"Senior Brother, why didn't Elder Dan bring us along to watch Little Junior Brother's match?" Wang Kun asked, shrugging helplessly at He Xiuzhu on Shengyuan Peak.
"Sixth Junior Brother, just say what's on your mind," He Xiuzhu replied with a smile, looking at Wang Kun.
"In my opinion, although Elder Dan didn't bring us, he didn't forbid us from watching either. So, we can go watch secretly. Besides, don't you all want to see how Little Junior Brother's little girlfriend is?"
"The saying goes that the law does not punish the masses. Even if Elder Dan is displeased later, he won't blame all of us, right?" Wang Kun scratched his head as he spoke.
"Fellow Junior Brothers and Sisters, what do you think?" He Xiuzhu asked Wen Boya and the others with a smile.
"I think Sixth Junior Brother's suggestion is good. Elder Dan never restricted us from leaving this place, so we can go and see," Wen Boya nodded indifferently.
"Little Junior Brother's first battle after joining Shengyuan Peak is important. As his Senior Brothers and Sisters, we should indeed go and watch. Even if we can't cheer him on, we can still encourage him," Shen Ziwen said.
"Indeed. At least, we stand with Little Junior Brother. And it's good to get some fresh air instead of just cultivating and spacing out here all day," Song Qianyu agreed with a nod.
"Since everyone thinks it's alright, then I have no objections," Lü Hanchi said, shrugging as everyone turned their gaze to him.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go," Wang Kun said immediately.
"Let's go," He Xiuzhu nodded and then stood up.
...
On Yue Ling Mountain, at the Moon Clan's Yue Ling Plaza.
"Clan Leader Yue, will Elder Dan keep his promise?" Yue Zhengxiao asked Yue Zhengqi, looking at the newly constructed pavilions with some uncertainty.
"If there's anyone in this world who would keep their promise, it's Elder Dan. Don't worry, they will arrive," Yue Zhengqi nodded.
Then, his gaze shifted, and a group of over ten people appeared on the Yue Ling Plaza.
"Clan Leader Yue, I have brought disciples from my clan to cheer for your Moon Clan, and also to broaden their horizons. Clan Leader Yue, you won't refuse our presence, will you?" the newcomer said with a smile at Yue Zhengqi.
"Clan Leader Yuan, you have traveled a long way, how could my Moon Clan not welcome you? Clan Leader Yuan, please be seated," Yue Zhengqi replied with a cupped-hand salute and a smile.
"Haha, I didn't expect Clan Leader Yuan to be one step ahead. My Li Clan is also here to join the fun and boost the atmosphere. Clan Leader Yue, we shall witness the might of your Moon Clan today!"
As Yuan Chuge just landed in the pavilion, a voice immediately rang out.
The newcomer was none other than the Clan Leader of the Li Clan, Li Shu.
"Such a spectacular battle, my Xuan Clan naturally must also witness it. Clan Leader Yue, it has been a long time," Xuan Canglin, the Clan Leader of the Xuan Clan, said with a smile.
"Clan Leader Yue, since you welcome them, it shouldn't be presumptuous for our Sheng Clan to come, should it?"
Just as Xuan Canglin finished speaking, the voice of Sheng Lingxiao, the Holy Lord of the Sheng Clan, could be heard from afar.
In an instant, a group of over ten figures appeared on the Yue Ling Plaza.
"Everyone, please be seated. As for Elder Dan, he is likely already on his way."
Yue Zhengqi, currently with no mind to converse with Sheng Lingxiao, cupped his hands and looked around at the assembled guests.
Perhaps because of Dan Wushuang's presence, Sheng Lingxiao did not say much. After giving a slight nod to the three elders beside him, the group of over ten quickly descended to the pavilion below.
"Father, what level do you think Brother Xuan's strength is now? It is rumored that Yue Fenghua's strength reached the intermediate Supreme Realm two years ago, and the six of them were secretly trained by the Clan Leader for the past two years, so they might have broken through even further. The Clan Leader must have gone all out to win," Yue Fuyao said, with a hint of worry surfacing on her face as she looked at the four major powers around the high platform.
