Heaven Veiling Demon Sovereign: Heaven Veiling Demon Sovereign, #6

By Shi Ying and Wu Ling

An unexpected disaster transforms Fang Xin from an ordinary insurance salesman into a unique creature in the vast world of Yangtian—a gigantic bird.

His rebirth is filled with confusion and astonishment. Everything familiar has vanished, replaced by feathered wings and breathtaking adventures. Even as a bird, I aspire to become the strongest in this world, soaring above the nine heavens.

 

 

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 Xiang Yun was originally in a very good mood. He had made a significant contribution to the recent battle and received several compliments from Wu Lie.

 Being praised by his usually serious teacher made Xiang Yun feel that the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly. The chirping of the birds in the sky sounded delightful, and even the rocks and weeds by the roadside appeared beautiful to Xiang Yun. He couldn't help but hum a tune, feeling that everything was wonderful today. As the saying goes, when you're in a good mood, everything looks beautiful.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zhou Yan
• Release date: May 18, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224375660

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Chapter 236: Interlude on the Road

Xiang Yun was originally in a very good mood. He had made a significant contribution to the recent battle and received several compliments from Wu Lie.

Being praised by his usually serious teacher made Xiang Yun feel that the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly. The chirping of the birds in the sky sounded delightful, and even the rocks and weeds by the roadside appeared beautiful to Xiang Yun. He couldn’t help but hum a tune, feeling that everything was wonderful today. As the saying goes, when you’re in a good mood, everything looks beautiful.

Because Xiang Yun was in such a good mood, he had temporarily forgotten about Fang Xin, whom he found annoying. Moreover, Xiang Yun was riding ahead of Qin Kai, with Wu Lie and Qin Feng by his side, so he couldn’t see Fang Xin.

However, just as Xiang Yun was humming a cheerful tune, admiring the scenery along the way, and no longer thinking about Fang Xin, a voice he least wanted to hear reached his ears.

Xiang Yun recognized the laughter coming from behind him as belonging to the blond boy he despised. Normally, Xiang Yun would have turned around to take a look when he heard Fang Xin’s loud laughter.

But today, Xiang Yun was in a particularly good mood, and he knew that seeing Fang Xin would only make him unhappy. Being unhappy would ruin his current good mood, so Xiang Yun made up his mind not to turn around, letting the laughter echo behind him.

At first, Xiang Yun endured Fang Xin’s laughter coming from behind him. However, when Xiang Duo’s seemingly delighted laughter also sounded behind Xiang Yun, he could no longer remain calm. He couldn’t resist the urge to turn around and see what was going on. After holding back for so long, Xiang Yun finally turned his head.

Sometimes, even though you know that something upsetting is happening behind you and that you shouldn’t look, you still do because you can’t resist your curiosity. You want to know what the person you care about is doing, but this curiosity often leads to heartbreak. This was exactly the case for Xiang Yun.

Before he turned around, he had already guessed what was happening behind him, and he knew that he would be very upset when he saw it. But he couldn’t help but care about his beloved, and this was a perfectly normal thing to do. However, the most important thing was that Xiang Duo, whom Xiang Yun loved, didn’t love him. Only Xiang Duo herself knew who her heart belonged to at this moment.

Seeing Qin Feng and Wu Lie turning their heads, and hearing Xiang Duo’s joyful laughter, Xiang Yun no longer worried about ruining his rare good mood. He too turned his head to see what was happening behind them that made the blond boy named Fang Xin so happy.

As Xiang Yun turned around, he saw Fang Xin sitting behind Qin Kai, laughing heartily. His most cared-for Xiang Duo was riding beside Fang Xin, biting her lip and looking at him. Although she seemed angry, the amusement in her eyes couldn’t be hidden. Furthermore, the flush on Xiang Duo’s cheeks made it clear she was not actually angry.

