OBS Chapter 257 Challenge
Chapter 257 Challenge
Back then, after his wife became pregnant, he went into seclusion due to a bottleneck in his cultivation. When he emerged from seclusion, he heard that his wife had given birth to a stillborn child in a difficult labor. Although he saved her life, her body was severely damaged and she would never be able to conceive again.
Decades have passed in the blink of an eye, and whenever he thinks about this incident, he feels incredibly guilty and remorseful, so he has been trying to find a way to make amends...
Xiao Yueluo abruptly turned to look at him, tears streaming down her face, yet her expression held an undeniable anger: "What am I saying?! What am I saying..."
As she spoke, her gaze abruptly swept towards the spot where Zhuge Yunzheng had just struck. She gritted her teeth but managed to control her emotions, saying slowly, "There are some things we need to discuss in detail when we get back."
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Tianxia's Adam's apple bobbed, and the shock and doubt in his chest almost burst out. He looked at his wife's reddened eyes, her knuckles turning white from clenching her fists too tightly, and the spiritual energy around her also began to stir slightly.
Could there be more to what happened back then? What exactly happened...?
After a moment, he took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging emotions, and nodded heavily: "Okay."
"This is my daughter, whom I gave birth to during a difficult childbirth. I would never mistake her for someone else." Seeing that Zhuge Tianxia still had doubts, Xiao Yueluo's tearful eyes shone with determination. She suddenly grabbed Guan Xun's wrist and raised the bracelet high, her voice filled with grief and indignation: "Tianxia, look carefully at this bracelet!"
Her fingertips traced the bracelet, her gaze falling on its inner side. Her voice trembled, yet each word was firm and resounding: "This character 'Xun' was carved by my own hands with my blood when I was pregnant with her! Later, it was even infused with the blood from the umbilical cord, which is why we are so closely connected by blood!"
"Once the bracelet is put on, no one can take it off unless I personally activate it with my own blood essence..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Yueluo scratched her fingernail hard on her fingertip, and the bloodied fingertip immediately touched the bracelet.
In an instant, the bracelet suddenly burst forth with a soft golden-black halo, within which flowed a faint warmth of blood ties, and the character "Xun" on the inside also lit up.
Guan Xun was taken aback. He tried to gently remove the bracelet, and it slid off his wrist very easily. He really got it off!
No wonder she couldn't remove the cursed bracelet no matter what she tried; it was for this reason.
Even without Guan Xun speaking, everyone could tell from the astonished expression on her face that Madam Zhuge was telling the truth.
"Look!" Xiao Yueluo looked at Zhuge Tianxia excitedly, "This is no coincidence, and it's something no one else can replicate!"
Zhuge Tianxia's pupils contracted sharply. He strode forward, his gaze fixed on the bracelet. He knew this thing well, of course; the crystal black liquid was something he had given to his wife.
Unbelievable... This girl is actually the stillborn baby from back then... His daughter whom he had never met and always thought was dead!
"It's...it's true..." His voice trembled almost imperceptibly, his clenched fists slowly loosened, and shock and guilt surged in his eyes. "Our daughter...she's really still alive..."
"Child, child..."
Guan Xun felt extremely uncomfortable under the intensely complex yet ecstatic gaze. Perhaps she should cooperate; with such a status, no one could touch her.
The hall masters and elders present were momentarily stunned by the scene before them, losing their usual composure. Some even froze in mid-air, their fingers stroking their beards, their faces filled with disbelief.
Among the members of the True Inheritance Hall, the Hall Master was the most shocked. After all, no one could remain calm when a young lady suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Elder Qing Teng also looked surprised. He said in a deep voice, "This competition has also turned into a family reunion show..."
Elder Eagle Eye was closest to Guan Xun and the others. His brows were furrowed, and his gaze fell on the bracelet on Guan Xun's wrist. Upon closer inspection, a hint of inquiry and shock flashed in his eyes. He hadn't noticed it before, but now it seemed that the bracelet was actually made of crystal black liquid? However, judging from the quality of the crystal black liquid, it should be a substandard crystal black liquid extracted from discarded obsidian, containing many impurities.
That's right. The finest crystal black liquid must be supplied to the Shangju Pavilion, and even the three main halls dare not keep it for themselves.
As everyone whispered among themselves, their voices filled with shock and sighs, Xiao Yueluo could no longer suppress the tenderness in her heart. She stepped forward to touch Guan Xun, but then remembered how he had stepped back earlier because he wasn't used to her touching him.
Her hand paused in mid-air for a moment before she withdrew it, her voice heavy with sobs: "Xun'er, my child, how have you been all these years? Have you suffered? Has anyone bullied you?"
Her tone was full of self-reproach and affection as she stared intently at Guan Xun, as if trying to make up for the more than twenty years of emptiness that had passed.
