Chapter 9

This time, the 'Immortals' who came to Yanli Peak, including Situ Jin, totaled four.

Situ Jin wore a black and white robe, and another man in blue was even taller and thinner, like a towering pine, with a disdainful and cold demeanor.

As for the two women, they were incredibly charming. Although Wu Yu held a high position in the mortal world, such charming women were still rare.

One of the women was tall and had a face like an iceberg, beautiful but intimidating, while the other red-clothed girl was cute, with a well-endowed and delicate figure, bright eyes, and a charming smile. However, even when facing Wu Yu, she still carried an air of superiority.

"You!" Situ Jin, agile in movement, jumped off the immortal crane and took two steps to stand in front of Wu Yu, his eyes wide open, his face shocked.

"At that time, I confirmed that I shattered his skull, yet he didn't die. What kind of luck is this?" Situ Jin found it unbelievable.

"Situ Jin." The three people behind him walked forward, and when they saw Wu Yu, they were also stunned.

"This servant didn't die?" The red-clothed girl covered her mouth and exclaimed softly.

"How did you not die?" Situ Jin was somewhat displeased. He had exerted his power to set an example, but now he found that the 'chicken' hadn't been killed, and he feared that his friends would mock him.

Wu Yu knew he was not weaker than Situ Jin, but their statuses were different. After some consideration, he thought it best not to create a conflict at this moment, otherwise, he might not be able to participate in the entrance examination.

He said, "Immortal, I have a strong life force and managed to survive. However, I still have to thank you for showing mercy."

Sun Wudao, who had been trembling with tension, felt somewhat relieved upon hearing Wu Yu's words. He quickly said, "Immortal, thank you for showing mercy. Last time, we were bold and failed to take good care of your immortal crane. This time, it won't happen again."

Situ Jin and the three people behind him looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter. Situ Jin said, "I've made a fool of myself in front of you three."

"Situ Jin, you're really no good. You couldn't even kill a servant after all that beating." The red-clothed girl said in a coquettish voice, then looked at her immortal crane and added, "If my Mei'er had been mistreated by these servants, I would have skinned and flayed the culprits."

Her sweet tone made it hard to take her words seriously. It was clear that beneath her celestial beauty lay a demonic heart.

With these words, Situ Jin's face lost its composure. He had a quick thought, cleared his throat, and said to Wu Yu, "Last time, you harmed my Ling'er, and we haven't settled the score yet. Here, I have a lump of the immortal crane's 'essence.' Eat it, and I'll let you off today."

He was referring to the crane's excrement.

For a moment, the three people behind him couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Situ Jin, you're really crude," the tall woman said, trying to suppress her laughter.

"Situ, you have a good sense of humor," the blue-clothed youth said.

Situ Jin replied, "Don't mock me, I just wanted to have some fun."

The surrounding servants, however, all changed their expressions, but they could do nothing to help.

"I'll eat this 'essence'," Sun Wudao quickly volunteered, worried that Wu Yu might lose control. Although he had never experienced such humiliation in his life, for Wu Yu, he was willing to endure it.

This deep affection moved Wu Yu.

Why did he treat him like this, a mere acquaintance?

"Let them be," Wu Yu thought. He had planned to wait until the entrance examination to act, but it seemed fate was against him.

He didn't know if resisting them now would cost him the chance to participate in the entrance examination.

"Wu Yu!" Sun Wudao was shocked, but Wu Yu immediately pulled him back, stepping a few paces away. His eyes glowed with a golden light, like a giant beast awakening.

"Are you defying my orders?" Situ Jin, proud of his cleverness, was furious that Wu Yu chose to resist.

"Poor Wu Yu!" All the servants looked at Wu Yu with pity, thinking, "He escaped last time, but this time, he's surely doomed."

"It's that deadbeat Zhao Chuan who did this to him."

Situ Jin needed an opportunity; otherwise, failing to kill even a servant would be a huge embarrassment, especially since he was pursuing the red-clothed girl and couldn't afford to lose his prestige.

"Today, I'll send you to the netherworld!"

Situ Jin was about to make a move.

In an instant.

A girl in a white dress appeared silently before him. Situ Jin's vision blurred, and a slap sent him flying, crashing into a green stone with a loud crack, leaving several fissures.

"Who!" Situ Jin's face turned red, and he lost a tooth. He was furious, but when he saw who it was, he was startled and quickly said, "Senior Sister Su, why are you here?"

Wu Yu hadn't expected Su Yanli to appear. This was the first time he had seen her up close. Compared to the two women from before, although they were beautiful, they paled in comparison to Su Yanli in both appearance and demeanor.

A faint fragrance filled the air, refreshing and invigorating.

"This is my Yanli Peak, my territory," Su Yanli said coldly, waving her hand. "Situ Jin, and you three, never set foot on my Yanli Peak again."

She was angry.

Situ Jin, incredulous, said, "Senior Sister Su, they're just servants, I..."

"They are my people. If you want to punish them, it's not your place," Su Yanli said.

Her tone was calm, her voice low, but it carried an undeniable authority. In Wu Yu's eyes, she was a true Immortal, comparable to the Immortals of the Heavens, capable of wielding Daoist magic and manipulating the forces of nature!

"Hmph!"

The four of them had bad tempers.

Situ Jin took a deep breath, looking at Su Yanli, and said, "Senior Sister Su, my younger brother Situ Minglang is thirteen years old and has already reached the peak of the Mortal Body Tempering stage, the Divine Realm. In the mortal world, he would be considered a supreme martial god. His talent is even greater than yours was at that age."

