123: Break into the trial tower! Foreign enemies invade? The school is in danger!

After his cultivation Breakthrough, Mo Fan continued Alchemy.

He purchased ten days' worth of Materials.

He had already refined for five days previously.

Five more days of refining would be enough.

Once he finished refining this batch of Medicinal Pills, he could start preparing to storm the Trial Tower... February 25th.

It is suitable to slack off; striving is discouraged.

Five days passed in a flash.

Mo Fan finally refined all the accumulated Materials in his hands into Medicinal Pills.

This day also happened to be the agreed-upon date for door-to-door Medicinal Pill collection.

Initially, Mo Fan had to take the Medicinal Pills he refined to the Pill Dao Hall storeroom for recovery and exchange for Spirit Stones.

However, after witnessing Mo Fan's output, the Pill Dao Hall specifically arranged for someone to come and collect them, saving Mo Fan a trip.

There was no alternative; Mo Fan's Alchemy speed was too fast, single-handedly matching a whole studio—it was simply outrageous.

The Pill Dao Hall naturally valued a high-yield solo Alchemist like Mo Fan.

After the handover, Mo Fan waved goodbye to the collecting Senior Brother.

"All the Medicinal Pills are here this time. Senior Brother, take care. Next time you come, let me know in advance, and I'll prepare some tea for you."

"Haha, Junior Brother, you're too kind. This is what I should be doing." The Senior Brother collecting the Medicinal Pills gave a simple, honest smile and turned to leave.

After handing over the Medicinal Pills, Mo Fan felt much more relaxed.

He had to lament once more that earning money by refining Low Grade Medicinal Pills was truly manual labor.

"After I successfully pass the Trial Tower and become a Core Disciple, I must choose a Master skilled in Alchemy and properly learn advanced Alchemy techniques.

"Once I can refine High Grade Medicinal Pills, I won't have to work myself to death focusing on volume."

After sighing this, Mo Fan packed his things, preparing to vacate the Alchemy room.

Next, he planned to storm the Trial Tower.

After passing the tower, he would likely become an Inner Sect Core Disciple.

After successfully entering the Inner Sect, he would start preparing to enter the Secret Realm.

Calculating this way, he wouldn't need the Outer Sect Alchemy room anymore.

"You want to return the Alchemy room?" The manager looked at Mo Fan with a surprised expression.

"Yes, I won't be needing it for now," Mo Fan replied truthfully.

"It's fine, it's fine. You don't have to return it. We won't charge you Spirit Stones anyway; just let it sit idle.

"Whenever you want to continue Alchemy, you can come over. I'll keep this Alchemy room vacant for you," the manager quickly said.

The Pill Dao Hall was naturally eager to recruit a Genius like Mo Fan.

Mo Fan shook his head, "I really won't need it. I estimate I'll be an Inner Sect Disciple in a few days, and it will be difficult to return here anytime soon."

Hearing this, the manager was stunned for a moment, then finally realized:

"So that's it. I didn't expect Junior Brother's martial Dao talent to be just as terrifying as his Pill Dao talent." The manager sighed emotionally.

During this period, the Pill Dao Hall had invited Mo Fan to join more than once, but he had refused every time.

Mo Fan's reason was: he was about to enter the Inner Sect, and the Outer Sect Pill Dao Hall couldn't teach him anything for the time being, so they could discuss it after he entered the Inner Sect.

The manager originally thought this was just a perfunctory excuse from Mo Fan.

But he never expected... this guy was really going to be promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple!

Too outrageous!

After returning the key and the Magic Array activation instrument for the Alchemy room, Mo Fan left the Outer Sect Pill Dao Hall.

He didn't go immediately to the Chuan Gong Hall to apply to storm the Trial Tower. Instead, he made a trip to the Sword Pavilion... Arriving at the Sword Pavilion, Mo Fan briefly explained the situation to Liu Xiyan and revealed his true cultivation Aura.

"You... you've reached Foundation Establishment?" Liu Xiyan's almond eyes widened slightly.

"Yes, good luck," Mo Fan replied.

Hearing this, Liu Xiyan rolled her eyes at him.

Is there such a thing as "good luck" when raising cultivation?

