CHAPTER 527: CHAPTER 527: THIS MOVE IS SOLID

Countless mountain ranges were collapsing. Dust billowed into the air with thunderous, rumbling sounds as a giant stone monument emerged from within. It was pitch black, devoid of shine, yet it possessed an indescribable Magic Power that could captivate the hearts and minds of everyone.

The Wind Cloud List!

It had arrived!

An hour passed, and it was still emerging. This region had already gathered an unknown number of powerful practitioners and young prodigies.

"Is this the Wind Cloud List?" a young man said, filled with longing.

It opened once every thousand years.

Each time, it was an era of grandeur, destined to be the focus of tens of thousands.

No one could remain calm. Everyone was waiting.

Atop a hill, Chen Shixian was looking around incessantly, seeking Chen Pingping’s figure. But after searching for more than ten minutes, she still hadn’t seen him appear. Could he not be entering the list? she wondered.

Jiang Ni’er and Zi Ji’s attention was entirely captivated by the stone monument; only the little monkey noticed her.

It glanced over, its tone eerie. "What? Can’t see your heartthrob?"

"No..." After a subconscious response, Chen Shixian suddenly stiffened and swept a cold gaze over.

The little monkey, scared witless, retreated continuously, cold sweat drenching its fur. Women are not to be provoked, it remembered the famous saying.

Of course, Chen Pingping had already arrived.

He and Yue Wuxia were on the other side, hiding in a mountain recess, discreetly observing.

"The Wind Cloud List." Yue Wuxia’s eyes were fervent. "It’s said that taking first place on the Wind Cloud List earns a Heaven Tao Stone. I wonder if it’s true."

"It should be!" Chen Pingping replied.

Hehe!

Yue Wuxia looked at him, her smile radiant. "Little Brother, you’ll help Big Brother take first place after we enter the list, right?"

"Of course," Chen Pingping said gravely. "I’d go through fire and water for Big Brother without hesitation."

"Good Little Brother! Once Big Brother gets first place and the Heaven Tao Stone, Big Brother will take care of anyone who bullies you in the future," she said, giggling and patting her chest.

"Really?" Chen Pingping brightened up.

"Of course..." As Yue Wuxia saw his expression, she felt even more confident that her decision was the right one. There was no mistake; the person before her was naive and exploitable.

Chen Pingping paused, then asked hesitantly, "But Big Brother, with so many powerful geniuses here, do you have a plan?"

Yue Wuxia blinked, leaned in, and whispered, "Big Brother has a magical artifact, a formidable Divine Weapon. However, awakening this Divine Weapon takes a lot of effort, so you’ll need to help Big Brother later, understand?"

Ah!

Chen Pingping had an epiphany, nodding eagerly. "Understood."

So that was it... He had thought Yue Wuxia had some trump card or hidden strength. It turned out to be just a Divine Weapon.

TSK! TSK! This girl really had some guts.

He sneered inwardly.

After waiting a while, Chen Pingping seemed to remember something. "Big Brother," he said, "wait for me a minute. I’m going to meet a friend."

Yue Wuxia asked, dissatisfied, "How do you have so many friends?"

"I can’t help it," Chen Pingping said helplessly.

"Then go, but come back quickly," Yue Wuxia said seriously. "The Wind Cloud List is about to open. We should enter together; otherwise, it won’t be good if we get separated."

"Alright!" Chen Pingping nodded and then led Lao Huang the ox away.

Watching his departing figure from behind, Yue Wuxia couldn’t help but laugh. "What a fool! Hmph. With my intelligence, fooling you is just a matter of minutes, isn’t it?"

Ali, standing nearby, commented, "Miss, this person isn’t simple. We should be cautious."

Yue Wuxia waved a dismissive hand. "What’s so extraordinary about him? With his intelligence, could he possibly escape my clutches?"

Ali was speechless.

"Rest assured, everything is under my control," Yue Wuxia declared confidently.

"Miss, are you really going to use the Emperor Weapon?" Ali asked.

"Of course!"

"But... this is the Human Clan’s territory!"

"So what?" Yue Wuxia glanced sideways. "Once we’re in the Wind Cloud List’s pocket dimension, who would know if I awaken the Emperor Weapon? Besides, isn’t there a fool to take the fall for me now?"

Ali remained silent.

"Relax. Like I said, everything is under my control," she said, holding her head high.

Her trump card was that Emperor Weapon.

Honestly, no one had ever been so daring. Sneaking out was one thing, but to actually bring an Emperor Weapon along was audacious. If something really happened, regret wouldn’t even begin to cover it!

