Having read countless web novels, you knew just how absurdly lucky these Destiny's Children could be—they always stumbled into one stroke of luck after another to cheat death. You'd never let Sun Zhong hold back even an ounce of his strength, not wanting to leave any room for accidents. At the same time, you were itching to see just what tricks this Destiny's Child Ye Fan had up his sleeve.
Though confused, Sun Zhong—your protector and driver—obeyed your order without hesitation. His physical body tore through the air, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
BOOM!
Ye Fan, who'd been rushing over in a panic, suddenly felt a bone-chilling dread wash over him. The next second, a massive golden hand lunged toward his head, claws outstretched.
"A Saint Ascension Realm powerhouse!!!"
Ye Fan screamed in terror, certain that his doom was sealed. But in the nick of time, a wisp of soul light erupted from his body, temporarily boosting his cultivation from the Fourth-Rank Divine Ability Realm to the Fifth-Rank Mountain and River Realm. He narrowly dodged Sun Zhong's killing blow.
RIIIP!
Sun Zhong tore off one of Ye Fan's hands, but the instant the wound appeared, it was wrapped in soul light. Ye Fan didn't dare linger for a second, fleeing into the distance at top speed.
At this point, he clearly couldn't care less about Liu Yue—his own life was the only thing that mattered.
"Bold! To hide a remnant soul on your person?!"
Sun Zhong frowned deeply, snorting in anger before darting off in pursuit of Ye Fan.
"So he's one of those Destiny's Children with a *Grandpa* hiding in his body! Those are the most troublesome ones—always pulling some last-minute power-up to turn the tables."
Watching the simulation unfold, Sun Qian instantly recognized the anomaly in Ye Fan's power and the nature of his cheat ability.
Nine times out of ten, it was the remnant soul of some ancient powerhouse playing the role of the "Grandpa" mentor.
And who knew just how strong that remnant soul had been in its prime?
To cling to consciousness as a soul fragment, attached to an object, its owner must have been at least a Heavenly Human Realm cultivator in life.
Maybe even an Earth Immortal…
Watching Sun Zhong chase after Ye Fan, you roughly guessed the biggest trump card this Destiny's Child held—and felt a surge of confidence in your plans.
You didn't wait for Sun Zhong to return. From what you knew about Destiny's Children, Sun Zhong would probably struggle to take Ye Fan down anytime soon. In fact, there was a good chance Ye Fan would slip through his fingers.
But that was more than enough for you.
All you wanted was to drive this annoying cockroach Ye Fan away first, so he wouldn't meddle with your next moves.
You got out of the car alone, picked up Liu Yue, and followed the exact same path as you did in the first simulation—except this time, you were the one behind the wheel.
...You brought Liu Yue to your destination and began the detoxification process, all while cultivating the Ancient Dragon Elephant Scripture…
...An hour later, you advanced to the Mid-Profound Connection Realm, gaining a deeper understanding of the Ancient Dragon Elephant Scripture. Your strength surged once more, adding the Strength of Three Elephants to your arsenal.
...Another half hour passed, and you broke through to the High-Profound Connection Realm. The ancient elephant power within your body began to fuse rapidly, eventually condensing into the Strength of One Dragon. At this moment, even without mastering any cultivation techniques or martial arts, your raw physical power alone was enough to punch any other Profound Connection Realm cultivator to death with a single blow.
...You noticed your cultivation speed starting to slow down. Evidently, the boost from Liu Yue's Destined Fate Energy was fading—or perhaps, as your realm grew higher, you simply needed more resources to keep advancing.
...She woke up. This time, unlike the first simulation, you didn't knock her out again. Instead, you grabbed her by the throat, your voice dripping with lethal intent as you interrogated her: 「Tell me. Why did you show up here tonight? If you don't talk, I'll wipe out every last member of the Liu Clan.」
Ever since the first simulation, you'd felt that Liu Yue's appearance tonight was far too coincidental. There had to be something fishy going on—something that might even be linked to the hidden mastermind.
Liu Yue was clearly terrified out of her wits. Your ferocious expression, paired with the suffocating pressure on her throat, broke her instantly. She blurted out that the Liu Clan was on the brink of collapse, its fortunes in free fall. Her father had organized a dinner party tonight, hoping to arrange a marriage between her and the eldest young master of the Zhao Clan, all to save the Liu Clan from ruin.
Unwilling to trade her own life for the clan's survival, she'd snuck out midway through the feast, claiming she needed to use the restroom. But as she ran, she'd suddenly felt lightheaded and passed out.
"The Zhao Clan? One of the Four Great Clans of Magic City?"
Sun Qian raised an eyebrow in surprise.
The Four Great Clans of Magic City were all local overlords, each guarded by a Saint Ascension Realm powerhouse.
While they couldn't hold a candle to the Sun Clan's overwhelming power, they were deeply rooted in the region, with tangled interests tied to countless other formidable forces.
Could the Zhao Clan of Magic City be in cahoots with the hidden mastermind? Or maybe even acting as his accomplice?
Heartless and ruthless, you already had some suspicions and a plan forming in your mind.
Your Supreme Imperial Bone stirred to life, forcefully siphoning off more of Liu Yue's Destined Fate Energy, temporarily granting you a boost of Destiny's Blessing.
You sensed that Liu Yue was still holding something back, not telling you the whole truth. Just as you were about to press her further, that bone-chilling sense of dread washed over you once again.
*It's here!*
The hidden mastermind from the first simulation.
BOOM!
A deafening crash erupted from downstairs in the hotel. You listened closely, picking up snippets of conversation—powerhouse cultivators from both the Liu and Zhao Clans were here, seemingly come to capture someone.
You knew without a doubt that their arrival was connected to the mastermind. He was clearly trying to use their hands to get rid of you.
Faced with the approaching cultivators from the Liu and Zhao Clans, you didn't hesitate for a second. You weren't going to stick around and fight. Activating Greased Lightning once more, you bolted for the exit.
You didn't dare take the risk. Who knew if the so-called mastermind was hiding among the Liu and Zhao cultivators? For all you knew, these people weren't even *real* members of those clans! One wrong move, and you'd be starting over from scratch—dead and gone.
You fled, your Greased Lightning talent allowing you to slip past prying eyes. You made your way to a remote mountain forest, dove into a pool, and went into hiding, suppressing your aura completely.
Ten minutes later, a black-and-white Maybach pulled up in the distance, seemingly searching for something.
Soon, a voice rang out from the car—Sun Zhong's voice, calling your name.
*This time, it really is him?*
You breathed a sigh of relief, climbing out of the pool and striding toward the car. You channeled your spiritual energy, drying your clothes in an instant, then hopped into the vehicle without hesitation.
But the moment you sat down, that bone-chilling dread washed over you again. The Destiny's Blessing within you screamed a warning.
「Got you!」
In the front seat, the "driver" Sun Zhong's head spun a full 720 degrees. Blood gushed from his seven orifices as he stared straight at you, a triumphant grin splitting his face.
But instead of panicking, you smiled back, just as smug and confident.
「No. I got *you*.」