The same training room, as Yu Mu lit the last blood-red oil lamp, the entire room was bathed in a crimson glow.
Upon looking, it was clear that what filled the forty-nine oil lamps was not oil but blood—specifically, the blood of beasts! Within the swirling blood, faintly visible were the anguished souls of monkeys, crying out in pain and struggling.
Previously, that monkey demon's soul seemed to have been reduced to ashes in the black and purple flames, but in reality, its purest soul power had been absorbed by Yu Mu.
The Blood Lamp Rejuvenation Array could benefit Elder Yun by purging residual demonic energy from within, stabilizing his essence, and healing his injuries; that monkey soul was excellent material for this purpose.
"Master, you truly make your disciple worry," Yu Mu said as he bit into a candied hawthorn, its sweetness easing his pain.
He watched as the vibrant energy flowed from the Blood Lamp Rejuvenation Array into Elder Yun's body, feeling Elder Yun's breathing gradually stabilize. A warm smile graced his lips, but his gaze was cold.
"It's good that Master is fine. Stay here; I'll go help you take revenge."
With that, Yu Mu pushed open the door to the training room. The bright sunlight illuminated his emotionless eyes! A surge of murderous intent erupted as Yu Mu's figure vanished before the door.
In the Ziyun Hall, Ye Tian knelt obediently but roared inwardly with rage. His plan had been flawless! But now everything was gone...
"How is this possible? How can he be a Transformation Stage cultivator?"
The news brought back by the ancient spirit cat couldn't be wrong; it was almost time for Shen. Did Yu Mu really have the guts to slaughter in Ziyun Hall?!
No! That must be a secret technique; it had to be extremely injurious and wouldn't last long—he didn't have that capability!
"Master…"
Ye Tian looked up with wet eyes at Fairy Zi Li, his face full of grievance.
Fairy Zi Li rubbed her temples; her stunning face was weary. She truly never expected that Yu Mu could bring Elder Yun back.
"Master… Senior Brother won't come looking for trouble with us, right?"
"This matter has nothing to do with us. Mu'er isn't someone who can't distinguish right from wrong," Fairy Zi Li shook her head. She had raised Yu Mu since childhood; how long had Elder Yun been with him?
Even if Yu Mu knew this matter was her scheme, could he really attack Ziyun Hall and kill his master? Moreover, where would he get such ability?
"Just go back and focus on your cultivation. If Mu'er comes here, I will handle it."
"Yes, Master." Ye Tian nodded but wanted to say something more. However, seeing Fairy Zi Li wave her delicate hand lightly, he could only retreat helplessly.
Only Fairy Zi Li remained seated in the hall, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.
"But Mu'er, how many secrets do you still have? Why won't you speak frankly with me? How did we end up like this?"
At that moment, at the foot of the mountain where Ziyun Hall was located, two disciples saw a streak of escape light approaching and were startled! Within Yunhe Gate, even high-ranking elders couldn't fly like this—who had such boldness?
"Stand down!"
"Buzz!!"
The great formation suddenly rose, and a figure emerged from the escape light. When the two disciples saw that it was Yu Mu, their expressions relaxed somewhat, feeling a bit more at ease.
"It's just the Young Master; why are you flying at the gate?"
One of them stepped forward to pay respects: "Are you here to see Elder Fairy Zi Li?"
"Yes; just step aside."
Yu Mu nodded and was about to move forward when another disciple blocked him with an apologetic expression: "Young Master, now you are a disciple of Xingyun Hall. If you want to enter Ziyun Hall, you still need to report."
"Please wait here for a moment while we…"
"Step aside."
Yu Mu frowned slightly; his patience had reached its limit!
The two disciples' faces also darkened.
"Master Yu Even though you are the Cloud River Master, you cannot recklessly intrude into the Upper Mountain Gate This is..."
Their words were interrupted by an extremely powerful aura that instantly forced the two disciples, who were only at the foundation establishment stage, to retreat. They crashed into the stairs, and only their breath remained, with no further movement.
Seeing Yu Mu slap the ground, the array at the mountain foot immediately shattered.
"Clang!"
Without even looking at the two lifeless bodies, Yu Mu stepped onto the stairs. He said, "I will slaughter the entire Purple Cloud Hall," and he meant it.
Even though his aura was beginning to dissipate, and he knew he couldn't kill Ye Tian, he wanted Ye Tian to pay a life's price. Even if he fell into the vortex of the aura of the son of the heavens, he was willing to do so.
As for the three of them—perhaps including Yu Mu, Xue Yu, and possibly others—there was definitely a hidden hand at play. Specifically, it was likely the work of Fairy Zi Li.
They... deserved to die!
A strong bell tolled throughout the Cloud River Gate, and in an instant, the five major hall masters, the gate master, and numerous powerful individuals rushed towards the Purple Cloud Hall.
An attack? The Cloud River Gate was at its peak, and they wanted to see who dared to challenge them from the northwest!
The Purple Cloud Hall also had its elite guards, but the long staircase was now stained with blood, and Yu Mu held the Demon Spear Heaven's Question, which was filled with fresh blood. He didn't know how many people he had killed; his killing intent had almost solidified into reality.
Only when he returned to the front of the Purple Cloud Hall did he see the disciples guarding the hall, including Fairy Zi Li's gaze, which was filled with disdain. Xue Yu looked at Yu Mu as if he were a demon, her eyes full of fear. Xue Yu also stared intensely at him, unable to understand why her former junior brother had become this way. He had killed his fellow disciples and even those he considered family.
Ye Tian hid behind Fairy Zi Li, his eyes not filled with fear but excitement.
Yu Mu's aura... had decreased He hadn't transformed into a god.
Given his recent slaughter of fellow disciples and his trespassing on the Purple Cloud Hall, he would definitely be killed today. The gate master's eyes were filled with shock, and the five hall masters at the infant stage had surrounded Yu Mu. The remaining guardians at the golden elixir stage had fully activated the Cloud River Gate's array, pouring all their pressure onto Yu Mu.
"Yu Mu What are you doing?!"
The gate master's face was red with anger as he realized Yu Mu's aura was unusual and understood his importance to the Cloud River Gate. However, because of this, he couldn't let Yu Mu make such a mistake. Killing a few ordinary disciples was one thing, but if he killed the gate's direct disciples or caused too much chaos, there would be no turning back.
Yu Mu's value was too great, and he had to be stopped. Moreover, there was something suspicious about the matter of Elder Yun, or else why would Yu Mu dare to act so boldly?
Thinking this, the gate master's face darkened further, and with a wave of his hand, the five hall masters flew up to restrain Yu Mu.
First, they needed to subdue him before dealing with the situation further