Chapter 79

Yi Yun was indifferent to the discussions of the tribal people and Lian Chengyu's lackeys. He just looked at Lian Chengyu with some surprise, not expecting that Lian Chengyu did not plan to attack him on the grounds of malicious defamation.

What's the reason?

Yi Yun noticed that Lian Chengyu's complexion was somewhat pale. Could it be that he had practiced his skills and suffered a backlash, injuring his meridians?

But even if Lian Chengyu did not make a move, there was still Yao Yuan!

Yi Yun, not knowing the reason, ignored the questions of the surrounding people.

Actually, Lian Chengyu's decision not to act today suited Yi Yun's intentions. His strength had grown at an incredible rate, and it wouldn't take long for his cultivation to surpass Lian Chengyu. At that time, Lian Chengyu would have no advantage left, and Yi Yun would have a 100% chance of success! Even if Yao Yuan intervened, Yi Yun would not be afraid at all!

Yi Yun appeared today only for the sake of the Divine Nation Selection. As long as he achieved this goal, it would be enough.

"Master Lian, you just said that you and I will work together to make the Lian Clan prosperous. Does this mean you are preparing to let me participate in the Divine Nation Selection?"

Yi Yun asked with a half-smile, and Lian Chengyu's brows furrowed. He knew that refusing at this moment would be both unreasonable and meaningless. The Jinlong Guard would come tomorrow, and Yi Yun had already demonstrated his strength in front of the entire clan.

The Jinlong Guard's Divine Nation Selection was to screen for strong individuals. Whoever was stronger and had greater potential would be selected. They would certainly agree to Yi Yun's participation, as long as he demonstrated his strength in front of the Jinlong Guard envoy. Lian Chengyu himself certainly did not have the authority to decide who would participate in the Divine Nation Selection, which was not organized by the Lian Clan.

"Of course! However, Yi Yun, your cultivation time is still short. This trip to the Tao Clan to participate in the Divine Nation Selection is just for you to gain experience and broaden your horizons, which will be beneficial for your future growth."

"You probably don't know how difficult the Divine Nation Selection is. Within a radius of several thousand miles, there are dozens of tribes, and only twenty people are selected! Among these twenty, more than three-quarters will come from the largest Tao Clan within this radius!"

The Tao Clan has people and resources. Lian Chengyu's Cold Python Withered Bone was even obtained from the Tao Clan!

Not to mention resources, the Tao Clan's lineage is also far ahead. The young talents of the Tao Clan learn martial arts from warriors in the late Purple Blood stage and the peak Purple Blood stage. Their clan even has their own ancestral cultivation techniques. What can other small tribes compete with the Tao Clan?

Thus, among these twenty slots, only three or four can be allocated to small tribes! Dozens of small tribes can only select three or four people, a ratio that is pitifully low!

Lian Chengyu continued, "The Tao Clan is a massive entity, with a population over a hundred times that of our Lian Clan! The young talents of the Tao Clan have already reached the Purple Blood stage! Especially the third son of the Tao Clan, who is well-known! For those from small tribes, it's almost impossible to compete with them. As for the Divine Nation Selection, unless you reach the peak of the Fifth Layer of the Mortal Blood stage, it's basically not worth considering."

Even Lian Chengyu, after failing to break through to the Purple Blood stage, faced considerable pressure.

It's impossible for Mortal Blood to compete with Purple Blood. He could only compete with others at the Mortal Blood stage, and reaching the Fifth Layer of Mortal Blood was just a ticket to enter.

"After I pass the selection, I will help you in return. If you also achieve something, it will naturally be a great benefit for the clan."

Lian Chengyu said unwillingly. He certainly did not want Yi Yun to participate in the Divine Nation Selection, as it meant he would have no chance to kill Yi Yun during the selection period.

Moreover, Yi Yun's growth was too fast. Regardless of whether Yi Yun obtained his current strength through luck, his growth rate made Lian Chengyu nervous. Lian Chengyu did not like things to be out of his control. He wanted to eliminate Yi Yun as soon as possible, preferably when Yi Yun was unprepared, to avoid any life-saving treasures Yi Yun might have.

Killing Yi Yun would make those treasures his own!

"Then I will thank Master Lian for your 'help' in advance!" Yi Yun emphasized the word "help," his words filled with sarcasm. "However... Master Lian, your complexion doesn't look good. Are you feeling unwell?"