After pondering for a moment, Liu Xiyan calmed herself and continued, "The Breath Concealment Art you Cultivate is quite remarkable..."

"It's alright," Mo Fan scratched his head.

Liu Xiyan looked at him again without speaking.

Liu Xiyan wasn't too surprised that Mo Fan had mastered a profound Breath Concealment Art.

She was naturally aware of the last time Mo Fan killed a great Demon at Guiyuan Peak.

She knew Mo Fan had thrown out a terrifying blade talisman.

The Aura of that blade talisman was terrifying.

Furthermore, the Primordial Spirit Light did not dissipate after use but tore through the void and departed.

From this, it could be inferred that the person who refined the blade talisman.

Their strength was very likely that of a Supreme.

In other words.

Mo Fan had a Supreme backing him.

Since a Supreme stood behind him.

It was perfectly normal for him to possess a Breath Concealment Art that even those in the Guiyuan Realm couldn't see through.

In fact, after that incident, Liu Xiyan also used Sect power to investigate Mo Fan's background and easily locked onto the clue of his father, Mo Lin.

Ordinary people didn't know Mo Lin.

But Liu Xiyan, as one of the high-ranking officials of Yuxu Academy, knew something about him.

That was an unparalleled Genius.

The most astonishing and brilliant figure in the history of the Human Race.

Unfortunately, this Genius seemed out of step with the times.

Other Geniuses in their early twenties were desperately Cultivating, wholeheartedly pursuing the martial Dao, with no time for romance.

But he, at only 22, became a stay-at-home dad and retreated to a remote small city to live in seclusion, focusing on being a full-time father.

The high-ranking members of the Human Race once thought Mo Lin was ruined. While frustrated by his failure to meet expectations, they were also helpless.

Not only were they helpless, but they also had to help him erase his past traces, making it seem as if he had never appeared in this world.

There was no choice.

Mo Lin was too much of a Prodigy.

If the Demon and Fiend Races knew he was living in seclusion in Jiangcheng, they would probably try desperately to assassinate him.

At that time, perhaps the entire Jiangcheng would suffer with him.

Regardless, the high-ranking members of the Human Race unanimously believed Mo Lin was ruined.

Since he was a stay-at-home dad, how could he focus on the martial Dao?

However, a few years later, they were proven wrong.

Mo Lin, who Cultivated while raising his child, successfully Broke through to the Guiyuan Realm at the young age of 28, becoming the youngest Guiyuan expert in the history of the Human Race.

When this news spread, it shocked the high-ranking members of the Human Race, and they began to pay attention to Mo Lin again.

After all, this was an existence who had the potential to become a Supreme.

As long as the Human Race gained one more Supreme, the overall situation would be reversed, and they would no longer need to fear the Demon and Fiend Races.

Unfortunately, Mo Lin suddenly disappeared three years ago, and no one could track his whereabouts.

As for his son, he hadn't entered the view of the Human Race high-ranking members.

After all, he had always appeared mediocre.

After Mo Lin disappeared, the intelligence network in Jiangcheng was also withdrawn, and they didn't pay attention to Mo Fan.

Because the secrecy work was done well, Yuxu Academy did not find anything amiss when reviewing Mo Fan's background information.

Until Liu Xiyan personally restarted the investigation—

Liu Xiyan, who received accurate information, was undoubtedly shocked.

Because, combined with Mo Fan using the blade talisman to kill the great Demon, there was strong reason to suspect that Mo Lin had already been promoted to a Supreme.

What Liu Xiyan couldn't understand was why Mo Lin, having already become a Supreme, still chose to conceal himself.

But she didn't dwell on it.

The thought processes of Geniuses are usually unique.

Perhaps his cultivation Realm hadn't been consolidated yet.

Or perhaps he had other matters to deal with and had to hide himself.

Liu Xiyan had no interest in investigating these matters.

As for Mo Fan—

When Liu Xiyan first learned that Mo Fan possessed unparalleled Sword Dao talent, she had always wanted to recruit him into the Sword Pavilion.

But after learning he was the son of the unparalleled Genius Mo Lin, she dismissed that idea.

Mo Lin could become a Supreme at such a young age.

Mo Fan, who inherited his cultivation talent, would surely have the opportunity to reach such heights.

