It turns out, they were the main characters.

"Are you pretending to be your mother?" Mu Zhian said calmly.

"How is this possible, how is this possible... Wasn't he supposed to be my stepping stone? Why is he so strong..."

Huang Weifeng's eyes were filled with disbelief, and he kept calling out the Holy Light Qilin in his heart, but the Qilin senior, who had always been invincible, remained silent.

At this moment, noticing Mu Zhian's condescending gaze, as if looking down on an ant, Huang Weifeng felt a surge of resentment and shock, and his fists clenched silently.

According to the script of fate, he should have forcefully humiliated the blind Lan family, then seized the opportunity to defeat Mu Zhi'an and attract the attention of the two beauties of the Lan family...

But why is it like this now...?

Mu Zhian didn't care what Huang Weifeng was thinking at the moment, and just glanced at him indifferently.

If Huang Weifeng had met Mu Zhian back when he was still in Tianxuan City, he probably would have been able to forcefully slap Mu Zhian in the face, just as he wished.

however--

The fish in the pond will grow, the chosen one will grow, and he will grow as well.

Perhaps she, as the 'chosen heroine,' cannot match the cultivation speed of those 'protagonists,' but it is enough to deal with the chosen ones of this world.

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Chapter 433 It's...gone forever (7,000 words)

There was a deathly silence in front of the main hall.

Mu Zhian remained calm and never looked directly at Huang Weifeng. He stood with his hands behind his back, as if Huang Weifeng was nothing more than an insignificant ant.

Huang Weifeng, who was previously considered handsome, now looked disheveled, with messy hair and a deathly pale face.

Many of the cultivators present were visibly shocked.

"At the peak of the Refining Spirit realm, he can unleash an attack no less powerful than that of the Returning Void realm... It seems the Azure Emperor has secretly given Young Master Mu a lot of guidance."

"With a wife at the Feather Transformation Realm, his future cultivation will naturally be smooth sailing. I'm afraid the Azure Emperor has given him all the resources he possesses."

Several cultivators who had been secretly watching this scene near the palace couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

Lan Chuan glanced at the disheveled Huang Weifeng and couldn't help but shake his head, saying:

"Where did a cultivator at the fifth level of the Spirit Refinement stage get the courage to challenge Young Master Mu? I'll have someone take him away and interrogate him to see why he dared to cause trouble in my Lan family."

At this point, she looked at Mu Zhian with a smile and said, "Young Master Mu, please go and meditate and cultivate in peace."

Judging from his tone, Lan Chuan clearly intends to befriend Mu Zhi'an.

Mu Zhian readily accepted the other party's kindness and said with a smile, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

"This matter was originally to be handled by my Lan family, but I didn't expect it to cause Young Master Mu so much trouble."

Lan Chuan waved his hand, but the smile on his face deepened.

Just as rumored, Mu Zhian is very easy to talk to; no wonder the two young ladies are so fond of him.

Although there is a significant difference between the two in terms of their cultivation levels, Mu Zhian's current value cannot be measured solely by his cultivation level or talent.

Their conversation reached the ears of nearby cultivators, and many couldn't help but sigh. If the timing hadn't been so bad, they could have taken this opportunity to befriend Mu Zhian.

Why do I feel like I'm starting to look like a villain the moment these chosen ones appear...?

Could this also be a conspiracy by the will of Heaven?

Mu Zhian felt the admiring gazes around him, and even the strange light in the eyes of some female cultivators, and couldn't help but complain in his heart.

If things had gone according to the original script, Huang Weifeng should have offended the Lan family, and the Lan family's genius at the eighth level of the Divine Refinement stage should have made a move, but he was no match for Huang Weifeng.

After being defeated by Huang Weifeng, Huang Weifeng then faced Mu Zhian, the 'minor villain' in the early stages.

Huang Weifeng is no match for Mu Zhian now, but he can summon his "golden finger" and thus defeat the minor villain Mu Zhian without any problem.

Then came the classic scenario: the younger brother was beaten, and the older one arrived.

With the elders behind the Lan family making a move, Huang Weifeng used his internal cheat ability to escape desperately... and the next day, news of Huang Weifeng's conflict with the Lan family would likely be circulating throughout the Eastern Continent.

As a result, Huang Weifeng's name became widely known, offending many families in the Eastern Continent. He constantly fought against powerful enemies, found ancient relics, honed his skills, and finally achieved the Dao Integration Realm.

It's a pity that while the script for Heaven's Way is excellent, Mu Zhi'an is no longer the same Mu Zhi'an he once was.

He has long since transformed from a 'villainous supporting character' into a 'chosen heroine' who is an expert in the art of tea.

Of course, for the Nine Provinces, or rather for the Heavenly Dao, Mu Zhi'an is still the villain, the stepping stone to be trampled underfoot.

But now Mu Zhian no longer wants to change his role.

Being a villain isn't so bad, since you get sycophants no matter where you go...

Normally, I have to rely on Ruoxi and Qingdi to get ahead of me, but now that I've gone out on my own, I'm being secretly admired by all sorts of people. It's really interesting to think about.

As Mu Zhian thought to himself, he watched as Lan Chuan reached out to grab the black-robed youth who had fainted like a dead dog.

"Fellow Daoist, it is wise to show mercy when possible. Let him live."

However, at that moment, a faint, aged sigh suddenly echoed from the void.

