Facing the overwhelming skeptical gazes, Ye Tian desperately covered his ears, but the dense demonic energy enveloped him in a pitch-black aura within a three-meter radius.
The ancient spirit cat residing within Ye Tian had never truly fused with him. Most of its power had dissipated over time, and it had just recently separated from Ye Tian to venture into the Demon Departure Realm.
Thus, Yu Mu's strike had come perilously close to forcing its spirit out!
"Master… Master… I! I don't know! It's Senior Brother! He's framing me!"
After several breaths, with the ancient spirit cat's efforts, the overflowing demonic energy finally began to recede. Ye Tian weakly knelt on the ground, banging his head against it repeatedly.
Dignity… what did that matter? He just wanted to survive! He was a child of destiny; as long as he lived on, everything else would be fleeting—a mere scratch.
But clearly, everyone wasn't foolish; they regarded him with suspicion. Even the sect master and the five hall masters hesitated.
Yu Mu had always been kind to others and considered the sect's interests. Over the years, he had achieved remarkable military exploits! As the young master of Cloud River Gate, as long as he didn't perish prematurely, this sect would eventually belong to him!
He could smoothly take over a powerful sect and have boundless prospects. There was no need for him to do such things; what could be more important than his future?
Could it be that something had truly touched this person's reverse scale?
"Yes, Master! Junior Brother has always been cultivating proper techniques; how could he possibly have demonic energy?" Liu He sobbed as she clung to Ye Tian.
Xiao Yue remained silent but stared intently at Yu Mu.
Junior Brother… so powerful! He could actually injure their master. Watching Yu Mu stand with an overwhelming aura and his hair billowing wildly, Xiao Yue felt her resolve begin to waver.
"Mu'er, do you really want to go this far? Are you truly going to kill your own sect?"
Blood flowed continuously from Fairy Zi Li's shoulder, dripping onto the ground.
"Of course."
Yu Mu's soul continued to devour the power of the Dao Seed; that little thing had already shrunk by a third.
Above in the sky, the Dao spirit was furious enough to want to strangle Yu Mu! Yet it had no means to do so.
Yu Mu summoned power that did not belong to this world or this time—it had already triggered the rules of heaven and earth! The sky above was now filled with an endless pressure, heralding the impending heavenly punishment enacted by the will of the Great Dao!
This was untenable! The current Yu Mu couldn't withstand it!
"What do you mean by 'of course'?"
Fairy Zi Li looked at him with hope. "Mu'er, please stop! Even if your junior brother has made mistakes… he's still just a child! Even if he is at fault, does that mean he should die?"
"Of course I won't let this go."
Yu Mu took a deep breath; in this state, he saw clearly.
The terrifying power of destiny! The child of destiny… is a product of heaven's way. Transforming danger into safety, seizing opportunities continuously, weakening opponents' fortunes for one's own use, and possessing an irresistible charm.
When Yu Mu realized all this, he understood why the power summoned by triggering the rules of heaven and earth dissipated so quickly. It was indeed formidable and difficult to handle…
Regardless of anything else, it was impossible for him to annihilate Ye Tian ten times here! But… that didn't mean he wouldn't have to pay a price!
Thunder rumbled and fierce winds arose! Yu Mu thrust his magic spear violently into the ground! The ancient blue bricks in front of Ziyun Hall shattered under immense force.
He intended to destroy this Ziyun Hall—to make his power become their nightmare today—to turn this moment into slaps that would occasionally strike them.
Even if he faced jealousy or became an enemy of the world again, even if he fell into an endless vortex of destiny, this emperor… had never feared!
As for how many people would die if Ziyun Hall or even Ziyun Peak collapsed? Those who refused would come seeking their lives!
"Yu Mu! You've gone mad!! Stop him!"
Now not only the five hall masters but even the sect master and Fairy Zi Li were compelled to intervene! This power was too overwhelming; if it continued rampaging like this, not only would Ziyun Hall collapse but half of Yunhe Sect might also fall!
Even the precious spiritual veins beneath Yunhe Sect would be damaged! Such losses were unbearable for any sect in the northwest.
But amidst the howling winds and flying debris, Heaven's Question's ferocity combined with Yu Mu's killing intent formed a terrifying vortex! The five early infant stage hall masters found themselves unable to approach Yu Mu at all.
Yu Mu was now completely unrecognizable to his kin. All their cultivation levels struggled against the hurricane vortex; if he were to stab them with his spear at this moment… it would be catastrophic!
Only the sect master and Fairy Zi Li had managed to approach Yu Mu.
"Mu'er, stop!" Fairy Zi Li gritted her teeth, her lips pale.
The sect master also activated his bell-shaped artifact, realizing that they couldn't allow this to continue! Even if Yu Mu was injured, they could compensate him later; they needed to subdue him first!
"Mu'er! Can we talk this out? I have always believed in you! Your junior brother is still just a child, and you are the senior brother!"
"Ha."
Yu Mu's robe was torn, exposing his upper body covered in ghastly wounds! He looked as if he might shatter at any moment.
Yet that terrifying cultivation power continued to erupt without restraint! Under such a hurricane, dozens of disciples from the Ziyun Hall had already perished! This was still the result of the five hall masters' desperate efforts to save them.
Even Xiao Yue, a prodigy at the golden core stage, couldn't withstand it!
"Yu Mu! You are being too reckless!"
The sect master shouted angrily, raising his artifact to strike Yu Mu! Just then, a gentle yet grand force arrived, carrying an undeniable authority.
Under this overwhelming presence, the terrifying hurricane vortex was almost instantly dissipated, leaving only a scene of destruction in its wake.
But Yu Mu merely lifted the corner of his mouth as indifference slowly melted away in his eyes. He turned slightly as the wind brushed past his blood-stained hair, gazing at the figure in white who approached hastily.
"Master."
Elder Yun's aura remained weak. Everyone bowed upon seeing him as he quickly stepped forward and supported Yu Mu: "You're being reckless!"
His fingers traced over Yu Mu's gruesome wounds, and Elder Yun's old eyes filled with pain. This old man… had been cheerful and easy-going since taking Yu Mu as his disciple. But now… his gaze swept over everyone present.
A deep tremor of fear emanated from all those present! A half-step into transformation god realm!
"Come back with me!" Without allowing for discussion, Elder Yun infused what little spiritual energy he had left into Yu Mu to stabilize his injuries.
"Are you just leaving like this?" Fairy Zi Li spoke coldly. "The one injured is my Ziyun Hall. Elder Yun, you will leave my disciple behind!"
A blue spiritual sword materialized in her hand as she transformed into a streak of light, blocking the path of the master and disciple. The others also stepped back in fear.
Yu Mu… was this strong? Elder Yun… half a step into transformation god realm?!