The red-clothed girl beside him added, "It's said that the Supreme Guardian of the Sect plans to take Situ Minglang as a disciple after he condenses his qi. Then, his status won't be much lower than Senior Sister Su's."

The Supreme Guardian's status was second only to the Sect Master.

Su Yanli's lips parted slightly, and she said coldly, "Are you trying to intimidate me?"

"Not at all, just a casual remark," Situ Jin sneered, touching his burning cheek. The group mounted their immortal cranes and flew into the clouds, speeding away. As they left, Situ Jin's gaze shifted to Wu Yu's face.

Their eyes met.

"Buzz!" Situ Jin's spirit was shaken, almost falling off the crane.

"It must be Su Yanli's trick," he thought, never imagining that it was Wu Yu's impact.

"Situ Minglang? Thirteen years old, and already in the Divine Realm of martial arts?" Su Yanli glanced back at Wu Yu and Sun Wudao, but her mind was elsewhere. In a blink, she disappeared as if she had never been there.

"Thank you, Immortal!" Sun Wudao, having escaped a crisis, quickly knelt on the ground.

This time, they truly owed Su Yanli. Wu Yu also thanked her.

As for Situ Jin, the hatred from the last encounter had almost been forgotten by Wu Yu, who was immersed in the joy of cultivation. But this conflict made Wu Yu harbor a new thought: if he had the chance, he would make Situ Jin beg for mercy.

"Thirteen years old, in the Divine Realm of martial arts!" Just thinking about Situ Minglang, Wu Yu was still amazed. He had reached the fifth level of martial arts at fifteen and was considered a martial genius.

He never imagined that there was a terrifying existence here, reaching the tenth level of martial arts at thirteen.

"Given my current status as a servant, if I am oppressed, retaliating is troublesome. I must seize this last chance to become part of the Tongtian Sword Sect!"

Night fell.

"Wu Yu, the entrance examination is tomorrow. Are you going?" Sun Wudao asked.

"Of course."

"My legs aren't very convenient. The 'Immortal Ascension Peak' is quite far. Should we leave tonight?" Sun Wudao asked.

Actually, he shouldn't go, given his age, but the entrance examination was his lifelong dream. He didn't want to miss it. Now that he was older, he found joy and satisfaction in watching the young people become disciples of the Tongtian Sword Sect.

"No need, I'll carry you," Wu Yu said, wrapping his steel sword and hanging it at his waist. When Sun Wudao asked, he said it was a walking stick for the mountain path.

The day finally arrived.

Although Sun Wudao hesitated for a moment, he didn't say much when he saw that Wu Yu's steps were still quite agile after carrying him.

Immortal Ascension Peak!

Today, the most bustling place in the Bibo Mountains, whether for the internal servants' examination or the external recruitment of geniuses, was here. Passing the examination meant a chance to step onto the path of immortality.

From a mortal to a cultivator.

In the Bibo Mountains, this was the first time Wu Yu had walked so far. The day of the servants' grand festival, many people started their journey before dawn, but the actual examination began at noon.

"You've recovered a lot," Sun Wudao said, surprised that Wu Yu, carrying him, didn't show any signs of fatigue while traversing the mountains.

"I had a foundation at the fifth level of martial arts, but I was hindered by the Soul-Breaking Powder."

In his heart, he was excited about the surprise he was about to give Sun Wudao. Even though he tried to remain calm, imagining Sun Wudao's reaction made him very excited.

Sun Wudao fell asleep on his back, and Wu Yu sped up. By the time it was just getting light, he had reached Immortal Ascension Peak. Not many people had arrived yet, and most of those gathered were servants.

"Immortal Path, Immortal Ascension Platform! Disciples who wish to participate must pass the verification at the base of Immortal Ascension Peak, enter the mountain's interior for the examination, and finally emerge from the summit. This is the process of the Immortal Path. On the summit, the Immortal Ascension Platform, there is another round of examination. Servants who do not wish to participate can directly watch from the summit."

The Immortal Ascension Platform had tens of thousands of viewing platforms for the servants, meant to encourage their cultivation. As for the official disciples of the Tongtian Sword Sect, they had their own immortal cranes and watched from the sky, which was a higher status and more effective.

The height of Immortal Ascension Peak was similar to Yanli Peak, but it was several times wider and thicker. Before Sun Wudao woke up, Wu Yu had already placed him in a good position, from which he could clearly see the battlefield below.

"Are we here? So fast?" Sun Wudao woke up, looking around in a daze. He remembered how difficult it was for him to climb here before, but today, after a nap, he had arrived.

"Yes," Wu Yu smiled slightly.

"What a great spot!" Sun Wudao seemed to have regained his youth, his face full of excitement. "Today, I can clearly see those geniuses ascending to immortality."

"I'll carry you again next time," Wu Yu said with a smile.

His heart was also filled with excitement. Today was a turning point for him. Most importantly, today was the moment when he and Sun Wudao would realize their dreams.

More and more people arrived, with at least ten thousand servants coming to watch, the noise deafening.

It was said that many servants had already passed the verification and entered the 'Immortal Path,' preparing for the noon examination.

It was almost noon.

Wu Yu claimed he had a stomachache and needed to go down the mountain for a moment, as there was no convenient place on the Immortal Ascension Platform.

"This is about to start!" Sun Wudao seemed to want him to see the Immortal Ascension Battle.

"It's fine, I'm not very interested. Just watch, and I'll be back soon. Don't wander around, or I won't be able to find you when I return."

"Okay, I'll hold the spot for you."

Wu Yu wasn't worried about him wandering, given his current condition. He couldn't go down the mountain. After leaving, he quickly descended to the base of the mountain to prepare for the verification.

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