Chapter 9: Flaming Chaos
Shang Lin:(turns back to look at Yu) What for?
Wenren: For being rude of course
Shang Lin: Rude? How? Ren! Don't you think that you're too spoilt? You came here today, abused me, and cause an unwanted commotion in my mansion yet you say I am rude?
Wenren: ( Angrily)Shang Lin! Do you want to die?
Shang Lin : ( in a more angry tone) Yu! It's you who wants to die so badly. Renyu! I wasn't rude to your father, I only told him the truth. He wanted me to give you extra credit during the Immortal assembly and I simply refused that. Is that what you call being rude?
Ren: Why? Shang Lin! Why can't you help a friend?
Shang Lin: Yes! You're my friend, but what about those that are not, should I cheat them? No! So Ren! Return to Jade palace and continue your practice. Don't worry you don't have to bother apologizing to me, because I have decided to allow this event to pass. And I won't deduct it from your scores at the Immortal assembly.
Renyu: You.....
Shang Lin: Since you have nothing else to say, I'll leave now. (she turns and starts leaving)
Ren Yu: Shang Lin! Come back!
She runs after her, but as soon as Shang Lin entered her room, the force of chaos from her sent Ren Yu flying to the ground.
Ren you: (Stands up struggling) Bai Shang Lin I'll kill you! ( She tries to run after Shang Lin again, but is stopped by Yue Mei)
Yue Mei: ( goddess of stars, Shang Gu, Li Qin, and Wenren Yu's best friend) Wait! Ren! Stop acting now. You know that no matter what you do, you can't beat Shang Lin.
Renyu: Why not? Isn't she just a mere god? I don't believe that I cannot tame her.
Yue Mei: Ren! You do know why they call Shang Lin "god of chaos" and not "goddess of chaos" right?
Renyu: I don't care.
Yue Mei: It's because her cultivation is stronger than higher than that of a goddess, so she is much stronger than a goddess. Besides she is the first person to cultivate to that level, so you can see why she behaves like this. Shang Lin as a child was a very kindhearted but proud Immortal. And now that the complete force of chaos has taken over her, I guess that it's quite hard for her to control herself. So you can't blame her, it's not her fault. You know Shang Lin better than I do, I won't try to fix you two up now, because I know that ever since you guys were kids, you have always fought. So Ren returns to Jade mountain and cultivation your prowesses for the Immortal assembly. Okay?
Renyu: Okay! ( Although Wenren may sometimes be stubborn, Yue Mei Is always the one who calms her down. And to Renyu, Yue Mei Is highly valued).
Yue Mei: Good! ( She smiles)
Renyu: ( thinking) I swear, one day I will also be stronger than you, and when that time comes I'll beat you to death.
A few hours later (Still at Crystal Domain, but at the ancestral hall)
Yue Mei: Ren! Don't you think that you should apologize to Shang Lin?
Renyu: What? Yue Mei! Don't make me believe that you are siding with Shang Lin.
Yue Mei: No! (Pause for a while then continue) Renyu! You know that your and Shang Lin's tempers are both similar, and with this temper and attitude of you both, you might end up killing each other one day. Besides Shang Lin is the judge of the Immortal assembly, so it's not right of you to offend her before the Immortal assembly.
Renyu:No! I won't lower myself because of a stupid Immortal assembly. So what if I don't become an Immortal, so what if I don't become an ancient god? I'm still the one and only Arrogant Phoenix Princess.
Yue Mei: Ren! Youuu...
Ren: Yue Mei! Don't say it. I won't apologize. I'd rather lose in the Immortal assembly than allow Jade palace and me to be humiliated. ( And with that she disappears)
Yue Mei: ( sighs) Oh! Heaven, why did a peaceful and kind-hearted goddess like me have such hot-tempered and rude friends? Li Qin! Where are you? ( She also leaves).
AT GHOST KINGDOM (A demonic sect, next to Lize Domain in cultivation)
Ghost King(Bao Tang Lu): Chengchen! Do you have news?
ChengChen: Yes! Master, according to our information, the Immortal assembly will be held this year. And it will be a way for Wenren to improve her cultivation. So we must help her practice harder forests to increase so that we can carry out our plans.
Ghost King: Okay! ChengChen! Send words to "Bao Lu Qiao" and send " Bao Lu Yang" here.
ChengChen: Okay Master. (He leaves)
A few minutes later
Lu Yang: Father you sent for me?