However, Cultivating the Sword Pavilion Legacy requires cultivating sword for a hundred years to possess Supreme combat power.

Furthermore, that power came at the cost of lifespan.

After realizing this, Liu Xiyan naturally withdrew her intentions.

Now, even if Mo Fan wanted to join the Sword Pavilion, she wouldn't accept him.

Liu Xiyan focused her gaze on Mo Fan, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"Actually, you don't need to hide your cultivation talent too much within the Academy."

"After all, this is a cultivation Holy Land that has been passed down since before the Spiritual Qi Recovery."

"Yuxu Academy still has a comprehensive training model for Genius Disciples."

"If you display your talent, you can gain more attention and obtain more cultivation resources."

"In addition, if you reach a certain level, it's not impossible for the Academy to arrange a Guiyuan-level Dao Protector for you."

Speaking of this, Liu Xiyan seemed to recall something, and a hint of a smile appeared on her iceberg-like face as she continued:

"Speaking of which, the person from Chixia Peak is exactly like that."

"Although the Academy hasn't publicized her information yet, she has already been internally designated as the Sect Saintess and will appear in the public eye when the time is right."

Hearing this, Mo Fan was stunned.

Liu Xiyan composed herself and continued, "Speaking of which, she seems to share your surname. Could it be..."

Speaking up to this point, Liu Xiyan froze, and a terrifying thought popped into her mind:

"Could she possibly be..."

"Elder, you're overthinking—" Mo Fan quickly shook his head and waved his hands.

However, Liu Xiyan's next words left Mo Fan dumbfounded: "Could she possibly be your younger sister?"

Speaking of this, Liu Xiyan's eyes lit up, and her silver scorpion braid swayed slightly as she mused:

"It's truly possible. I think she looks somewhat similar to you. How about I introduce you two?

"What if she really is your long-lost younger sister?"

Mo Fan: "..."

"Elder, I came here to discuss serious business." Mo Fan tried to pull Liu Xiyan, whose thoughts were running wild, back to reality.

Liu Xiyan was startled, composed herself, and returned to her usual aloof demeanor, saying lightly, "Speak."

Mo Fan covered his forehead and said seriously, "As you just mentioned, I also feel that hiding my cultivation talent isn't ideal."

"So?" Liu Xiyan looked at him.

"Therefore, I'm not pretending anymore. I'm an unparalleled Genius, and I'm laying my cards on the table," Mo Fan said seriously.

Liu Xiyan: "?"

"I want to storm the Trial Tower," Mo Fan said.

"You can try. Your cultivation talent is very high. You might pass directly like the one from Chixia Peak. At that time, the higher-ups might even make you the Saint."

Mo Fan: "?!"

Who wants to be a Saint!

I'm already the Saintess's father!

What kind of Saint!

Taking a breath, Mo Fan's expression grew a little more serious, and he whispered, "Elder, you mentioned last time that even within the Academy, it might not be absolutely safe... "So I wanted to ask for your opinion: if my performance in storming the Trial Tower is especially outrageous—more outrageous than Ying—er, than the one from Chixia Peak—will I be targeted by malicious individuals?"

It wasn't that Mo Fan had persecution paranoia.

After all, the great Demon from the Heavenly Demon Cult had run all the way to Hidden Sword Mountain last time.

It was normal for him to overthink things.

If his talent performance was too outrageous.

He might be targeted by the Demon Race or the Yao Race.

They might try to assassinate him at all costs.

It was precisely because he thought of these things.

That Mo Fan came to consult Liu Xiyan.

"This is indeed a problem, but you don't need to worry excessively. Just like the one from Chixia Peak, her current identity is also confidential, known only to the Academy's high-ranking officials.

"When do you plan to storm the Trial Tower? Tell me in advance, and I'll make arrangements for you.

"At that time, only the Academy's high-ranking officials will be paying attention, and you won't have to worry about anything else."

Hearing this, Mo Fan felt relieved. He cupped his fists in thanks: "Thank you, Elder!"

"Don't be polite. Next time, bring me two boxes of matcha cookies, without red bean filling," Liu Xiyan said.

"Got it." Mo Fan smiled.

"So, when have you decided to storm the Trial Tower?" Liu Xiyan looked at him.

