Fights Break Sphere: Rock King's Leisurely Journey into the Mortal World

Chapter 3 Nalan Yanran breaks the contract and breaks off the engagement, Zhongli Fire God's heart is restless

Zhongli's gaze held no malice, and Yao Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief. He slowly turned his head, looking down at Xiao Yan, and said softly, "Little kid, you know I'm in a very difficult situation right now. I was forced to absorb the Dou Qi for the past three years. You can see I no longer have a physical body, only a spirit. If not, I would have been shattered and dissipated in your ring three years ago. The reason I've managed to survive as a spirit even after my physical body was completely destroyed is entirely due to the powerful soul force I cultivated through my eighth-grade alchemy. It's this power that's kept me alive until now."

"I believe this must be Xiao Yan's father. I feel deeply guilty about absorbing your son's Dou Qi. The situation was extremely critical at the time, and I was forced to do so. However, please rest assured that I was extremely cautious during the absorption process and did not demand too much. Xiao Yan's talent has not been affected in the slightest."

Faced with the "monster" who suddenly became so gentle, Xiao Zhan was also shocked. Perhaps it was really as he said.

Could it be that this... "person" in front of me is really a person?
Xiao Yan did not have as many thoughts as Xiao Zhan. When Yao Chen admitted that he was the culprit, those unbearable things that Xiao Yan had tried hard to forget continued to appear in his mind.

The memory of the dead kept attacking him.

Just as he was about to explode, Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Yan's shoulder with his big hand. The father and son exchanged tacit glances, temporarily suppressing Xiao Yan's anger.

"Strength is respected in the Dou Qi Continent. However, since Mr. Zhongli has served as a witness to this contract today, no matter how prominent your strength, identity, and status are, at this moment, we are all on an equal footing. Although you absorbed Yan'er's Dou Qi out of helplessness, the fact has already happened - you still absorbed his Dou Qi after all, causing my Yan'er to endure three years of injustice and criticism. All of this should not have been borne by Yan'er. This heavy burden was imposed on him by you. As a father, I do not expect my son to become rich and powerful in the future. I only hope that he can grow up safely and healthily. Since you claim to be an eighth-grade alchemist, and Mr. Zhongli is here to witness it today, we are naturally willing to believe it. I also hope that you can take out a pill that can restore Yan'er's Dou Qi and help him return to his peak condition."

Xiao Zhan repeatedly emphasized the existence of Zhongli, and was implicitly telling the other party: Zhongli is my trump card.

Otherwise, facing such an indescribable thing, if it really just said: "I sucked it, so what, so what, so little. " and then walked away, to be honest, Xiao Zhan really had no way to deal with it.

However, through Yao Chen's attitude towards Zhongli, Xiao Zhan could guess that Zhongli's strength was definitely above Yao Chen's.

"There are elixirs that can directly restore his health, but using elixirs that expand his Dou Qi limit will cause it to become weak and mixed, which is tantamount to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs and destroying one's own future. I do have a method that can fully unlock your son's potential."

"Why?" Xiao Zhan asked excitedly.

"That is to have Xiao Yan become my disciple. I will personally teach him how to cultivate. With my experience and guidance, every step he takes to improve his Dou Qi will be steady and reliable. Moreover, I have observed that his Dou Qi has a fire attribute that also contains a little wood attribute. This kind of physique is very suitable for becoming an alchemist. If he becomes my disciple, I can also teach him the art of alchemy."

At this point, even Xiao Yan, who was on the verge of a rage just now, was moved.

Alchemist is the most honorable status in the Douqi Continent.

If he could cultivate to the second level, then the Xiao family would be able to completely monopolize the medicine industry in Wutan City, the Xiao family would get more markets, and there would be hope for the Xiao family's revival.

Although Yao Chen said it beautifully, Xiao Zhan still exchanged glances with Zhongli, wanting to confirm with him.

Zhongli nodded gently in agreement. Although he wasn't entirely clear on the concept of Dou Qi, by carefully observing the levels of Dou Qi within Yao Chen, compared to Xiao Yan and his father, Xiao Zhan, he could discern Yao Chen's unfathomable strength, far beyond Xiao Zhan's reach. Therefore, Yao Chen was undoubtedly more than qualified to be Xiao Yan's mentor.

"Okay, I'm very satisfied with this answer." Xiao Zhan shook Xiao Yan, and could see that the previous resistance in his eyes had mostly disappeared. He smiled and continued, "I agree on Xiao Yan's behalf."

Under Zhongli's guidance, Xiao Yan performed an extremely complicated yet familiar apprenticeship ceremony on Yao Chen.

At this time, a member of the Xiao family came running over to report.

"Clan leader, we are here from the Yunlan Sect. The First and Second Elders invite you to the meeting hall."

