I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 362 - 345: An Eye-Opener

Among the three giants, the Dragon King was a famous philanderer who was never short on female companionship. In fact, the number of women around him only ever seemed to increase. Given his status as a Quasi-Star Alliance member, beautiful women from every sect flocked to him, though not all were so inclined.

"If that’s the case, doesn’t taking in Yanm Yuyue mean we’ll be offending the Dragon King?"

Ning Zhiquan said gravely. The pressure would be immense.

Everyone looked to Wang Meng. Even with his confidence, he wouldn’t normally want to provoke the Dragon King Faction. But this was different. If this was truly the reason, Wang Meng wouldn’t back down from him.

"A man is nothing without his word. We’ve already given our promise to Yanm Yuyue. Besides, the Heaven-Dominating Hall and the Holy Hall have a good relationship. If we chicken out now, the Holy Hall probably won’t be able to count on the Heaven-Dominating Hall for help in the future."

Wang Meng explained. He could sense that from Hex Zui’s perspective, they were against taking in Yanm Yuyue, so he couldn’t just rely on feelings. He had to give them a solid reason.

Hex Zui pondered for a moment before nodding. They had come to the Cultivation Academy not just for their own futures, but also for the stability of the Holy Hall. Yanm Yuyue was an important figure in the Heaven-Dominating Hall; helping her was the same as helping the Heaven-Dominating Hall.

"Wang Meng, you make the final call. I was just considering the worst-case scenario, which is unlikely to happen anyway. The Dragon King is extremely conceited about his own charm, so he probably won’t resort to other means. We just need to be careful."

Master Wang was not one to be pushed around.

No matter how you looked at it, the pros of taking in Yanm Yuyue outweighed the cons. As for enemies, he would never be short of them.

Such was the boldness of Master Wang.

News that the Holy Hall Faction had taken in Yanm Yuyue spread like wildfire.

It should have been a minor affair, but because it involved the Dragon King, even a small matter became a big deal.

To shelter someone the Dragon King had his eyes on—whoever did it must have had nerves of steel.

Among the Cultivation Academy’s three giants, the Empress was mysterious and unfathomable; rumor had it she hadn’t been active on campus for a long time. The Celestial King was a cultivation fanatic. As for the Dragon King, he practiced Dual Cultivation. Since the method was mutually beneficial, and the Dragon King himself was handsome, dashing, and had a limitless future, many Female Cultivators couldn’t wait to offer themselves to him. It was no surprise that the Dragon King Faction was full of beauties, and it was only natural for disciples from places like the Red Beauty Sect to join his ranks.

But don’t assume the Dragon King would accept just anyone. On the contrary, he was very picky. He wouldn’t even spare a glance for a Female Cultivator unless she was a top-tier specimen of both talent and beauty. And once he set his sights on someone, they never got away.

To him, resistance was just part of the fun.

Dragon King Hua Jianyu hailed from the Cloud Dragon Sect, ranked twelfth in the Star Alliance. With the backing of such a powerful sect, virtually no one in the Starlight Cultivation Academy could stand against him, save for the Empress and the Celestial King.

When Hua Jianyu heard the news, he too was shocked.

He wasn’t shocked that the Holy Hall dared to take in Yanm Yuyue. He was shocked that Yanm Yuyue had actually refused him!

The rumors that he had used threats were simply absurd. ’That’s a low-class move, far too shameful for someone of my status. I just had a subordinate drop a hint. I never expected her to react so strongly. I have to admit, her reaction has piqued my interest.’

’Could it be... that Yanm Yuyue is playing hard to get?’

A sudden realization dawned on Hua Jianyu. He smiled and shook his head. ’What a clever girl. Even though I’ve seen through her trick, we can still continue this little game.’

Master Wang had no time to concern himself with such matters. Three days later, he was summoned by the Old Demon Dean.

It was the same old place. He met with Lv Yuantian and followed him into that strange passageway. Having been through it once before, Wang Meng knew what to expect. He was actually looking forward to meeting his opponent.