As Yi Yun spoke, he casually took a few steps forward.

Lian Chengyu's heart tightened. Yi Yun had already suspected that he was injured!

"Coach Yao!"

Lian Chengyu said angrily. Yao Yuan sighed and forced his voice into a line, which reached Yi Yun's ears, "Young brother, I did not attack you today because I respect you as a young hero. Why must you be so aggressive?"

Yao Yuan's words made Yi Yun pause. He could not force his voice into a line, so he could only look at Yao Yuan and bow.

So that's how it is. No wonder Yao Yuan did not make a move. It seems that although Yao Yuan is part of the ruling class of the Lian Clan, he has some chivalrous spirit and did not collude with Lian Chengyu.

"Coach Yao, you are right. I thank you for your advice. I admire your character. I will leave first and see you at noon tomorrow!"

Yi Yun's words to Yao Yuan were still very respectful. In fact, Yao Yuan was Yi Yun's first teacher, teaching him the most basic cultivation technique, "Dragon Sinew Tiger Bone Fist," though Yi Yun had learned it by stealth.

After saying this, Yi Yun squeezed through the crowd and headed towards the Lian Clan's Medicine Mountain.

He was worried about Jiang Xiaorou's safety and would not reveal the location of the treehouse in the back mountain. He planned to jump down a canyon several dozen meters high on the Medicine Mountain, enter the East River, and float downstream, then fall off a waterfall. This way, no one could trace his residence based on his direction of travel.

...

The next morning, Yi Yun, who had meditated all night, opened his eyes.

Finally, the day had arrived. Today, the Jinlong Guard envoy would come to the Lian Clan to take him to participate in the Divine Nation Selection!

"Yun'er, do your best, but don't force it. You are still young, and the future is long. Our days will definitely get better. Don't act impulsively because of temporary gains or losses..."

"I understand, Sister Xiaorou."

Knowing that today was the day Yi Yun would leave, Jiang Xiaorou kept reminding him. Yi Yun felt very warm listening to her, "Sister Xiaorou, you might be alone for a few days. I have prepared food for you, and you must not wander around."

This trip to the Tao Clan for the Divine Nation Selection, Yi Yun estimated he could not bring Jiang Xiaorou. He was just a minor candidate and would likely travel on the Jinlong Guard's mount, making it impossible to bring an extra person.

However, fortunately, the back mountain of the Lian Clan was vast, and it was not difficult to hide Jiang Xiaorou. Moreover, the wolf Lian Chengyu would also leave the Lian Clan to participate in the Divine Nation Selection, which made Yi Yun feel more at ease. As long as Jiang Xiaorou hid in the back mountain, she would be safe, as there were almost no wild beasts there.

Finally, to be on the safe side, Yi Yun left the life-saving talisman paper given to him by Old Su to Jiang Xiaorou. The yellowish, paper-like talisman, which Yi Yun had always cherished, he hoped Old Su was not joking.

If he was joking about a life-saving item, that old man would be too wicked.

Yi Yun left like this, moving as swiftly as a nimble antelope, flying towards the Lian Clan at an incredible speed!

When Yi Yun arrived at the Lian Clan, the clan's leadership had already come out in full force to welcome the Jinlong Guard envoy.

At noon, the Jinlong Guard envoy arrived as scheduled.

He was tall and dark-skinned, riding the standard mount of the Jinlong Guard, arriving at the Lian Clan with great pomp.

"Who wants to participate in the Divine Nation Selection?"

The envoy's words were concise and powerful.

Yi Yun, Lian Chengyu, and nine others stepped forward.

"Come up!"

The envoy waved his hand, not saying a word more. Thus, the ten candidates all climbed onto the envoy's mount.

Although the mount was large, with ten more people, the space was still quite cramped. The Jinlong Guard envoy sat in the center of the wide saddle, while the others sat on both sides, almost touching each other, body to body, leg to leg.

Of course, Lian Chengyu had a relatively spacious position, which the other eight members of the Warrior Reserve Camp had squeezed out for him.

As lackeys, they had to make their master comfortable, which was their duty.

With limited space, Lian Chengyu enjoyed more space, so Yi Yun's space was naturally smaller. Two large men almost sandwiched him, but Yi Yun did not bother to argue.