Thump…*
As Lan Yu sneered, the two figures collided.
A deep thud resounded, and the ground beneath their feet cracked, fissures spreading outwards.
Two muffled groans echoed simultaneously, and then Mu Yun and Shao Yu both staggered back three steps, finally regaining their footing.
Suddenly, the entire arena fell silent.
The shock in Lan Yu's heart caused his face to flush red, and his heart to pound rapidly.
How could this be?
He had experienced Shao Yu's strength firsthand.
In the outer sect of the Saint Pill Sect, Shao Yu was hailed as one of the top ten geniuses and was highly regarded by some inner disciples and elders.
Among the tens of thousands of outer disciples of the Saint Pill Sect, Shao Yu's strength was beyond description.
Yet this beggar before him, at the Qi Condensation Realm, had actually withstood a punch from Shao Yu, the two evenly matched.
On the other side, Miao Xianyu was also somewhat astonished.
She had witnessed Mu Yun's strength increase over the past few days. Now, even seventh-tier demonic beasts could hardly withstand Mu Yun's attacks.
Yet, this boy who looked to be about the same age as her was actually on par with Instructor Mu Yun!
"To be able to withstand one of my punches, if you were a disciple of the Holy Pill Sect, you'd be well-ranked in the top hundred!" Shao Yu was slightly taken aback, then smiled faintly.
"What Holy Pill Sect? I don't know anything about it, and I have no interest in being an outer disciple!" Mu Yun waved his hand, looking impatient.
It has to be said that in his previous life, he had seen too many self-important sect geniuses, but his belief was: I won't offend others unless they offend me; if you bully me, I'll beat you to a pulp!
"Interesting, very interesting!"
Seeing Mu Yun's tattered clothes and blind arrogance, a meaningful smile appeared in Shao Yu's eyes.
However, that smile was extremely terrifying in Lan Yu's eyes.
Because he knew clearly that whenever Shao Yu showed such a smile, someone was destined to perish.
This man who called himself Mu Yun was indeed quite strong, but he dared to be arrogant in front of Shao Yu, which was simply courting death.
"I'd like to see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"
Shao Yu sneered, a surge of true energy already gathering in his palm.
"Stop!"
Just then, a shout suddenly rang out in the main hall of the Saint Pill Pavilion.
"Vice Pavilion Master!"
"Vice Pavilion Master!"
Upon seeing the figure, the two guards at the gate stood at attention and respectfully greeted him.
"What happened?" Yu Zu's face was somewhat displeased, and he couldn't help but ask angrily.
Today was the day for the outer disciples of the Saint Pill Sect to come, and the Saint Pill Pavilion couldn't bear such responsibility if anything went wrong.
"Vice Pavilion Master, these two beggars...
"
"Uncle Yu, it's me, it's Xiao Yu!" Just then, a joyful voice suddenly rang out.
"Xiao Yu?" Yu Zu's gaze fell on Miao Xianyu, and he was stunned, unable to react for a moment. "You... how did you become like this?"
After a long while, Yu Zu finally said in surprise.
"Hmph, Uncle Yu, you don't even recognize me? I was blocked at the door and almost killed!" Miao Xianyu pouted, looking aggrieved.
"Who dares to be so bold?"
Yu Zu suddenly unleashed a powerful aura, his eyes blazing with anger as he glared at the two guards and scrutinized everyone.
"Sect Master Yu, you've come at the right time. We are the Holy Pill Sect's advance team. Your Holy Pill Pavilion of Beiyun City certainly has quite the airs!"
Seeing Yu Zu, Lan Yu stepped forward with one arm bent, saying hatefully, "Could it be that your Holy Pill Pavilion of Beiyun City wants to rebel against my Holy Pill Sect and establish your own sect?"
Holy Pill Sect outer disciples?
Hearing this, Yu Zu finally took a closer look at the group.
Holy Pill Sect outer disciple attire!
"You are... Shao Yu?" Yu Zu's gaze fell on Shao Yu, his expression becoming solemn, revealing a hint of respect.
This time, the Holy Pill Sect dispatched inner disciples to investigate various branches of the Southern Cloud Empire, while the advance team consisted of outstanding outer disciples.
He had already thoroughly investigated Shao Yu.
The Holy Pill Sect's outer disciples were all top-tier in both talent and strength, and it was said that Shao Yu had a very powerful background.
"Vice Pavilion Master Yu Zu, your Holy Pill Pavilion in Northern Cloud City is truly impressive!" Lan Yu seized the opportunity to challenge, "Someone actually dared to attack a disciple of my Holy Pill Sect outside the Holy Pill Pavilion's gate!"
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding!"
Yu Zu said awkwardly, "This is Miss Miao Xianyu, the granddaughter of Master Miao Qing. This must be a misunderstanding!"
"Oh?"
Looking at Miao Xianyu's tattered appearance, Lan Yu chuckled, "This is Miss Miao, and who is this arrogant fellow?"
"This is my mentor!" Miao Xianyu retorted.
"Mentor?"
Lan Yu laughed. "I didn't expect that Beiyun City is indeed a remote place. The strength of the academy's mentors is not even as good as the geniuses of our Saint Pill Sect."
Hearing Lan Yu's words, Miao Xianyu frowned, while Yu Zu's expression was also unnatural.
However, he also knew that Saint Pill Sect disciples were always arrogant and proud. Even the overall strength of the entire Nanyun Empire was not as good as one-tenth of that of the Saint Pill Sect.