"Tomorrow," Mo Fan said.

"In such a hurry? Aren't you going to prepare for a few more days?" Liu Xiyan was surprised.

"I'm already prepared," Mo Fan said.

"That works too. I'll make arrangements for you later.

"Someone should pick you up for the Trial Tower around seven tomorrow morning."

"Thank you, Elder."

"Don't mention it. Go find Xu Jing. I'm going back for a nap." Yawning, Liu Xiyan turned and walked toward the stairs.

She felt perpetually low on energy recently.

She didn't know why this was the case.

Mo Fan shook his head, walked through the long corridor, and headed toward the backyard.

The more he interacted with Liu Xiyan.

The more he felt that this Elder of the Sword Pavilion, who looked as cold as an iceberg, was a very interesting person.

Although she was old.

Communicating with her was effortless, and her mindset was not rigid at all.

"Uh, maybe I shouldn't call her old. After all, compared to the long lifespan of a Guiyuan expert, a hundred years is nothing..."

Thinking of this, Mo Fan paused, his expression becoming somewhat complex.

According to the hint from the Appraisal Technique information.

If there was no external intervention.

Liu Xiyan might only have two or three months left to live.

"Two or three months—

"There is hope."

Mo Fan took a breath, calmed his mood, and walked toward the backyard.

Xu Jing was Cultivating the Sword Nurturing Art under the five Sword Pavilion stone steles, as usual.

Seeing Mo Fan appear, she happily stood up, her eyes full of brightness: "You... you're here."

Staying in the Sword Pavilion for boring daily Cultivation.

The only thing she looked forward to was Mo Fan's arrival.

"I brought you some specialty snacks from Jiangcheng this time.

"Our Jiangcheng steamed buns are absolutely amazing. You'll definitely like them. Why don't you try them now?"

"Did... did you go home?" Xu Jing asked doubtfully.

"I bought them during the New Year," Mo Fan said.

"New... New Year?" Xu Jing was stunned.

It had been over a month since the New Year... "Just pretend I went back to Jiangcheng yesterday to buy them," Mo Fan said.

"I... I understand." Xu Jing nodded, didn't ask further, took the lunch box, and started eating.

Seeing this, Mo Fan grinned.

This girl was still the best; he could speak the truth without reservation.

"This Phoenix Claw and Crystal Shrimp Dumpling are also delicious. Hurry and try them."

"Okay, okay..."

"Here, drink a bottle of soda water."

"Tha-thank you—"

"Mmm, so, so full..."

Having eaten and drunk her fill, Xu Jing rubbed her stomach and didn't feel like moving.

"Rest for a while," Mo Fan said with a smile.

"Mm." Xu Jing nodded, lying on the grass and looking up at the clear blue sky.

A smile unconsciously bloomed on her face, and she felt that even the clouds in the sky were beautiful.

After resting sufficiently, Xu Jing continued to Cultivate.

Mo Fan, on the other hand, seriously perceived for a while.

Xu Jing had been cultivating the Sword Nurturing Art for quite some time.

Most of the guidance that needed to be given had already been given.

After several repetitions, Mo Fan didn't find any more problems.

As long as she continued to Cultivate step by step,

she would be able to get started in another two or three months.

At the same time, a wisp of magnificent Sword Intent had already been born within Xu Jing's body.

This wisp of Sword Intent would mature at any time and soon solidify.

By then, Mo Fan would be able to determine whether the complete version of the Sword Nurturing Art would shorten one's lifespan.

"Based on this situation, it should be in about one or two days.

"When I finish the Trial Tower, participate in the Master Selection Assembly, and return to the Sword Pavilion, it might be almost complete."

Thinking of this, Mo Fan composed himself and said to Xu Jing, "I'm going back. I'll come to see you in a few days."

"Okay." Xu Jing nodded.

She seemed to remember something and quickly took out a brocade pouch from herHuai and handed it to Mo Fan.

"These are Spirit Stones?" Mo Fan was startled.

"Mm." Xu Jing nodded.

"You keep them for yourself. I don't lack Spirit Stones right now. I can earn hundreds to a thousand a month." Mo Fan refused to be a kept man.

