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"This guy... he must have reached the level of a mid-stage Ban Sheng."
Staring at the cold, expressionless man before him, Third Tianzun gritted his teeth, his face twisted in a near-frenzied grimace.
Having recently advanced to early-stage Ban Sheng after receiving rewards from the Hall of Souls, he now found himself up against a mid-stage Ban Sheng in the Yuan Manor.
Still, Third Tianzun was no ordinary man. After a brief moment, he forcibly suppressed his emotions, though his face turned ashen.
Realizing the extent of Qing Zhi's strength, he understood that today's mission was a complete and utter failure.
If Qing Zhi had only been an early-stage Ban Sheng, Third Tianzun might have struggled but wouldn't have felt powerless.
Yet, no one could have anticipated this opponent being a mid-stage Ban Sheng!
The disparity between early, mid, and high stages of Ban Sheng was far greater than the gap between a one-star and nine-star Dou Zun.
Faced with this reality, Third Tianzun decisively abandoned his plan to destroy the Yuan Manor.
Unless the Hall of Souls dispatched stronger experts, Yuan Manor was no longer an easy target.
"Seventh, Ninth, retreat!"
Third Tianzun took a deep breath and immediately ordered the Seventh and Ninth Tianzun.
Hearing this, both clenched their fists tightly, faces full of unwillingness.
"This man is a mid-stage Ban Sheng. Even I am no match for him. Leave now. If you want to die, I won't stop you!" Third Tianzun barked angrily.
"Yes, sir!"
Despite their resentment, the Seventh and Ninth Tianzun had no choice but to comply, casting a final glare at Mo Yu.
Third Tianzun waved his hand, tearing open a spatial rift. The three of them quickly disappeared into it.
"Trying to escape?"
Without hesitation, Qing Zhi unleashed a palm strike, sending a terrifying wave of icy energy toward the spatial rift.
"Boom!"
The spatial rift collapsed under the force of Qing Zhi's attack, and an overwhelming chill pierced through the void. Faintly, three muffled groans echoed.
"Pfft!"
Blood spurted from the rift as three crimson streams emerged.
"Yuan Manor, mark my words: the Hall of Souls will never let this go!"
The rift gradually vanished, yet Third Tianzun's furious roar lingered in the air, filled with pain from Qing Zhi's devastating strike.
Seeing Qing Zhi ready to pursue, Mo Yu raised his hand, signaling him to stop.
Despite Qing Zhi's mid-stage Ban Sheng strength after merging with the Dou Sheng remains, recklessly entering the Hall of Souls' domain could lead to significant losses.
After the departure of the Hall of Souls, Mo Yu frowned at the devastation within Yuan City. Though they had repelled the attack, Yuan Manor had sustained casualties.
"If not for the Manor Lord and Elder Qing Zhi's strength, Yuan Manor would have been doomed today," Xiao Li said, leading others to survey the aftermath.
Ma Chen and Bing Lao also cast reverent glances at Qing Zhi.
A Ban Sheng expert was a pinnacle existence on the Dou Qi Continent, a realm countless people dreamed of achieving.
Fortunately, this powerhouse stood with Yuan Manor. From now on, Yuan Manor would undoubtedly solidify its status as a top-tier force.
"Clean up the aftermath. The Hall of Souls likely won't attack again anytime soon," Mo Yu instructed.
Xiao Li nodded. With a Ban Sheng expert present, even the Hall of Souls would recognize that sending ordinary experts was futile.
"Send someone to check on the Falling Star Pavilion. If their situation is dire, assemble an elite force; I will personally lead them," Mo Yu added.
"No need," Xiao Li said with a smile. "A disciple from the Falling Star Pavilion just reported that Third Brother's master, Senior Yao, has not only revived but also broken through to Ban Sheng.
"They've repelled the Hall of Souls' attack and turned the tide."
"Oh, Senior Yao is now a Ban Sheng…" Mo Yu nodded thoughtfully.
Given Senior Yao's peak Dou Zun strength, his resurrection, combined with the Dou Sheng right arm Mo Yu had gifted him, made his breakthrough unsurprising.
...
After the Hall of Souls' retreat, Yuan Manor gradually regained its calm, though Central Plains buzzed with news of Ban Sheng experts from both Yuan Manor and the Falling Star Pavilion.
Everyone understood the significance of a Ban Sheng expert. Even the Pill Tower lacked such a figure.
This alone elevated the reputations of Yuan Manor and the Falling Star Pavilion immensely.
Within days, a steady stream of influential figures and senior experts arrived to pay their respects.
Meanwhile, many experts who had suffered under the Hall of Souls sought refuge in Yuan Manor.
Mo Yu welcomed them all, knowing his enmity with the Hall of Souls was irreconcilable. Recruiting those on their blacklist only strengthened Yuan Manor.
In just half a month, Yuan Manor's forces swelled, surpassing their previous peak, even gaining over ten Dou Zun experts.
"Manor Lord, a familiar face is here to see you. Will you meet them?"
After the battle, Mo Yu delegated most tasks to Xiao Li, retreating to the back mountain for some peace. With Qing Zhi guarding the manor, he felt secure.
"A familiar face? Who?" Mo Yu asked, his solitude interrupted.
"Nalan Yanran."
Hearing the name, Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly. He wasn't close to her, so why would she seek him out?
"Is something wrong with Yun Yun?"
...
In the reception hall, a delicate figure sat uneasily.
The woman wore light green robes, her graceful curves accentuated by the fabric. Her beautiful face, however, showed signs of weariness.
Creak.
As she fidgeted, the tightly shut doors of the hall slowly opened, and a familiar young figure stepped in.
