84 Day 83: The Scum Is Dangerous (2/2)

”Fan. Don't be mad because you're jealous. I'm planning to file a divorce with A-Qing, much to her delight and consent, so that I could immediately marry you – ” it was none other than Chen Jing.

Wu Fan's face went red, embarrassed, as he turned to Chen Jing. ”R – really...?” he asked, hopeful.

Chen Jing smiled brightly and nodded.

”Uhm...” it was Ming Ye, an elder of the Promising Sect. ”Sect Leader Wu, Chen Patriarch.” He called. ”I guess this isn't – ” he said and grimaced, embarrassed of their sect leader and the greatest supporter of their sect.

Well, getting married is the first that Fei Huang announced. But, calling for all the sect leaders is...

”It's about Sheng-er... am I right?” Xie Lan said, breaking the silence.

The already cold air became even colder. None uttered another word as they all looked at each other.

”... what happened to Ah Sheng?” Chen Jing asked, his face solemn.

Even though they (Chen family) found out Chen Sheng occupied Chen Shen's body, but they warmly welcomed him because they already treated him as their family. No matter what they'd find on Chen Sheng, they'll still welcome him with warm and open arms.

Now, something happened to Chen Sheng again.

Fei Huang spoke. ”Chen Patriarch already heard about Chen Sheng's unknown identity.” He said.

They know his origin – BaiLong. Only that, his (CS) identity isn't clear to them.

Chen Jing nodded. ”Yes.” He answered. ”He's the prince of BaiLong Continent – ” he said, his face serious. ” –Hou Sheng.” He said.

”Yes.” Fei Huang said. ”But, unfortunately – ” he said, his face went serious as he looked at Chen Sheng's peers, as well as his sect family. Their face is covered in worry and anxiety. ” – his status (identity) needs to be updated.” He told them.

Their eyes went wide. For a second, a deafening silence can be heard. The next after that –

BOOM! ZZZ! CRASH!

Multiple thunders can be heard and lightning can be seen as if they're racing against each other in the heavy dark sky of the Upright Land.

The surroundings became as dark as the night and only the torches in the Mist Peak Palace is lighting the now silent palace, despite it's filled with many cultivators – all with different sect and different levels of cultivation.

The ground shook but immediately stopped.

Xie Lan and Fang Wen released their Immortal Stage aura earlier. But, they stopped when they saw Li Tian, Lei Ling and some of their disciples that they brought with them, their face pale.

The Promising Sect and the Demonic Sect are silently looking at the Newfound Sect. After all, Chen Sheng is a disciple of them and that their sect is greatly affected as to what will they found about Chen Sheng.

Xie Lan took a deep breath to calm himself. His mask has been seared at the edge because of his aura earlier. But, he didn't care, since the welfare of his 'child' is more important.

He looked at Fei Huang. ”May this Junior know what Senior Fei is talking about?” he calmly asked and bowed.

Fang Wen wanted to speak, but he held himself back with great effort. He can't be reckless.

All eyes fell on Fei Huang, whose face now serious as he looked at the Newfound Sect. ”I know you're aware.” He said. ”Chen Sheng, even though he's the prince of BaiLong, wouldn't have that much power (qi) to compete against Mu Xie.” He said.

Xie Lan and Fang Wen fell silent.

Fei Huang leaned on his chair. ”I know that we all already talked about this.” he said, referring to when Chen Sheng and his group left HuiLong to go to BaiLong. ”We learned that when the prince, Hou Sheng, was born, his body is weak because of the malevolent energy that affected him.” he started. ”Thus, his soul was tied to Yu Sheng, who was born the same time as him, to hold his strong soul.” he said.

Xi Ling lowered his head. Yu Sheng is his adopted brother. Fei Lin patted his wife's back, consoling him.

”And so, with the three realms destroyed to protect the royal family of BaiLong, who escaped because of the rebellion...” Fei Huang said, then glanced at Mu Jun. He then turned to the silent Newfound Sect. ”The three realms became three continents, which one where we live now.” he said. ”Yu Sheng, having his soul tied with a slumbering powerful soul, he slept for 100 years.” He continued. ”He then woke up, and returned to his 'village', where his parents once lived, 15 years ago. But – ” he said, then crossed his legs. He took a deep breath as his eyes fell on Xi Ling. ” – when exactly did Yu Sheng woke up?” he asked.