"Yunlan Sect? Okay, I'll be there right away."

After completing the apprenticeship ceremony, Xiao Yan started to complain to Yao Chen.

Then, under the guidance of a steward named Mo, he led Zhongli towards the meeting hall.

Dusk fell and the dust slowly settled.

The shadows of trees swayed against the window frames, and the brightly lit meeting hall was silent.

Xiao Yan found an empty seat next to Xiao Xun'er and sat down, while Zhongli naturally sat on the chair prepared for him by Xiao Zhan.

"Niece Nalan, Yan'er is here. Now we can finally tell each other, right?" Xiao Zhan looked at his future daughter-in-law with kindness.

Nalan Yanran in the audience nodded and winked at Ge Ye beside her.

Then Ge Ye took out an ancient box that exuded an alluring fragrance from the ring. Inside the box, a longan-sized pill that was completely green was lying quietly.

"Qi Gathering Powder?!!!"

In the hall, hearing the exclamations of the three elders, the eyes of the young men and women in the hall suddenly widened, and their pairs of fiery gazes stared at the jade box in Ge Ye's hand.

"Niece Nalan, what does this mean?"

Nalan Yanran stepped back and motioned Ge Ye to continue.

Elder Ge Ye's eyes kept jumping back and forth between the floor tiles. He also knew that this was not a glorious thing. He was being pushed out by the young sect leader as a shield.

"Uh... Clan Leader Xiao, we're here this time to discuss the Young Sect Master's marriage to the Xiao family. As you know, the Yunlan Sect has strict rules, and the Sect Master is training Yanran as the next Sect Master. A few days ago, he officially appointed her as the Young Sect Master... However, due to some special Yunlan Sect rules, Yanran is no longer allowed to have any affairs with men from the moment she was officially appointed as the Sect Master's successor."

"As for Yanran's marriage with the Xiao family, it was only recently that Old Master Nalan informed us of it, so...so Sect Master Yunyun hopes that the Xiao family can...cancel the engagement."

"Bang!" The teacup in Xiao Zhan's hand suddenly shattered into pieces. Anger continued to gather in his chest. He said dully, "Niece Nalan, do you know how shameful it is for a man to be broken off an engagement by a woman in person on this Douqi Continent?!" In the silent hall where one could hear a pin drop, Zhongli saw Xiao Zhan's embarrassment and shame. Such a responsible clan leader should not be humiliated like this. If it ended hastily, he might not be able to establish his prestige as the clan leader.

In the quiet atmosphere, Zhongli raised his head slightly, his eyes revealing a deep and steady look. He slowly stood up and said in a steady voice, "Miss Nalan, as the saying goes, 'The person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it.' This contract was originally jointly decided by Mr. Nalan and the former patriarch of the Xiao family. Now, Mr. Xiao Zhan, as a descendant of the Xiao family, can naturally act on behalf of the former patriarch. I just wonder if Miss Nalan has received Mr. Nalan's permission to come here to terminate the contract?"

As time passed, Nalan Yanran's gaze was inadvertently drawn to Zhongli standing beside her. Zhongli's sword-like brows resembled the dark shadows of distant mountains, radiating a heroic spirit; his eyes, like twinkling stars, were deep and mysterious. His features seemed a masterpiece meticulously crafted by heaven, every line perfectly defined, a feature that drew admiration.

That awe-inspiring aura wasn't deliberately contrived, but rather emanated naturally from within. It was like an invisible force that made one feel close yet at the same time afraid to approach easily. Like a king standing tall and majestic, he exuded an air of grace and nobility. Because of this, Nalan Yanran's attitude towards Zhongli had subtly changed, unnoticed, with an indescribable fondness and respect for him.

"Grandpa doesn't know that I came here at the instruction of my master."

"But your master is not the creator of this contract. She is just an outsider. So, Miss Nalan is not here to cancel the contract, but to break it."

Zhongli slowly spoke, explaining his understanding of the matter. As the God of Contracts, he shouldered the heavy responsibility of witnessing the birth and end of every contract. This wasn't out of illicit curiosity or meddling, but rather deeply rooted in his duties and daily routine as a deity. In his view, this was an essential part of maintaining cosmic order, the very meaning of his existence.

As the words came in, Nalan Yanran's face was gradually covered with a layer of frost.

"Even if I broke the contract, so what? I've already given you a Qi Gathering Powder as compensation for the so-called breach of contract. Isn't that enough?"

In the silent atmosphere, Nalan Yanran slowly turned her head. Her gaze, which had been wandering around, seemed to be drawn by an invisible force and finally fell on the real focus of this evening's feast - Xiao Yan.

"Or do you think this compensation isn't enough? Okay, I can give your Xiao family three more Qi Gathering Powders. I can even convince the teacher to send you to the Yunlan Sect to learn advanced fighting techniques. How's that? Is it enough?"

