Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 240

Chapter 240: Young Masters

Aiden soared through the skies, the shimmering Time Shard glinting tantalizingly in his hands. The power radiating from it made his heart race with anticipation. Nexus, floating beside him, couldn’t help but ask, [Where will you be going first?]

Aiden pondered the question as he admired the shard’s beauty. “Hmm, I was planning to go to the Dreamer Path Sect to increase my cultivation first,” he replied, his voice trailing off as he looked back at the Time Shard with renewed eagerness. “But now… I think I will be hunting for these babies first!” He grinned, the gleeful spark in his eyes betraying his excitement.

Nexus rolled her eyes playfully, a hint of exasperation in her tone. [Never mind,] she said, watching as Aiden almost drooled over the shard. His enthusiasm was infectious, even if it was a little over the top.

The Time Shard pulsed with energy, its aura whispering promises of power and new abilities. Aiden’s mind raced with possibilities. Each shard he could find might not only bolster his strength but also enhance his understanding of the world around him. This particular shard had already shown him glimpses of its potential, and he was eager to explore it further.

As Aiden flew, still marveling at the Time Shard, he suddenly turned his attention to Nexus, who was gliding effortlessly beside him. “By the way, how the hell are you out here now?” he asked, his curiosity piqued as he observed her ethereal form.

Nexus looked like a celestial being straight out of a legend. She had three pairs of wings on her back, a golden halo hovering above her head, and her golden hair and eyes matched the divine aura she exuded. Her curvaceous body was wrapped in a dress that seemed to be made of pink and white gold, making her look both angelic and alluring.

Nexus laughed and spun around playfully. [Do you like it?] she teased, clearly enjoying the attention.

Aiden stared at her, momentarily speechless. He wasn’t sure if he should be impressed or concerned. “No, seriously, weren’t you just a voice in my head? How are you out here now?” he asked, trying to make sense of it all.

[Oh, that? It’s because of Myne,] Nexus replied with a mischievous grin. [She created a clone-like body, and then I sort of… possessed it.]

Aiden raised an eyebrow. “Why didn’t Myne use it first? Or rather, can’t she make more than one?” he inquired, still processing the bizarre situation.

[She can make more than one,] Nexus explained, her tone turning smug. [But we had a bet on who would get to go on a date with you first, and I won.]

Aiden blinked in surprise, trying to digest what he just heard. Meanwhile, Nexus continued to flaunt her victory, while Myne, who was silently watching from the sidelines, looked at Nexus with lifeless eyes, clearly not thrilled by the outcome. ‘You lost the bet, but you blackmailed me with my dark history,’ she thought bitterly, her frustration barely contained.

Aiden, oblivious to the silent drama unfolding between them, simply shook his head. “You two are something else,” he muttered, focusing back on his flight.

Aiden, completely unaware of the brewing tension between Nexus and Myne, shook his head. “You two are something else,” he muttered, focusing on his flight.

Nexus, hearing his dismissive comment, pouted as she flew beside him. [Do you know how difficult it was to win against Myne?] she complained, her voice rising with frustration. [And yet you’re ignoring me as if I’m just a cloud, you fu—mmph!]

Her rant was abruptly cut off as Aiden stopped mid-flight, pulled her close, and kissed her deeply. Nexus’s eyes widened in surprise, but she quickly melted into the kiss, her wings fluttering softly as she responded.

Myne, who had been watching this from afar, felt a surge of irritation. ‘Damn it, now she even took his first kiss!’ she thought, her fists clenching as she fought the urge to punch something. She completely ignored the fact that it was Aiden who initiated the kiss, not Nexus. But in the haze of jealousy, logic was the last thing on her mind.

Aiden, fully engrossed in the kiss, tried to move his hand to the second base, but Nexus slapped it away, keeping him focused on the kiss itself. She knew it was too early to let him enjoy more, so she made sure he stayed in line.

