Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Celestial Sound’s temper wasn’t really bad; the last time she was rude to Koning, it was mainly because she remembered past grievances.

She hadn’t planned to argue with Hillary, but when the other party directly ordered her to leave, she couldn’t stand it.

It wasn’t that she wanted to lose her temper, but she was representing the team, and this time they intended to seize the gold mine.

At this crucial moment, if she showed weakness, it would be akin to setting a bad precedent.

"Hmm?" Hillary raised her eyebrows upon hearing this and without thinking, released her suppression, "Do you want to die?"

The other party’s words weren’t wrong; this indeed was Koning’s Supreme Mansion, but she was accustomed to being domineering.

She had ousted the host; she had bullied the weak...

But she didn’t feel inappropriate at all. Could a tiny ant dare to offend the supreme without her acting out?

As for Koning’s feelings? That wasn’t important; she was also planning to use this opportunity to knock some sense into Koning.

Celestial Sound’s face turned pale instantly as the suppression was too heavy for a small B-level like her.

In recent years, she often felt the Supreme Suppression, but it was mostly from her own people who would take care of the team members’ feelings.

Facing a supreme and being targeted by them, she could truly feel the terror of suppression.

However, she still gritted her teeth and persisted, even moving her lips, trying to speak.

"Enough," Koning gestured, dispelling the suppression, speaking flatly, "This is Kong Se’s niece."

Hillary was stunned upon hearing this, then coldly snorted, "Is she that genius Celestial Sound, so what?"

"Are graduates of Chaoyang impressive? I am from Feiyang Academy."

Feiyang Military Academy is also firmly within the top four military academies; they even tried to poach Luo Hanshuang outside the Celestial Hook Enigma Mansion back then.

But this woman was also thoughtful, forcibly digging out Celestial Sound’s identity.

In fact, Kong Se’s series of cover-ups at that time could escape ordinary scrutiny, but couldn’t withstand a meticulous investigation by someone attentive.

To say nothing else, the person responsible for checking attributes wasn’t silenced by Kong Se but only bribed and transferred away.

The person responsible for editing the archive records received a heavy bribe to conceal their identity.

Kong Se’s methods were shady, but not to the extent of eliminating witnesses, thinking that when his niece reached A-level, the records could be corrected.

Besides, those people... if he really intended to eliminate witnesses, there would be more to kill.

Hillary, coming from Feiyang Academy, was already a major faction within the academy system, with no shortage of connections.

She effortlessly unearthed Celestial Sound’s background, even mocking Koning for lacking means.

As for the forces the other party deployed, Hillary speculated: it was highly likely that the Supreme from the Chaoyang faction had intervened.

In the end, Celestial Sound still had considerable potential; it’s not surprising that some people were willing to strongly support their juniors.

Apart from the intervention of the Chaoyang Academy Supreme, Hillary really couldn’t think of who else could instantly kill three Supremes.

Such a force exists, but who would challenge five Supremes head-on for a small B-level Light attribute?

Frankly speaking, by controlling this small girl, the relevant forces could gain considerable benefits.

Only an alumnus from the academy’s lineage might honorably come to help.

After careful analysis, Hillary felt that although this Celestial Sound had taken down three Supremes, there was nothing to fear.

Regarding the support from the academy’s lineage, do you think just because you have senior schoolmates, I don’t have support from alumni?

Hearing these words, a strange glint flashed in Celestial Sound’s eyes.

Unfortunately, the supreme suppression earlier was too overwhelming for her; her blood was boiling, and she couldn’t speak for the moment.

At this moment, a cold snort exploded in Hillary’s ear, causing her entire body to feel dizzy and blurry.

That wasn’t just a sound wave attack but also contained a pure spiritual power within.

Then a voice that sounded like a broken gong echoed, harsh and hoarse, as unpleasant as it could be.

"Dare bully the weak, did you think all Chaoyang people are dead?"

This voice was not only harsh but also contained a peculiar fluctuation that wasn’t a simple sound wave attack.

Hillary staggered twice, her face turning pale, but her mouth was still firm.

"Which friend from Chaoyang dares leave a name?"

The Paranoid snorted coldly, "A coward who bullies the weak, like a dog, and you think you deserve to call me a friend?"

Hillary’s face turned even paler, purely from anger—how many years has it been since someone insulted her like this?

However... she really did not dare to act out; despite her usual greed and arrogance, she was very aware of who she could not provoke.

The other party’s cultivation was far superior, even possibly possessing the power to easily kill her.

And to her misfortune, she was caught bullying a junior from Chaoyang Academy.

She dared not act out, only casting a venomous glance at Koning.

"Was this your arrangement? I hope you don’t regret it."

After saying this, she flashed her body, about to leave.

Unexpectedly, the supreme just now sneered again, "Such audacity, did I allow you to leave?"