Everybody's eyes went wide, finally it dawned on them. They only knew Yu Sheng was adopted by the Xi family. As to where Yu Sheng is before that...

Their eyes fell on Xi Ling, who seemed to wake up after Fei Lin whispered to whim.

Xi Ling's face went serious. He looked at Fei Huang, then respectfully bowed. ”My family met with Sheng – ge's parents when I was around 13.” He answered.

”... and so Yu Sheng must been awake before that.” Fei Huang said.

Sience fell.

”Sect Leader Fei.” Luo Shi called, then bowed. ”The one who could answer these questions is standing beside you.” He said and looked at Mu Jun who's silently standing beside Fei Huang.

They all looked at Mu Jun. Mu Jun's face is blank.

Fei Huang turned to them. ”He's the one who made me brought these questions out.” he told Lou Shi.

They all mentally grimaced, but kept a straight face.

”Sect Leader Fei.” Fang Wen called, can't bear to not speak. He's too worried about Chen Sheng. ”What do you really want to tell us?” he asked and looked at Fei Huang, his eyes filled with anxiety.

Fei Huang looked at him, then sighed. He knew the nature of his junior brother, since he's been silently watching him, Xie Lan, Ming Ye and Luo Shi back then when they all were still studying in the Upright Sect.

”Chen Sheng must be the one who woke up Yu Sheng.” He answered.

A deafening silence fell even just a drop of water could be heard.

This time, Mu Jun speak up. ”The prince, Hou Sheng, died the moment the queen gave birth to him.” he started.

Everybody's mouth fell open, shocked. They never expected this. Hou Sheng must've been used by Chen Sheng, but they never expected the prince would die.

Mu Jun continued. ”The queen had a miscarriage. Also, even if the prince lived but he'll still die sooner because his body that's of BaiLong's can't take the malevolent energy and impure qi of the middle realm.” He explained.

Silence.

He continued. ”But, I was shocked when the prince who's supposed to be dead had lived.” Mu Jun said. ”Even Yu Sheng's parents, as well as the king, didn't expect it. They thought it was a miracle. The queen is the one who's the happiest.” He said, then smiled. After a second his smile faded and was replaced by a frown. ”But, the soul inside the prince is stronger than it should be. The king then transferred the soul to Yu Sheng's body.” He said. ”Yu Sheng fell asleep after that, the soul inside him assimilating in his body. When the king and queen returned to BaiLong, they met their death. I left the 'prince' in Yu Sheng's parents hands to go after the king and queen. But – ” he said, didn't continue.

The atmosphere inside the palace hall became solemn. Even though they never met the people (king and queen), but they couldn't help but grieve for them. The royal family's line has ended.

Mu Jun drew a sharp breath and continued. ”When I came back here, I didn't found Yu Sheng's parents, as well as Yu Sheng. Only the prince's body is left, which is lying inside the cave.” He said.

Everybody's face went serious, enlightened of the hidden power inside the cave in the north (YuLing).

After a while, Xie Lan broke the silence. ”How can you say Sheng-er... Chen Sheng woke Yu Sheng?” he asked, then gritted his teeth.

He glanced at Fang Wen. Fang Wen lowered his head, biting his lip. He doesn't want to believe their 'child' is not the child that they knew before.

Mu Jun looked at Xie Lan. ”For 100 years, Yu Sheng is asleep.” He said. ”He was left with his parents, but they don't have enough power that could wake him up, even if the Soul Techniques that I left with them.” He said. ”They don't have enough power to use the Soul Techniques, since they're originally from middle realm.” He added.

”But...” Xi Ling said. ”I could use that Soul Technique...” he said.

Mu Jun looked at him. ”Of course you could.” He said. ”You're a cultivator, but Yu Sheng's parents are not.” He explained.

Xi Ling fell silent, don't know if he should feel relieved he could use the Soul Technique or that he should feel guilty since the Soul Technique is from BaiLong.

”How did Yu Sheng woke up, then?” Xie Lan asked.

Mu Jun looked at him. ”I've made a mistake.” He said.

Their forehead knotted. But, before they could ask, Fei Huang spoke.

”It's not Yu Sheng who woke up.” he said. ”It is Chen Sheng.” He told them.

The lightning flashed and the sky roared once again.