Indeed, Xiang Duo was not angry but rather felt very happy. She enjoyed spending time with Fang Xin, and the thought of marrying this little brother Fang Xin even fleetingly crossed her mind. However, she immediately suppressed this embarrassing thought as soon as it appeared. The mere idea made Xiang Duo feel incredibly shy, wondering how she could have such thoughts about Fang Xin after knowing him for only a short while.

Xiang Duo quickly spat out twice, as if trying to expel these embarrassing thoughts from her mind, well aware that this action wouldn’t actually remove the thoughts from her heart. This symbolic act was more about trying to ease the burning heat and blush on her face than anything else.

Xiang Duo wasn’t truly angry, just putting on an act of being upset. However, Xiang Yun, who had turned around and witnessed this scene, was genuinely angry. To be more precise, he was filled with jealousy towards Fang Xin.

He had been by Xiang Duo’s side for over twenty years, always trying to please her while she remained indifferent or even showed dislike towards him. Yet now, Xiang Duo was laughing and chatting with another man right in front of him, which made Xiang Yun, who loved her deeply, extremely jealous.

Jealousy can make people irrational, at least not as rational as they usually are. People say things they normally wouldn’t, without considering others’ feelings.

For example, Xiang Yun, now blinded by jealousy, saw Xiang Duo, the woman he loved. He wouldn’t blame Xiang Duo, but Fang Xin, the man who suddenly appeared between him and Xiang Duo, seemed like a despicable villain who stole his beloved.

Of course, this was just how Fang Xin appeared in Xiang Yun’s mind. Only Xiang Yun himself believed there was something real between him and Xiang Duo. If there was any relationship to speak of between Xiang Yun and Xiang Duo, it might only be that of relatives, since both came from the same prominent family. This was precisely why Xiang Duo had no way to fend off Xiang Yun’s persistent advances.

Xiang Duo had told her parents about Xiang Yun’s constant pestering, but her parents didn’t seem to care much. They thought it would be a good thing if Xiang Duo and Xiang Yun could get together, and they were very supportive of Xiang Yun’s behavior. With the support of Xiang Duo’s parents, Xiang Yun became even more convinced that Xiang Duo was his.

However, Xiang Yun didn’t understand one thing: love is a personal matter, not a parental one. If he wanted to marry Xiang Duo, he needed to get Xiang Duo’s consent, not her parents’. Obviously, Xiang Yun didn’t understand this.

Some people are really shameless. They were too scared to do anything in the battle just now, but now they’re laughing so happily.

Xiang Yun turned his head and said sarcastically, his face twisted into an ugly expression.

Xiang Yun deliberately raised his voice so that everyone present, whether they were riding ahead or slightly behind, could hear his words. Although Xiang Yun said some people, it was obvious that he was referring to Fang Xin. And Xiang Yun’s gaze towards Fang Xin at this moment already proved that the person he was talking about was Fang Xin.

Xiang Yun, what do you mean?

Xiang Duo, who was beside Fang Xin, heard Xiang Yun’s insinuating words. Her face turned cold as she questioned Xiang Yun, who had just insulted Fang Xin.

Upon hearing Xiang Yun’s clear sarcasm towards him, Fang Xin stopped laughing, but the smile on his face did not disappear completely. Instead, he wore an expression of great interest, as if waiting to hear what else Xiang Yun would say.

However, Fang Xin did not expect Xiang Duo to speak up for him. He couldn’t believe that a little girl he had only known for a few days would defend him. Fang Xin subconsciously touched his face. Was he really that charming? No one knew what was going through Fang Xin’s mind when he suddenly touched his face. If Xiang Duo knew what Fang Xin was thinking, she might not have defended him.

Of course I’m talking about some useless cowards who are afraid of death.

Xiang Yun’s face darkened when he heard Xiang Duo defending Fang Xin and questioning him. With a cold gaze, he pretended to be heroic and said:

I’m not afraid to die in the face of danger. But some people are greedy for life and afraid of death. They only know how to hide behind others.