"My girl, don't worry. The outcome will be known soon. Moreover, with that senior here, even if Li Xuan loses, he should be fine. However, if Li Xuan loses, you must be mentally prepared," Yue Yantian said in a low voice.
"Father, I know," Yue Fuyao replied with a dejected expression, a hint of determination flashing deep within her eyes.
Time passed gradually, and it was soon noon.
"Elder Dan, since we've all arrived, why aren't we showing ourselves yet?" Li Xuan asked Elder Dan, who was basking in the pleasant atmosphere in the sky above Yue Ling Plaza, feeling somewhat bewildered.
"Don't you realize that among the Moon Clan members, there is no one who can match you? It seems Yue Zhengqi intends to reveal his contender only after you appear. Forget it, you go ahead. I, on the other hand, want to see what kind of person Yue Zhengqi has cultivated in these five years," Dan Wushuang said, slowly opening his eyes and glancing at the crowd below.
"Yes, Elder Dan," Li Xuan replied with a cupped-hand salute.
"Remember, do not force things, and remain calm," Dan Wushuang nodded slightly and then said sternly.
Li Xuan nodded and then his figure moved, heading straight towards the Yue Ling Plaza below.
"He's here," Yue Zhengqi and the others sensed Li Xuan's descent immediately. Their gazes shifted, and they all looked at Li Xuan appearing in mid-air.
"I am Li Xuan, here to keep the appointment!" Li Xuan's voice resonated throughout the surroundings, and his figure slowly landed on the Yue Ling Plaza.
"Profound Observation Realm initial stage?!" After a brief sensing, everyone looked at Li Xuan in shock. Especially Yue Zhengqi, a flicker of horror in his eyes.
It was known that Li Xuan's strength was only at the Life Body Realm back then, and even with the strong pressure of the Yue Ling Illusion Realm, he had only reached the Life Soul Realm.
In a mere five years, he had crossed three major stages.
"This Elder Dan is truly extraordinary. To have cultivated this child to such a level in five years," Sheng Lingxiao said, looking at Li Xuan with a somewhat solemn expression.
Of course, this solemnity was not directed at Li Xuan, but at the formidable Dan Wushuang. If Sheng Lingxiao knew that Li Xuan had almost entirely cultivated himself over the past five years, he would likely be dumbfounded.
"Did this Li Xuan come alone to keep the appointment?" Elder Sheng Tian asked, looking around in surprise.
"How can people like us sense such a figure? Perhaps, he has also arrived," Sheng Lingxiao replied with a smile.
At this moment, Dan Wushuang, who was high in the sky, glanced around and said, "Since you are here, let's watch together."
"Elder Dan has keen eyes, to discover us so quickly. Haha, Senior Brothers and Sisters, I told you Elder Dan wouldn't blame us, didn't I?" As soon as Dan Wushuang finished speaking, Wang Kun and He Xiuzhu, along with six others, appeared together.
"Little Sixth, after we return, I suppose I'll have to diligently supervise your cultivation. Hmm, let's say five years of detention," Dan Wushuang said to Wang Kun with a half-smile.
"Ah, five years?" Wang Kun was stunned and immediately put on a crestfallen face. "Elder Dan, can we negotiate this?"
"Five years does seem a bit unsuitable," Dan Wushuang mused to himself.
Then, under Wang Kun's hopeful gaze, he continued, "I think ten years would be quite good. Little Sixth, what do you think?"
"..."
"Li Xuan, I didn't expect you to have broken through to the Profound Observation Realm. This strength is something to be proud of. However, our Moon Clan's Saintess is not someone who can be easily taken away."
"According to the agreement, as long as you can defeat the outstanding talents of our Moon Clan's younger generation, you can rekindle your relationship with the Saintess. If you lose, you shall never set foot in our Moon Clan's territory again in this lifetime. Li Xuan, are you ready?" Yue Zhengqi stood up and said to Li Xuan.
"Elder Dan's agreement, Li Xuan will surely abide by it," Li Xuan nodded slightly.
After exchanging a glance with Yue Fuyao on the high platform, Li Xuan took a deep breath. "Please, Clan Leader Yue, call forth your contender."