"I... I absorb Sword Qi, so I don't need Spirit Stones. These are what's left from the past two months..." Xu Jing stubbornly forced the Spirit Stones into Mo Fan's hand.

Mo Fan covered his forehead, hesitated for a long time, and finally accepted the Spirit Stones.

Forget it, being a kept man it is.

The more he ate, the more he'd get used to it.

"I'm leaving. Take care of yourself." Finally, Mo Fan put away the Spirit Stones, stood up, and bid farewell to Xu Jing.

He had stayed in the Sword Pavilion for quite a long time today.

Perhaps because the Golden Body Art had broken through to the second level, Mo Fan felt that the Sword Qi in the Sword Pavilion didn't affect him as much.

"If I break through a few more levels, will I not be affected at all?

"By then, will I also be able to stay in the Sword Pavilion to Cultivate the Sword Nurturing Art?"

Thinking this, Mo Fan shook his head again:

"According to records, once the Golden Body Art is cultivated to the fourth level, my cultivation Realm will already be at Returning to Origin, so cultivating the Sword Nurturing Art then wouldn't make much sense... If only there was a quick method to condense Supreme Sword Intent, or even Sword Momentum, instantly.

"Ugh, I'm getting better and better at daydreaming."

Thinking of this, Mo Fan chuckled, greeted Chu Qian, and left the Sword Pavilion.

This Golden Body Art thing.

It far exceeded the understanding of Blue Star.

Only people like him and Mo Yingying, who had cheats, could comprehend it.

It wasn't of much help to Liu Xiyan and Chu Qian.

Even if he taught them, they wouldn't be able to learn it.

"I still have to start with the Sword Nurturing Art. If that doesn't work, I'll explore more in the Secret Realm."

...After descending Hidden Sword Peak, Mo Fan cast an Appraisal Technique on the brocade pouch.

[Discovered Low-Grade Spirit Stone*120. Can be absorbed and converted into attribute points. Absorb?]

Mo Fan chose to absorb.

The Spirit Stones disappeared, the azure virtual panel flashed, and the attribute information changed.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment First Level (+)]

[...] (Click to expand/collapse)

[Available attribute points: 200]

"Good, attribute points are back to 200."

Composing himself, Mo Fan walked straight towards his residence.

However, just then, his phone rang.

"An unfamiliar number? 10667788321? This number is too strange. Telecom fraud?" Mo Fan glanced at the screen, frowning slightly.

After a moment of hesitation, he still answered the call.

Soon, a familiar voice came from the other end of the line.

"Guess who I am."

Mo Fan was startled, somewhat uncertain, "Lin Yiyi?"

"Exactly." A somewhat cheerful voice came through.

"Why is your number so strange?" Mo Fan's face darkened.

He had almost blacklisted it directly just now.

"Haha, it's for work, and calls on this card are free~" Lin Yiyi said with a laugh.

Mo Fan: "..."

"What do you need me for?"

"I'm at Yuxu Academy, right in front of the Outer Sect main gate. Come and lead me in quickly." Lin Yiyi said.

"You're not kidding, are you?" Mo Fan was dumbfounded.

"I'm not kidding, I'm really here. Come and pick me up quickly." Lin Yiyi said.

"You've become a Disciple of Yuxu Academy again?" Mo Fan was surprised.

"Not really. I just have a mission, following my grandfather." Lin Yiyi said.

"Alright, wait there. I'll pick you up."

...A moment later, Mo Fan saw Lin Yiyi, with her beautiful face and prominent figure.

"Long time no see~"

Seeing Mo Fan, Lin Yiyi seemed very happy, her eyes curving into crescents.

Perhaps due to his keen perception, Mo Fan felt a faint sense of pressure from Lin Yiyi, so he cast an Appraisal Technique in confusion.

The azure virtual panel flashed, and Lin Yiyi's appraisal information immediately appeared.

[Lin Yiyi, Shadow Member of the Demon Suppression Division, Transcendent First Level cultivation. Skilled in concealing herself, a qualified assassin.

[Due to consuming a fire spirit fruit, she unexpectedly activated her hidden Fire Spirit Physique. Her cultivation has broken through, and her cultivation talent and Comprehension Ability have greatly improved. Her future is promising.]

