Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 335 - 323 Rumors Arise (3/3)

Chapter 335: Chapter 323 Rumors Arise (3/3)

The world had drastically changed, and there was no way forward!

The entire landscape had transformed, the original official road no longer existed, and it was a wasteland for thousands of miles, presenting a scene of the apocalypse with rolling magma everywhere as if the whole world had turned into a realm of flames.

Zhou Heng looked towards Huo Tian, whose queenly demeanor as a Peerless Heavenly Maiden became ever more pronounced. Faced with such a terrifying scene, she remained undisturbed, sitting leisurely in the carriage, watching the changes in the wind and clouds.

The carriage continued to move forward, with aftershocks unceasing along the way. It wasn’t just here that had volcanic eruptions; earthquakes and tsunamis were happening everywhere, albeit to varying degrees.

What had happened to this world?

The carriage shook and swayed, and Zhou Heng, much like Huo Tian, spent most of his days inside the carriage. However, he was not as relaxed as Huo Tian, constantly thinking about the issues concerning Deities. He was only a step away from this milestone.

When they stopped, he would ponder what Huo Tian’s origins could be. A naturally born Immortal from Heaven and Earth?

—If she were a mortal, Zhou Heng would never believe it!

But Huo Tian’s memory was a blank slate, and nothing could be gleaned from her, though perhaps... the Old Donkey might know something about her origins!

And there was Black Sword, another odd character. Although a fragment had been repaired, there seemed to be no change at all; it had merely grown a bit longer.

Zhou Heng’s Dantian space was too vast, and even though he cultivated daily with Upper Grade Spirit Stones, his progress over two months was still very pitiful, almost like marking time. His path of cultivation seemed destined for plunder and slaughter.

Two months later, he finally returned to the Shangtian Martial Pavilion.

Fortunately, the Imperial Capital was protected by powerful defensive Formations. As long as the prior cataclysmic changes hadn’t occurred directly around the Imperial Capital, blocking the aftermath was completely out of the question. The place remained bustling as usual, but it was now considerably chaotic with countless refugees.

Huo Tian wore a hat to cover her unrivaled beauty, to avoid causing a major sensation and attracting unnecessary trouble.

Zhou Heng paid a significant amount to dismiss the two coachmen and walked towards his private villa with Huo Tian.

"Zhou Heng!"

When he returned to the courtyard, Ying Mengfan and the other ladies were still attending classes at the Lingwu Pavilion; only Xiao Huoshui, Nangong Yuerong, Orchid Concubine, and Mei Yixiang were there. Apart from Miss Mei, the other three women greeted him upon his return.

"Step back!" Huo Tian suddenly raised her head, her queenly presence swirling fiercely.

Upon seeing her unrivaled beauty, all four women were shocked, displaying disbelieving expressions.

In this world, there actually was such an exceedingly beautiful woman!

Beauty breeds jealousy; a beautiful woman would not easily admit defeat to another’s beauty. Yet Huo Tian was different; her beauty transcended all, so ravishing that it prevented any woman from feeling envious!

Under her queenly presence, Xiao Huoshui and the other two women involuntarily stopped in their tracks, finding it only natural to obey her command.

Enchanted and entranced, they were all stunned by Huo Tian’s breathtaking beauty.

"Ahem!" Zhou Heng coughed heavily, asserting his own presence.

Boom, his presence sent a shockwave that snapped the four women back to their senses.

In their hearts, Zhou Heng’s imposing figure loomed large like a Heavenly God, successfully dispelling the unparalleled beauty of Huo Tian.

"Step back!" Huo Tian commanded again.

Xiao Huoshui and the other two women did not dare to disobey and drew back. Although the Peerless Heavenly Maiden’s cultivation level was pathetically low, she possessed an indescribable grand aura; even the likes of Yang Zhan and Black Donkey would prostrate themselves before her, let alone Xiao Huoshui and the others.

"Her name is Huo Tian, a friend!" Zhou Heng introduced her to the four women, then said to Huo Tian, "These three are maids in the house; this one is also my friend!"

With dignity, Huo Tian nodded slightly, proudly entering the inner room, completely disregarding the four women with full queenly demeanor.

All four were fixated on Huo Tian, and only when she entered the room did they turn their gazes to Zhou Heng. Xiao Huoshui said, "Things are a bit ominous right now, the entire Martial Pavilion is talking about you obtaining the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate, saying they need an explanation when you return!"

"An explanation? What explanation?" Zhou Heng was somewhat baffled. Whether he had received the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate or not, what did it have to do with others? That’s right, they were envious; that was an inheritance of the Divinity Transformation Realm, and anyone who received it could possibly become a Heavenly Venerate!

But let’s say Zhou Heng indeed hadn’t received the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate; even if he had, by what right must he hand it over?

He actually wanted to see who would dare to come!

Knock, knock, knock, the front door suddenly sounded.

Well, that was quick!

Zhou Heng waved his hand and said, "You all go into the inner room with Huo Tian!" After speaking, he walked to the front door and opened it.

"Brother Zhou!" At the doorway, a stunningly beautiful woman was standing elegantly, her body like ice and jade, radiating a divine glow, she was indeed the Ice Phoenix Lady.

Zhou Heng was somewhat surprised; he had not expected her to be the first to seek him out! Given her temperament and cultivation level, why would she need to be the one sticking her neck out?

"Miss Xing, what advice do you have?" he asked, leaning against the door.

"Won’t you invite me in to sit?" The Ice Phoenix Lady revealed a smile, cold yet dazzling.

Zhou Heng indeed had no such intention, but since she had mentioned it openly, he would appear petty if he refused now. He stepped aside and said, "Please come in!"

