The Villain Marries Supporting Characters, And The Heroines Regret It! - Chapter 126:

Chapter 126: Enter the Cloud Heaven Divine Palace! If Your Rules Don’t Work, You Should Follow Mine:

In the Upper Realm.

Within the Ancient Sky Domain.

The mountain range extended far into the heavens. Mist, glowing with radiant light, reached high into the sky, while lush greenery blanketed the land. Occasionally, a purple light would soar upward, hinting at hidden opportunities waiting to be discovered.

Figures moved through the mountain range, including spiritual beasts, ancient clans, royal families, and independent cultivators. The entire area was teeming with life.

At the center of the range was Mount Swordbreak. The mountains here glimmered, with ancient swords embedded deeply into the ground. Among them, one colossal sword stood out, piercing the earth and radiating an immense power. Its majestic Sword Intent surged upwards, as if it could split the heavens in two.

Many sword cultivators gathered here, drawn by rumors of this place, all seeking opportunities. 

They eyed each other cautiously, aware of the hidden tension coursing through the peaceful mountains.

Suddenly, a thunderous dragon’s roar shattered the silence. The Sword Intent that dominated the entire Mount Swordbreak was obliterated in an instant.

BOOM!

A massive dragon figure, which covered the sky and earth, disappeared just as quickly as it had appeared. The cultivators on Swordbreak Mountain looked up in shock.

“Is that the Azure Dragon God?!”

“Could it be from the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace?”

“This is strange. There hasn’t been any news from the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace recently, and now they’ve deployed the Azure Tower Divine Dragon.”

Amid the chatter below, Su Changyu stood upon the back of the Azure Dragon God, overlooking the scene below.

“So fast!” Su Changyu thought to himself. 

The speed of this divine beast was beyond comprehension. It moved effortlessly through the void, treating spatial barriers as if they were mere illusions. Among creatures of the same rank, it was nearly impossible to find one faster than the Azure Dragon God.

Even with such speed, it had taken them nearly half a month to arrive in the Ancient Sky Domain after crossing many other ancient domains. 

Gu Xue had deliberately chosen to enter the Upper Realm near the Ancient Sky Domain, making the journey faster. If they had come from another location, even with the help of the Divine Dragon, the trip could have taken months or even a year.

“The Upper Realm is vast!” Su Changyu marveled inwardly. 

The realm was divided into ancient domains, separated by chaotic storms that only Emperor Realm experts could easily traverse. The Ancient Sky Domain was one of the inner regions of the Upper Realm, known for its abundant resources and powerful forces.

Power in the Upper Realm was organized by location. The further inwards, the stronger the forces. In the outer regions, like the domain where the Xiao family resided, ancient clans still held significant influence. Between the outer and inner regions were the vast middle territories, where weaker groups scavenged for resources that the strong left behind.

The connection between the Upper and Lower Realms was limited, mostly occurring in the middle and outer regions. The inner region contained special areas, like the “Immortal Fallen Lands,” places tied to the Forbidden Zone of Darkness. 

Even immortals risked their lives when entering those areas.

Su Changyu absorbed all this information during their journey. At the same time, he kept an eye on the movement of the willow tree in world space. Since their last encounter, the willow’s ability to absorb spiritual energy had become terrifyingly fast. 

It even drew in energy from the outside world without Gu Xue noticing. 

This reassured Su Changyu. 

The willow tree was one of his hidden trump cards, and it was better that fewer people knew about it.

“Aren’t we worried that showing up like this might attract unwanted attention?” Su Jiuming asked, voicing her concern. She was mainly worried for Su Changyu. 

Even though he was a member of the Young Supreme, he was still new to the Upper Realm. 

Without a solid foundation, they could be intercepted by other factions of the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace.

However, Gu Xue replied calmly, “You underestimate them. They already know we’ve arrived in the Upper Realm. Hiding would only draw more suspicion. It’s better to be open. The Divine Dragon belongs to the Palace Lord. With it here, no one will dare to act recklessly.”

Though Gu Xue’s position in the Divine Palace wasn’t high, she understood that some of the beings within the palace wielded unimaginable power. The Divine Palace’s decision to appoint a Young Palace Master wasn’t something they could hide. 

