Chapter 276

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Protagonist:

Jiang Xuan

Boy struggled in pain, recalling the woman who had always cared for him; in his heart, she was like his own kin. He reached out his blood-stained small hand, calling with a sobbing voice: "Auntie..."

He longed for a thread of warmth, longed for someone to save him.

However, the woman remained unmoved, her face cold as ice.

Her son, that Double Pupil, merely stood indifferently to the side, watching all this; the suffering before his eyes had nothing to do with him.

"The Ancient Books record that such a graft can succeed; my son is born with Double Pupils, destined to reign supreme above heaven and below earth."

Boy still begged in pain, each cry of "Auntie" heartbreaking.

But the woman acted as if she heard nothing, only repeatedly urging the knife-wielder: "Faster, more careful, absolutely do not damage the Supreme Bone's vitality."

Finally, the Supreme Bone was extracted from Boy's body.

In that instant, a dazzling brilliant light burst forth.

This is the Supreme Bone of a Born Supreme, powerful enough to inspire awe.

Afterward, the woman had her son lie on another stone bed, and without hesitation cut into her own son, wanting to transplant this Supreme Bone into him.

During this process, her gaze was full of tenderness and heartache, softly comforting him without cease: "Yi'er, hold on, it will certainly succeed; in the future, this entire Great Domain will be yours, you are a Born Supreme!" Her voice was gentle as if it could drip water, utterly unlike the coldness she had shown Boy moments before.

Boy was covered in blood, his small body trembling uncontrollably; he felt an unprecedented cold, that cold penetrating to the bone marrow, as if to freeze his very soul.

His tears fell unceasingly, soaking the stone bed beneath him. He still called out to that woman, though his voice had grown so faint it was almost inaudible, yet he still clung to a thread of hope, hoping for a response.

However, the woman merely gave him a cold glance, then placed all her attention on her own son.

Boy finally stopped calling; his gaze gradually lost its luster. In this moment of despair, he thought of his mother; though her appearance had grown very blurred in his mind, right now she was the only warmth in his heart.

Boy fell unconscious, while on the other side, the Supreme Bone transplant actually succeeded.

Boy's Supreme Bone fused smoothly in that child's body, no rejection appeared. The woman was overjoyed, then immediately ordered the knife-holder: "Extract the Supreme Treasure Blood from Boy's chest to nourish my son's Supreme Bone."

"If the Treasure Blood is taken, this child will not live past two years." That person hesitated a moment, still spoke this cruel consequence.

"I don't care!" the woman said without hesitation, "My son is now a Born Supreme!"

The person nodded helplessly, then proceeded.

Boy woke from unconsciousness; his large eyes were hollow and vacant, stupidly staring at the ceiling of the secret chamber, tears flowing uncontrollably.

When the Supreme Treasure Blood was taken, he could no longer feel pain, because the previous endless pain had already thoroughly numbed his body.

His body kept shuddering, lips pale without a trace of blood, curled in a corner of the stone bed like a wounded little beast.

He was cold, cold to the point his soul trembled.

His lips kept moving, yet no sound emerged, as if reciting someone's name.

He just kept trembling like that, lonely and helpless, as if abandoned by the whole world... while on the other side, the woman tightly gripped her son's hand, face full of excitement, speaking incessantly to her son, eyes full of pride and joy, as if her son had already become the Overlord of this heaven and earth.

Later, people in the Wang Fu sensed something amiss, traced it to this manor in the outskirts.

However, when they arrived, everything was already irreparable.

Although these people furiously rampaged through the manor, the Supreme Bone had long been taken, and Boy's suffering had become an established fact.

Someone was beside himself with rage, wanting to kill that mother and son to vent the hatred in his heart, but was stopped by others. Those people said: "Yi'er is born with Double Pupils, that is the bearing of an Ancient Saint, he cannot be touched! We have already lost one Born Supreme, we cannot lose another Double Pupil."

Someone else wanted to kill that vicious woman, but was met with the Double Pupil threatening suicide.

The Double Pupil's face was resolute, declaring that whoever dared touch his mother, he would commit suicide on the spot, using his own life to coerce the crowd.

Not long after, Boy's parents, Shi Ziling and his wife, returned. When they saw their child reduced to such a miserable state, Shi Ziling instantly glared with eyes splitting, his eyes instantly filled with bloodshot veins.

Heedless of everything, he rampaged through the Wu Wang Fu, suppressed and killed a batch of participants, personally broke a hundred bones in the Double Pupil's body, then with a single spear nailed to death that vicious woman who presided over this evil deed.

Regrettably, Shi Ziling was young after all; even though his strength was already extraordinary, he ultimately could not overcome those elders of the Wu Wang Fu.

In the end, he was suppressed by the Wu Wang Fu's old men, unable to win justice for his own son.

Shi Ziling and his wife were exiled to the Second Ancestral Land, an extremely remote place, historically a location for exiling criminals.

