Transmigration After Becoming Love Saint-Chapter 438 - 163 Heavenly Pride Rank One, Is This the Potential of a Taoist Couple in the Ascension Realm?
"Why are all these people looking at me?"
Wang Mu looked around.
The summit of Immortal Cloud Peak did carry a bit of a transcendent, solitary world vibe, as if desiring Ascension itself.
Immensely vast while at the same time possessing a hint of Immortal Energy, it felt like a secret realm of the clouds. Hosting the Heavenly Pride Competition in such a place had a certain charm to it.
But why were so many cultivators staring at him inexplicably?
They didn’t know each other, did they?
Looking around, aside from Master Cheng’s group, Wang Mu did not see any familiar faces.
Oh, maybe Granny Gu from the Dan King Sect counts?
As more and more cultivators who had participated in the Immortal Cloud Competition arrived at Immortal Cloud Peak, the Heavenly Pride Rank above the Sunshine Ancient Mirror soon came into view.
Wang Mu caught sight of it quickly as well.
"First... place?"
Upon seeing the ranking, Wang Mu fell silent.
The prominent names at the top of the list made him realize why all the cultivators present were looking at him.
So it turned out he was in first place? No wonder the gazes of these cultivators were so eager, as if they were itching to challenge him.
This ranking by Mo Xilan... could it be messed up?
Wang Mu frowned. Something felt off. A little cultivator at the early-stage Golden Core Realm like him ending up in first place? Wasn’t that just making himself an easy target? The Heavenly Pride Competition would definitely bring an onslaught of cultivators challenging him. Thinking about how many Spirit Talismans he had obtained during the Immortal Cloud Competition made him somewhat speechless. And with Mu Lanxin keeping an eye on him all the time...
"First place it is, then."
Wang Mu shook his head and made his way over to the Sword Sect.
Master Cheng was looking at him with an odd expression, and the gazes of the other seniors and juniors were weirdly envious yet regretful at the same time.
"Impressive." Master Cheng patted Wang Mu’s shoulder. "It’s been a long while since our Sword Sect had such a remarkable disciple."
Wang Mu naturally assumed Master Cheng was referring to his performance in the Immortal Cloud Competition and his top ranking in the provisional list.
"I just performed normally," Wang Mu said.
"Performed normally?" Master Cheng was taken aback. "This is what you call performing normally? If you were to perform exceptionally, couldn’t you have managed even more? Wang Mu, listen to your Master’s advice; a man should be content."
Wang Mu was bewildered. What strange things is he talking about? Did I miss something?
"I am quite content," Wang Mu said. "It’s just that I didn’t expect..."
To obtain so many Spirit Talismans?
"You didn’t expect?" Master Cheng chuckled, pondered, then advised, "Wang Mu, think back if you’ve made any major mistakes recently. It’s still not too late to rectify them!"
Wang Mu was still confused. Mistakes?
"Yes, yes, Junior Brother Wang, if you’ve made mistakes, you definitely need to rectify them."
"Junior Brother Wang, you’ve really outdone yourself this time... Ah, best not to say more..."
"To offend such a high-level individual... you missed a great opportunity!"
"Junior Brother Wang, you really shouldn’t have... For the Heavenly Pride Competition tomorrow, you’re doomed..."
"My Taoist couple is only a small realm higher than me and can suppress me... I can’t imagine your situation, Junior Brother Wang..."
...
Wang Mu grew even more confused as he listened. What in the world have I supposedly done? Had he done something to offend both gods and men?
"Master Cheng, what do you mean?" Wang Mu asked, confused. "I don’t quite understand."
Seeing this, Master Cheng thought Wang Mu was still feigning ignorance, so he just sighed and briefly described the recent events.
After listening, Wang Mu was petrified.
Mo Xilan was really bold! She obviously held a grudge!
Wang Mu opened his mouth, wanting to defend himself, but realized there might not be anything to argue against.
Because what Mo Xilan said did not have any substantial errors.
"A Taoist couple in the Ascension Realm..." Master Cheng sighed, "Having such a high-level Taoist couple, especially from the Dan King Sect, your path should have been smooth. But lad, you’ve made a mistake and offended her... what can I say about you?"
"Wang Mu, as someone who has been through much, let me advise you..."
"No matter what mistakes or even pride you may hold, in the face of an Ascension Realm powerhouse, none of that matters."
Wang Mu looked at Master Cheng, silent.
I’ve been working hard, haven’t I? If not, let alone Mo Xilan, I would’ve already been slashed within the Sword Sect.
"You better prepare yourself for the upcoming Heavenly Pride Competition," Master Cheng said. "The rest on the Heavenly Pride Rank will likely keep challenging you, trying to take you down to win that elder’s praise."
"That elder said that you possess various Abnormal Skills. She also said the harder they hit, the better, as long as you’re still alive."
"Indeed, for an elder from the Dan King Sect, it’s nothing special; even if you’re nearly dead, she can restore you completely."
"..." Wang Mu.
Wang Mu braced himself. This must be because Mo Xilan saw me deploy various Magic techniques during the Immortal Cloud Competition and made a note of it. Especially when I was cultivating the Yiqing Time-Space Orchid using the Primordial Golden Pill, the Great Yin-Yang Harmony Diagram, and later the Mystic Water Golden Core. With Mo Xilan’s discernment, she would definitely recognize their origins.
「Elsewhere.」
Several cultivators from the Heavenly Pride Rank were discussing.
"Is there really such good news?" Chen Huang of the Ancient Desolation Sect spoke. "I was just annoyed seeing a little cultivator in the Golden Core Realm climb above us. I was thinking it might be bad if I hit too hard, but now I can really give it my all."
