On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

On their way back home, Yin Yun kept silent, lost in her own thoughts.

The day's events flashed before her eyes like a fragmented movie reel, each scene a painful reminder of her predicament.

Su Bingxin had a worried look on her face, observing Yin Yun's distant expression.

She gently placed a hand on Yin Yun's shoulder, hoping to provide some comfort.

"Are you okay?" Su Bingxin asked softly, concern evident in her voice.

Yin Yun was now considered a friend to Su Bingxin, and she wanted to make sure she was there for her.

They had grown close over the past few months, bonding over shared interests. When Chen Tian was away, Yin Yun would always stay by Su Bingxin's side.

Yin Yun blinked, snapping back to reality, and forced a small smile. "I'm fine, just a lot on my mind," she replied, grateful for Su Bingxin's worry.

Su Bingxin could see that there was more to Yin Yun's response than she was letting on.

Chen Tian just walked by them; his mind was working on another matter entirely.

Hu Jianyu's words didn't affect him in the slightest.

Why would it? A Meridian Opening Realm for Chen Tian was nothing to his eyes, but what made Chen Tian angry was the way Hu Jianyu looked at Su Bingxin with admiration.

It was clear that Hu Jianyu had bad intentions towards Su Bingxin, and Chen Tian wouldn't let anything happen to her.

He knew that Su Bingxin was strong and capable, but he couldn't shake off the feeling of protectiveness toward her.

'Unfortunately, I'm strong enough to go kill that guy right now,' Chen Tian thought to himself.

If he tried to do that, Chen Tian was sure that he would immediately be found out.

He could escape a Foundation Establishment Spirit Sense, but Core Formation Cultivators have Divine Sense, which Chen Tian knew he couldn't hide from yet.

"Yin Yun, who's Hou Feng?" Chen Tian asked curiously.

Su Bingxin looked at him with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

How could he ask about such a thing bluntly? She was also curious, but she still had some reservations.

Yin Yun looked uncomfortable hearing that name and hesitated for a moment before responding.

"Hou Feng is... my fiancé." Yin Yun didn't expect Chen Tian to ask about Hou Feng, especially since it was a sensitive topic for her.

"What!" Su Bingxin and Chen Tian exclaimed in unison, their eyes widening in shock.

Su Bingxin quickly recovered from her surprise and looked at Yin Yun with concern.

"But I don't have any feelings for him," Yin Yun said honestly, her voice filled with displeasure.

She knew that her engagement to Hou Feng was a result of her family's arrangements and not her own choice.

"I'm sorry." Yin Yun suddenly turned toward Chen Tian and apologized, making Chen Tian raise his eyebrow in confusion.

"Why are you apologizing?" Chen Tian asked, puzzled by Yin Yun's sudden apology.

Yin Yun sighed and replied, "Because I put you and Su Bingxin in a mess; that rat Hu Jianyu would surely go and tell Hou Feng that he saw me with another man; he is his loyal dog in the end."

"I will make sure to protect both of you... sorry."

Yin Yun spoke with a hint of bitterness and frustration in her voice.

"I-I better not see you guys for some time," she continued, her voice filled with sadness. "I don't want to cause any more trouble for you both. It's for your own safety."

"Can you tell me more about that guy, Hou Feng?" Chen Tian asked if he would get in trouble; at least he wanted to know the guy that would be coming his way.

Yin Yun hesitated for a moment, her eyes filled with worry.

"Hou Feng is a dangerous man," she finally replied, her voice rising slightly.

"He's like me..., a Core Disciple who was chosen just by his talent for cultivation by an elder of the sect; his talent is unparalleled.

In just his thirties, he has already reached the peak of the Core Formation Realm and is rumored to be on the verge of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Not only that, but his family is also a powerful force with deep connections and vast resources. Not any weaker than my Yin family.

My family and his family had ties that stretched back for generations. That is why my family decided to marry me to his family.

They believed that by joining forces, we could become an even more formidable power within the cultivation world.

The marriage was arranged between me and him with the hope that our union would strengthen the bond between our families and solidify our alliance. It was a strategic move, one that held great potential for both our families' futures.

But I don't want it....

Not only, I don't have any feelings for him, but Hou Feng is a Bastard of a man who only cares about power and lust. He is constantly seeking ways to gain more influence and control over others.

That guy doesn't even love me and sees me just as a way to control the Yin family, alas my family is blinded by greed and can't see the true intentions behind this alliance.

It saddens me to think that they are willing to sacrifice my happiness for the sake of their own ambitions.

...I cannot allow myself to be trapped in a loveless marriage, bound to a man who only sees me as a pawn in his game. I must find a way to convince my family to reconsider this union."

Yin Yun said with a sad expression on her face, "If only my mother was..." The last words were only in her mind as she thought about her mother.

"Chen Tian, please promise me you will not get me into trouble with him," Yin Yun pleaded, her voice filled with desperation.

She, of all people, knew that Hou Feng was a cruel man and could do anything to make his plans work.

"Just know that crossing paths with him is not something you want to do."

Yin Yun didn't want to endanger her new friends.

Chen Tian nodded solemnly, understanding the seriousness of Yin Yun's plea.

Well, he would not do anything for now. Someone who's close to the Nascent Soul Realm, Chen Tian doesn't have the chance to defeat him yet with his current strength.

However, Chen Tian couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that enveloped him.

He didn't like this feeling of being weak.

'I really should start and hunt for some beasts; I will plan that tomorrow morning,' Chen Tian thought to himself.

'I need to increase my cultivation and gain more strength.

Yin Yun, even if angry, still took Chen Tian and Su Bingxin around the sect; the sect was big and bustling with activity.

Su Bingxin couldn't help but feel a sense of awe as she observed the place.

It was 100 times bigger than her old sect in the Tevat Continent, and she couldn't help but be amazed by the grandeur and scale of everything.

The towering buildings, the lush gardens, and the constant flow of disciples going about their training all made her feel like she was in a completely different world.

Which also made her see how the competition between sects disciple was completely different.

She also needed to get stronger faster.

Yin Yun said goodbye to them after promising to catch up later and returned to her house.

Her house was in the Core district of the sect, which meant that she was above the clouds and had a breathtaking view of the entire sect.

Chen Tian and Su Bingxin also decided to return home since they don't have anything to do for now.

There were classes for the Outer Disciple that Outer Elders teach, and sometimes Inner Elders would also make guest appearances to impart their wisdom.

Su Bingxin decided to go there tomorrow and attend one of the classes taught by the Elders.

She was determined to learn as much as she could and improve her cultivation skills.

Chen Tian, on the other hand, was more interested in exploring the sect's Pavilion; tomorrow he would find a mission that would let him go out of the sect and kill beasts.

He needs to improve his cultivation faster, for some reason he got a bad feeling that something dangerous was approaching, and he wanted to be prepared for whatever may come.