In Xiang Yun’s words, Fang Xin was belittled into a coward who was afraid of death, while Xiang Yun portrayed himself as a brave and heroic figure. This contrast made Xiang Yun’s intention very clear.

Xiang Yun wanted to tell Xiang Duo that Fang Xin beside her was just a cowardly man who was afraid of death and not worthy of her love and trust, while he himself was a fearless and valiant hero, implying to Xiang Duo that he was the one she should entrust her heart to.

Xiang Duo and Fang Xin didn’t actually have any relationship, but in Xiang Yun’s jealous eyes, everything was distorted. In his mind, he had already established a relationship between Xiang Duo and Xiang Yun. However, this was just a relationship that Xiang Yun, blinded by jealousy, had forced upon Fang Xin and Xiang Duo.

Why do you say that Fang Xin is greedy for life and afraid of death?

Hearing Xiang Yun’s disparaging remarks about Fang Xin, Xiang Duo felt as if something very important to her was being attacked, making her instinctively want to defend Fang Xin.

Wasn’t he just standing by and watching during the battle just now? Isn’t that the best proof?

Xiang Yun retorted after hearing Xiang Duo’s question.

Seeing Xiang Duo constantly opposing him in order to defend Fang Xin, Xiang Yun couldn’t express how uncomfortable he felt. The more uncomfortable he felt, the worse his mood became. He even became very harsh when speaking to his beloved Xiang Duo, losing his usual gentleness.

You!!!

Hearing Xiang Yun’s retort, Xiang Duo found herself at a loss for words and could only point her index finger at Xiang Yun, who was standing in front of her. She was clearly very angry, her hand trembling slightly.

Let him say what he wants. I know who I am, and I don’t need others to judge me.

Fang Xin was unusually calm and didn’t pay attention to Xiang Yun’s derogatory comments. Seeing Xiang Duo getting upset by Xiang Yun, he patted her shoulder with one hand, signaling her not to get so angry.

Fang Xin understood that Xiang Duo was angry because of Xiang Yun’s comments about him. Knowing that Xiang Duo was upset on his behalf, Fang Xin felt her kindness and naturally wouldn’t ignore it.

As for Xiang Yun, Fang Xin didn’t take him seriously. However, he was somewhat puzzled by Xiang Yun’s repeated provocations. Having only joined this merchant caravan a few days ago, he wondered how he had already managed to attract such animosity.

If one were to say Fang Xin had astonishing intelligence, then his emotional intelligence was indeed movingly low. He completely failed to notice that Xiang Yun liked Xiang Duo and that Xiang Duo had a fondness for him. Fang Xin simply regarded Xiang Duo as a cute little girl, chatting with her merely as a way to relieve the boredom of the journey.

Hahaha! Well said. It seems you’re only tough with your words.

Hearing Fang Xin’s indifferent words, Xiang Yun burst into loud laughter, the mocking tone in his laughter palpable to everyone. And Fang Xin, the target of Xiang Yun’s ridicule, clearly understood the implication behind his words.

Hearing Xiang Yun’s repeated mockery, Fang Xin couldn’t help but frown. Even a clay figure has its limits, let alone Fang Xin, who had never felt oppressed since being reborn in Yang Tian’s Great World?

Fang Xin, who had initially not wanted to take action, was finally getting angry.

Chapter 237: The Second Persona

•  During the New Year period, chapters might not reach 3500 words, sorry.

Fang Xin became angry.

Fang Xin is not someone prone to anger, knowing well that anger brings no benefits. Therefore, Fang Xin always tries to resolve issues with a smile and avoids dealing with problems in a state of anger.

The main reason is that once Fang Xin starts getting angry, he becomes irrational, which is perhaps his greatest flaw. Fang Xin himself is aware that anger makes him lose his reason and act in ways he would normally regret. In such a state, his actions tend to be extreme, without any consideration for others’ feelings.

