103: Chapter 103 But the key is whose favorability rating it is, since it increases but then decreases back!

Chen Yan's pupils constricted, and he looked up toward the distance.

This is... Revered Master's voice?

What happened to Revered Master?

Why did she tell me not to die?

Could it be that Revered Master is also trapped within the illusion?

At this moment, he could no longer care about hiding his tracks; his figure moved like lightning, speeding toward the direction from which the gale blew!

Within Leng Qingshuang's illusion trial.

Amidst the Revered Master of ceremonies' loud, celebratory chants, Leng Qingshuang had muddled-headedly bowed to heaven and earth with the "Rebellious Disciple Chen Yan" and was sent into the bridal chamber.

Candlelight flickered in the bridal chamber.

Leng Qingshuang sat quietly on the edge of the bed, the red bridal veil atop her head still yet to be lifted.

She didn't know what she was thinking in her heart.

She had long since seen through the mysteries of this illusion.

Yet, for some reason, she simply wanted to see what would happen at the very end of it.

"Clack!"

As the bridal chamber door was pushed open.

A radiant "Chen Yan" walked in with excitement.

"Revered Master."

He approached her step by step and reached out to lift the red veil: "Disciple is here!"

He leaned close to Leng Qingshuang's ear and whispered softly: "Revered Master, from now on, you are mine..."

Leng Qingshuang's hands clenched slightly; she seemed somewhat nervous, or perhaps she was waiting for something.

She turned slightly, dodging "Chen Yan's" hand, and asked coldly:

"Rebellious... You, what are you thinking right now?"

"Chen Yan" was stunned, seemingly not understanding what Leng Qingshuang meant by this.

He chuckled and said: "In my heart, Disciple is naturally overjoyed!"

"To be able to take Revered Master as my wife is a blessing my Disciple has cultivated over several lifetimes!"

Leng Qingshuang listened intently, but she didn't hear the words she wanted at all.

Whoosh~

She stood up directly and lifted the red veil herself, revealing that stunningly beautiful face.

Looking at the face before her that was identical to her Rebellious Disciple, Leng Qingshuang's eyes were filled with disappointment:

"You are not him, after all..."

"Him?"

A flicker of panic flashed across "Chen Yan's" face, but he feigned composure: "Who is he?"

"Revered Master, don't scare me; I am Chen Yan! I am your obedient Disciple!"

Leng Qingshuang shook her head slightly: "Fake will always be fake."

"Boom!"

Her Wind Spirit Intent expanded, directly blasting "Chen Yan" away.

Since you are not the Rebellious Disciple, there is no need to continue!

Leng Qingshuang's face flushed slightly, as if she felt a bit shy about this thought of hers.

She raised her hand and slashed downward; the sword of Wind Spirit instantly split "Chen Yan" in two!

She had thought the illusion would be broken by this.

Yet, unexpectedly.

After being split in half, that "Chen Yan" actually fused back into one.

He seemed somewhat irritated and roared angrily at Leng Qingshuang: "Refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"

"Leng Qingshuang, if you obediently listen, I might let your Disciple live!"

"But if you do not go along with my wishes, then your precious Disciple will just have to die!"

In Leng Qingshuang's astonished gaze.

She saw that "Chen Yan's" figure flash, putting distance between them.

When he appeared again.

He was actually holding an unconscious person in his hand!

"Chen Yan!"

Leng Qingshuang gasped, looking at the Rebellious Disciple being held like a dead dog by the illusion, a wave of panic rising in her heart: "Let him go!"

"Heh heh! Want to save him? Beg me!"

The illusion Clone laughed coldly, tightening its grip on Chen Yan's neck.

"Ugh! Ugh!"

The unconscious Chen Yan suddenly struggled violently, as if he were about to be choked to death!

"Stop!"

Leng Qingshuang's expression changed, rage surging in her eyes.

Watching Chen Yan struggle painfully in the illusion Clone's grip, she felt a faint, stabbing pain in her heart!

She gritted her teeth, her whole body trembling uncontrollably: "Let him go, and I will submit to your disposal!"

"Hahaha!"

The illusion Clone looked at Leng Qingshuang's expression of concern and could not help but laugh heartily.

"And here you are, cultivating the Way of Emotionless! Yet for the sake of a Disciple, you are willing to sacrifice yourself!"

It looked at her mockingly, a flash of golden light in its eyes, and it suddenly licked its lips with a cold smile:

"I'm suddenly curious!"

"If this brat dies, what will you do?"

"What?" Leng Qingshuang looked up in shock and rage, glaring at the illusion Clone, and shouted sternly: "What are you trying to do!"

The illusion Clone narrowed its eyes, chuckled, held Chen Yan's neck with both hands, and gave a gentle twist!

