69: Past injuries

Before achieving Golden Core, Li Xiangyun actually didn’t know Xu Kunmu.

The reason their feud began dates back to the Extraterritorial Battlefield several decades ago.

At that time, each Sect had to send a Golden Core Cultivator to participate in the Extraterritorial Battlefield. The Ten Thousand Swords Sect sent him, who had just become a Golden Core, while the Spirit Beast Sect sent Xu Kunmu.

Normally, the Extraterritorial Battlefield had always been a Trial Grounds to cultivate the Sect’s Prodigies. Previously, the Great Zhou Dynasty had rarely lost each time it participated.

This was also why the Ten Thousand Swords Sect sent Li Xiangyun; otherwise, which Sect would send a Prodigy who had just advanced to Golden Core to his death?

However, what everyone didn’t expect was that the Great Zhou Dynasty would lose that time.

Or rather, lose so terribly.

In that battle, the Great Zhou Dynasty’s Soul Transformation Old Ancestor died, and many Golden Core Cultivators were either killed or injured.

Xu Kunmu, however, was among those with the lightest injuries.

The most fundamental reason was that when Xu Kunmu was acting with him, he deserted and ran away alone.

Leaving him alone to Face a powerful enemy.

Otherwise, even if he had only recently advanced to Golden Core, with his Ice Glaze Dao Intent, he wouldn’t have sustained such severe injuries.

Therefore, after returning from the Extraterritorial Battlefield, Li Xiangyun was naturally furious and went directly to the Spirit Beast Sect.

Why was that gate-guarding Spirit Beast so polite to him? Wasn’t it because he had beaten it into submission decades ago!

At first, Xu Kunmu was naturally full of confidence.

After all, in his eyes, he was just a young brat who had just advanced to Golden Core, and was also severely injured.

But soon, Xu Kunmu’s eyes were cleared by the beating.

He cried and begged for mercy, and was even trampled under his foot.

Ultimately, the Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect had to intervene.

After all, no matter what, the Spirit Beast Sect could not sit idly by and watch their Golden Core Elder be beaten to death by an outsider, even if they were in the wrong.

And the Ten Thousand Swords Sect obviously could not go to war with the Spirit Beast Sect just for Li Xiangyun.

What’s more, the Great Zhou Dynasty would not agree.

Therefore, in the end, the Spirit Beast Sect compensated with some Heaven And Earth Treasure, and the matter was left unsettled.

But undoubtedly, he and Xu Kunmu had formed a grudge.

And Xu Kunmu, having been trampled under his foot in front of so many people, losing all Face, naturally harbored resentment.

Therefore, as soon as he learned that Tian Linfeng was Xu Kunmu’s Disciple, Li Xiangyun immediately thought of Xu Kunmu’s instructions.

After all, he had always stayed in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect before, so the other party had no chance to seek revenge.

At this moment, the two looked at each other, and a mighty Aura began to rise from their bodies.

Decades ago, Xu Kunmu was already an experienced Golden Core Cultivator.

Now, decades later, he has already broken through to the Mid-stage Golden Core.

Li Xiangyun smiled, a disdainful smile.

Is it that the sky has cleared, the rain has stopped, and he thinks he’s capable again?

Li Xiangyun has always been someone who doesn't stir up trouble, but also isn't afraid of it.

He hadn't even settled the score from before… and now he dared to provoke him proactively?

Did he really think he wouldn't dare to act in the Spirit Beast Sect?

Now, three years later, his prosperity value has accumulated to a terrifying 430,000 through various methods.

If he was truly pushed, what if he caused a ruckus in the Spirit Beast Sect?

Fortunately, the Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master was a reasonable person. Noticing the tense atmosphere, he laughed heartily and said, “Ice Peak Zhenren’s visit to my Spirit Beast Sect today truly brings glory to my humble Sect.”

“Give this Old Ancestor some Face, and let’s not bring up old matters, alright?”

Then, the Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master reprimanded Xu Kunmu, “Kunmu, why aren’t you withdrawing!”

Upon hearing this, Xu Kunmu immediately put on a cordial smile, “The Sect Master is joking. I merely haven’t seen Ice Peak Zhenren for a long time, so I missed him.”

After speaking, Xu Kunmu returned to his seat.

“Dragon Scale True Person, you are too polite; I am unworthy!” Li Xiangyun said with a smile.

Since the other party was so polite, he naturally had to give him this Face.

After all, no matter what, today was Li Xingyan’s main event.

As his Old Ancestor, he couldn't occupy the battlefield before others even arrived.

“How are you unworthy? Three years ago, Ice Peak Zhenren, despite severe injuries, defeated a Mid-stage Golden Core Demonic Cultivator, which shocked the world.”

“Now, three years later, Ice Peak Zhenren has risen from adversity. Not only have his injuries healed, but he has also broken through to the Mid-stage Golden Core. I believe his future prospects are limitless!”

“Haha, the so-called Mid-stage Golden Core Demonic Cultivator merely relied on external power; it doesn’t count for much.”

Li Xiangyun’s smile was humble, and then he complimented, “On the contrary, Dragon Scale True Person is now at Golden Core Peak. I believe it won’t be long before he achieves Nascent Soul True Lord.”

Li Xiangyun could feel the goodwill released by the Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master.

Although somewhat surprised, upon careful thought, he understood.

After all, having risen from adversity, he was now at the Mid-stage Golden Core.

Three years ago, he was severely injured and could still slay a Mid-stage Golden Core Cultivator. It’s hard to say that he can’t contend with a Late-stage Golden Core Cultivator now.

And a Cultivator capable of contending with a Late-stage Golden Core Cultivator, especially a young Cultivator with a great future.

Any normal person would want to befriend him.

Not to mention that the current situation is turbulent, with the Demonic Path stirring, making it even more important to make many friends.

It was precisely because he perceived this goodwill that Li Xiangyun returned the greeting.

After all, no matter what, the Spirit Beast Sect was a Nascent Soul Sect. At this stage, it was better not to offend them if possible.

However, Li Xiangyun had a premonition that the development of events might not be good.

But this did not prevent him from speaking appropriately to whomever he met at this moment.

Hearing Li Xiangyun’s words, the Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master’s smile grew even brighter, and then he said meaningfully, “Today, I truly feel like an old friend with Ice Peak Zhenren at first sight.”

“I just hope that the conflicts among the juniors today will not affect our important matters.”

How could Li Xiangyun not understand the meaning of these words? He immediately laughed, “Dragon Scale True Person, you worry too much.”

“If people don’t offend me, I won’t offend them.”

“I, Li, am usually the most approachable person!”

His words were simple: as long as they didn't get angry later, it would be fine.

The experienced Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master naturally understood, but he had enough confidence in Tian Linfeng, so he smiled and said, “Of course, of course…”

Looking at the smiling Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master, Li Xiangyun shook his head inwardly.

It was clear that the Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master indeed wanted to ease the grievances between him and the Spirit Beast Sect, and to win him over.

But unfortunately, he was a person who held grudges!

As the indirect culprit who caused his severe injuries, Xu Kunmu must die!

After all, if he hadn’t bound the System in his desperate situation, the grass on his grave would be two meters high by now.

What’s more, even if he didn’t actively seek trouble, Xu Kunmu wouldn't let it go either.

Therefore, the Spirit Beast Sect Sect Master was destined to waste his breath!