But the couple never gave up; relying on an incomplete map, they endured countless hardships and dangers, wandering circuitously, and actually found the Shi Clan Ancestral Land, which is Shi Cun.

However, full of hope they arrived at Shi Cun, only to discover it had long since fallen into ruin; hope ultimately came to nothing.

What happened afterward is what Shi Yunfeng previously recounted.

As these scenes manifested, the heaven and earth scenery gradually dissipated. Boy's face was covered in tears, tears falling like rain; his body trembled slightly, still immersed in that painful memory.

The other children also had reddened eyes; they were deeply moved by Boy's ordeal, hearts full of sympathy and anger.

"Child..."

Shi Yunfeng let out a long sigh.

A Born Supreme Bone — what peerless Gift, yet Boy suffered such outrageous treatment.

"Boy, don't be sad; the people of Shi Guo are simply not human! We have always been your family, your brothers!"

A child shouted with a face full of indignation, drawing echoes of agreement from the other children.

"We are all your kin; this place is your home, forever."

A group of middle-aged women from Shi Cun also gathered around; their eyes full of heartache, they gently told Boy.

Though they possessed no peerless Cultivation Level, merely ordinary Great Wilderness women, they were the ones who raised Boy single-handedly.

From a very young age, they treated this adorable little fellow as half their own son, giving him endless affection.

Jiang Xuan crouched down, gaze gentle as he looked at Boy, lightly wiping the tears from his face.

"Master."

Boy called softly, his voice carrying a hint of a sob.

"It's alright, it's alright."

Jiang Xuan held Boy in his arms, coaxing the injured cub, soothing him continuously in a soft voice.

"Do you hate them?"

Jiang Xuan asked softly.

Boy fell silent for a long time; painful scenes kept emerging in his mind, he did not know how to express the complex emotions in his inner heart, and only after a long while did he lightly nod his head.

"Then I'll take you to the Wu Wang Fu, sweep away everything, level the entire Wu Wang Fu, and also that poisonous woman's natal family."

Jiang Xuan's voice was very calm, yet it carried a determination that could not be ignored.

He was not joking; if Boy nodded again, he would truly bring Boy to Shi Guo without the slightest hesitation to seek justice for him.

The other little kids nearby heard this and instantly their hot blood boiled; their eyes flashed with excited light, wishing they could rush out of the Great Wilderness right then and go level that sinful Wang Fu.

Only Boy shook his head lightly in the end; his gaze revealed a maturity and calmness unbefitting his age.

"Don't do this, Master, this isn't right. Doing this would make no difference from what they did back then; back then there were also many people who cared deeply about me."

Boy spoke softly; his voice wasn't loud, but it was filled with strength.

"I will go to the Wu Wang Fu in the future; I want to personally demand an explanation."

"Between me and them, there is no relationship anymore."

A trace of relief welled up in Jiang Xuan's heart; this was indeed how Boy should be — he had not been blinded by hatred, and still maintained his kindness and sanity.

The adults heard Boy's choice and all lightly nodded their heads.

They believed Jiang Xuan had the ability to avenge Boy, but they were even more relieved that Boy could make such a rational decision; they did not want to see Boy lose himself because of hatred.

The other children were somewhat disappointed; their faces were full of unwillingness.

"Damn it, that Supreme Bone just cheaply benefited that bastard Shi Yi!" a Bi Ti Wa shouted loudly with a face full of anger.

"Exactly, that belongs to our Boy!" the other kids also clamored.

Boy lifted his head, looking at these elders who cared so much for him, and a sincere smile appeared on his face. He was very grateful for everyone's concern, and his heart was filled with warmth.

He spoke calmly, his tone firm and steady: "It's just a piece of bone; the Supreme is not self-proclaimed, how can a single bone determine my future."

"Without any so-called Supreme Bone, I have still walked to today."

Although what originally belonged to him was dug away and is now on someone else's body, this inevitably made Boy feel some loss in his heart. But regarding everything that happened in the past, what Boy cared least about was precisely this Supreme Bone.

He firmly believed that without relying on any so-called Supreme Bone, he himself could also, by virtue of effort and gift, reach the peak and stand shoulder to shoulder with Heaven-stage Ferocious Beasts!

"To be able to view the past with such clarity and broad-mindedness, to have such a state of mind at such a young age, as your Master I am truly proud of you." Jiang Xuan's face was gentle; he raised his hand and rubbed Boy's head.

Every bit of Boy's growth he had seen with his own eyes; he was very satisfied.

"Although the Supreme Bone is a Divine Object, the Cultivation Path ultimately requires one step, one footprint, relying on one's own tempering and accumulation. Whether one has the Supreme Bone or not is merely an external thing; the resilience of the inner heart and the comprehension of the Dao are the foundation." Jiang Xuan's expression was serious as he spoke slowly.

