Zhang Fei - The Abandoned Son

Chapter 1627: Conflicated

Feng Yao had already moved in front of the gate leading to the third floor, and she stood there with her hands behind her back. Her crimson eyes looked at the people from the Divine Samsara Sect who were shocked by her actions, but her gaze wasn’t focused on them.

Liang Huizhong and everyone from the sect were completely shocked once Feng Yao moved there, as they knew she hadn’t challenged any of the challenges on the second floor. They had never heard of anyone who could skip all the challenges and go directly to the next gate; even Long Wuzhao and their ancestors could not do such a thing.

They knew that Feng Yao had always been mysterious since her past life as Huo Yanling, and she had always been able to surpass all cultivators without exception. Every time other cultivators’ strength increased, her strength also increased one step ahead of them, making her unrivaled.

The two groups from the War God Pavilion were also surprised to see Feng Yao teleport away instantly, but they thought she had already completed all the challenges on the second floor. They had heard news of her decision to protect the Twin Flames Domain, and they assumed she was waiting there to protect the cultivators of that domain.

Jian Kuang, Su Shentian, and Zhuxian Sheng finally completed their final challenge. They were a little surprised to see Feng Yao standing in front of them, but they didn’t think much of it because they had long known that she was different from other cultivators, including them. Without further ado, the three men immediately went to the third floor to meet with Zhang Fei and the others.

Not long after, Helian Xun’er, Tianshi Shengjie, Nalan Wangzi, Yue Xuelian, Qing Qiu’er, and You Feiling had also completed their challenges. Feng Yao instructed them to proceed to the third floor without worrying about the members of the four sects.

Unlike them, Lu Shaqing, Gong Wei, Yue Qianrou, Yue Qingyi, Nong Qinwei, Lan Xuening, Dongfang Yuechan, and a few others were still struggling to continue their challenge.

Huo Ling appeared beside Feng Yao and questioned her. "What happened to you, Master? Why are you feeling so uneasy and sorrowful?"

"Nothing happened."

"Do you think you can fool me, Master?" Huo Ling looked at the gate to the third floor. "We’ve been together for so long, and I understand your feelings very well. You feel that way because of that damn brat, right?"

Feng Yao did not answer Huo Ling.

"You’ve changed, Master." Huo Ling sighed. "Even though you didn’t want to admit it, I knew it was all that brat’s fault. If you had never met him, you would have never felt that kind of feeling. I warned you not to get too close to him, but you weren’t willing to listen to me, and your feelings became like a mess because of him."

"Shut up, Ling’er." Feng Yao glared at Huo Ling, causing her to shudder. "I know you’re saying that for my own good, but you know that Zhang Fei is the only one who can free me from those chains."

"Tch! I hate that brat! Before you met him, you were mine alone, but you changed after you two met! If it weren’t for you, I would have burned him alive with my eternal flame!" After saying that, Huo Ling entered Feng Yao’s body again.

"Sigh." Feng Yao sighed as she could hear Huo Ling continuing to insult and curse Zhang Fei. "I’m sorry, Ling’er."

[Humph! I don’t need your apology! I hate you! You chose that brat over me, who has been faithfully by your side for so long!]

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On the first floor, Zhang Fei [1] stood alone, observing everyone else as they went through their challenges. He was satisfied that Zhang Chen and the others were not having any difficulties there, but their movements were not particularly fast either.

Meanwhile, Yao Qilin and Fei Lian were able to complete all the challenges before them more easily than Zhang Chen and the others. After all, the two female evil beasts were far more experienced than them, and their cultivation had almost reached the peak.

Since he had already completed all the challenges on the second floor, Zhang Fei [1] didn’t know if Yao Qilin and Fei Lian would have any difficulty facing all the challenges there. Their soul power was already high, but it was pointless to face all the challenges there, especially when they faced all the battles later.

Zhang Fei [1] sighed and shook his head slightly. Then, he looked at the gate to the second floor, thinking about Feng Yao and their relationship. At first, there was nothing special about their relationship, and they were no different from acquaintances at that time. However, their relationship began to change after he took her to the Nine Stars Realm and his training space, which made him fall in love with her.