Then, a spatial rift suddenly tore open in the palace, and a withered hand reached out from the rift, intending to take the unconscious Huang Weifeng away.

Lan Chuan reacted immediately, his eyes turning cold as he unleashed his spiritual energy and punched the withered hand in the spatial rift.

With a flick of his withered hand, he swept his sleeve.

hum!

A fist and a palm collided, causing the air to tremble. Lan Chuan staggered back several steps, his arm going numb.

He stared in utter shock at the withered hand in the void and said in a deep voice, "May I ask who you are, senior? And what is your relationship with Huang Weifeng?!"

Lan Chuan's cultivation path is 'body tempering', and most of his enemies who get close to him suffer heavy losses. However, when facing the mysterious powerhouse in the void rift, his full-force attack was easily blocked by the opponent.

Could it be that Huang Weifeng has a powerful backer?

Mu Zhian narrowed his eyes, staring at the withered arm in the spatial rift.

"Humph!"

Seeing that Huang Weifeng was about to be taken away, an elder of the Lan family in mid-air finally couldn't help but make a move. He raised his hand and reached out to grab the spatial rift, saying in a deep voice, "Why doesn't Fellow Daoist dare to show his true face?"

As soon as he finished speaking, runes containing special Daoist charm flickered and transformed into a giant hand that descended from the sky!

This attack forcefully tore open an even larger gap in the spatial rift.

From the spatial rift, an elderly man with a kind face and flowing white robes stood tall.

The old man had a limp and looked frail, but his cloudy eyes were incredibly deep, as if reflecting the heavens.

He grabbed Huang Weifeng by the collar with one hand, and raised his other withered arm, flicking his finger lightly at the huge hand.

boom!

The entire void trembled. The attack from the Lan family elder was easily neutralized. The elder almost lost his balance and staggered back several steps before regaining his footing.

Mu Zhian's eyes flickered as he stared at the old man in the spatial rift. Suddenly, he heard Ye Qingxin's voice echo in his mind: "Be careful. This person's aura is a bit strange, no weaker than any Dao Integration Realm expert in the Nine Provinces."

He's at the Dao Integration Realm?!

Mu Zhian was somewhat surprised.

How could a boy from an inconspicuous village have a powerful expert at the Dao Integration Realm secretly protecting him?

The Heavenly Dao really knows how to choose people; it actually found a chosen one with such a background...

At this moment, the Blue Clan elder who had made the move earlier looked solemn and said in a deep voice, "The Dao Integration Realm of the Nine Provinces is recorded in ancient books. May I ask who you are, senior?"

"This old man who made the move is at the Dao Integration Realm?!"

Everyone present was slightly shaken upon hearing these words.

You should know that Huang Weifeng is just a person who came from a dilapidated village. Where did he meet such a powerful expert in the Dao Integration Realm?

What an incredible opportunity it must have been to meet such a powerful figure!

From within the spatial rift came the old man's chuckling voice: "He's just a wretched old man. I made a promise with this child's father that if he were ever in danger, I would save his life."

"Now I have fulfilled my promise. What will happen to him next time is up to fate."

After saying this, he disappeared outside the Lan family's palace with the unconscious Huang Weifeng.

With a powerful expert at the Dao Integration Realm making a move, those present naturally had no way to stop him and could only watch as the spatial rift slowly closed.

Mu Zhian's mind stirred slightly, and he secretly controlled the Void Nightmare to follow them.

However, at that moment, a buzzing sound was heard in the ear, and before the Void Nightmare could catch up, the spatial rift had already quietly closed.

The two elders, who had been watching from the shadows, felt a growing unease as they witnessed this scene.

Letting someone who has had conflicts with the Lan family leave... could cause some trouble in the future.

Many people in the hall were slightly shaken, their eyes filled with undisguised surprise.

Having clashed with the Lan family, how could Huang Weifeng still leave unscathed? Just what kind of powerful figure is behind him?

Only Mu Zhian quickly came to terms with it after a brief silence.

He was indeed a little surprised, but what surprised him was that Huang Weifeng had a powerful Dao Integration expert behind him. However, he was not surprised that Huang Weifeng was able to escape danger.

After all, for the Nine Provinces, the chosen one is the protagonist. And what is a protagonist if not someone who, no matter what dangers they face, can ultimately turn the tide?

But when exactly did Huang Weifeng meet this Dao Integration expert...?

A powerful being capable of tearing open spatial rifts, and seemingly nearing the end of his lifespan... I've never heard of such a thing before.

"After this, he'll probably hold a grudge against you," Lan Feiying murmured as she watched the scene unfold.

Hearing this, Mu Zhian nodded in agreement and sighed, "I really envy Brother Huang for having such a powerful backer to save the day. Unlike me, I've been walking on thin ice all the way, and I can only try to protect myself."

Lan Feiying gave him a charming glance: "You mean finding a wife at the Ascension Realm?"

Mu Zhian glanced around and saw that everyone's attention was drawn to the mysterious powerful figure from before. He immediately took Lan Feiying's small hand and whispered, "Actually, it doesn't necessarily have to be the Feather Transformation Realm... Sister Feiying can do it too."

He paused, glanced at the charming and alluring Lan Feiying, then swept his gaze over the aloof and ethereal Lan Mulian beside him, and said softly, "Sister Feiying and that person from earlier are both chosen ones. What if the Heavenly Dao issues a divine decree in the future, ordering you two to deal with me together?"

Lan Feiying raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you worried that I would harm you?"