Fish-Goose Twin Flight

The Women's Court is where the female disciples of the Upper Court live and carry out their daily lives. To any male disciple of the Upper Court, it is a completely unfamiliar and mysterious place. In the past, male disciples have entered the Women's Court and were subsequently beaten into amnesia and expelled from Sword Gate.

This kind of incident happens once or twice every year. Although many male disciples still yearn for the Women's Court, its dangers are also well-known. Even if they have a beloved female disciple, they can only wait outside the Women's Court for their beloved to come out, daring not to enter.

"Farewell, brave warrior!" several male disciples outside the court said with schadenfreude.

Zhong Yue had only been a disciple of the Upper Court for a short time. After becoming a disciple of the Upper Court, a series of events occurred, and no one had told him that male disciples were strictly forbidden from entering the Women's Court. Therefore, he walked into the Women's Court openly, and no one stopped him.

"This Women's Court is indeed different from our Men's Court. The scenery is pleasant and breathtaking."

As he walked, he observed the surrounding scenery. The Women's Court was beautiful, with lush flowers everywhere, green mountains, clear waters, and blue skies. The lake and sky merged into one. In the lake, small boats drifted, and cormorants and mandarin ducks played in the water. The singing of women could also be heard, melodious and ethereal, lingering in the air.

Zhong Yue stopped to watch. He saw a woman sitting at the bow of a boat, singing a song. The water rippled, and several young women, wet from diving, surfaced from the water and leaned on the side of the boat, listening quietly, their bare shoulders exposed above the water.

"A man is peeping at you bathing!" the woman on the small boat suddenly exclaimed, spotting Zhong Yue by the lake.

The young women in the water shrieked and quickly dove underwater, creating several splashes.

Zhong Yue quickly left. The women surfaced on a small island in the middle of the lake, quickly put on their clothes, and with their eyes wide with anger and killing intent, they strode across the water, searching for Zhong Yue.

However, Zhong Yue's footsteps were extremely fast, and they still had to put on clothes, which delayed them. Zhong Yue had already gone far.

"A man has trespassed into my Upper Court and peeped at us sisters bathing!"

"Notify the other sisters, and find him immediately!"

"How dare he be so bold as to trespass into the Women's Court and peep at us sisters bathing! Find him and break his legs!"

Zhong Yue walked through the Women's Court as if strolling in a leisurely garden, thinking to himself, "Where does Sister Qingyan live? The Women's Court is so large, with so many female disciples, it's hard to find her. Perhaps I should ask someone..."

"Junior Brother Zhong, why have you come here?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice called out. Zhong Yue looked in the direction of the voice and saw Ting Lanyue carrying a flower basket, dressed like a village girl. The basket contained various colored flowers. She looked at him with surprise.

"You have quite the nerve to even trespass into the Women's Court!"

Ting Lanyue walked over quickly, then suddenly realized, and said shyly, "You risked trespassing into the Women's Court to find me? I haven't even changed my clothes yet..."

Zhong Yue smiled and said, "Senior Sister, you misunderstand. I have an old acquaintance in the Women's Court named Shui Qingyan, from the Shuitu Clan of the Weishui Tribe. I promised her I would visit her. I didn't have time a few days ago, but I do today. Does Senior Sister know Junior Sister Shui?"

"So you didn't come to find me..."

Ting Lanyue felt a little disappointed, then smiled and said, "Junior Brother, are you looking for Junior Sister Shui Qingyan? Could Junior Sister Shui be your little lover?"

Before Zhong Yue could retort, Ting Lanyue quickly grabbed his arm and dragged him towards her courtyard, saying, "You're too bold! If anyone finds out you trespassed into the Women's Court, you'll be in big trouble. Come to my courtyard to hide first! By the way, did anyone see you come in?"

Zhong Yue stammered, "I saw someone singing by the lake, and someone bathing. I was discovered, and then I left..."