Fang Xin is well aware of how he is when angry, but the crux of the matter is that he simply cannot suppress the fury within him when he is in such a state. A mere spark can ignite him when he’s angry.

But what can be done? Fang Xin can’t control himself when he’s angry, yet he doesn’t want that side of him to show. After his anger fades, Fang Xin always feels like such a version of himself is like another person, one that even he dislikes intensely. Fang Xin is truly troubled by this, unable to contain the primordial power within him.

Sometimes, Fang Xin even thinks that there is another persona living inside his body, one that is violent, ruthless, and cold-blooded, embodying all the negative emotions Fang Xin could possibly feel.

This persona, filled with negative emotions, has always existed within him, as if sealed away. Anger serves as the key to unlocking this seal. When Fang Xin’s anger accumulates to a certain extent, this negatively charged persona is released, temporarily taking over his body.

Of course, these are just Fang Xin’s speculations. Moreover, once the anger stored within his body dissipates, he regains his rationality. After regaining his senses, Fang Xin often reminisces about the period of irrationality, feeling a sense of nostalgia for the strength he possessed during those times, a power he doesn’t have under normal circumstances.

Despite this, Fang Xin still does not wish to lose control over his own body. Therefore, he tries not to get angry, dealing directly with situations that he can endure or handle immediately, avoiding letting his anger reach a critical level.

However, Fang Xin, who has been suppressing his anger, is finally finding it hard to keep it under control. Xiang Yun’s words prick him like thorns, not sharp enough to cause a stinging pain but sufficiently uncomfortable. Fang Xin is getting irritated by what Xiang Yun has been saying.

Initially, Fang Xin had no intention of dealing with Xiang Yun, whose cultivation was only at the sixth level of the Mortal Realm, much like a tiger ignores a butterfly flitting around it. But that’s only for a short while; if the butterfly continues to flutter around the tiger, refusing to leave, the tiger will inevitably become very annoyed.

Increasing irritation can turn into genuine anger, and that’s the state Fang Xin finds himself in now. Although he’s beginning to feel angry, it’s not yet to the point where he can’t control it. After all, Xiang Yun, with his low level of cultivation, isn’t worth Fang Xin losing his sense to such an extent.

However, the slight smile that usually graces Fang Xin’s lips has now disappeared from his face. Those familiar with Fang Xin would know that he’s not in a good mood, which means he’s beginning to feel angry.

Unintentionally, Fang Xin released a trace of the unique pressure of the second level of the Beyond Mortal Realm. In the moment he realized the pressure had been inadvertently released, Fang Xin quickly stopped its further spread, chiding himself for the carelessness that almost exposed his true strength. This made him realize his spiritual cultivation was not deep enough, and he resolved to enhance his mental discipline in the future.

Otherwise, he might lose control of his emotions and act irrationally in the face of significant events, which could negatively affect him.

Although Fang Xin promptly retracted the aura he had accidentally released, Xiang Yun and others, who were some distance away, did not feel the slight pressure. However, Qin Kai, who was right in front of Fang Xin, and Xiang Duo, riding beside him, both sensed the pressure characteristic of the second level of the Beyond Mortal Realm emanating from Fang Xin.

Fang Xin’s presence at the second level of the Beyond Mortal Realm was even stronger than that of an average practitioner at the same level. Although he suppressed it the moment he realized he was revealing his strength, the brief exposure to his aura was still quite impactful for Qin Kai and Xiang Duo, who were only at the fifth and sixth levels of the Mortal Realm, respectively.

Qin Kai, seated in front of Fang Xin on the same horse, fully experienced the unintentional leak of pressure from Fang Xin at the second level of the Beyond Mortal Realm. Although Qin Kai had a mutated physique unique to the Human Clan, which primarily enhanced his physical body, the pressure from Fang Xin still profoundly affected him.

