I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 352 - 336: Treat with New Respect

Wang Meng held Broken Heaven Edge in a reverse grip, a wicked smile playing on his lips. The main difference between the Small Thousand Realm and the Great Yuan Realm was the application of Elemental Power. An Ancestral Master Level cultivator here and one in the Great Yuan Realm had similar levels of Elemental Power, and while the Slaughter Space made one a little stronger, the effect was limited. The real distinction was in technique. ’It’s not about not recognizing quality; it’s that comparisons make the difference stark. Yang Molong’s technique is just too crude!’

Yang Molong himself was stunned and uncertain. Although Wang Meng’s Elemental Power was potent and pure, there was a definite gap in their cultivation levels. The problem was that Wang Meng’s Sword Qi was far more focused. His own fist unleashed immense Elemental Power, but it wasn’t concentrated enough, allowing Wang Meng’s Sword Qi to overwhelm it in a localized strike.

’Is this the magic of the Great Yuan Realm?’

Yang Molong grew uneasy, and his yearning for the Great Yuan Realm intensified. No wonder even the Three Great Sects fought tooth and nail to enter the Great Yuan Realm. The gap was just too vast. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to use a Sword Technique like that; he simply couldn’t!

Yang Molong buried his envy and jealousy deep in his heart. ’If I could obtain such magic, just how powerful would I become?’

"Haha, Wang Meng, impressive skill! I was just testing what you’ve learned in the Great Yuan Realm. Celestial Heart Castle and the Holy Hall have always minded their own business. In fact, you could say we have a friendly relationship."

Yang Molong’s one-eighty didn’t just take the disciples aback; even Yang Ying was stunned. ’Is this still my haughty uncle?’

She looked over at Wang Meng, who accepted the praise with perfect composure, seemingly unbothered. A warmth spread through Yang Ying’s heart. For the first time, she felt truly confident that this matter could be resolved peacefully.

Wang Meng shrugged. "Castle Lord Yang, my conditions are the same. I’d rather not repeat myself."

Yang Molong’s pupils constricted. In a heavy voice, he said, "Wang Meng, don’t push it. Do you really think I can’t handle you? This is Celestial Heart Castle! Do you think you can turn this place upside down all by yourself? It’s an act of grace that I’m not holding you accountable for the trouble you’ve caused. Leave Yang Ying behind, and you can go!"

"Father, this brat..." Yang Xi struggled to speak from under Sanmao’s foot. Annoyed, Sanmao bounced on his head a few times, squashing him back into the ground.

Yang Molong winced. "Shut your mouth! All you do is bring me shame! Wang Meng, get your Spirit Beast off my son, or don’t blame me for being less than courteous!"

A small smile touched Wang Meng’s lips. "Heh, Castle Lord Yang, this Spirit Beast of mine is a Fire Element Venerable, and he doesn’t have the best temper. If you provoke him and he accidentally burns your esteemed son to a crisp, I won’t be held responsible."

Yang Molong couldn’t discern the origins of this comical, pudgy, living flame, but it was clearly from the Great Yuan Realm. Furthermore, it possessed such intelligence that it could speak. It was obviously something to be reckoned with. With his son’s life on the line, he couldn’t act rashly. Once again, Yang Molong could only swallow his anger.

"Wang Meng, you’re forcing my hand!" Yang Molong said gravely.

Wang Meng’s playful expression slowly faded, his eyes turning icy. "Yang Molong, no one is forcing you. You’re the one who’s been pushing me at every turn. Let me be honest with you. Today, I’m going to give you a taste of what it feels like to be backed into a corner. Either you accept all of my conditions, or I will raze Celestial Heart Castle to the ground!"

Wang Meng’s tone was resolute, leaving no room for argument. Even with his good temper, he couldn’t stand someone bullying his woman. Besides, he had to return to the Great Yuan Realm. He would either destroy Celestial Heart Castle or instill such fear in them that they would never dare to provoke Yang Ying again.

"Father, kill him! He’s insulting Celestial Heart Castle! If we don’t kill him, how can Celestial Heart Castle maintain its authority among the other powers!"

Yang Xi yelled again. Annoyed, Sanmao jumped down and delivered a series of left and right hooks to Yang Xi’s head. THUD! THUD! It was clearly not pleased with Yang Xi’s constant shouting.

