86: Chapter 86 The Crisis Begins

He seemed to merge with this simple dormitory, leaving behind only focus and stillness.

The clamor of the life-and-death battle during the day, the conflict with Murong Yun, and the favor of the two stunning Senior Sisters...

All of it was cast to the back of his mind.

At this moment, Ye Yun was single-minded, focusing only on refining his own cultivation.

Zhao Hu, Zhou Wen, and the others followed closely behind and returned to the dormitory.

As soon as they entered, they saw Ye Yun sitting motionless, concentrating on his cultivation.

The four of them immediately lightened their footsteps and even suppressed their breathing, fearing they might disturb Ye Yun.

They stood there, looking at Ye Yun's focused profile, their eyes simultaneously welling with admiration.

Ye Yun had just won a life-and-death battle today, making a name for himself, and had offended a terrifying figure like Murong Yun.

Anyone else would have been restless and unable to sit still.

Yet he could immediately settle his heart to Cultivate; this Heart-Nature was truly frightening.

No wonder he could possess a Great Martial Artist Fourth Level cultivation at such a young age; talent was only part of it.

This hard work, carved into his very bones, was the most crucial reason.

The four of them exchanged looks, seeing determination in each other's eyes.

Zhao Hu nodded slightly, signaling everyone to return to their places.

Without any extra words, Zhou Wen, Li Mu, and Zhang Yuan all returned to their beds, imitating Ye Yun's posture.

Sitting cross-legged, they circulated their Cultivation Techniques and began to Cultivate diligently.

They had only one thought in their hearts.

—Cultivate hard, improve their strength, enter the Inner Sect as soon as possible, and not hold Ye Yun back.

For a time, only the sound of steady, long breaths remained in the small dormitory.

All five were immersed in cultivation, and the atmosphere was quiet yet full of power.

...

Deep within the Inner Sect, there was an independent courtyard with carved beams and painted rafters, the height of luxury.

The courtyard was filled with rare and precious flowers and plants, pavilions and terraces were arranged elegantly, and the concentration of spiritual energy far exceeded that of the Outer Sect by several times.

This was Murong Yun's exclusive residence.

Only the top Disciples of the Inner Sect were qualified to enjoy it.

At this moment, however, the courtyard was a complete mess.

Precious jade vases were smashed to pieces, and exquisite sandalwood tables and chairs lay overturned on the ground.

Invaluable cultivation manuals were scattered everywhere in a state of chaos.

Murong Yun stood in the center of the courtyard, his feminine Face twisted and hideous, a malevolent aura surging around him.

His Great Martial Master Eighth Stage Mystic Power vented wantonly, sweeping through the entire courtyard.

His eyes were bloodshot, like a Vicious Beast that had lost its reason.

He kicked the stone table in front of him away; it slammed into a pillar and shattered with a boom.

"Ye Yun! A lowly Outer Sect piece of trash actually dares to fight me for a woman!"

"Mu Wanyao, I gave you my heart and soul, tried to please you in every way, yet for the sake of an outsider, you contradicted me in public and humiliated me!"

"Both of you deserve to die! You both should die!"

He roared, his voice hoarse and full of resentment and rage, every word carrying a bone-chilling coldness.

Murong Yun had lived for twenty years and had never suffered such humiliation.

The woman he regarded as his private property had disregarded his Face for the sake of an Outer Sect newcomer.

This was something he absolutely could not tolerate.

Li Qiang and Zhao Lei stood in the corner, trembling all over, not daring to even breathe as they lowered their heads.

They didn't even dare to look at Murong Yun.

[Brother Yun is truly enraged to the extreme this time. Fairy Mu Wanyao is his bottom line, and now that Ye Yun has touched it, Brother Yun will definitely use any means necessary to eliminate him.]

[If we dare to say one more word, we'll probably be targeted by his anger; it's even possible we'd be crippled on the spot.]

The two of them shrunk their necks, their hearts pounding wildly, only hoping that this fury would subside as soon as possible.

