Section 68: Drunken Snow Fox Lord
By Gu Zhenren, February 9, 2013
Xiao Xiaoxian’s theory of shameless persistence temporarily stumped even the Wine King. He was all the rage for a moment.
The young girl in the black robe couldn’t help but chuckle. She was amused by his theory.
The three masters of the Rouge Gate stared at Xiao Xiaoxian, smiling. So, Western Scum was actually such a comedian.
Erlang Tian Jun looked at him thoughtfully.
“Xiaoxian, it seems I’ve underestimated you after all,” Jin Bihan said, shaking her head with a sigh.
“Not at all, not at all,” Xiao Xiaoxian cupped his hands, feigning humility, though a smile bloomed on his lips. He looked at the Wine King, his eyes shining, and said with deep emotion, “I never imagined that Your Excellency, the Wine King, would be my soulmate. After our conversation today, I finally realized I am not alone in my path. Should I achieve something great in the future, today’s conversation will undoubtedly become a beautiful tale. Thank you for your encouragement, Your Excellency, the Wine King!”
With that, he bowed deeply to the Wine King.
“Heh heh,” the Wine King let out a dry laugh. He never expected Xiao Xiaoxian to take such a sharp turn, concluding with a theory of “shameless persistence.” What “not alone in my path”? He felt something was amiss. He had underestimated Xiao Xiaoxian, failing to realize he had ascended from being a practitioner of shamelessness to a theorist. What would happen when he combined theory with practice in the future? It doesn’t bear thinking about!
“A talent,” the Wine King could only sigh inwardly.
Xiao Xiaoxian trembled with excitement. The Wine King’s praise strengthened his resolve and made him feel that his future was bright. The world might not understand him, but they were just common folk who couldn’t comprehend a genius as extraordinary as him. He would walk his own path, wearing others’ shoes, and let them envy and hate him.
His smug, playful demeanor brought smiles to the faces of the women. Yi Yan’s elegance, Fei Yan’s cuteness, Hua Mei’s generosity, and Jin Bihan’s nobility filled the hall with life, making Xiao Xiaoxian gaze at them, dumbfounded. However, he quickly shuddered, remembering they were the Sect Leader’s women and dared not look further. Still, his surging excitement was too much to contain. In his fervor, he turned his attention to the girl in the black robe.
“Little sister, are you interested in joining the Divine Thief Gate?” he asked with a fawning smile, a host of schemes in his mind.
Chu Yun’s expression changed drastically. He flicked his leg, sending Xiao Xiaoxian flying. “You have no eyes! Do you know who this is? This is the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen, one of the current seven Kings. You flippant brat, stay aside!”
The Ten Thousand Poisons Queen!
Jin Bihan and the others hadn’t known this yet. Upon hearing the news, their bodies trembled, and fear flashed in their eyes. Unlike the Wine King, the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen was infamous for her formidable poison skills, which were practically divine. She was cruel and ruthless; her enemies often endured unspeakable torture in her hands. No one knew her true appearance. She was mysterious, known for her enigmatic style among the Seven Kings, her whereabouts in Xingzhou ever-changing. Who knew she would appear here and now?
“Your Majesty, the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen, it is I who have failed to discipline my subordinate and offended Madam. I beg for your forgiveness, Senior,” Chu Yun said, rising from his seat and cupping his fists in a bow.
Xiao Xiaoxian’s face turned ashen, a fine layer of cold sweat on his forehead. Gods, what had he just done? History recorded reckless individuals who, unknowingly, tried to lift the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen’s veil to see her face. Their arms instantly rotted, leaving only bone. Once, someone loudly cursed in front of the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen. This unfortunate soul, who dared to curse her, bubbled and rotted all over his body, writhing in agony. He collapsed to the ground, screaming for three days and nights before dissolving into a puddle of acidic liquid, leaving no trace behind. The Wine King was the most popular among the Kings, befriending heroes and mentoring the younger generation. The Ten Thousand Poisons Queen, however, was the opposite, inspiring dread in all who mentioned her.
“The Sect Leader saved my life!” Xiao Xiaoxian thought in gratitude.
“The Divine Thief Gate has risen from the ashes, and it has a good Sect Leader. Heh heh heh, ignorance is no offense,” the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen said, much to everyone’s relief. She found herself increasingly impressed with Chu Yun. Originally, she thought him a bit rash and impulsive, but now she saw his true nature – steady, responsible, and dependable. Excellent.
“You are magnanimous, Senior. I am impressed,” Chu Yun said, standing tall and graceful, cupping his hands in another bow.
“Keep this ring safe. It will be of great use in the Dragon Gate World,” the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen continued without preamble, instructing Chu Yun.
Chu Yun nodded and retracted the ring. He knew very well why the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen had said that. The Dragon Gate World, unlike the Endless Forest, was established by You Huang. It spanned a vast space, divided into eight smaller worlds. The first layer was the Green Bull Grand Canyon. Countless caves lined the canyon walls. Every eight years, new Sect Leader Rings would form within these caves. Each cave entrance was guarded by a Demonic creature. Defeating these creatures would yield a Sect Leader Ring. Only by possessing a Sect Leader Ring and establishing a Wanderer Sect would one be qualified to enter the second layer. To reach the third layer, one had to develop their Wanderer Sect into a third-rate power. Similarly for the fourth, fifth, and sixth layers. The seventh and eighth layers had never been entered. The Divine Thief Gate was once a first-rate power, and its predecessors had reached the fifth layer. However, according to the standards for Wanderer Sects in the ring, it was now only a second-rate power, meaning they could at most enter the fourth layer. As for the Rouge Gate, it was founded five years ago and developed rapidly after meeting Chu Yun. Although it was now considered a second-rate power in terms of numbers and experts, Hua Mei did not yet have a Sect Leader Ring and could only enter the first layer. However, once she obtained a Sect Leader Ring, the Rouge Gate would officially become a second-rate power, recognized by You Huang, and legitimate. This was also the main purpose of their attending the Wanderer Assembly.
