「Above the Great Hall.」

The Young City Lord of Luminous Fire City swept his gaze across the people around him, his eyes filled with disdain.

A bunch of trash, that's all. Glancing around, there are pitifully few among the younger generation at the Golden Core Realm. Apart from that brother and sister from the Lin Family, only a few exceptional individuals are at the Golden Core Realm. The Celestial Splendor Sect does have several disciples at the Golden Core Realm, but in my eyes, only Liu Ruyan is worthy of being my opponent.

"Sect Leader Sun, may I know where your sect's Sister Ruyan has gone? Why haven't I seen her?" the Young City Lord suddenly asked with clasped hands.

Sect Leader Sun replied with a smile, "Ruyan has gone to receive someone. By my estimate, she should arrive soon."

Receive someone? Who could command such a grand reception?

Everyone present was aware of the standing of disciples in the Celestial Splendor Sect. Liu Ruyan was definitely at the top. A natural Mystic Ice Physique, her cultivation of ice-attribute techniques advanced at a breakneck pace. Such a person was destined to be a prominent figure in the future. With her, the Celestial Splendor Sect was assured of succession. At the very least, they would maintain a foothold in the Northern Wilderness Territory for the coming century!

"It's Senior Sister Liu's Flying Boat! She's coming personally!"

The disciples from the Celestial Splendor Sect noticed the Flying Boat approaching in the sky, their eyes filled with shock.

Who could Liu Ruyan be personally receiving? To think, not even the people from Luminous Fire City had the honor of being personally received by her!

The Young City Lord also looked up.

Just one glance, and his face immediately turned sour.

That curious face peering over the side of the Flying Boat... I haven't forgotten it, not even now. It was this fellow who kicked Steward Zhang to death! Dammit! Liu Ruyan actually went to receive someone from the Profound Yellow Sect?

Instantly, the Young City Lord clenched his fists and telepathically contacted his father.

"Father, that's the person from the Profound Yellow Sect, the simple-looking fellow who killed Steward Zhang!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Fengqi's eyes also flashed with a serious glint.

To be able to kick an Incarnation Realm expert to death while at the Nascent Soul Realm... this kid is definitely big trouble. No! This mysterious Profound Yellow Sect is a huge problem for us!

「Atop the Flying Boat.」

Dung Beetle and company were all happily looking down.

"Damn, are there really this many people? Are you sure this isn't CGI?"

"They're just a bunch of Non-player Characters, right? It's not like we haven't seen them before. Back in the Imperial Palace, there were more people than this."

"I have to say, this game is freaking awesome."

"I'll take a photo first! Dung Beetle, stop shaking and keep the camera steady!"

"..."

The Players discussed animatedly through Dung Beetle's Communication Ring, filled with curiosity about the major powers of the Northern Wilderness. After all, this was their first time seeing so many Cultivators. This small Map probably gathered most of the experts in the Northern Wilderness Region, right?

Old Mo finished tying the bandages on his hands, a smile on his face as he said, "It's time to show off."

"Together!" Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life also smiled.

Meanwhile, Dung Beetle, holding the Communication Ring, looked puzzled. What's going on? How are we supposed to show off in this situation?

"Sect Leader, care to join us?" Old Mo looked back and asked.

Xu Nian calmly watched the people below and said, "You go ahead, I'll pass."

Show off? What a joke. Do I even need to?

Liu Ruyan looked at them in confusion and asked curiously, "What are you three planning to do?"

Old Mo turned back with a mysterious smile, then leaped up and jumped straight down from mid-air.

Then Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life also grabbed Dung Beetle and jumped down.

"Damn it, I don't want to jump!" Dung Beetle yelled. "Half Dream, you son of a bitch!"

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan paled and quickly shouted, "Don't try to fly! Our Sect has a no-fly Array active..."

This scene made everyone below gape in astonishment. Are these people insane? It's hundreds of meters down, and there's a no-fly Array in place! Even ordinary Cultivators would find it difficult to leap normally. Yet these guys are just jumping straight down? Have they lost their minds? If they jump from this height, won't they be smashed into a pile of pulp?

For Players, if they couldn't show off, then life was meaningless. In the current scenario, they absolutely had to show off. Show off big time!

Old Mo's body plummeted like a cannonball.

BANG—

The ground of the entire venue instantly split apart, a deep pit forming beneath his feet. Yet, he himself was completely unharmed.

"Kun Character - Earth River Vehicle!" Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life shouted. Then, an earth serpent shot skyward from the shattered pit, swiftly materializing beneath his feet.

Standing atop the Earth River Vehicle, Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life rose with the wind, his clothes flapping. His entire presence was like that of an Exiled Immortal descending to the mortal world, drawing the gazes of many Female Disciples below.

The Flying Boat followed closely, settling smoothly behind the earth serpent.

Liu Ruyan stepped off the Flying Boat and respectfully said, "Disciple Liu Ruyan, welcoming the return of the Xuanhuang Sect Leader and the three disciples."

Profound Yellow Sect? Are these people disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect? They're indeed no ordinary bunch; this entrance clearly indicates they're stronger than the rest.

Xu Nian slowly disembarked from the Flying Boat, his features handsome, with a warm and pleasant smile gracing his face.

