The Ethereal Domains

Chapter 954: Strong Fellowship

Chapter 954: Strong Fellowship

Strong Fellowship . . .

One disciple from the Saint Sunlight Sect spoke with deep respect, "Master, you are absolutely right. Our Prime Master has never forgotten your assistance in days long past. He has expressed his gratitude countless times in front of the disciples... He recounted that he had met you only a few times but quickly developed a close friendship. He consistently encourages us to form connections with individuals like you, distinguished by their kindness and generosity. We often find ourselves spending a lifetime with insincere companions, only to remain strangers, while sometimes, we forge strong bonds with someone we've recently encountered due to their warm-heartedness and generosity. Master, you exemplify the latter."

Cha Eun Xiao couldn't help but be surprised and impressed by these words. His thoughts echoed with incredulity, [What's happening here?]

[Han Bingxue is weaving a web of lies, creating fanciful stories out of thin air. How could they lend credence to his words? Aren't they inadvertently undermining their Prime Master by doing so? Is this even real?]

"Hmm. Wu Huitian is a man of great integrity... I have never regretted becoming friends with him. He remembers me, and I haven't forgotten him," Han Bingxue responded with a sigh. "We used to face challenges together... It's been an extended period since our last encounter... Time slips away, and we've grown old. Memories of the past continue to replay in my mind, as if they occurred just yesterday. I've aged both physically and mentally."

The disciple swiftly chimed in with admiration, "Master, you appear youthful and spirited. Your words are filled with warmth and kindness. We can all sense your benevolence. If we didn't know better, one might assume I'm much older than you..."

Han Bingxue nodded, and his sighs continued.

Cha Eun Xiao found it increasingly difficult to suppress his laughter, to the point where he felt a growing ache in his stomach.

[You are a true master of bragging.]

[The disciples of the Saint Sunlight Sect... they seem to be quite gullible... This is beyond belief. They're taking these stories at face value!]

The reality was that Han Bingxue had indeed crossed paths with Wu Huitian, but their relationship was far from amicable. In fact, the truth was entirely contrary to Han Bingxue's narrative.

Wu Huitian had harbored deep affection for his disciple sister, Ning Pinger, who was often referred to as Fairy Ning due to her extraordinary beauty. Wu Huitian's love for Ning Pinger was sincere, but she held an intense and possessive infatuation for Han Bingxue, who was known as the Frost Sword. Her obsession with him knew no bounds.

In his younger years, Han Bingxue was a strikingly handsome man, just a shade less so than Cha Eun Xiao. His charm was legendary, and women were drawn to him like moths to a flame, leading to animosity from many men.

Ning Pinger, despite her beauty, had a bitter and vindictive nature. Her possessiveness over Han Bingxue knew no boundaries. Although Han Bingxue felt no romantic affection for her, she attached herself to him relentlessly, clinging to him like a persistent shadow.

This was the root of Wu Huitian's distress. His hair had turned silver prematurely due to the turmoil of his complex love life, which was exacerbated by Ning Pinger's obsession with Han Bingxue. Wu Huitian, deeply in love with Ning Pinger, had engaged in numerous conflicts with Han Bingxue, but he was always outmatched, for Han Bingxue was the superior martial artist.

Wu Huitian's torment extended to his wedding day. Ning Pinger's jealous tendencies led to a dramatic and chaotic wedding ceremony, during which Han Bingxue appeared to offer his congratulations. The events that unfolded that day cemented Han Bingxue's status as the person Wu Huitian most despised in his entire life.

Han Bingxue believed that a polite and perfunctory approach was the best course of action in this situation. Deep down, he harbored a sense of guilt for the events that had unfolded. Nevertheless, it was this very sense of decorum that led to a catastrophic misunderstanding. When Ning Pinger spotted Han Bingxue, she misinterpreted his intentions, assuming he had a change of heart. This misconception prompted her to tear a piece from her wedding dress, as she eagerly sought to elope with Han Bingxue.

The wedding took place in Wu Huitian's hometown, and the Prime Master himself was a paragon of masculinity. He could not countenance such a scandalous turn of events. In a bid to defend his honor, Wu Huitian rallied the predominantly male guests, many of whom were his close friends, to confront Han Bingxue.

The majority of these guests were esteemed leaders of the Saint Sunlight Sect, individuals of superior cultivation. Han Bingxue had arrived with the intention of offering his goodwill, never foreseeing that such a volatile situation would ensue.

At the time of Wu Huitian and Ning Pinger's wedding, Han Bingxue had been married for several years. His behavior had notably improved post-marriage; he had ceased his dalliances with other women. Indeed, he hadn't encountered Ning Pinger in years, and a semblance of peacefulness prevailed. After significant persuasion, Ning Pinger had finally agreed to marry Wu Huitian. However, on the very day of the wedding, a sudden change of heart led her to desire elopement with Han Bingxue, simply because she saw him.

The outcome was a blow that reverberated deeply within both Han Bingxue and Wu Huitian, marking the most humiliating experience of the latter's life.

During the confrontation, Han Bingxue was swiftly subdued and sustained grave injuries, with numerous wounds inflicted upon his body. He managed to escape, albeit while being relentlessly pursued by numerous cultivators. Wu Huitian, driven to madness, relentlessly chased Han Bingxue with the single-minded determination to end his life. It was only through the intervention of Cha Eun Xiao that Han Bingxue's life was spared; otherwise, the realm would have lost the formidable Frost Sword.