NFBE Chapter 209 Shouldn't the Goddess save all living beings?
Chapter 209 Shouldn't the Goddess save all living beings?
"Senior Sister, are you awake? The secret realm is about to begin." Song Huai'an knocked on the door and shouted loudly.
Jiang Ci waited by, his eyes filled with worry.
Xie Wanning was awakened by the sound and recognized it as Song Huai'an's voice.
"Senior Sister, why did you push Junior Sister? If you hadn't deliberately harmed Junior Sister, she wouldn't have been bitten on the arm by that wolf."
"Second Junior Brother, I didn't lay a hand on Junior Sister. I didn't even touch her."
"How did my junior sister get injured? And why are you unharmed while she is injured?"
"She got hurt because she went to chase the wolf herself."
"Xie Wanning, since you refuse to admit it and keep talking nonsense, then I won't be polite."
The Golden Cloud Sword slashed at Xie Wanning's right hand. With a cracking sound, blood gushed from the wound, and Xie Wanning's arm was broken. She collapsed to her knees in pain, while Song Huai'an only uttered a cold sentence.
"This is what you should repay to your junior sister. Xie Wanning, this is just a lesson. If there's a next time, you won't be able to keep your hand."
Xie Wanning took the pills herself, stood up weakly, and was forced to apologize to Ye Qianqian. She suffered the cold stares of the other disciples, while Song Huai'an even defied his superiors and took the lead in the group.
Xie Wanning looked at her right hand. It was now intact, but in her past life, there was an indelible scar. This was because Song Huai'an's sword strike was imbued with spiritual energy and cut too deeply. Furthermore, the recovery pill given by Jiang Ci was poisonous, which made it difficult for her wound to heal and left a scar. This was the lesson the two of them had taught her.
Xie Wanning silently dressed, put on the Luoze sword, and opened the door to the room.
"Great! Senior Sister, you're finally out! The secret realm is about to open!" Jiang Ci said with joy.
"Senior Sister, don't worry, I will definitely not let you get hurt this time. Just stay behind me." Song Huai'an revealed a confident smile.
"No need, I'll lead the team today." Xie Wanning didn't look at the two of them and simply walked past them.
Song Huai'an hurriedly chased after her, asking worriedly, "Senior Sister, this is very dangerous!"
"It's none of your business." Xie Wanning coldly tossed out these words and flew away on her sword.
Song Huai'an, however, turned pale and remained motionless. He felt a tightness in his chest and even had difficulty breathing.
"Senior Brother, what's wrong?" Jiang Ci noticed Song Huai'an's unusual behavior and stepped forward to support him.
"It's nothing." Song Huai'an gave a bitter laugh and hurriedly flew away on his sword, trying to catch up with Xie Wanning.
Jiang Ci was confused and could only chase after them on his flying magical artifact.
Xie Wanning arrived at Tianji Square, where the Qingyun Sect disciples were already waiting. Xie Wanning naturally stood at the front of the line, while Song Huai'an and Jiang Ci arrived later.
Song Huai'an stepped forward, wanting to say something, but was so frightened by Xie Wanning's cold expression that he couldn't speak, though he couldn't calm down.
The disciples felt a little uneasy when they saw that Song Huai'an wasn't leading the group today, and they whispered among themselves:
"Why isn't Senior Brother Song leading the team?"
"Can Senior Sister Xie protect us? I really don't understand what she's up to."
"Senior Sister Xie doesn't look well; she looks a bit scary."
……
"Quiet." Xie Wanning glanced behind her, her voice extremely authoritative: "I know everything you're saying. I am the senior sister of Qingyun Sect, and I am the leader. I will do my best to protect your safety, so please stop questioning me."
Everyone was silent.
Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, carrying a clear hint of sarcasm.
"But, Senior Sister, can you really protect our safety? Your cultivation is only at the late Foundation Establishment stage. Among all the disciples present, no one's cultivation is lower than yours. Are you really qualified to lead us?" Ye Qianqian appeared, and the other disciples made way for her.
"I am the senior disciple of Qingyun Sect, so I am naturally qualified to lead the team. I will do my best to protect the safety of Qingyun Sect disciples. Of course, your cultivation levels are all higher than mine, so you certainly have enough ability to protect yourselves. If everyone really hides behind me, that would be the most shameful thing. I believe that the disciples of Qingyun Sect are exceptionally talented and diligent in their cultivation. This exploration of the secret realm is not a challenge to be feared, but the best opportunity to improve ourselves. Right, everyone?" Xie Wanning smiled, her gaze fixed on the Qingyun Sect disciples with full trust.
They were all direct disciples from various peaks of the Qingyun Sect, possessing their own pride, and therefore unwilling to hide under the protection of others. Now, Xie Wanning's approving gaze fell upon them, causing a jolt in their hearts, and a sense of eagerness spread through the crowd.
"That's right, this secret realm is nothing special."
"Yes, I've been to other, even more difficult, secret realms before."
"Junior sister, if you need any herbs, your senior brother will definitely be able to pick them for you."
……
Confident voices filled the Qingyun Sect disciples as they began to discuss how to explore the secret realm.
Xie Wanning chuckled softly. This is the spirit of exploration that disciples should have, instead of constantly thinking about how to rely on others for protection.
Seeing that she hadn't embarrassed Xie Wanning, Ye Qianqian's eyes turned slightly cold, and she unconsciously clenched her fists.
"Speaking of which, Junior Sister, as a goddess, none of the people present have a higher cultivation level than you. Logically speaking, shouldn't you be protecting everyone's safety? How did it become me protecting you?" Xie Wanning asked in confusion, lowering her head to think, concealing the provocation in her eyes.
The disciples all turned their curious gazes toward Ye Qianqian. They were also wondering why Ye Qianqian, whose cultivation was already on par with Yan Ze's, would still participate in the secret realm with them.
"I...I will naturally take action," Ye Qianqian said with a light cough.
In truth, she had no desire to protect anyone, so she never considered offering assistance. Indeed, aside from teleporting her disciples back to the exit of the Xuanxiao Secret Realm, Ye Qianqian offered no further help. Instead, she often stayed by Song Huai'an's side, never intervening, merely observing as if it were all none of her concern.
"Oh, then we'll rely on the Goddess's protection," Xie Wanning said with delight, clapping her hands.
The disciples behind her clapped along with Xie Wanning, looking up at their goddess with reverence.
People from other sects were drawn to this, and everyone looked at Ye Qianqian with admiration and worship in their eyes.
"Goddess, then our safety depends on you. You must protect us well, after all, shouldn't the Goddess save all living beings?" Xie Wanning's eyes flashed, and a clear smile appeared on her lips.
"I understand," Ye Qianqian said angrily. She turned her head away, not wanting to see Xie Wanning again.
After a short wait, Liu Zetao stood on the stage and announced the opening of the secret realm.
Xie Wanning noticed that Liu Zetao looked much more haggard, with everything except his face covered up. She glanced strangely at Si Jinchuan in the distance and shook her head slightly.
Once everyone had entered the secret realm, the Tower of Destiny emitted a faint light.
Liu Zetao looked at his arm. Although he had taken the best recovery pills, his whole body would ache violently whenever he moved, not to mention the deep, bone-revealing scars on his body.
Si Jinchuan is a madman; he doesn't even dare to think about what happened last night.
Since Si Jinchuan has been unkind to him, he shouldn't blame him for being unjust in return.
Liu Zetao clenched his fists and resolutely walked into the Tower of Destiny.