"Crack!"

Chen Yan's head instantly turned 90 degrees; his neck had been snapped!

On his face, a look of pain remained, and with his last breath, he murmured toward Leng Qingshuang: "Mas... Revered Master..."

Boom!

In an instant, Leng Qingshuang's reason collapsed!

Her Wind Spirit Intent expanded to its limit, her figure moving like the wind as she charged straight at the illusion Clone!

Countless swords of Wind Spirit swept past the Clone's position, trapping it firmly within.

"Die!"

With an angry shout, the illusion Clone was instantly shredded into pieces.

Chen Yan's corpse was caught by Leng Qingshuang, who held it tightly in her arms!

"No! Chen Yan! Don't die!"

Her voice sounded like a nightingale weeping blood, filled with sorrow and indignation.

The last time Chen Yan was nearly killed, it had caused her Dao Heart to shatter and her mental defenses to weaken.

Now, the same experience repeating before her eyes crushed her psyche.

In an instant, a thin mist veiled her pupils!

Her mind had completely fallen into the illusion!

"Swish!"

Chen Yan sprinted through the Trial Grounds, his face full of anxiety!

Revered Master's aura had flickered and vanished just now, but as someone who cultivated the Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Ode with her, how could he not sense that Revered Master's mind had lost its defense at this moment!

She was extremely vulnerable!

"Damn it!"

He exerted his full power in the Cloud-Stepping Moon-Chasing technique, following Revered Master's aura to find her!

Suddenly.

A white barrier stood across his path!

And Revered Master's aura was emanating from within it!

"Revered Master! Revered Master!"

Chen Yan lunged at the barrier, and through it, he could vaguely see a figure lying inside, in an unknown state!

"Boom!"

He swung his sword at the barrier, but a force of counter-rebound, even more violent, sent him flying backward.

"Pfft!"

Blood spilled from his mouth, yet he ignored it and rushed forward again, pounding on the barrier.

He called out to Leng Qingshuang frantically.

"Revered Master! It's me, Chen Yan! What's wrong with you? Wake up!"

"Revered Master..."

"Revered Master..."

"I am Chen Yan..."

"Revered Master!"

Inside the illusion, Leng Qingshuang woke up with a start!

In her ears, the Rebellious Disciple's shouting continued.

She scanned her surroundings but saw no sign of the Rebellious Disciple.

Looking down again at the corpse in her hands, a flash of disgust crossed her eyes!

"Rebellious Disciple... you've saved Revered Master once again..."

She stood up, a trace of coldness in her eyes.

She raised her hand and slashed down with force!

Within her Wind Spirit Intent, a Wind Spirit Sword gathered and took form, turning into a beam of green light that split the entire illusion in two!

Bang!

The next second.

The barrier shattered instantly!

Chen Yan stumbled and lunged inside!

Still calling out "Revered Master~" with his mouth.

Leng Qingshuang stood proudly, her eyes meeting those of her Rebellious Disciple.

Chen Yan looked at Revered Master's face and froze.

He saw that Leng Qingshuang's eyes before him were reddened, her tear tracks not yet dry; although her expression was aloof, her eyes revealed a fragility he had never seen before.

He asked in surprise: "Revered Master... did you cry?"

Leng Qingshuang hurriedly turned her head away and wiped the corners of her eyes: "No! You saw wrong!"

"Liar! I saw it!"

Chen Yan grabbed her hand and asked with concern: "What was the illusion you were in just now, Revered Master? Were you hurt inside?"

"Why were you calling out for me not to die?"

"Was I in the illusion? What exactly happened to make you so anxious?"

This series of questions caught Leng Qingshuang off guard.

She bit her red lips slightly, her eyes flickering, not knowing how to answer.

Could she tell him that in the illusion, she had almost become his Dao Companion?

Or tell him that it was only because she saw him die that she lost her composure and let the illusion take advantage of her?

She gave the Rebellious Disciple a charming glare and said coldly: "It's nothing, don't ask!"

[Favorability +2!]

[Current Favorability: 64/100!]

Chen Yan's eyes lit up instantly!

Holy crap? This works too?

He couldn't help but cheer in his heart:

"Is this favorability really this easy to farm?"

"At this rate, won't I be able to max it out soon?"

"By then, Revered Master will be deeply in love with me, obedient to my every word, let me do whatever I want, and follow my lead in everything..."

[Detected Rebellious Disciple behavior from host, rebellious value +2488!]

[Favorability -2!]

[Current Favorability: 62/100!]

Chen Yan: "..."

Damn, I got carried away!

But the real question is, what kind of favorability system deducts points after adding them!

Before the Revered Master and Disciple could react.

A golden light descended from the horizon, paving a path beneath their feet!