Chapter 400: Tian Yan: As Long As I Can Cultivate, That’s All That Matters
“You’re awake?” Tian Yan opening her eyes felt almost like a scene from a drama—so dramatic that even she thought it was a little over the top. She slowly slid off Bai Feng’s body and said flatly, “Please sit properly—I need to keep cultivating.”
“…When did you come here?” Bai Feng blinked at the nearby Image Retainer, which was obviously just for ticking off time. It showed he’d been in the trial space for ages, yet in real life, only about ten minutes had passed. So, yeah, trial spaces are apparently pretty useful—who knew?
“While you were sleeping,” Tian Yan answered without any change in tone but with just enough concern to sound real. “Are you overly tired? Do you need to rest a bit?”
Bai Feng looked surprised—it was rare to get genuine concern from Tian Yan. “You actually care about me? That’s so rare I might need a picture to prove it!”
“I’m just worried that after you faint from exhaustion, I won’t have such good cultivation tools,” Tian Yan said expressionlessly. “Plus, I can cultivate next to you while you rest.”
“Forget it, I don’t like someone hovering over me while I sleep,” Bai Feng waved dismissively.
Tian Yan tilted her head curiously. “Then why can Bai Yu Mo and Yun Yue Yao sleep with you?”
“…They sleep with me. Would you like to sleep with me too?” Bai Feng’s lips twitched. Is this a trap?
“Not impossible,” Tian Yan said without emotion.
Bai Feng: …?
Something’s definitely off. I suspect she’s just craving my cake, and I don’t mean the delicious kind.
“I was joking.” Tian Yan’s corner of her mouth twitched slightly, hinting at a smile—almost mischievous.
“Your tone earlier didn’t sound like a joke,” Bai Feng shot back, suspicious.
He almost thought Tian Yan had given up on emotional restraint altogether.
“Fine, if you’re not tired, sit up straight so I can keep cultivating,” Tian Yan urged, clapping her little hands.
“Hey, your attitude’s not very begging-like, isn’t it?” Bai Feng reached up and playfully knocked on Tian Yan’s head, feeling like she was getting more and more unruly.
“Hmm…” Tian Yan lowered her head, pondering seriously, then suddenly lifted it, bringing her face close to Bai Feng’s. “So, do you want to pat my head, or hug me while I rest? Shame, I don’t have a tail—if I did, you could pet that too.”
“…Forget it, just hurry and cultivate. Don’t learn bad habits from Xiao Jiu!” Bai Feng rubbed her head fiercely, feeling like he was forever cursed with her pet-like antics. Luckily, she mostly joked around—unlike someone who seriously wanted to be a pet.
Her face seemed unchanged, but if you knew her well and looked carefully, you might notice a hint of pride—like she’s silently saying, ‘My plan’s going perfectly.’
She then walked behind Bai Feng and wrapped her arms around him, resting her chin on his shoulder with closed eyes, appearing to enjoy herself immensely. “Your aura’s even stronger now.”
“…Don’t say that, I feel like I haven’t bathed in ages,” Bai Feng said, rubbing his face.
Though he knew she was talking about some mysterious destiny aura, he still raised his hand and poke her tight-lipped head. No anger from Tian Yan—she just leaned on his back and kept muttering, “Are you perhaps the illegitimate child of the Heavenly Path? That would explain why your luck aura intensifies every once in a while.”
“If only that were true,” Bai Feng mumbled, wishing he could slack off totally.
Sadly, he was not, and the system kept force-feeding him luck points. Now he’s too paranoid to leave the house without a detailed plan.
“Forget it, it’s not important—long as I can cultivate,” Bai Feng said finally, focusing back on his practice.
Tian Yan didn’t speak anymore, simply sticking close to his back and cultivating silently.
…
In the secret realm, the stars in the sky started to slowly turn—looking from afar, they seemed like stars falling downward, forming a road leading into the sky.
“The ‘Gate’ has finally appeared,” Bai Feng looked up at the starry walkway, and the key in his hand shimmered subtly—glowing faintly with white light. It seemed to resonate with the distant Star Road, as if it was part of the whole celestial highway.
“Yu Mo, sorry to trouble you,” he said, extending his hand to pass the key. He then prepared to hide in his ring with the others.
By now, the center of the secret realm was crowded—Luck Child was as common as cabbages on a winter street in the north; you could see one every two steps. Naturally, he wanted to stay clear of the crowd.
If he could hide inside his ring and have Yun Yue Yao bring him into the Star Road, that’d be perfect. If not, he’d have to think of another plan.
“Got it. Leave it to me,” Bai Yu Mo nodded, not questioning the reason. She thought it’d be safer to keep Bai Feng in the ring for now, especially since the key might have a limit on how many people could use it. With so many of them, not everyone could get in anyway. Plus, she could wear the ring herself.
As the starry pathway slowly revealed itself, the core area of the secret realm resembled a powder keg waiting for a spark—any tiny flame could set it off.
Those without the key looked around for cultivators holding it, while key-bearers kept vigilant with their teammates.
But for big sects like Heavenly Sword Sect, things were different.
White Feather Mo, Lin Yan, Luo Chen, plus a handful of equally formidable Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, strode toward the Star Road. No one dared to attack them, not even to look at them twice.
After all, these folks weren’t just strong—they had impressive combat records, and Heavenly Sword Sect was notorious for being super sneaky. No one dared to glance at them.
“Look! The Star Road’s here!”
Someone suddenly shouted. The stars, which had been slowly descending, sped up—like a meteor shower—falling downward, but strangely, all seemed to aim at the same spot. Just before touching the ground, the meteor-like streaks suddenly stopped.
What a spectacular display!
“Must be a fairy boss behind this.”
“Either that or the realm’s owner is an immortal!”
“Anyone got a spare spot? Need a ticket to enter—negotiable price!”
But Bai Feather Mo remained unfazed. She clenched her key tight and stared at the starry path above. Suddenly, she felt the pathway rushing toward her—its scene starting to twist and warp around her.
The next moment, she found herself on a simple little trail, surrounded by a sky full of stars—like the path was floating in the cosmos, shimmering in all directions. And she was the only one there.
Quickly, she checked her ring—still perfectly on her finger. She was about to send a message to Bai Feng using her special communicator when, in the next instant, Bai Feng appeared beside her.
He stood on the sturdy path, looking around at the stars with a hint of surprise. “Wow, I didn’t expect the Star Road to look like this,” he marveled, eyes wide.
After a few exclamations, he turned to Bai Feather Mo. “Let’s see what’s at the end of this thing. Bet it’s something interesting!”