Moreover, the presence of the Azure Dragon God was a clear sign of Mu Qingshuang’s intent to protect Su Changyu, and the old monsters within the palace would respect that.

As the Azure Dragon God flew through the sky, its presence caught the attention of many powerful forces. However, as those divine senses scanned the area, they quickly withdrew, not daring to investigate further.

“It seems Master’s reputation is as fearsome in the Upper Realm as well,” Su Changyu remarked with a faint smile.

“You don’t need to worry about outsiders, Young Palace Master,” Gu Xue said, her expression turning serious. “But you must be careful of the six true inheritors within the Divine Palace.”

She continued, “The Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace controls the Three Thousand Ancient Domains, and its influence is vast. Many ancient clans and empires vie for power within it. The six true inheritors are especially formidable. While they haven’t received personal instruction from the Palace Master, they have the qualifications to challenge you for the position of Young Palace Master. Each of them is a peerless figure in the Upper Realm.”

“Young Supreme…” Xiao Yu muttered, her expression filled with astonishment. “To be called a Young Supreme in the Upper Realm, their strength must be beyond imagination.”

Gu Xue nodded. “Yes, each of the six true inheritors is at the pinnacle of their generation. Right now, they’re locked in a power struggle. Your return will undoubtedly disrupt the balance and draw their attention.”

Su Changyu nodded. “What is their cultivation level?”

“They are between the Quasi Divine Realm and the Illusory Divine Realm,” Gu Xue replied. “But cultivation is only a part of their strength.”

Young Supreme evaluates Strength and Potential

The Young Palace Master must not take these matters lightly. The six individuals in question possess combat power and potential at least equal to that of a Divine King Realm. At their level, the speed of cultivation was no longer a primary concern. Their focus has always been on one goal: to build their potential and strengthen their foundations. As long as their potential is substantial, and with the formidable backing of their powerful factions, they need not fear stagnation in their cultivation. The stronger their foundation, the greater their accumulation, leading to even more terrifying combat power.

Of course, even for ordinary cultivators, their speed of advancement can be incredibly impressive.

“Compared to their combat power,” Su Changyu smirked, unfazed by the opinions of others. If any foolish individuals dared provoke him, he would seize the opportunity to strike them down in a single blow!

-Mingshan Ancient City

This bustling metropolis was beneath the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace. Towering palaces stood in perfect alignment, adorned with magnificent floating lights and elegant designs. Flying boats zipped through the air, and divine patterns covered the skies and ground, creating a solemn and grand atmosphere. The streets were alive with cultivators, and disciples from ancient clans mingled with powerful beings from the spirit race.

Inside a luxurious restaurant, the air was filled with lively conversation.

“Have you heard? The person from the Heavenly Thousand Empire entered the Divine Realm half a month ago!” one customer exclaimed.

“He finally reached the Divine God realm. I heard he was stuck in the quasi-Divine Realm for over ten years.”

“Stuck? That’s simply a matter of accumulating strength. For beings like him, breaking through realms is as easy as drinking water.”

“That’s true, but once he breaks through, the rankings of the six major true inheritances will shift again.”

“No matter what others do, Young Master Li will remain in first place.”

“From the Li family of Changsheng, the third young master of the Gu Tian domain, Li Tianyi!”

Excitement buzzed through the crowd. 

The three young masters of the Gu Tian domain were the top figures in their respective forces: the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace, the Ghostly Sect, and the Heavenly Moon God Mountain. 

Among them, Li Tianyi, the young master of the Li family in Changsheng, possessed the ancient Divine Body and had remained undefeated against the geniuses of his generation.

Compared to ancient families, the Changsheng family was even more formidable, with a lineage that was difficult to trace. Anyone above the ancestors was a powerful figure in their own right. Because of Li Tianyi’s brilliance, the other five Supreme youths, though still impressive, paled in comparison.

As they discussed, the sky suddenly lit up with a rainbow of colors, and the sound of neighing echoed. Everyone looked up to see three majestic ancient phoenixes pulling an exquisitely luxurious white jade carriage above the ancient city. The carriage was adorned with countless divine patterns, shimmering brightly. Beautiful maids dressed in pale yellow robes stood by, waiting respectfully.

