine King Bone had weakened his body and consciousness, making him unsuitable for alchemy.

However, he had refined a sixth-grade pill last night, and his consciousness was stronger than ever.

“I know what I’m doing. I won’t offend him,” Xiao Hua said.

At least, not yet.

After all, he was still no match for the Jade Empress.

Like many of his peers, he envied Mu Zhi’an, even though he himself was a reincarnator.

To become the Jade Empress’s Dao Companion before even reaching the Nascent Soul Realm…

Even if Mu Zhi’an never reached Nascent Soul, the Jade Empress would find a way to extend his lifespan.

He couldn’t afford to offend him now.

Unless… the Jade Empress abandoned him.

Or… his own cultivation increased significantly.

He glanced at a map fragment in his hand.

He had found it yesterday in a hidden corner of the Celestial Realm, a remnant of some ancient ruin.

It likely contained valuable treasures.

And this was his path to power.

With his past life’s experience, increasing his cultivation was easy.

He scanned the young cultivators participating in the Ascension Ceremony.

Then, his gaze fixed on a woman in a gray robe.

She was tall and beautiful, her figure well-proportioned, her long hair cascading down her back. Although her clothes were simple, they couldn’t hide her alluring curves.

She had attracted quite a bit of attention since arriving.

It was Xiao Shuixian, the one who had indirectly caused his Divine King Bone to be stolen, the reason he had been mocked and ridiculed as trash.

Of course… that was only the original owner’s perspective.

Based on Xiao Hua’s memories, it was Xiao Shuixian’s stepmother who had orchestrated the theft. She hadn’t known about it.

In fact, she had even tried to help him when he was being bullied.

Xiao Hua hesitated for a moment, then decided not to approach her yet.

It wasn’t the right time… He had a match today. He would find an opportunity to talk to her later.

Whether it’s your sister, or that Empress who raised you, any woman you desire… I’ll obtain them for you… So don’t interfere with my plans…

Xiao Hua’s heart pounded with excitement as he planned his future conquests.

Meanwhile, on the Ascension Stage, Mu Zhi’an had just arrived with Ye Qingxin.

Several peak masters were already there, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at him.

“You’ve worked hard last night, fellow Daoist Ye,” Yao Meng said, sitting on the stage, her Spiritual Sense scanning Mu Zhi’an’s body, a faint smile curving her lips.

Although he was still slightly weak, his Spiritual Energy had almost fully recovered, even denser than before.

It normally took three to five days to refine a Primordial Creation Pill. Ye Qingxin must have put in a lot of effort.

“It was my responsibility. I was just making amends. There’s no need for thanks, Jade Empress,” Ye Qingxin replied, smiling brightly, her gaze fixed on Mu Zhi’an, who was chatting with some disciples.

She should be the one thanking him.

If it weren’t for him, she wouldn’t have found a way to bring her entire clan to the Heavenly Court.

And she wouldn’t have known about the existence of an evolving Innate Celestial Furnace.

The Heavenly Court’s Spiritual Energy, after being refined by his Innate Celestial Furnace, was much denser than the original.

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Their agreement wouldn’t be fulfilled until he reached Soul Transformation.

And by then, his Innate Celestial Furnace would also reach its first peak.

Once he reached Soul Transformation, the Spiritual Energy he provided would be equivalent to a Dao Integration expert’s.

And it would be Dao Integration level energy from the Heavenly Court.

Cultivation was a never-ending journey. Dao Integration was the pinnacle of power in the mortal world, but it was still limited.

This was the restriction of heaven and earth, the rule of the Heavenly Dao. Because beyond Dao Integration… even the Heavenly Dao trembled.

However, Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Furnace offered a glimmer of hope, a chance to transcend this limit.

Even the slightest possibility was enough to make one’s heart race.

If the Jade Empress had foreseen this and chosen Mu Zhi’an as her Dao Companion… her divination skills were truly terrifying…

“It seems your opinion of him has improved,” Yao Meng said, a playful smile on her lips as she glanced at Ye Qingxin, her senses heightened.

Ye Qingxin, her alluring figure clad in a black and red dress, her ample bosom prominent, her long legs shapely, exuded a seductive aura, like a fiery witch.

If Yao Meng was a pure and innocent fairy, then Ye Qingxin was a temptress, her charm irresistible.

“I was prejudiced against him before, but after observing him these past two days, I’ve realized he’s a rare talent,” Ye Qingxin replied calmly.

“His character, his talent, his social skills… all exceptional.”

Even his looks were top-tier… His only flaw was his obsession with… certain activities.

Remembering his fantasies about her, Ye Qingxin’s delicate hand instinctively covered the back of her other hand.

That was how Mu Zhi’an had held her hand, nurturing her consciousness.

Although it was clumsy and ineffective, she could still feel the lingering traces of his Spiritual Energy within her body.

On the Ascension Stage, the cultivators were shocked by their conversation.

Even the Ye family ancestor praised Mu Zhi’an so highly?

She had clearly been displeased with his actions towards her descendant, yet now… Could this fourth-grade Core Formation cultivator truly be so talented?

The younger generation below, overhearing their conversation, were also amazed.

Several girls from the Primordial Clans looked at Mu Zhi’an, their eyes sparkling.

“However, he’ll have a difficult time winning today’s matches,” Ye Qingxin continued.

With his current condition, it would be difficult for him to continue winning.

After all, everyone who had reached this stage was a prodigy. And despite his talent, Mu Zhi’an was only at the fourth-grade Core Formation Realm.

A beautiful woman, listening to their conversation, also looked at Mu Zhi’an.