And he was just the deputy head of the Saint Pill Pavilion, which the Saint Pill Sect had established in the Nanyun Empire. These outer disciples
might become inner disciples or elders in the future, holding high positions and great power. He could not afford to offend them!
"Sorry, I am just the dumbest mentor in Beiyun Academy, and I shamelessly entered the academy by relying on my family!"
Mu Yun chimed in, chuckling. "However, I, the mentor who is called a waste, can break your arm. It seems that Saint Pill Sect disciples are also worse than waste!"
"You..."
Hearing Mu Yun's provocative words, Lan Yu and several outer disciples around him couldn't help but want to rush forward.
Recalling Mu Yun's strength just now, the group turned their gazes to Shao Yu.
"The Holy Pill Sect is one of the top sects on the Heavenly Fortune Continent, how dare you slander it!" Shao Yu's calm words rang out. "Blind ignorance, deserves to die!"
Blind ignorance, deserves to die!
With a single sentence, Shao Yu decided Mu Yun's fate.
With a flick of his hand, a surge of true essence gathered, and a boundless killing intent enveloped Mu Yun!
Mu Yun, of course, would not sit idly by and wait for death. True essence flowed between his palms, and the first seal of the Eight Desolations Life and Death Seal shattered and coalesced, ready to strike at any moment.
"Hehe... a guest indeed. Shao Yu, Mu Yun is, after all, my Xianyu's mentor. Such a violent confrontation is perhaps inappropriate!"
Just as the situation was tense, a powerful pressure swept across, and a laugh slowly rang out.
"Grandpa! "
A figure appeared outside the Sacred Pill Pavilion.
It was Miao Qing!
"Grandpa, if you don't come out soon, your precious granddaughter will be kicked out!" Miao Xianyu grabbed her grandfather Miao Qing's arm and pleaded.
"You little brat, have you had enough?"
Miao Qing looked at Miao Xianyu with doting affection.
"Master Miao!"
Seeing Miao Qing, Shao Yu stopped, cupped his hands, and bowed.
Miao Qing was a third-grade alchemist, a supreme figure in the entire Beiyun City.
Even within the Holy Pill Sect, her status would be worthy of an elder in the Pill Refining Room.
Although Shao Yu possessed exceptional talent, compared to Miao Qing, his current status was still far inferior. Within the sect, even some inner disciples treated Miao Qing with utmost respect.
"Shao Yu, I didn't expect you to be in the advance team this time. Seventh level of the Qi Condensation Realm, that's quite impressive. Your elder brother, Shao Yang, should have already entered the inner sect, right? How is your grandfather, Shao Mingyu? Is he alright?"
Master Miao asked, her gaze fixed on Shao Yu.
"My elder brother entered the inner sect last year and is now at the eighth level of the Body Gathering Realm. My grandfather is very concerned about you!" Shao Yu replied carefully.
"That old bastard Shao Mingyu!"
Miao
Qing laughed heartily, saying, "Come in, let's talk inside!"
Turning around, she looked at Miao Xianyu and said, "Xianyu, take Instructor Mu to the back to clean up. You entertain him for me! I'm also very curious about what's so special about this genius who changed the formula for the Spirit Gathering Pill and impressed Master Mo!"
"Instructor Mu, I'm sorry, I have some matters to attend to. I apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality!"
"Master Miao, you're too kind!"
With a slight smile, Miao Qing led Shao Yu and the others towards the hall and went straight upstairs.
"Shao Yu, that Mu Yun..." Unwilling to let Mu Yun go so easily, Lan Yu's face turned slightly cold.
"Shut up!"
Shao Yu glared fiercely at Lan Yu and then followed Miao Qing, but his gaze, which fell on Mu Yun on the other side, was filled with murderous intent.
"Master Mu, let me clean you up first, then we'll sell these demon cores and take you to the alchemy shop!"
"Alright!"
Mu Yun's purpose in coming to the Sacred Alchemy Pavilion was to sell the demon cores he had obtained from hunting demon beasts over the past few days, and also to use the pavilion's alchemy furnace and fire to refine Qi Condensation Pills.
The conflict with Shao Yu was completely unexpected.
However, the moment Mu Yun saw Master Miao Qing, he sensed that this Miao Qing was not simple at all.
Logically speaking, Miao Qing was a third-grade alchemist, while Master Mo Wen was a sixth-grade alchemist.
But Mu Yun felt that Miao Qing was more profound than Mo Wen, a very strange feeling.
After cleaning up, Mu Yun changed into a dark-colored martial arts uniform, tied his long hair up, and a strand of hair covered one eyelid, making him look more dashing and casual.
"Master Mu!"
Miao Xianyu came out after cleaning up.
Mu Yun's gaze froze when he saw Miao Xianyu.
After washing, Miao Xianyu carried a faint, youthful fragrance. Her long hair was slightly damp, cascading down her back, and water droplets clung to the front of her long dress, revealing glimpses of her fair skin.
Although not yet sixteen, Miao Xianyu had already blossomed into a graceful young woman, with ample breasts and long, slender legs exposed at the slits on either side of her dress, her skin fair and straight. She
possessed a pure, mischievous, and lively charm.
"Teacher Mu, what are you looking at?"
"Looking at a beautiful woman emerging from her bath!" Mu Yun said casually. "Tsk tsk... that figure, that face, high breasts, long legs, jade-like neck, if Teacher Mu could just kiss her, I'd die at her feet!"
"You..."
Mu Yun, who had previously been dull and wooden, would never have uttered such frivolous words.
However, hearing Mu Yun's teasing words, Miao Xianyu felt no aversion, but rather a subtle excitement.