Rebellious Lord of All Realms: Su Chen's Dark Harem

At the edge of Yunlan Cliff, they resolved their inner conflicts; a slightly tipsy confession led them to fight together against the enemy.At the rest camp near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, The women were each attending to their duties: Xiao Xun Er was consolidating her Heavenly Flame, Xiao Yi Xian was familiarizing herself with her stabilized Poison Body under Su Chen’s guidance, Hanabi and Qing Lin were practicing the coordination of Lightning Release and the snake swarm, while Xiao Wu and Karin were organizing the harvested herbs. Only Yun Yun stood alone by the nearby cliff edge, staring blankly at the naturally formed wind patterns on the cliff face—patterns that bore a striking resemblance to the runes of the Cloud Mist Sect’s mountain gate, instantly stirring complex emotions about her Sect’s past.

Su Chen saw all of this and quietly walked to her side, handing her a flask of warm fruit wine: ”What are you thinking about? You’ve been distracted since a moment ago.”

Yun Yun snapped back to her senses and took the fruit wine, her fingertips brushing against the cool flask. Her tone carried a trace of subtle melancholy: ”It’s nothing. I just feel that the patterns on this cliff look exactly like the runes of my former Sect.” She tilted her head and took a large gulp of wine. The spicy liquid slid down her throat but couldn’t suppress the gloom in her heart. ”I was once the Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect, yet I failed to protect it. In the end, I even ended up betrayed by everyone. Am I quite useless?”

Su Chen walked to her side and stood shoulder to shoulder with her, gazing at the distant sea of clouds: ”To be able to become the master of a Sect shows that you are strong enough. The rise and fall of a Sect has its own destiny; being betrayed by everyone is not your fault, but rather their failure to cherish your contributions.” He turned to look at her, his black-gold eyes gentle yet firm. ”At least for now, you are not alone. You have us with you.”

Yun Yun took a few more sips of wine, her cheeks gradually flushing red and her gaze becoming somewhat blurred. Under the slight intoxication, she shed her usual cold facade and leaned against the cliff wall, her voice carrying a hint of grievance: ”But I still can’t help but wonder, if I had been a bit stronger and more decisive back then, would everything have been different?”

”There are no ’ifs’.” Su Chen raised his hand and gently brushed away a strand of hair from her cheek. The warmth of his fingertips made Yun Yun tremble slightly. ”The past is already gone. What matters is the present and the future. Your current strength isn’t for making up for past regrets, but for protecting those around you and for living a more brilliant life for yourself.”

He leaned closer to her, his breath brushing past her ear, carrying a faint scent of wine and warmth: ”In my heart, you are stronger than anyone—you are brave enough to love and hate, and you have responsibility and resilience. The Cloud Mist Sect didn’t know how to cherish you, but I do.” He pinched her chin, forcing her to look at him. ”From now on, I will dote on you. Your Wind Blades no longer need to be swung for the Sect, but only for yourself, and for me.”

Yun Yun’s heart rate instantly accelerated, the tips of her ears turning red, and a misty glaze appeared in her tipsy eyes. She looked into Su Chen’s deep eyes, feeling the sincerity and warmth in his words. The gloom accumulated at the bottom of her heart seemed to dissipate instantly. She summoned her courage, raised her arms to hook around Su Chen’s neck, and proactively kissed the corner of his mouth, her movements unrefined yet firm.

”Mmm...” The kiss was brief but fiery. Yun Yun quickly pulled away, her cheeks so red they looked like they could bleed. Burying her face in Su Chen’s chest, her voice was as faint as a mosquito’s buzz. ”Su Chen, thank you... I feel like I really can’t leave you anymore.”

Su Chen gave a light chuckle, tightening his arms to hold her close. He lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair: ”Then stay by my side forever and be my Wind Queen. I will protect your peace for a lifetime.”

Just as the two were immersed in the ambiguous atmosphere, a sharp laugh suddenly rang out: ”What a touching and deep confession! Unfortunately, Yun Yun, you traitor, you’re going to die here today!”