Chapter 121: My Heart Yearns for Cloud Brother
Yun Zhonghe had already braced himself for whatever lay beyond the thirty floors. It didn’t matter if he couldn’t surpass the level; what was crucial were Huang Aotian and the female lead.
The rewards between the 29th and 30th floors weren’t just a little different—it was worlds apart.
On the other side, Lin Zhongyu watched Cloud Brother struggle, her heart aching like crazy. She wanted to go help, but no way could she do that. With what felt like her entire body cracking, the pain was so intense it made her want to scream.
Why did it always turn out this way? She was always stuck on the sidelines, dragging down Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue. If only she could be stronger.
Thinking back to her outburst in Qingzhu Town, Lin Zhongyu tried to stir up her stuck spiritual energy, hoping to recreate that power. But no matter how hard she tried, nothing worked.
Why was this happening? What should she do to activate it? To gain strength?
Seeing the Fire Spirit ready to attack Yun Zhonghe, Lin Zhongyu knew this could be his end. She turned to Mu Jixue, ready to shout at her to protect Yun Zhonghe instead of worrying about herself.
But when she looked at Mu Jixue, two Mu Jixues appeared.
“What the—Who is this?” she thought, confused.
…
“Quit hesitating! Dump that annoying blonde-haired guy. I’ll give you strength, unleash your full potential. You’ll become the hero you were in Qingzhu Town, and you and Xiao Yu will surely get along like before.”
“This is what you’ve always wanted, right? Don’t hesitate, trust me.”
TRUST ME!
Those three words made Mu Jixue’s mind swirl with memories, and Yun Zhonghe’s face flashed in her thoughts—he once said, “Trust me…”
The fake Mu Jixue kept whispering, even gently intertwining her fingers with Mu Jixue’s arm, passing icy spiritual energy into her hand, boosting her power.
But as she did, Mu Jixue’s pupils darkened, her eyes losing their light.
The fake Mu Jixue showcased her power, then chuckled: “See? I knew I’d help. Let go of Yun Zhonghe and focus on Xiao Yu.”
“Let him go… let go of Yun Zhonghe…”
Mu Jixue whispered, her expression dazed as if she’d lost her soul.
This alarmed Lin Zhongyu, watching from afar.
“Another Mu Jixue? What’s going on?” She clenched her teeth, wanting to call out but unable to.
No! She had to do it! Yun Brother trusted her! Snow trusted her! In desperate times, she had to step up!
She had to!
Lin Zhongyu’s eyes started to glow faintly gold. Suppressed metallic spiritual energy surged into her eyes, and in an instant, she felt like her eyes were burning.
Her eyes turned red with bloodshot veins, ready to burst from the strain.
But… this was it, her only chance! This was what she had to do…
Snow, wake up!
“If… if I let Cloud Brother go, will you really help save Xiao Yu? Can we be together forever?”
Mu Jixue stood there blankly, asking while the fake Mu Jixue giggled with triumph.
“In that case, I promise you’ll be stronger. Strong enough to protect Xiao Yu alone, never worry about that obnoxious blonde again!”
“Even killing him wouldn’t be a problem! He’d be a pushover!”
“Yeah! k*ll him! Then he won’t bother us anymore, isn’t that what you want?”
The fake Mu Jixue laughed aloud, her words seeping into Mu Jixue’s mind, trying to shake her soul.
But Mu Jixue paused.
“You said… k*ll Yun Zhonghe?”
The fake Mu Jixue grinned wickedly: “Well, why not? He’s always in the way, and you hate him, right? Besides, he’s never been good anyway. The Book of Prophecy says he’s an obstacle—take the opportunity!”
“Shut up!”
Suddenly, Mu Jixue yelled out sharply, echoing through the whole place.
Yun Zhonghe was stunned, Lin Zhongyu heard it too, and even the fake Mu Jixue was taken aback.
The fake had been attacking Mu Jixue’s mind, but now something broke the spell.
Mu Jixue opened her determined eyes—they sparkled with resolve!
“I do hate him, for always screwing things up. Xiao Yu always defends him, and I’ve felt he might have ulterior motives, doubting him…”
Mu Jixue gritted her teeth, speaking from the heart, seeing herself clearly.
“But… I was wrong. My anger was really directed at myself. I can’t stand not being as capable, resolving crises calmly and harmoniously, and always treating me generously…”
“I’m envious because I fall short, even when pretending to be honest. I know it’s bad, yet I can’t control myself. Though we’re close in age, why can he handle things so much better? I hate my incompetence! I want to be better than him!”
“I admire Yun Brother! I look to him as an example, my best friend!”
Mu Jixue unleashed her emotions, declaring her feelings openly.
Noticing her honesty, even Yun Zhonghe was shocked, forgetting about his peril.
“Princess Aotian thinks this way about me?! She admires me?! Seriously?”
Mu Jixue took a deep breath, feeling lighter, having released her pent-up feelings.
Yes, she admired Yun Zhonghe, wishing to emulate him. She knew they had a gap, but she’d never think about excluding him, let alone killing him.
That was out of the question!
Wham!
Suddenly, Mu Jixue’s dormant potential flared; the extreme cold spiritual energy, previously like a stream, swelled into a lake.
Her spiritual energy surged! Hair standing on end, the power roared!
“What…”
Extreme cold energy surged around Mu Jixue, freezing the ground beneath her feet solid. Even the fake Mu Jixue was partially frozen, her face filled with fear.
“Wait… What are you doing… Do you not care about saving Xiao Yu…”
Seen from behind, Mu Jixue turned coldly, her purple eyes piercing with chill.
“Xiao Yu, I will save her on my own strength. Even if I fail, I have friends who believe in me!”
“Now, tell me, who are you to judge my relationship with Yun? Stirring trouble?”
“And those insulting words… Only I have the right to say such things about Yun!”
Yun is mine, and only I get to curse him!
“You…”
The fake Mu Jixue realized her plot failed and tried to take over, until a golden flame erupted on her face!
It was Lin Zhongyu, forcing her abilities, activating the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Fire!
“Aaaah!!”
The false Mu Jixue screamed loudly. At that moment, more than a dozen ice blades materialized around Mu Jixue and pierced the fake.
“No one threatens Yun Brother!” Lin Zhongyu gasped, tears of bl**d streaming down her face.
In this critical moment, the loyal duo synchronized perfectly, eliminating the fake Princess Aotian.