Ghost King: Lu Yang! I have a very important mission for you.
Lu Yang: Father please speak!
Ghost King: Lu Yang, from today you will set off to Jade mountain to carry outa vital mission. Where you will have to assist the Lady of fire, in becoming a god.
Lu Yang: Father why? Isn't Lu Qiao there already?
Ghost King: Yes! Lu Qiao is there, but the mission is too much for one person alone, due to the arrogance of the lady of fire.
Lu Yang: Father! I still don't understand why we have to assist Renyu in becoming a god.
Ghost King: Yang Yang! Some areas are better off not explained. I promise to tell you when the time comes. In the meantime, go and get ready for your trip.
Lu Yang: Okay!
Ghost King: And you must remember your main goal is helping the lady of fire, don't you have no other motives?
Lu Yang: Yes! Father. ( He leaves).
Next Day
Xie Qi: Phoenix! What do you plan to wear today?
Renyu: Anything, as long as I look pretty on it.
Xie Qi: Phoenix you Know you are always pretty in anything.
Renyu: Stop flattering me.
Xie Qi: Phoenix how do you feel about this red dress?
Renyu: ( tries it on, and she looks stunning in it) Not bad. But something is missing!
Xie Qi: I know (she hands a hairpin to Renyu)
Renyu: My favorite hairpin. Okay, Xie Qi I'm leaving.
Xie Qi: Fine, have fun.
At the ICY Kingdom
Yi Ze: Have some of these sent to the floral realm, mount Zu, Jade palace, and Sky dynasty.
Lu Zhen: Yes! Master. (he leaves, and Yu enters)
Renyu: Yi Ze!
Yi Ze: (surprised) Miss Yu! Your... what are you doing here?
Renyu: I.... well I came here to ask you out to the mid-length festival. Because I wanted us to get to know each other better since we have now been betrothed to each other.
Yi Ze: But... Isn't the day after tomorrow the Immortal assembly?
Renyu: I know, but I want to spend some time with you.
Yi Ze: Okay then! Let me prepare. Please pardon me and wait for a few seconds, I'll be right back.
Renyu: No problem.
At Sky Dynasty
RuoRuo: Master Shou! This gift just came from the Ice Kingdom. Master Xia sent this to you.
Han Shou Yi: (god of Music. One of Yi Ze's good friends is also a close friend to the water Immortal ( shuixian), and he is the sect leader of the Sky Dynasty. He has a younger sister called Han Zhoaning "goddess of beauty" who he has been caring for since his parents passed away). Let me see( he collects the gift from Ruo Ruo and smiles) A new Zither! Frost prince does know me a lot. Ruo Ruo! Any news from"Mount Zu"?
Ruo: Not yet! Prince Shuixian is still at the profound temple.
Shou Yi: Okay! You may leave now
Ruo: Yes master. (she Leaves)
Back at the Ice Kingdom
( While Renyu was waiting, a middle-aged woman enters who is seen wearing a long purple gown, with all the luxurious accessories one can get. She is seen walking towards Renyu with many servants and guards behind her). Greetings madam!
Stranger: Are you a lady of fire? Wenren Yu?
Renyu:Yes! Madam looks like you know me a lot.
Stranger: As expected, you are worth the reputation.
Renyu: I...
Yi Ze: Mother! Greetings Mother! (he steps forward to where the stranger is and kisses her knuckles.
Empress Xia Lin: (Yi Ze's mother, queen of Icey Kingdom) My good son, stand up quickly. ( She turns back to wenren) Son! You indeed picked a beautiful woman, the Immortal of fire is gorgeous.
Renyu: ( who has been lost in thoughts quickly redeemed herself from her thoughts) Greetings Empress!
Empress Lin:No! Need for Formalities now.
Renyu: I, I'm sorry, I didn't realize that you were the Empress before. Please don't hold it against me.
Yi Ze: Mother! Renyu is a good girl, don't hold it against her.
Empress Lin: Son! What are you talking about, I don't understand. Renyu wasn't rude to me, she was very polite.
Renyu: But I.....
Empress Lin: Okay! Let's talk some other time. I can see that you have something important to do.
Yi Ze: Yes! I was about to attend the mid-length festival with princess Yu.
Empress Lin: Well then, go on, and don't let me hinder you. ( She leaves).
Yi Ze: Princess Let's go.
Renyu: Okay!.