Chapter 742: Forgetting to Block the Strike

Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

“Such a pretty woman!” “Yes, but why is a third-grade sect challenging Taiyi Sect? That’s like asking to die.” “Pfff—She’s not asking to die. They say she’s been chosen by Taiyi Sect. After representing Ice Lake, she’ll marry into Taiyi Sect. Do you think Taiyi Sect would kill her?” “Yes, I saw her match yesterday. She’s Black Level peak and not even thirty years old. I think she’s called Mu Xiaoyun.” “No wonder she’s challenging Taiyi Sect. She probably wants to leave a good impression.”

When Mu Xiaoyun claimed her intentions, no one thought she was seriously trying to challenge Taiyi Sect. After all, these special-grade sects’ genius disciples were unbeatable. Moreover, against a special-grade sect, Earth Level masters, or even half-step Great Heaven masters, usually issued the challenge. The success of Taiyi and Kun Qian a hundred years ago was a special case.

Ji Yilan was worried sick. She knew it was pointless to ask Grandma for help, but she did so anyway.

“Hmm,” a skinny old man grumbled. He scanned the other elders and looked at the bald, fat man.

After a long while, he said, “Elder Jin, is this the girl you spoke of?” “Yes, Vice Sect Leader Qi.” He acted cocky around others, but never dared to do so in front of the Vice Sect Leader.

Vice Sect Leader Qi’s tone was cold, “The first requirement for joining the sect is loyalty. This girl clearly hates our sect, and yet you let someone like her join us?”

Elder Jin was speechless. He quickly said, “She’s my disciple’s fiancée. He didn’t plan on marrying her, but when he realized she’s a Level One talent and saw her beauty, he changed his mind. So—”

Elder Jin continued, seeing that Vice Sect Leader Qi didn’t speak, “If Vice Sect Leader Qi doesn’t think she’s suitable to be our disciple, then she can just serve my disciple. We can’t let her gain strength in Ice Lake either.”

“En,” Vice Sect Leader Qi nodded. Even if they couldn’t take her as a disciple, they couldn’t allow her to grow stronger in Ice Lake and empower them.

“Master, I want this Mu Xiaoyun. I want to see her on the stage. She reminds me of that girl I saw outside!” a thirty-year-old man suddenly said.

Hearing this, Vice Sect Leader Qi frowned. “Yuan Zhong, you’re too superficial. After all these years, you’ve only gone from Black Level peak to Earth Level primary because you spent too much time thinking about women.”

The man immediately promised, “Master, I’m serious this time. If I can have this woman, I promise I won’t go out with other women anymore. The reason I haven’t been progressing much is because of that girl’s death.”

Vice Sect Leader Qi sighed, “Don’t mention that again. I feel uneasy about it.”

“Master, you worry too much. Our Taiyi is one of the big three; who would dare do anything to us? Besides, it’s been many years, and nothing has happened. I promise, if I get that woman this time, I will dedicate myself to cultivation!” Yuan Zhong promised.

Vice Sect Leader Qi clearly spoiled Yuan Zhong, but he sighed, “It’s better to be careful. Still, this woman—”

Elder Jin saw Vice Sect Leader Qi look over and immediately understood. This put him in a difficult position, but before he could speak, the young man behind him stepped forward.

He saluted Vice Sect Leader Qi and said, “Vice Sect Leader Qi, Mu Xiaoyun was given to me by my master. If Martial Brother Yuan likes her, she’s truly lucky. I’m willing to give this woman to Martial Brother Yuan.”

“Very well, what is your name?” Yuan Zhong immediately smiled and patted his shoulder.

The young man said respectfully, “Mo Youshen greets Martial Brother Yuan. I just became a core disciple of Taiyi.”

“Oh, so you’re Mo Youshen! Not bad,” Yuan Zhong applauded Mo Youshen.

Mo Youshen’s attitude put Elder Jin at ease, and even Vice Sect Leader Qi nodded. This man knew his limits.

Vice Sect Leader Qi said to Yuan Zhong, “Go! But after this, you must focus.”

“Yes, Master,” Yuan Zhong rejoiced and immediately jumped onto the stage.

His graceful landing immediately drew applause and cheers.

“See! That’s Taiyi’s Vice Sect Leader Qi’s disciple, Martial Brother Yuan. He’s only thirty and already at the Earth Level. He’s a true genius!”

“No wonder his kung fu movements are so good!”

Yuan Zhong heard the cheers and joyfully saluted back. Then, he studied Mu Xiaoyun. He loved her more the longer he looked.

“Martial Sister Xiaoyun, I’m Yuan Zhong, a core disciple of Taiyi. My master is Qi Zhen, Taiyi Sect’s Vice Sect Leader Qi. My master betrothed you to me. Don’t worry about Mo Youshen; he agreed. I fell in love with you at first sight! Don’t worry, I will treat you well.”

Mu Xiaoyun didn’t seem to hear him. She picked up her sword and attacked.

With Ye Mo’s speed, he arrived at the mountain quickly. However, he felt an anti-air restriction again, just like at Wu Wen Mountain. He couldn’t fly.

Ye Mo sighed. He was still too weak. If he were stronger, he could ignore it. But now, he had to walk.

Ye Mo was sure that a long time ago, that place must have been a cultivation ground. But as time went by, the spirit chi dissipated, and cultivation regressed into ancient martial arts. The dependence on spirit chi for ancient martial arts was far less than for dao cultivation.

Perhaps a large sect had been there long ago.

Ye Mo was very fast even without flying. Unlike Wu Wen Mountain, there were no ground restrictions here.

Ye Mo covered fifteen kilometers in no time. When he reached the bottom of the mountain, his spirit sense detected Mu Xiaoyun attacking a man with her sword. She was at Stage Three, while the man was at Earth Level primary stage.

Even for Ye Mo, that wouldn’t have been easy at Stage Three. Mu Xiaoyun had zero fighting experience—how could she be a match for her opponent?

Thinking this, Ye Mo sped up and darted like a whirlwind. He stepped on countless shoulders to reach the stage.

Clank—Yuan Zhong blocked the sword. However, the fire sparks made Yuan Zhong realize that Mu Xiaoyun was trying to kill him.

Such a beautiful woman, but she attacked so ferociously! This made Yuan Zhong want to conquer her even more.

“Watch my sword.” Yuan Zhong knew Mu Xiaoyun could block it, so he only used eighty percent of his chi.

But when the sword struck down, he and everyone else were stunned. Mu Xiaoyun seemed to be asking to die; she had forgotten to block the sword! Instead, she was looking away with joy and happiness.