“Shuixian, although you’re not participating in the Ascension Ceremony, it’s always good to make friends. Why don’t you go and chat with young friend Mu? He’s injured. You can give him the pill I gave you yesterday,” she transmitted her voice to the woman in the gray robe below.

“Perhaps you two will get along.”

Xiao Shuixian, her face incredibly beautiful despite her simple attire, looked up.

“Alright, Mother.”

She smiled gently, her demeanor calm and composed.

She silently left the crowd and walked towards the pavilion where Mu Zhi’an was chatting with a few young cultivators.

Suddenly, the conversations died down as they noticed her approaching.

Mu Zhi’an also looked over, his eyes twinkling with interest.

Although Xiao Shuixian’s attire was simple, she was a true beauty, her figure alluring and curvaceous.

And more importantly, he sensed a unique fluctuation of Spiritual Energy from her.

Does she also have a dual constitution…?

As Mu Zhi’an thought this, Xiao Hua, watching from afar, noticed his sister approaching Mu Zhi’an, and his face darkened.

It wasn’t his own emotion, but the original owner’s resentment influencing him.

Seeing Xiao Shuixian talking to a strange man made his heart twist with an inexplicable displeasure.

Why is she talking to Mu Zhi’an?!

Although the original owner knew his sister had been trying to make amends for what happened, he had convinced himself that she was the reason his Divine King Bone had been stolen.

Although she hadn’t known about it, it was still her fault.

However, Xiao Shuixian was a renowned genius in Yu State, a beauty admired by countless young cultivators.

And she had cared about him, felt guilty, even asked others to look after him secretly… This had made him fall in love with her.

Seeing her being so friendly towards another man… If he weren’t so rational, he would have rushed over and stopped her.

But doing so now would only worsen her impression of him.

He was planning to approach her slowly, win her heart, and eventually make her his. He couldn’t be impulsive now.

And what infuriated him even more was Mu Zhi’an. He already had the Jade Empress as his Dao Companion, yet he was still unsatisfied, even targeting his woman?

He’s courting death!

Although he was at the eighth-grade Core Formation Realm, he couldn’t reveal his strength or his hostility towards Mu Zhi’an yet, lest he attract the attention of the Dao Integration expert backing him.

He had to be patient!

Don’t let me encounter you outside the sect, or else…

Xiao Hua clenched his fists, vowing to remember this humiliation.

Just as he was about to look away, he felt a sharp gaze upon him.

He looked up and saw Mu Zhi’an looking at him with a gentle smile, his eyes seemingly seeing through him.

Although his smile was warm and friendly, Xiao Hua felt a chill run down his spine.

He felt exposed.

Mu Zhi’an looked away, as if it had just been a casual glance.

“Thank you, Miss Xiao. I’m still weak. Your pill is much appreciated,” he said, turning to the woman in gray, a gentle smile on his face.

Xiao Shuixian smiled gracefully. “I’ve heard of your name in Yu State, Young Master Mu. You’re just as kind and approachable as the rumors say.”

Although she was exaggerating, she had indeed heard of him.

“Damn him! Does he think he can do whatever he wants just because he has a powerful backer?!” Xiao Hua thought, his heart burning with jealousy, resentment, and humiliation.

To him, his sister was both his ‘enemy’ and the goddess he desired.

Seeing her being so friendly towards another man infuriated him.

Luo Tan, on the Ascension Stage, also noticed this and raised an eyebrow, glancing at the beautiful woman beside her.

She knew that Xiao Shuixian’s actions were likely prompted by her stepmother’s voice transmission.

Yao Meng smiled faintly, her gaze gentle as she looked at Mu Zhi’an.

“You’re as intelligent as the rumors say, Miss Xiao. If you’re free after the Ascension Ceremony, you’re welcome to visit my Garden of Heavenly Harmony for tea and a chat,” Mu Zhi’an said, his gaze lingering on Xiao Shuixian for a moment before looking away, maintaining his image as a devoted Dao Companion.

However, he did want to talk to her.

Not just because of her beauty…

More importantly… he suspected she might be the second Chosen One selected by the Heavenly Dao.

What a coincidence. Xiao Hua, the Holy Son of Yu State, was the Chosen One… and his sister was talking to him right now.

Am I still a stepping stone, attracting Chosen Ones to challenge me?

Mu Zhi’an chuckled inwardly.

Since his sister had presented herself, he would take this opportunity to probe her and learn more about this second Chosen One.

Ye Yu was a ‘trash-to-overpowered protagonist’. What type was Xiao Hua?

After chatting with Xiao Shuixian for a while longer, Mu Zhi’an excused himself. “I have some matters to attend to. Please excuse me,” he said.

The Jade Empress was watching. If he continued flirting, he would be in trouble tonight…

He left the pavilion, keeping his distance from the other female cultivators.

The elder on the stage took out the Spirit Calculating Orb and began randomly selecting opponents for today’s matches.

Mu Zhi’an took out his token, waiting for his opponent’s name to appear.

Reaching this stage was already a miracle. And with his injuries, winning another match was unlikely.

However, he still held a sliver of hope, perhaps he would encounter a weaker opponent.

Thinking of this, he looked at the back of his token.

The golden light of the Spirit Calculating Orb enveloped the cultivators below, and their opponents’ names appeared.

Mu Zhi’an’s gaze fixed on his token, and he froze.

At that moment, he felt a sharp gaze upon him and looked up, seeing a beautiful woman in a white dress, her aura as cold and aloof as winter’s frost, standing in a distant pavilion.

His next opponent… was Lan Mulian.