In the silent space, Nalan Yanran's voice was like a pebble dropped into a tranquil lake, stirring up ripples. Her words were laced with alluring offers, like a carefully woven web, attempting to capture the listener's heart. Yet, Xiao Yan's reaction was surprisingly calm. His body trembled uncontrollably, a mixture of excitement and fear welling up from deep within. His face, still childish, was now twisted into a hideous and terrifying expression, as if driven by some invisible force, leaving him unable to control his emotions.

"I! I really want to cut you into pieces with a thousand... knives!" Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly, and his teeth rubbed against each other violently, making a crackling sound.

At this moment, Zhongli could clearly capture the murderous aura emanating from Xiao Yan through the keen perception of the Heart of Fire.

For some reason, ever since I came to this Douqi continent, the idea of ​​retiring has gradually disappeared.

Could this be related to the disappearance of the Heart of the Rock God?

The six-colored heart in Zhongli's body represents six kinds of divine power, but the only thing missing is the ochre color that represents rock.

However, since his body structure is still the hardest rock in the world, he can still use some of the earth element's power, but he needs to touch the ground with his feet, which adds some insignificant restrictions. After all, Zhongli rarely flies in peacetime.

Zhongli's fiery heart beat rapidly, and it reached its peak until Xiao Yan said the passionate words "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don't bully the young and poor."

Zhongli exhaled softly, and the fiery red lines on his golden robe slowly replaced the original ochre hue. His eyes also instantly turned crimson.

Yao Chen in the ring curled up and dared not make a sound. He was forced out by this terrifying flame. Although he didn't know the name of the flame, Yao Chen was sure that the flame was a strange fire that had not been recorded.

Behind Zhongli, flames unfolded like a fiery scroll, slowly unfurling into a vast disk. While these strange fires were under his control and caused no harm to anyone or any structure, the intense heat they radiated shook the very souls of those present.

Zhongli's voice became hoarse and ethereal as he reiterated the contract and price that Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan had just signed. "Alright! I, Zhongli, will be here to witness the birth of your three-year contract. After three years, if Nalan Yanran wins, the Xiao family will be disbanded. If Xiao Yan wins, Nalan Yanran will become Xiao Yan's slave."

"What kind of strange fire is this? Even my Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame feels fear. This color can't be the Void Devouring Flame or the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire. Looking through the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, I see its color constantly changing. Could it be... the legendary Emperor Flame ranked number one on the Strange Fire List?!"

What most people can truly perceive is only the indescribable tremor that emanates from deep within their hearts. It's a subtle ripple that seems to rise from the depths of their souls, like a whirlpool beneath the surface of a tranquil lake, invisible yet tangible, touching the softest corners of their hearts.

However, what Xiao Xun'er endured was far more than that. Facing that heart-pounding power, she not only had to face the tremors from deep within her soul, but also endure the terror brought on by the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame.

As Zhongli's voice slowly fell, and the terms of the contract were read out one by one, in that instant, an invisible force seemed to gather in the air before Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran. Then, two contracts, gleaming with flames, silently appeared before them, as if born from the void.

Sign your names and the contract will be officially established. I will also witness your execution in three years. Those who break the contract will be punished by the God of Fire!
Xiao Yan bit his finger without hesitation and wrote the contract in blood.

In Nalan Yanran's eyes, Xiao Yan had never been able to shake off the label of "waste." For her, this contract should have been easy to obtain, but she had developed a deeper interest in Zhongli, the man who seemed like a celestial fire.

"The contract has been signed. In the name of Morax, the God of Contract, I declare that the contract is effective."

The flames, once so majestic and powerful that they seemed capable of incinerating everything, now slowly receded. As if being guided by an invisible hand, they gradually gathered their blazing light and immense power, finally returning to Zhongli's body.

At the same time, two flame contracts imbued with mysterious power, as if possessing their own consciousness, lightly separated from the flames. Like two agile flaming feathers, they traced a graceful arc through the air before flying precisely into the hands of the contracting parties.

Miraculously, despite the flames still emitting scorching heat, their dancing flames seeming to speak of boundless energy, they did not cause any harm to either party to the contract. Instead, the flames seemed more like a wonderful dynamic decoration, adding a touch of mystery and splendor to the moment, leaving one breathless with wonder.

"Since this so-called contract has been signed," Nalan Yanran pointed her middle finger at Xiao Yan, "Three years from now, my Yunlan Mountain will be waiting for you. If you are still such a loser, then just give up the engagement."

"Hehe... Three years from now, my Xiao family will divorce my wife!"

"You!" Nalan Yanran clenched her fists. "Hmph! I'll wait!"

(End of this chapter)