NOVEL NEXT Chapter 4:
Chapter 4: Cold and Proud Saintess? I Killed Her!:
“Greetings, Holy Lord.”
Qin Jiuge bowed respectfully atop the high platform in the square.
“Hmm.”
The Holy Lord of the Absolute Beginning Holy Land, a middle-aged scholar with a reserved demeanor, nodded in response to Qin Jiuge, though somewhat indifferently.
Qin Jiuge didn’t mind.
Although his previous self had decent talent, in a vast place like the Absolute Beginning Holy Land, he was only considered above average. Nowhere close to the top-tier prodigies—his current cultivation was mostly due to rare treasures.
Moreover, he had chased after Nangong Xiyue like a simp, lowering himself to the point of public ridicule.
Even the Holy Lord found it disgraceful.
In his opinion, Qin Jiuge had lost his dignity as a man.
A man should have backbone; women should be won over, not fawned over.
“Xiao Jiuge, what do you think of that young man in the dark robe with a black sword on his back?”
The Holy Lord asked suddenly.
Qin Jiuge, surprised, followed the Holy Lord’s gaze.
Amid the bustling crowd of disciples stood a young man in black, with a cold expression and upright posture, a sharp contrast to those around him. Among hundreds, he stood out like a crane among chickens.
With his arms crossed, he gazed at the sky.
His entire being radiated an aura of pride, as if he were born with the air of a strong contender.
Nearby disciples looked at him with a mix of reverence from the men and fervent admiration from the women.
Just one glance revealed his extraordinary presence.
“Not bad.”
Qin Jiuge replied indifferently.
He recognized the youth as the protagonist, Ye Chen.
In his previous life, he had always avoided Ye Chen. The protagonist’s destiny was strong, and as a villain, getting too close would trigger a backlash from that luck.
But in this life, with the system shielding him from 90% of the heavenly forces, there was nothing to fear.
He could kill Ye Chen on the spot and not be worried.
“Haha, not bad is an understatement!”
“I heard from Xiyue that this youth comes from a humble family in a remote area, yet he has an unyielding spirit. After only two years of cultivation, he has reached the Transformation Dragon Realm and can cross realms to kill his enemies. He even won first place in the Great Battle of a Hundred Nations. His future potential is boundless.”
“Look at the spiritual aura surrounding him. He likely possesses a unique physique.”
The Holy Lord stroked his beard and laughed.
Clearly, Nangong Xiyue had mentioned Ye Chen’s feats to him, and the Holy Lord was quite pleased. He even seemed inclined to take Ye Chen as his personal disciple.
In this world, the realms of cultivation were as follows:
Sea of Wheels, Palace of the Dao, Four Extremes, Transformation Dragon, Celestial Platform, Mighty Being, True King, Saint, Saint King, Great Saint, and Great Emperor.
Each major realm was a chasm in itself.
To rise from being a mere waste to the Transformation Dragon Realm in just two years was the mark of a true prodigy.
No wonder he was the protagonist!
Qin Jiuge smiled faintly, “Congratulations on finding such an outstanding disciple, Holy Lord. Soon, this junior brother will surely become a pillar of strength for our Holy Land.”
‘Of course, that is if he doesn’t cross me!’
He kept the latter part to himself.
Whether it was the heroine or the protagonist, if not for the system’s missions, he wouldn’t even bother with them.
In this life, all Qin Jiuge desired was freedom, a path beyond fate, a life of his choosing. If they didn’t bother him, he’d leave them be; none of it concerned him.
But if anyone provoked him, even an emperor or immortal king, Qin Jiuge would cut them down.
“I’m relieved to hear that,”
The Holy Lord chuckled, patting Qin Jiuge’s shoulder with a knowing look. “The position of Holy Son in the sect has been vacant for some time. I hope this young man won’t disappoint me in the upcoming trials.”
His words were no longer subtle—they were a clear indication.
“Holy Lord, there’s no need to consider my father’s feelings. As impressive as Junior Sister Xiyue may be, she’s still far from a match for me.”
Qin Jiuge said casually.
It was clear that the Holy Lord was gently trying to talk sense into Qin Jiuge, intending to make Ye Chen the Holy Son and even hoping Ye Chen would become his son-in-law.
But out of respect for Qin Jiuge’s father, the Great Elder, he was being polite about it.
“What?”
The Holy Lord was stunned, his expression one of disbelief. Did he mishear?
But as the Holy Lord, there was no way he misheard!
“Good…very good!”
“In all these years, I never realized you were so arrogant, Qin Jiuge!”
The Holy Lord laughed in anger.
Did he just say that his daughter wasn’t worthy of Qin Jiuge?
He seemed to hear the greatest joke. After all these years, who had been following his daughter around, showering her with affection, behaving like a sycophant?
In terms of appearance, his daughter Xiyue was called the “Cold Fairy” and was renowned as the most beautiful woman in the Eastern Domain.
As for talent, his daughter was born with the Cold Moon Ice Phoenix physique, one of the top ten among three thousand physiques, with exceptional comprehension. At just sixteen, she was already in the Celestial Platform Realm and could establish her own sect if she left the Holy Land.
All disciples in the Holy Land saw her as a goddess.
In the Eastern Domain, countless Holy Sons and Divine Sons had long admired her.
Yet here was Qin Jiuge, speaking such audacious words.
Hmph! He must have lost his mind from despair!
“…”
Seeing the barely contained fury on the Holy Lord’s face, Qin Jiuge felt exasperated. He had only spoken the truth.
Was Nangong Xiyue beautiful?
Of course, she was stunning.
Even by Qin Jiuge’s standards, her beauty was beyond question!
But what did that have to do with him?
He was no longer the villainous simp controlled by the heavenly way!
He had already slain the breathtaking White-Clad Empress, so what was a mere Celestial Platform flower vase like Nangong Xiyue? Besides, she had always despised Qin Jiuge.
In his previous life, Nangong Xiyue was one of those he had killed as well.
One stab to the heart, and it was over.