Could it be that I am the cruel villain?-Chapter 795 - 456: Water-Raising Divine Ape

"Water-Raising, Spirit-Controller, Ventilated, Clever, Long Arm, Spiritual."

"It is said they are the Ancient Six Divine Apes, each mastering earth-shattering skills, governing a realm with infinite mysteries. Among them, Spirit-Controller has a face resembling a wild elephant, red eyes and a long tail, repulsive visage, profound mana, wielding ancient divine weapons that even gods dare not to provoke, standing equal with deities and Buddhas."

"Ventilated Divine Ape is elusive, unpredictable, appearing and disappearing in a ghostly manner, with keen ears and eyes, knowing all things."

"Clever Divine Ape is positioned at the wind element of earth, water, fire, wind, skilled in listening and understanding, knowing past and future, understanding all things, the most mysterious among the six apes."

"Long Arm Divine Ape is even more extraordinary, possessing the power to overturn all things, plucking sun and moon, shrinking thousands of mountains, discerning fortune and misfortune, manipulating heaven and earth. Although just a legend, such skills are quite similar to the supreme arts of Taiyi Sect today, with the saying that Master Taiyi broke through the limits, and the cave within Monkey Mountain where he realized the Tao was the residence of Long Arm Divine Ape."

"Of course, there's also a saying that Long Arm Divine Ape was the first disciple taken by Master Taiyi after realizing the Tao at Monkey Mountain."

"Next is Spiritual Divine Ape, able to change forms, knowing celestial timing and earthly advantages, moving stars and shifting constellations, unpredictable changes, its physical body not belonging to the categories of heaven, earth, man, god, ghost, fish scales, feathered, insect. It is said it was born of celestial stone and ascended to immortality countless years ago, residing in Immortal Pavilion."

"This last one is the Water-Raising Divine Ape."

Listening intently while walking.

Having such a well-rounded and gentle girl as a guide is definitely a blissful experience. In just three days traveling together, the knowledge gained from her about Dongyue far exceeds the month-long cramming before departure.

Crucially, she is so charming and her talent is remarkable. Judging by her age, she is only a few years older than Yue Yue and already at the Peak of Core Formation, and that's her deliberately suppressing her cultivation to save her life.

Otherwise, she should already be at Nascent Soul.

"This She Family is truly ruthless."

"If it were me with such an outstanding child, I would keep her at home and pamper her, fearing she might dislike the offerings. Yet the She Family dared to make her a test subject, even if it's to preserve the Imperial Family bloodline, the cost seems overly tragic."

"If during this journey she truly wishes to assist us wholeheartedly, then maybe we can try to help her escape unnoticed. If all else fails, perhaps crying and pleading at my senior sister's doorstep might..."

"Forget it, that's a last resort."

Subtly touched his nose, with a slightly embarrassed expression.

Even when doing one's best, it must be within bearable limits. He is no longer a wandering youth and must consider risks and impacts on the sect.

"The Water-Raising Divine Ape, thus comes from our Dongyue and continues to this day."

"The Divine Ape Ancestor has long passed away, leaving behind its lineage. Most tribe members are inherently skilled in water, strong upon contact with water, becoming tremendously powerful within rivers and lakes. The Hou Clan Leader a century ago was known externally as Great Saint of Water Ape."

"It's said that Hou Clan Leader's cultivation reached Transformation Realm, a Mahayana Realm cultivator, with a body of a giant ape with white head and blue body, strength surpassing nine elephants, controlling the waterways on both east and west sides of the Old Capital, celebrated for a time, loyally serving the Imperial Family."

"Unfortunately, though it controls the crucial Water Gate, here lies a land contested by soldiers. Following this waterway leads directly underground to the Old Capital, where unspeakable secrets are said to be sealed."

"Internal strife and external threats caused multiple Dongyue families to rise simultaneously against us. Though Yuan Family members relied on water for assistance, two fists find hard to fight against four hands, and more fatally..."

Suddenly, Qingluan's gaze falls on Cen Yueyue.

Noticing the peculiar look in the other's eyes, Cen Yueyue is momentarily stunned. With her personality, she certainly would ask "Why are you staring at me?" But upon touching some of her soul and memories, she clearly saw many things.

Her mouth twitched.

"Could it be that someone directly poisoned the waterway with Gu Poison?"

"Indeed, deserving of a strategic vision for the Southern Border Saintess."

Unsure if meant as praise or criticism.

"Just as Miss Cen said, the Yuan Family dutifully watched over the waterway. With the clan leader's abilities and tribe members' water-based strength, no one should threaten them."

"Yet they underestimated external foes. During internal chaos, Dongyue families joined Southern Border members, inviting wolves into the house, reaching some unknown agreement, and during the chaos, dumped countless Gu Poison into the water."

"This thoroughfare is exceptionally wide, accommodating five to six large ships traveling simultaneously, and serving as a major trade route, even connected to the moat. After poisoning, by right the Hou Clan Leader should have noticed, yet that moment coincided with fierce battles."

"Moreover, no one anticipated someone using such malevolent means, essentially severing Old Capital's life source, causing the entire city's water supply to be tainted, which led to countless tragedies."

"As for the outcome, you've all seen, the Yuan Family faded away into the river of history, leaving only these residual souls wandering around."

"Miss Cen, you mentioned always feeling chilly nearby, as if something is watching you making you uneasy. Perhaps it could be the residual soul of the Hou Clan Leader, though unrelated to Miss Cen, ultimately you are a Southern Border person."

"Perhaps he sensed your presence, holding grudges, seeking vengeance."

Playfully winked, honestly, Qingluan's tone when joking is quite lighthearted and lively, nothing peculiar about it. But Cen Yueyue's face immediately darkened.

Now she realizes why not only were her parents adamant she hides her identity upon entering Dongyue, even Jiang Feng insisted as well.

Among the Water-Raising Divine Apes"

"This was the Yuan Family defending here a century ago."

"Perhaps he sensed your presence, holding grudges, seeking vengeance."

Playfully winked, honestly, Qingluan's tone when joking is quite lighthearted and lively, nothing peculiar about it. But Cen Yueyue's face immediately darkened.

Now she realizes why not only were her parents adamant she hides her identity upon entering Dongyue, even Jiang Feng insisted as well.

Among the Water-Raising Divine Apes"

"This was the Yuan Family defending here a century ago."