Hillary’s face darkened; yet she wouldn’t soften her stance, "Are you determined to incite conflict between the two academies?"

"You really think you’re important," a shadow flickered, the Paranoid appeared in the courtyard.

Immediately, three more figures descended, namely Qu Jianlei, Qinghu, and Flower Scorpion.

For a moment, the alarm of Koning’s mansion blared loudly — these four had forcibly entered.

Koning shrugged helplessly, "This is the Supreme Mansion, not a leisure square, alright?"

He pressed a few buttons on his watch, and the alarm instantly vanished, then he gave a command, "Don’t worry, it’s fine."

After Paranoid entered the courtyard, he didn’t look at Hillary but at Celestial Sound, "This person, do you have a grudge against them?"

"In the past, they refused to help when I was in danger," Celestial Sound answered solemnly, "I didn’t initially plan to seek revenge, but she insisted on making things difficult for me."

Hillary’s complexion turned pale, but she remained silent, only scrutinizing Qu Jianlei and Qinghu suspiciously.

The aura of these two was exceedingly ordinary, so ordinary that they wouldn’t attract attention in a crowd.

However, their manner of appearance reminded her: their cultivation levels were undoubtedly not low.

Not lacking in cultivation, yet able to deceive her, the answer was clear: both were Supreme!

She was still somewhat unconvinced, but now it was best to mind her tongue.

"You’re a junior, no need to stand on ceremony," Paranoid stated blandly, "What exactly did this person do?"

Celestial Sound explained briefly, "... I hadn’t even decided whether to confront her, but she targeted me instead."

"Simple, money moves people," Paranoid replied casually, then turned to look at Hillary.

"You’re here this time for the gold mine, aren’t you?"

It wasn’t a wild guess; given her greed, the thought was all too likely.

Previously, Hillary hadn’t shown any focus on the gold mine, which was unlike people’s perception of her.

Now that Wanhao was beaten back and dared not claim the mine, meanwhile Koning Supreme was rallying people for support.

Under such circumstances, could Hillary really suppress her deep-seated greed?

Though Paranoid rarely concerned himself with worldly affairs, it didn’t mean he was ignorant of them.

Hillary was hit close to home and felt frustrated yet again, unable to hold back any longer.

"The government declared it an Unclaimed Land anyone can snatch, why can’t I?"

"When Wanhao was around, you didn’t plan to seize it," Paranoid shook his head, looking indifferent.

Then he turned to Qu Jianlei, speaking uninterestedly, "I really have no interest in this trivial matter, how about you handle it?"

Qu Jianlei didn’t refuse, gazing at Koning calmly, "Being with this woman, are you plotting against us?"

"She’s trying to plot against even me," Koning replied bitterly, "It’s impossible for us to team up, absolutely impossible!"

"In her eyes, the gold mine is hers, while everyone else is just disposable pawns!"

"Desire drives progress, which can be considered a good thing," Qu Jianlei nodded thoughtfully.

However, that said, this issue couldn’t just be brushed aside.

He continued to look at Koning, "Since you know about us, let’s talk this over properly."

"I’m curious, who gives these people the courage to steal our spoils?"

Koning replied straightforwardly, "Because it’s been some time since you guys showed up, some think I’m just bluffing."

"Nothing but greed," Qu Jianlei snorted lightly, having seen such ugliness far too often to bother commenting further.

Finally, he turned to look at Hillary, "When you helped Kong Se, did you demand all his mines?"

Hillary remained silent, knowing well she indeed intended to seize that opportunity by force.

However, after all, it was because Lord Kong Se was too weak; had he managed to enlist a Supreme, it wouldn’t have happened.

That’s how the world works — weakness is the original sin; she didn’t do anything wrong.

But facing such power, she couldn’t employ such unreasonable logic.

So she could only say, "That was ransom money; since he refused to spend it, who’s to blame?"

"You might as well hand over a mine as your ransom," Qu Jianlei stated calmly.

"If you can furnish one, I will let you go; if not, you would be asked to die!"

Hillary was furious upon hearing this, unable to hold back any longer, "What have I done wrong to warrant ransom?"

"Since you say so, let me ask you, what did Kong Se do wrong?"

"He was too weak!"

"In our eyes, you’re also very weak, is that not enough?"

"I am weak..." Hillary had never thought she would be associated with this word; it was downright humiliating!

Yet considering the opponents’ overall strength, she had to admit they truly had the right to speak this way.

Nevertheless, she ultimately found another reason, "Even if weak, he shouldn’t murder recklessly; Kong Se deserves punishment!"

Celestial Sound smirked involuntarily upon hearing this, internally feeling this was the biggest blunder of her uncle.

Though her uncle was weak and conceited, he held a title and reputation, and had he not been caught red-handed, might have avoided disasters.

Strictly speaking, her uncle was calculated against.

(Three updates at the beginning of the month, seeking guaranteed monthly votes for August.)