"All of you, shut up."
While everyone was venting their resentment, Princess Yuehan suddenly gave a cold snort and said, "If all of you are so capable, why did none of you step forward just now?"
"This..."
As soon as she said this, the followers who had been shouting so loudly a moment ago looked at one another in embarrassment. Their faces were filled with shame and frustration, but none of them dared to say another word.
"Enough. Let this matter end here."
By now, Princess Yuehan had already calmed down. Her expression returned to its usual indifferent composure as she said, "Although the Nine-Lotus Fire Essence is precious, obtaining three drops is already enough. There is no need to form an irreconcilable grudge with Li Yun over this."
"Li Yun already possesses such strength while only at the 4th level of the Essence Qi Realm, and his future potential is even more astonishing. He is definitely not an ordinary person. Since that is the case, let Crown Prince Xing Tian deal with such a troublesome figure instead."
After saying this, Princess Yuehan extended her slender, jade-like hand and collected the remaining three drops of Nine-Lotus Fire Essence. Then, without staying any longer, she turned and left.
Her followers naturally did not dare to remain behind. They immediately followed her and quickly disappeared from the area.
"Although we failed to obtain any Nine-Lotus Fire Essence, witnessing such a great show was still worth it."
After Li Yun, Princess Yuehan, and the others departed, the remaining examinees could no longer hold back their discussions.
"Li Yun actually defeated Crown Prince Xing Tian, intimidated Princess Yuehan, and boldly seized six drops of Nine-Lotus Fire Essence. This is truly beyond anyone’s expectations."
"However, Li Yun has offended both Crown Prince Xing Tian and Princess Yuehan at the same time. I am afraid his future days will not be peaceful."
"Indeed. Whether it is the Starheaven Ancient Kingdom or the Moonveil Ancient Kingdom, both of them have considerable influence within the Heavenly Sword Sect. Li Yun is only a cultivator from the Southern Martial Domain, so it will not be easy for him to withstand the wrath of these two enormous forces."
"It is only a pity that during such a grand scene, Xue Wuyan never appeared."
As everyone discussed the matter, they gradually dispersed. In the blink of an eye, the area around the volcano became empty again, and not a single person remained.
A few miles away from the volcano, on the peak of an extinct volcanic mountain, a white-haired young man stood expressionlessly with his hands behind his back, seemingly lost in thought.
This person was none other than Xue Wuyan, the number one figure among this batch of Preparatory Disciples and the super genius said to appear in the Heavenly Sword Sect only once every twenty years.
Standing beside Xue Wuyan was a green-robed youth with a calm and steady temperament. His presence was as firm and unmoving as a mountain. He was named Mu Qingyan, and he was the second strongest person among this batch of Preparatory Disciples.
Mu Qingyan possessed cultivation at the 4th level of the Mortal Core Realm. Although his aptitude and comprehension ability were not as terrifying as Xue Wuyan’s, they were still extremely outstanding. He was also the only friend Xue Wuyan had in the entire Heavenly Sword Sect.
"Wuyan, do you really not intend to take action?"
Mu Qingyan spoke in a deep voice. "Although Li Yun’s strength is great, he may not necessarily be your match. Are you truly going to let him steal all the attention like this?"
"I have no certainty of defeating him."
Xue Wuyan shook his head and said, "If I fought him, perhaps I would win, or perhaps I would lose. However, he is only at the 5th level of the Essence Qi Realm, while I am already at the 2nd level of the Mortal Core Realm. Regardless of the result, I have already lost in this comparison."
"Such a battle has no meaning."
After pausing for a moment, Xue Wuyan seemed to finally make a decision. He let out a long breath and said, "This time, I lost to him. From today onward, I will enter Elder Han’s tutelage and will not emerge until my Sword Dao reaches major achievement."
"Wuyan, have you truly decided?"
Mu Qingyan’s expression turned grave.
He knew very well how proud his friend was. When a powerful elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect had first brought Xue Wuyan into the sect, that elder had actually intended to take him directly as a personal disciple, but Xue Wuyan had refused.
At that time, Xue Wuyan had rejected the chance to become an elder’s personal disciple because he wanted to climb up step by step from the bottom. He had wanted to begin as a Preparatory Disciple, become an Outer Sect Disciple, advance into the Inner Sect, and finally rise to become a True Disciple. He had wanted to walk toward the peak of the Heavenly Sword Sect with his own strength.
But now, because of Li Yun, Xue Wuyan had abandoned the plan he had held onto for so long.
From this alone, one could imagine how deeply Li Yun had provoked Xue Wuyan.
"That is right."
Xue Wuyan stood up, and his gaze suddenly became as sharp as a drawn sword. An astonishing aura rose from his body and rushed into the sky.
"The next time we meet, I will use his head to nourish my Sword Dao."
Li Yun naturally did not know about Princess Yuehan’s reaction, nor did he know about Xue Wuyan’s decision. Even if he had known, he would not have taken it to heart.
To ordinary people, offending Crown Prince Xing Tian and Princess Yuehan at the same time was almost unimaginable.
However, to Li Yun, what was done was done.
It was not a great matter.
If he offended them, then so be it. If they dared to come after him, he would cut them down with a single sword strike.
After finding a hidden cave, Li Yun then opened the system notifications.
[Ding! Quest Completed: "Kill as many martial artists as you can who comes after your head."]
[Reward: 30000 EXP]
"30000 EXP?" Li Yun muttered. He felt that it was a bit low but he was nonetheless satisfied with it.
"Status."
[Name: Li Yun]
– Cultivation: [4th level of Essence Qi Realm]
– Physique: [Primal Chaos Body]
– Bloodline: [Golden Ancient Dragon Bloodline]
– Eye: [(1)Nine Tribulations Divine Eye (Left)]
– Spirit Soul: [Indigo]
– Comprehension: [6th Tier]
– Experience: [148700]
"Hmm," Li Yun looked at his status and made up his mind to increase his comprehension and then unlocked the Bloodline Ability of the Golden Ancient Dragon Bloodline later when he would settle down in the sect.
He felt that if he wanted to truly merge the three types of intent from the Sword Master’s Legacy to create the Supreme Sword Intent then he would definitely need to up his comprehension once again.

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