Chapter 76

Lu Zhannan, in a wretched state, struggled to his feet, his face deathly pale. The chest of his clothes had been burned through, revealing skin that was almost charred black. Under the protection of his mystic power, Yun Che’s flames had not caused him too severe an injury, but the pain from the flames that had ignited within him was enough to leave a deep impression for life, and even a profound shadow in his heart. At this moment, his gaze towards Yun Che was filled with shock and fear. He lowered his head, dragging his sword, and silently walked back to the Seven Kill Sword Pavilion’s seat.

He knew that today, he had completely become the "stepping stone" in Yun Che’s mouth. The various disdain and ridicule he had shown towards Yun Che before now seemed like a pile of self-slapping jokes.

"Lu Zhannan... actually... lost!!"

"Too terrifying! What kind of strength does Lu Zhannan have? He was actually defeated by Yun Che!"

"Sixteen years old... at the first level of the Mystic Realm, yet his mystic power is astonishingly thick, his movement is bizarre and unpredictable, and he even wields such a high-level fire mystic art! The fire mystic art he just used seems different from that of Yunyang Sect and the Burning Sky Sect, but its realm is terrifyingly high... and he is only sixteen years old!"

"Such talent, although it cannot compare to Xiao Luocheng, is not far off! Perhaps, he can be mentioned in the same breath as the Burning Sky Sect’s Feng Ziluan! Among the younger generation of Crescent Moon City, his talent is enough to rank in the top five... no, the top three!"

The Seven Kill Sword Pavilion, from disciples to elders, all fell into a collective daze, for they were the most familiar with Lu Zhannan’s strength. Yet, such strength was actually defeated by a sixteen-year-old disciple of the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion. The mental shock was too great, so great that they dared not believe what they had seen.

Those who had been defeated by Yun Che before, such as Xuan Yu, Yan Ming, and Feng Guangyi, stared in shock for a long time, their throats dry... When they were defeated by Yun Che, they had all sorts of resentment and dissatisfaction in their hearts, but now, they clearly knew that their defeat was not unjust at all! Yun Che had not even used his full strength when fighting them, perhaps not even half of it! Otherwise, they would have been defeated even faster and more miserably. Their previous arrogance and boasting in front of Yun Che... now seemed like the barking of an ignorant puppy in front of a young lion.

"Such talent is extremely rare even in the seven major sects with their deep foundations, and our Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion has produced such a disciple! Perhaps, this long-silent Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion will rise because of him." Sikong Han sighed.

The two elders beside him slowly nodded in agreement.

Geniuses do not need to be many, nor will there be many. One is enough to bring glory to the sect. As the only royal-established mystic mansion in Crescent Moon City, the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion had not produced a top-tier genius comparable to the seven major sects for many years, which was the main reason why it had always been overshadowed by the seven major sects. This "curse" might be broken because of Yun Che... No! It has already been broken! This time, because of Yun Che alone, the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion had a moment of glory in front of the seven major sects who had come to assert their dominance, making the disciples of the seven major sects lose their previous arrogance and disdain.

The disciples of the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion were still in a daze. Facing the powerful Lu Zhannan, Yun Che, who was only sixteen, still won! The shock this result caused them was indescribable. Defeating a seventh-level Mystic Realm with a first-level Mystic Realm, what kind of terrifying talent could achieve this! They also learned for the first time that a first-level Mystic Realm could reach such a terrifying level! One victory after another, almost every victory far exceeded their expectations, making them feel as if they were in a dream.

"I always thought my talent was at the genius level, but compared to Junior Brother Yun... sigh, it’s not even worth mentioning." Many disciples of the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion sighed inwardly. Those who could attend this banquet today were undoubtedly the most elite disciples of the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion, and they naturally had their own pride. But after witnessing Yun Che’s five consecutive battles today, their pride was completely dispelled, and they felt immense admiration and respect for this new junior brother who had just entered the Mystic Mansion.

"Is this really... my brother-in-law..." This was the hundredth time Xia Yuanba had muttered, his eyes wide open.

He and Junior Brother Xia were both from the small city of Flowing Cloud City in the East. In that place, there was no way to have any high-level resources. Under such conditions, Junior Brother Yun had actually reached such a realm. If he had been born in a major sect, his current achievements would be even more astonishing... Lan Xueuo thought silently.

He... isn’t he the person I’ve been looking for all along!

Thinking of this, Lan Xueuo’s eyes shimmered with intense emotion, and her gaze towards Yun Che changed subtly. After five consecutive battles, Yun Che’s consumption was clearly significant. Although he appeared calm on the surface, his forehead was covered in sweat, and his breathing had become noticeably rapid. A long, deep bloodstain on his left arm was particularly shocking, with the overflowing blood staining half of his sleeve red.