Boy's eyes looked at Jiang Xuan: "Master, you're right; in the future I will also rely on my own effort, and not depend on any Supreme Bone!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Everyone was amused by Boy's words into hearty laughter; the laughter was clear and bright, dispelling the previously shrouded oppressive atmosphere.

Jiang Xuan laughed and nodded, his eyes full of relief: "Having ambition, one should have this kind of determination!"

Just then, Liu Shen's voice rang out leisurely: "All things have their rise and fall; the true ending may perhaps not have truly arrived yet."

Ever since Jiang Xuan came to Shi Cun, Liu Shen's manifestations had obviously become more frequent, and communication with the villagers had increased as well, so at this moment Liu Shen speaking out, everyone felt it was natural and expected.

"Liu Shen, are you saying my Supreme Bone still has a chance to regrow?"

Boy instantly caught the key point in Liu Shen's words, full of pleasant surprise, his voice even unconsciously carrying a few tremors.

Although the Supreme Bone cannot determine whether a person can reach the peak, if one could truly possess it, who would be willing to discard it?

The Willow Branch danced lightly in the wind, "There are no absolute things in this world; this possibility exists, but it is not absolute either. The Cultivation Path is originally full of variables."

The mysterious aura emanating from Liu Shen's whole body, plus these words full of philosophy, made people involuntarily convinced.

Boy's heart felt a burst of secret joy; if the Supreme Bone could truly regenerate, that would simply be Heaven's gift.

Although in the past he had no particular obsession with this bone, after all it was a part of his own body; losing and regaining it, the meaning was completely different.

Boy then recalled his near-death state from many years ago, and couldn't help asking: "Liu Shen, was it you who saved me back then? At that time I felt my life was about to extinguish, yet later I miraculously survived."

"It was not me."

Liu Shen's voice was still peaceful, "Back then I merely silently watched over you, and did not intervene. If I had acted to help you continue your vitality, your Cultivation Path would have been limited, and you would have difficulty reaching the true peak all your life."

"So I made it through on my own..." Boy muttered softly, scratched his head, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curling up, revealing a shy yet proud smile, "Looks like I'm stronger than I thought."

"Don't just focus on being happy."

Jiang Xuan walked forward, lightly flicked Boy's forehead, "Wanting the Supreme Bone to regenerate, from now on you'll have to eat no small amount of suffering, put in great effort. And you plan to go to the Wu Wang Fu to demand justice; that even more requires you to cultivate with full power."

"The accounts you need to settle, you can go collect them yourself later; but as your Master, if I don't do something, wouldn't that make people say this Master of mine is incompetent?"

Jiang Xuan vanished in an instant.

Jiang Xuan stepped into the Shi Guo Huang Du, his gaze landing on the majestic Wu Wang Fu before him.

Originally, he did not plan to set foot here so early; he had wanted to leave everything for later, letting Boy come personally in the future to resolve the grievances openly and aboveboard.

However, after awakening the memories deep in Boy's heart and personally witnessing those heart-wrenching past scenes, the anger in Jiang Xuan's inner heart could no longer be suppressed; he did not want to wait any longer.

Some grudges, even after multiple settlements, still cannot resolve the hatred in the mind.

"This Wang Fu marquis gate, on the surface appears a profusion of flowers and brocade, imposing and awe-inspiring, fame shaking the four directions; behind the scenes it's nothing but unspeakable dirty dealings, simply not even comparable to a small village deep in the mountains."

Jiang Xuan murmured softly, his eyes full of disdain.

Gazing at this grand and magnificent Wu Wang Fu, Jiang Xuan couldn't help but recall the tranquil and peaceful Shi Cun.

Between these two, what a stark, absurd, and ridiculous contrast they form.

Jiang Xuan paused at the original spot for a moment, then strode forward, walking straight toward the Wu Wang Fu.

His action instantly attracted the gazes of pedestrians on the street; the Wu Wang Fu guards also immediately became vigilant.

"Halt! This place is the Wu Wang Fu; trespassers die!"

"No wonder it's the Wu Wang Fu — I'm only one cultivation realm above a single guard." Jiang Xuan silently marveled at the Wu Wang Fu's deep foundation.

No wonder they don't take a Born Supreme seriously at all; a single guard's cultivation level nearly catches up to this quasi-Immortal King, so in their eyes, what does a Born Supreme amount to?

Thinking of it this way, it actually seems "perfectly reasonable."

"This is the Wu Wang's Wu Wang Fu? The Wu Wang Fu that produced a Double Pupil? Or the Wu Wang Fu that murdered its own kin?" Jiang Xuan didn't pause his steps, tossing out three questions in a row.

The guards' faces changed abruptly; they instantly perceived that Jiang Xuan came with ill intent — clearly he was here to cause trouble.

"You actually dare provoke the Wu Wang Fu — you're courting death!"

The blades and spears in the guards' hands instantly flashed with spiritual light as they attacked toward Jiang Xuan. (Chapter End)