Eternal Temptation: Awakening Sinful Desires

Chapter 219: My, my! We have many big shots visiting us today.

At this point, the red-haired man's eyes flashed with a perverted glint as he added with mental telepathy, 'Speaking of which, it has been a long time since we last met, hasn't it, Matriarch Cai Xinyi? You must be missing your late husband a lot. Haha! If you're feeling lonely, I could always lend a helping hand.' He said as he licked his lips without shame, his eyes staring at her ample chest.

Upon sensing this, Cai Xinyi was overcome by disgust and anger, and she frowned at him, shooting a glare in his direction. She didn't dare speak out loud in case the younger generation might overhear their conversation. Instead, she retorted with disdain, 'Are you a fool? Even if I were desperate for a man, I would rather die than lay with scum like you, Li Wang!

Besides, I can understand why your wife ran away to a distant corner of the continent. If it were me, I would've left your sorry ass a long time ago too!'

Li Wang's eyes widened, and his face turned red in rage after hearing her words, but he bit his tongue and suppressed his urge to shout back. 'How dare you bring up that incident! Are you trying to pick a fight with me?'

'Fight with you? Why would I need to do that? With your reputation of sleeping with other people's wives and mistresses, it wouldn't be strange if you were targeted by someone and got yourself killed. So, don't bother me with your nonsense!

Besides, my late husband died fighting to protect his people, unlike you, whose wife ran away because she couldn't bear to live with such an unfaithful man.' Cai Xinyi sneered.

'Now, stop bothering me. I don't want to be associated with a shameless bastard like you and lose face for myself and my daughter. And, you better behave yourself, as there is someone here who might not like your behavior.' She finished, sending a subtle glance in a certain direction.

'Tsk, you...' He was about to continue arguing when his eyes shifted in the same direction as Cai Xinyi, and upon noticing the individual she was referring to, he swallowed his words in fear as the anger dissipated from his body like a candle flame in the wind.

The final figure who had joined the others was dressed in pure white clothes that gave off a sense of righteousness and purity. He had golden hair that shimmered like wheat in the summer sunshine, and his golden eyes burned with the radiance of justice. He appeared to be a middle-aged man with a stern expression on his face, exuding a dignified air that inspired awe and fear.

At that moment, a hearty laugh resounded throughout the hall. "Hahaha! I never expected that Elder Kong Yu, one of the Core Elders of the mighty Heaven's Glory Palace, would be gracing us with his presence today." The speaker was a middle-aged man with long gray hair who was clad in white and golden robe with the emblem of the Twilight Mist Sect on his chest.

His demeanor was very different from that of the man in white, who possessed the aura of a righteous hero. The latter, on the other hand, was someone who had a sly expression on his face, his sharp eyes resembling those of a fox, which made it difficult for others to guess his intentions.

When the crowd heard this, they all looked at the elder in pure white clothes in surprise, as they knew that Heaven's Glory Palace was considered a beacon of light and justice in the continent, and its members were known for their outstanding character and accomplishments.

Moreover, the Heaven's Glory Palace was considered to be on par with the Twilight Mist Sect, with both of them being the strongest sects in this region. As such, they didn't expect such a dignified member of Heaven's Glory Palace to come here just to watch the new disciples of the Twilight Mist Sect.

A frown formed on Elder Kong Yu's brows when he saw the man in white approaching him with a sly expression. "Greetings, Elder Harrius. It's been a long time since we last met. I hope you won't mind my presence here today." Kong Yu greeted the elder from the Twilight Mist Sect without changing his stern expression, giving off an air of superiority.

Harrius chuckled in amusement when he heard this, "Of course, of course, how can I refuse a guest such as yourself? You are very welcome here, Elder Kong Yu."

After a short pause, he continued with a mischievous smile on his face while looking at the other two figures near him. "My, my! We have many big shots visiting us today. In addition to the Core Elder of Heaven's Glory Palace, we also have the Patriarch of the Li Clan and the Matriarch of the Cai Clan. Oh? Wait a second.

