Sun-Shooting Divine Bow (Part Two)
As soon as Zhuge Xiang finished speaking, everyone was shocked. Of course, Marshal Tianpeng and the Four Great Generals were delighted, while Chang'e and the Eight High Immortals were nervous. Zhuge Xiang's strength was arguably the only one present who could rival Marshal Tianpeng. If he left, it would be difficult to win the contest against Marshal Tianpeng.
"Fellow Marshal Tianpeng is extremely shameless for coveting the beauty of Fairy Chang'e. How can we let such a person go?" Shadow High Immortal said urgently to Zhuge Xiang.
Although the immortals all regard each other as competitors, Zhuge Xiang's strength is beyond doubt. Without him, today's battle would be much more difficult.
"Fellow immortal, although we have only met by chance, I am a weak woman and was almost insulted by this madman. Can you really just stand by and do nothing? Where is justice in this Heaven and Earth?" Chang'e said as well, hearing that Zhuge Xiang was actually going to leave.
Although her face was veiled, her tearful words were truly Human Heart, even inspiring one to want to do anything for her.
It must be said that Chang'e, the fairy, truly deserves her title as the most beautiful woman in the Immortal Realm. Her words, spoken in a gentle yet tearful voice, softened Zhuge Xiang's heart. However, having successfully cultivated the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Fifth Layer, Zhuge Xiang's Divine Sense had become incredibly powerful, and he wouldn't be easily swayed by external things. Therefore, this fleeting impulse quickly subsided. "With so many celestial beings helping you, I believe you won't suffer any losses. I have urgent business to attend to at the Dragon Clan, so please forgive me for not being able to help you today," Chang'e Zhuge Xiang said, giving Chang'e a deep look, politely declining her request for assistance.
For Chang'e Zhuge Xiang, the Moon Goddess was secretly filled with doubt. How could her words have stirred his mind? Was it a seductive spell? Or an illusion?
But after taking a deep look at the fairy Chang'e, it didn't seem like it; otherwise, he would have sensed something. So, could this fairy Chang'e perhaps possess this special ability from birth? One that can make all the men in the world fall in love?
It has to be said that Zhuge Xiang's answer, politely declining Chang'e's request for help, surprised everyone once again. Chang'e, the most beautiful woman in the Immortal Realm, is coveted by countless immortals and even Emperor Lord. If she asked for help, it's believed that no one in the Heaven and Earth could refuse. Yet Zhuge Xiang refused? This was the first time such a thing had ever been heard of.
Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, was also slightly taken aback. She clearly hadn't expected that, with the battle reaching this stage and victory seemingly within reach, Zhuge Xiang would actually relinquish his grip and even refuse her. Then, Chang'e extended her fair hand and slowly removed the veil from her face... At that moment, the Heaven and Earth lost their color, the sun and moon lost their light, and Chang'e's beauty appeared before everyone, making time seem to stand still. Whether it was Marshal Tianpeng, the Four Great Generals, or the several immortals, they all stopped fighting, their eyes filled with fascination as they gazed at Chang'e. Her beauty was beyond words.
Zhuge Xiang was also stunned. It could be said that Zhuge Xiang had seen many beautiful women, such as Lu Yuling, who was incredibly beautiful, but compared to the fairy Chang'e, she paled in comparison.
Lu Yuling's beauty, though aloof, can be described with adjectives. But the beauty of Chang'e Goddess, makes one feel that any words of praise are pale in comparison.
What words of praise, such as "a face that could topple cities" or "a beauty that could shame the moon and flowers," all seem pale and powerless before the fairy Chang'e. Her beauty is beyond description, but it is believed that anyone who sees her will find her beautiful. Throughout Heaven and Earth, it would be extremely difficult to find a woman as beautiful as her.
"This is the most beautiful woman in the Immortal Realm? Chang'e?" Even Mo Lingna was stunned by the beauty of the fairy Chang'e and murmured to herself.
Although Mo Lingna had always been confident in her beauty, she couldn't help but feel ashamed in front of the fairy Chang'e.
"My fellow immortal, we are people of the Immortal Realm, who value benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness. We believe in winning people over with virtue and in accordance with the will of Heaven. Today, I, a mere weak woman, have been bullied. Can you really just sit idly by and do nothing?"
The fairy Chang'e, with eyes as beautiful as the stars in the sky, stared at Zhuge Xiang and spoke. Every smile and Human Heart was captivating. Her pitiful appearance made Zhuge Xiang's heart skip a beat, and he was about to agree.
"Hmph, my husband has already said he has urgent business to attend to, why are you still pestering me like this?" Just as Zhuge Xiang was about to say his agreement, Mo Lingna suddenly rushed out and blocked Zhuge Xiang and Chang'e's view, while staring at Chang'e with a very unfriendly expression.
With his view blocked by Mo Lingna, Zhuge Xiang finally snapped out of his fascination with the unparalleled beauty of Chang'e, and was secretly alarmed.
This is incredible! This fairy Chang'e didn't use any seductive or illusionary arts, yet she was able to influence my mind? How could such a terrifyingly powerful figure exist in this Heaven and Earth?