Ting Lanyue gave him a look, a mix of amusement and exasperation, and said, "You're doomed. Among the people bathing was our Women's Court's Senior Sister, the granddaughter of the clan leader of the Youyu Clan, one of the Ten Great Clans, Yu Feiyan. The Youyu Clan's surname is Yu, and they rank second among the Ten Great Clans. Senior Sister Yu's strength is recognized as the strongest in the Women's Court, almost on par with a Qi Refiner. She has a fiery temper. You dared to watch her bathe, you're dead! Hide in my room first, and when the storm passes, I'll quietly send you out."

Zhong Yue explained, "I didn't intend to watch her bathe; I was captivated by the singing."

"The woman singing is also no ordinary person. She's Tao Daier from the Taolin Clan, the third of the Ten Great Clans. Her singing is the most moving. Her father is an Enforcement Elder of Sword Gate. You might have seen him when you joined the sect; he always has a dark face, looking at everyone as if they were his sworn enemy."

Ting Lanyue was troubled. She placed her Upper Court Token on the door and said, "If you're discovered, you'll truly be dead... I'll go find Junior Sister Shui, but you two can't fool around in my courtyard and do anything shameful!"

Zhong Yue was puzzled, "What shameful things could Junior Sister Shui and I do?"

Ting Lanyue glared at him fiercely, blushing with anger, "In any case, you can't fool around in my courtyard!"

Not long after, Ting Lanyue returned, but Shui Qingyan was not with her. She shook her head at Zhong Yue and said, "Your little lover went up the mountain a few days ago and was summoned by a Qi Refiner from the Shuitu Clan. She's been in seclusion since she returned. I went to see her just now, and she said she didn't want to see you. Did you two have a fight? I saw her expression was a bit off. I casually mentioned that you almost died in the Demon Ruins, and she was indifferent..."

Zhong Yue was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "Junior Sister Shui has always been gentle, and I haven't offended her. Why has she become so cold now?"

Ting Lanyue continued, "Junior Sister Shui's cultivation is astonishing. I saw that after she returned from the mountain, her cultivation progressed rapidly, much stronger than mine. In a short while, she'll probably be able to sense the Spirit and become a Qi Refiner! Such a cultivation speed is truly astonishing, even faster than yours! Now, it's hard to say whether Yu Feiyan can retain her title as Senior Sister."

Zhong Yue was disappointed and stood up, saying, "Since Junior Sister Shui doesn't want to see me, I should leave."

Ting Lanyue quickly said, "No! If you leave now, you'll definitely be caught. If anyone sees you coming out of my room, I'll be utterly disgraced! I'll sneak you out tonight!"

Zhong Yue nodded, and they fell silent.

Ting Lanyue felt a little unaccustomed to being in the same room with him. She secretly looked at him. Zhong Yue was not a handsome man; instead, he had a somewhat rugged appearance, with thick eyebrows and large eyes. His muscles were strong and powerful, his chest broad, and he was half a head taller than ordinary youths. She herself was quite tall for a woman, but standing in front of him, she still seemed a bit petite.

"Looking closely, Junior Brother Zhong is more pleasing to the eye than those handsome disciples," Ting Lanyue thought, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Night fell, and after another hour, Ting Lanyue quietly led Zhong Yue out, heading towards the exit of the Women's Court. Her heart pounded: "Sneaking a young man out of the Women's Court like this, if discovered, my reputation will be ruined. Junior Brother Zhong will definitely be mistaken for my lover..."

She felt uneasy, but fortunately, it was late, and they didn't encounter any other female disciples on the road. Suddenly, as they passed a courtyard, Xin Huo in Zhong Yue's Sea of Consciousness spoke, "Kid Yue, I've sensed the aura of the Heavenly Phenomenon Mother, and she's extremely close!"

"Heavenly Phenomenon Mother?"

Zhong Yue's heart skipped a beat: "Could the Heavenly Phenomenon Mother be hiding within the Upper Court of Sword Gate?"

"This demon god spirit is most likely parasitic within a female disciple. She should be living in this courtyard."

