I speedrunned the fairies' game!

Chapter 58, Section 57: Turning the Fairy to the Side (2-in-1 4K)

The air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, and the faint sound of devout chanting by female believers could be heard in the distance.

Inside the Ninglu Hall.

The negotiations between Chen Ran and the goddess are still ongoing.

"Young Master! I've already told you, haven't I? My master... she's in the Zixiao Palace next door with Princess Da Zhou."

Shen Xianzi's fair and delicate hands rested on the altar in front of the goddess statue, her cheeks flushed, her beautiful eyes rolled upwards in a daze, as if she were having some kind of hallucination.

"Wasn't it you, fairy, who just uttered the battle cry?"

Chen Ran, supporting two long, straight, fair legs, brought his head close to the fairy's, "Actually, have you ever thought about your master, Liu Wuyan? She's even more than you..."

"No, don't say it!"

Shen Rongyue covered her cherry lips. Her snow-white jade feet, held in the young man's palm, pointed straight down, making her beautiful legs appear even longer. "Master, all the things she has done in Chu over the years, even if there are many radical aspects, are all for the great cause of saving the human race in her heart!"

"Oh? Then tell me, how much do you know about your master's great cause, and then I'll tell you whether she's worthy or not."

"Oh? Then tell me first, how well do you understand her 'career'?"

Chen Ran straightened up, his eyes suddenly turning cold, as if they had been tempered with ice. "We don't have time to waste—based on my understanding of Liu Wuyan, she heard the commotion just now, and right now she should be trying to appease the Great Zhou princess while sending someone to summon you over."

In the pitch-black temple, Shen Xianzi's body, as smooth as alabaster, seemed to radiate a faint light. She raised her beautiful face, gritted with sweat, and said through gritted teeth:
"Very well! Since things have come to this, I will tell you, young master!"

"My master told me that during her youth, she used an alias to cultivate in several major demonic sects, including Cangming, Hehuan, and Yinkui Sect, and thoroughly studied their unique techniques."

“I know about this,” Chen Ran said. “She’s the undisputed number one genius girl in the demonic path, so she’s not bad. But back then, she was called Liu Ruyan.”

"Young Master even knows this?" Shen Rongyue's delicate body trembled, and she couldn't help but turn around and glance back.

"I also know that back then, when your master was cultivating in the Eastern Land, he formed a sworn brotherhood with that Saintess Luo. But I won't interrupt you."

Chen Ran patted the fairy's pert buttocks: "Go on, tell me what secret your master discovered."

In the game, Liu Wuyan's ambition and motives as the boss of the Goddess Palace are never directly revealed until the end of the game.

However, players can deduce the truth from many subtle details.

Shen Rongyue suppressed the shock in her heart and bit her lip gently, saying:
Shen Rongyue composed herself, her voice trembling: "The extraterrestrial demons of ancient times were not extinct at all! Their remains and desires have merged into the land of the Nine Provinces. Even the first patriarchs of many major sects in the righteous and demonic paths today are their descendants!"

"The spiritual energy of the Nine Provinces is becoming increasingly scarce, and the thousand-year-old lockdown is all because of them!"

"Hmm, and then?" Chen Ran asked, "Does she want to change all of this single-handedly? To rectify both the righteous and demonic paths and cleanse the world?"

"Yes, yes!" Shen Rongyue said, "My master said that she sees no hope in the current righteous and demonic paths, so she was heartbroken and decided to create a new sect that is separate from the righteous and demonic paths and only strives for the rise of the human race!"

"She then betrayed the Cangming Sect, came to the Central Plains alone, developed her followers, and took advantage of the internal strife in the Chu Kingdom at that time to establish the current state religion, the Goddess Palace."

"Now I understand." Chen Ran nodded slightly, his tone tinged with sarcasm. "Liu Wuyan wants to unite with the current Chu ruler, Han Qianshan, and use the fertile spiritual veins and population of Chu as a foundation to slowly expand the Goddess Palace. Then, she will form an alliance with the surrounding major vassal states to rebel against that Zhou emperor who only knows how to amass wealth. After she seizes the Emperor's Seal, she will use the power of the Dragon's Fortune to unify the righteous path and fight a decisive battle against the demonic path, ultimately achieving the unification of the cultivation world. Is that right or wrong?"

"That's the old three steps." At this moment, Fairy Shen had completely let her guard down around the young man and truthfully said, "With the Immortal Dao Assembly of Mount Shu drawing ever closer, Master has decided to adopt the 'new three steps.' And the first step is to kill Chu Jun and take his place."

"So, young master, I can understand my master. Her original intention was sincere and noble, but she was just a little too hasty."

"It's not urgent."

Chen Ran said, "The current Chu ruler, Han Qianshan, is Emperor Xuanxi's brother-in-law. He is a man who flatters his superiors and bullies his inferiors. He is also very cunning and has his own agenda."

