Published: February 24, 2025
At this moment, Nangong Yuqin's heart was in turmoil.
During the more than ten days she spent alone by the giant waterfall, she had thought through many things.
She was certain that seeing other women exchange affectionate glances with Tan Yun made her feel jealous, which meant she had developed inexplicable feelings for him!
At that time, she felt a mix of emotions, and her mind was filled with thoughts of him.
But the more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt.
Why did she have to compete for his attention with other women?
Wasn't it enough for her to just be by his side?
Nangong Yuqin couldn't help but feel wronged.
In the Sacred Sect, she was a talented cultivator, but in her heart, she only wanted to be free to express her feelings for Tan Yun.
Meanwhile, she noticed that Tan Yun was often surrounded by other beauties, and this only deepened her sense of frustration.
She wished to confront him and tell him how she felt, yet the words remained stuck in her throat.
What if he didn't feel the same way?
The thought made her hesitate.
At that moment, Xue Ziyan approached her.
"Yuqin, why do you look so troubled?" Ziyan asked, concern evident in her eyes.
Nangong Yuqin sighed deeply.
"Ziyan, I..." she started to speak but couldn't find the right words.
"Is it about Tan Yun?" Ziyan asked, her intuition sharp.
Nangong Yuqin nodded slowly, her heart racing.
"I just... I can't stand seeing him with other women. It makes me feel so frustrated and jealous," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.
Xue Ziyan smiled knowingly.
"Yuqin, you have to be honest with your feelings. If you like him, let him know."
"But what if he rejects me?" Yuqin replied, her eyes filled with uncertainty.
"Then at least you will have clarity. Besides, if he truly cares for you, he won't turn you away," Ziyan encouraged, placing a comforting hand on Yuqin's shoulder.
Nangong Yuqin took a deep breath, contemplating her friend's words.
Perhaps it was time to face her feelings head-on.
In that moment, she resolved to muster the courage to speak to Tan Yun.
No more hiding her emotions; it was time to embrace them fully.
So, a month ago, she returned to the valley and, for the first time, revealed a smile in front of Jiang Rou and the others.
However, today, as Tan Yun led people to annihilate the disciples of the Divine Soul Celestial Palace, she hated Tan Yun!
“Master, I’m sorry for not being close to you…” Nangong Yuqin's beautiful eyes filled with self-reproach, choking back tears, “I couldn't protect my senior brothers and sisters… I truly apologize.”
“Wuu… But I didn’t expect Tan Yun and his group to be this powerful…”
Nangong Yuqin was in despair, attributing all the blame to herself.
She hated herself, intensely!
She hated her weakness, her inability to protect her fellow sect members!
Wiping away her tears, she clenched her delicate fists until her knuckles turned white, her nails digging into her palms. “Tan Yun, regarding our matters, I will fulfill my vow and once I find out everything, I will personally kill you!”
…
At the same time, Ru Yan Chen, who had escaped tens of thousands of miles while maneuvering the Spirit Vessel, felt pain that turned his face pale!
His left leg bone had been broken by Tan Yun's kick, and five fingers of his left hand were also shattered. In his agony, he trembled and hid inside the Spirit Vessel training room to avoid being attacked by demon beasts!
Ru Yan Chen lay shaking on the training room's bed, his eyes bulging, roaring, “Tan Yun, one day, this young master will ensure that you die a terrible death!”
“One day, this young master will make Huangfu Sacred Sect pay a painful price… No, I will uproot the Huangfu Sacred Sect!”
…
At the entrance to the Abyss of the Buried Gods, nightfall descended.
“Tan Yun, what’s wrong?” Mu Mengyi approached with a worried expression, finding Tan Yun lost in thought.
“Oh, it’s nothing.” Tan Yun smiled faintly.
Mu Mengyi could tell that Tan Yun was hiding his true feelings. Not wanting to pry further, she sadly said, “Just now, Senior Brother Huangfu and the others have already laid our sect's disciples to rest.”