I can't take it anymore... Writing this is practically giving me mara-struck symptoms... I'll use a side story to adjust my mood today, then get back to the plot tomorrow.
This is an alternate course for Chapter 274, an IF Timeline where Aha didn't blow up the Astral Express, Xianyu didn't delete his account, and he lived all the way to the era of the Five Heroes.
Jingliu wants to kill a god in the game anyway, so if you round things off, liking a "god" and wanting to "blaspheme" is perfectly normal too (just kidding).
As usual, Dan Feng invited his friends, along with his friend's disciple.
The gathering was once again held in Scalegorge Waterscape.
The reason was simple: before long, the Xianzhou Marshal and the generals of the other Xianzhou ships would arrive on the Luofu to attend the meeting held once every ten years.
From General Teng Xiao down to the members of the Earth-Balance Commission, no one had a moment to spare.
Even Jing Yuan, still only a teenager, had to work nonstop alongside Jingliu and Teng Xiao.
He was both the Sword Champion's disciple and the general's Cloud Lieutenant. Anyone with eyes could tell that General Teng Xiao valued him highly.
There was a strong chance Jing Yuan would meet the Marshal this time. In preparation for the meeting, he had gone through all manner of difficulties, submitted documents repeatedly, and spoken with the senior officials of several departments.
Even on his way to the gathering in Scalegorge Waterscape, he was still preoccupied with his unfinished report.
Looking miserable, Jing Yuan turned to Jingliu. "Master, how did you pass the selection for the Guard Corps back then?"
Jingliu lowered her eyes and took a sip of wine before replying casually:
"All I did