After entering the darkness, Wang Meng waited quietly. Lv Yuantian, who had been beside him, had vanished without a sound.

"Old Lv, you brought this kid again."

"Looks like Old Lv has a lot of faith in him."

The other four men all wore strange smiles. Normally, they wouldn’t bring the same person twice. After the last match, the kid’s tricks had already been exposed.

"Old Lv, you’re not looking down on my Starlight Academy, are you?"

"Old Du, since when did you get so long-winded?" Lv Yuantian’s voice rang out.

"Yi Fan, come out and meet Dean Lv’s prized disciple."

Du Qingtian said, his voice booming.

Wang Meng waited, bored out of his mind. ’Can these guys hurry up with the chitchat?’

A ripple of light bloomed in the darkness, and his opponent appeared.

’Damn, this kid’s not bad looking either,’ Wang Meng thought. ’I didn’t realize there were so many tall, handsome, and strong guys here.’

Compared to the last opponent, this one’s attire was downright magnificent. From his hairstyle to the details of his clothes, everything was meticulous. If he were to walk through the Holy Hall, he would undoubtedly be the center of attention.

"Disciple Yi Fan of the Cyan Cloud Sect, I greet you, Seniors!"

He gave a deep bow as he spoke, glancing at Wang Meng with a faint smile.

Wang Meng smiled back. ’This kid isn’t as arrogant as I expected. He seems alright.’

The Cyan Cloud Sect was a Major Sect among Saint Cultivators. Its disciples were held to strict standards and possessed considerable grace. His demeanor didn’t seem like a facade; it was a natural reaction.

"Old Du, you’re really putting up some capital. This kid must be the strongest one you’ve had in years," Lv Yuantian said with a grin, looking very pleased. This showed that Du Qingtian was taking this seriously.

"Heh heh, Old Lv, how could I bully you? Since you’re using a new disciple from below the fortieth level, I figured I’d play along."

Du Qingtian gave a tit-for-tat reply. Generally speaking, even with adjustments from the Array Technique, a higher-level cultivator would still hold an advantage. But that was just a general rule. A cultivator used to high-level Magic might find it difficult to adapt to suddenly using low-level versions, especially against a powerful opponent. In such cases, it was better to just use a disciple from below the fortieth level to begin with.

Aside from their trump cards—cultivators who had surpassed Minor Perfection—the five great Cultivation Academies all focused on nurturing new talent.

You couldn’t play your trump cards lightly. Whoever showed their hand first would be at a disadvantage. On Lv Yuantian’s side, besides the three giants, he had no other cards to play. That is, until Wang Meng appeared and won him a great deal of face.

"By the way, what’s your name again, kid?" Du Qingtian asked with a smile.

Wang Meng raised his head. "Disciple Wang Meng—from the Holy Hall! And the ’Meng’ in my name means fierce!"

Wang Meng’s voice was loud and proud.

Several of the deans couldn’t help but crack a smile, though it clearly wasn’t one of praise. Beside them, Yi Fan wore a pensive expression.

’The Holy Hall...?’

’It’s definitely not in the Star Alliance’s top ten... I don’t think it’s in the top twenty, either... The top fifty?’

’There are too many. I’ve never paid them any mind.’

Lv Yuantian didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. The little brat had announced it so loudly, as if the Holy Hall was some prestigious name. In a place like this, a sect ranked outside the top fifty was nothing short of an embarrassment.

"Well, Old Lv, you’ve really opened our eyes. I’m impressed, truly!" Du Qingtian chuckled, clearly mocking Lv Yuantian. He was implying that Lv Yuantian was so desperate he was scraping the bottom of the barrel, digging up talent from some backwater sect.

Lv Yuantian steeled himself. "Enough with the trash talk. Let’s see what you’ve got. Wang Meng, you heard him. It seems these gentlemen have never heard of the Holy Hall."