Tianling Realm. Qingyun Sect.
The grand plaza outside Qingyun Sect's main gate was packed with people today. Elders, disciples, and even outer sect servants crowded around, whispering, gossiping, their eyes filled with anticipation and disdain.
What was supposed to be a joyous occasion—the wedding of Qingyun Sect's prodigy, Li Qingxuan, to the Sect Master's daughter, Shen Qingxue—had suddenly turned into a public humiliation.
A breakup ceremony.
All eyes fell on one man in the middle of the plaza—a young man with torn robes, pale skin, and eyes lowered in silence.
His name was Lin Chen. Three years ago, he was the pride of Qingyun Sect, the young genius blessed with the Nine Yang Sacred Physique, rising like a shooting star. Even Shen Qingxue publicly declared her willingness to marry him back then.
But a mysterious heavenly tribulation three years ago destroyed his spirit roots and shattered his physique. From that day, he fell from the clouds to the mud.
Now, everyone called him "Trash Lin," "Rootless Chen," even the lowest outer sect disciples mocked him openly.
And today, Shen Qingxue herself would cut the final thread between them.
"Lin Chen," Shen Qingxue stood on the stage, holding a breakup scroll, her voice cold as frost. "Ever since you became a cripple, I knew we weren't suitable. Today, in front of everyone, I will officially end our engagement."
She lowered her head slightly, not a hint of emotion in her voice. "From now on, you and I are strangers."
The crowd roared with mockery.
"Tch, Qingyun Sect's former genius, now just a joke!"
"He still wanted to marry Shen Qingxue? He should look at himself!"
"A waste like him should leave Qingyun Sect as soon as possible!"
Lin Chen kept his head down, fingers trembling slightly. But there was no anger in his eyes, only emptiness.
And then—
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A mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
Lin Chen's body trembled as if struck by lightning.
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His lips curled into a cold smile. The emptiness in his eyes vanished, replaced by madness and mockery.
"Open it."
In an instant, a golden panel appeared in his mind, turning into a torrent that poured into his body.
BOOM!
The clear sky darkened. Thunder roared. Wind howled.
The ground trembled as the protective formation of Qingyun Sect shook violently.
Disciples gasped and looked up at the sky.
"What the hell is happening?!"
"A heavenly tribulation? Someone breaking through?!"
All eyes shifted toward Lin Chen.
He slowly raised his head. His black hair danced wildly without wind. His eyes reflected the stars and moon. Divine light coiled around his body. His aura drowned everyone like an abyss.
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Shen Qingxue froze. The breakup scroll slipped from her fingers.
"This... impossible!"
She staggered backward, her face drained of color.
Li Qingxuan, standing behind her, frowned deeply, disbelief flashing in his eyes.
Lin Chen stepped onto the stage. His voice was calm but resonated like thunder in everyone's hearts.
"Shen Qingxue, you just called me trash, right?"
Shen Qingxue's lips quivered, unable to speak.
Lin Chen swept his gaze over the crowd, voice indifferent:
"Three years ago, you all looked down on me when I fell. Today, look closely."
He slowly raised his hand. An endless sword light emerged from his fingertip, enough to tear apart the heavens.
"From now on, Qingyun Sect is not worthy to keep me!" (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
BOOM!!!
The mountain gate crumbled into dust.
The disciples knelt on the ground, faces ashen, staring at Lin Chen's back as he walked away, step by step, without looking back.
"Remember this. Today is not a breakup. It's me severing the last connection with you."
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Lin Chen's lips curved slightly. Without slowing his steps, he spoke softly:
"Open."
—End of Chapter 1—