The two went to the drawing room. Zhou Heng didn’t call for Xiao Huoshui or others to serve tea or pastries; instead, he went straight to the point, "Is it about the matter of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate?"

"Since Brother Zhou is so straightforward, I won’t beat around the bush either!" The Ice Phoenix Lady wore a slight smile, renowned as the Ice Phoenix; her smiling face towards Zhou Heng could make countless men envious to death.

Zhou Heng did not take it to heart— with Huo Tian, that Peerless Heavenly Maiden, who else in the world could compare to her? He merely smiled faintly and said, "Please speak!"

The Ice Phoenix Lady’s expression became serious and said, "Brother Zhou, I don’t mean to belittle, but you don’t have a powerful force backing you, is that correct?"

"Correct!" Zhou Heng nodded.

"Since the time of the Great Eternal Emperor, the Martial Path has declined, and no one has reached the Divinity Transformation Realm. The main reason is the breaking of the inheritance at the level of Divinity Transformation Realm, making it impossible for anyone to reach such heights!"

The Ice Phoenix Lady then spoke about something that seemed completely unrelated yet continued, "Unless a genius appears, endowed with great wisdom to break through the constraints of heaven and earth, advance into the Divinity Transformation Realm, and reopen this gate! Otherwise, one must obtain the inheritance of the Divinity Transformation Realm from ancient times!"

"Brother Zhou, without sufficient power to protect, the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate will only bring you immense disaster! Every Divine Infant Realm and Nascent Soul Realm force will become your enemy, forcing Brother Zhou to surrender the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate!"

"The Point Star Sect is willing to open its doors to you. As long as Brother Zhou brings this inheritance and joins our sect, even the old ancestor of the sect is willing to appoint you as the next Sect Master. Once Brother Zhou breaks into the Nascent Soul Realm, the current Sect Master will naturally abdicate and delegate!"

She was a good persuader, painting Zhou Heng’s situation as extremely dangerous, then extending a saving hand like a savior, even granting him the nominal title of the next Sect Master— she truly showed great sincerity!

But in fact, the Point Star Sect had not offered any substantial benefits, yet they gained a Divinity Transformation Realm inheritance for free!

The next Sect Master?

Let alone being just a figurehead with no real power, even if Zhou Heng did become the Sect Master, why not? Such a brilliant talent definitely deserved to be pulled into the Point Star Sect, which was a sect, not a family business that needed the same bloodline.

Zhou Heng couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Miss Xing truly has a gift for words, your tongue blossoms like a lotus, almost moving my heart! Unfortunately, I have not received the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate; I’m afraid Miss Xing might be disappointed!"

"Brother Zhou, at this point, are you still going to beat around the bush with me?" The Ice Phoenix Lady showed a hint of displeasure, "Brother Zhou, I haven’t lied at all. In less than a month, the whole world will be stirred because of you! Even the Alien Races, once they get the news, will send experts to forcefully take the Divinity Transformation Realm inheritance!"

"Once it falls into their hands, that will be the doomsday for all of humanity!"

"Brother Zhou, you wouldn’t want to be that eternal sinner!"

She spoke righteously, holding the moral high ground.

Zhou Heng sighed and said, "I’ll say it one more time, and this is the last time—I have not received the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate!" It wasn’t surprising that people misjudged him for taking the inheritance, considering the shocking events that had occurred in the peach grove.

Seeing Zhou Heng looking at her, the Ice Phoenix Lady suddenly felt a spark, her expression turned extremely cold, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "Brother Zhou, handing over the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate would be a contribution to all of humanity, and marrying Yewu isn’t impossible!"

Zhou Heng’s face twitched—this woman was too full of herself, thinking his repeated refusals were because he had designs on her, trying to bargain. He laughed heartily and said, "Miss Xing, don’t say anymore, otherwise the friendship that we might still claim would completely vanish!"

"Please leave!" He made a shooing gesture.

"Brother Zhou, please reconsider. I will visit again in three days, hoping Brother Zhou will have changed his mind!" The Ice Phoenix Lady did not persist further. She cupped her fists towards Zhou Heng and turned to leave.

Not long after the Ice Phoenix Lady had left, Sang Qingshan also came to visit with more or less the same agenda, only this time the terms were different— he wanted to appoint Zhou Heng as a Guest Elder of the Sang Family and offered a great number of treasures.

At least in terms of sincerity, it was much more meaningful than what the Ice Phoenix Lady had offered.

Zhou Heng’s fondness for Sang Qingshan was far greater than for the Ice Phoenix Lady. He spoke openly and honestly with Sang Qingshan throughout the evening, making him believe that he had not received the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate.

But that was limited only to Sang Qingshan as an individual— the Sang Family would absolutely not give up on the Divinity Transformation Realm inheritance, even if it were just a rumor they heard.

Sang Qingshan was helpless in this matter and could only do his best to persuade his family, but the Divine Infant Realm old ancestor of the Sang Family had been stuck at this realm for far too long, and his lifespan was nearing its end. With even the slightest hope, this old ancestor would take the risk.

Subsequently, many people representing different forces spoke to Zhou Heng, demanding that he surrender the inheritance of the Three Yang Heavenly Venerate.

Zhou Heng grew increasingly impatient. For those who were polite, he would politely see them out; but if someone was impolite in their actions or words, he would simply punch them out the door.

Up to the moment, Martial Pavilion had not made any moves, not pressuring him, but the undercurrents were churning, brewing a storm in the making. (To be continued. If you like this novel, you are welcome to vote, and recommend it at qidian.com. Your support is the greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)