“You really are me…” A hint of estrangement flashed across Guan Xun’s eyes. Faced with this sudden and intense emotion, she seemed extremely uncomfortable. She simply nodded slightly, her tone calm and composed yet measured: “Thank you for your concern, Madam. I haven’t been suffering.”
After a moment's thought, she slowly recounted: "Back then, I was found in the Illusion Forest and taken back to a nearby small mountain village to be raised. They treated me fairly well, but the village was remote and life was a bit poor."
As she spoke, she raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly. Perhaps feeling that she should make her story even more poignant, she lowered her eyes slightly, a hint of sadness in them: "Later, my adoptive parents got older and their health deteriorated. The burden of the family fell entirely on my shoulders. I had to leave home before dawn every day and not return until dark. The food I brought back was barely enough to make ends meet."
"Years ago, after they passed away one after another, I didn't even have the money for their burial. It was only thanks to the contributions of some kind-hearted elderly people in the village that they were able to be laid to rest. After that, I had no more ties to the village, so I left my hometown to travel around. I encountered some opportunities to cultivate, and by chance, I came here. I never imagined that I would be your daughter..."
Hearing these words made Xiao Yuelu tremble all over. Her heart ached unbearably. Every word was like a needle piercing her heart. The emotions she had just controlled suddenly broke down again. Tears streamed down her face, and she covered her mouth and cried out in anguish, "My poor Xun'er! How could it be so hard... It's all my fault. I'm so sorry!"
"From now on... from now on, your mother will protect you completely! I will never let you suffer any injustice again!"
Upon hearing this, Guan Xun's eyes flickered slightly. She had been waiting for these words. She pretended to cover her mouth and nose and nodded aggrievedly.
Zhuge Tianxia still hasn't gotten used to the fact that he has another daughter. He carefully examines Guan Xun's eyebrows and eyes, and the more he looks, the more he feels that the other's features are extremely similar to his own.
“That’s right, don’t worry.” He nodded, his gaze sweeping around with a hint of warning. His eyes lingered on Yu Liuhua for a moment before shifting away, and he said in a deep voice, “No one can touch you.”
This is a blatant warning, and everyone knows perfectly well who is being warned.
Upon seeing this scene, Yu Liuhua stood stiffly to the side, her face as pale as paper, her spiritual energy trembling slightly, unable to conceal the surging ferocity in her eyes.
So... the beautiful woman really is the daughter of the True Inheritance Hall Master?!
She felt like her brain was about to explode, and her spiritual power almost went out of control.
I thought this criminal was just a helpless person on the run, and killing him would be easy. But now he has become a junior in the True Inheritance Hall, and his status has risen sharply.
The thought that this woman had repeatedly humiliated the Holy Light Palace and had even burned all the obsidian left behind in Moxi City ignited her concerns like a wildfire.
As the mistress of the central palace, of noble birth, when had she ever suffered such humiliation? Her chest heaved, and she told herself to stay calm: "Huff..."
Although she was burning with rage, she still retained her rationality. Her beautiful appearance and current status were different, making it impossible for her to kill him. Even if there were such a possibility, it would inevitably cause the two palaces to openly confront each other, turning their discord into mortal enemies.
If such a thing really happens, the temple master will definitely not let her off the hook.
Although she cannot completely eliminate the threat today, if she were to withdraw without even making a fuss, not only would her resentment remain, but the prestige of the Holy Light Temple would also be completely destroyed. Most importantly, she, as the Central Temple Master, would surely become a laughing stock in the Holy City of Zhongtan.
Conversely, if one could defeat the daughter of the True Inheritance Hall in full view of everyone, not only would it dispel some of the hatred in one's heart, but it would also serve as a warning to everyone that the Holy Light Hall is not to be trifled with, and that even people from other halls would have to pay the price for offending the Holy Light Hall.
In this way, the strength of the Holy Light Temple will be demonstrated, and her position will only become more and more secure!
Feeling the pent-up anger still churning in her chest, she gritted her teeth, determined not to back down today!
Once the plan was finalized, Yu Liuhua's body suddenly surged with black light, causing her purple robes to flutter wildly. She stepped forward and said, "Palace Master Zhuge, Madam Zhuge, since she is your daughter, her noble status goes without saying. However, her previous actions must not be overlooked!"
"As the Lord of the Holy Light Temple, I challenge you today, not for any other reason than to restore the dignity of the Holy Light Temple! If you dare not accept the challenge, then apologize to the Holy Light Temple in front of everyone present."
Her gaze was sharp as a knife, piercing straight at Guan Xun.
"If you dare to accept the challenge, let's settle our differences on the duel stage. The loser will have to accept defeat, and all grudges will be wiped clean from now on!"