Cultivation starts from devouring the Dao fruits

"Master Jing, let me handle this matter! I do not wish to trouble you!"

A voice as melodious as silver bells, yet tinged with disappointment, rose from the side. Jing Xiongtao turned to glance at the ravishing beauty from the Thousand Mysteries Sect, and a boundless fighting spirit surged in his heart.

"If I were to retreat now, Shiyao would probably be very disappointed. How then could I compete with those two?"

As thoughts swirled in Jing Xiongtao's mind, he spoke loudly, "Elder Zhao, based solely on your side of the story, how can you be sure it was her who interfered in the romance of your Dan Ling Sect disciples? Is it not possible that he initiated the seduction? We each hold our own views, which is futile. Why not resolve this matter by the rules of magical combat in the Cultivation World?"

"If you defeat me in magical combat, let her apologize and cease contact with them. But if I, by some fluke, win even a single move or half a move, then you should have them apologize to her."

This fellow must be bewitched by her. But truth be told, the enchantress from the Thousand Mysteries Sect was indeed stunningly beautiful, bewitchingly alluring, and captivating.

Zhao Yu frowned slightly, unable not to take another look at that enchantress from the Thousand Mysteries Sect with her breathtaking beauty and nation-topping charm, after which he couldn't stop himself and looked at her seven or eight more times.

Merely in terms of physique and appearance, this enchantress from the Thousand Mysteries Sect was on par with Shangguan Lingxiu. But she radiated a captivating allure that grew with each look, triggering an overwhelming urge in others to assist her no matter what.

Zhao Yu activated the mana of the Mountain Sutra, a warm current surged within him, fostering a steadfast mentality as immovable as mountains. When he looked again at the enchantress of the Thousand Mysteries Sect, he found her charm undiminished, yet the mysterious allure that made him want to desperately help her seemed to have faded.

Zhao Yu slowly said, "Jing Xiongtao, you must think this through, magical combat is no trifling matter. In the arena, a slight misstep could lead to deadly disaster. Even if you win, you'll just gain an enemy for no reason."

Jing Xiongtao replied confidently with a laugh, "Elder Zhao, are you perhaps frightened? If so, you just need to apologize, and I won't trouble you any further! We can let this matter rest."

Zhao Yu replied indifferently, "Since that is the case, let's proceed as you wish and engage in magical combat!"

Lan Yinghua spoke softly, "Uncle Master, might I make a suggestion?"

Zhao Yu said, "Speak!"

Lan Yinghua said, "Since we are to engage in magical combat, let us set a time and place and invite more Foundation Establishment Cultivators as witnesses. Otherwise, if their four Foundation Establishment Cultivators were to attack all at once, we might not be able to withstand them. Our Master and Peony Master, Luo Uncle Master, and Niu Uncle Master are all here."

Zhao Yu nodded slightly, "Three days later, we shall have our magical combat on the peak of Mingyun Mountain and decide the right and wrong of this matter."

Jing Xiongtao confidently smiled, "Then, I'll see you in three days on the peak of Mingyun Mountain!"

With that, the crowd dispersed.

Zhao Yu followed Lan Yinghua to a spacious and elegant courtyard where he met the four Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Dan Ling Sect.

Peony Fairy was an acquaintance of Zhao Yu, but he was not familiar with the other three grand Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

However, with Peony Fairy's introduction, Zhao Yu got to know the other three Dan Ling Sect Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

The Water Fairy was a tall, slender, and beautiful woman with smooth skin like jade, her hair tied in a black bun, and an aloof demeanor. Uncle Master Luo, whose real name was Luo Xiaobai, was a middle-aged man in silk clothes, slightly plump, and handsome. Uncle Master Niu, whose real name was Niu Bufan, was a middle-aged man dressed in a Taoist robe, tall and burly, with a heroic air.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The Water Fairy praised, "Junior Brother Zhao, you handled today's affairs very properly without tarnishing our Dan Ling Sect's reputation! There were rumors outside that you are timid and a scared turtle, but seeing you today, it's clear that rumors are unreliable. In three days, we will definitely come to support you."

Luo Xiaobai, Niu Bufan, and Peony Fairy all nodded slightly.

What a scared turtle, this is caution!!

Zhao Yu thought to himself disdainfully, but he smiled faintly and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister."

"Junior Brother Zhao, according to Yinghua's description, those four people should be Jing Xiongtao from White Peak Mountain, Nangong Shiyao, the only daughter of the Sect Master of Thousand Mysteries Sect, Su Haohang, a true disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, and Qi Changsheng, a true disciple of Cang Ling Sect."

"Numerous cultivators have pursued Nangong Shiyao, yet only these three have managed to stay by her side. Nangong Shiyao's cultivation level is unknown. Jing Xiongtao has the Sixth Level of Foundation Establishment, Su Haohang has the Seventh Level, and Qi Changsheng also has the Seventh Level of Foundation Establishment.

These three are among the most outstanding young Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Northern Wilderness, ranked just below the top ten talents."

"All three have many friends at the Foundation Establishment level, so in three days, the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Thousand Mysteries Sect will surely outnumber ours. We need to invite as many friends as possible in these three days."

"Junior Brother Zhao, I heard that Su Bingyun of Cang Ling Sect has also arrived. Could you try inviting her to join our side?" the Water Fairy said, looking at Zhao Yu.

Luo Xiaobai smiled slightly and said, "The Cang Ling Sect's Su Bingyun, also known as the Fire Crow Fairy, is a remarkable person. Over the years, she has eradicated many evil ghosts and spirits in Cang Country and single-handedly destroyed the Foundation Establishment bandit group known as the Flying Camel Gang, killing their three major Foundation Establishment cultivators.

She is now known as the Fire Crow Fairy and has countless friends. If she joins us, it would be the equivalent of having ten more Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Zhao Yu said, "I'll give it a try!"

Zhao Yu got the address where Su Bingyun was staying from the Water Fairy, sought it out, and arrived in front of a beautifully quaint courtyard, where he knocked on the gate.

Before long, a beautiful young woman dressed in black with a single ponytail, a graceful figure, and a clear, delicate face opened the gate curiously and asked, "Senior, may I know what brings you here?"

Zhao Yu smiled and said, "I am Zhao Yu from Dan Ling Sect, here to visit Su Bingyun, the Fairy of Su. She and I are old acquaintances, if you would kindly inform her, she will surely meet me."

"Oh, you're Uncle Master Zhao Yu. My master has spoken of you. You are one of her best friends. Please come in! Oh, by the way, my name is Lei Yating, and I'm my master's only disciple!"

Lei Yating's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as she welcomed Zhao Yu into the courtyard, led him to an elegant guest hall where they sat down, and then proceeded deeper into the courtyard.

Shortly after, a stunning woman in black, with a single ponytail, a curvaceous figure, skin white as jade, and breathtakingly beautiful features, exuding a vibrant spirit, Su Bingyun walked in.

Zhao Yu smiled slightly and said, "Bingyun, long time no see! You have become even more beautiful!"

Su Bingyun smiled sweetly, came forward and sat down in a soft chair in front of Zhao Yu: "A Yu, you've also become more handsome. I almost didn't recognize you!"

Although the two had not seen each other for over a decade, they had kept in touch through letters. After chatting briefly, any slight feeling of unfamiliarity quickly dissipated.

Zhao Yu smiled faintly and pushed forward three jade boxes: "These are gifts I've prepared for you, three Second-Order Superior Longevity Elixirs. I hope you like them."