The little flame flickered and said, "Her aura is very weak, hidden within the woman's body. Only occasionally does a trace of imperceptible aura leak out. She probably hasn't been in this body for long and hasn't fully merged with it. If she fully merges, I won't be able to sense her anymore!"

Zhong Yue looked at the courtyard. Ting Lanyue was surprised and let out a chuckle, "Junior Brother Zhong is indeed a man with a heart, and your feelings are connected. You actually recognized Shui Qingyan's residence at a glance. Unfortunately, your little lover doesn't want to see you. Let's go, lest we be discovered, otherwise, I'll be taking the blame for Junior Sister Shui!"

Zhong Yue's mind went blank. He followed her, walking unsteadily. After a moment, they finally left the Women's Court.

"Junior Sister Shui is possessed by the Heavenly Phenomenon Mother..."

His mind was a blank slate. The girl who always called him "Brother Yue" was actually possessed by the Heavenly Phenomenon Mother, which was hard for him to accept!

After a moment, Zhong Yue came to his senses and asked, "Xin Huo, if she's possessed by a demon god spirit, is Junior Sister Shui still the same Junior Sister Shui?"

"How powerful is the spirit of a demon god? The souls of ordinary people die under its pressure."

The Kindling Child said nonchalantly, "Even Qi Refiners might not be able to withstand it. If one is possessed by the spirit of a demon god, their soul will surely die, leaving only the body alive."

Seeing his dejected state, Ting Lanyue couldn't help but shake her head and said, "Junior Brother, you are still young. If you indulge in beauty, I fear it will hinder your cultivation progress..."

"Hahaha, Junior Sister Ting, so you also know that indulging in beauty will hinder cultivation progress!"

Suddenly, a cold laugh echoed from the small grove outside the Women's Court. Several women emerged from the grove, blocking their path. The woman at the forefront was none other than the Women's Court's senior disciple, Yu Feiyan. She sized up Zhong Yue and sneered, "You've been hiding a man in your home, enjoying yourselves until now. How do you explain this?"

Ting Lanyue inwardly cursed, "This is bad," and quickly said, "Senior Sister Yu, you've misunderstood..."

Another woman sneered, "Misunderstood? If it were a misunderstanding, would you hide your little man in your room and keep him there until now? What 'good deeds' have you done during this time? Do I need to spell it out? However, the rules of the Women's Court cannot be broken. If you hide one man, and I hide one man, the Women's Court will be in chaos. Today, your little lover must leave a leg behind. As for which of the three legs it will be, Junior Sister Ting, you choose one."

Ting Lanyue was in a panic and quickly looked at Zhong Yue, whispering, "Junior Brother, you go first!"

Zzzzt!

A sharp sound suddenly rang out. Totem pillars emerged one after another, glowing brightly. Yu Feiyan, Tao Daier, and the other women had already set up a formation here with totem pillars, suppressing the two of them!

Ting Lanyue felt her body unable to move, her heart filled with anxiety.

Suddenly, one totem pillar vibrated, flew into the air with a whoosh, and exploded with a bang.

Zhong Yue took a step forward, his muscles vibrating. The pressure from the totem pillar was immediately counteracted by his body's rebound. One by one, the totem pillars flew up on their own and exploded with bangs!

Yu Feiyan let out a sharp cry and soared into the air. Suddenly, Fish-Goose Twin Flight appeared in mid-air. Her spiritual power surged, and she actually manifested a large fish and a large bird, lunging at Zhong Yue!

In the darkness, two figures clashed. Suddenly, lightning flashed and thunder roared, illuminating the darkness. A ferocious Flood Dragon, carrying lightning, shone brightly in the darkness, colliding with Fish-Goose Twin Flight!

"Roar!"

A dragon's roar echoed. Yu Feiyan grunted and landed. She looked up and saw that the ferocious evil dragon had disappeared, and Zhong Yue had also vanished into the darkness.

Ting Lanyue's heart skipped a beat: "The number one senior sister of the Women's Court couldn't stop him?"