From the moment they got to know each other, Zhang Fei [1] was aware that Feng Yao was not an ordinary cultivator or an ordinary beast because of all her past identities, but he never expected that she was the embodiment of the core of their universe. Since she had such an identity, he was convinced that the Will of the Universe he had encountered repeatedly in the Era of the Beginning was hers.

Zhang Fei [1] had always been grateful for all of Feng Yao’s help since they were still living in the Sky Jade Realm, but he found it hard to accept all of her lies, and he felt that she had approached him just to use him.

[Master.]

"Hmm?"

[I think you should have a heart-to-heart talk with Feng Yao, Master.]

"What for?"

[To clear and repair the relationship between the two of you, Master.]

"Our relationship was always good, but she ruined everything with all her lies."

[Master, I’ve always agreed with you, but I disagree with you this time.] Zhang Fei [1] furrowed his brows. [Try to remember, Master. She once promised you that she would tell you everything, right? She is the embodiment of the core of their universe, and you? Even though you have continued to get stronger over the past years, you are still weak compared to her. You couldn’t defeat Yuan Xiajie without her help, remember? So, how could she tell you about everything?]

"Mei, I—"

[Besides, you’re a liar yourself, right?]

"What did you say?"

[You haven’t revealed the system and my existence to the majority of your wives, remember? So far, only Zhang Lin and Zhang Chen know everything, and you constantly change the subject whenever the others ask you about their suspicions.] Zhang Fei [1] was at a loss for words to rebut Mei. [Feng Yao lied to you, but you also lied to them. So, what’s the difference between the two of you? In my opinion, it’s normal that she didn’t tell you anything because your relationship with her hadn’t gone beyond acquaintance, and you were too weak to know some things. However, everything changed because of that mysterious man, and you learned her true identity early on.]

Zhang Fei [1] understood everything Mei said, and he was fully aware that her words were true. However, he never liked being lied to, especially when the person lying to him was someone he trusted like Feng Yao.

[Besides, you are a man, and Feng Yao has helped you so much over the past years. Therefore, you should stop acting like a prideful pussy and give her a chance to make things right.] Zhang Fei [1] fell silent. [Master, I know you love her very much, and you will suffer if you lose her.]

Zhang Fei [1] exhaled softly. "You’re right, I love Feng Yao very much, and I will suffer if I lose her in the future. But—"

[Master, you must put aside your ego and pride, and you must give her a chance to explain everything, or you will regret it for the rest of your life.]

Zhang Fei [1] sighed and closed his eyes.

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Jian Kuang, Su Shentian, and Zhuxian Sheng were confused when they saw Zhang Fei’s expression. They exchanged glances and wondered to themselves, but they didn’t approach him and sat in another area, waiting for their first challenge.

Helian Xun’er, Tianshi Shengjie, Nalan Wangzi, Yue Xuelian, Qing Qiu’er, and You Feiling were also confused by Zhang Fei’s expression and mood. He didn’t say anything to them, and they could see that he was seriously thinking about something.

’Hey, Yunxiao! What happened to our husband?’ Nalan Wangzi asked in a whisper. The other women were also curious about that, waiting for her explanation.

Luo Yunxiao glanced at Zhang Fei, who was closing his eyes. Then, she explained to her sisters about their previous encounter with the mysterious man, including Feng Yao’s true identity, which shocked them.

’Are you joking with us, Yunxiao?’ Qing Qiu’er asked in a shout. ’Is Feng Yao really the embodiment of the core of their universe?’

’I know you guys will be shocked by that fact, but it is the truth, and Feng Yao is truly the embodiment of the core of their universe.’ Nalan Wangzi and the others found it difficult to accept that fact, but Zhang Fei’s expression was convincing enough for them. ’We all know that our husband loves her, and he is angry because of her lies, so he is acting like this now.’

’Then?’

Luo Yunxiao shook his head. ’I don’t know what will happen between them in the future, but you guys should not ask our husband anything for now and let him think things through first.’

’We know.’