Inside the carriage, a young man in embroidered clothing with a handsome face reclined against the gentle legs of a young girl, enjoying grapes she offered him, a look of sheer contentment on his face. The people of the ancient city gossiped among themselves, their attention drawn to the large golden characters on the carriage: “Yuan.”

“That’s the young master of the ancient Yuan family!”

“What is he doing here?”

“If I remember correctly, the ancient Yuan family has joined the – Heavenly Thousand Empire.”

The six major true transmissions were renowned for their terrifying backgrounds, having subdued many significant forces. 

Among them, the ancient Yuan family, backed by the – Heavenly Thousand Empire, held an extraordinary status in the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace. Were it not for this, the law enforcement team in the ancient city would have intervened long ago. In front of the Divine Palace, everyone was compelled to restrain themselves. They never had seen such arrogance.

“What is this guy doing here?”

In front of a palace in the ancient city, a man clad in divine armor observed the opulent carriage from a distance, frowning.

“Sir, should we go and warn him?” a subordinate asked, lowering his head.

Next to them stood dozens of formidable figures, each adorned in golden armor with flowing divine patterns. They belonged to the Law Enforcement Hall of the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace, tasked with maintaining order in the ancient city.

“Don’t rush,” the armored man replied, waving his hand. “The prince of the Heavenly Thousand Empire has been making a lot of noise today; he’s obviously feeling restless. Their matters will be handled by someone else.”

The six major true transmissions weren’t entities they could provoke. It was better to let them manage their own affairs. Still, the man in divine armor was curious about why the other party had appeared there.

“Young master, are you really going to take action?” an old man behind Yuan Qing asked hesitantly.

He seemed unsure, saying, “No one else has taken action yet. If we intervene first, will it…?”

Yuan Qing casually waved his hand and smiled. “Old Lu, you only know one side of the story. While the other true transmissions remain passive, we have the opportunity to act. Among the six major true transmissions of the Divine Palace, aside from Li Tianyi, the others are not significantly different in strength.”

“Now that the prince has made a breakthrough, it will certainly unsettle those undecided elders. If I stoke the flames now and help the prince secure the second position, it will be as easy as flipping my hand.”

The old man bowed in agreement. “What the young master says is true. This old servant only thought that the young palace master is the direct disciple of the palace master, so it would be rash to pick a fight…”

“Don’t worry,” Yuan Qing replied with a smile. “In matters of the younger generation, would the palace master truly intervene? If you wish to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. Since the young palace master has taken on this role, I’m sure he is already prepared.”

“This young master wants to see what this native from a remote village is capable of. If he turns out to be all talk and no substance, I will intervene to save him from embarrassing the Divine Palace in the future… seeking applause…”

Old Lu smiled at this, saying, “The young master is wise.”

The girl feeding grapes giggled, “Just a native? Does he really deserve the young master’s attention?”

Yuan Qing smiled, but didn’t say anything. He had indeed thought through all these matters.

A native from the mortal realm, no matter how talented, is limited by the resources available to him. Even if he were to be nurtured by the Divine Palace and develop into an extraordinary genius, would the major true inheritances offer this young palace master any opportunities?

Thus, the decision was made to suppress him, gaining an advantage while also creating a significant opportunity for the prince.

Why wouldn’t he seize such a beneficial chance?

Just as these thoughts crossed his mind, a dragon’s roar echoed through the void, followed by a dazzling array of light. In an instant, all eyes turned upward in astonishment at the sudden arrival of the Azure Divine Dragon. By this time, the divine dragon had taken form, yet it still filled half the sky above the ancient city, exuding an ancient aura that made people’s hearts race.

The man in divine armor paled. “The Azure Divine Dragon? Is it under orders from the palace master?”

Realizing Yuan Qing’s intention for being there, he quickly called out, “Inner disciple Yuan Qing, greetings to the young palace master.”

Inside the carriage, Yuan Qing leaned comfortably against the soft chest of a woman, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting toward the figure atop the Azure Divine Dragon.

