"However, you, being so young, shouldn't carry too much weight on your heart. People must always move forward, and matters should also be looked at from a forward perspective."
Elder Yun spoke softly, and Yu Mu had a knot in his heart that was evident to him.
But he didn't know that the knot in Yu Mu's heart wasn't about the Ziyun Hall, but rather about other people, including Elder Yun.
At this moment on the battle stage, Ye Tian seemed to be in a tough fight before defeating the top genius of the Dihuo Valley. Even Elder Yun was surprised by the combat power displayed by this person.
"Xiao Mu, Ye Tian's talent is indeed rare. He has only been taken under Elder Fairy Zi Li's wing for a few years, and now he has already reached the peak of the Core Formation stage."
"Yes, his cultivation speed is even faster than mine," Yu Mu replied indifferently.
With the soul of a great demon within him and his luck even able to interfere with heavenly secrets, it was completely normal that Elder Yun couldn't see through his true cultivation level.
If he guessed correctly, during this period Ye Tian had fully refined the energy of the earth veins, and his true cultivation level was definitely beyond just the Core Formation stage.
However, he had always worn a facade.
In his previous life, it was only after his downfall that Ye Tian revealed his ambition and true self. Yet… that wandering soul that had drifted for so long had seen everything clearly. It could do nothing to stop it; perhaps at that time, his heart had truly died completely.
"Then why aren't you working hard? Why are you so lazy every day?" Elder Yun smiled and tapped Yu Mu's head. Previously he hadn't noticed, but after spending time together recently, he felt that Yu Mu didn't seem like a young person.
"Alright, alright! After we return, I will go into seclusion with my master," Yu Mu replied with a helpless smile. Just then, the elder from Mobei, Ma Shaji, looked on with emotion.
The large sphere of spiritual consciousness around him shattered, leaving only two strands of consciousness: Yu Mu and Ye Tian!
"The Yunhe Sect truly has great fortune; they produce remarkable talents."
He looked at Ye Tian still standing on the stage. At this point, some sects had begun to leave, but many remained to witness the birth of this grand competition's champion.
"After five incense sticks, you two will begin your duel. Is that enough time?" Ma Shaji asked Ye Tian. This was the final match; having just gone through a tough battle, he needed to give him some adjustment time.
"No need," Ye Tian waved his hand.
In his somewhat juvenile eyes was a unique stubbornness of Ye Tian. He cupped his fists towards Yu Mu on the observation platform and said loudly: "Please guide me, Senior Brother."
Earlier! Yu Mu had injured Xiao Yue, which ignited anger in Ye Tian's heart as he viewed Xiao Yue as his woman. At this moment he disregarded the warnings from the great demon soul and wanted to have a proper confrontation with Yu Mu! The Purple God Technique had been improved and had completely advanced to a heavenly level technique.
Although he was only at the early Golden Core stage himself, with a powerful physique and abundant spiritual power along with combat techniques taught by the great demon! He did not believe that Yu Mu could defeat him.
Even against an ordinary late Golden Core practitioner, he could still kill!
The gaze of Fairy Zi Li on the observation platform trembled slightly; Elder Yun also wanted to say something but turned around to find that Yu Mu's figure had already appeared on the battle stage.
He still stood there with his hands behind his back; that indifferent yet somewhat cold demeanor was like an immortal descending into the mortal realm.
Compared to him, Ye Tian indeed appeared more like the weaker side; this was exactly the effect Ye Tian wanted! This way… when he defeated Yu Mu, it would provide enough shock value and completely crush the benchmark in the hearts of young disciples within Yunhe Sect!
"Young people are just good,"
Ma Shaji lightly coughed and then loudly declared: "The duel begins!"
After speaking, he exited the battle stage. On the battle stage, it seemed as if an invisible wind had risen.
"Senior Brother! The Senior Sister has never treated you poorly. In this grand competition meeting again as fellow sect members! How could you strike so hard!"
Ye Tian looked up at Yu Mu with anger and grievance in his wet eyes as if genuinely standing up for Xiao Yue.
Upon hearing this, many began to whisper among themselves while pointing at Yu Mu. It was acknowledged by everyone that Yu Mu was indeed strong; there was no denying it. But as a righteous cultivator! Yu Mu should not have struck so hard against a fellow sect member! Moreover, there was something too lacking in human warmth about him…
Ye Tian's performance was truly spectacular! However, a strange smile appeared at the corner of Yu Mu's mouth.
In this life, facing the Ye Tian from the beginning, isn't he just a child? His cultivation, temperament, and depth of character are far inferior to the "Holy Sovereign" he has fought against for thousands of years.
"Aren't these little schemes a bit childish? If you want to fight, then show your true strength."
Yu Mu looked down at Ye Tian, and at that moment, Ye Tian felt an inexplicable tremor in his heart! He sensed that the sky outside the secret realm had changed, as if the heavens were roaring in anger!
Moreover… the fortune emanating from Yu Mu had stabilized completely and was surprisingly not weaker than his own? How could that be! He was born with the fortune of heaven and earth; how could there be someone whose fortune could rival his?
And what about this killing intent… what is going on? Does Yu Mu… want to kill him?! No, the source of this killing intent seems like Yu Mu but also seems different…
At this moment, Ye Tian was truly confused; even the ancient spirit cat hidden within him was bewildered. With a gritted jaw, Ye Tian cupped his hands again, and a red long sword appeared in his hand. The sword was engraved with an oddly shaped tiger beast, emanating a menacing aura.
"Then… let my Senior Brother see my true strength."
"Senior Brother, I'm sorry for offending you!"
Before his words fell, the sword light filled with strong malevolence had already attacked! This simple strike caused an uproar in the audience! This level of power… was worlds apart from what Ye Tian had previously displayed!
Even Ye Tian's master, Fairy Zi Li, was unaware that her little disciple possessed such strength! He had hidden it too well! Suddenly, a look of treasure found shone in Fairy Zi Li's eyes. It was worth all her attention on him! But soon after, the light in Fairy Zi Li's eyes quickly dimmed; she… could have had two such outstanding disciples.
Could it be… that she really favored one over the other?
And now! These two who should have been brothers were meeting on the battle stage. Her heart was like a pot of mixed flavors turned upside down. She wanted both Tian and Mu to win, but more so she wanted Tian to win while not wanting anything to happen to Mu…
Only Elder Yun remained relatively relaxed; he suddenly clenched his fist as he looked at Yu Mu on the battle stage, worry filling his old eyes.
The spiritual pressure Ye Tian had just displayed was no weaker than that of an ordinary late Golden Core practitioner! How long had he been cultivating? He didn't care whether Yu Mu could win; he just hoped… that Ziyun Hall would not harm Yu Mu anymore.
Yu Mu had already done enough for them.