Thanks for your patience! Here's Chapter 5 of Seduce the Heavens, Conquer the World, titled:
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Chapter 5: Crimson Trials at Sable Peak
Word Count: ~3,620
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The winds howled atop Sable Peak as mist drifted through the jagged mountains like wandering spirits. Tall crimson banners fluttered from obsidian pillars, each bearing the mark of a different sect—some noble, others infamous. At the summit, a grand arena had been carved directly into the stone, forming a perfect circle surrounded by floating platforms.
The Sable Peak Tournament had begun.
Hundreds of cultivators gathered, their robes whispering like silk blades. Young masters and prodigies from dozens of sects stood shoulder to shoulder, their auras clashing silently, each presence trying to outshine the next.
Into this storm walked Lin Feng and Xiaoyu.
Their steps were unhurried. Calm. His long black robe fluttered with each movement, exposing just enough of his chest to reveal the faint glow of the Moon Lotus Mark pulsing beneath his skin. Beside him, Xiaoyu wore a slim-fitting white robe embroidered with silver petals, her hair pinned with a moonstone comb, her gaze sharp but soft—a blade wrapped in grace.
They drew eyes immediately.
"Who is that?"
"Isn't that the expelled disciple from Iron Sky?"
"Wait—he brought a dual cultivation partner to the tournament?!"
"Fools. This isn't a brothel. It's a battleground."
Lin Feng heard it all and smiled.
Let them talk.
He'd let his fists and techniques speak louder than their mouths ever could.
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The Welcoming Battle Stage
An old man floated above the arena on a jade disk—his eyes like thunderclouds, his voice sharp and clear.
"I am Elder Wuyin of the Sable Peak Sect. The Heaven's Tournament begins now. Those who stand below the Core Formation Realm may compete. Those who survive may rise. Those who falter… shall be forgotten."
He raised a hand, and the arena shuddered.
Twelve platforms floated out from the central ring, each glowing with spiritual arrays.
"The first trial," Elder Wuyin announced, "is the Crimson Beast Gauntlet. Twelve contestants at a time. You'll face a summoned pack of spirit beasts—each stronger than the last. Survive for fifteen minutes, or defeat the alpha. Those who do may proceed. Fail, and you're eliminated."
A murmur ran through the crowd.
Elder Wuyin's gaze swept over them all. "Step forward if you dare."
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Trial One – The Beast Gauntlet
Lin Feng took a single step forward.
So did Xiaoyu, standing beside him.
Elder Wuyin arched a brow. "Two from the same party?"
Lin Feng replied calmly, "Together or not at all."
A few elders chuckled.
"So be it."
Ten more contestants stepped forward. Among them:
A flame-eyed girl in red robes, carrying twin curved daggers.
A tall boy with golden hair and a smirk too sharp for his face.
A young nun from the Jade Bell Sect, eyes closed in meditation.
A short muscular cultivator with three swords on his back.
And—unmistakably—a veiled girl dressed in purple silk, her aura seductive and dark.
Lin Feng's gaze sharpened.
Yue Chan.
She didn't speak. She didn't look at him. But he felt her presence like a whisper on his soul.
Xiaoyu noticed and took his hand.
"You alright?"
"I'm more than alright," he whispered. "I'm focused."
All twelve cultivators took their positions on the floating arena.
Elder Wuyin raised his hand. "Let the first gauntlet… begin!"
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The arena erupted with a flash of crimson.
A summoning array blazed beneath their feet. Then came the snarls.
Twelve spirit beasts materialized—bloodfang wolves, spirit pythons, steel-horned bulls—all driven mad by the summoning ritual. They attacked in waves, mindless and vicious.
Lin Feng moved like a shadow.
His Moon Silk Form shimmered across the arena, each step leaving behind lotus imprints. His fists struck with both grace and power—crippling limbs, breaking necks, deflecting fangs.
Xiaoyu unleashed Petal Whirlwind Strike, her silver petals slicing beasts with uncanny precision. She moved beside Lin Feng with fluid synchronicity—a true cultivation pair.
The others fought separately.
The flame-eyed girl danced in blood, daggers flashing like meteors.
The golden-haired boy conjured fire dragons, blasting wolves mid-leap.
The nun sang quietly, her voice vibrating through the beasts and breaking their wills.
But it was Yue Chan who drew the most eyes.
She barely moved.
One step, and an entire wave of beasts collapsed, paralyzed by some unseen charm. Her aura flowed like wine—intoxicating, dangerous.
Then the alpha appeared.
A towering serpent-lion hybrid with jade horns and fiery breath. It roared and lashed its tail, scattering several contestants.
It locked eyes with Lin Feng and charged.
He met the beast with bare hands.
Spiritual energy surged.
"Moon Lotus Bloom – Third Petal!"
A golden lotus exploded from his chest, its petals swirling in a spiral of force. He launched into the air and struck the alpha with a midair spinning kick—imbuing his qi into its skull.
The beast screamed—and fell, twitching.
Silence.
Then applause erupted from the arena walls.
Elder Wuyin nodded. "Well done. You may proceed."
Lin Feng helped Xiaoyu down, and they exited the ring as Yue Chan passed by them.
She glanced at Lin Feng and said, in a voice like silk, "You've grown stronger, darling."
Xiaoyu's jaw clenched, but Lin Feng only smirked.
"Watch closely. You haven't seen anything yet."
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Later That Night – The Dormant Courtyard
The tournament provided separate courtyards for successful challengers.
Lin Feng and Xiaoyu shared one under a flowering moonlight tree, its petals gently glowing. He sat shirtless, meditating. She sat across from him, staring quietly.
"You didn't tell me Yue Chan would be here."
"I didn't know."
Xiaoyu looked away. "She's powerful."
"So are you."
"You two… had something real."
He opened his eyes. "We still do. But that doesn't erase what you and I have."
She chewed her lip. "She's seductive. Dangerous. I can feel her watching you. Like she's still inside you."
"She might be," he admitted. "But I didn't choose to walk forward with her. I chose you."
She blinked.
Then nodded.
"Then show me."
He tilted his head. "Show you what?"
She stood and untied her robe, letting it fall to the ground.
"Show me you're mine. Right here. Right now."
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The Morning After – Second Trial Announcement
A new scroll hovered in the air above the arena.
> "Second Trial: The Spirit Mirror Labyrinth.
You'll face your fears. Your regrets. And the desires you hide.
Only those who accept themselves may pass.
Time limit: One hour."
Lin Feng's gaze narrowed.
Xiaoyu took his hand.
Yue Chan was already watching from a nearby platform, a soft smile playing on her lips.
This trial wouldn't be physical.
It would be spiritual.
And for cultivators like Lin Feng—who held pain, passion, and promise in equal measure—it might be the most dangerous test yet.
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