Warcraft Mountains
In the vast expanse of the blue sky, violent energy fluctuations echoed like distant thunder. Green and red hues painted nearly half the firmament, with even the white clouds tinged in these colors, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
Perched on a concealed treetop below, Chen Mo, clad in a black samurai outfit, gripped the trunk with his right hand. Half-squatting, he observed the scene above and murmured to himself, "The Dou Qi Continent... I've actually transmigrated into 'Battle Through the Heavens'..."
(No need to delve into how I got here; it's not important.)
As an avid reader of online novels, Chen Mo had devoured thousands of stories. He was intimately familiar with "Battle Through the Heavens," a novel that had captivated readers far and wide.
The phrase "Don't bully the young for being poor; thirty years east, thirty years west" had ignited the passion of countless youths.
Although, over time, "Battle Through the Heavens" became a subject of parody in some circles, it undeniably provided a memorable experience and has been regarded as a classic by many writers.
It can be considered a pioneer in the xuanhuan genre.
...
A sudden notification jolted Chen Mo from his thoughts:
"Ding! Mainline hidden quest triggered: Save Yun Yun, the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect."
"Complete this quest to receive one opportunity to open the King's Treasure Chest and 100 luck points (which can be exchanged for silver, gold, platinum, diamonds, King's Treasure Chests, rare materials, and martial arts techniques)."
A light blue interface materialized before Chen Mo, displaying his current status:
Name: Chen Mo
Race: Human
Cultivation: Peak Nine-Star Fighter
Luck Points: 0
Skills: None
Combat Techniques: None
Items: Qi Gathering Technique, Healing Talisman
Functions: Treasure Chest Lottery, Mall
...
"Save Yun Yun?"
"Wow, what an opportunity!"
Seeing the quest details, Chen Mo couldn't contain his excitement. This was a golden chance.
In the original story, Xiao Yan's relationship with Yun Yun began when he saved her life in the Warcraft Mountains and tended to her injuries.
"If I replicate the scenario where Xiao Yan saves Yun Yun in the novel, wouldn't that..."
He chuckled to himself.
As a fan of the series, he had been disappointed that the protagonist didn't end up with Yun Yun, which had left him disheartened for days.
After all, readers often immerse themselves deeply into the story!
Bah, how shameless!
With this in mind, Chen Mo focused on the elegant woman in the sky, anticipating her duel with the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
In the novel, Yun Yun was severely injured by the Lion King's ultimate move, fled, and fell into a river, where she was discovered by Xiao Yan, leading to subsequent events.
"Amethyst Spirit? My Amethyst Winged Lion Clan can only produce a small piece every twenty years. Do you think you can have it just by asking?"
"I can offer something you need in exchange."
Man and beast conversed in the sky.
"Exchange? Fine! I'm currently undergoing transformation. If you can procure a Transformation Pill for me, I'll give you the Amethyst Spirit. How about that?" the Amethyst Winged Lion King laughed.
Chen Mo could clearly hear their booming voices.
"Their conversation is exactly as depicted in the novel."
A seventh-tier Transformation Pill was beyond Yun Yun's current capabilities, especially since she was still at the Dou Emperor level.
"Next, they should be discussing terms before the inevitable battle," Chen Mo mused.
Indeed.
Yun Yun raised the azure longsword in her hand and said helplessly, "In that case, I'll have to take it by force."
A fierce battle was imminent.
According to the novel, the fight would be prolonged, and the protagonist, Xiao Yan, would be hiding nearby, observing.
In that case...
"Qi Gathering!"
Chen Mo silently activated the Qi Gathering Technique. As the host bound to the system, he had received a novice gift pack.
The Qi Gathering Technique and the peak cultivation of a Nine-Star Fighter were among the gifts.
Qi Gathering Technique: This skill conceals one's aura and cultivation, preventing detection by stronger individuals. As one's
cultivation improves, the level required to detect them also increases.
"Now, as long as I'm cautious, even a Da Dou Shi shouldn't be able to detect me."
"Let's proceed."
First, he located the waterfall mentioned in the novel, made some marks, and, after ensuring he could reach it promptly, left the area.
At the summit of a certain mountain, a massive cave loomed beneath a canopy of branches.
Some distance from the cave, Chen Mo sighed.
"Sure enough, there are high-level magical beasts guarding it. I thought I could sneak in, but it seems I was overconfident."
"With my current cultivation, even with the Qi Gathering Technique, rushing in would be suicidal."
Abandoning this dangerous idea, Chen Mo returned to a bush near the waterfall and resumed watching the battle in the sky.
At the same time, Yao Lao glanced at the distant waterfall behind him.
"Eh?"
"Teacher, what's wrong?" Xiao Yan also glanced back and asked.
"Nothing. Maybe I was mistaken." Perhaps the battle's fluctuations were too intense. Yao Lao didn't pay much attention to the waterfall. After a glance revealed nothing unusual, he looked away.
The battle continued until sunset, with the Lion King's rage intensifying.
Suddenly, a purple glow enveloped the world.
"Seal!" Yao Lao explained.
...
"Wind's End, Meteorite Strike!"
Unwilling to be outdone, Yun Yun unleashed a powerful move simultaneously.
The longsword in her hand trembled, emitting a small burst of light.
The entire sky quaked.
Finally, as the horn on the Lion King's head was severed, Yun Yun was gravely injured and fell from the sky.
"Here she comes!"
Chen Mo ignored the Lion King's fury. Seeing her fall not far away, he was elated.
"From now on, she's mine!"
Chen Mo dashed out of the dense forest, retrieved the elegant woman floating in the river, and quickly departed.
Shortly after Chen Mo left, Xiao Yan returned to the waterfall, frowning inexplicably, as if he had lost something.
...
Chen Mo had specifically chosen a cave far from the waterfall to avoid being discovered by Xiao Yan and to prevent any potential confrontations.
To mask their presence, he placed collected magical beast excrement at the cave entrance and concealed it with branches.
Turning his attention to the woman lying on the makeshift bed of branches, Chen Mo was captivated by her ethereal beauty—she seemed like a celestial being descended from a painting.
Her allure was so profound it could topple cities and empires.
She exuded a noble and refined temperament.
Chen Mo felt a stirring desire but restrained himself.
He knew he couldn't take advantage of her vulnerable state; she would undoubtedly retaliate fiercely if he did.
Instead, he focused on aiding her recovery.
"Using the Healing Talisman might be too abrupt; it won't allow for meaningful interaction, and she won't remember me fondly..."
"I'm not after her body; I genuinely want to help her heal..."
"Yes, I'm a gentleman. I would never exploit someone in distress... Eh... Yun Yun, you're awake..."
A cold voice echoed in the cave, "What are you trying to do?"