Chapter 910 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

In the main hall. “I have everything prepared,” the ethereal chief said. “Has the Star Rainbow Immortal mentioned anything to you these past days?” Although the Star Rainbow Immortal resided at the peak of the lofty Heavenly Peak, she could keep an eye on everything in the Northern Mountain Range if she wished. Communicating with people regardless of space was an easy feat for a superpower at the mid-stage of transcending tribulation. “No,” Tang Xin shook her head. Besides the message she sent to meet with her upon leaving the ruins, there had been no further communication. “She did not stop you from looking for help, nor did she expressly forbid it,” the ethereal chief pondered. “I should be able to assist. Alright, the two of us will not disturb the seniors any further.” “What about Lianxin?” the senior sister asked. “She is still comprehending the Supreme Seal,” the elder stroked his long beard. “It seems she has gained quite a bit.” Allowing a saintess of the Dao to enter their clan's forbidden grounds was the ethereal clan's subtle way of expressing their stance to the outside world. It seemed likely that Lianxin's actions in the Northern Three Provinces would proceed smoothly. Ethereal Bell certainly clamored to accompany Tang Xin, but being a transcending tribulation mid-stage immortal, the ethereal chief did not dare to indulge her and naturally rejected her request. After concluding the trivial matters, the ethereal chief transported Tang Xin through space and time, and before long, they arrived at the foot of Heavenly Peak. As rumored, it was indeed a mountain that seemed to stretch endlessly toward the sky, its peak unattainable. Beneath the clouds, the mountain appeared a dark brown, with hardly any vegetation in sight. It stood like a wall that had been there for countless years, giving off a somewhat oppressive feeling. “This mountain is no ordinary peak,” the chief said. “Entering the stream in front of us brings one under the influence of the mountain's forces. Within lies various incomprehensible powers that even powerful transcending tribulation individuals would find disruptive.” Ordinary peaks, no matter how high, would only involve a few steps for high-level cultivators. Therefore, the difficulty that Heavenly Peak presented must stem from special reasons. “Let's go,” Tang Xin took a deep breath. “Perhaps this is a test set by the Star Rainbow Immortal?” The elder nodded slightly, his fingers gathering white light and tapping Star Rainbow Immortal's forehead. Instantly, she felt her body lighten, as if she might float away. The two proceeded through the meandering stream and swiftly advanced uphill. Initially, everything seemed normal. The speed of transcending tribulation cultivators was extremely fast, and even though the chief was cautious and restrained his pace, they quickly entered the white clouds, leaving the sights of the foothills behind. The surrounding atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive as Tang Xin silently followed the ethereal chief. “Roar!” Suddenly, several ferocious beasts leaped out from the mist, their large jaws opening as they pounced. “Humph.” The elder grunted and used a few invisible gestures, causing the beasts to burst into pieces and revert to mist. The chief did not explain what these creatures were but continued to vigilantly observe their surroundings, ready to unleash a decisive attack at the first sign of disturbance. In just a short while, he had already defused over a hundred attacks. When the clouds were left behind, a path cleared for them, revealing a mountain strewn with burning flames and flying knives, forming a literal sea of dangers. As to why there would be a sea of fire and flying knives in the icy winds atop a high mountain, the senior sister did not ask. The elder's expression grew even more serious. He took out a piece of talisman and began inscribing on it. After half an hour, sweat began to form on his cheeks. “Divine art!” The elder threw the talisman into the air, and it transformed into a line of guards clad in golden armor, their faces hidden, radiating an impenetrable aura. These guards surrounded the two and stepped into the sea of fire and blades, with the flying knives pummeling their armor like a fierce storm, the flames scorching them as they slipped through the cracks, carrying a destructive force. The chief continuously infused energy into the talisman, but due to the alarming consumption in the sea of fire and blades, he began to struggle. Even as the chief of the transcendent clan, his strength placed him at the forefront of the transcending tribulation initial stage. Yet, the Star Rainbow Senior still had not shown herself, and the tests she set up managed to halt everyone in their tracks. It took half the day to traverse the sea of fire, leaving the chief depleted and in need of rest. “We have one last trial,” the chief took a deep breath. “To reach the sealing stage, we must withstand the Nine Heavens Gale and ascend to the mountaintop. This trial is extremely perilous; on my first attempt, I nearly allowed the Gale to blow me beyond the Nine Heavens.” “Senior, thank you for helping me get here. I'll continue on my own from now on.” “Huh? Why?” the chief frowned in confusion. “I can sense that these trials on the mountain are not fixed but rather change according to the Star Rainbow Immortal's mood,” she said with determination. “If the Immortal wishes to see me, she will let me ascend. If she wants to test me, your presence will not affect the outcome.” Upon hearing the senior sister's explanation, the chief was momentarily at a loss. He had not perceived this aspect before. When he had ascended the mountain earlier, he had done so alone. After a moment of contemplation, he nodded and said, “Very well, I'll stay here. If anything happens, it'll be easier for me to offer assistance.” “Thank you, Chief.” Tang Xin saluted with clasped hands and proceeded up the mountain path unaccompanied. As the elder had indicated, her cultivation was entirely sealed, and she frequently encountered dangerous gales that made it impossible to keep her eyes open. The wind intensified, causing the senior sister's long hair to thrash wildly, and her stance became unsteady, as if she might fall at any moment. “Why are you climbing the mountain?” the voice of the Star Rainbow Senior echoed in the howling wind. “Isn't it because you asked me to?” The senior sister shielded her face with her hand, struggling to advance. “Do you have the determination to climb?” She inquired once more. “I've come this far. Can I really give up now?” Whoosh! A fierce gust swept in, and without her cultivation or strength, Tang Xin was unable to withstand the powerful forces of nature, and soon, she was thrown into the air, tumbling in all directions, before losing consciousness. After an unknown amount of time, the wind gradually subsided, and she was gently laid on the grass, seemingly on the waiting arms of a woman. “You are indeed extraordinary,” the woman murmured as she stroked the senior sister's face gently.