"Xu Nian of the Profound Yellow Sect, greetings to all fellow Daoists!" He too gave a slight bow, his tone neither servile nor overbearing, showing no intent to belittle himself.

"Help... save me quickly..." From inside the pit, Dung Beetle pleaded, his limbs twisted at unnatural angles.

Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life had been too preoccupied with showing off. He had inadvertently forgotten about Dung Beetle, thoughtlessly tossing him aside.

And Dung Beetle truly hadn't anticipated being thrown down. Damn him! Was this a public display of a private vendetta?

"Holy shit, Boss, your bones are all broken! Old Mo, quickly save our Boss!"

"Damn, Dung Beetle was nearly smashed to death."

"Those two put on a great show, but look at Dung Beetle! His attempt was a colossal failure!"

"I can't take it, I'm dying of laughter! This bastard is finally getting what he deserves."

"..."

The Players looked at Dung Beetle's state, each laughing like a 200-pound Fatty.

Old Mo froze for a moment, then quickly pulled Dung Beetle out and took an Elixir from his robes, stuffing it into Dung Beetle's mouth.

"It's one of the Great Inventor's creations; it can restore vitality," Old Mo explained.

Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life looked at Dung Beetle speechlessly, momentarily at a loss for words. The guy really had lousy luck. He was supposed to land gracefully. Who would have guessed he'd choose to do a faceplant?

Dung Beetle's frustration was palpable. He never intended to jump down. He had been dragged by Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life, who, in the midst of showing off, had simply abandoned him! This abrupt abandonment left my mind blank, completely forgetting I could fly. Well done! Could that bastard's vendetta be any more blatant?

Seeing Dung Beetle stabilize, Xu Nian breathed a sigh of relief. If Dung Beetle had died here, his own Task would have become impossible to complete.

Sect Leader Sun from the Celestial Splendor Sect came forward with a smile. "Sect Leader Xu, I have long heard of your great reputation. Please, this way!"

Nascent Soul Realm?! No! He's not like those arrogant yet incompetent people from Luminous Fire City. These Nascent Soul Realm disciples from the Profound Yellow Sect can kick Divinity Transformation Realm experts like us to death! As the Sect Leader of the Profound Yellow Sect, who knows how strong his own Nascent Soul Realm cultivation is! Hence, from the start, Sect Leader Sun treated Xu Nian as an equal.

As soon as he stepped onto the platform, Xu Nian saw several familiar faces: Kong Qingquan, Zhao Qixian, Lin Chen. Well, well, they've all reached the Golden Core Realm. Don't tell me Kong Qingquan read his way into the Golden Core Realm again?

Old Mo and the others followed behind Xu Nian, also nodding and exchanging smiles with Kong Qingquan and the rest. After all, they were old acquaintances, and they were all happy to see each other.

"Yo, Lin Chen, you're here too?" Old Mo called out, noticing Lin Chen from the Lin Family's side and waving his hand to acknowledge him.

Lin Chen spoke with slight excitement, "Brother Mo! You've actually come in person? It looks like the title of the number one Golden Core is yours for the taking."

Hearing this, all those at the Golden Core Realm turned to look. The number one Golden Core? This oddly dressed youngster? The people of the Profound Yellow Sect aren't as divine as legends claim; they have one head and two arms, just like anyone else.

"You, Mo! You're truly ruthless!" the Young City Lord suddenly exclaimed. "To become the number one Golden Core, you actually lowered your cultivation Realm! How despicably shameless!"

Old Mo reacted, "Hmm?"

Lowered his Realm? Everyone frowned, instantly feeling the pressure Old Mo exuded. They had expended countless precious resources and years of secluded cultivation just to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. But this kid from the Profound Yellow Sect? He voluntarily dropped his cultivation from a higher Realm? Isn't this cheating?

"And who might you be?" Old Mo frowned slightly, then asked after a Half a Moment of stunned silence.

The Young City Lord was momentarily speechless. Who am I? You don't even remember who I am?

"You just wait!" the Young City Lord, flushed with anger and shame, snarled before stomping off toward Zhou Fengqi. With my father here, I have nothing to fear!

Zhou Fengqi chuckled, then turned to Xu Nian, who appeared to be the youngest Sect Leader present. "Sect Leader Xu, your disciple is no ordinary Cultivator, able to slay a Divinity Transformation expert despite only being at the Nascent Soul Realm. I wonder if you, Sect Leader Xu, are capable of the same?"

Upon hearing this, Everyone turned their gaze to Xu Nian, evidently curious. How exactly could a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator manage to kill a Divinity Transformation Realm expert?

"Hmm... Divinity Transformation Realm?" Xu Nian pondered seriously for a moment, then nodded. "If my disciple can do it, then I should be able to as well."

With the Eight Gates Escape Armor, that cheat-like ability, kicking a Divinity Transformation Realm expert to death shouldn't be difficult. I probably wouldn't even need to open the seventh gate.

He spoke nonchalantly, but those around didn't take it so lightly. Several even stared at Xu Nian with heated gazes. Such a miraculous Cultivation Technique... if only we could obtain it...

Xu Nian said with a smile, "Please go ahead with your discussions. I see a few acquaintances here and will go speak with them first. We haven't seen each other in a while, so I won't trouble you all further. If the competition starts, feel free to approach my disciples; no need to concern yourselves with me."

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