But this also proved something else: because such a crazy act was unthinkable for most, no one else would dare do it, let alone imagine bringing out an Emperor Weapon just for the Wind Cloud List.

So, her advantage was huge.

The more Yue Wuxia thought about it, the more excited she became, feeling that she had this in the bag.

Of course, if she knew Chen Pingping possessed a coffin containing an Emperor’s Body, who knows what her expression would be?

For Chen Pingping, the sentiment was mutual: This is in the bag.

Leading Lao Huang, Chen Pingping searched for a while until he found the hill. Unexpectedly, Zi Ji and Jiang Ni’er were also there.

The two girls sheepishly called out, "Senior Brother!"

"Shopping, were we? And you just happened to end up here?" Chen Pingping glared at them.

"No, no! We were just bored and taking a walk," Jiang Ni’er quickly explained. "We heard the Ancient Country’s Wind Cloud List was opening, so we came to have a look. Really!"

"Senior Brother, me too..." Zi Ji added, looking at him.

"So fierce," Chen Shixian muttered from the side when he didn’t speak to her.

"This is our family business," Chen Pingping shot her a sidelong, irritated glare.

Chen Shixian scoffed. "Scolding two such petite and cute Little Junior Sisters? TSK! Family business, my foot. This is clearly domestic abuse!"

"Fine, fine, I won’t argue with you." Chen Pingping walked towards her.

"What are you doing?" She looked wary, backing away a few steps.

"There’s something I need your help with..." Chen Pingping pulled her aside, grinning. "I saved your life and helped you unlock your Human Body Treasure. You can’t deny that, right?"

Is he serious? Is this never going to end? Chen Shixian desperately wanted to draw her sword and cut him down. It was true that Chen Pingping had saved her, but she had done plenty for him too! Like when he was trapped in the Spirit Realm back at the Wuji Sect. And as for unlocking her Human Body Treasure, that was just one of his lies, at best! Weren’t all her cultivation achievements the result of her own hard work? What did that have to do with Chen Pingping? To claim all the credit now... Shameless!

But she didn’t argue. Instead, she said, "Spit it out. Did you run into a powerful enemy you can’t beat, so you need this young lady to step in?"

"Hehe!" Chen Pingping smiled. "Not exactly."

"Oh? It’s not?" Chen Shixian looked surprised. "Then what is it?"

"Are you entering the list?" Chen Pingping asked.

"Are you?" she countered.

"I am," Chen Pingping nodded.

"Then I will too."

"That’s great! Since you’re entering the Wind Cloud List, please do me this favor," Chen Pingping smiled. "There’s a fellow from the Ancient Country named Gu Mang. After you enter the Wind Cloud List, could you help me toss him out?"

Hearing this, Chen Shixian laughed. TSK! TSK!

She said leisurely, "I heard from Zi Ji that you’ve taken an interest in Gu Mang. So, what’s this about?"

"Don’t misunderstand," Chen Pingping said seriously. "I believe Gu Mang has talent in the Dao of Pills; he’s a useful prospect. Therefore, I can’t bear to see him go astray. I want to do everything I can to help him make the right choice. No problem with that, right?"

"I get it. Gu Mang rejected you," Chen Shixian said, her smile beaming.

"No... he didn’t reject me," Chen Pingping explained. "He’s just a bit lost right now. When he recognizes where his true talents lie and stops being fixated on cultivation, he’ll surely understand."

"PSSH! You were clearly rejected, and now you’re upset and want to make things difficult for him." Chen Shixian rolled her eyes. "TSK! TSK! That poor guy. If he weren’t being targeted, he could enter the Wind Cloud List, find a place to lay low, and maybe even secure a decent rank. But if you target him, he’ll be eliminated immediately!"

Chen Pingping’s face flushed. "Enough nonsense. Are you going to help me or not?"

"I won’t," Chen Shixian smiled triumphantly, "unless you tell me I’m beautiful."

Damn!

Chen Pingping glowered at her. "After I risked my life to save you, nearly getting hacked to death, you won’t even do me this small favor? Forget it, forget it. I was wrong about you."

"Would it kill you to compliment me?" Chen Shixian widened her eyes. "Besides, I never said I wouldn’t help."

"You’re truly beautiful. The most beautiful woman in the world! The eternal Fairy in my heart..."

"Fine. I’ll help you toss Gu Mang out." Having received her praise, Chen Shixian approached, her face beaming like spring.

What a sin, what a sin. To think I’d go against my conscience and lie like that. It’s unforgivable! The most beautiful woman in the world is Master, and the best-looking woman is also Master... Chen Pingping grumbled inwardly.