The first layer of the Dragon Gate World was the Green Bull Grand Canyon. The second, third, and subsequent layers consisted of various extreme environments, inhabited by numerous wild and rare Demonic Beasts and Demonic Plants for people to subdue. There were also Demon Soldiers hidden by senior Wanderer sects, mostly rogue cultivators who emulated You Huang, for later generations to collect. Every Wanderer Assembly, Wanderer heroes flocking from all directions almost always reaped some rewards. The Dragon Gate World provided abundant resources for the entire Wanderer world to develop. When it closed, after eight years of recuperation, the Demonic Beasts and plants would flourish again. When it reopened, it would inject new vitality into the development of the Wanderer world, creating a perpetual cycle. You Huang’s thoughtful planning for the development of humanity was evident.
The banquet lasted for over an hour before concluding. The exquisite food and wine were memorable. At the same time, the revelation of the Ten Thousand Poisons Queen’s identity left everyone feeling uneasy. In the following three days, heroes from all walks of life continuously appeared around the inn. Some checked into the Dragon Gate Inn, while a considerable number set up camp nearby, not setting foot inside. After all, there wasn’t just the Wine King among the seven Kings of this world. Moreover, there were eighteen Super-First-Rate powers, creating a chaotic mix of individuals, complex conflicts of interest, grudges, and resentments. Wanderer heroes valued freedom and possessed an inherent pride. Disputes akin to death matches were not uncommon. The fervor surrounding Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun’s battle thus spread rapidly.
“Did you hear? Little Tyrant fought Erlang Tian Jun.”
“Hey, it’s all over now, who doesn’t know? These two are both extraordinary, the most outstanding young geniuses in Xingzhou for centuries. At only seventeen, to have so many Tribulation Demons is truly enviable.”
“Chu Yun, I’d say he narrowly defeated Erlang Tian Jun. I heard he started planning from the moment he entered the inn. Erlang Tian Jun losing to his intelligence is not unjust.”
“Actually, his intelligence has always been outstanding, merely overshadowed by the title ‘Little Tyrant’. His ‘one against ten thousand’ in the Archipelago back then was a ruse.”
“All warfare is based on deception. He has extensive battlefield experience and was a great contributor to the Shu family’s unification of the Archipelago. Such intelligence is only natural.”
“Originally, I thought he was a replica of Chu Bawang. Now it seems many people were mistaken. This intelligence is as cunning as a fox.”
“Fox Lord… A mysterious powerhouse. That’s how he evaluated Chu Yun after the battle. Later, the Wine King added two more words before the Fox Lord – Drunken Snow.”
“Drunken Snow Fox Lord?”
“That’s right. You didn’t witness the battle. His Drunken Snow Saber is terrifying, truly the sharpest offensive weapon among those of equal cultivation. Erlang Tian Jun’s Divine Moon Crescent Halberd was shattered by it. A single strike could wound the Tribulation Demon Tengu. Tsk tsk!”
Speaking of that battle, what left the deepest impression was not the Tribulation Demon Jianmu, valued at millions of years, nor Erlang Tian Jun’s mysterious Divine Path Technique, nor King Bimmu’s ultimate Grass World Forest Sea Technique, but Chu Yun’s Innate Drunken Snow Saber. Its offensive power was astonishingly terrifying. The Drunken Snow Saber, the Sky Fox, Jun level powerhouse, combined with outstanding intellect, quickly led to the title “Drunken Snow Fox Lord” replacing “Little Tyrant,” pushing Erlang Tian Jun down one spot to seventh place on the Teng List’s Jun level.
“Drunken Snow Fox Lord? Hmph! You’ve stolen all the limelight. You’ve been hiding in your room these past few days, refusing to come out. I can’t even challenge you. But when the Dragon Gate World opens next, where will you hide?!” Sun Yan, the young master of the Lava Gang, who had personally witnessed Chu Yun’s battle with Erlang Tian Jun, felt his fighting spirit ignited. He had checked into the Dragon Gate Inn, determined to challenge Chu Yun, but Chu Yun and his companions had remained secluded, never appearing in public, leaving him frustrated.
“Chu Yun. I will settle the score for framing me in the Dunhuang Sand Eye,” Leng Moming sneered inwardly, wiping his demon sword.
“City Lord, I’ve investigated and confirmed that Chu Yun and Erlang Tian Jun are indeed staying at the Dragon Gate Inn,” Gui Li reported respectfully to Marquis Wu Chang.
“Hmph! Daring to kill people from my Nine Nether City. Both of these brats deserve to die!” Marquis Wu Chang’s voice was extremely cold, his killing intent palpable.
These individuals were just representatives. Xingzhou was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and countless eyes were fixed on Chu Yun. This was the risk and price of achieving fame at a young age. Amidst such turbulent undercurrents, the grand and majestic figure of the Dragon Gate gradually materialized amidst the desert winds and sand.
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