The pressure released by Fang Xin lasted only a moment before he suppressed it, but in that brief instant, Qin Kai broke out in a cold sweat as if he had been severely frightened. The chestnut red horse carrying both Fang Xin and Qin Kai, which had traces of demon beast bloodline, let out a loud neigh, its eyes bulging as if they were about to pop out.

Animals inherently have sharper senses than humans, and this chestnut red horse contained a bit of the demon beast bloodline. Fang Xin, being a demon and a powerful one at that, with his true form being a Thunder Phoenix—a divine beast—exerted an overwhelming pressure. Even if the horse beneath Fang Xin and Qin Kai was a full-fledged demon beast, it would still be terrified and unable to move under the pressure of such a superior being, let alone this chestnut red horse that wasn’t a pure demon beast.

Demons are a race with a deeply rooted bloodline suppression hierarchy, where one’s bloodline essentially dictates their innate talent. Those with weaker bloodlines will instinctively submit to those with stronger bloodlines, resulting in a disparity in their abilities. The greater the difference in bloodline ranks, the more pronounced the disparity will be during interactions.

This is an innate form of suppression that is difficult to alter. Hence, upon sensing the pressure emanating from Fang Xin, the chestnut red horse froze in its tracks, its eyes wide with terror and its four muscular legs trembling on the verge of collapse. Evidently, the horse’s demon beast bloodline made it acutely aware of Fang Xin’s superior bloodline as a high-ranking demon, and Fang Xin’s cultivation level further amplified this effect.

Compared to Qin Kai, who was directly in front of Fang Xin, and the chestnut red horse that Fang Xin rode, the pressure Xiang Duo felt was considerably milder. Nevertheless, she distinctly sensed it. In that brief moment, it felt like her soul had been shaken to its core, and she felt her life was under threat.

However, that sensation was fleeting, leaving Xiang Duo questioning whether she had imagined it. The sense of impending doom had vanished so quickly that Xiang Duo wondered if it had ever existed at all. But she was acutely aware that her body’s response had not subsided. It was a feeling of having narrowly escaped death, and even though it had only lasted an instant, less than a second, Xiang Duo’s entire body was drenched in sweat.

This was not sweat from the heat but rather sweat induced by terror. The fact that such a brief exposure to Fang Xin’s presence could leave Xiang Duo drenched in sweat was a testament to the intensity of the sensation she had experienced.

Qin Kai and Xiang Duo both instinctively realized that Fang Xin was the source of their fear, and they turned to look at him as if he were some terrifying creature.

Fang Xin felt awkward under their gaze. He knew that the power he had accidentally released in his moment of irritation was overwhelming. He did not know how to explain it, and he could not reveal his true strength to Xiang Duo and Qin Kai. He could only force a somewhat fake smile.

The anger he had felt toward Xiang Yun and the words Xiang Yun had spoken dissipated instantly under Xiang Duo and Qin Kai’s scrutiny. Fang Xin was trying to think of a way to explain the pressure he had unintentionally released.

For the moment, his anger and Xiang Yun’s words were forgotten. Fang Xin was a rather carefree demon, and this carefree nature was simply a cover for his poor memory. After all, carefree sounded much better than forgetful.

So, the carefree Fang Xin completely forgot about his previous irritation. He simply smiled awkwardly, looking at Xiang Duo and Qin Kai, who were staring at him, waiting for them to speak because he genuinely had no idea what to say. Anything he said would feel like an attempt to cover something up.

Meanwhile, Xiang Duo and Qin Kai, who had recovered from their momentary terror, urged their horses to continue forward. The three of them had fallen behind the rest of the group because only Xiang Duo and Qin Kai, who were closest to Fang Xin, had felt the wisp of pressure that he had accidentally released.

Xiang Duo, Qin Kai, and their horses had all been stunned by Fang Xin’s unintentional display of power, and since Fang Xin was riding with Qin Kai, the three of them had naturally fallen behind