"I didn't expect you, Nalan Yanran, to come all the way to Yuan Manor looking for me. I assume Yun Yun sent you, didn't she?"
Seeing Nalan Yanran's somewhat uneasy demeanor, Mo Yu didn't appear overbearing. He smiled faintly and asked casually.
Nalan Yanran felt her tightly clenched hands gradually loosen upon seeing Mo Yu's gentle smile. After hesitating for a long moment, she finally said, "Yes, I... I want to ask you to help my master."
Back in the day, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan were just members of the Xiao Clan, a minor clan in the Jia Ma Empire.
At the time, Nalan Yanran, as the prized jewel of the Nalan Clan and the future successor of the Yun Lan Sect, had a status that seemed worlds apart from theirs.
But in just over a decade, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan had made names for themselves across the continent.
Now, standing before Mo Yu again, even Nalan Yanran couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation.
Fortunately, though she didn't know Mo Yu well, her master frequently spoke of him. Summoning her courage, she had traveled thousands of miles to the Western Region to seek his aid.
"So it's Yun Yun after all."
Hearing Nalan Yanran's response, Mo Yu's heart skipped slightly. His gaze sharpened as he said softly, "Explain clearly."
"I came here on my own. My master originally didn't allow me to seek you," Nalan Yanran said with a bitter smile.
Mo Yu nodded slightly. He wasn't surprised. With Yun Yun's personality, even if she faced an insurmountable problem, she likely wouldn't seek help from him.
Among all of Mo Yu's women, Yun Yun, with her seemingly calm and serene demeanor, was probably the most stubborn.
"After leaving the Jia Ma Empire, my master and I came to Central Plains. Shortly afterward, she joined the Flower Sect," Nalan Yanran began slowly. "The sect is rather peculiar. It only accepts women and isn't as aggressively expansionist as other powers. In many ways, it's like a reclusive sect."
Hearing this, Mo Yu raised his eyebrows slightly. So, in this timeline, Yun Yun still ended up joining the Flower Sect.
"For several years in the Flower Sect, if nothing unexpected happened, my master and I wouldn't have caused much of a stir. With our strength, we're merely average within the sect."
"But fate has its twists. On one of the sect's peaks, my master and I encountered an elder of the Flower Sect. Before she passed away, this Elder Hua sealed her Dou Qi within my master's body and entrusted her with a token, asking her to inherit the position of sect master."
"This sudden turn of events left my master rather helpless. However, she had no interest in becoming the sect master. After burying Elder Hua, she continued her secluded life."
"Who would've thought that half a year ago, the acting sect master suddenly appeared, demanding that my master hand over the sect master's jade token? Not wanting to stir trouble, my master complied. But after obtaining the token, that woman returned shortly after, this time demanding the sealed Dou Qi in my master's body."
At this point, Nalan Yanran's face showed a trace of anger, clearly furious at the woman's audacity.
"Elder Hua's vast Dou Qi cannot be refined in a short time, and the seal has already merged with my master's body. If forcibly extracted, it will undoubtedly endanger her life. That vicious woman clearly intends to kill her."
"Fortunately, Elder Hua had made certain arrangements before her death, so many elders sided with my master. That woman didn't dare to take it by force but instead proposed a duel."
"A duel…" Hearing this, Mo Yu's eyebrows twitched slightly, and a thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes. "If I'm not mistaken, this duel allows for pairs of male and female combatants, correct?"
Nalan Yanran was momentarily surprised by his insight but nodded.
"Yes, the Flower Sect has such an odd rule. Both men and women can fight together, meaning that woman can team up with Yaohua Liangjun."
"And those two... one is a four-star Dou Zun, and the other is a six-star Dou Zun. My master…"
Nalan Yanran sighed softly, her beautiful eyes fixed on the young man before her. "That's why I secretly came to find you. If you don't intervene, my master may not survive this."
Before she could finish, Mo Yu waved his hand dismissively and asked directly, "How much time until the duel?"
"Ten days," Nalan Yanran replied promptly.
"Ten days, huh…"
Hearing this, Mo Yu frowned slightly. Traveling from here to the Flower Sect would likely take seven or eight days. Time was indeed tight.
"The acting sect master kept a close watch, so I had to spend extra time getting here," Nalan Yanran explained softly.
Mo Yu nodded before chuckling lightly, "Don't worry, ten days is enough.
When we arrive at the Flower Sect, even if the entire sect opposes Yun Yun, I, Mo Yu, will see to it that she becomes the sect master, no matter what!"
Seeing the unyielding determination in Mo Yu's otherwise calm expression, Nalan Yanran was momentarily stunned but then breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew that with Mo Yu's and Yuan Manor's current strength, he had every right to make such a claim.
Leaving the hall, Mo Yu gave some instructions to Xiao Li before finding Qing Lin. Without further delay, he had Nalan Yanran lead the way, and the three of them set off for the Flower Sect without rest.
The Flower Sect was located in the northwest region of Central Plains, some distance from Yuan City. Without specific spatial coordinates, the journey would take seven or eight days.
Fortunately, upon leaving Yuan City, Qing Lin summoned a powerful member of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan, commanding it to return to its original form. The three of them used it as a mount, saving themselves the trouble of an arduous journey.
High in the distant skies, a massive black figure weaved through the clouds. Its colossal body twisted gracefully, creating a deep whistling sound as it cut through the wind.
Seated cross-legged on the snake's back, Mo Yu remained perfectly still despite the icy, slick scales beneath him. Even the fierce winds whipping past him didn't ruffle his hair.
Gazing into the horizon, his mind conjured the image of a serene and elegant figure. He murmured softly,
"Yun Yun, I'm coming…"
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