Chapter 29 - Meditation Mountain Secret Realm

“In the sect it’s always been prohibited to kill other disciples. Although sometimes deaths occurred, this cannot become a habit, nor it can be easily forgiven”.

Devil Destroyer deeply stared at the elder, while Kuorn Muy and his group were gloating. They could already foresee Falven’s ominous fate. The majority of the present disciples was also silently jubilating, whilst a minority had displeased expressions. They understood where the truth lied, it was a pity to hinder the path of a talented disciple, but they couldn’t help it.

Evil Thunder continued “However the circumstances don’t allow for an immediate punishment. The disciple has had an unpleasant attitude, but we cannot ignore the potential he’s showing each time”.

Silence, the elder seemed to throughly ponder the issue at hand. The core disciple Devil Suppressor meaningfully looked at Evil Thunder’s direct disciple. In his opinion Ruyji Sark had all the reasons to push the new core disciple to his downfall, having so chances to become a core disciple himself. Ruyji Sark’s remained detached, cold, showing no interest whatsoever in what was happening.

Finally the elder reached a conclusion “Let’s postpone the judgment. In the next weeks the Mediation Mountain Secret Realm is opening, it is a horrific opportunity for every talented disciple of the sect. All the top ranked disciples are required to join, it will be a harsh competition with high stakes. We’ll emit a sentence after the trial in the Sacred Realm, taking into account the events that would unfold there”.

Falven’s let a relieved breath. The situation wasn’t solved but at the moment he wasn't in danger. Furthermore Evil Thunder's attitude was quite mild, he didn’t seem particularly committed in dealing with him. Maybe this was just a trap, he had to watch out this Sacred Realm thing, maybe this was a way to eliminate him in secrecy.

Elder Devil Destroyer was meaningfully staring at elder Evil Thunder, letting in the end a long breath, she seemed quite complacent with the result.

All around disciples and protectors were murmuring “Meditation Mountain Secret Realm, what’s that?”, “I heard something like that existed, in the past there was a sacred realm where disciples could undertake a trial and gain many benefits, but it’s not been opened in ages”.

“You’re right, this information was reserved to the highest ranked disciples” Devil Suppressor taught the crowd of disciples, who were attentively listening to his words “What’s now known as the Meditation Mountain Secret Realm was a trial ground in the past. Before the Heavens Punishment this secret realm used to be opened each generation, the most talented disciples would test their skills and gain enormous benefits. After the Heavens Punishment for some reasons the Secret Realm has never been opened again. This is a terrific opportunity for all of us”.

The words of Devil Suppressor brought excitement and enthusiasm, the disciples quickly forgot about Falven’s matter, focusing on the incoming event.

After having noticed the support of the other elders, Evil Thunder claimed “The elder council so states: in 10 days the realm will open. All the disciples who want to enter have to form a 4 members team, no exception. Each team can enter if at least a member of the team is ranked in the first 100 positions or is a core disciple. More information will be provided the day of the trial. All disciples who want to participate will have to be before the Sharp Mountain Range by dawn, we don't wait for laggards”.

The Sharp Mountain Range was the east border of the sect, steep high mountains visible from afar. The disciples soon departed to begin their preparations, Falven's group followed elder Devil Destroyer.

“Don’t worry brother Kuorn, you’ll have your opportunity in the incoming event” Devil Suppressor whispered him, before leaving.

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“Raelle” A dry voice welcomed the girl, Raelle Uval, an inner sect disciple ranked in the first 10 spots. “Senior brother Ruyji Sark, I’ve come to give you a message from the core disciple. Let’s avoid a harsh fight in the secret realm, we should exploit the occasion to solve once and for all our common problem” with a charming smile her green seductive eyes hinted to Ruyji.

The first ranked disciple coldly asked “Is this all you’ve come to say?” She wasn’t taken aback by his emotionless reaction. The girl got closer, weaving her light brown hair with golden hues. Her face approached the one of the youth and whispered in his ear “Did you hope for some other kind of… affair?”.

