Chapter 61 The Arrogant Qingyun Sect

Every Host would symbolically distribute invitations as a sign of respect.

However, the Qingyun Sect somehow learned about Ye Fan, and given their nature, they naturally wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.

They intended to use the occasion to thoroughly humiliate Ye Fan and dampen the Joyous Union Sect's prestige.

As soon as Li Qing arrived, he demanded to see Ye Fan. Although everyone knew he came with ill intentions, they couldn't think of an excuse to refuse for the moment and could only call Ye Fan over first.

Yet no one expected Li Qing to be so arrogant; the moment they met, he unceremoniously mocked Ye Fan and even the entire Joyous Union Sect, clearly showing no respect for them.

Ye Fan also frowned slightly, inwardly cursing Li Qing for looking for trouble, and a flicker of anger rose in his heart.

But Li Qing maintained his arrogant look, as if he didn't care about the Joyous Union Sect at all.

"It seems the Seniors believe that this Junior is mistaken. In that case, why not let me spar with Ye Fan? It can serve as a little entertainment for the upcoming Heavenly Pride Assembly," Li Qing said bluntly.

Challenging someone at the Fifth Level of Qi Refining Realm while being at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining Realm—only someone like Li Qing could do such a thing.

Naturally, the Sect Head would not allow the two to fight, making excuses that Ye Fan's true strength lay in other areas and his cultivation was secondary; even if Li Qing won, it would be an unfair victory.

"Heh, the weak defeating the strong has happened since ancient times. Besides, we haven't even fought yet, so who knows who will win? Surely the Sect Head isn't afraid of my Qingyun Sect?"

Faced with Li Qing's aggression, Ye Fan was also reaching his limit, planning to teach him a lesson even if it meant exposing his cultivation.

But before Ye Fan could act, a cold snort sounded from behind him.

"Since the Fellow Daoist from the Qingyun Sect is so interested, why don't I take Ye Fan's place and learn a thing or two from you?"

Ye Fan didn't need to turn around to know the newcomer was Murong Wan. It seemed she had received the message and ended her secluded meditation early.

Li Qing was momentarily stunned upon seeing her, but then a look of disdain appeared on his Face.

"And who are you? Do you think you're worthy of fighting me, Li Qing?"

"Personal Disciple of Profound Spirit Peak and Ye Fan's Dao Companion, Murong Wan."

As soon as Murong Wan spoke, even Ye Fan was stunned.

If he remembered correctly, this was the first time Murong Wan had publicly admitted to being his Dao Companion.

"Murong Wan... I see. So you're the one Ye Fan is freeloading off of."

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a waste of such a great beauty. The Joyous Union Sect is truly squandering God's gifts, assigning a useless person like him to be your Dao Companion."

"I think you'd be better off switching to my Qingyun Sect. Any fellow brother I introduce to you would be better than this waste."

Li Qing's attitude was extremely arrogant, showing absolutely no respect for Murong Wan, but he would soon pay the price for his words.

"You are wrong on two counts."

"First, Ye Fan is not a waste."

"Second, you can get lost now."

As Murong Wan's voice fell, a terrifying Aura surged like Mount Tai pressing down. This fearsome power caused Li Qing's expression to change instantly, and he felt a bone-chilling fear.

He instinctively wanted to draw his sword and attack, but Murong Wan's Aura rose steadily, making his kneecaps creak. After a brief stalemate, he fell to his knees with a thud.

"This... how is this possible... I'm at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining Realm... Could she... could she be..."

Before Li Qing could figure it out, Murong Wan's Aura surged again, crushing every inch of Li Qing's bones. He let out a series of shrill, agonizing screams like a slaughtered pig.

The Sect Head and the others were also stunned. No one expected Murong Wan to strike suddenly, and even less did they expect her to crush Li Qing with just her Aura.

"Wait... it's the Foundation Establishment Realm! Murong Wan has broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm!"

Murong Wan's Aura continued to rise with no intention of stopping. By the time it completely stabilized, Li Qing had already fainted from the pain.

"The Host's Dao Companion Murong Wan has broken through to the First Level of Foundation Establishment Realm. The Host receives a ten-fold cultivation return."

"Congratulations to the Host for reaching the Third Level of Foundation Establishment Realm."

"Congratulations to the Host for reaching the Fourth Level of Foundation Establishment Realm."

...

It wasn't until the System notification sounded that Ye Fan snapped out of it, wearing a wry expression.

He hadn't expected Murong Wan to be so bold as to choose to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm under these circumstances. He could only admire her exceptional skill and daring.

With the help of the great restoration pill, Murong Wan's injuries had long since healed, and her cultivation had jumped to the final Bottleneck.

Considering the Heavenly Pride Assembly was about to begin, Murong Wan simply took a foundation establishment pill and decided to take a gamble. To her surprise, she actually succeeded.

Seeing Li Qing unconscious like a pile of mud, the Sect Head and the others smiled so widely their eyes were nearly closed. Their triumphant looks suggested they were ready to treat Murong Wan like a precious treasure.

An eighteen-year-old Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator—there had been few like her in the nearly thousand-year history of the Joyous Union Sect.

The most recent one was her Master, Su Ningxue, who reached Foundation Establishment at seventeen. If this news got out, it would become a legendary tale.

"Someone, bring some water."

Since the Sect Head had spoken, his subordinates didn't go easy on Li Qing either, splashing a bucket of bone-chilling water over his head to wake him up.

Li Qing slowly regained consciousness, feeling as if every bone in his body was broken. He grimaced in pain, nearly grinding his teeth to dust, and his eyes burned with rage as he looked at Murong Wan.

Yet, even in this state, he remained stubborn. Unable to provoke Murong Wan, he mocked Ye Fan for being a useless freeloader, claiming he would make him pay at the Heavenly Pride Assembly.

At this point, the Sect Head didn't need to be polite. He directly ordered his men to throw Li Qing out of the mountain gate, showing no Face to the Qingyun Sect at all.

The Nine Great Sects constantly fought among themselves and had long-standing unwritten rules.

That is, you can be arrogant, but if you lose, you must pay the corresponding price.

If Li Qing had kept winning today, defeating Murong Wan and the other Prodigy Disciples, the Joyous Union Sect would have had no choice but to swallow their pride and accept their lack of skill.

But now that he had lost, he had to pay the price.

Several Disciples dragged Li Qing away like a dead dog, yet he was still shouting defiantly.

"Ye Fan, Murong Wan, just you wait! My Senior Brother will never let you off!"

Facing such a threat, Ye Fan didn't care at all, even considering whether he should reveal his true strength during the Heavenly Pride Assembly.

Murong Wan breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm before the Heavenly Pride Assembly put the Sect Head in a great mood, as he calculated that they should be able to achieve a good ranking.

"You two go back and prepare. We set out for the Qingyun Sect in three days."

"Yes, Sect Head."

The two left the main hall and returned to the Profound Spirit Peak Immortal Cave, but as soon as she entered the door, Ye Fan hugged her from behind.

"You... what are you doing..." Murong Wan said with a blush.

"Wan'er, you looked so beautiful just now. I was truly captivated."

As Ye Fan spoke, his hands began to wander, making Murong Wan's delicate body tremble involuntarily. Then, she suddenly kissed Ye Fan fiercely.

After being at odds for so long, they had clearly reached their limit of endurance. Now that it finally erupted, it was like dry tinder meeting a blazing fire.

"You... how annoying... go take a bath first," Murong Wan scolded with a red Face.