Lan Xueuo immediately stood up, took out all the external injury medicines she had, and quickly walked to Yun Che’s side, concernedly asking, "Junior Brother Yun, your arm is injured. How serious is it?"

Yun Che smiled and said, "It’s fine, just a flesh wound, didn’t hit the bone, and the bleeding has stopped. Thank you, Senior Sister."

"Don’t be stubborn, come, let Senior Sister take a look." Lan Xueuo extended her delicate hand, carefully lifting Yun Che’s arm to examine the wound. Her face showed surprise; although the wound on Yun Che’s arm was long and deep, it indeed did not touch the bone, as he had said. That was a strike from Lu Zhannan, yet it only caused such a minor injury on him!

Not to mention a first-level Mystic Realm, even a seventh-level Mystic Realm would not have suffered such a minor injury from Lu Zhannan’s strike! How could a first-level Mystic Realm have such formidable protective mystic power?

Seeing the surprise on Lan Xueuo’s face, a hint of pride appeared on Yun Che’s face. "Senior Sister, do you believe me now? My body is like iron, it’s not that easy to get seriously injured."

Lan Xueuo smiled lightly. "Looking so fair and delicate, where does it look like iron? You’re more like a standard pretty boy."

"Um... pretty boy?" Yun Che’s eyebrows twitched slightly, then he looked at Lan Xueuo’s snow-white face and said with a grin, "Only a man kept by a beauty can be called a pretty boy, and I’m not kept by any beauty... unless, Senior Sister, you want to keep me?"

"Pfft... Your mouth is really naughty," Lan Xueuo chuckled, giving him a light glare. "I’m your Senior Sister, if you dare to tease me again, I’ll announce that you’re already married, and you won’t be able to trick even a little sister."

Yun Che’s face immediately turned awkward.

Seeing Lan Xueuo actually take the initiative to show concern for Yun Che and even start chatting and laughing with him, with a hint of flirtation... Murong Ye’s face turned ashen, his teeth almost grinding to pieces. He and Lan Xueuo were the acknowledged golden couple in the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion, just one step away from being officially a pair, but he knew very well how difficult that step was. At least, Lan Xueuo had never treated him the way she was treating Yun Che now.

"This despicable little brat!" Murong Ye’s eyes grew increasingly sinister.

As if sensing the jealous and resentful gaze, Yun Che’s head tilted slightly towards Murong Ye, a barely noticeable smile forming at the corner of his mouth.

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

At this moment, a crisp clapping sound echoed in the hall, and people turned to look. The person clapping had already slowly stood up from his seat.

"Brilliant! Truly brilliant! I came here simply to congratulate Lord Qin on behalf of my father, but unexpectedly, I witnessed a series of spectacular battles and the rise of a new star in Crescent Moon City."

The young man, smiling, walked towards Yun Che. He looked very young, about sixteen or seventeen, but his face showed no trace of childishness, instead exuding an intangible nobility and pride. His voice was clear and calm, yet carried a subtle, suffocating pressure.

Seeing this young man slowly walk out, the hall fell silent.

Xiao Luocheng!!

The undisputed first person of the younger generation in Crescent Moon City!

When Xiao Luocheng entered the main hall, all eyes were on him. But after that, not many people paid attention to him, even when Yun Che challenged all the sixteen-year-old disciples of the seven major sects, and the seven major sects had no one to respond for a long time, no one thought of him... because the level Xiao Luocheng was at had already transcended this small Crescent Moon City. His talent was so terrifying that it could not be compared to even the disciples of the seven major sects. Tie Hengjun entered the Mystic Realm at the fourth level at seventeen, and Lu Zhannan entered the Mystic Realm at the seventh level at eighteen; they were all top-tier geniuses in Crescent Moon City.

But Xiao Luocheng... at sixteen, he was at the tenth level of the Mystic Realm!

The sparring and battles among the young disciples of the sects in Crescent Moon City had never involved Xiao Luocheng, because there was no one in the younger generation of Crescent Moon City who was worthy to be his opponent, and no one was worthy for him to take action.

Although he was currently the young master of the outer sect of the Xiao Sect in Crescent Moon City, everyone knew that after he turned twenty, he would not continue to stay in Crescent Moon City but would return to the main sect of the Xiao Sect. With his terrifying talent, he would have a high status even within the main sect. The main sect of the Xiao Sect was a colossal entity that Crescent Moon City did not even have the right to look up to, a transcendent sect that even the Cangfeng Imperial Family had to curry favor with. That was where Xiao Luocheng belonged, and Crescent Moon City could not possibly contain such an extraordinary genius.

But now, Xiao Luocheng had actually stood up and was walking towards Yun Che.

People’s hearts began to race. Could it be that he was going to...