A Stirring in the Ancient City

A commotion erupted within the ancient city.

“Junior Palace Master?”

“When did the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace appoint a Young Palace Master?”

“Hasn’t that position been vacant all this time? Could it be that Li Tianyi has already claimed it?”

“That’s impossible! If Li Tianyi had won, the entire Ancient Heavenly Domain would have known by now.”

“If it’s not Li Tianyi, then who else is qualified?”

“That person seems unfamiliar.”

As Su Changyu emerged, the gazes of the ancient city’s inhabitants focused on him. In an instant, countless divine senses locked onto his presence.

“Hmph!”

Gu Xue snorted lightly, and her Emperor Realm will manifested, crushing the probing wills of those around them.

Screams erupted as everyone realized their folly, quickly retracting their divine senses and no longer daring to intrude.

“Young Palace Master, this individual is one of Prince Xuanyuan’s six true disciples, and he possesses extraordinary strength. Exercise caution,” Gu Xue whispered. She had anticipated this moment.

The position of Young Palace Master in the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace was simply too attention-grabbing. Even she was surprised when she first received Mu Qingshuang’s order. After all, the Junior Palace Master position had been hotly contested by the six young Supremes in the Divine Palace for many years. Now, a new contender had emerged. How could anyone accept that?

Seeing Yuan Qing blocking the way, Gu Xue refrained from stepping forward. It was straightforward: if Su Changyu couldn’t even pass this initial test, he would likely be eliminated by the true disciples within a month of entering the Divine Palace.

“Young Palace Master, since you’re new here, you must be curious about the Divine Palace. Yuan’er has prepared some food and wine at the Drunken Phoenix Tower. Please honor us with your presence.” Yuan Qing said, laughing heartily.

The people in the ancient city exchanged puzzled looks. 

The Drunken Phoenix Tower might sound impressive, but it was merely a regular restaurant in Mingshan Ancient City. It might be considered upscale elsewhere, but it held little prestige at the foot of the Divine Palace. Yuan Qing’s choice of venue to entertain the esteemed Palace Master was clear in its intent.

Su Changyu remained calm and unfazed.

Was he treating him as a protagonist?

The typical novel where the protagonist enters a city, facing harassment from the villain, endures in silence, and ultimately retaliates when pushed too far? Sorry, but he had no interest in playing the protagonist.

“Where did this dog come from? Do you even think you deserve to invite me?” Su Changyu’s gaze fell, his expression indifferent.

Yuan Qing narrowed his eyes. “It seems the Palace Master doesn’t understand the rules of the Divine Palace. Since you’re new here, allow me to teach you.”

He separated himself from the woman’s embrace and stood tall. As he activated his true essence, countless divine lights erupted around him, and divine patterns flowed, as if a deity had descended, exerting pressure in every direction.

“At the peak Divine Realm! The Palace Master candidate must not underestimate him. The Yuan family has a strong foundation, and he is further empowered by the Immortal Law. He can stand against a Void God.” Gu Xue whispered. 

The Immortal realm lies above the Emperor realm, and techniques from this realm are incredibly rare, yet they exist among the major ancient clans.

At this moment, as Yuan Qing activated his cultivation technique, a brilliant golden light radiated from him, with a majestic sun appearing behind him. With the sun’s emergence, Yuan Qing’s aura multiplied dramatically.

With a proud gaze, he proclaimed, “Palace Master, allow me to teach you the rules of the Heavenly Cloud Divine Palace!”

After speaking, he unleashed a punch, and the magnificent sun enveloped the sky, delivering an unparalleled divine might.

Su Changyu raised his gaze slightly and calmly extended his palm, as though it belonged to a deity—seemingly ordinary yet encompassing all, covering the world around him.

The Clash

BOOM!

A thunderous roar of the Dao erupted.

Under the astonished stares of the crowd, Yuan Qing’s fierce sun god fist was shattered in an instant, the sun collapsing.

Yuan Qing himself fell like a kite with a broken string, crashing to the ancient city streets with a resounding thud.

In a flash, Su Changyu stepped onto Yuan Qing’s head, and declared indifferently, “It seems your rules are insufficient. Let’s follow mine instead.”