"While professing loyalty to his brother-in-law, Emperor Xuanxi, he secretly expanded his military and cultivated a Xiantian martial arts legion loyal only to himself, intending to one day establish a separatist regime and become the true emperor of Chu. On the other hand, he also supported the Jintan Temple, intending to counterbalance your Goddess Palace, but alas—"

“That old bald monk Shiyan has no ability, which led to the destruction of the temple and the death of his people.”

"Now that Jintan Temple has been destroyed, if the Goddess Palace does not take action, it would make Palace Master Liu appear incompetent."

Upon hearing this, Fairy Shen could no longer remain calm. Suppressing her shame, she tightened her beautiful legs around the young man's waist: "Young master! Tell me! Who...who exactly are you? You've only been in Chu for a few days, yet you understand the domestic situation so clearly!?"

"Stop talking nonsense and get to the point."

Chen Ran stepped forward and directly embraced Shen Xianzi's slender waist.

For some reason, the latter's slightly parted, luscious lips parted completely, "Young master, it seems you've already fallen for me."

Shen Xianzi glanced back, and a hint of her former arrogance suddenly flashed in her eyes, which had been misty with moisture.

She was, after all, of noble birth, a goddess chosen from among millions.

But no matter how unfathomable this young man may be, he is still just an ordinary mortal!
However, only for a moment.

Shen Xianzi's proud and beautiful eyes suddenly widened to their limit, and the next moment, as if to guard against something, she quickly covered her small mouth in advance—

"Still pretending with me, huh?"

"No, I won't dare again! Rongyue will never dare again!"

"Remember this. The body I prefer to belong to is that of the Fairy Xiyue of the Cihang Sword Sect, and you are only fit to be mine."

"Understood! Rongyue understands! This humble servant is willing to be picked at will by the young master."

After some reassurance.

Shen Xianzi finally regained her senses and honestly confessed: "In Master's plan, after turning the ambitious Chu Jun into a puppet, she will start to integrate the major sects in Chu and instigate the Qinglan Immortal Sect, which has always wanted to replace the Kunlun Dao Sect, to launch a rebellion at the Immortal Dao Conference."

"Liu Wuyan is too confident."

Chen Ran shook his head and said, "Although the righteous path is currently in disarray and in disarray, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse. The 'Dragon Yin True Lord,' the leader of the Six Sages of Shu Mountain who is presiding over the Immortal Cultivation Conference, is not someone she can easily mess with. Before absolute power, all schemes and tricks are utter nonsense."

"By doing this, she will only lead millions of people in the entire Chu Kingdom, as well as tens of thousands of female followers of your Goddess Palace, into an abyss of no return!"

Chen Ran leaned close to the fairy's ear and coaxed, "Therefore, we really need to control her, don't you think?"

Shen Rongyue knew what the other party meant, and her voice was so soft it was almost pleading: "Young master, please let Rongyue think about it some more, okay?"

"Don't even think about it?"

Chen Ran continued his verbal attack: "Liu Wuyan has been calling herself a god all these years, never leaving this Goddess Palace. She uses you twelve attendant goddesses to carry out her will. In order to completely control you, how many insidious methods has she set up on you disciples?"

"Guess what your master would do if she knew that you had already broken free from the shackles of the demonic runes with my help?"

These words completely extinguished any remaining hope in Shen Xianzi's mind.

She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, and finally looked up, her eyes filled with determination:

"Very well! Rongyue is willing to form an alliance with you, young master!"

"Alright, let's do it tonight, fairy."

Seeing the fairy who had completely broken free from the constraints of her sect, Chen Ran felt gratified and took the initiative to kiss her lips.
"I'll say it again: failure is rebellion, success—you, Shen Rongyue, will be an immortal hero in the hearts of millions of Chu citizens and your Shen clan!" "Fairy, the night of revolution may be short, but the glory will last a long time."

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Shen Xianzi listened quietly, her fists clenched tightly, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears.

Although she only understood half of what she heard, she felt inexplicably excited and full of energy!
Suddenly, she completely abandoned her goddess-like demeanor, her long, snow-white legs folded over, and she sat obediently on her lap, nestled against the young man's knees, her small face devout as if worshipping a deity:
"Please teach me, young master!"

"It's not that difficult." Chen Ran reached out and picked up the goddess's hair crown from the side, and put it on her head by hand. The cool jade stone touched the top of her head, but it warmed her heart.

To put it simply, in just one sentence—

He paused, his gaze falling into her eyes: "When the sun rises tomorrow, step out of this Goddess Palace, and you will be the new Palace Master."

"When the sun rises tomorrow, once you leave this Goddess Palace, you will be the Palace Master."

"Ah? Ah!" Fairy Shen's body trembled violently, and she took a step back.

"Oh, do I need to explain further?" Chen Ran gently stroked Shen Xianzi's hair, pressing his head close to her beautiful and delicate face: "Over the years, in this vast Chu Kingdom, how many people have seen your master's true appearance?"

