Quiet Blessing

In my previous life, I was half a move short and ultimately failed to reach the summit.
Having traveled back to the past, this time... I want to become the strongest in this world!
To become the strongest in this world, one only needs three simple steps:
1. Pick up a newly-transferred Demonic Sect Enchantress off the streets.
2. Subdue and vanquish the demon.
3. Take her cultivation technique for myself.
Awesome! I'm already invincible!
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Years later, Yan Yu, who had earned the title of "the strongest," was interviewed on television:
Host: To whom do you want to give thanks for your success today?
Yan Yu: I'd like to thank a very important woman to me.
Host (eyes lighting up): Oh, is she your wise and virtuous wife?
Yan Yu: No, consider her a stepping stone, I suppose.
Host (wiping sweat): Then... what about the other members of your team? They must have helped you as well, right?
Yan Yu: ... How could there possibly be only one stepping stone on the path to godhood?

Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

Yan Yu and the others rushed along the palace corridor, pursued by the cackling ghosts of the Ghost Court Judges.


Chen Lingyun, who had memorized the terrain and routes when they came in, provided the group with a lot of conveniences, at least they wouldn't run into a dead end to be conveniently blocked by Judges.


"Where are we heading to?" Zhao Yuanzhen asked irritably.


She didn't like the feeling of being chased, it seemed to trigger an unpleasant memory of hers.


"Chen Lingyun?" Instead of answering immediately, Yan Yu asked back.


"Just a few more turns ahead," Chen Lingyun replied with a faint smile.


The group continued to sprint along the route, turning corner after corner.


"What about that Judge?" Lin Ning suddenly looked back.


The Judge from the Ghost Court that had been doggedly pursuing them was nowhere to be seen.


"Hmm," Chen Lingyun wore a smile that suggested "that's a good question," and pointed to the left corridor, "Should be over there."


Chapter 14 Captain Zhou, Don’t Do This