Are those the heirs of the respective clans standing beside them? Interesting... It looks like this year we'll have many powerful disciples joining our ranks." Harrius remarked as he looked at the young man with red hair and the young woman with lavender hair.

Both of them flinched when Harrius glanced at them but didn't respond. However, Harrius wasn't done talking. "Although the Patriarch of the Li Clan is familiar to us, it is indeed a rare sight to have Matriarch Cai Xinyi from the Cai Clan grace us with her presence.

I hope both of you will enjoy your stay here in the Twilight Mist Sect." He added, throwing an appreciative smile towards the middle-aged woman.

Cai Xinyi, who had remained silent all this time, returned the gesture with a faint smile. "Thank you for your kind words, Elder Harrius. My daughter, Cai Yan, is taking the disciple selection trials of the Twilight Mist Sect, and I tagged along with her to observe the competition."

"Haha, I see! I'm sure she'll perform very well." Harrius laughed as he glanced at Cai Yan, who remained quiet next to her mother. "You don't have to worry about anything. Our Twilight Mist Sect will ensure that all of the participants are treated with fair and just treatment." Harrius stated in a serious tone.

"That is comforting to hear. Thank you again, Elder Harrius." Cai Xinyi smiled and bowed in gratitude.

The Patriarch of the Li Clan, who had remained quiet until now, coughed a few times, reminding the others that he was also present here. "Indeed, that is very reassuring to hear."

Upon sensing his annoyance, Harrius chuckled and turned to face the Patriarch of the Li Clan, "Don't worry, Patriarch Li Wang, you can relax. There's no way we'll favor one participant over another. It is important for all of you to know that the Twilight Mist Sect has a tradition of impartiality and fairness that all our disciples must adhere to."

The three of them nodded at Harrius' words in acknowledgment. After all, despite his sly nature, as a core elder of the sect, Harrius had an impeccable reputation among the other core elders for his loyalty and dedication to the Twilight Mist Sect. Thus, there was no reason to doubt his words.

Just then, the spatial formation on the far side of the room glowed as it activated once more, catching everyone's attention.

Out of it came three figures that drew the gaze of every cultivator present in the hall towards them, like magnets attracting iron.

One of them was a young man with black hair and piercing blue eyes that resembled a sapphire gemstone. His handsome face held a playful smirk as he scanned his surroundings with great interest. He wore a black robe embroidered with a silver dragon pattern on the sleeves, giving him a devilish charm that was hard to resist.

The other two were women, one with long black hair and bright green eyes full of innocence and wonder, and the other with long, fiery red hair and crimson eyes that radiated with fierce determination.

Both of them wore white robes decorated with a floral design that reminded them of snowflakes or crystals falling in winter. On the left side of their chest, a silver emblem of the Twilight Mist Sect could be seen embroidered on their clothes, indicating that they were Inner Disciples of the Twilight Mist Sect.

For a long moment, everyone in the hall stood frozen in place as they stared in awe at the trio who had just entered the room. Both women had striking and beautiful faces, making them stand out among the rest of the people, but it was the man with black hair and blue eyes who dominated the scene.

He had an aura that commanded attention and respect, yet his demeanor was relaxed and carefree, as if nothing could bother him. This caused others to feel curious about who he was and where he came from.

Seeing the young man, Elder Harrius' expression changed from confusion to recognition before settling to a scared, pale expression. 'Damn it. I almost forgot the most important person who'd be competing in this year's trials.'

He felt shivers running down his spine upon remembering how that lady ordered him to take care of him. 'I hope no one messes with him or else... I don't want to imagine how mad she'll be. It seems I have to be with him for the whole duration of this trial just to make sure no one tries anything funny.' He sighed to himself as he recalled the ruthless look on her face that made him cower in fear.