CHAPTER 402: CH-402: GOING TO THE CULTIVATION TOWER

Even Wang Ming was left staring speechlessly at the departing figure, then he turned his head toward Min Li.

"Peak Master really is petty and childish," Min Li said with a twitch of her lips, only to see Wang Ming staring at her intently, which caused her to blush.

"What?" Min Li asked nervously.

"Nothing. I just didn’t expect you to be this wild. Who would’ve thought you’d be like that?" Wang Ming teased, making her blush deepen as she pouted.

"By the way, do you want to come with me? I’m heading to the Cultivation Tower," Wang Ming said. If they hadn’t called him yesterday, he would have already gone to check it out.

"Sure! That’s actually the main reason I came to the sect," Min Li said excitedly, her eyes shining at the thought.

"Wait, let me call the girls and inform them first," Wang Ming said as he picked up his communication token. After he was done, he took Min Li along and headed toward the Cultivation Tower.

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"Tsk, this place is still as unpleasant as ever," Zhou Huixin clicked her tongue as she arrived at the entrance of Violet Peak, which Mu Feixu was the master of.

"Huh, Peak Master Zhou?" The guards, upon seeing Zhou Huixin, widened their eyes in disbelief and even rubbed them as if to confirm what they were seeing.

"Hmph." Zhou Huixin snorted, ignoring them entirely as she strode into the peak before they could react.

"Heavens, why the hell is this crazy woman here again? Every time she comes, she causes problems for the Peak Master, and we’re the ones who have to suffer her anger afterward," one of the guards cried out. The last time Zhou Huixin had come to this peak was over a decade ago, but he still remembered vividly—after Zhou Huixin left, Mu Feixu had vented her rage under the guise of "training," tormenting everyone on the peak.

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Mu Feixu was sitting in lotus position, trying to cultivate, but a constant frown lingered on her face.

’That bitch took all the good disciples, and now my position is in danger.’ Mu Feixu felt a flicker of annoyance as she recalled how Zhou Huixin had snatched up Wang Ming, Bai Lingxi, and Min Li.

’And on top of that, I heard Feng Mei became his partner and might join the Jade Peak as well...’ She gritted her teeth. The thought made her tense—if Jade Peak rose in the rankings, she might end up being branded the master of the weakest peak.

"Why the hell is she here?" Mu Feixu suddenly opened her eyes, irritation bubbling up from deep within as she sensed a familiar presence approaching.

"Feixu, my friend, where are you?" The sweet, teasing voice of Zhou Huixin echoed, sending a chill down Mu Feixu’s spine. A flicker of unease flashed through her eyes.

’She must have come just to annoy me.’ Mu Feixu snorted, then forced her face into a mask of indifference just as Zhou Huixin came into view.

"Long time no see," Zhou Huixin said with a smile when she saw Mu Feixu glaring at her coldly.

"Please stop talking in that ridiculously sweet voice," Mu Feixu replied with a hint of disgust. Zhou Huixin faltered for a moment and was about to say something when Mu Feixu cut her off.

"Why are you here anyway?" Mu Feixu asked, frowning.

"Tsk, if you really want to know, I’ll tell you, bitch," Zhou Huixin sneered. Veins bulged on Mu Feixu’s forehead, but she took a deep breath to calm herself.

"I’ve brought good news," Zhou Huixin continued with a bright smile.

"Good news?" Mu Feixu raised an eyebrow. She felt uneasy—Zhou Huixin’s good news was almost always bad news for her.

"I’ve reached the Golden Core Realm," Zhou Huixin said proudly, watching closely for a reaction. But her smile faltered when she saw only indifference on Mu Feixu’s face.

’Looks like I’ll have to push her buttons’ Zhou Huixin smirked mischievously.

"Are you jealous? Of course you are. I’m more beautiful than you, and now I’m stronger too," Zhou Huixin taunted, watching veins appear on Mu Feixu’s face.

"You’re ugly."

"You’re useless."

"You’ll always be the weakest Peak."

"You’re nothing but a jealous, low bitch."

Zhou Huixin kept provoking until Mu Feixu’s face turned red with rage, and she finally snapped.

"Damn bitch—fight me!" Mu Feixu roared as she launched an attack.

"Haha! Come at me—I’m stronger now!" Zhou Huixin responded in kind, clashing with her rival.

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While Mu Feixu and Zhou Huixin were fighting, Wang Ming and Min Li arrived at the Cultivation Tower, which stood taller than the largest building on Earth.

"I can feel the spiritual energy growing denser the closer we get," Min Li said in awe. The spiritual energy at the Peaks was already immense, but here its density was simply heaven-defying.

"Let’s join the line," Wang Ming said, pointing at the long queue of disciples.

"Looks like we’ll have to wait for some time," Min Li sighed with a small frown before following Wang Ming toward the line.

As they drew closer, the inner court disciples waiting there raised their eyebrows upon seeing them.

"Look, core disciples," someone pointed out.

"They must be newly promoted. I’ve never seen them before," another said.

"Yeah, that has to be it. Otherwise, why would they line up here?" someone else muttered.

"Does anyone recognize them?" a disciple asked curiously.

"Oh, shit—that’s the homewrecker and partner stealer, Wang Ming! He actually became a core disciple?!" one disciple exclaimed, his jaw dropping as he stared at Wang Ming.

’These titles...’ Wang Ming’s eyebrow twitched at the familiar insults.

"Excuse me," a polite voice sounded, drawing their attention. An elder stood there with a smile.

"Yes?" Wang Ming asked.

"You must be new," the elder said kindly. "Core disciples and elders don’t need to wait in line. You can enter through the VIP section."

’Heh, being a core disciple does have its perks,’ Wang Ming thought with a smile as he and Min Li headed toward the VIP entrance.