You must know, Lu Yuling was considered a peerless beauty, but when Zhuge Xiang first embarked on his cultivation journey, he wasn't blinded by Lu Yuling beauty. However, now that Zhuge Xiang's cultivation has reached such a level and his mind is so resolute, how could this Fairy Chang'e possibly captivate him with her beauty alone? The beauty of Fairy Chang'e has somehow made him feel like Heavenly Flying Immortal descended from heaven.
Thinking inwardly how impressive this was, Zhuge Xiang composed himself and swallowed the words that were about to slip out. Just as he was about to say something, Marshal Tianpeng suddenly spoke up.
"Fairy Chang'e, it's undeniable that I admire your beauty, but to accuse me of sneaking into the Moon Palace at night with ill intentions is going too far! Didn't you secretly invite me to the Moon Palace Meeting that day?" Marshal Tianpeng spoke, his eyes fixed on Chang'e, and said in a deep voice.
"You... you... how dare you slander me like this..." Upon hearing Marshal Tianpeng's words, Fairy Chang'e's cheeks flushed red with anger. Her slender fingers trembled as she pointed angrily at Marshal Tianpeng, looking as if she had suffered a great humiliation.
"Marshal Tianpeng, your words are going too far! One should take responsibility for one's actions, but you don't even have the courage to admit it!" At this moment, the immortals also recovered from their reverie of Chang'e's beauty. Seeing Chang'e's humiliated state, they were filled with righteous indignation, their eyes red, as if they wanted to fight Marshal Tianpeng to the death.
"Are you all going to aid and abet the wicked?" Dongming Shangxian angrily rebuked the Four Generals.
The Four Generals looked at each other, their faces showing embarrassment, almost at a loss for words. Clearly, they too believed in the Chang'e.
If it were any other offense, these Four Generals would have been eager to roll up their sleeves and start a fight. However, since it involved their own marshal, these Four Generals were truly caught in a dilemma.
"Hehehe..." Seeing that his Four Generals clearly believed Chang'e's one-sided story, Marshal Tianpeng let out a bitter laugh, but he did not blame the Four Generals.
The most beautiful woman in the Immortal Realm, the fairy Chang'e, never showed any interest in other men. She was aloof and proud. If it were said that she invited other men to the Moon Palace Meeting, Marshal Tianpeng would not have believed it unless he had actually experienced it himself.
These people were all standing up for the Moon Goddess Chang'e, and Marshal Tianpeng knew this very well. However, Marshal Tianpeng also knew that he absolutely did not intend to raid the Moon Palace at night or harm the Moon Goddess Chang'e. On that day, it was indeed the Chang'e Goddess Chang'e who personally invited him to the Moon Palace Meeting. However, it ended in a bad fight, and when he left the Moon Palace, the Chang'e Goddess Chang'e turned the tables on him, leaving him unable to defend himself to this day.
Compared to Chang'e, although Marshal Tianpeng was a Great General in the Immortal Realm and a rare expert under the Jade Emperor, the people of the Immortal Realm clearly believed Chang'e's words more, which led to the current situation.
Even now, Marshal Tianpeng has not argued, because he knows that no one would believe him even if he did, so he simply keeps quiet.
But now, right before his eyes, the Fairy Chang'e was so blatantly distorting the truth. Marshal Tianpeng was filled with rage. Although he knew no one would believe him, he couldn't help but speak up. Chang'e Fairy Chang'e's beauty was renowned Three Realms and Six Paths. But at this moment, Marshal Tianpeng realized that one can know a person's face but not their heart. He never expected that the Fairy Chang'e, whom he had been so infatuated with, would have such a character.
"Ding, the quest 'Innocence' has been triggered. The quest requires you to clarify the rumors and prove Marshal Tianpeng's Innocence. The reward is +1 level and +1 random Skill level. Accept/Reject?"
Mechanical System Prompt suddenly rang in Zhuge Xiang's mind. Hearing this, Zhuge Xiang was slightly startled, then glanced at the fairy Chang'e in surprise...
To be honest, Zhuge Xiang actually believed what Chang'e said. When Marshal Tianpeng spoke, Zhuge Xiang felt that as the marshal of 100,000 Water Soldiers, he was indeed too irresponsible. He had the guts to launch a night raid on the Moon Palace, but he didn't have the guts to admit it.
However, upon receiving this mission, Zhuge Xiang was stunned. Could it be that Marshal Tianpeng was truly wronged?
If Marshal Tianpeng was wronged, then Fairy Chang'e must have lied. What Marshal Tianpeng said must be true, which is puzzling. If Marshal Tianpeng had no intention of harming her, why would Fairy Chang'e make such a big fuss, letting the entire Immortal Realm know? And why would she later gather so many people to deal with Marshal Tianpeng?
Furthermore, Marshal Tianpeng stated that he was invited to the Moon Palace Meeting by the Chang'e Fairy beforehand. So, why did the Chang'e Fairy invite Marshal Tianpeng? And what exactly happened at the Moon Palace?