"This..." Shen Rongyue recalled carefully and said, "Since her youth, Master has been troubled by her stunning beauty, which attracts strange looks from men. After establishing the Goddess Palace, she rarely went out. Even when she occasionally attended national sacrificial ceremonies, she always wore a bronze mask. Even Chu Jun has never seen her true face. Even within the Goddess Palace, only I have seen Master's appearance, but..."

She paused, her eyes filled with a sense of bewilderment, and said, "Tonight, when Master met that princess of the Great Zhou, he took off his mask."

“That’s irrelevant,” Chen Ran said. “You only need to know two things—”

"First: Tonight, the eleven most powerful attendant goddesses of the Goddess Palace only recognize you as the chief goddess, and they all share your resentment towards your master's ruthlessness."

"Second: There is a formation outside the Goddess Palace, which your master originally used to restrain you. When I came, I slightly adjusted the core of the formation. When she starts her uprising later, she will be hindered by this formation instead."

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Shen Rongyue scrutinized the white-clad youth of unknown origin once more, her gaze growing increasingly complex: "Young master, you've certainly come prepared."

"Of course, Liu Wuyan is so powerful, while I only have one life."

Chen Ran shrugged. "Also, remember this: the formation can only be an aid. Without the full effort of you twelve personal disciples who know Liu Wuyan inside and out, this matter would never have succeeded."

Shen Rongyue lowered her head and remained silent for a long time before softly saying, "Young Master, I... know what to do."

"Yes, if everything goes smoothly, an hour will be enough for us to overturn the entire Goddess Palace."

Chen Ran rubbed her head and walked straight towards the door.

A soft, clear female voice came from behind:
"Wait, young master! There's something else I need to ask! Did you really come to Chu just for that great opportunity you mentioned earlier?"

Chen Ran paused at the doorway, gazing at the northern horizon, his eyes softening with tenderness.
"I still want to save that little female dragon."

I feel

"She was waiting for me too."

Hear this.

Unable to contain her shock any longer, Fairy Shen chased after him:
"Young master! Young master, do you know that white dragon?"

Chen Ran raised an eyebrow and said, "Why do you call her Bailong so formally? Isn't she your most admired sworn sister?"

Shen Rongyue clenched her fists, her face downcast, as if a painful memory had been stirred up: "It was true before, but she betrayed me and Xueying."

“She didn’t.” Chen Ran’s gaze was deep. “On the contrary, she protected you and Princess Xueying until the very last moment, when she sank into the icy lake.”

"How...how is this possible?" Shen Rongyue swayed, tears welling up in her eyes instantly, her voice trembling.

"Remember, people's hearts are unpredictable, and what you see may not be the truth."

Chen Ran shook his head and wrapped himself in his outer robe and scholar's gown. "Alright, at Princess Xueying's birthday banquet tomorrow, I will reveal the truth of what happened back then to the world, completely sweep away all the gloom, and restore a bright and clear world to Chu."

"At that time, the fate of your Goddess Palace will be entirely up to you, Fairy Shen."

Having said that, he turned around.

"Young master, where are you going?"

"I'll go and calm Liu Wuyan down first. You guys just have to act as the situation dictates."

The palace doors slowly closed from both sides.

Gazing at the receding figure under the moonlight, Shen Xianzi's beautiful eyes were dazed, as if she were in a daze.

"By the way, what about that demonic fairy you mentioned earlier, young master?"

"Ah, yes, she must be one of those two beautiful women who accompanied him into the city?"

"Wait, could it be that Holy Maiden Cangming?"

Inside the Zixiao Palace.

After hearing that strange woman's roar.

To ease the awkwardness, Palace Mistress Liu took Princess Ni Chang's hand and changed the subject.
"Your Highness, before we knew it, we've been chatting for a while now."

"Yes." Ji Nishang pursed her lips, hesitating to speak: "That voice just now..."

A meaningful smile appeared on the stunningly beautiful face of Palace Mistress Liu: "The sound of chanting scriptures."

“Ah, yes, it’s the sound of chanting scriptures.” Ji Nishang nodded in understanding, stood up and cupped her hands in greeting: “In that case, I will return first.”

"Respectfully seeing off Your Highness." Liu Wuyan bowed in return.

After watching the princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty walk away.

Palace Mistress Liu's beautiful eyes suddenly turned cold and sharp, her lips trembling, her tone filled with suppressed anger: "Steward Ma! Summon Rong Yue to me! Immediately!"

"Follow the law!"

From the shadows beneath the beams, an elderly woman dressed in a white church robe slipped out.

at this time.

The heavy, gilded palace doors were violently smashed open!

A leisurely, clear, and slightly mocking young voice rang out:
"Tsk, as expected of Aunt Liu, what divine power she possesses!"

"Such divine power is truly wonderful for use in battle roars."

Liu Wuyan: ()
(End of this chapter)