Those words struck Yang Molong’s Reverse Scale. Celestial Heart Castle was currently at the zenith of its power. If word of this got out, how could he continue to lead it?

"Molong, stand down. I would like to see for myself who dares to destroy my Celestial Heart Castle!"

An overwhelming pressure washed over them. The voice alone carried a palpable authority that promised wrath.

The Celestial Heart Ancestor could finally no longer stand by. A figure flashed and appeared before them. An absolute pressure seized control of the entire area, making everyone feel like marionettes, their bodies no longer their own.

Such was the majesty of an Ancestor.

Even Yang Ying was struggling to remain standing. ’How could I have forgotten? Celestial Heart Castle still has the Celestial Heart Ancestor.’

Wang Meng’s Heart Spirit reeled from the impact, but his Divine Sense immediately steadied him like a Stabilizing Needle. Sanmao, however, was completely unfazed, puffing out its chest as it faced the old man who had just appeared.

The Celestial Heart Ancestor gave Wang Meng a cool glance. "Wang Meng, don’t think you can run rampant through the Eight Great Castles Alliance just because you have the Holy Hall at your back. Even if Xuee Zhongnan himself were here, I would still teach you a harsh lesson today!"

The Celestial Heart Ancestor hadn’t waited for Yang Molong to act. He had been watching the entire time. This Wang Meng had clearly returned from the Great Yuan Realm with a peerless technique. Although Yang Molong had the advantage in terms of raw Elemental Power, he likely wouldn’t be able to defeat Wang Meng quickly. A drawn-out fight would be a blow to Yang Molong’s prestige, and the Ancestor would not allow that to happen. So, he had seized on Wang Meng’s provocation as an excuse to make his appearance, feigning great anger.

A small smile touched Wang Meng’s lips. ’All my provocations finally lured this old turtle out of his shell. The resolution to today’s matter ultimately rests with the Celestial Heart Ancestor. Without his approval, Yang Molong’s agreement would be worthless.’

"Celestial Heart Ancestor, I take it you have no intention of being reasonable?"

"You little whelp, do I look like I need to be reasonable with you?" the Celestial Heart Ancestor said, glancing at Wang Meng with dismissive contempt.

In the face of the Celestial Heart Ancestor, Wang Meng found he couldn’t even execute his Magic. He could feel the Ancestor’s presence completely suppressing him. This was the effect of an absolute disparity in Elemental Power—it rendered all techniques useless. ’I can’t wait to see what it’ll be like when I finally reach Minor Perfection.’

Yang Ying bit her lip. "Ancestor, I am willing to bear all the responsibility—"

The Celestial Heart Ancestor cast an indifferent glance at Yang Ying. "To think I once had such high hopes for you. Be silent."

Wang Meng stepped in front of Yang Ying, facing the Celestial Heart Ancestor directly. "You shut your mouth. Who the hell do you think you are, talking to my woman like that!"

Wang Meng’s words left everyone stunned. ’What is this kid made of, to dare speak to the Ancestor like that?!’

"Ying’Er, don’t you ever say anything like that again," Wang Meng said, his voice firm. "I, Wang Meng, always do as I say!"

Wang Meng activated his Star Ring. To contact someone over such a great distance, both parties needed to have exchanged locational imprints beforehand. Normally, only those with a very close relationship would exchange such imprints, as doing so made it easy to expose one’s position.

While Wang Meng hadn’t gained much from the Slaughter Space, he had left several Sect Leaders feeling deeply indebted to him, especially Fan Ru. It was clear Fan Ru wanted a favor. Even a Sect Leader’s influence couldn’t reach inside the Cultivation Academy, and his son, Fan Hong, was a real troublemaker who always found ways to stir things up. Naturally, Fan Ru needed Wang Meng to keep an eye on him.

Favors were a finite resource, but using one now was absolutely necessary. Sect Leader Xuee was still recovering from his serious injuries, so it wouldn’t be right to bother him with this. However, that didn’t mean Wang Meng had no one else to call. ’Using a favor here is worth it!’

The Star Ring flashed with dazzling light. A beam of blue light shot straight into the air, illuminating the sky as a massive Teleportation Array materialized.