Mo Fan: "???"

She broke through to Transcendent after not seeing her for two months?

Is she even human?

Soon, Mo Fan noticed the subsequent information.

"Fire Spirit Physique, fire spirit fruit?"

Seeing this, he sighed with emotion.

No wonder Lin Yiyi didn't even care about her life back then, only focusing on picking the fruit.

So this thing was so important to her.

At that time, Lin Yiyi was probably instinctively attracted and driven by the fire spirit fruit.

However, her two thousand two hundred Spirit Stones were well spent.

"Let's go, let's go. I went back to my hometown a few days ago and brought you some local specialties." Lin Yiyi came forward, smiling as she looked at Mo Fan.

"Okay." Mo Fan nodded and led Lin Yiyi towards his residence.

Back at the residence, Lin Yiyi pulled out a pile of things all at once.

They were all snacks.

Clearly, she was also a foodie.

However, Mo Fan also noticed a problem and deliberately said, "Aren't you from Luocheng? Why are all the specialties you brought from Jincheng?"

"Haha, you found me out!"

Lin Yiyi scratched her head and smiled awkwardly, explaining, "The Menial Service Yard entrance exam before was a lie. I falsified my identity information back then."

"I see." Mo Fan pretended to realize.

However, the observant Lin Yiyi still noticed something amiss.

She frowned and said, "No, you look so perfunctory. Did you already know the truth?"

Mo Fan spread his hands: "Do you think that's possible?"

"Seems... not?" Lin Yiyi became a little uncertain.

"What are you doing at Yuxu Academy this time?" Mo Fan changed the subject.

Lin Yiyi was startled, thought for a moment, and said, "It's not a secret, so telling you is fine."

After some deliberation, she continued, "This time, it's still about Liu Jian. Perhaps you've also received the news.

"Liu Jian and Li Xinghe colluded from inside and out, using a loophole in Yuxu Academy's Magic Array to bring a great Demon from the Heavenly Demon Cult into your Sword Pavilion, where he was discovered and killed by the Sword Pavilion Elder.

"But his accomplice, his Junior Brother Li Xinghe, mysteriously disappeared and has not been found since."

Pausing, Lin Yiyi continued:

"We have two objectives this time.

"First, to collect detailed information on Li Xinghe.

"Second, the Heavenly Demon Cult has been causing trouble recently in the Southern Border, suspected to be related to this case. We want to confirm some things."

Hearing this, Mo Fan couldn't help but be startled.

He thought of his daughter who had gone to the Southern Border to slay demons.

"What's the situation like in the Southern Border now?" Mo Fan asked calmly.

"Those beasts from the Heavenly Demon Cult are holding an evil ritual there. The specific purpose is currently unclear.

"The Demon Suppression Division has already sent people to investigate, and some people from your Yuxu Academy have also gone to assist."

At this point, Lin Yiyi paused, hesitating whether to continue.

Mo Fan looked at her expectantly.

Finally, Lin Yiyi composed herself and continued:

"Although experts from the Demon Suppression Division and Yuxu Academy have gone there, the situation still seems grim. We underestimated the Heavenly Demon Cult's determination... Although the ritual was interrupted, it had already begun for some time before being stopped, and more than half of Black Iron City's residents died or were injured..."

"What specific impact it will have is still unclear."

As she spoke, Lin Yiyi's body trembled with anger, and her expression became dejected.

A moment later, she shook her head and continued:

"We came this time also to see if we could find some clues about the ritual from Li Xinghe."

Finally, Lin Yiyi admonished, "You just keep this to yourself, don't spread it."

"Mm." Mo Fan nodded distractedly.

At this moment, he was somewhat worried about his daughter who was there.

The situation there seemed grim.

Half of the residents of Black Iron City had actually died tragically.

Is this the Heavenly Demon Cult?

They truly have lost all humanity... Thinking of this, Mo Fan's mood also became dejected.

Who knows when the Demon and Fiend Races will be completely pacified, and the Heavenly Demon Cult and Demon God Cult eradicated... "Time is almost up. Grandpa has probably communicated with your higher-ups. We'll go investigate the places Li Xinghe stayed at later."

Saying this, Lin Yiyi stood up: "We've caught up enough. I'm leaving now. See you if fate allows."