The youth didn’t budge but turned his head to look at her. She fixed her green eyes in his and sensually caressed his face, while slowly whispering “You can enjoy me, right here and now. Your misery will be lifted and you can satiate yourself with my ripe fruits. Just say the words, accept the deal and what you’ve craved for all this time is yours” She finished speaking nearing her lips to his, softly breathing.

Her hot breath touched the youth’s mouth, his eyes closed. Every spot of his body was aching to fall in her captivating embrace, his heart was pounding faster and faster, lust was taking over his mind.

Her enchanting smile and words had completely enticed his body, which had already given in to lust. Her hands were slowly moving behind his head, bringing his face to her breasts.

“I know you desire me, you’ve dreamed of me for all this time. Please make me yours, I want to lie in your arms forever” her tone got suddenly gentler, her pleading touched something in the heart of the youth he believed to have hidden far deeper.

Her soft whispers warmed his ears, bewitching his mind, he felt losing the reason. It was true, Ruyji Sark had dreamed of her for years, she had conquered his heart and never let it go. He sought after her, nonetheless she never accepted him and instead she joined Devil Suppressor’s faction, showing a clear affection for the core disciple. Her image had dominated Ruyji's dreams, agitated his nights, clouded his mind so many times he had lost the count. After having desired her so badly she was now welcoming him in her embrace, he couldn’t master the resolve to resist her.

This had been the greatest setback of the prodigy Ruyji Sark. After being rejected the youth had devoted himself to training, polishing his fighting skills and clearing his mind through many battles and harsh trials. Elder Evil Thunder accepted him as a direct disciple and struggle after struggle he conquered the first disciple position.

Although he told himself he was completely detached by his emotions, Raelle’s sight was still capable of clouding his serenity. Seeing her supporting his rival, rooting for him and working on his behalf was a torture for Ruyji. One day Raelle proposed him a deal, an outrageous one, a deal he promised himself to never accept in his life. She tried to entice him, strong of her charme and the feeling the youth proved for her. Although Ruyji coldly rejected the offer, that event marked him. That offer hurt his pride and Raelle returned in his thoughts, reviving his desire now stronger than before.

“Look at me now” the guy cried in his mind despising himself, while he was lying in the embrace of her soft shapes “I’m so inapt to sacrifice everything for an illusion. My pride is being eaten by lust, my reason by emotions… is really this the person I want to become?”

Raelle’s hot lips touched his, her warmth enveloped him until he couldn’t resist anymore. His mouth sought hers, his arms embraced her sexy body. Because of his will this time, their breaths merged, but before he could passionately kiss those bewitching lips she put an hand on his mouth “Not yet, my hero”.

She teased him rubbing her body against his while warmly whispering to his ear “My king, let’s conclude the deal. Fight for me, prove me your love and everything you’ve dreamed of is going to become reality. Each one of your fantasy, every pent-up desire of yours would pale in comparison to what we’ll do”.

She gently kissed him and then she left. Before getting too far away she turned one last time “Please, don’t abandon me”.

Her plead hit the mark, Ruyji’s heart trembled. His resolve was being attacked by both carnal desires and violent emotions, fading as dust in the wind. Tears wet his face.

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“Martial brother, have you made your decision?” an inner sect disciple ranked in the top 20 spots politely asked. The youth before him calmly answered “My sight is hardly mistaken, Fate Destroyer will be a huge obstacle. We’re going to deal with him in the Sacred Realm, Raelle has already left”.

“Raelle… do you mean…”, “Exactly, brother of mine, that youth has got huge potential, we need to make sure nothing goes wrong. Ruyji Sark may be stubborn, but his heart has suffered too much, he won’t resist her this time. With him the three strongest teams in the event will be against Fate Destroyer. Leaving the realm alive is not an option for him”.