Chapter 213

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PazjBDkTmW

You can buy coins here to unlock advanced chapters: https://gravitytales.com/coins-purchase-page/

Chapter 213: The Princess of the Qingqiu Fox Tribe

Mu Lin’s remarkable achievements in Cloud City spread his fame far and wide.

As he lay unconscious, many discussed him while trying to recruit him or curry favor.

Some even considered Mu Lin too significant for individual decisions, swiftly reporting his situation to their superiors.

Those making reports included the Fourth Elder of the Yan Family, Demon Exorcism Division officials, military generals, and elders from foreign tribes.

At the Fox Demon Clan’s outpost, the Fox Tribe’s Third Elder urgently transmitted news about Mu Lin to their clan leader through a jade stone.

A drowsy yet seductive voice answered the emergency connection:

"Using emergency channels? Did something happen during the Human League Examination?"

"Wise clan leader, there’s been an unexpected development."

The Third Elder’s voice brimmed with envy: "The human race has produced an extraordinary talent this time."

The lazy voice responded carelessly: "If he’s talented, have Bai Zhi recruit him."

"Ah… Bai Zhi already pledged herself to another."

"…Then send Bai Yingying. That lively little fox should…"

Unaware of the situation’s severity, the Fushan Fox Tribe leader casually proposed concubines for Mu Lin. The Third Elder cut in urgently:

"Clan Leader, Mu Lin’s no ordinary genius – he’s a peerless prodigy."

Silence followed.

After long moments, the voice finally returned:

"You suggest deploying Lingling?"

Lingling referred to another beauty groomed for the Tiger Demon Clan by the Fushan Tribe. But the Third Elder immediately rejected this:

"Not enough!"

"Lingling’s talents match Bai Zhi’s. She can’t stay by Mu Lin’s side nor gain footing there."

"My proposal: Contact the Qingqiu Fox Tribe. We need one of their princesses."

This time, the Fushan leader fell silent.

When the voice finally returned, suspicion colored its tone:

"Third Elder – are you being coerced? Should I have our human territory members intervene?"

"Or do you scheme to eliminate me through borrowed blades?"

The Fox Tribe elders found themselves utterly speechless.

However, she understood why her clan leader spoke this way.

Though both were fox tribes, their Fushan Fox tribe couldn’t compare to the Qingqiu Fox Tribe.

The former remained a small settlement, while the latter served as their royal capital and imperial city.

Qingqiu Fox princesses typically married princes of the human race or holy sons from the Sacred Tribe.

Some fortunate Qingqiu members even became imperial consorts.

Given such prospects, suggesting their princess marry Mu Lin seemed outright offensive.

Any Fushan Fox leader making such proposal would face harsh punishment.

The Fox Demon Clan’s Third Elder didn’t apologize, sighing instead: "Leader, I’ve watched you grow. Why would I harm you? This proposal comes from Mu Lin’s extraordinary strength."

This finally sparked some interest from the fox tribe leader.

"Oh? What talents make him worthy?"

The Third Elder first remembered Mu Lin’s dragon transformation showing true dragon potential.

She recalled his control over eerie forces and ability to surpass his combat rank.

Yet she simply stated: "Mu Lin wields the power of time."

This plain declaration worked perfectly.

"Time? Impossible! You only observed the Southeast Province’s League Examination, not real combat!"

"My memory remains clear." The elder sighed. "His youth makes this unbelievable, but only such talent justifies proposing a Qingqiu princess’s marriage."

Time reigns supreme among powers, space following.

The Fox Demon Clan’s attitude reflected this world’s reverence for temporal power.

Time’s three paths held unmatched might:

– Future control allowed summoning one’s future self and foreseeing disasters.

– Past mastery enabled summoning ancient warriors and navigating secret realms.

– Present domination through time stop meant instant invincibility.

Others also noticed Mu Lin’s temporal power. The Demon Exorcism Division and military leaders urgently sought resources to recruit him.

The Division’s representative contacted Southeast Province’s deputy director:

"No jest – Mu Lin controls time itself. His dragon transformation and eerie powers make him worth a hundred geniuses!"

Recruitment officers from Canglong Legion and Kunpeng Legion similarly alerted their deputy commanders…

"Mu Lin’s abilities were truly versatile. He could handle close combat, ranged attacks, curses, reconnaissance, and support. He even mastered the power of time. I saw it myself—with his spiritual soul in the Spirit Sea Realm, he used a secret technique to slow a Condensing Essence-level demon’s mental speed tenfold."

"Exactly! Spirit Sea versus Condensing Essence, and his technique worked. Made the enemy ten times slower!"

"How? The power of time, obviously. You think ‘time reigns supreme’ is just empty praise?"

"…Of course I want him in our legion. But boss, you’ve got to give me resources. Others aren’t blind—plenty want Mu Lin more than I do!"

…

Reports, arguments, negotiations—the major powers buzzed with activity. The powerful clans moved too.

They knew Mu Lin would likely join the Demon Exorcism Division or military unless he was foolish. But why not try? No harm in testing.

Besides, joining those organizations didn’t block clan alliances. Many clans contacted Mu Lin anyway, hoping to recruit him. Marriage pacts weren’t off the table either.

…

Mu Lin knew none of this. Freshly awakened, he’d learned from Yan Yunyu that he’d tied for first with Blood Cherry in the exam.

"First place? Yuhu Academy agreed?"

Yan Yunyu giggled at his surprise. "They wanted you second. Miss Blood Cherry refused. She insisted she couldn’t have destroyed the Bloody Moon Core without you. That ice-cold pride of hers made her demand shared first place."

"Her opinion mattered, but your own strength mattered more, Mu brother. Yuhu Academy fears offending you. They still hope to recruit you."

Yan Yunyu beamed, thrilled by Mu Lin’s rising status. As his subordinate, her own worth had skyrocketed. Once-distant elites now flattered her—a sweet victory for her ambitious heart.

But Mu Lin frowned.

"Joining Yuhu Academy? No—"

"Wait!" Yan Yunyu cut in. "Teacher Dongfang Ya says don’t reject yet. Check their offer first. You might study at both Anping Taoist Palace and Yuhu Academy."

"…"

The idea startled Mu Lin, yet it fit Teacher Dongfang Ya’s style. She cared less about school pride than student growth. Letting him attend both academies made sense. His respect for her deepened.

"A true master… Fine. If Teacher says wait, we wait."

Dismissing the matter, he fixed Yan Yunyu with a stern look.

"Current resources?"

Her eyes lit up. "Plenty! More keep arriving. I held off accepting gifts while you slept. But even without those, the Yan family upgraded me to top-tier Earth-level support—resources multiplied tenfold. Whatever you need, I’ll get it."

Mu Lin nodded. "The fights weren’t wasted."

"Go to Four Seas Pavilion. Buy foundation-enhancing resources—spirit, body, soul."

"Understood."

She turned to leave but paused. "Oh, Tian Yun of the Feather Tribe challenged you again. Blood Cherry also wants a rematch."

Worry flickered across Yan Yunyu’s face. She believed in Mu Lin but doubted his odds.

The challenges tightened Mu Lin’s jaw. Pressure weighed him—yet soon eased.

He’d already planned countermeasures. Hence the urgent resource orders.

"My raw power trails theirs now. Victory’s unlikely. But after improving? Different story. Luckily, I’ve got a rapid growth plan."

Confidence steadied his voice.

"I know."