"See you if fate allows." Mo Fan bid her farewell.

After Lin Yiyi left, Mo Fan called his daughter. Only after learning that his daughter was not injured did he breathe a sigh of relief... The next day, Mo Fan woke up with two big panda eyes.

He woke up with two big panda eyes.

"The Red-Clothed Female Ghost after Foundation Establishment is too ruthless... It's been five days, and I'm still being tormented so badly."

Mo Fan's face darkened as he looked up at the sky, speechless.

"This thing must have been brought by the pendant.

"But why does her appearance resemble Lin Yiyi's so much?"

Mo Fan was somewhat confused.

"Could it be that back then, I knew she had ulterior motives for infiltrating the academy and was always worried about being implicated by her?

"The more I worried, the more I thought, and the Red-Clothed Female Ghost that materialized took on her appearance?"

Thinking of this, Mo Fan nodded seriously.

And wouldn't you know it—

There really was such a possibility!

After a simple wash.

Mo Fan pulled open the curtains and cultivated the Golden Body Art facing the morning sun.

Brilliant light particles bloomed with wisps of purple mist, quickly merging into Mo Fan's body, strengthening and transforming his Physique, making him feel warm all over, as if he were soaking in a hot spring.

At this moment, Mo Fan could clearly perceive that his body was rapidly becoming stronger.

He suspected that his physical strength was no longer inferior to Mo Yingying's Invincible Physique.

Of course, Mo Yingying's Invincible Physique was also not fully developed, and there was still much room for improvement.

Similarly, the Golden Body Art had only been cultivated to the second level, and there was still a long way to go.

He had cultivated enough.

Mo Fan had a simple breakfast and waited patiently.

As soon as seven o'clock arrived.

A knock on the door sounded.

"Is Junior Brother Mo in?"

Mo Fan got up and opened the door. A tall, thin young man with a gentle demeanor appeared before Mo Fan's eyes.

Mo Fan habitually cast an Appraisal Technique.

The virtual panel flashed, and the appraisal information popped up:

[Li Zhining, True Disciple of Rising Sun Peak, Yuxu Academy, Transcendent Fifth Level cultivation. Kind and enthusiastic, gentle and reserved.]

"Hello, Junior Brother Mo. I am Li Zhining, a Disciple of Rising Sun Peak. I'm here to take you to the Trial Tower." Li Zhining said with a gentle smile.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li." Mo Fan cupped his fists in gratitude.

"Is Junior Brother ready?"

"I'm ready."

"Then follow me."

"Okay."

A Flying Sword glowing with green light appeared.

"Junior Brother, come up. Remember to hold onto my sleeve."

Li Zhining instructed, then carried Mo Fan on the Flying Sword towards the Trial Tower.

On the way.

Mo Fan couldn't help but inwardly complain, "What a loss. Why didn't a beautiful Senior Sister come to pick me up?"

...Before long, the two arrived at the Trial Tower.

Li Zhining introduced, "That's the Trial Tower ahead. Everything has been arranged. Junior Brother only needs to step through that bronze door, and the trial will begin."

"Thank you, Senior Brother." After expressing his thanks, Mo Fan stepped towards the Trial Tower.

Rumble!

However, at that moment, a loud bang echoed in the sky, like a bolt from the blue.

Then, the sky seemed to be instantly obscured by something, turning from day to night in an instant, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of their face.

Boom!

A terrifying pressure instantly swept down, enveloping the entire Yuxu Academy in an instant.

Seemingly sensing something, Mo Fan was startled and subconsciously looked up.

Visibly, the dark sky seemed to be torn apart.

A not-so-small gap quietly appeared, emitting an eerie and terrifying ghostly glow.

Terrifying pressure descended, the ground trembled, birds and beasts cried out, shattered rocks rolled, and leaves fluttered, as if an earthquake was about to occur.

"What happened?"

Mo Fan's expression changed slightly, his heart filled with shock.

Li Zhining's eyes were even wider, filled with disbelief, and he said in horror:

"This is an external enemy invasion? How is this possible!

"In Human Race territory, within Yuxu Academy, how could anyone dare to cause trouble?!

"Is... is the sky about to change?"