After a full half-incense stick's time, Murong Yun finished venting his anger.

His chest heaved violently, and the malevolent aura around him gradually withdrew.

He took a deep breath, and his feminine Face quickly returned to calm.

The previous rage and distortion vanished without a trace, as if they had never happened.

Only in those narrow eyes did a deep-seated gloom and killing intent still hide.

Murong Yun slowly turned around and looked at Li Qiang and Zhao Lei, his voice calm yet making them feel a chill all over:

"You two, think of a way for me to eliminate Ye Yun."

"I don't want to see this piece of trash in the Luoxue Sect anymore, and I especially don't want him appearing in front of Wanyao."

Li Qiang's heart tightened, and he took a step forward, lowering his voice as a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes:

"Brother Yun, within the Sect, there are Law Enforcement Elders on guard and Sect rules to bind us. We cannot act in public, or we will be severely punished and it will even involve our Families."

"However, outside the Sect, no one cares."

"Seven days after every batch of new Outer Sect Disciples joins the Sect, there is a Sect newcomer mission. They need to go to Black Wind Ridge on the outskirts of the Luoxue Sect to hunt Yao Beasts and collect Spiritual Plants."

"The terrain of Black Wind Ridge is complex and Yao Beasts run rampant. Even if he dies inside, it will only be treated as a mission accident; the Sect won't investigate deeply at all."

Zhao Lei hurried to agree.

"Exactly! Brother Yun."

Li Qiang stepped forward, his eyes filled with cruelty as he exchanged a look with Zhao Lei.

The two of them bowed simultaneously, their tone incredibly certain.

"Zhao Lei and I will act personally; it will definitely be foolproof!"

"Both of us are at the Great Martial Master Level 5 cultivation, a whole major Realm higher than Ye Yun. He is just a newcomer who recently broke through to the fourth level; no matter how strong his combat power is, he is absolutely no match for the two of us working together!"

Zhao Lei followed up, his voice kept very low and full of determination:

"The newcomer mission goes to Black Wind Ridge. We will sneak into a hidden spot in the ridge beforehand to lie in wait. When he is alone, we will launch a sudden surprise attack and kill him in one move!"

"Afterward, we will forge the scene to look like traces of a Vicious Beast attack. Black Wind Ridge is full of Vicious Beasts anyway. Even if the Sect checks, they will only conclude it was a mission accident. No one will be able to trace it back to us, and it won't involve you, Brother Yun!"

After Murong Yun finished listening, his narrow eyes narrowed completely, and a satisfied cold light burst from his gloomy pupils.

The sinister smile at the corner of his mouth grew more intense, and the coldness in the courtyard deepened.

His action of rubbing his fingertips stopped, and the aura of a Great Martial Master Eighth Stage rippled slightly, exuding a bone-chilling cold.

Acting personally? Very good.

Two Great Martial Master Level 5s surrounding and killing a level four newcomer—there wouldn't be any variables at all.

Ye Yun, this time, you won't be able to escape even with wings; Black Wind Ridge is destined to be your burial ground.

Once you are reduced to ashes, there will be no more ants buzzing around Wanyao. She will only obediently depend on me and can forget about ever escaping my control in this lifetime.

"It's for the best if you go personally."

Murong Yun spoke, his tone carrying an unquestionable command as he tapped his fingertips lightly.

"The strike must be ruthless and decisive; do not give him any chance to call for help or resist. Clean up the body thoroughly; not a single trace must be left."

"Once this is done, I will ask my father to credit you. There will be plenty of Spiritual Plants and Cultivation Techniques as rewards."

Li Qiang and Zhao Lei were overjoyed and hurriedly bowed their heads, their tone full of respect and determination:

"Thank you, Brother Yun! The two of us will certainly not fail our mission and will kill Ye Yun in Black Wind Ridge, leaving no future troubles!"

The two of them were certain. Two against one, and their Realm was even a level higher.

Killing Ye Yun would be like crushing an ant.

There was no possibility of failure for this mission.

...

And as the scene shifted, on the other side.