After what felt like an eternity, they finally broke the kiss, with a thin bridge of saliva connecting them as evidence of their earlier passion. Aiden smirked, slightly out of breath. “I was planning to wait until we got back to the hotel, but you had to push me, didn’t you?” he teased, shaking his head as if he were the victim before turning to fly away.

Nexus, who had been acting all shy after the kiss, froze when she heard his words. [You bastard! What do you mean I forced you?] she shouted, her earlier coyness replaced with indignation.

[Of course, you couldn’t control yourself after seeing a beautiful lady like me!] Nexus shot back, her face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and anger.

Aiden paused mid-flight again, glancing back at her with a smirk. “I can’t say you’re just a lady—more like a vixen,” he said with a teasing grin, then took off at full speed, leaving Nexus fuming in his wake.

Nexus, now feeling her head throb with a mix of frustration and confusion, unfurled her wings and, with a single powerful flap, appeared in front of Aiden, blocking his path. [Care to repeat what you just said before you tried flying off? I didn’t quite hear you,] she demanded, her eyes narrowing as she stared him down.

‘The hell, how is she so fast?’ Aiden thought, staring at Nexus’s angry face. Then, with a smile that could melt ice, he said, “I said, your gracefulness will destroy many vixens.”

[I know,] Nexus laughed, pushing her golden hair back with a playful flick.

‘So easy,’ Aiden thought, but he didn’t let it show on his face. With the tension defused, they continued their journey, the air between them a little lighter despite the earlier drama.

Soon, they returned to Skyfire City, with Aiden vouching for Nexus. As they entered, it was clear that her presence caused a stir. Almost everyone stopped what they were doing to stare at her, captivated by her radiant beauty.

Aiden, noticing the attention they were drawing, facepalmed.

[What happened?] Nexus asked, puzzled by his reaction.

“Well, I messed up. I forgot this is a cultivation world,” Aiden replied with a sigh.

[And what’s the problem with that?] Nexus asked, tilting her head.

“The problem is, with your beauty, the young masters here will definitely start showing off. They’ll come up and say, ‘Beautiful lady, allow us to show you around,'” Aiden explained.

“And then, if I try to interject, they’ll say, ‘Who are you, peasant?'”

Nexus burst out laughing at Aiden’s prediction, [Is that really how it works?]

“Unfortunately, yes. It’s like a script everyone here follows,” Aiden replied, shaking his head. “They see a beautiful woman, and suddenly, it’s a competition to prove who’s the most powerful or worthy.”

[How amusing!] Nexus giggled, clearly not taking the situation seriously. [Maybe I should play along and see how you handle it.]

Aiden groaned. “Please don’t. I’m not in the mood to deal with a bunch of arrogant brats today.”

But as they continued walking, just as Aiden predicted, a group of young cultivators approached them. The leader, a handsome young man with an air of arrogance, stepped forward with a confident smirk.

“Miss, it would be an honor to show you around Skyfire City. A lady of your beauty shouldn’t be seen with such…common company,” the young master said, completely ignoring Aiden’s presence.

Nexus glanced at Aiden, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Aiden sighed, already knowing what was coming.

“And who do you think you are to make such an offer?” Aiden asked, his voice calm but with an edge of irritation.

The young master finally turned his gaze toward Aiden, his expression disdainful. “And who are you to speak to me, peasant? Know your place!”

Aiden resisted the urge to roll his eyes. “I’m the one who’s going to save you from embarrassing yourself.”

The young master laughed, clearly not taking Aiden seriously. “Is that so? And what makes you think you can even challenge me?”

Nexus, enjoying the spectacle, decided to intervene before things escalated too far. [Gentlemen, there’s no need for conflict. I appreciate the offer, but I’m perfectly fine where I am.]

The young master, slightly taken aback by her directness, stammered, “But, Miss—”

[But nothing,] Nexus said firmly, her playful demeanor gone. [If you wish to remain in one piece, I suggest you leave us be.]

The young master’s arrogance flared, his earlier politeness gone. “Who do you think you are to talk to me like that?” he sneered.

“Seize them,” he ordered his servants, who immediately moved to carry out his command.